Corner Cupboards
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Corner Cupboards
Elm
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Corner Cupboards
Rosewood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Felt, Glass, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Corner Cupboards
Teak
1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Wood
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Corner Cupboards
Wood, Paint
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Corner Cupboards
Wood
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Pine
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Corner Cupboards
Ceramic, Stained Glass, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Glass, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Corner Cupboards
Oak, Birch
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Corner Cupboards
Birch, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Glass, Hardwood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Corner Cupboards
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Birch, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Teak
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Pine
Early 19th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Corner Cupboards
Wood, Fruitwood, Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Teak
Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Corner Cupboards
Pine
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Corner Cupboards
19th Century French Rococo Antique Corner Cupboards
Ormolu, Bronze
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
Early 1900s European Antique Corner Cupboards
Other
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Cupboards
Birch
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Teak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Teak
Early 20th Century British Corner Cupboards
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Country Corner Cupboards
Fir
Mid-19th Century English Antique Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Corner Cupboards
Pine, Paint
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Rosewood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Teak
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Corner Cupboards
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Corner Cupboards
Teak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Teak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Stained Glass, Hardwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Corner Cupboards
Birch
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Birch, Macassar
1990s American Scandinavian Modern Corner Cupboards
Cherry, Ebony
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.