Cupboards
Late 18th Century German Antique Cupboards
Steel
18th Century American Antique Cupboards
Glass, Walnut
18th Century and Earlier British Antique Cupboards
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Cupboards
1780s French French Provincial Antique Cupboards
Brass
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Cupboards
Mahogany, Oak
18th Century English Antique Cupboards
Brass
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cupboards
Oak
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cupboards
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cupboards
Brass
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Cupboards
Metal
1830s German Biedermeier Antique Cupboards
Wood, Elm
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Cupboards
Walnut
1840s English Antique Cupboards
Brass
1820s Hungarian Antique Cupboards
Brass, Steel
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Cupboards
Oak
Mid-19th Century Unknown American Classical Antique Cupboards
Cherry
Late 18th Century Danish Primitive Antique Cupboards
Pine
18th Century German Baroque Antique Cupboards
Glass, Oak
Late 18th Century Dutch Empire Antique Cupboards
Brass
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cupboards
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cupboards
Wood
17th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cupboards
Wood
1690s English William and Mary Antique Cupboards
Lacquer
Late 18th Century Danish Antique Cupboards
17th Century Gothic Antique Cupboards
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Cupboards
Mid-17th Century British Gothic Antique Cupboards
17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Cupboards
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cupboards
Early 18th Century English Gothic Antique Cupboards
Oak
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.