Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Italian Cabinets
Bakelite, Palisander
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1890s English Antique Cabinets
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Plastic
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Breccia Marble, Bronze
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1920s Vintage Cabinets
Satinwood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1950s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Cabinets
Brass
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Cabinets
Fruitwood
17th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
18th Century French Other Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Metal, Brass
1960s Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Mirror, Macassar
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Cabinets
Marble
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Brass
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Brass
20th Century North American Mission Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Oak
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Metal
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Brass, Iron
Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century French Cabinets
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Plywood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Cabinets
Aluminum
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
1860s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1980s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century French Cabinets
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rattan, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Brass, Chrome
1980s Unknown Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum
Late 19th Century French Country Antique Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Philippine Cabinets
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century Danish Country Cabinets
Pine, Paint
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Cabinets
Reed
Early 20th Century American William and Mary Cabinets
Maple, Rosewood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Cabinets
Ash
1920s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Cabinets
Marble
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Cabinets
Ash
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Cabinets
Aluminum
1970s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Cabinets
Paint
1970s Danish Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Other
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.