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Cool Retro Original 1950's English Kitchen Habberdashery Larda Cupboard Cabinet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1950’s English housewives kitchen this is it! We have cleaned waxed and polished it, there will be
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Glass, Pine

Incredible Huge 1950s French Modernist Cupboard
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in London, GB
A remarkable pine and cream painted plywood cupboard on black painted steel base. Strong
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1950s Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Steel

Vintage Incredible Huge 1950s French Modernist Cupboard
Incredible Huge 1950s French Modernist Cupboard
H 88.98 in W 98.63 in D 16.54 in
Walnut corner cupboard with shelves, France, 1950s
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice and tall walnut corner cupboard with 6 shelves, made in Auvergne, France, in the 1950s
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1950s French Baroque Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Wood

Mid-Century Dressing Mirror, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood, mirror Cleaned With aged patina Original condition.
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Mirror, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Dressing Mirror, 1950's
Mid-Century Dressing Mirror, 1950's
H 66.93 in W 40.95 in D 15.75 in
Industrial Steel Large circa 1950s Metal Workers Paint Cupboard Very Rare Find
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original circa 1940s Industrial steel metal workers paint cabinet A very good looking and well made cabinet with a good honest patina Th...
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1940s English Industrial Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Steel

Rare set of storage cabinet from late 1950's by Willy Van der Meeren for Tubax
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Brussels, BE
This vintage kitchen storage set, designed by renowned Belgian designer Willy Van Der Meeren
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1950s Belgian Industrial Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Iron

1950s French Oak Cabinet in the style of Manufacturer Gérard Guermonprez
By Gerard Guermonprez
Located in London, GB
1950s French oak two-door cupboard in the style of French furniture maker Gérard Guermonprez
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Oak

A 1950s French Riviera split cane bamboo cabinet by Audoux and Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in London, GB
A 1960s French Riviera split cane bamboo two door cabinet attributed to Audoux and Minet with wonderful diamond pattern designs on the front doors, sides and top. With wrought iron b...
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1960s French Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Bamboo

1950s Italian Art Deco Italian Walnut Mirror Mosaic Marble Bar Corner Cabinet
By Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and elegant Italian dry bar corner cabinet in the typical design and shapes of Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern pieces, with curved walnut and burl wood doors with great flo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Brass

Rare Mid century Corner German bar/ sideboard, 1950s
By Vintage Specialties
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Rare Mid century Corner German bar/ sideboard, 1950s Beautiful Corner Bar from the 1950s with
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Mirror, Walnut

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bow Front Corner Cabinet, 1950s.
By Agner Christoffersen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bow Front Corner Cabinet, 1950s. Beautiful Mid-Century Modern
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Rosewood

1950s Industrial Metal Storage Cabinet - Cupboard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Industrial Metal Storage Cabinet – Cupboard 1950s Crude Industrial Metal Storage Cabinet
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1950s English Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Metal

vintage wall cupboard wall unit 1950s Sweden
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage wall cupboard wall unit 1950s Sweden period 1950s design unknown Sweden condition
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1950s Swedish Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Wood

vintage wall cupboard  wall unit  1950s  Sweden
vintage wall cupboard  wall unit  1950s  Sweden
H 45.67 in W 59.45 in D 19.3 in
Dutch 1950's cupboard
Located in Den Bommel, NL
Marvelous and steady designed cupboard. The glass sliding doors are original and Ocher of color
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1950s Dutch Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Beech, Teak, Wenge, Glass

Dutch 1950's cupboard
Dutch 1950's cupboard
H 74.81 in D 19.69 in
czech 1950s cupboard - buffet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
solid ash and beech construction, cream enamel; plastic laminate top in faint gray and white striped pattern; nickel hardware; top compartment has a drop-down door with hinge along i...
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1950s Czech Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

czech 1950s cupboard  - buffet
czech 1950s cupboard  - buffet
H 34 in W 41.25 in D 23.5 in
Oak cabinet by Borge Mogensen for Karl Andersson, Denmark 1950's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Light oak cabinet consistent of six parts, so you can make different compositions. Model Oresund, designed by Borge Mogensen for Karl Andersson. The cabinet is in good conditiion, wi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Oak

Cabinet, Italy, 1950s
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
Italian cabinet from the 1950s fully original and in very good condition. Interesting and
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Wood

Cabinet, Italy, 1950s
Cabinet, Italy, 1950s
H 25.2 in W 28.75 in D 13.78 in
1950s Italy Corner Bar
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original corner representing a fireplace, 1950s, Italy. The upper part opens in two parts and
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1950s Italian Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Wood

1950s Italy Corner Bar
1950s Italy Corner Bar
H 82.68 in W 43.31 in D 11.82 in
Danish Highboard RY 20 by Hans Wegner RY Møbler, Teak, 1950s
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Munster, DE
Highboard by Hans J. Wegner in teak and oak wood. Beautifully crafted and perfectly divided by different drawers and two large upper compartments. The interior is veneered with oak w...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Oak, Teak

NK Bar Cabinet with Golden Mirror Inside, circa 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Alvesta, SE
Very luxury bar cabinet sold by NK, Nordiska Kompaniet in Stockholm Sweden during the 1950s. Golden
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Brass

Mid Century Retro circa 1950's Duck Egg Blue Kitchen Larder Cupboard or Unit
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very cool and collectable retro circa 1950’s duck egg blue kitchen
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Wood

Pair of Midcentury Retro circa 1950s Duck Egg Blue Kitchen Sideboard Cupboards
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
egg blue kitchen sideboard cupboards A good looking well made and decorative pair, they have a
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Wood

Farmhouse Style Oak Cupboard, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Farmhouse style oak dresser with 3 draw 2 door cupboard base with separate shelved top section. The
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1950s French Rustic Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Oak

Farmhouse Style Oak Cupboard, 1950s
Farmhouse Style Oak Cupboard, 1950s
H 79.53 in W 50.01 in D 16.93 in
Cupboard Exotic Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Cupboard with flap and hinged doors, visible drawers; exotic wood veneer, glass and brass.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Brass

Cupboard Exotic Wood, Italy, 1950s
Cupboard Exotic Wood, Italy, 1950s
H 58.08 in W 106.3 in D 19.69 in
Cupboard Mahogany Veneer, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Cupboard with drop-down door in the middle, hinged doors and exposed drawers. Mahogany and
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Mahogany

Cupboard Mahogany Veneer, Italy, 1950s
Cupboard Mahogany Veneer, Italy, 1950s
H 58.67 in W 79.14 in D 16.54 in
Teak Cupboard by Brantorps, Sweden, 1950s
By Brantorps Möbelfabrik AB
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful detached bookshelf. This cabinet is designed by Brantorps, Sweden. The cupboard has
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1950s Swedish Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Teak

Teak Cupboard by Brantorps, Sweden, 1950s
Teak Cupboard by Brantorps, Sweden, 1950s
H 68.51 in W 33.08 in D 16.15 in
Cupboard Veneered Wood, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Cupboard, top part with swing doors, middle part with doors in decorated clear glass, lower part
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Wood

Cupboard Veneered Wood, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Cupboard Veneered Wood, Italy, 1950s-1960s
H 55.12 in W 118.12 in L 55.12 in
Cupboard Mahogany Veneer Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Cupboard with flap doors, mahogany veneer, brass caps and handles.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Brass

Cupboard Mahogany Veneer Brass, Italy, 1950s
Cupboard Mahogany Veneer Brass, Italy, 1950s
H 71.66 in W 44.1 in D 16.93 in
Cupboard Mahogany Veneer Formica Vintage Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A cupboard with open shelf, mahogany veneer and formica. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Formica, Mahogany

Cupboard Ashwood Vintage Manufactured in Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A cupboard, ashwood embellished with ornamental tiles and ceramic handles. Manufactured in Italy
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Ceramic, Ash

1950s Birch Chinese Influnced Cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large late 1950s wardrobe / cupboard. Pine structure veneered in rich birch. Slight green stain
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Chinese Export Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Birch

1950s Birch Chinese Influnced Cupboard
1950s Birch Chinese Influnced Cupboard
H 73 in W 54.5 in D 17.5 in
Cupboard Teak Veneer Brass Vintage, Italy, 1950s
By Consorzio Esposizione Mobili Cantù
Located in Milano, IT
Cupboard with drop-leaf bar compartment designed for Consorzio Esposizione Mobili Cantù. Teak
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Teak

Cupboard Teak Veneer Brass Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Cupboard Teak Veneer Brass Vintage, Italy, 1950s
H 53.55 in W 74.41 in D 17.33 in
Cupboard Teak Veneer Brass Vintage, Italy, 1950s
By Consorzio Esposizione Mobili Cantù
Located in Milano, IT
Cupboard with drop-leaf bar compartment designed for Consorzio Esposizione Mobili Cantù. Teak
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Teak

Cupboard Teak Veneer Brass Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Cupboard Teak Veneer Brass Vintage, Italy, 1950s
H 53.55 in W 74.41 in D 17.33 in
Cupboard Wood Veneer Marble Vintage Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Cupboard, wood veneer. Inlaid decorative threads, carved legs with brass ferrules. Marble top and
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Marble, Brass

Cupboard Wood Veneer Marble Vintage Italy 1950s
Cupboard Wood Veneer Marble Vintage Italy 1950s
H 54.34 in W 57.88 in L 54.34 in
Cupboard, Marple Veneer, Italy 1950s Italian Production
Located in Milano, IT
Cupboard with drawers; folding doors and swing doors. Marple veneered wood. Good conditions, shows
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Maple

Cupboard Wood Veneer Vintage, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Cupboard with hinged and sliding doors. Wood veneer and decorated glass. Manufactured in Italy
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Wood, Glass

Cupboard Wood Veneer Vintage, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Cupboard Wood Veneer Vintage, Italy, 1950s-1960s
H 18.51 in W 104.34 in D 18.51 in
Cupboard Mahogany Veneer Vintage Manufactured in Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A cupboard with open shelf, mahogany veneer. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Mahogany

Cupboard Maple Veneer Brass Glass Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A cupboard, maple veneer, on sight shelf made of glass, brass handles, retro treated glass
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Brass

1950s Svend Aage Hansen Teak Wood Large Cupboard
By Naestved Mobelfabrik
Located in Madrid, ES
Möbelfabrik. Fully refinished Teak Wood. Denmark, 1950s.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Teak

Cupboard Mahogany Veneer Brass Vintage, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
A cupboard, mahogany veneer, brass legs. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s-1960s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Brass

Cupboard with Bar Compartment Rosewood Veneer Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A cupboard with bar compartment, rosewood veneer, retro treated glass and transparent glass
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Rosewood, Glass

Cupboard Mahogany Veneer Vintage Manufactured in Italy 1940s-1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A cupboard, mahogany veneer. Manufactured in Italy, 1940s-1950s.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

Cupboard Mahogany Poplar Veneer Metal Vintage, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
A cupboard with hinged and sliding doors. Mahogany and poplar veneer, metal uprights. Manufactured
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Metal

Robin Day for Hille, Teakwood Cupboard, 1950s
By Robin Day
Located in London, GB
Teakwood cupboard, Robin Day, 1950s; with 4 drawers on the left side, ideal for file storage, and a
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Teak

Robin Day for Hille, Teakwood Cupboard, 1950s
Robin Day for Hille, Teakwood Cupboard, 1950s
H 27.56 in W 36.03 in D 17.92 in
1950s, Teak Cupboard Wall Unit Made by Ulferts Swedish
By Ulferts Swedish
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful wall unit made of teak wood made by Ulferts Sweden. This wall unit is in a very perfect condition. The dimensions are: H 185 cm, B 100 cm, D 41 cm.
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1950s Swedish Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Teak

Cupboard, Mahogany Burl Brass Glass Mirror, Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Paolo Buffa style cupboard with central compartment set up as bar; mirror and glass covering
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Brass

Cupboard Rosewood Veneer Retro Treated Glass Vintage Italy 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
A cupboard with central drop-leaf secretaire, rosewood veneer, retro treated glass, marble effect
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Glass, Rosewood

1950s Scottish Baker's Cupboard Douglas Fir Pine and Marble
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
marble top. Fabulous piece from the 1950s.  Would look great in a kitchen, utility room or bathroom
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Country Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Pine

Rare 1950s Original Metal and Wood Kitchenpryde Larder Cupboard Stunning Patina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
and white larder cupboard When I saw this piece I just had to buy it, it reminds me of my
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Metal

Curious Double Body Cupboard Oak Veneer Vintage Manufactured in Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A double body cupboard with a drop-leaf door and drawers. Bar corner covered with mirrored dowels
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Oak

Pair of Paolo Buffa Italian 1950s Side Cupboards / Bedside
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of Italian 1950's rosewood cupboards in the manner of Paolo Buffa, perfect to be
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Rosewood

Cupboard with Hinged Doors Walnut Veneer, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A cupboard with hinged doors, walnut veneer. Manufactured in Italy, 1940s-1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Walnut

Rare 1950s Original Larder Cupboard Stunning Patina Fold Down Work Top Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this seriously cool Retro Mid-Century Modern larda cupboard When I saw this
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Wood

A pair of Italian maple wood grissinato cupboards made in Chiavari, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A pair of elegant maple wood credenzas with a grissinato finish, manufactured in the 1950s in the
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Maple

Pair of Midcentury Mahogany Cupboards in the Style of Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This pair of cupboards are designed in a style similar to Paolo Buffa's. They are made in mahogany
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Brass

Cupboard Mahogany Veneer Formica Back-Treated Glass Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A cupboard, mahogany veneer, formica inserts, back-treated glass. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Glass, Formica, Mahogany

Cupboard Style of Ico Parisi Rosewood Veneer Glass Vintage, Italy, 1950s-1960s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
A cupboard in the style of Ico Parisi with a drop-leaf door and drawers. Rosewood veneer, glass
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Glass, Rosewood

20th century Vietnamese Mother-of-pearl and Laquered Wood Cupboard, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice Vietnamese cupboard dating from the 1950s in lacquered wood and mother-of-pearl inlays
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1950s Vietnamese Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Wood

Vintage 1950s Industrial School Gym Locker Cupboard Plywood Pine Lockhart Ltd
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
- in a kitchen or boot room or bedroom for housing clothes. Each cupboard measures 14" wide 14 1/2
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

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Pine, Plywood

Pair of 1950s Italian Night Stands In Rosewood
Located in London, GB
A pair of stylish Italian night stands in rosewood and maple. With a central cupboard lined in
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1950s Italian Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard

Pair of 1950s Italian Night Stands In Rosewood
Pair of 1950s Italian Night Stands In Rosewood
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
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Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage 1950s kitchen cupboard you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every vintage 1950s kitchen cupboard was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage 1950s kitchen cupboard, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage 1950s kitchen cupboard, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made vintage 1950s kitchen cupboard has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cees Braakman, Tubax and UMS Pastoe are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage 1950s Kitchen Cupboard?

The average selling price for a vintage 1950s kitchen cupboard at 1stDibs is $2,339, while they’re typically $499 on the low end and $46,779 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.

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