Cupboards
19th Century Spanish Antique Cupboards
Wood
18th Century English George I Antique Cupboards
Oak, Walnut
18th Century British Antique Cupboards
Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cupboards
Wood
17th Century French Renaissance Antique Cupboards
Metal, Iron
Early 18th Century French Régence Antique Cupboards
Oak
19th Century Jamaican British Colonial Antique Cupboards
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Antique Cupboards
Mid-19th Century Canadian Antique Cupboards
Wood, Paint
1850s American American Empire Antique Cupboards
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cupboards
Bronze
19th Century Russian Antique Cupboards
Birch, Pine
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.