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French inlaid two door cabinet with single drawer and steel hardware C 1800.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French inlaid two door cabinet with single drawer and steel hardware C 1800.
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Early 1800s French French Provincial Used Cupboards

Materials

Wood

1860s Austrian Biedermeier Wardrobe Cupboard in Walnut, Polished to Wax
By Vienna School of Arts and Crafts
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant 1860s Biedermeier wardrobe cupboard in walnut with hand-carved parts. Recovered in Villach, in the beautiful Alpine region of Austria, a tourist area full of lakes. Restored...
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1870s Austrian Biedermeier Used Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

Austrian Tyrol 1860s Wardrobe Cupboard Biedermeier in Solid Wood Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Austrian 1860s wardrobe cabinet all original, in solid wood with dresser, restored polished to wax Useful charming wardrobe full of shelves and drawers Measures cm: H 195, W 115, D 52.
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Used Cupboards

Materials

Fir

Late 17th Century Oak Dutch Renaissance Cupboard
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Renaissance cupboard or so-called Zeeuwse Kast in the Netherlands. Striking Dutch design from the Late 17th century. Solid original oak two-piece cupboard with original ebon...
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Late 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Used Cupboards

Materials

Ebony, Oak

Early 18th Century oak tridarn
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 18th Century oak tridarn / court cupboard in three sections, the open top section supported on turned columns above the middle section with two fielded panel doors each side of...
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1720s British Georgian Used Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Used Early 18th Century oak tridarn
Early 18th Century oak tridarn
H 76.5 in W 53.5 in D 22 in
1960s Solid Wheeled Walnut Flip Top Server Bar Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Solid walnut wood. High quality construction. Solid brass hardware. Removable Granite top inlay. On wheels for easy handling. Buffet measures 42W X 20D X 31H( flipped top). 68W x 20...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Used Cupboards

Materials

Brass, Other

18th Century Walnut Silver Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Charming And Rare Early 18th Century Walnut Silver Chest, Having Superbly Figured Hinged Lid With Attractive Herringbone & Crossbanded Decoration Enclosing Storage, Boasting Fabulo...
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Early 18th Century English George I Used Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

Used 18th Century Walnut Silver Chest
18th Century Walnut Silver Chest
H 39 in W 54.25 in D 25 in
Vintage Baker's Proofing Cupboard
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Vintage baker’s cupboard with pull out drawers, behind 4 sets of bi-fold doors, and raised on casters. It was once used for the proofing dough in a French bakery! Today it can be u...
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Early 20th Century French Used Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Used Baker's Proofing Cupboard
Vintage Baker's Proofing Cupboard
H 62.5 in W 61 in D 22.5 in
Jim Rose - Armoire, Shaker Style in Steel with Natural Rusted Patina
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
This Shaker inspired one-door armoire is made of fully repurposed steel. This modern take on an old tradition uses naturally rusted steel to bring a warmth to this beautifully const...
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Early 2000s American Shaker Used Cupboards

Materials

Steel

Italian Mid-Century Chinoiserie Cocktail Bar Set Attr. to Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
Striking Italian Design Chinoiserie painted wood Cocktail bar set . The cocktail bar includes a counter element and illuminated cabinet, with burl birch wood sides and brass detail...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Chinese Red Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A classic piece of Chinese furniture, large, upright cabinets such as this were used in traditional homes in lieu of built-in closets, filled with clothing, bedding, and other househ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Used Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Chinese Red Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, C. 1850
Chinese Red Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, C. 1850
H 74.5 in W 37.25 in D 17.5 in
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Cupboard
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality late 18th century Georgian mahogany secretaire cupboard having well figured and banded top over one secretaire drawer to frieze, enclosing attractive satinwood in...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Used Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany and Beveled Glass Bowfront Vitrine Display Cabinet, circa 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful circa 1930 art deco vitrine cabinet was constructed in gorgeous deep brown Mahogany, featuring a bowfront design with beveled glass for door panes and adjustable / rem...
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Used Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Welsh Bread & Cheese Cupboard / Cwpwrdd Bara Caws
Located in Newark, GB
This beautiful early 19th century oak food cupboard has the traditional decorative fretwork panels in the upper section allowing ventilation into the storage area, which has two shel...
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Early 19th Century Welsh Country Used Cupboards

Materials

Oak, Pine

Swedish Gustavian Hanging Corner Cupboard, 18th Century Floral Polychrome
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Swedish Gustavian Hanging Corner Cupboard, c. 1798, untouched green paint with floral motifs, all original. 37” h. x 15.25 d. x 23” w.
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Used Cupboards

Materials

Wood

19th C. Early American Pine Single Door Storage Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Early American Pine Single Door Storage Cabinet. Measures 25" in width, 19.5" in depth and 49.5" in height. Top shelf is 11" in height, middle is 14" in height and botto...
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19th Century American American Colonial Used Cupboards

Materials

Pine

19th Century Cupboard or Cabinet, Walnut, Castillian Influence, Spain, Restored
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish cupboard or buffet constructed from walnut. Features a two parts with four doors . This massive cabinet made in Spain features beautiful walnut grain and showcas...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Used Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

19th century Scandinavian painted cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Scandinavian painted cupboard circa 1870. Blue painted cupboard with multiple uses around the home.  Offered with the original patina on the inside, but this could be s...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Used Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th century Scandinavian painted cupboard
19th century Scandinavian painted cupboard
H 35.25 in W 35.3 in D 18 in
19th Century Mahogany Chiffonier
Located in Richmond, Surrey
19th Century Mahogany Chiffonier with two drawers, fitted with brass ring handles, single shelf on inside, supported on turned feet. Circa: 1840 Video: If you require video. Please...
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19th Century English Georgian Used Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Chiffonier
19th Century Mahogany Chiffonier
H 35.5 in W 41 in D 17 in
Antique Country French Bleached Oak Buffet a Deux Corps
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing country French buffet a deux-corps made of solid oak wood with chicken wire doors. It has a lot of space for storage. It has two drawers and two shelves in the bottom, and tw...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Used Cupboards

Materials

Wire

Antique European Pine Locking Pie or Larder Cabinet
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful, rustic antique pine larder or pie cabinet cupboard that dates from the late 1800s in Eastern Europe (Germany / Czech Republic / Slovakia). These cabinets were used in ki...
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Late 19th Century German Country Used Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Mahogany Chippendale Style China Cabinet Bookcase Breakfront
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Very Nice Mahogany Regency Style China Cabinet Bookcase Breakfront Dimensions : 93" Tall X 79" Wide X 20" Deep This nice Chippendale style breakfront is made in a gorgeous mahogan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chippendale Used Cupboards

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Mahogany

19th Century English Cupboard
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century English Cupboard boasts a stately yet rustic presence, ideal for the casual decor. The shallow design coupled with the mitered front corners makes it exceptionally traf...
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1880s English British Colonial Used Cupboards

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Cupboard
19th Century English Cupboard
H 81 in W 46 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Louis XIV Revival Painted Cupboard by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Embrace luxurious design no matter what era you live in with this fantastic French revival cabinet by the world renowned furniture makers of Maitland Smith. Featuring beautifully lac...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Louis XIV Used Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak, Satinwood, Burl

Early 19th century hand painted Swedish cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century hand painted Swedish cupboard circa 1812. Fine quality example of Swedish hand painted folk art in the form of a cupboard. Painted in a tonal brown wash with rag...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Used Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

Swedish 19th century painted cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century painted cupboard circa 1890. Good quality sideboard/cabinet which would be ideal as a linen cupboard or the kitchen. Double door cupboard with channeled detail...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Used Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

English Painted Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good early 19th C English painted pine housekeepers cupboard. 1820. Reference: 8407 Dimensions 74.5 inches (189 cms) Wide 23 inches (58 cms) Deep 79 inches (201 cms) High
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19th Century English Georgian Used Cupboards

Materials

Pine

English Painted Housekeepers Cupboard
English Painted Housekeepers Cupboard
H 79 in W 74.5 in D 23 in
Antique Primitive 4 Door Cupboard with Worn Paint
Located in Mckinney, TX
A handsome, solid wood cupboard boasting timeless, clean lines. Its upper doors open to reveal four shelves, while the lower doors discreetly house a single shelf. The cupboard exude...
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19th Century American Used Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Vintage Art Deco Cupboard Washstand
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Classic art deco style cupboard, washstand. Great light wood, pine, with period bakelite knobs. Plenty of storage with 4 drawers and 2 doors, one with shelf. Curbside to NYC/Philly ...
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20th Century American Art Deco Used Cupboards

Materials

Bakelite, Wood

Mid-Century Walnut "Tivoli" Hutch by Stanley Furniture
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Discover for yourself the fine design and craftsmanship that made High Point, North Carolina "The Furniture Capital of the World"! This beautiful hutch manufactured by Stanley Furni...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Brass

English 17th Century Joined Oak Linenfold Coffer, Stuart Period
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An English 17th Century joined oak linen-fold coffer, the chest with a paneled hinged top above a carved linen-fold paneled front and sides. Having a beautiful patina and in excelle...
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17th Century English Used Cupboards

Materials

Oak

vintage sideboard wall cupboard wardrobe Sweden
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage sideboard wandkast kledingkast Zweden period jaren 60 design onbekend Zweden condition goed lichte gebruikssporen size 124 x 146,5 x 47,5 (hxbxd) details teak; ar...
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1960s Swedish Used Cupboards

Materials

Teak

vintage sideboard  wall cupboard  wardrobe  Sweden
vintage sideboard  wall cupboard  wardrobe  Sweden
H 48.82 in W 57.68 in D 18.71 in
vintage wall cabinets wall unit 60s Sweden
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage wall cabinets wall unit 60s Sweden period 60's design unknown Sweden condition good light signs of use 1 cupboard with restoration size 176.5 x 90 x 45 (hxwxd) = o...
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1960s Swedish Used Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Teak

vintage wall cabinets  wall unit  60s  Sweden
vintage wall cabinets  wall unit  60s  Sweden
H 69.49 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
Otto Meyer, Harlequin Cabinet in Nutwood, Danish Modern, Made in 1926
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Odense, DK
A very rare cabinet with twisted legs made in nutwood. Rich details such as a beautiful harlequin shaped front design. Designed by cabinetmaker Otto Meyer in 1926, Copenhagen, Denmar...
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Early 20th Century Danish Baroque Used Cupboards

Materials

Nutwood

EXQUISITE ANTiQUE 1800 SHERATON INLAID HOUSEKEEPERS CUPBOARD WARDROBE DRAWERS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite hand made in England circa 1800 Sheraton Housekeepers cupboard Armoire which bank ...
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Early 1800s British George III Used Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Armadio da ingresso con specchio di Umberto Mascagni, Italia del Medioevo
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Palermo, IT
Un guardaroba ad ingresso basso davvero unico, disegnato in Italia da Umberto Mascagni. Questo pezzo è caratterizzato da porte in pelle vinile grigio con maniglie decorate in verde...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Cupboards

Materials

Leather, Mirror, Wood, Bentwood

Early 20th Century Petite Spice Cupboard
Located in Athens, GA
cottage chic cupboard, seeded glass which is rare, shelves can adjust, original everything… perfect for that narrow spot in everyone’s pad. perfect for books, or as a towel cubby, th...
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1910s American Rustic Used Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Wood

Placard, wall cabinet, carved in chestnut with diamond-point panels, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique placard, wall cabinet, wall wardrobe, of great value, entirely hand-carved in solid chestnut wood with diamond-pointed panels, very valuable, hand-built in Italy in the 1600s...
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17th Century Italian Used Cupboards

Materials

Chestnut

Solid Pine Kitchen Cupboard, 1920’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Large pine Kitchen Cupboard from the 1920s. The cabinet consists of 3 separate parts. In the upper part 2 doors with two shelves. 2 drawers and 2 doors with a shelf at the bottom for...
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1920s Hungarian Rustic Used Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Pine

Solid Pine Kitchen Cupboard, 1920’s
Solid Pine Kitchen Cupboard, 1920’s
H 76.38 in W 43.31 in D 18.9 in
Carved wall cabinet, placard, carved walnut wall wardrobe, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique carved wall cabinet, placard, richly hand-carved walnut wall wardrobe, with geometric and wavy shapes, wardrobe front (the niche was in the wall) from the 19th century, built...
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19th Century Italian Used Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

Rustic Corner Cupboard, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Rustic corner cupboard with baluster columns and three-part design. The cabinet stands on cut-out feet and is painted dark red. The columns are painted a contrasting black colour.
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19th Century Used Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Rustic Corner Cupboard, 19th Century
Rustic Corner Cupboard, 19th Century
H 59.85 in W 30.32 in D 20.48 in
Rustic Travail Populaire Cupboard, France, Early 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This travail populaire cupboard embodies the essence of wabi-sabi charm, showcasing rustic elegance in its dark brown solid wood construction. The upper section boasts two open shelv...
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Early 19th Century French Rustic Used Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Oak

Vintage rustic stained glass two door cabinet by Habersham
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a vintage rustic two door stained glass cabinet by Habersham. This cabinet features two doors that have stained glass panels with two drawers at the top. The cabinet features...
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1980s Unknown American Classical Used Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Vintage Knotted Pine Kitchen Cupboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Knotted Pine Kitchen Cupboard with windowed upper cabinets, pull out drawers, and bottom shelving.
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Early 20th Century Used Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Wood

Vintage Knotted Pine Kitchen Cupboard
Vintage Knotted Pine Kitchen Cupboard
H 75 in W 49.5 in D 20.5 in
Large Dutch Pine Cupboard, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Large pine cupboard from the 1940s. With facet cut glass in the upper part. Two shelves in the upper part and one in the lower part. With properly working locks/keys. The cabinet con...
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1940s Dutch Rustic Used Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Pine

Large Dutch Pine Cupboard, 1940s
Large Dutch Pine Cupboard, 1940s
H 82.68 in W 74.81 in D 18.51 in
Oriental cupboard. Wood, metal. 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Eastern box office. Carved wood, metal. XIX century. Wooden block on legs (the front ones are carved) that has two doors at the front with metal handles and a decoration based on pa...
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19th Century Asian Other Used Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Other

Oriental cupboard. Wood, metal. 19th century.
Oriental cupboard. Wood, metal. 19th century.
H 24.61 in W 22.05 in D 12.6 in
Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This Japanese antique cabinet was produced in the Taisho period (1912-1926). This piece of furniture was made using the same traditional and advanced techniques used in the producti...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Used Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Tin Punch Pie Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large tin punch pie cabinet with a stunning blacked finish. The finish looks slightly dark green. This early American piece has interior shelving for ample storage. Heavy visible wea...
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19th Century American Folk Art Used Cupboards

Materials

Metal

Tin Punch Pie Cabinet
Tin Punch Pie Cabinet
H 66 in W 49 in D 17.75 in
Tall Stepback Cupboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall nineteenth century step back cupboard with worn grain painted finish. This piece has a large upper compartment with shelving, two counter height drawer, and a lower compartment ...
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19th Century American American Colonial Used Cupboards

Materials

Metal

Tall Stepback Cupboard
Tall Stepback Cupboard
H 88 in W 45 in D 19.5 in
Dovetailed Drawer Quality Farmhouse Welsh Oak Cupboard Breakfront Sideboard MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dovetailed Drawer Quality Farmhouse Welsh Oak Cupboard Breakfront Sideboard MINT!
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20th Century English Country Used Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Habersham Savannah Cabinet On Stand
Located in Austin, TX
Embrace classic elegance with this meticulously created Habersham Savannah Cabinet on Stand. The well-preserved condition and the grand character of this piece shines throughout. Its...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Used Cupboards

Materials

Tin, Wire

MId-20th Century Chinese Carved Rosewood Siver Chest Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional Mid-20th Century Chinese Carved Rosewood Siver Chest and Cabinet in great vintage condition. Features a flip top that open to reveal two flatware storage trays all fel...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Used Cupboards

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Felt, Rosewood

Massive Housekeepers Cupboard, England circa 1840
Located in Culver City, CA
Massive Housekeepers Cupboard England circa 1840 Original period paint, constructed in pine. Six large deep drawers with spacious cupboard above. Measures 63”w x 31”d x 99.5”h
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1840s English Used Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Pine

English Pine Step Back Cabinet
Located in Wilson, NC
The upper half of this stepback cabinet has two doors and center panel that slides to the right for access when the right door is open. All have the original wavy glass panes and ton...
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1890s English Used Cupboards

Materials

Pine

English Pine Step Back Cabinet
English Pine Step Back Cabinet
H 52 in W 51 in D 17.5 in
3 Blond Wood Glass Door Curio Cases Display Vitrine Cabinet Glass Shelves MINT!
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
3 Blond Wood Glass Door Curio Cases Display Vitrine Cabinet Glass Shelves MINT! Lighted shelves, mirrored backs.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Stag Minstrel Chest Of Drawers, Fornasetti Inspired Style Mind The Gap Decoupage
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This vintage chest of drawers exemplifies the seamless blend of British Mid Century design with contemporary flair. Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, the drawers featu...
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20th Century British Other Used Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Adrien Audoux And Frida Minet Bamboo Sideboard, Circa 1960/1970
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Adrien Audoux And Frida Minet Bamboo Sideboard, Circa 1960/1970
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Cupboards

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Bamboo

Early 20th century Oak Dutch cupboard
Located in Malton, GB
This is a stunning early 20th century solid oak Dutch cupboard. Three doors that open independently and all come with original keys and working locks. They reveal fixed shelving and ...
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20th Century Used Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Early 20th century Oak Dutch cupboard
Early 20th century Oak Dutch cupboard
H 61.42 in W 88.59 in D 21.26 in
Rustic Art Populaire Cabinet or Confiturier, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th-century rustic cupboard handcrafted of solid wood and hailing from the Cévennes region. This piece, formerly used as a "confiturier" to store jam, embodies rustic allure and cul...
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19th Century French Folk Art Used Cupboards

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Chestnut

Armadio Vanity Fiarm Carlo de Carli
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Minerbio, BO
CONTATTARE PER CONOSCERE LE REALI SPESE DI SPEDIZIONE. Armadio Vanity in legno di rovere con base girevole Di Carlo De Carli per Fiarm. L'articolo si presenta in ottime condizioni g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Used Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Armadio Vanity Fiarm Carlo de Carli
Armadio Vanity Fiarm Carlo de Carli
H 70.87 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
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Used Cupboards For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of used cupboards for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique used cupboards was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, softwood and pine. Used cupboards have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of used cupboards to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Victorian used cupboards are of considerable interest. Used cupboards have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Cees Braakman, UMS Pastoe and Paolo Buffa are consistently popular.

How Much are Used Cupboards?

Prices for used cupboards can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used cupboards begin at $1 and can go as high as $550,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,055.

Finding the Right Cupboards for You

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.

Questions About Used Cupboards
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