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Wedding Chest, Circa 1880
Wedding Chest, Circa 1880

Wedding Chest, Circa 1880

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

inside. Neat coffee table, collector's item or storage unit.

Category

1880s Hungarian Folk Art Antique Storage Units

Materials

Pine

French 19thC Copper Tub
French 19thC Copper Tub

French 19thC Copper Tub

Located in New York, NY

makes an excellent planter, fountain base, storage unit for firewood, rain basin.

Category

19th Century French Antique Storage Units

Materials

Copper

Art Nouveau Ash Wood Chest of Drawer in the Style of Louis Majorelle, France
Art Nouveau Ash Wood Chest of Drawer in the Style of Louis Majorelle, France

Art Nouveau Ash Wood Chest of Drawer in the Style of Louis Majorelle, France

By Louis Majorelle

Located in London, GB

dresser has 4 flap compartments and a drawer. It was originally intended as a storage unit for music

Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Storage Units

Materials

Ash

Antique Dark Lacquer Wedding Cabinet with Bronze from China, 19th Century
Antique Dark Lacquer Wedding Cabinet with Bronze from China, 19th Century

Antique Dark Lacquer Wedding Cabinet with Bronze from China, 19th Century

Located in Yonkers, NY

hardware would be an elegant storage unit in most rooms, especially in a den where its austerity would no

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Storage Units

Materials

Bronze

Antique Louis XV Style Bonnetieres/Buffet/Vaisselier
Antique Louis XV Style Bonnetieres/Buffet/Vaisselier

Antique Louis XV Style Bonnetieres/Buffet/Vaisselier

Located in Dallas, TX

center unit, a refrigerator/freezer in one of the bonnetieres and wine storage unit in the other

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Storage Units

Ornate Secretary by André Gilbert
Ornate Secretary by André Gilbert

Ornate Secretary by André Gilbert

By Andre Gilbert

Located in New Orleans, LA

leather writing top and storage units, while a safe is hidden behind the bottom two doors. Stamped

Category

18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Storage Units

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian Solid Walnut Wood Blanket Chest
Italian Solid Walnut Wood Blanket Chest

Italian Solid Walnut Wood Blanket Chest

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

has decorative frames. These were the most used storage units in the 19th century to store their

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Storage Units

Materials

Walnut

Antique Rustic Wooden Apothecary Cabinet with Metal Handles
Antique Rustic Wooden Apothecary Cabinet with Metal Handles

Antique Rustic Wooden Apothecary Cabinet with Metal Handles

Located in High Point, NC

storage unit. Its warm, distressed finish and utilitarian design make it an excellent addition to

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Antique Storage Units

Materials

Metal

Antique 19th Century Italian Embossed Wooden Corner Cupboard c.1830
Antique 19th Century Italian Embossed Wooden Corner Cupboard c.1830

Antique 19th Century Italian Embossed Wooden Corner Cupboard c.1830

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

in any classic household both as decoration but also as a practical storage unit. We offer

Category

19th Century Italian Other Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Chinese Camphor Chest Luggage Chest Carved Stand Antique 1900
Chinese Camphor Chest Luggage Chest Carved Stand Antique 1900

Chinese Camphor Chest Luggage Chest Carved Stand Antique 1900

Located in Potters Bar, GB

storage units for objects such as blankets and linens. A Chinese camphor chest is a wooden storage chest

Category

18th Century Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Cabinet Dresser / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Cabinet Dresser / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Cabinet Dresser / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

-duty iron carrying handles, a reminder of its historical use as a mobile storage unit. Condition &

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Storage Units

Materials

Iron

Pair of Swedish Painted Chests with Fluted Drawers and Brass Hardware
Pair of Swedish Painted Chests with Fluted Drawers and Brass Hardware

Pair of Swedish Painted Chests with Fluted Drawers and Brass Hardware

Located in Atlanta, GA

, side cabinets, or paired storage units in living spaces. Their symmetrical form, rhythmic surface

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Storage Units

Materials

Pine

Art Deco Folding Bar Counter, France 1930s in Black Piano Lacquer on Wheels
Art Deco Folding Bar Counter, France 1930s in Black Piano Lacquer on Wheels

Art Deco Folding Bar Counter, France 1930s in Black Piano Lacquer on Wheels

Located in Ulm, DE

timeless elegance. Designed as a Folding Bar Counter, it transforms effortlessly from a compact storage

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Storage Units

Materials

Chrome

Antique Extendable Bar
Antique Extendable Bar

Antique Extendable Bar

Located in Brooklyn, NY

front, drop leaf counter, multiple storage units for bottles, glasses, ice, even a sturdy brass foot

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Storage Units

Gilt and Bronze Mounted Mahogany Leather Topped Writing Desk
Gilt and Bronze Mounted Mahogany Leather Topped Writing Desk

Gilt and Bronze Mounted Mahogany Leather Topped Writing Desk

Located in New York, NY

storage unit provides convenient access to writing implements and stationery, making it easier to keep the

Category

19th Century Antique Storage Units

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Wooden Side Table
19th Century French Wooden Side Table

19th Century French Wooden Side Table

Located in High Point, NC

Sourced in France, this 19th century oak table doubles as a storage unit with three shelves. The

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Storage Units

Materials

Oak

Antique Chinese Black Lacquered Bench with Hidden Storage and Gilt Décor
Antique Chinese Black Lacquered Bench with Hidden Storage and Gilt Décor

Antique Chinese Black Lacquered Bench with Hidden Storage and Gilt Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

top with two hidden storage units flanked with everted flanges, the bench is raised on a lovely carved

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

19th Century Louis Philippe Blue and White Lacquered Wood Sicilian Low Credenza
19th Century Louis Philippe Blue and White Lacquered Wood Sicilian Low Credenza

19th Century Louis Philippe Blue and White Lacquered Wood Sicilian Low Credenza

Located in Catania, Sicilia

that can both serve as a functional storage unit and contribute to the aesthetics of a room.

Category

Late 19th Century Sicilian Louis Philippe Antique Storage Units

Materials

Fruitwood

Japanese Antique Lattice Door Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Lattice Door Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Lattice Door Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

functional storage unit, now elevated to a striking work of historical art. Design & Provenance The

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Storage Units

Materials

Cedar, Paper

Folding Bar Counter in High Gloss Nutwood, England 1930s Art Deco
Folding Bar Counter in High Gloss Nutwood, England 1930s Art Deco

Folding Bar Counter in High Gloss Nutwood, England 1930s Art Deco

Located in Ulm, DE

elegance with modern functionality. Designed to transform from a compact storage unit into a graceful

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Storage Units

Materials

Chrome

19th Century Coffee Table with Bluestone Altar Top
19th Century Coffee Table with Bluestone Altar Top

19th Century Coffee Table with Bluestone Altar Top

Located in Casteren, NL

see the marks where the bookstand was and you can still use the secret relic storage unit that was

Category

Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Storage Units

Shelf unit
Shelf unit

Shelf unit

Sold|$895

Shelf unit

Located in Baltimore, MD

A small but utilitarian shelf unit featuring four shelves of an original nine, finished in

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Storage Units

Materials

Pine

Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant by Andre Gilbert
Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant by Andre Gilbert

Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant by Andre Gilbert

Located in New Orleans, LA

top and storage units, while a safe is hidden behind the bottom two doors. Stamped "A. Gilbert JME

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Storage Units

Materials

Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique open bookcase
Antique open bookcase

Antique open bookcase

Located in Eindhoven, NL

bookcase from England. This enchanting bookcase is more than just a storage unit; it is a tangible piece of

Category

1870s Antique Storage Units

Materials

Mahogany

1910's Victorian Metal Frame Warehouse Pigeon Hole Rack
1910's Victorian Metal Frame Warehouse Pigeon Hole Rack

1910's Victorian Metal Frame Warehouse Pigeon Hole Rack

Located in Hook, Hampshire

housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to house the spare

Category

1910s English Antique Storage Units

Materials

Metal

1910's Victorian Metal Frame Warehouse Pigeon Hole Rack
1910's Victorian Metal Frame Warehouse Pigeon Hole Rack

1910's Victorian Metal Frame Warehouse Pigeon Hole Rack

Located in Hook, Hampshire

housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to house the spare

Category

1910s English Antique Storage Units

Materials

Metal

Bobbin  Corner Display Unit
Bobbin  Corner Display Unit

Bobbin Corner Display Unit

Located in New York, NY

Bobbin Corner Display Unit

Category

19th Century British Antique Storage Units

Haberdashery Retail Unit 1930s
Haberdashery Retail Unit 1930s

Haberdashery Retail Unit 1930s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This vintage haberdashery shop cabinet originates from the United Kingdom. It is made from wood and features 16 glass fronted drawers. The cabinet is in a good vintage condition with...

Category

Early 20th Century British Industrial Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Vintage Industrial Locker Unit
Vintage Industrial Locker Unit

Vintage Industrial Locker Unit

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This is an item for lovers of factory elements in interior design. This durable industrial metal locker is in its original finish, authentically tarnished by time. It includes 12 spa...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Antique Storage Units

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Louis XV style nightstands in oak with Carrara marble top
Pair of French Louis XV style nightstands in oak with Carrara marble top

Pair of French Louis XV style nightstands in oak with Carrara marble top

Located in Meulebeke, BE

storage unit underneath, providing ample storage for your nighttime essentials. The luxurious hardware

Category

Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Storage Units

Materials

Carrara Marble

Impressive Industrial Multi-Unit Cabinet
Impressive Industrial Multi-Unit Cabinet

Impressive Industrial Multi-Unit Cabinet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, kitchen or living room storage. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer)

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Storage Units

Modern Geometric Shelving Unit
Modern Geometric Shelving Unit

Modern Geometric Shelving Unit

Located in Dallas, TX

Modern Geometric Shelving Unit Reclaimed from French barn pinewood with distressed beige limestone

Category

1920s French Modern Antique Storage Units

Materials

Limestone

Wabi Sabi wall unit, 1850s
Wabi Sabi wall unit, 1850s

Wabi Sabi wall unit, 1850s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Rare primitive cabinet, Carpathians, circa 1850, early construction, built from sawn or hewn beech wood. A shelf on the inside. This is a cabinet from a very modest home in the highl...

Category

1850s Romanian Folk Art Antique Storage Units

Materials

Beech

Desk and Shelf Unit
Desk and Shelf Unit

Desk and Shelf Unit

Located in Culver City, CA

Unique desk in black stain, single drawer decorative back shelf

Category

19th Century French Antique Storage Units

Oak Haberdashery Shelving Unit
Oak Haberdashery Shelving Unit

Oak Haberdashery Shelving Unit

Located in Culver City, CA

Oak shelves and back with brass supports.

Category

1890s French Antique Storage Units

Materials

Brass

Vintage Metal Shelving Unit
Vintage Metal Shelving Unit

Vintage Metal Shelving Unit

Located in Sheffield, MA

Metal etagere made with 19th Century Architectural Elements.

Category

19th Century French Antique Storage Units

Materials

Metal

Theodore Scherf Shelving Unit
Theodore Scherf Shelving Unit

Theodore Scherf Shelving Unit

Located in Culver City, CA

Stamped with makers mark. Measures: 97” W x 24.25” D x 95” H.    

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Storage Units

Materials

Metal

Antique Backgammon Table, Green Leather Top, Bronze, France, 1840s
Antique Backgammon Table, Green Leather Top, Bronze, France, 1840s

Antique Backgammon Table, Green Leather Top, Bronze, France, 1840s

Located in Stamford, CT

over an ebony and pine inlaid checkerboard table top which removes to display a storage unit converting

Category

1860s French Louis XV Antique Storage Units

Materials

Bronze

Industrial shelving unit on wheels
Industrial shelving unit on wheels

Industrial shelving unit on wheels

Located in New York, NY

An unusual shelving unit with a very decorative shape on wheels. 4 layers, 2 adjustable.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Storage Units

Materials

Steel

Italian Brass Ètagère Display Unit
Italian Brass Ètagère Display Unit

Italian Brass Ètagère Display Unit

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

display unit has three thick glass shelves and wonderful gilt metal feet. Super floral decorations on the

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Storage Units

Materials

Brass

Mirrored Art Deco Display Units
Mirrored Art Deco Display Units

Mirrored Art Deco Display Units

Located in London, GB

The pair of beech framed Art Deco shelving units are probably of French origin. The shelves can be

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Storage Units

Materials

Beech, Glass, Mirror

Parisian 19th Century Shelving Unit
Parisian 19th Century Shelving Unit

Parisian 19th Century Shelving Unit

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

would make a good storage piece in a lounge, kitchen or shop.

Category

19th Century French Antique Storage Units

Materials

Metal

Primitive 19th C. “Hewn” Oak Shelving Unit
Primitive 19th C. “Hewn” Oak Shelving Unit

Primitive 19th C. “Hewn” Oak Shelving Unit

Located in London, GB

A wonderfully simple hewn oak shelving unit/cupboard. Originating from the mountains of Central

Category

1860s Romanian Folk Art Antique Storage Units

Materials

Oak

Oak Haberdashery Retail Unit, 1920s
Oak Haberdashery Retail Unit, 1920s

Oak Haberdashery Retail Unit, 1920s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This vintage haberdashery shop cabinet originates from the United Kingdom. It is made from wood and features 26 glass fronted drawers. The cabinet is in a good vintage condition with...

Category

Early 20th Century British Industrial Antique Storage Units

Materials

Brass

Industrial Primitive Iron Shelving Unit
Industrial Primitive Iron Shelving Unit

Industrial Primitive Iron Shelving Unit

Located in Culver City, CA

Original painted shelves

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Storage Units

Materials

Iron

Steel or Oak Shelving Unit
Steel or Oak Shelving Unit

Steel or Oak Shelving Unit

By Théodore Scherf

Located in Culver City, CA

Steel structure with ebonized oak shelves. Manufactured by Theodore Scherf in Paris.

Category

1880s French Antique Storage Units

Pine Shop Shelving Unit, circa 1900
Pine Shop Shelving Unit, circa 1900

Pine Shop Shelving Unit, circa 1900

Located in Culver City, CA

Pine shop shelving unit, circa 1900. Panelled back with original ebonised shelf fronts.

Category

Early 1900s English Antique Storage Units

Materials

Pine

Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet/Retail Unit, 1930s
Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet/Retail Unit, 1930s

Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet/Retail Unit, 1930s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This vintage haberdashery shop cabinet originates from the United Kingdom. It is made from wood and features eight clear glass fronted drawers. The cabinet is in a good vintage condi...

Category

Early 20th Century British Industrial Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

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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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