Cupboards
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Chrome
1920s English George III Vintage Cupboards
Mahogany, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Chrome
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Glass, Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Rosewood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Brass
20th Century English Cupboards
Brass
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Glass, Bentwood
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cupboards
Rosewood
1990s English Cupboards
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Steel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Steel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Brass
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Metal
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Plastic
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Smoked Glass, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Satinwood, Lacquer
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.