Cabinets
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Bronze, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1950s English Chippendale Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Ash, Mahogany
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Elm
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Cabinets
Bronze, Stainless Steel
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum
1820s Austrian Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Smoked Glass, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Seagrass, Walnut
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass, Steel, Chrome
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1970s Dutch Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1960s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Grasscloth, Mahogany
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak, Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Fabric, Walnut
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass, Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass, Steel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Country Cabinets
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak, Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Oak, Lacquer
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Beech, Teak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Sycamore
Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Vintage and Antique Cabinets for Sale on 1stDibs
Although traditionally used in the bedroom to store garments that would not be hung in a closet, an antique or vintage cabinet can easily find a purpose in rooms throughout your entire house.
The world's first storage cabinets, reportedly constructed in Renaissance-era Europe, were demonstrative of excellence in carpentry and the work of master carvers. These robust bureaus or sophisticated chests of drawers were typically built from common woods, such as oak or walnut. Although they were fairly uniform in structure and lacked the bright colors of modern-day furniture, case pieces and storage cabinets that date from the 18th century and earlier were often found in the homes of nobility.
Their intricate carvings and various embellishments — adornments made from ivory, ornate lacquer work and, later, glass shelvings — reflect the elegance with which these decorative furnishings were associated. Given its valuable purpose and the beauty of the early furnishings' designs, the storage cabinet is an investment that will never go out of style.
The practical design that defines the earliest storage cabinets has inspired the creation of household must-haves, like minimalist drink trolleys and marble wood bookcases. From hiding outdoor gear in the mudroom to decluttering your kitchen with a tall kitchen pantry cabinet, these versatile furnishings have now become available in enough sizes, styles and colors to accommodate any space. After all, these aren't your run-of-the-mill filing cabinets.
A sophisticated storage cabinet — wood storage cabinets with doors and shelves, for example — can serve as a room divider when necessary, while the right vintage wall unit or floor-to-ceiling cabinetry solutions can seamlessly become part of any space without disrupting the energy of the room. And although you may hide items away in its drawers, bookworms might prefer a storage cabinet with open shelving for displaying favorite books or other media.
One-of-a-kind solutions for the modern consumer abound, but enthusiasts of understated, classical beauty may turn to Baroque-style storage cabinets. Elsewhere, admirers of mid-century modernism looking to make a statement with their case pieces will warm to the dark woods and clean lines of vintage storage cabinets by Paul McCobb, Florence Knoll or Edward Wormley.
Sometimes the best renovation is a reorganization. If you're ready to organize and elevate your space, a luxury storage cabinet is the addition you need.
Find a variety of vintage and antique storage cabinets on 1stDibs, including unique Art Deco storage cabinets, chinoiserie cabinets and more.