Cupboards
2010s American Modern Cupboards
Brass
2010s American Industrial Cupboards
Bronze, Steel, Metal
2010s American Industrial Cupboards
Metal, Bronze, Steel
19th Century English Regency Antique Cupboards
Marble, Brass
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Wood
1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Steel
1920s Hungarian Rustic Vintage Cupboards
Glass, Pine
1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Steel
1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Steel
1860s English High Victorian Antique Cupboards
Pine
Mid-19th Century American Primitive Antique Cupboards
Wood
19th Century French Country Antique Cupboards
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cupboards
Metal
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Cupboards
Metal
2010s Shaker Cupboards
Steel
Vintage, New and Antique Cupboards
In any kitchen, dining room or other area of your home, antique and vintage cupboards can help you organize your space as well as support your endeavors to show off your prized collectibles and decorative objects.
Cupboards have long been staples in interior design as reliable and versatile case pieces, which have been a vital part of the home for centuries. Cupboards appeared in the Middle Ages and by the 17th century had eclipsed the chest in popularity as a piece of furniture for storage. New techniques in woodworking allowed furniture manufacturers to build pieces that were more complex than simple chests.
Early cupboards were often tall and were typically used to store linens. By the 18th century, there was more variety in the available shapes and sizes, with some pieces combining a chest of drawers with a tall cabinet.
Cupboards became large and heavy as their importance as furniture grew, frequently making them the biggest piece in a home. They could involve decorative elements like columns and cornices. Over the years, more features were added by furniture makers, such as glass panels for displaying items like porcelain ware.
Besides keeping the room tidy, a cupboard can set the tone through its size. Antique and vintage cupboards are built to last, and, with centuries of design choices, these structures are easy to match with existing furniture.
On 1stDibs, find a range of options for your home including new and custom cupboards, mid-century modern cupboards and original creations, like the weave quilt cupboards by Jim Rose. Contemporary cupboards with unexpected shapes and colors can add an element of surprise to a room. They also provide versatile storage while creating a modern effect.