Cabinets
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Cabinets
Wood, Cherry
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1960s French Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Pine
1880s French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Oak
1940s European Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1980s Hong Kong Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Cabinets
Oak
18th Century French Regency Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Maple, Lacquer
18th Century European Baroque Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Chestnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets
Walnut
1970s French Bohemian Vintage Cabinets
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Mexican Spanish Colonial Vintage Cabinets
Enamel, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets
Walnut
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1870s French Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets
Birch
2010s Portuguese Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
2010s Portuguese Cabinets
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf
2010s Portuguese Cabinets
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
1970s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Rosewood
1980s American Vintage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Antique Cabinets
Walnut
17th Century Portuguese Antique Cabinets
Iron
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Leather, Suede, Glass
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Marble
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Cabinets
Travertine, Brass
2010s British Brutalist Cabinets
Other
19th Century French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1970s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Metal, Brass, Enamel
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Cabinets
Bronze, Ormolu
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
18th Century Antique Cabinets
Cherry
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1960s Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
1870s Belgian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 18th Century Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1980s Chinese Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1870s French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Oak
1920s Dutch Arts and Crafts Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century Antique Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Cabinets
Oak
1840s Antique Cabinets
Wood
1980s American Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
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.