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Neoclassical Corner Cupboards

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

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Style: Neoclassical
American Traditional Corner Cabinet with Architectural Detailing
American Traditional Corner Cabinet with Architectural Detailing

American Traditional Corner Cabinet with Architectural Detailing

Located in San Francisco, CA

While the corner cabinet was a clever 18th-century response to tight dining spaces, this one made of knotty pine is both a practical and handsome answer. On the utility side, as a co...

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Corner Cupboards

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Pair of Corner Cabinets Poplar Piacenza Italy 18th Century
Pair of Corner Cabinets Poplar Piacenza Italy 18th Century

Pair of Corner Cabinets Poplar Piacenza Italy 18th Century

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Italian Neoclassical Style 19th Century Marbleized Corner Cabinet with One Door
Italian Neoclassical Style 19th Century Marbleized Corner Cabinet with One Door

Italian Neoclassical Style 19th Century Marbleized Corner Cabinet with One Door

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian neoclassical style painted wood corner cabinet from the 19th century, with marbleized polychrome décor, single door, pilasters, gilded rosettes and rustic character. Creat...

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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Corner Cupboards

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Wood

Antique Early 19th C. American Maple And Pine Corner Cabinet
Antique Early 19th C. American Maple And Pine Corner Cabinet

Antique Early 19th C. American Maple And Pine Corner Cabinet

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique early 19th century American pine and maple Corner Cupboard, c 1810. Made of pine and maple, featuring triangular form with stunning original glazed wavy glass doors, three drawers and wood doors below This cupboard has pale pink old milk painted interior shelves. The glass features waves and bubbles consistent with age and was completely hand made with wooden pegs. Ever wonder how large, tall pieces of furniture were moved in and out of the small doorways in 18th-19th century homes? Beginning about 1740, corner cupboards were very popular storage pieces. Some were built into the room by carpenters so they never had to be moved. Instead of a rectangular piece of furniture, the corner piece was triangular in the back so it fit into a corner with no wasted space. Through the years, many of these built-ins have been removed and given new backs. Most old corner cupboards were made by a cabinetmaker to be moved from house to house. The top section usually had glass cabinet doors covering several shelves. The silver or dishes inside were arranged to be admired. The bottom section had two wooden cabinet doors...

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Extraordinary Custom Corner Hutch With Shell Crest
Extraordinary Custom Corner Hutch With Shell Crest

Extraordinary Custom Corner Hutch With Shell Crest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A very well made and superbly decorative custom Corner Hutch with many fine details. Large in size with an overall light presentation having softly finished stripped wood with fine C...

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20th Century Neoclassical Corner Cupboards

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Wood

Pair of Antique Ormolu Mounted and Mahogany Corner Cabinets by Grohé Frères
Pair of Antique Ormolu Mounted and Mahogany Corner Cabinets by Grohé Frères

Pair of Antique Ormolu Mounted and Mahogany Corner Cabinets by Grohé Frères

Located in London, GB

Pair of antique ormolu mounted and mahogany corner cabinets by Grohé Frères French, c. 1860 Height 102cm, width 89cm, depth 47cm This stunning pair of ormolu and mahogany corner cab...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Corner Cupboards

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18th Century Italian Inlaid Walnut Two-Part Corner Cupboard
18th Century Italian Inlaid Walnut Two-Part Corner Cupboard

18th Century Italian Inlaid Walnut Two-Part Corner Cupboard

Located in Bradenton, FL

Elegant Italian Two-Part inlaid walnut Corner Cabinet. Cabinet features refined marquetry with floral medallion inlays and a beautifully figured veneer arranged in a chevron pattern....

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Wood

Pair of Victorian Corner Cabinets of Windsor Castle Provenance
Pair of Victorian Corner Cabinets of Windsor Castle Provenance

Pair of Victorian Corner Cabinets of Windsor Castle Provenance

Located in London, GB

Pair of Victorian corner cabinets of Windsor Castle provenance English, 19th Century Measures: Height 96cm, width 74cm, depth 50cm These superb corner cabinets are crafted from lustrous wood, gilt bronze, and marble. The cabinets feature shaped white marble tops, which are set above entablatures finished with gilt bronze mounts. The curved door of each cabinet features a blind gilt bronze frame and is flanked by a pair of wooden columns...

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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Corner Cupboards

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Marble

Pair of 19th Century French Bronze-Mounted Corner Cabinets
Pair of 19th Century French Bronze-Mounted Corner Cabinets

Pair of 19th Century French Bronze-Mounted Corner Cabinets

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th Century. French. Original marble tops. Bronze-mounted. Original hand painted scenes on doors. Mint condition.

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Corner Cupboards

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Marble

Neoclassical Inlaid Corner Cabinet of the Neo-Classical Revival Period
Neoclassical Inlaid Corner Cabinet of the Neo-Classical Revival Period

Neoclassical Inlaid Corner Cabinet of the Neo-Classical Revival Period

By Maple & Co.

Located in London, GB

A fine corner cabinet in the neoclassical revival taste firmly attributed to Maples & Co Constructed using the very finest timbers and workmanship, the lustrous satinwood counterpointed by inlays in specimen woods including sycamore and harewood; rising from turned and knopped legs, the single lockable blind door quarter veneered about a central roundel depicting with great depth and clarity a meeting between Cupid and Euterpe, the goddess of music...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Corner Cupboards

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Satinwood, Sycamore, Harewood

Pair of Satinwood Corner Cabinets in the Hepplewhite Manner
Pair of Satinwood Corner Cabinets in the Hepplewhite Manner

Pair of Satinwood Corner Cabinets in the Hepplewhite Manner

By John Watson

Located in London, GB

Of bow fronted form and constructed in a finely grained Satinwood, with crossbanding, and extensive polychrome decoration; rising from waisted and tapered spade feet, above, double d...

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Neoclassical corner cupboards for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical corner cupboards for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage corner cupboards created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical corner cupboards made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original corner cupboards, popular names associated with this style include and John Watson. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for corner cupboards differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $950 and tops out at $82,819 while the average work can sell for $4,375.