Cupboards
1910s Edwardian Vintage Cupboards
Mahogany
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Aluminum, Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Burl
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Bamboo, Rattan, Smoked Glass
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Hardwood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Cupboards
Brass
1910s European Art Nouveau Vintage Cupboards
Glass, Pine
1970s French Space Age Vintage Cupboards
Metal
Late 20th Century Spanish Cupboards
Bamboo
1990s English Cupboards
Brass
Late 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Cupboards
Fruitwood, Paint
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Chrome
1970s English Folk Art Vintage Cupboards
Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Cupboards
Marble, Metal
1990s Japanese Meiji Cupboards
Iron
1980s English Vintage Cupboards
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Wenge, Mother-of-Pearl
Late 20th Century Belgian Cupboards
Polyester
Late 20th Century German Cupboards
Iron
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Cupboards
Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Cupboards
Bamboo, Wicker
1910s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Cupboards
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Elm
Late 20th Century Country Cupboards
Pine
Late 20th Century Country Cupboards
Pine
Late 20th Century North American Shaker Cupboards
Pine
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Cupboards
Fiberglass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Plastic, Acrylic
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Plastic, Acrylic
1970s Italian Vintage Cupboards
Wood
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.