Cupboards
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Cupboards
Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique Cupboards
Wood
Late 20th Century German Cupboards
Iron
1920s Chinese Ming Vintage Cupboards
Lacquer
20th Century English Art Deco Cupboards
Yew
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Yew
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Cupboards
Metal
Early 1800s German George III Antique Cupboards
Oak
1880s Hungarian Victorian Antique Cupboards
Pine
1730s German George II Antique Cupboards
Oak
Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Cupboards
Oak, Walnut
Mid-18th Century Baroque Antique Cupboards
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cupboards
Wood, Ceramic
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Cupboards
Iron
18th Century German Baroque Antique Cupboards
Glass, Oak
Mid-19th Century Italian Bohemian Antique Cupboards
Wood, Paint
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Cupboards
Oak
19th Century American Other Antique Cupboards
Pine
1790s Great Britain (UK) George III Antique Cupboards
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cupboards
Wood
Late 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Cupboards
Mahogany
Early 18th Century English Antique Cupboards
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Cupboards
Mahogany
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Cupboards
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.