Corner Cupboards
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Corner Cupboards
Fir, Lacquer
Late 18th Century European Other Antique Corner Cupboards
Fir
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Corner Cupboards
Ormolu
Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Corner Cupboards
Brass
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Corner Cupboards
Glass, Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Rosewood
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Corner Cupboards
Pine, Paint
1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Corner Cupboards
Ebony, Ash
1830s English Antique Corner Cupboards
Brass
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Corner Cupboards
Wood
1830s English Antique Corner Cupboards
Brass, Steel
Early 1900s English Antique Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Corner Cupboards
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Glass, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Corner Cupboards
Elm
Late 19th Century American Federal Antique Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Antique Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
1980s George III Vintage Corner Cupboards
Glass, Mahogany
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Wood
1940s Swedish Vintage Corner Cupboards
Pine
1870s English Victorian Antique Corner Cupboards
Walnut
1970s American American Classical Vintage Corner Cupboards
Cherry
Mid-18th Century English Antique Corner Cupboards
Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Corner Cupboards
Poplar, Paint
1850s French Rustic Antique Corner Cupboards
Wood, Oak
1850s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Corner Cupboards
Wood
Late 19th Century European Antique Corner Cupboards
Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Rosewood
Late 19th Century English Adam Style Antique Corner Cupboards
Satinwood
Early 19th Century Antique Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
1790s English George III Antique Corner Cupboards
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Corner Cupboards
Oak, Walnut
18th Century British George III Antique Corner Cupboards
Brass
1820s American Federal Antique Corner Cupboards
Metal
Late 20th Century Renaissance Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Teak
17th Century Baroque Antique Corner Cupboards
Wood
Early 20th Century German Corner Cupboards
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Corner Cupboards
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Teak
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Corner Cupboards
Pine
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Corner Cupboards
Rosewood
20th Century American Country Corner Cupboards
Glass, Maple
Late 19th Century French Antique Corner Cupboards
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
2010s Indian Other Corner Cupboards
Metal, Sheet Metal
19th Century Austrian Antique Corner Cupboards
Glass, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Corner Cupboards
Oak
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.