Cupboards
Mid-20th Century Cupboards
Brass
Mid-20th Century Spanish Cupboards
Bamboo, Formica
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Cupboards
Pine
1930s Italian Modern Vintage Cupboards
Bakelite
1940s English Art Deco Vintage Cupboards
Brass
1960s Italian Vintage Cupboards
Aluminum
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Chrome
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Glass, Teak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Rosewood
1950s North American Chinoiserie Vintage Cupboards
Mahogany
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Chrome
1940s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Cupboards
Velvet, Mirror, Burl, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cupboards
Rosewood
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Laminate, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Aluminum
20th Century Asian Primitive Cupboards
Bamboo
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cupboards
Mirror, Walnut, Fir
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Cupboards
Plastic
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cupboards
Mahogany
1930s Belgian French Provincial Vintage Cupboards
Metal
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cupboards
Lacquer
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Cupboards
Metal
Mid-20th Century English Jacobean Cupboards
1930s Chinese Ming Vintage Cupboards
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Cupboards
Brass
1930s De Stijl Vintage Cupboards
Plywood
1930s Chinese Ming Vintage Cupboards
Lacquer
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cupboards
Beech
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.