What is the best way to organize kitchen cupboards?

The best way to organize kitchen cupboards is by keeping in mind how you will use the contents. When you take a look at the items inside the cabinet, think about how frequently you use each item. Store the items you use most often in easy to reach locations — the front of the cabinet is best for an everyday item, or perhaps in canisters on the counter. The back of the cupboard, or higher shelves, should be reserved for items that you use less frequently. Shop a range of antique and vintage kitchen cupboards on 1stDibs.

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Corner Cupboards

Painted Hand Made Primative Style Corner Cupboard

$1,150

Primitive Pine Corner Cabinet

Located in Alexandria, VA

A beautiful primitive corner cabinet. Very dramatic with wide boards, square nails and original

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Antique 19th Century American Corner Cupboards

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Pine

Primitive Pine Corner Cabinet

$2,500

19th Century Pine Grain Bin

Located in Katonah, NY

19th c pine grain bin with 2 compartments and hinged top. Could be repurposed as a laundry or recycling bin.

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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Cupboards

19th Century Pine Grain Bin

$1,600

English Hand-Built Wooden Shelved Cabinet, circa 1940s

Located in Chester, Flintshire

Hand-built shelved cupboard, topped with sections of deep reclaimed timber planks. Each door is a

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Vintage 1940s English Primitive Cupboards

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Wood

English Hand-Built Wooden Shelved Cabinet, circa 1940s

$513

18th Century Corner Cabinet with Original Feather Painted Finish

Located in Carmel, CA

This two-piece corner cupboard has a barrel front. The "Turkey Breast" cupboard will fit into any

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Primitive Corner Cupboards

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Wood

18th Century Corner Cabinet with Original Feather Painted Finish

$5,200

Corner Cabinet, American, Mid-19th Century

Located in Cookeville, TN

We are offering a New England Classic corner cabinet made primarily of walnut with some cherry and poplar. The cabinet came from the Connecticut area. It features four doors with she...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Corner Cupboards

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Walnut

Corner Cabinet, American, Mid-19th Century

$12,995

18th Century Primitive Folk Art Baroque Era Unique Pine Cabinet Chimney Cupboard

Located in Zagreb, HR

Stunning sculptural piece of furniture, a rustic wabi sabi folk art primitive cabinet, "chimney

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Antique 18th Century European Folk Art Cabinets

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Wrought Iron

18th Century Primitive Folk Art Baroque Era Unique Pine Cabinet Chimney Cupboard

$13,670

Superb 19th Century American Cupboard in Rustic Paint

Located in Hudson, NY

A Useful and handsome cupboard. Created in New England during the mid-19th century. The cupboard is

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Antique 1840s Primitive Cabinets

Superb 19th Century American Cupboard in Rustic Paint

$3,750

Antique Primitive 2pc Step Back Cupboard

Located in Parkesburg, PA

Mid-19th century pine in antiqued mustard yellow, and rust-rasberry accented color, 2pc design, step back cabinet. Top stepped molding, Open book style recessed panel Doors over 2 dr...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Cupboards

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Pine

Antique Primitive 2pc Step Back Cupboard

$3,470

Primitive Cupboard, Europe 1880

Located in Culver City, CA

Primitive Cupboard Europe, 1880 Folk art cupboard with primitive carvings on exterior. 29”w x 19”d

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Antique 1880s European Primitive Cupboards

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Wood

Primitive Cupboard, Europe 1880

$4,800

Primitive Cupboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very unusual cabinet with tons of character! This cupboard was very well made using dove-tail and

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Cupboards

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Wrought Iron

Primitive Cupboard

$1,875

Early 19th Century Vernacular Primitive Green Cupboard Kitchen Country House

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A vernacular cupboard, with the most marvellous original untouched green painted surface. Pine in

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Vernacular Primitive Green Cupboard Kitchen Country House

$1,644

Painted Primitive Cupboard

Located in Sheffield, MA

Charming rustic painted cupboard.

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Antique 19th Century American Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Painted Primitive Cupboard

$2,400

Primitive mountain cupboard

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A rare mountain cupboard from the Pyrinees. Pieces like this were made on the countryside in

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Cupboards

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Chestnut

Primitive mountain cupboard

$10,104

Primitive Antique Early American Walnut Punched Tin Pie Safe Kitchen Cupboard

Located in Dayton, OH

"Antique American Country farmhouse pie safe, cupboard or kitchen cabinet. Made of walnut featuring

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Antique Early 19th Century American Colonial Cupboards

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Tin

Primitive Antique Early American Walnut Punched Tin Pie Safe Kitchen Cupboard

$2,200

American 19th Century Primitive Pine Cupboard

Located in Bridgeport, CT

With fine form in very good overall antique condition. Glass doors with shelving over panel wood doors. The two drawers have been retro-fitted with silver storage dividers.

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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Cupboards

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Pine

American 19th Century Primitive Pine Cupboard

$1,650

18th Century Primitive Cupboard

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A late 18th century primitive cupboard. Made from chestnut in Spain cupboards like these would have

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Cupboards

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Chestnut

18th Century Primitive Cupboard

$3,566

Primitive Wood Iron Cupboard, France, circa 1890

Located in Culver City, CA

Primitive Wood & Iron Cupboard France circa 1890 Original period paint, interior shelving, on

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Antique Late 19th Century French Primitive Cupboards

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Iron

Primitive Wood Iron Cupboard, France, circa 1890

$5,200

Primitive Jelly Jar Cupboard

Located in Nantucket, MA

Diminutive rustic jelly jar cupboard, likely homemade, crafted from reclaimed wood. Exterior with

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Mid-20th Century North American Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Primitive Jelly Jar Cupboard

$720

18th Century Primitive Spanish Cupboard

Located in Round Top, TX

A very charming and primitive cupboard from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly constructed from

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Cupboards

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Oak

18th Century Primitive Spanish Cupboard

$4,600

Primitive Cupboard, England circa 1690

Located in Culver City, CA

Primitive Cupboard England circa 1690 Hand carved oak cupboard with original wrought iron

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Antique 17th Century English Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Primitive Cupboard, England circa 1690

$5,800

Spanish 17th Century Primitive Cupboard

Located in Round Top, TX

A sensational 17th century Cupboard from the Catalan region of Spain. Beautifully constructed from

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Antique Mid-17th Century Spanish Cupboards

Materials

Chestnut

Spanish 17th Century Primitive Cupboard

$5,250

Antique American Black and White Checkerboard Kitchen Cupboard Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American black and white checkerboard kitchen cupboard cabinet. Item features black and

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Early 20th Century Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique American Black and White Checkerboard Kitchen Cupboard Cabinet

$2,650

American Primitive Country Colonial Green Distress Painted Wood Cupboard Pantry

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Primitive Country Colonial green distress painted wood cupboard pantry. Item

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Antique 19th Century Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Wood

American Primitive Country Colonial Green Distress Painted Wood Cupboard Pantry

$450

Wabi-Sabi Early 19th Century Primitive Carpathian Mountain Cupboard

Located in London, GB

An early 19th century primitive low mountain cupboard in hewn beech, with planked top and two doors

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Antique Early 19th Century Balkan Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Beech

Wabi-Sabi Early 19th Century Primitive Carpathian Mountain Cupboard

$4,042

American Primitive Country White Distress Painted Pantry Cupboard Hutch Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American primitive country white distress painted pantry cupboard hutch cabinet. Item

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Antique 19th Century Primitive Cupboards

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Glass, Wood

American Primitive Country White Distress Painted Pantry Cupboard Hutch Cabinet

$550

Primitive cupboard from the Basque region

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Primitve cupboard made from thick planks of walnut. Original hand forged hinges and pull

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Antique 19th Century French Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Primitive cupboard from the Basque region

$5,800

Antique Primitive Blind Door Painted Soft Wood Country Cupboard c1850

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique and primitive country cupboard offers soft wood construction with double doors, shelved

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Softwood

Antique Primitive Blind Door Painted Soft Wood Country Cupboard c1850

$960

Primitive Victorian Natural Wood Wire Mesh Cupboard

Located in Mckinney, TX

A charming primitive pine cupboard, crafted with a timeless design and exceptional durability

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Antique Late 19th Century English Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Primitive Victorian Natural Wood Wire Mesh Cupboard

$1,850

Primitive Two-Door Glass Mahogany China Cabinet Hutch Cupboard, circa 1900

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a unique antique English cupboard or china cabinet. With one lower door and one open shelf

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Antique Early 1900s English Primitive Cupboards

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Mahogany

Primitive Two-Door Glass Mahogany China Cabinet Hutch Cupboard, circa 1900

$1,960

Early 19th C. Primitive Spanish Mountain Cupboard

Located in London, GB

An exceptional, heavily patinated early 19th C. cherrywood mountain cupboard from Navarra, Spain

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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Cupboards

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Cherry

Early 19th C. Primitive Spanish Mountain Cupboard

$6,303

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

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Antique 19th Century American Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Antique Primitive 4 Door Cupboard with Worn Paint

$1,850

Early 18Th C. Primitive Wabi Sabi Basque Mountain Cupboard

Located in London, GB

A large early 18th C. Hewn chestnut cupboard from the mountains of the Basque Country. Primitively

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Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Early 18Th C. Primitive Wabi Sabi Basque Mountain Cupboard

$8,085

17th Century Carved Oak Court Cupboard, Primitive Celtic Carving

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

17th century carved oak court cupboard, This old and roomy cupboard is made in solid oak and

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Antique 17th Century Country Cupboards

17th Century Carved Oak Court Cupboard, Primitive Celtic Carving

$3,220

A Primitive Cupboard, Wabi Sabi, Scandinavia, c. 1800s.

Located in Hønefoss, 30

A Wonderful Primitive Cupboard, Unknown designer, Scandinavia, c. 1800s. This case piece embraces

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Antique 19th Century Norwegian Romantic Corner Cupboards

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Pine

A Primitive Cupboard, Wabi Sabi, Scandinavia, c. 1800s.

$3,732

Borkholder Furniture Pine Wood Primitive Farmhouse Amish Open Hutch Cupboard

By Tonya s Borkholder Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Borkholder Furniture Pine Wood Primitive Farmhouse Amish Open Hutch Cupboard. Item features 3

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Late 20th Century American Colonial Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Borkholder Furniture Pine Wood Primitive Farmhouse Amish Open Hutch Cupboard

$1,595

Primitive Wabi Sabi Early 19Th C. Pyrenean Dug-Out Cupboard

Located in London, GB

A Late 19th C. Dug-out cupboard from the Andorran Pyrenees. Constructed in chestnut with two

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Antique Early 19th Century Andorran Cupboards

Materials

Chestnut

Primitive Wabi Sabi Early 19Th C. Pyrenean Dug-Out Cupboard

$4,865

Wabi-Sabi Early 20th Century Primitive Portuguese Dug-Out Cupboard

Located in London, GB

A low dug-out folk-art cupboard formed from a hollowed out and ebonised chestnut trunk. Featuring

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Early 20th Century Portuguese Folk Art Cupboards

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Chestnut

Wabi-Sabi Early 20th Century Primitive Portuguese Dug-Out Cupboard

$4,042

16th Century Primitive Dutch Cupboard Cabinet with Drop Down Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rare Dutch cupboard cabinet featuring a drop-down farmhouse table that was used in smaller country

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Antique 16th Century Dutch Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Wood

16th Century Primitive Dutch Cupboard Cabinet with Drop Down Table

$4,800

Antique Primitive Rustic Brown Distressed Painted Corner Cupboard Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique primitive brown distress painted corner cupboard cabinet. Item features solid wood

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Antique Early 1900s American Rustic Corner Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Antique Primitive Rustic Brown Distressed Painted Corner Cupboard Cabinet

$1,500

Rare Primitive 19th Century Hutch Cupboard with Blind or Paneled Doors

Located in Milford, NH

A rare form primitive pine hutch cupboard in old red finish, a molded cornice over two blind or

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Antique Early 19th Century American Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Rare Primitive 19th Century Hutch Cupboard with Blind or Paneled Doors

$2,950

18th Century New England Primitive Blue Painted Pewter Cupboard or Hutch

Located in Milford, NH

A fine Primitive American open top pewter cupboard in old blue paint, with molded cornice

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Antique 18th Century American Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Pine

18th Century New England Primitive Blue Painted Pewter Cupboard or Hutch

$9,800

Distressed Painted Primitive Cabinet

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Distressed painted Primitive cabinet on cabriole legs with 4 doors and 6 drawers.

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20th Century Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Fruitwood

Distressed Painted Primitive Cabinet

$1,000

Primitive Antique 19th C. American Walnut Distressed Corner Cabinet Cupboard

Located in Dayton, OH

Primitive American corner cupboard, circa 1870s. Made from walnut and constructed using hand cut

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Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Corner Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

Primitive Antique 19th C. American Walnut Distressed Corner Cabinet Cupboard

$2,650

Antique Painted Step Back Cupboard

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Primitive antique painted cupboard with great lines, color and condition. Green and blue painted

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Early 20th Century Primitive Cupboards

Antique Painted Step Back Cupboard

$1,800

Antique Painted Cupboard Dated 1711

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A rare Primitive cupboard in its original paint and dated 1711; blue painted interior with gilt

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Antique 1710s Swiss Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Antique Painted Cupboard Dated 1711

$5,002

Primitive Pine Corner Cabinet

Located in New Windsor, NY

Handmade 19th century pine primitive corner cabinet. It's a bit of an oddity possibly meant to

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Antique 1880s Primitive Corner Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Primitive Pine Corner Cabinet

$750

Original Painted Swedish Clock Kitchen Cabinet

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique original painted Swedish clock kitchen cabinet, it was found at a "Herr Gard

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Antique Early 1800s Swedish Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Original Painted Swedish Clock Kitchen Cabinet

$5,500

Painted Cupboard, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

An American primitive painted cupboard, circa 1840s. 47 ¼ inches wide by 21 inches deep by 83

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Paint

Painted Cupboard, 19th Century

$2,800

Antique Pennsylvania American Country Cupboard

Located in Forney, TX

A charming rustic antique American country yellow painted pine bucket bench / kitchen cupboard that

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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique Pennsylvania American Country Cupboard

$1,750

Primitive Canadian Antique Ice Hutch

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A well made antique rustic ice storage hutch in very good overall condition. Soft, natural wood with display shelves and period decorative forged iron hardware.

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Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Primitive Canadian Antique Ice Hutch

$1,100

Spanish Colonial Two-Door Cupboard

Located in Houston, TX

Spanish Colonial Two-Door Cupboard, circa 1780-1809, Mexico City. Tall, thin profile rustic

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Antique Late 18th Century Mexican Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Spanish Colonial Two-Door Cupboard

$4,800

17th Century Antique Oak Food Cupboard, Bread Hutch

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

17th century antique oak food cupboard, bread hutch This is a lovely Georgian country antique

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Antique 17th Century English Primitive Cupboards

17th Century Antique Oak Food Cupboard, Bread Hutch

$1,850

Vintage Primitive Cabinet Hutch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

versatile storage piece, perfect for adding character to a farmhouse kitchen, living room, or entryway. Its

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Early 20th Century Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Vintage Primitive Cabinet Hutch

$2,245

Early American Red Painted Stepback Cupboard, 19th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 19th-century Early American stepback cupboard retains its original rich red painted finish

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Pine

Early American Red Painted Stepback Cupboard, 19th Century

$3,370

Painted 18th Century Scandinavian Corner Cupboard

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

18th century Scandinavian pine painted corner cupboard. Discovered in a farm house near the village

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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Primitive Corner Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Painted 18th Century Scandinavian Corner Cupboard

$4,750

A Tall Antique (Americana) Pine Corner Cupboard

Located in Bellport, NY

Americana Corner Cupboard from New England.Solid pine woods,the piece is in two parts,the top slots

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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Corner Cupboards

Materials

Pine

A Tall Antique (Americana) Pine Corner Cupboard

$2,400

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Primitive Kitchen Cupboard For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic primitive kitchen cupboard available at 1stDibs. A primitive kitchen cupboard — often made from wood, pine and softwood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a primitive kitchen cupboard — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each primitive kitchen cupboard bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Primitive Kitchen Cupboard?

A primitive kitchen cupboard can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,775, while the lowest priced sells for $465 and the highest can go for as much as $15,184.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Primitive Kitchen Cupboard

What is the best way to organize kitchen cupboards?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
The best way to organize kitchen cupboards is by keeping in mind how you will use the contents. When you take a look at the items inside the cabinet, think about how frequently you use each item. Store the items you use most often in easy to reach locations — the front of the cabinet is best for an everyday item, or perhaps in canisters on the counter. The back of the cupboard, or higher shelves, should be reserved for items that you use less frequently. Shop a range of antique and vintage kitchen cupboards on 1stDibs.

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