Cupboards
20th Century German Biedermeier Cupboards
Mahogany
20th Century Asian Primitive Cupboards
Bamboo
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Cupboards
Fiberglass
Late 18th Century German Antique Cupboards
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cupboards
Wood, Ceramic
1920s British Industrial Vintage Cupboards
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Cupboards
Marble, Brass
2010s British Brutalist Cupboards
Other
2010s Italian Modern Cupboards
Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Cupboards
Bamboo, Formica
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cupboards
Glass, Beech
1930s Italian Modern Vintage Cupboards
Bakelite
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Cupboards
Cut Steel
20th Century French Louis XV Cupboards
Beech
20th Century European Cupboards
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Cupboards
Marble
1940s English Art Deco Vintage Cupboards
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Cupboards
Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf
1960s Italian Vintage Cupboards
Aluminum
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Cupboards
Brass
Early 1900s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Cupboards
Pine
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Cupboards
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Cupboards
Metal
1920s Hungarian Rustic Vintage Cupboards
Glass, Pine
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cupboards
Wood
1990s English Cupboards
Brass
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cupboards
Wood
18th Century French Antique Cupboards
Iron
1960s German Industrial Vintage Cupboards
Metal
1880s Korean Antique Cupboards
Brass
1920s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Cupboards
Wood
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cupboards
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Wood
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Cupboards
Metal
Early 1900s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Cupboards
Pine
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Cupboards
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century European Cupboards
Brass
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cupboards
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cupboards
Mahogany
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Cupboards
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cupboards
Glass, Beech
Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Cupboards
Pine
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Cupboards
Wood
Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Cupboards
Mahogany, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Steel
2010s German Modern Cupboards
Brass
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.