Cupboards
1890s American Primitive Antique Cupboards
Paint, Pine
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Cupboards
Cherry
1810s American American Colonial Antique Cupboards
Walnut, Poplar, Wood
19th Century French Antique Cupboards
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Cupboards
Oak
1840s English Antique Cupboards
Wood, Pine
Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Cupboards
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Early 1900s British Chinoiserie Antique Cupboards
Lacquer
19th Century English Country Antique Cupboards
Pine
Mid-19th Century American Primitive Antique Cupboards
Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century American Primitive Antique Cupboards
Pine
1860s French Victorian Antique Cupboards
Pine
19th Century American Antique Cupboards
Glass, Maple, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Cupboards
Pine, Paint
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Cupboards
Wood
Mid-19th Century Unknown American Classical Antique Cupboards
Cherry
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Cupboards
19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Cupboards
Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Cupboards
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Oak
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cupboards
Teak
Late 19th Century German Country Antique Cupboards
Pine
18th Century Scandinavian Primitive Antique Cupboards
Pine
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Cupboards
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Cupboards
Rosewood, Parchment Paper
Early 20th Century Swedish Cupboards
Mahogany, Holly, Fir
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Brass, Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cupboards
Teak
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.