Vintage/Retro Cabinets & Cupboards

What You Need to Know Before You Buy a Retro Cabinet

If you are hoping to find an affordable old-style used cupboard to add to your kitchen decor, you will want to shop eBay's assortment of vintage cabinets. Before you make a purchase, there are some things you should know before you make your final decision.

eBay has a varied assortment of cabinet and cupboard styles by well-known furniture manufacturers. Choose a small vintage cabinet by Shabby Chic, a vintage Harlow Productions cupboard, a bedside storage unit by Ercol, or a mirrored curio cabinet from the Bombay Company.

Shop a wide selection of reasonably priced black vintage kitchen cabinets from brands like Nathan Furniture, G Plan, White Star, Jaycee, and vidaXL. Find unique vintage cabinets like a White Star retro-style telephone box drinks cabinet; a vintage rosewood cabinet from Nathan Furniture; or a mango wood cabinet from vidaXL.

Reasonably priced vintage cabinets sold on eBay comprise an assortment of styles that include china cabinets, corner larder cupboards, curio display cabinets, drinks cabinets, medicine cabinets, storage cupboards, sideboards, and vanities.

Curio cabinets can be standalone, wall-mounted, or tabletop models. They often have glass doors and multiple compartments, and they may have mirror backs.

Display cabinets and school cupboards resemble a china cabinet, but usually have open shelves and no doors. There might be lower storage compartments that sometimes have lockable doors.

Drinks cabinets usually have wheels and a storage compartment, and the top of the cabinet is designed to function as a serving table. Small corner cabinets often have a front drawer and are usually wide enough to accommodate a table lamp.

Vanities are frequently made of wood or metal. They can be standalone or tabletop units, have a mirror and drawers, and sometimes have small tabletop storage compartments.

As you shop eBay's vintage wall units selection, there are some design options that you will want to consider.

• Material: Older cabinets were usually made of metal or wood. Mango, pine, and rosewood were the most common woods used in construction.
• Colour: Many older cabinets have a natural wood finish or metal surface. Cupboards that were painted are often white, black, yellow, blue, red, or green.
• Finish: Veneer, stain, and glaze were the most common styles of wood finish.
• Other: Some cabinets have mirrored tops or backs, wheels, or doors that can be locked.