Cupboards
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cupboards
Wood, Ceramic
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Bamboo, Rattan, Smoked Glass
Late 20th Century Belgian Cupboards
Polyester
Late 20th Century Spanish Cupboards
Bamboo, Wicker
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Cupboards
Metal
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Brass, Other
Early 2000s American Shaker Cupboards
Steel
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Yew
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Wood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Cupboards
Lucite
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Ceramic, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Aluminum
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cupboards
Oak, Walnut
1920s English George III Vintage Cupboards
Mahogany, Oak
20th Century Asian Primitive Cupboards
Bamboo
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Cupboards
Fiberglass
20th Century British Cupboards
Brass
1960s French Vintage Cupboards
Bamboo
Early 20th Century French Industrial Cupboards
Iron
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Birch
1890s Swedish Victorian Antique Cupboards
Birch
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Brass
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.