Cabinets
1930s British Victorian Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1950s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Marble, Brass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Mirror, Macassar
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Cabinets
Aluminum
1920s Vintage Cabinets
Satinwood
17th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Cabinets
Fruitwood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Metal
20th Century North American Mission Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Oak
Late 20th Century French Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Cabinets
Brass
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
1750s European Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Cabinets
Marble
1980s Unknown Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum
1860s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Cabinets
Pine
20th Century French Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Philippine Cabinets
Rattan
1970s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Cabinets
Paint
1970s Danish Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Amboyna, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Cabinets
Metal
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1980s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Other
Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Cabinets
Reed
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Cabinets
Ash
Early 20th Century American William and Mary Cabinets
Maple, Rosewood, Walnut
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Cabinets
Oak
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Cabinets
Ash
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Pine
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Cabinets
Aluminum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Other
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
1980s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
2010s Cabinets
Steel
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Beech, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood, Teak
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Wood
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Cabinets
Wood
1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Cabinets
Paint
Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Cabinets
Pine
1960s Danish 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.