Cupboards
19th Century French Directoire Antique Cupboards
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Cupboards
Onyx, Bronze, Iron
1880s French Neoclassical Antique Cupboards
Birdseye Maple
20th Century French Louis XV Cupboards
Mahogany
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Cupboards
Maple
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Cupboards
Oak
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Cupboards
Metal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cupboards
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Cupboards
Maple, Burl, Walnut
1790s English Georgian Antique Cupboards
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Philippine Napoleon III Cupboards
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cupboards
Marble, Bronze
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.