Cupboards
2010s Belgian Modern Cupboards
Stone, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cupboards
Wood, Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Other Cupboards
Bronze, Other
19th Century French Directoire Antique Cupboards
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Cupboards
Brass, Bronze
1920s American American Classical Vintage Cupboards
Belgian Black Marble, Iron, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Cupboards
Iron, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Cupboards
Metal
Early 20th Century French Empire Cupboards
Marble
Late 19th Century European Antique Cupboards
Wood
20th Century English Art Deco Cupboards
Yew
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Cupboards
Onyx, Bronze, Iron
1920s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Cupboards
Wood
1880s French Neoclassical Antique Cupboards
Birdseye Maple
18th Century British Country Antique Cupboards
Oak
1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Steel
1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Steel
20th Century French Louis XV Cupboards
Mahogany
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Cupboards
Maple
2010s Belgian Modern Cupboards
Stone, Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cupboards
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Cupboards
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Cupboards
Bronze, Wrought Iron
20th Century French Neoclassical Cupboards
Malachite, Ormolu, 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.