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Antique Victorian Library Steps / Side Table
Antique Victorian Library Steps / Side Table

Antique Victorian Library Steps / Side Table

Located in London, GB

A beautifully made and very interesting antique early Victorian storage unit / library steps. This

Category

19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Storage Units

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

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

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE WOODEN PIGEON HOLES/SHELVES/STORAGE Constructed from pine with a decorative moulded

Category

19th Century British Rustic Antique Storage Units

Materials

Pine, Paint

XXL Wabi Sabi Primitive Dug-Out Catalan Mountain Shelving Unit
XXL Wabi Sabi Primitive Dug-Out Catalan Mountain Shelving Unit

XXL Wabi Sabi Primitive Dug-Out Catalan Mountain Shelving Unit

Located in London, GB

A very large 18th C. dug-out with later added 18th C. shelves. Constructed from a single piece of timber. Heavily patinated hewn texture.

Category

Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Storage Units

Materials

Chestnut

Art Deco Center Shelving Unit, Wrought Iron, Metal, Brass and Glass - France
Art Deco Center Shelving Unit, Wrought Iron, Metal, Brass and Glass - France

Art Deco Center Shelving Unit, Wrought Iron, Metal, Brass and Glass - France

Located in Girona, Girona

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

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Storage Units

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron, Metal

Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Modular Wall Unit with Secretary, Circa 1950
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Modular Wall Unit with Secretary, Circa 1950

Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Modular Wall Unit with Secretary, Circa 1950

Located in Big Flats, NY

A Mid Century Danish Modern modular wall unit offers rosewood components including cabinet with

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

1910 Decorative Collection of Victorian Brick Moulds
1910 Decorative Collection of Victorian Brick Moulds

1910 Decorative Collection of Victorian Brick Moulds

Located in Hook, Hampshire

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

Category

1910s Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

1870s Louis Vuitton Rayee Malle Haute Trunk
1870s Louis Vuitton Rayee Malle Haute Trunk

1870s Louis Vuitton Rayee Malle Haute Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

dimensions command attention, making it not just a storage unit, but a grand centerpiece suitable for any

Category

1870s Antique Storage Units

Impressive, Industrial Early 20th Century Medical Cabinet
Impressive, Industrial Early 20th Century Medical Cabinet

Impressive, Industrial Early 20th Century Medical Cabinet

Located in Buffalo, NY

, pie-shape shelves behind two doors on top, storage on bottom. The unit has been stripped, sanded, and

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Storage Units

Materials

Steel, Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts 45-Drawer Card Catalog Filing Cabinet by Remington Rand
Antique Arts & Crafts 45-Drawer Card Catalog Filing Cabinet by Remington Rand

Antique Arts & Crafts 45-Drawer Card Catalog Filing Cabinet by Remington Rand

By Remington Rand

Located in South Bend, IN

for wine storage. The unit comes in stacking sections for easier mobility and placement in the home

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Storage Units

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Black Sliding Glass Door Cabinet, Early Showa Period '1926-'
Japanese Antique Black Sliding Glass Door Cabinet, Early Showa Period '1926-'

Japanese Antique Black Sliding Glass Door Cabinet, Early Showa Period '1926-'

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

display unit, offering practical storage while adding timeless beauty to your space. As an antique piece

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Large Early 20th Century Apothecary Shop Cabinet or Bookcase with Sliding Doors
Large Early 20th Century Apothecary Shop Cabinet or Bookcase with Sliding Doors

Large Early 20th Century Apothecary Shop Cabinet or Bookcase with Sliding Doors

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

storage space. The top shelf unit has 20 open shelves, plus 4 more which are closed behind a glass door

Category

Early 20th Century European Industrial Antique Storage Units

Materials

Pine

Antique Aesthetic Movement Chinese Ebonized and Carved Bookcase, Bronze Hardware
Antique Aesthetic Movement Chinese Ebonized and Carved Bookcase, Bronze Hardware

Antique Aesthetic Movement Chinese Ebonized and Carved Bookcase, Bronze Hardware

By Kimbel and Cabus

Located in Big Flats, NY

marshland, pierced bronze figural hinges with dragons, bevelled glass doors, and central storage shelf unit

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Antique Storage Units

Materials

Bronze

Carved Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet With Adjustable Shelves, Belgium circa 1890
Carved Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet With Adjustable Shelves, Belgium circa 1890

Carved Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet With Adjustable Shelves, Belgium circa 1890

Located in Round Top, TX

single interior shelf in each of the 3 storage areas. This display cabinet unit is restored, strong and

Category

Late 19th Century Belgian Black Forest Antique Storage Units

Materials

Glass, Oak

1900s Louis Vuitton Monogram Cabin Trunk
1900s Louis Vuitton Monogram Cabin Trunk

1900s Louis Vuitton Monogram Cabin Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

, history, and an era of opulent travels. At first glance, it presents itself as more than just a storage

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Storage Units

French Faux Bamboo Armoire
French Faux Bamboo Armoire

French Faux Bamboo Armoire

Located in Sheffield, MA

. Great as entertainment unit or extra storage.

Category

19th Century French Antique Storage Units

Materials

Cherry

Early 1900's Antique French Louis XVI Style, Painted, Mirrored, 98" H Armoire
Early 1900's Antique French Louis XVI Style, Painted, Mirrored, 98" H Armoire

Early 1900's Antique French Louis XVI Style, Painted, Mirrored, 98" H Armoire

Located in Austin, TX

for ample storage space. The unit is painted and has a mirrored finish, making it a great addition to

Category

Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood, Paint

The Old Ram c.1905
The Old Ram c.1905

The Old Ram c.1905

Located in London, GB

art Gallery’s storage unit earlier this month as part of an auction sale. This item is untouched in

Category

Early 1900s British Folk Art Antique Storage Units

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Antique WH Gunlocke Quartersawn Oak Adjustable Swivel Library Office Desk Chair
Antique WH Gunlocke Quartersawn Oak Adjustable Swivel Library Office Desk Chair

Antique WH Gunlocke Quartersawn Oak Adjustable Swivel Library Office Desk Chair

By Gunlocke

Located in Dayton, OH

producing desks, credenzas, bookcases, and storage units. In the initial stages of the program, lumber

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Storage Units

Materials

Oak

Monumental Ed Ruscha Era Gas Station Tool Board Rack & Display
Monumental Ed Ruscha Era Gas Station Tool Board Rack & Display

Monumental Ed Ruscha Era Gas Station Tool Board Rack & Display

Located in Hyattsville, MD

, Wall Unit Display and Storage for Garage or Loft. The Board has been Cleaned and Waxed, Dark Areas are

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Storage Units

Materials

Iron, Steel

1940s Large Industrial Roneo Metal Cabinet, Storage Unit
1940s Large Industrial Roneo Metal Cabinet, Storage Unit

1940s Large Industrial Roneo Metal Cabinet, Storage Unit

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940s large Industrial Roneo metal cabinet/storage unit. Roneo was the market leader back in the

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Storage Units

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Industrial Kitchen Work Station
Industrial Kitchen Work Station

Industrial Kitchen Work Station

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large industrial metal storage unit atop a thick butcher block top work table. Multi-size cabinets

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Storage Units

Vintage Deco Style Doctors Cabinet/ Bar
Vintage Deco Style Doctors Cabinet/ Bar

Vintage Deco Style Doctors Cabinet/ Bar

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unique vintage doctors cabinet features a mid-size storage unit, one pull-out shelf over one

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Storage Units

Art Deco Display Cabinet
Art Deco Display Cabinet

Art Deco Display Cabinet

Located in Kastrup, DK

fitted with black fabric. Mahogany frame glass top. Lower section with storage unit with shelves behind

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Storage Units

Materials

Brass

17th Century Dutch Oakwood Chest
17th Century Dutch Oakwood Chest

17th Century Dutch Oakwood Chest

Located in Casteren, NL

17th century oakwood chest witrh mahogany details. Inside the chest are two smaller storage units

Category

Mid-17th Century Dutch Antique Storage Units

Materials

Oak

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

Antique Marble-Top Pharmacy Counter

Located in Dallas, TX

cast iron pulls. Ideal as a kitchen island or an office workspace/storage unit! circa early 1900s

Category

Early 1900s Belgian Arts and Crafts Antique Storage Units

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Gothic Revival Cabinet, Buffet
19th Century French Gothic Revival Cabinet, Buffet

19th Century French Gothic Revival Cabinet, Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

~ buffet can serve equally as well as an antique bookcase or perhaps an antique storage unit under the

Category

1870s French Gothic Antique Storage Units

19th Century Chinese Cabinet, Trunk
19th Century Chinese Cabinet, Trunk

19th Century Chinese Cabinet, Trunk

Located in Dallas, TX

and storage unit or use as blanket chest in the bedroom, circa 1880s Measures: 29 H x 34 W x 16 D.

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th Century Italian Carved Cassone Trunk with Inside Carved Raised Panel
17th Century Italian Carved Cassone Trunk with Inside Carved Raised Panel

17th Century Italian Carved Cassone Trunk with Inside Carved Raised Panel

Located in Dallas, TX

trunk can be used as a storage unit or as a bench with a back. Removable sitting shelf on top (covered

Category

Late 17th Century Italian Gothic Antique Storage Units

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Clothing Cabinet with Iron Accents, 19th Century
Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Clothing Cabinet with Iron Accents, 19th Century

Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Clothing Cabinet with Iron Accents, 19th Century

Located in Yonkers, NY

Kiri wood Tansu clothing cabinet with iron accents would be an unusual and elegant storage unit in most

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Storage Units

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer EDO  / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer EDO  / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer EDO / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old black-lacquered drawer storage unit made in Japan. Judging from the delicate

Category

19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Storage Units

Materials

Cedar

Antique Oak Globe Wernicke Bookcase with Glazed Doors in Four Sections
Antique Oak Globe Wernicke Bookcase with Glazed Doors in Four Sections

Antique Oak Globe Wernicke Bookcase with Glazed Doors in Four Sections

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

doors, graduated four tier storage units with a molded top all supported by plinth base. This is a great

Category

Early 1900s English Antique Storage Units

Materials

Oak

Cabinet Vitrine Mahogany Marquetry Bronze Mirror-Louis XV style
Cabinet Vitrine Mahogany Marquetry Bronze Mirror-Louis XV style

Cabinet Vitrine Mahogany Marquetry Bronze Mirror-Louis XV style

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

French furniture. Beautiful wood and bronze work. Ideal for: Storage unit. Exhibition of objects

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Storage Units

Materials

Bronze

Late Victorian Bookcase
Late Victorian Bookcase

Late Victorian Bookcase

Located in Antwerpen, BE

functional storage unit and a piece of artistry highlights the versatility and elegance of Victorian design

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Storage Units

Materials

Oak

Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels
Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels

Meiji Period 19th Century Japanese Kiri Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Panels

Located in Yonkers, NY

panels would be an unusual and elegant storage unit in most homes, especially in a bedroom, thanks to its

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Storage Units

Materials

Iron

Chinese Carved Camphor Chest Luggage Trunk Antique
Chinese Carved Camphor Chest Luggage Trunk Antique

Chinese Carved Camphor Chest Luggage Trunk Antique

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Europe Prior to their use in sea trade, camphor chests were used in Chinese households as storage units

Category

18th Century Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Carved Bleached Oak Cabinet from Normandy
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Carved Bleached Oak Cabinet from Normandy

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Carved Bleached Oak Cabinet from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

wonderful character and distress. This sturdy cabinet would make a wonderful storage unit in a powder room

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Storage Units

Materials

Oak

Antique Period Louis XV Walnut Wood Bonnetiere from Lyon, France
Antique Period Louis XV Walnut Wood Bonnetiere from Lyon, France

Antique Period Louis XV Walnut Wood Bonnetiere from Lyon, France

Located in Dallas, TX

wine storage unit. It currently has 3 shelves inside the piece. Body Depth=24 1/4 Crown Width=43 3

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Antique Storage Units

Materials

Walnut, Beech

18th Century French Carved Oak Breton Wardrobe
18th Century French Carved Oak Breton Wardrobe

18th Century French Carved Oak Breton Wardrobe

Located in Buxton, GB

rooms and provide various uses, such a wardrobe/Armoire, Linen Press, Bookcase or Storage Unit. A

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Storage Units

Materials

Oak

Art Nouveau Oak Letter Box
Art Nouveau Oak Letter Box

Art Nouveau Oak Letter Box

Located in London, GB

deep and 11 ½ in – 29.2 cm in height. This box would make an unusual and whimsical storage unit, while

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Storage Units

Materials

Brass, Copper, Pewter

Early 20th Century Wonderful Whimsical Bronze Bird Feeder
Early 20th Century Wonderful Whimsical Bronze Bird Feeder

Early 20th Century Wonderful Whimsical Bronze Bird Feeder

Located in Palm Springs, CA

been a favorite item of ours for years and we just unearthed it out of a storage unit. It will endear

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Storage Units

Industrial Shelving Unit
Industrial Shelving Unit

Industrial Shelving Unit

Located in Culver City, CA

Adjustable pine shelves on iron stands.

Category

1920s French Industrial Antique Storage Units

Materials

Iron

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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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