Oak Corner Cabinets
Early 20th Century English Corner Cupboards
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century Unknown Cabinets
Oak, Glass
Antique 1870s Scottish Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Danish Bookcases
Wood, Glass
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Cabinets
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Shelves
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Corner Cupboards
Oak
Antique 1890s Belgian Corner Cupboards
Stained Glass, Oak
Antique 1760s English Corner Cupboards
Brass
Antique 1820s English Corner Cupboards
Brass
Antique 1860s Scottish Corner Cupboards
Oak
Antique 1780s Scottish Corner Cupboards
Oak
Antique 1780s George III Corner Cupboards
Antique 19th Century British George III Corner Cupboards
Oak, Mahogany
Antique 1760s French Corner Cupboards
Brass, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Corner Cupboards
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1920s Scottish Corner Cupboards
Oak
Antique 1780s Scottish Georgian Cabinets
Oak
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Storage space is crucial in any home and proper antique, new and vintage corner cupboards can make all the difference.
Corner cupboards are different from standard cupboards in that they are tall, spacious cupboards with curved or diagonal fronts and triangular backs that are designed specifically to fit into a room’s corner, or they’re not freestanding and have been built directly into the room. This kind of case piece — one of the offerings in what was deemed “corner furniture” — rose to popularity during the 18th century in England and America, occupying a prominent position in dining rooms before they were later moved into kitchens. Overhanging tops and urn-shaped finials adorned Chippendale-style corner cupboards in the mid- to late 1700s, while Victorian corner cupboards were made in woods such as walnut and mahogany and featured decoratively hand-carved cabinet doors.
There is a case piece for every storage conundrum, and in dining rooms it was helpful to have items for meals on hand in a tall corner cupboard. Smaller corner cupboards were built to hang from ceilings while larger versions stretched from floor to ceiling to make the most of the area.
Behind cabinet doors with curved glass, the top section of a corner cupboard might house several shelves on which a family’s silver or dishware would be displayed, while the bottom half’s doors concealed whatever home goods were stored below. While corner cupboards are roomy and robust — and an antique freestanding piece is going to be heavy to move — it was the ideal way to keep serveware on hand while taking advantage of little-used corner space. Not unlike a stylish credenza or buffet, a corner cupboard isn’t merely a storage solution.
Crafted in a range of woods and embellished with brass or bronze accents, corner cupboards were striking furnishings of a certain era and will surely command attention in your home.
On 1stDibs, find antique and vintage corner cupboards in a number of styles, including mid-century modern corner cupboards, Georgian versions and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The spinning corner cabinet is called a “lazy susan” or “turn-table”. In dining, the same design makes food service and sharing of items easy and accessible. On 1stDibs, find a collection of lazy susans from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Corner kitchen cabinets tend to be bigger than regular cabinets. Using corner cabinets to store larger items, such as blenders, rice cookers and slow-cookers, is an efficient way to put these furnishings to work.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Considering the fact that oak kitchen cabinets were most popular during the 1980s and 90s, they may feel slightly outdated today. However, depending on how the rest of the kitchen is designed, oak cabinets can certainly appear more contemporary.
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