Cabinets
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Wood, Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cabinets
Metal
1980s Danish Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1830s Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine
Late 19th Century Burmese British Colonial Antique Cabinets
Glass, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Shagreen, Bakelite, Macassar
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Walnut, Fir
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1860s French Victorian Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood, Birch
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Oak, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
19th Century English Adam Style Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Rosewood, Satinwood
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Parchment Paper
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1840s Italian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Metal, Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Satinwood, Paint
Late 20th Century Philippine Cabinets
Rattan
1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1890s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1990s British George II Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Cabinets
Gold, Silver, Bronze
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
1970s Danish Vintage Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Eastlake Cabinets
Mahogany
2010s French Post-Modern Cabinets
Ceramic
2010s French Post-Modern Cabinets
Ceramic
2010s French Post-Modern Cabinets
Ceramic
20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Cabinets
1990s American Federal Cabinets
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Laminate, Walnut
20th Century Art Nouveau Cabinets
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cabinets
Ash
1910s American American Craftsman Vintage Cabinets
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.