American Cupboards

Antique country farmhouse cupboard / cabinet. Made of oak featuring a stepback design with upper glass curio / bookcase display supported by a lower pie safe. Dimensions: 44" x 18" ...

This amazing undisturbed original blue painted early 19thc step back or pewter cupboard comes to us from a forty year old Americana collection.This step back was originally sold at S...

19thc hand made wooden pie safe with punched tin. The punches tin is hand made with star design. Single drawer with dove tail construction. Very strong and sturdy piece. Found in Pen...

A charming step-back pantry cupboard, circa 1870 in old green paint, two doors over 2 doors, original back, hardware etc. A great color!

19Thc Amazing original blue painted step back wall cupboard.Original old mirror built in above drawers & original brass drawer pulls.The condition is very good and sturdy.Such an ama...

An early 20th century american fruitwood washstand featuring a single large drawer with peg joints,, a lower storage with shelf. Very good antique condition. Floor to counter top is ...

Exceptional pair of mirrored single door cabinets. Beveled, antiqued mirror covers piece, with silver leaf wood trim. By William Lyons Design Craft of NYC, 1975

One of a kind Ambrosia maple tall cabinet with live edge doors, three live edge shelves and one live edge drawer. Cast solid bronze legs. Doors ball ...

A truly American Southern piece, this rustic wooden pie safe features pierced tin inserts in the double doors and on the sides. Other features include two ...

This One Door Fans Quilt Cupboard occupies a particularly refined place within Jim Rose’s legacy, demonstrating how his engagement with the Gee’s Bend quilt tradition extended beyond...

American Federal Period Pine Dresser Base and Plate Rack in Original Paint. Nice shaped cornice and apron. Original brown paint.

This simple, yet beautiful country pine cupboard features a rustic design of two solid doors on the bottom and two framed wavy glass doors on the top, which is set back allowing for ...

Diminutive jelly cupboard with hinged door opening to reveal a fixed shelf, which separates the interior into two sections of storage (ca. mid-late 19th Century, New England, USA). M...

Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper...

Amuneal’s gunmetal kitchen is a fully bespoke kitchen system that blends individual functionality with Minimalist detailing. The interior cabinetry is...

Antique American baker's cabinet. There are two sections, and this piece is generous in size and exceptionally well maintained over the decades.

Early 19thc amazing pine step back cupboard with fantastic shelving & plate rails. This fine diminutive wall cupboard could be great in a small kitchen or bedroom or study for a book...

This Four Door, Two Drawer Cupboard (1998) stands as an early and fully resolved statement of Jim Rose’s legacy, articulating the principles that would define his work for decades. T...

A late 19th century Pennsylvania dry sink or cupboard resting on high cut out feet. Clean interior with sturdy shelves for storage. The opening is about 14.6", but because of the lip...

19th Century super rare original painted two-piece corner cupboard from Pennsylvania. Amazing dental crown molding and dovetailed case. This folky spotted undisturbed surface corner ...

A Classic antique American cupboard with very good proportions and in very good original condition. Upper and lower blind doors open to revea...

This tall cabinet exemplifies Jim Rose’s legacy at its most distilled and disciplined—an object where verticality, restraint, and material intelligence converge into a quietly commanding presence. The form recalls early American and Shaker cupboards, particularly storage pieces meant to stand apart and serve specific, practical purposes, yet Rose’s execution in steel transforms that lineage into something resolutely contemporary. The cabinet’s slender proportions and emphatic vertical lines highlight Rose’s sculptural training, giving the piece a bodily, almost architectural stance. The stepped cornice and subtly flared top introduce a sense of ceremony without ornament, while the paneled door and drawers below establish a rhythm of framed surfaces that echo traditional joinery, translated here into metal. As in much of Rose’s work, the steel is finished to suggest age and warmth, dissolving the boundary between industrial material and domestic familiarity. Functionally precise yet emotionally resonant, the piece reflects Rose’s belief that furniture should feel purpose-built and enduring. The single-door cabinet and drawers below offer a clear hierarchy of use, reinforcing his preference for clarity over excess. Nothing is superfluous; every decision supports balance, usability, and longevity. Within Rose’s broader body of work, this cabinet stands as a meditation on scale and solitude—a piece that does not dominate a room through size, but through presence. It underscores his enduring contribution to contemporary furniture: proving that steel, when handled with patience and respect for tradition, can carry the same sense of history, dignity, and quiet service as the finest wooden furniture. Jim Rose Legacy Collection Tall Cabinet, 2003 found steel with natural rust patina 80h x 23w x 16d in 203.20h x 58.42w x 40.64d cm Bio Jim Rose (1966–2023) was an American furniture maker, artist, and metalworker whose work occupied a singular position between studio craft, sculpture, and functional design. Born in Beech Grove, Indiana, Rose trained as a sculptor, earning his BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1988 after a brief period of study at Bard College. This sculptural foundation shaped his approach to furniture, in which proportion, structure, and surface were treated with the same rigor as utility, and everyday objects were understood as vehicles for aesthetic and ethical values. Working primarily in steel—often reclaimed or salvaged—Rose challenged conventional expectations of furniture materials. Through brushing, waxing, and patination, he developed surfaces that softened steel’s industrial associations, imparting warmth, depth, and a sense of age. His work drew on diverse historical and cultural sources, including Shaker furniture, Asian cabinetry, and the quilts of Gee’s Bend, yet these influences were never literal. Instead, Rose translated their underlying principles—clarity, restraint, repetition, and balance—into a contemporary language grounded in material honesty. Based for much of his career in Wisconsin, Rose was closely associated with the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, including participation in its Arts/Industry residency program. His furniture and objects were widely exhibited in galleries and design fairs across the United States and featured in publications such as American Craft and Architectural Digest. His work entered both private and institutional collections during his lifetime, reflecting a sustained engagement with collectors, curators, and designers. Rose’s furniture is distinguished by its emphasis on durability, adaptability, and use. Cabinets, chairs, benches, and tables were engineered for longevity and daily life, incorporating practical features such as steel drawer glides, modular construction, and discreet accommodations for modern technology. This functional intelligence was inseparable from his broader philosophy: furniture, for Rose, was a form of quiet service, meant to support human activity while carrying forward the history embedded in its materials. Jim Rose’s work is held in the permanent collections of major institutions including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Carnegie Museum of Art, and the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. Following his death in 2023, his legacy endures through a body of work that demonstrates how contemporary furniture can be both materially rigorous and deeply humane—objects shaped by patience, integrity, and an enduring respect for use. Education: 1989 B.F.A., Sculpture, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL 1988 Student at Large, Welding Technology, Triton College, Chicago, IL 1985 Undergraduate Photography Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York Awards: 2008 Wisconsin Arts Board Fellowship Award, Madison, WI 2005 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize, Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA 2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts/Industry Residency Program for Visual Artists, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Solo Exhibitions: 2023 CODA Final Show, Gallery VICTOR, Chicago, IL 2017 New Work, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2012 Simply Steel, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI 2007 Variation, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2003 New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2001 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2000 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 1999 Hands and Heart to Steel III, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL National Exhibitions: 2023 Intersect Palm Springs, Gallery VICTOR, Palm Springs Convention Center, CA 2017 - 2018 SOFA Chicago – Gallery Victor Armendariz 1995 - 2016 SOFA Chicago, New York, Palm Beach - Ann Nathan Gallery 2011 - 2002 Art Chicago - Ann Nathan Gallery Group Exhibitions: 2022 Wunderkammer: Victor's Cabinet of Curiosities – 5th Anniversary Special Exhibit, Gallery VICTOR, Chicago, IL 2017 Coming Attractions: Inaugural Exhibition, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2017 Living with Art: The Newman Collection, 108 Contemporary, Tulsa, Oklahoma 2016 Form Follows Function: The Intersection of Art and Craft, The Hardy Gallery, Ephraim, Wi 2015 NEO, Chipstone Foundation, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI 2015 ICFF, Furniture Society, Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY 2013 Vahki Revisited, The Enduring Spirit of a Craft Collection” Mesa Contemporary Arts, Mesa, AZ 2013 Fearless Furniture, Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, Indianapolis, IN 2013 Inaugural Exhibition, Museum Wisconsin of Art, West Bend, WI 2012 Sitting Pretty: Furniture from RAM’s Collection, Racine Art Museum, WI 2011 Hiding Places: Memory in the Arts, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, WI 2010 Living with Art, Strohl Art Center, Chautauqua Institution, NY 2009 Summer in Wisconsin, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2009 High Honors, James Watrous Gallery, Madison, WI 2008 Second Lives: Remixing the Ordinary, Museum of Art and Design, NY 2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Art Association, Jackson, WY 2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston, TX (traveling exhibition) 2006 Show us Your Drawers, Herron School of Art, Indianapolis, IN 2006 Marriage of the Minds, Fairfield Center for Contemporary Art, Sturgeon Bay, WI 2006 27th Annual Contemporary Crafts, Mesa Contemporary Arts, Mesa, AZ 2006 Containers of All Dimensions, Mesa Contemporary Arts, Mesa, AZ 2005 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA 2004 Right at Home: American Studio Furniture, Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. 2004 American Collections, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI 2004 More Than Drawers-Wisconsin Cabinets, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI 2004 Objects of Wonder, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, WI 2003 Planting, Potting and Pruning, Wustum Museum of Fine Art, Racine, WI 2003 Men at Work, Miller Art Museum, Sturgeon Bay, WI 2002 Case Pieces: Contemporary Studio Furniture, Elvehjem Museum of Art, Univ of WI-Madison 2002 Sitting Pretty: Contemporary Wisconsin Chairs...

Large 88" Wide Beveled Glass Gold Leaf Back Paint Decorated Break Front Cabinet MINT!

Rare Componibili storage unit components in vibrant hot pink. Will come with 2 “body” units and 1 “top” The Componibili Storage Unit (1969) takes its name from componibile, Italian ...

Amuneal's Blackened Stainless Steel + Oak Bar with Floating Glass Cabinets blends individual functionality with Minimalist detailing. The interi...

A charming antique American hand carved, solid red oak pie-safe/cabinet with carved folk art decoration of flowers and leaves, having two drawers with original “fancy” brass bale pul...

This Armoire exemplifies Jim Rose’s legacy through its quiet authority, material integrity, and unwavering commitment to use. Rooted in the historical form of the single-door armoire...

An Early 20th Century William and Mary Style Carved and Stain Oak Cupboard. Clean antique condition. Size is 38" wide, 18" deep and 61.25" tall.

Antique Knotty Pine Country Farm Rustic Cupboard Offered is a Antique Knotty Pine Country Farm Rustic Cupboard. It features one door and a random board backwith a great patina. The s...

Perhaps philosophically having more in common with a Renaissance schatzkammer or a Baroque English country house than anything designed in the 20th century this 'Knick Knack Tabernac...

This pine cabinet, circa 1950, is comprised of a glass paneled front and sides and retains the original black, red and blue paint. The hardware (largely brass) is all original, as is...

Henredon Burl Wood Walnut Linen Press Lighted Cabinet Credenza Hutch Secretary

This authentic Primitive Blind door painted 1910s cupboard, it has many layers of paint which are worn through in many spots to reveal the original color. This is a rare find for col...

21st c., Commissioned from the New Jersey studio of Geoffrey Noden, a superbly hand crafted, heirloom quality custom sideboard. Mixed wood, dovetailed, with four sliding doors opening to pull out shelves and a lift out cutlery caddy...

The gold dust bar cabinet by Ercole Home has a 2-door front, with matte black exterior and green lacquer interior wood finish. Hand painted Églomisé mirror in gold dust decorates the surface with Selenite handles. Hand forged metal framed doors, handles, and base in gold metal finish. The cabinet has three interior drawers, one pull-out shelf, wine glass racks...

Rare monumental Hunt style Renaissance Revival cabinet by Alexander Roux 1870 museum quality piece. Carved out of solid oak with numerous rich details...

Exceptional pair of mirrored single door cabinets. Beveled, antiqued mirror covers piece, with silver leaf wood trim. By William Lyons Design Craft of NYC, 1975

Large Wide Mahogany Individual Bubble Glass Panes Doors Breakfront China Cabinet

Dorothy Draper Viennese collection China cabinet designed for Henredon, circa 1963. Shown in pink lacquer, this particular one is sold but we have another available for custom refinishing in any color combination desired (please allow 8 to 10 weeks for refinishing time). Price includes refinishing. The Dorothy Draper Viennese collection for Henredon debuted in 1963. The scroll cornice of the cabinet recalls some of the mill work Dorothy designated in some of her hotel design work. The base has a bombe form and very stylized brass hardware. The cabinet has a slim depth, allowing it to fit in tighter spaces. This piece adds glamour and beauty to any kitchen or dining space. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory. Photographed with and also currently available within our shop- Suzanne Geismar swan leda lounge chairs in mink velvet and ivory parchment swans. French Art Deco style shagreen and ebony coffee table with silver sabots. Pair of Dorothy Draper España side tables in original black and gold lacquer. Maison Bagués style neoclassical brass bar cart, circa 1970. Feldman brass lotus candle holders...

Nice two part Mid-Century Modern wall unit display or curio cabinets.

19thc Original painted Robin Egg Blue wash stand side cupboard with towel bar end . Drawer over door washstand. Beautiful patina and age.

Antique Jacobean Tiger Oak Hutch with ornate carvings. Great visuals. 2 secret compartment side doors for the goods.

This is our custom Japanese style cabinet with iron base and hardware. Can be made in any size, in a variety of finishes. As shown in Walnut #2 ...

An exceptional antique Georgian Chinoiserie bookcase, dining cabinet, or bar cabinet By Berkey & Gay USA, 1920s Carved walnut case, with burled walnut drawer front, painted Chinoi...

Folk art sewing table that has been repurposed as a cupboard and lacquer speckled by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). The cupboard features a flip top over a wood case fronted by a large door. The inside has open storage area with small storage bins on the back of the door. The case has rounded front corners and is supported by tulip shaped feet with a black lacquer finish. Whimsical pumpkin or marigold speckled lacquer over a black ground with a gloss finish. Ira painted antique furniture...

This early coffee container has original paint and great stenciling. There are moderate scrapes, rubs, and discoloration on the top. The sides and front have some minor scraping and ...

Super cool and compact anodized bronzed aluminum box with vertically retractable door. Clean and minimal. Taken off the wall from a Washington DC Georgetown Estate. Door works wel...

This very unique primitive jelly cupboard is made of deeply figured pine with richly colored wood and a simple design, most likely made in the northern...

Mid 19th century red wash/paint primitive jelly cupboard, one draw over two doors with a gallery. It has turned front legs, butt hinges and sh...

This fine original painted open pewter cupboard is in fine condition with lots of space for your collection of antique dishes or pewter collection. The ...

Tall two-door cupboard constructed of solid pine with a deeply worn painted surface and original hardware throughout. The paneled doors open to reveal three interior shelves and remo...

A pair of Paul McCobb Cabinets, planner group Maple frame with Chromed metal door pulls, white laminated back panels With one adjustable height ...

Custom Georgian Style Old knotted Pine Barrel Back Bespaq Corner Book Case features scalloped details on the trim, the focal point, and the medial arch has a carved flower with leave...

This fine & simple Pennsylvania two piece original red painted corner cupboard has twelve glass panes in the top half of the cupboard. The bottom is a blind door base.The conditi...

Fine Solid Carved Oak 3 Dove Tail Drawer Server Cupboard Credenza Sideboard MINT

A Federal Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1950s. Size is 38" wide, 16" deep and 69" tall.  

Very nice 19th century painted cupboard. The bottom cabinet has been converted to accommodate modern style drawers . Multicolored glass panes.

Carved Oak Jacobean style 3 doors drawers server credenza cabinet cupboard mint. Beautiful turned solid oak supports.

Very ornate walnut cupboard with three shelves with glass doors on the upper case. On top, the cornice features a reticulated crown with carve...

Henry P. Glass for Richbilt Manufacturing Company Cylindra Cabinet with Wall-Mounted Hutch, 1966 Walnut plywood, solid walnut, glass, lacquered walnut This cabinet and hutch set was ...