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Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Ebonized Side Cabinets
Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Ebonized Side Cabinets

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Ebonized Side Cabinets

Located in Tarry Town, NY

storage units; they are exquisite pieces of art, meticulously crafted with exceptional attention to detail

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Storage Units

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Large Brown Lacquer Elmwood Cabinet with Carved Skirt and Brass Hardware
Large Brown Lacquer Elmwood Cabinet with Carved Skirt and Brass Hardware

Large Brown Lacquer Elmwood Cabinet with Carved Skirt and Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

room, dining room, or large hallway. It could function as a stylish storage unit, displaying decorative

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Storage Units

Materials

Brass

Oversize Antique Joseun Era Bandaji Trunk with Built-In Compartments
Oversize Antique Joseun Era Bandaji Trunk with Built-In Compartments

Oversize Antique Joseun Era Bandaji Trunk with Built-In Compartments

Located in Alhambra, CA

trinket storage unit built into the inside of trunk with 9 pull-out compartments. 43"w x 19"d x 34"h

Category

Mid-19th Century Korean Folk Art Antique Storage Units

Materials

Brass

Qing Dynasty Indochina side chest, ,  carved wood on legs
Qing Dynasty Indochina side chest, ,  carved wood on legs

Qing Dynasty Indochina side chest, , carved wood on legs

By Paquement Vietnam

Located in Valladolid, ES

portable storage unit or as a side table, adapting to your needs and personal style. Crafted with

Category

Early 1900s Vietnamese Qing Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Meiji Era Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers, Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic
Meiji Era Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers, Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic

Meiji Era Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers, Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

character and a touch of artistic appeal, transforming the piece from a mere storage unit into a work of art

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Storage Units

Materials

Iron

Gorgeous French Walnut Carved Bronze Mounted Louis XV Nightstand Commode
Gorgeous French Walnut Carved Bronze Mounted Louis XV Nightstand Commode

Gorgeous French Walnut Carved Bronze Mounted Louis XV Nightstand Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

. Whether used as a nightstand, accent piece, or storage unit, it brings a touch of historical French charm

Category

Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Storage Units

Materials

Bronze

Cupboard Blue Floral Painted - Europe Early 19th Century
Cupboard Blue Floral Painted - Europe Early 19th Century

Cupboard Blue Floral Painted - Europe Early 19th Century

Located in Vo', Veneto

. This type of cabinet was often used as a wardrobe or storage unit in Alpine homes. The decoration was

Category

1810s German Other Antique Storage Units

Materials

Fir

Large 19th Century Liège Bookcase, Display Cabinet, made of Oak
Large 19th Century Liège Bookcase, Display Cabinet, made of Oak

Large 19th Century Liège Bookcase, Display Cabinet, made of Oak

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

prestigious storage unit for books and was a valuable part of the interior décor. Exceptionally tall and

Category

19th Century Belgian Rococo Antique Storage Units

Materials

Glass, Oak, Poplar

Antique Marble Top Floral Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Commode / Credenza
Antique Marble Top Floral Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Commode / Credenza

Antique Marble Top Floral Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Commode / Credenza

Located in Tarry Town, NY

designed in the French Louis XV style. This commode is not just a functional storage unit; it is a work of

Category

Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Storage Units

Materials

Marble, Brass

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

sense of Japanese aesthetics. Another appeal of this storage unit is its deep, tasteful look that

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Storage Units

Materials

Iron

Welsh Plate Wall Unit
Welsh Plate Wall Unit

Welsh Plate Wall Unit

Located in Denton, TX

Welsh plate shelve can be hung on the wall or used on the floor as shown. English oak hand crafted cabinetry that is very shallow and could be used in a hallway or hung on the wall i...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Storage Units

Materials

Oak

19th Century Corner Unit
19th Century Corner Unit

19th Century Corner Unit

Located in London, England

Pine corner unit with curved front shelves in original black paint finish. Circa 1850.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Storage Units

Materials

Pine

Center shelving unit – France 1920
Center shelving unit – France 1920

Center shelving unit – France 1920

Located in Girona, Girona

Center shelving unit, wrought iron and three metal plates with drypoint engraving in three levels

Category

1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Storage Units

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique Low Kang Chest with a Natural Patina from 19th Century China
Antique Low Kang Chest with a Natural Patina from 19th Century China

Antique Low Kang Chest with a Natural Patina from 19th Century China

Located in Yonkers, NY

century low Kang chest with natural patina would be a graceful storage unit in any home, perhaps in a

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Antique Indonesian Hand Carved Wall Unit, Cabinet
Antique Indonesian Hand Carved Wall Unit, Cabinet

Antique Indonesian Hand Carved Wall Unit, Cabinet

Located in Delft, NL

Antique Indonesian hand carved wall unit, cabinet A beautiful hand carved teak wooden wall unit

Category

19th Century Indonesian Antique Storage Units

Materials

Teak

Biedermeier Side Table ca. 1820 Cherrywood with Drawer
Biedermeier Side Table ca. 1820 Cherrywood with Drawer

Biedermeier Side Table ca. 1820 Cherrywood with Drawer

Located in Münster, DE

purpose as a storage unit placed next to a seat. Height 76 cm Width 62 cm Depth 43.5 cm

Category

1820s German Biedermeier Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Antique Blackwood and Rosewood Lacquered Cabinet from 19th Century China
Antique Blackwood and Rosewood Lacquered Cabinet from 19th Century China

Antique Blackwood and Rosewood Lacquered Cabinet from 19th Century China

Located in Yonkers, NY

lacquered cabinet would be an elegant storage unit in most homes, perhaps in a bedroom where it would make a

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

XL Japanese Taisho Period Cedar Shelving Unit
XL Japanese Taisho Period Cedar Shelving Unit

XL Japanese Taisho Period Cedar Shelving Unit

Located in London, GB

A rare early 20th C. Taisho period bleached out cedar shelving unit. 20 sizeable individual open

Category

1920s Japanese Antique Storage Units

Materials

Cedar

Painted wood shelving unit-bookcase Italy
Painted wood shelving unit-bookcase Italy

Painted wood shelving unit-bookcase Italy

Located in PARIS, FR

cm, this exceptional piece combines storage and display in an artful manner. A unique fusion of

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Vintage Art Deco Philippine Mahogany Dry Bar or Liquor Cabinet
Vintage Art Deco Philippine Mahogany Dry Bar or Liquor Cabinet

Vintage Art Deco Philippine Mahogany Dry Bar or Liquor Cabinet

Located in Topeka, KS

handle which reveals the inside of the cabinet featuring shelves and a small center storage unit with

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Storage Units

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric, Paint

A French Industrial Shelving Unit by Theodore Scherf
A French Industrial Shelving Unit by Theodore Scherf

A French Industrial Shelving Unit by Theodore Scherf

Located in Chicago, IL

Combining function and style, this vintage shelving unit is a classic of French Industrial design

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Storage Units

Materials

Iron

Rural Travail Populaire Shelving Unit, France, 19th Century
Rural Travail Populaire Shelving Unit, France, 19th Century

Rural Travail Populaire Shelving Unit, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

19th century. This travail populaire open wall unit serves not only as a practical storage solution

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19th Century French Rustic Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Rustic Farmhouse Painted Shelving Unit Cabinet in Weathered Paint
Rustic Farmhouse Painted Shelving Unit Cabinet in Weathered Paint

Rustic Farmhouse Painted Shelving Unit Cabinet in Weathered Paint

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Antique, crudely crafted shelving unit with shelves, dating from around 1900. Painted in a creamy

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Country Antique Storage Units

Materials

Pine, Paint

Early 20th Century Rustic Solid Wood Wall Shelve Unit
Early 20th Century Rustic Solid Wood Wall Shelve Unit

Early 20th Century Rustic Solid Wood Wall Shelve Unit

Located in Barcelona, ES

Early 20th century Spanish wall shelve unit. Made by unknown manufacturer, circa 1930. In

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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Hardwood Bookcase Cabinet, 1920s–1940s, Japandi
Japanese Antique Hardwood Bookcase Cabinet, 1920s–1940s, Japandi

Japanese Antique Hardwood Bookcase Cabinet, 1920s–1940s, Japandi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

cupboard, bookcase, or general storage unit for everyday items. Its balanced proportions and understated

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

1920s Industrial Metal Shelving Unit by Strafor, Painted Finish
1920s Industrial Metal Shelving Unit by Strafor, Painted Finish

1920s Industrial Metal Shelving Unit by Strafor, Painted Finish

By Strafor

Located in Linkebeek, BE

20th Century Strafor painted Metal Shelving Unit Industrial painted metal - 1920s Measures

Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Storage Units

Materials

Metal

Victorian Walnut Whatnot Bookcase Shelf Unit 1880 Etagere
Victorian Walnut Whatnot Bookcase Shelf Unit 1880 Etagere

Victorian Walnut Whatnot Bookcase Shelf Unit 1880 Etagere

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing an elegant Victorian whatnot in walnut Circa 1880 Material - Made from richly polished mahogany with a warm, deep patina Design - Three graduated tiers/shelves suppor...

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1880s Victorian Antique Storage Units

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Spanish Colonial Vargueno Set on a 19th Century Mission Chest
18th Century Spanish Colonial Vargueno Set on a 19th Century Mission Chest

18th Century Spanish Colonial Vargueno Set on a 19th Century Mission Chest

Located in Hudson, NY

correspondence while on the move. These items worked as a filing system, safe and self-contained storage unit

Category

Mid-18th Century Mexican Baroque Antique Storage Units

Materials

Walnut

Unique XXL Primitive Shelving Unit In 18th C. Portuguese Chestnut
Unique XXL Primitive Shelving Unit In 18th C. Portuguese Chestnut

Unique XXL Primitive Shelving Unit In 18th C. Portuguese Chestnut

Located in London, GB

A unique XXL shelving unit designed and built in house using rare 18th C. Portuguese chestnut

Category

18th Century Portuguese Antique Storage Units

Materials

Chestnut

Handsome Large Black Iron Shelving Unit-Early 20th Century
Handsome Large Black Iron Shelving Unit-Early 20th Century

Handsome Large Black Iron Shelving Unit-Early 20th Century

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Large and handsome iron shelving unit, ingeniously made out of two early 20th century French iron

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Storage Units

Materials

Iron

Victorian Bamboo Corner Unit, Faux Bamboo, Open Shelves, 19th Century
Victorian Bamboo Corner Unit, Faux Bamboo, Open Shelves, 19th Century

Victorian Bamboo Corner Unit, Faux Bamboo, Open Shelves, 19th Century

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian Bamboo Corner Unit with open shelves This is a floor standing open shelf, the front is

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Storage Units

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Antique Ningbo Elm and Cypress Wood Cabinet from China, 19th Century
Antique Ningbo Elm and Cypress Wood Cabinet from China, 19th Century

Antique Ningbo Elm and Cypress Wood Cabinet from China, 19th Century

Located in Yonkers, NY

, this Ningbo Chinese 19th Century elm and cypress wood cabinet would be an elegant storage unit in most

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Storage Units

Materials

Elm, Cypress

Large 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk
Large 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk

Large 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

chair or as a storage unit at the foot of a bed. DIMENSIONS Height 57cm (22.4in) Width 110cm (43.3in

Category

Late 19th Century British Campaign Antique Storage Units

Materials

Brass

Stunning Art Nouveau Brass and Glass Staggered Shelving Unit-French
Stunning Art Nouveau Brass and Glass Staggered Shelving Unit-French

Stunning Art Nouveau Brass and Glass Staggered Shelving Unit-French

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

rosettes that are mounted in the cross joints of the stand itself. The stunning shelving unit was

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Storage Units

Materials

Brass

Shabby White Curved Corner Unit Shelves Fir Tuscany
Shabby White Curved Corner Unit Shelves Fir Tuscany

Shabby White Curved Corner Unit Shelves Fir Tuscany

Located in Buggiano, IT

Curved corner unit with 4 doors, rarity, Tuscany, shabby white color, in fir, with two internal

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Country Antique Storage Units

Materials

Fir

19th Century Ebonised Whatnot Etagere Shelf Unit with Gallery Top, English
19th Century Ebonised Whatnot Etagere Shelf Unit with Gallery Top, English

19th Century Ebonised Whatnot Etagere Shelf Unit with Gallery Top, English

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

Striking 19th Century Ebonised Whatnot Shelf Unit with Gallery Top Antique English, circa 1880 This

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Storage Units

Materials

Beech

Pair Of Globe Wernicke London Oak Bookcases Circa 1900 Of 5 Units
Pair Of Globe Wernicke London Oak Bookcases Circa 1900 Of 5 Units

Pair Of Globe Wernicke London Oak Bookcases Circa 1900 Of 5 Units

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Elegant pair of Globe Wernicke London oak bookcases from the late 19th century-early 20th century -England a fine pair of bookcases composed of 5 elements. We can find large deep ele...

Category

Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Storage Units

Materials

Oak

Rustic small green wooden wall unit with 2 shelves, France ca. 1880
Rustic small green wooden wall unit with 2 shelves, France ca. 1880

Rustic small green wooden wall unit with 2 shelves, France ca. 1880

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1880 / small green wall unit / wood / rustic / mid-century / vintage / French provincial

Category

1880s French Rustic Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Antique c.1900 Painted Wall Display Shelf Unit – in Little Greene, Pompeian Ash
Antique c.1900 Painted Wall Display Shelf Unit – in Little Greene, Pompeian Ash

Antique c.1900 Painted Wall Display Shelf Unit – in Little Greene, Pompeian Ash

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique c.1900 Painted Wall Display Shelf Unit – Little Greene Pompeian Ash Full of authentic

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Korean Two-Level Storage Chest Ich’ung Jang with Persimmon Panels
Antique Korean Two-Level Storage Chest Ich’ung Jang with Persimmon Panels

Antique Korean Two-Level Storage Chest Ich’ung Jang with Persimmon Panels

Located in Atlanta, GA

features a row of four small drawers on top of the upper storage unit while the lower chest has panels in

Category

Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Storage Units

Materials

Brass

Bent Wood and Brass Wall Shelves Unit. Art & Crafts Austrian work. Circa 1900
Bent Wood and Brass Wall Shelves Unit. Art & Crafts Austrian work. Circa 1900

Bent Wood and Brass Wall Shelves Unit. Art & Crafts Austrian work. Circa 1900

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice, interesting and rare shelves unit is made of bent wood and brass. This is an Art

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Storage Units

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Sen Wood Cabinet, 1920s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Sen Wood Cabinet, 1920s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Sen Wood Cabinet, 1920s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

, kitchen cabinet, or general storage unit. Five drawers provide ample capacity, making the cabinet highly

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Folk-Art Cabinet from Cortina d'Ampezzo – Early 20th Century, Barkwork
Folk-Art Cabinet from Cortina d'Ampezzo – Early 20th Century, Barkwork

Folk-Art Cabinet from Cortina d'Ampezzo – Early 20th Century, Barkwork

Located in PARIS, FR

beliefs of its time, designed not only as a storage unit but also as a talisman against evil spirits. The

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Big size French Corner Unit in Solid Walnut, with 4-Door Drawer
Big size French Corner Unit in Solid Walnut, with 4-Door Drawer

Big size French Corner Unit in Solid Walnut, with 4-Door Drawer

Located in Buggiano, IT

French corner unit in solid walnut, with 4-door drawer. It has sturdy internal shelves. The

Category

Early 1800s French Rustic Antique Storage Units

Materials

Walnut, Fir

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Antique Storage Units For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique storage units available for sale. The range of distinct antique storage units — often made from wood, metal and softwood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique storage units available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Industrial, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern antique storage units are consistently popular styles. Many antique storage units are appealing in their simplicity, but Théodore Scherf, Cado and Drentea produced popular antique storage units that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Storage Units?

Prices for antique storage units start at $495 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $3,200.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Storage Units
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    To store handbags in a storage unit, first choose the right type of storage facility. Look for one that has climate controls in place to protect your bags from extreme temperatures and moisture. Generally, it's best to store bags upright in their original dustbags. To help them hold their shape, stuff them with acid-free tissue paper or white cotton towels before putting them in storage. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of handbags.

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