Corner Cupboards
Late 18th Century Scottish Georgian Antique Corner Cupboards
Oak
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
1790s English George III Antique Corner Cupboards
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
2010s Indian Other Corner Cupboards
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Corner Cupboards
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Corner Cupboards
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Corner Cupboards
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Corner Cupboards
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Corner Cupboards
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Corner Cupboards
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Corner Cupboards
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Corner Cupboards
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Corner Cupboards
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Corner Cupboards
Metal, Sheet Metal
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Corner Cupboards
Rosewood
Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Corner Cupboards
Brass
2010s Indian Art Deco Corner Cupboards
Metal, Sheet Metal, Brass
Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Corner Cupboards
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Corner Cupboards
Oak
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Wood
Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Corner Cupboards
Glass, Pine
1780s American Adirondack Antique Corner Cupboards
Wood
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Corner Cupboards
Walnut
Late 18th Century European George III Antique Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Corner Cupboards
Wood, Fruitwood
1780s French Louis XV Antique Corner Cupboards
Wood, Oak
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
2010s Danish Post-Modern Corner Cupboards
Steel
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Corner Cupboards
Wood
Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Corner Cupboards
Oak
2010s American Other Corner Cupboards
Hardwood
2010s Chippendale Corner Cupboards
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
Late 18th Century European Other Antique Corner Cupboards
Fir
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Corner Cupboards
Pine
Late 18th Century Balkan Baroque Antique Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
2010s Danish Post-Modern Corner Cupboards
Steel
2010s Adirondack Corner Cupboards
Glass, Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Corner Cupboards
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Corner Cupboards
Glass, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Corner Cupboards
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Corner Cupboards
Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s Chippendale Corner Cupboards
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
2010s Chippendale Corner Cupboards
Glass, Mahogany
1780s English George III Antique Corner Cupboards
Brass
2010s Danish Post-Modern Corner Cupboards
Steel
2010s American Post-Modern Corner Cupboards
Other
2010s American Post-Modern Corner Cupboards
Other
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Corner Cupboards
Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Wood
2010s French Modern Corner Cupboards
Steel
2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Corner Cupboards
Concrete
Late 18th Century Rustic Antique Corner Cupboards
Glass, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Wood
Late 18th Century French Country Antique Corner Cupboards
Cut Steel
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.