Cabinets
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
1920s Vintage Cabinets
Lacquer
1920s French Country Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Stainless Steel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Cabinets
Rattan, Cut Glass, Oak
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Crystal
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Elm
1970s Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century Cabinets
Rosewood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
20th Century Cabinets
Teak
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Pine
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Marble, Chrome
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Cabinets
Pine
1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Kingwood
20th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Giltwood, Lacquer
1950s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Goatskin, Wood
Early 1900s Antique Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Cabinets
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Cabinets
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century Belgian Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
1970s Belgian Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1960s French French Provincial Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
1950s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century English Industrial Cabinets
Metal
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Plastic
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Oak
1970s European Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Burl
1910s Scottish Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Brass
1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vintage Cabinets
Cherry
1920s Belgian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
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.