Cupboards
1940s English Industrial Vintage Cupboards
Steel
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Teak
20th Century German Biedermeier Cupboards
Mahogany
18th Century British Country Antique Cupboards
Oak
1960s German Industrial Vintage Cupboards
Metal
1950s English Vintage Cupboards
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Cupboards
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century French Industrial Cupboards
Pine
1950s European Industrial Vintage Cupboards
Metal
1950s Belgian Vintage Cupboards
Metal
1920s British Industrial Vintage Cupboards
Metal
18th Century English Chippendale Antique Cupboards
Brass
1950s French Industrial Vintage Cupboards
Wood
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.