Cupboards
19th Century European Antique Cupboards
Wood
1950s American Vintage Cupboards
Brass
19th Century French Antique Cupboards
Paint, Pine
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cupboards
Ormolu
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Cupboards
Brass
19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Cupboards
Pine
Mid-19th Century American Primitive Antique Cupboards
Wood
19th Century French Rustic Antique Cupboards
Pine
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Leather, Wood
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Cupboards
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Danish Antique Cupboards
Paint, Wood, Oak
19th Century French Rustic Antique Cupboards
Wood
19th Century Swedish Antique Cupboards
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cupboards
Walnut
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.