Cupboards
1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Steel
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Cupboards
Metal, Wrought Iron
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Wood
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Cupboards
Wood
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Yew
Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Antique Cupboards
Brass
1880s French Gothic Revival Antique Cupboards
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cupboards
Mirror, Wood
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Cupboards
Oak
2010s American Industrial Cupboards
Bronze, Steel, Metal
Mid-19th Century Gothic Antique Cupboards
Oak
1970s American Country Vintage Cupboards
Glass, Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Glass, Bentwood
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cupboards
Wood
Mid-20th Century Cupboards
Plastic
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Cupboards
Lacquer
1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Cupboards
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Cupboards
Metal, Steel
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cupboards
Brass
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Oak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern 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.