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
Antique American Classical 19th Century Cherry Corner Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American Classical cherry corner cabinet, Pennsylvania, circa 1805
The cabinet having a stepped cornice with dentil molding below, the top part of the cabinet having twin pan...
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Early 1800s American Antique Neoclassical Corner Cupboards
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Antique Early American Painted Bohemian Farmhouse Corner Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Early American style blue painted farmhouse corner cupboard or cabinet, circa 1900s. Features quarter cut turned columns with three shelves, one drawer and lower cabinet. Mea...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Corner Cupboards
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Glass, Hardwood, Paint
Antique early 19th century handmade American corner cabinet
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid 19th century handmade antique cherry wood corner cupboard, This classic American antique features hand blown individual glass panels to the front doors with its original glass knobs. This handmade cabinet has a beautiful antique patina to the surface of the Cherrywood. This Pennsylvania...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Corner Cupboards
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Wood
Swedish 19th Century Painted Corner Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This handsome corner cabinet from 19th century Sweden is constructed with a characteristic neoclassical shape. The worn light blue paint is original to the piece and gives it a wonde...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Corner Cupboards
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Wood, Paint
Pair of French Napoleon III NeoClassical Rosewood Encoignures
Located in Nashville, TN
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1870s French Antique Neoclassical Corner Cupboards
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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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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Corner Cupboards
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19th Century Neoclassical Painted Built-In Antique Corner Cupboard Cabinet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
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Circa late 19th century
Item # 911PZA24Q
A fantastic neoclassical built-in cupboard from the late 19th century, this gorgeous piece ...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Corner Cupboards
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Wood, Paint
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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Antique Swedish Neoclassical Style Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome sizable antique corner secretaire that makes an amazing writing table or desk with ample storage. Plenty of drawers, cabinets and cubby space. Large desk surface area with s...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Corner Cupboards
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Elm, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Corner Display Cabinet in Walnut Polished to Wax
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Italian corner display cabinet polished to wax. Bassano's Ebanistery manufacturen
Measures cm: H ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Corner Cupboards
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Walnut
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
Pair of Corner Cabinets Poplar Piacenza Italy 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of big corner cabinets with rudentate pillars that end with pyramidal truncated feet and with a two-panels door. Their have ivory and blue lacquered frames on the panels while t...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Corner Cupboards
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Poplar
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
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 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
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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19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Corner Cupboards
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Satinwood
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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.