Cupboards
2010s Italian Modern Cupboards
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cupboards
Metal
1930s Italian Modern Vintage Cupboards
Bakelite
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cupboards
Porcelain, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Cupboards
Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cupboards
Wood, Glass
1750s Italian Rococo Antique Cupboards
Iron
1750s Italian Rococo Antique Cupboards
Iron
1950s English Modern Vintage Cupboards
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Cupboards
Yew
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cupboards
Wood, Blown Glass
20th Century American Modern Cupboards
Mirror, Wood
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Cupboards
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Cupboards
Metal
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.