Cabinets
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Cedar
1930s Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Macassar, Mahogany, Rosewood
1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Cabinets
Steel
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
16th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cabinets
Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cabinets
Steel
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Ming Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Macedonian Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets
Wood, Cedar, Plywood, Chestnut
1920s Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Macassar, Oak
19th Century French Country Antique Cabinets
Mirror, Pine, Beech
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Crystal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Iron
Mid-19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Glass, Pine
1850s French Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Wood
19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Wood
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Bronze, Steel
19th Century Norwegian Romantic Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass, Iron
2010s American Minimalist Cabinets
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Wood, Cedar
19th Century Indian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1890s English Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century North American Cabinets
Glass, Wood
17th Century German Charles II Antique Cabinets
Ebony
1770s Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Pine
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Pine
18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Cabinets
Oak, Pine
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Brutalist Cabinets
Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood, Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Walnut
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1950s Vintage Cabinets
Iron
1950s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Cabinets
Hardwood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Cabinets
Glass, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Cabinets
Glass, Ash
1940s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Pine
2010s Swedish Modern Cabinets
Other
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Wood, Cedar, Straw, Paper
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Cedar
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Cabinets
Wood
1950s Italian Other Vintage Cabinets
Metal
18th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
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.