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Two Piece Pine Cupboard, America circa 1920
Two Piece Pine Cupboard, America circa 1920

Two Piece Pine Cupboard, America circa 1920

Located in Culver City, CA

Two Piece Pine Cupboard America circa 1920 Pine Storage unit with work surface and various

Category

1920s Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood, Pine

Low Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit, 4 Bay
Low Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit, 4 Bay

Low Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit, 4 Bay

Located in Hook, Hampshire

Low Victorian vintage pigeon hole unit/storage/shelving unit, 4 bay. A few weeks ago we heard about

Category

1910s British Antique Storage Units

Materials

Pine

19th Century Bohemian Cabinet
19th Century Bohemian Cabinet

19th Century Bohemian Cabinet

Located in Casteren, NL

original interior and locks. Inside there's a secret storage unit. Originates Riesengebirge, Bohemen

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19th Century Czech Antique Storage Units

Very Large Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit, 4 Bay
Very Large Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit, 4 Bay

Very Large Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit, 4 Bay

Located in Hook, Hampshire

Very large vintage Victorian pigeon hole unit, storage or shelving unit . A few weeks ago we heard

Category

1910s British Antique Storage Units

Materials

Pine

Unique Storage Cabinet in Solid Oak 1930s
Unique Storage Cabinet in Solid Oak 1930s

Unique Storage Cabinet in Solid Oak 1930s

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

Unique Storage Cabinet in Solid Oak 1930s A pretty little storage unit / bedside cabinet in solid

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Early 20th Century French Antique Storage Units

Materials

Brass, Steel

Large 19th Century French Bleached Oak Shop Counter
Large 19th Century French Bleached Oak Shop Counter

Large 19th Century French Bleached Oak Shop Counter

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

on one side, two on the other. Would make a superb kitchen island, room divider or storage unit

Category

19th Century French Country Antique Storage Units

Materials

Oak

1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Bench 'Model 2'
1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Bench 'Model 2'

1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Bench 'Model 2'

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1920s late Victorian pigeon hole unit – Storage – Bench (Model 2). Sourced from a brickyard in the

Category

1920s British Antique Storage Units

Materials

Pine

Rustic Belgian Wooden Crate
Rustic Belgian Wooden Crate

Rustic Belgian Wooden Crate

Located in High Point, NC

storage unit at 23” high.

Category

1920s Belgian Industrial Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Unusually Small Period Gustavian Secretary
Unusually Small Period Gustavian Secretary

Unusually Small Period Gustavian Secretary

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

An unusually small period Gustavian secretary. The top two doors open to storage units, decorated

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Antique Painted Pine Pigeon Hole Shelving Unit, 19th Century
Antique Painted Pine Pigeon Hole Shelving Unit, 19th Century

Antique Painted Pine Pigeon Hole Shelving Unit, 19th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES Originally from a workshop or atelier, this storage unit was

Category

19th Century British Industrial Antique Storage Units

Materials

Pine, Paint

Long Narrow Open Shelves
Long Narrow Open Shelves

Long Narrow Open Shelves

Located in Greenwich, CT

A long open bookcase or storage unit with nine open bays and a top surface shelf. Supported on

Category

1910s European Antique Storage Units

Materials

Oak

Antique Marble-Top Pharmacy Counter
Antique Marble-Top Pharmacy Counter

Antique Marble-Top Pharmacy Counter

Located in Dallas, TX

. Ideal as a kitchen island or an office workspace/storage unit! circa early 1900s. Measures: 43 H x 70

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Storage Units

Materials

Marble

Louis XIV Pair of Lacquered Wood Cabinets
Louis XIV Pair of Lacquered Wood Cabinets

Louis XIV Pair of Lacquered Wood Cabinets

Located in Firenze, FI

Beautiful pair of storage units that can be used as small wardrobes or as sideboards by adding

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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Early 18th Century Italian Solid Walnut Wood Blanket Chest
Early 18th Century Italian Solid Walnut Wood Blanket Chest

Early 18th Century Italian Solid Walnut Wood Blanket Chest

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

frames. These were the most used storage units in the 17th and 17th century to store their belongings or

Category

1710s Italian Antique Storage Units

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th Century Italian Solid Walnut Wood Blanket Chest
Early 18th Century Italian Solid Walnut Wood Blanket Chest

Early 18th Century Italian Solid Walnut Wood Blanket Chest

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

frames. These were the most used storage units in the 17th and 18th century to store their belongings or

Category

1710s Italian Antique Storage Units

Materials

Walnut

Large Victorian Metal Industrial Shelving Unit, Shelf, Pigeon Hole, 5 Shelf
Large Victorian Metal Industrial Shelving Unit, Shelf, Pigeon Hole, 5 Shelf

Large Victorian Metal Industrial Shelving Unit, Shelf, Pigeon Hole, 5 Shelf

Located in Hook, Hampshire

practical statement storage unit with five large shelf units each sub divided into 4/5 storage sections. A

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Storage Units

Materials

Metal

Unit Storage
Unit Storage

Unit Storage

Located in Paris, FR

Geometric line and hoofs gilded Important storage inside

Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Storage Units

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Dry Goods Counter
19th Century French Dry Goods Counter

19th Century French Dry Goods Counter

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden storage unit made in 19th century France. Original shop furniture designed to store dry

Category

19th Century French Country Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Antique Cabinet in Walnut, 17th Century Italy
Antique Cabinet in Walnut, 17th Century Italy

Antique Cabinet in Walnut, 17th Century Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

storage unit in different rooms of the house, ideal both in modern and more classic interior. Measure cm

Category

17th Century Italian Antique Storage Units

Materials

Walnut

17th century rustic cabinet
17th century rustic cabinet

17th century rustic cabinet

Located in Meulebeke, BE

beautiful decorative object, but also a practical storage unit.

Category

17th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Antique Storage Units

Materials

Oak

17th-Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno, Chest/Desk on stand
17th-Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno, Chest/Desk on stand

17th-Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno, Chest/Desk on stand

Located in Reepham, GB

as a secure and stylish portable writing desk and storage unit during its time.

Category

17th Century Spanish Antique Storage Units

Materials

Walnut

19 Century George III Style Rosewood Secretary Cabinet
19 Century George III Style Rosewood Secretary Cabinet

19 Century George III Style Rosewood Secretary Cabinet

Located in Stamford, CT

shelving interior, over a drop-front compartment opening to a storage unit of cubby holes and small

Category

19th Century British George III Antique Storage Units

Grey French Chest of Drawers-Late 1800s
Grey French Chest of Drawers-Late 1800s

Grey French Chest of Drawers-Late 1800s

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

tapered legs. An eye catching, alternative and beautiful storage unit that fits perfectly as an

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Pine chest of drawers, circa 1910
Pine chest of drawers, circa 1910

Pine chest of drawers, circa 1910

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

emphasizing the piece’s authenticity. This chest of drawers is not only a functional storage unit but also a

Category

1910s Hungarian Rustic Antique Storage Units

Materials

Pine

Marble Top Chest of Drawers-France
Marble Top Chest of Drawers-France

Marble Top Chest of Drawers-France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

beautiful storage unit that fits perfectly as an entrance unit or console in the living room.  

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Storage Units

Materials

Marble

19th c. Mahogany Writing Box
19th c. Mahogany Writing Box

19th c. Mahogany Writing Box

Located in Casteren, NL

19th c. mahogony writing box with leather desk top, inkwell and several (secret) storage units

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19th Century English Antique Storage Units

20th century French Walnut and Brass Commerce Counter, 1900s
20th century French Walnut and Brass Commerce Counter, 1900s

20th century French Walnut and Brass Commerce Counter, 1900s

Located in LEGNY, FR

counter, storage unit, or decorative element in a shop, office, or even a private interior with a vintage

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Storage Units

Materials

Brass

French old merchant’s counter made of blond pine with a solid oak top
French old merchant’s counter made of blond pine with a solid oak top

French old merchant’s counter made of blond pine with a solid oak top

Located in LYON, FR

and practicality, ideal as a kitchen island, boutique counter or studio storage unit. Dimensions

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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Storage Units

Materials

Oak, Pine

Ornate Italian 17th Century Carved Walnut Chest
Ornate Italian 17th Century Carved Walnut Chest

Ornate Italian 17th Century Carved Walnut Chest

Located in London, GB

and functional storage unit. With an item of this age, there are several minor missing areas which, we

Category

Late 17th Century Italian Antique Storage Units

Materials

Walnut

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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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