Cupboards
2010s Dutch Cupboards
Wood
2010s Italian Organic Modern Cupboards
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cupboards
Wood, Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cupboards
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cupboards
Glass, Oak
18th Century Italian Antique Cupboards
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Cupboards
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cupboards
Wood, Lacquer
Early 2000s Italian Modern Cupboards
Oak
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Cupboards
Oak
Early 1800s German George III Antique Cupboards
Oak
1880s Hungarian Victorian Antique Cupboards
Pine
1720s English Country Antique Cupboards
Oak
19th Century Antique Cupboards
Faux Bamboo, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Cupboards
Brass
1890s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Cupboards
Mirror, Walnut
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.