Corner Cupboards
1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Corner Cupboards
Metal
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Corner Cupboards
Pine
Late 20th Century North American Chippendale Corner Cupboards
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Teak
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Corner Cupboards
Glass, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Brass
1920s Italian Vintage Corner Cupboards
Walnut
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Corner Cupboards
Satinwood
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Corner Cupboards
Pine, Walnut
1960s Dutch Gothic Revival Vintage Corner Cupboards
Oak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Teak
1780s English Georgian Antique Corner Cupboards
Oak
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Pine
20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Corner Cupboards
Metal
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Rosewood
Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Corner Cupboards
Brass, Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Marble
Late 20th Century American Colonial Corner Cupboards
Hardwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Spanish Corner Cupboards
Wood
20th Century Corner Cupboards
Copper
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Teak
Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Corner Cupboards
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 20th Century Italian Country Corner Cupboards
Fir
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Corner Cupboards
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Corner Cupboards
Wood
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Corner Cupboards
Brass
Early 20th Century British Corner Cupboards
Wood
Early 20th Century Corner Cupboards
Wood, Oak
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Corner Cupboards
Wood
1780s French Antique Corner Cupboards
Tulipwood
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Corner Cupboards
Other
Mid-20th Century French Louis Philippe Corner Cupboards
Brass
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Corner Cupboards
Pine
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Corner Cupboards
Maple
Early 20th Century Baroque Corner Cupboards
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Corner Cupboards
Stained Glass, Oak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Corner Cupboards
Brass
1920s Swedish Biedermeier Vintage Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Corner Cupboards
Lead
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Corner Cupboards
Fruitwood
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Corner Cupboards
Bakelite, Walnut
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
1920s Chinese Chippendale Vintage Corner Cupboards
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Corner Cupboards
Pine, Paint
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Corner Cupboards
Marble
1770s English Antique Corner Cupboards
Brass
1910s American Vintage Corner Cupboards
Poplar
Late 18th Century American George III Antique Corner Cupboards
Pine
1780s English Antique Corner Cupboards
Brass
Late 18th Century Danish Primitive Antique Corner Cupboards
Pine
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Teak
Late 20th Century French Corner Cupboards
Wood
20th Century English Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Corner Cupboards
Wood
Vintage, New and Antique Corner Cupboards
Storage space is crucial in any home and proper antique, new and vintage corner cupboards can make all the difference.
Corner cupboards are different from standard cupboards in that they are tall, spacious cupboards with curved or diagonal fronts and triangular backs that are designed specifically to fit into a room’s corner, or they’re not freestanding and have been built directly into the room. This kind of case piece — one of the offerings in what was deemed “corner furniture” — rose to popularity during the 18th century in England and America, occupying a prominent position in dining rooms before they were later moved into kitchens. Overhanging tops and urn-shaped finials adorned Chippendale-style corner cupboards in the mid- to late 1700s, while Victorian corner cupboards were made in woods such as walnut and mahogany and featured decoratively hand-carved cabinet doors.
There is a case piece for every storage conundrum, and in dining rooms it was helpful to have items for meals on hand in a tall corner cupboard. Smaller corner cupboards were built to hang from ceilings while larger versions stretched from floor to ceiling to make the most of the area.
Behind cabinet doors with curved glass, the top section of a corner cupboard might house several shelves on which a family’s silver or dishware would be displayed, while the bottom half’s doors concealed whatever home goods were stored below. While corner cupboards are roomy and robust — and an antique freestanding piece is going to be heavy to move — it was the ideal way to keep serveware on hand while taking advantage of little-used corner space. Not unlike a stylish credenza or buffet, a corner cupboard isn’t merely a storage solution.
Crafted in a range of woods and embellished with brass or bronze accents, corner cupboards were striking furnishings of a certain era and will surely command attention in your home.
On 1stDibs, find antique and vintage corner cupboards in a number of styles, including mid-century modern corner cupboards, Georgian versions and more.