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Islamic Style Silvered Metal and Glass Illuminated Display Cabinet with Shelves
Islamic Style Silvered Metal and Glass Illuminated Display Cabinet with Shelves

Islamic Style Silvered Metal and Glass Illuminated Display Cabinet with Shelves

Located in Firenze, IT

beautifully shaped lidded cover with a ball final. This unusual storage unit is entirely handmade with truly

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Islamic Antique Storage Units

Materials

Sheet Metal, Tin

Industrial Steel Bookshelf Cabinet Unit
Industrial Steel Bookshelf Cabinet Unit

Industrial Steel Bookshelf Cabinet Unit

Located in Sheffield, MA

This industrial bookcase cabinet and or shelving unit consists of four to five shelves depending on

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Storage Units

Materials

Steel

Early 20th Century Bakers Display Shelving Unit
Early 20th Century Bakers Display Shelving Unit

Early 20th Century Bakers Display Shelving Unit

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Fabulous and beautiful old bakery display shelving unit, circa 1900. Countless lovely details in

Category

Early 1900s French Other Antique Storage Units

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Primitive Spanish Shelving Unit, 18th Century
Primitive Spanish Shelving Unit, 18th Century

Primitive Spanish Shelving Unit, 18th Century

Located in London, Charterhouse Square

Charming 18th century primitive Spanish shelving unit with great character and patina.

Category

18th Century Spanish Primitive Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Fantastic Brass Counter Display Unit-1930s France
Fantastic Brass Counter Display Unit-1930s France

Fantastic Brass Counter Display Unit-1930s France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Elegant and beautiful old shop display case / vitrine counter, from a handbag boutique in Avignon. From France of the 1930s, super stylish, and with 2 continuous separate glass shel...

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Storage Units

Materials

Brass

Antique Handwoven Cane and Bamboo Grain Basket from 19th Century, China
Antique Handwoven Cane and Bamboo Grain Basket from 19th Century, China

Antique Handwoven Cane and Bamboo Grain Basket from 19th Century, China

Located in Yonkers, NY

, perhaps in a dining or living room where it could be an storage unit for small items or utensils.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Storage Units

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Dressing Table and Chair in Macassar Ebony Veneer
Dressing Table and Chair in Macassar Ebony Veneer

Dressing Table and Chair in Macassar Ebony Veneer

Located in Paris, FR

Claude de Plasse. In the center, a large mirror is surrounded by two lateral storage units, each composed

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Storage Units

Materials

Ebony

Early 20th c. Flat File Map Cabinet c.1940
Early 20th c. Flat File Map Cabinet c.1940

Early 20th c. Flat File Map Cabinet c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

modular, vertical storage units for large documents like maps, blueprints, and artwork. They typically

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Storage Units

Materials

Oak, Pine

1920's Industrial Painted Shelving Unit
1920's Industrial Painted Shelving Unit

1920's Industrial Painted Shelving Unit

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

1920's industrial painted shelving stand. Here we present a industrial stand from the 1920's comprising of 4 tiers supported by a tubular frame. Ideal for use in the shabby chic h...

Category

1920s English Industrial Antique Storage Units

Materials

Steel

Large Kay Leroy Ruggles Umbo Shelving Unit
Large Kay Leroy Ruggles Umbo Shelving Unit

Large Kay Leroy Ruggles Umbo Shelving Unit

By Kay Leroy Ruggles

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Large Kay Leroy Ruggles Umbo Shelving Unit Unit can be taken apart for transport.

Category

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

Materials

Plastic

French Walnut and Brass Open Shelf  Unit
French Walnut and Brass Open Shelf  Unit

French Walnut and Brass Open Shelf Unit

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Walnut and Brass Open Shelf Unit The shelf or étagère is fixed to the wall, it has 4 open

Category

1920s Napoleon III Antique Storage Units

Materials

Walnut

Industrial Black Steel Single Tier 4 Person Locker Unit
Industrial Black Steel Single Tier 4 Person Locker Unit

Industrial Black Steel Single Tier 4 Person Locker Unit

Located in New York, NY

Black painted steel four person single tier Industrial unit locker with honeycomb grates and extra

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Storage Units

Materials

Steel

Coat Rack In Solid Oak Late 19th Louis Philippe Style
Coat Rack In Solid Oak Late 19th Louis Philippe Style

Coat Rack In Solid Oak Late 19th Louis Philippe Style

Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR

, luxury thanks to the various brass elements, elegance thanks to the bevelled mirror. This storage unit

Category

1890s French Louis Philippe Antique Storage Units

Materials

Oak

Antique Wall Unit, Wabi Sabi, Original Black Paint, Scandinavia 1800s
Antique Wall Unit, Wabi Sabi, Original Black Paint, Scandinavia 1800s

Antique Wall Unit, Wabi Sabi, Original Black Paint, Scandinavia 1800s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Beautiful wall unit in pine. Handcrafted by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the mid 1800s. A great wall

Category

19th Century Swedish Romantic Antique Storage Units

Materials

Pine

Ebonized Empire Style Shelf Unit with Brass Mounts
Ebonized Empire Style Shelf Unit with Brass Mounts

Ebonized Empire Style Shelf Unit with Brass Mounts

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1920s ebonised empire style book case shelf unit. Three columns of open shelves with

Category

1920s French Empire Antique Storage Units

Materials

Brass

Vintage Industrial Brass & Steel Court House File Cabinet Wall-Unit
Vintage Industrial Brass & Steel Court House File Cabinet Wall-Unit

Vintage Industrial Brass & Steel Court House File Cabinet Wall-Unit

Located in Lafayette, IN

would make a phenomenal office piece, wall-unit or unique wine cabinet/cellar!

Category

1920s American Industrial Antique Storage Units

Materials

Brass, Steel

Re-Imagined 1920s Industrial Steel Courthouse File Cabinet Wall Unit
Re-Imagined 1920s Industrial Steel Courthouse File Cabinet Wall Unit

Re-Imagined 1920s Industrial Steel Courthouse File Cabinet Wall Unit

Located in Lafayette, IN

cabinet has the authentic Industrial charm you want and the storage/utility you need (Plus enough labelled

Category

1920s American Industrial Antique Storage Units

Materials

Brass, Steel

C. 1900 Monumental Harley-Davidson W.C. Heller & Co. Wall Unit
C. 1900 Monumental Harley-Davidson W.C. Heller & Co. Wall Unit

C. 1900 Monumental Harley-Davidson W.C. Heller & Co. Wall Unit

Located in Norwalk, CT

A fantastic, monumental oak wood wall unit ordered by Bradburn Bros. for an early Harley-Davidson

Category

Early 1900s American Antique Storage Units

Materials

Sheet Metal

Antique Pine Hanging Shelf Unit, or Open Cupboard
Antique Pine Hanging Shelf Unit, or Open Cupboard

Antique Pine Hanging Shelf Unit, or Open Cupboard

Located in Highwood, IL

Wonderful antique pine hanging cabinet, with beautiful hand-carved pierced fretwork. Difficult to say what country it might have originated, but my best hypothesis would be Ireland a...

Category

1890s Irish Country Antique Storage Units

1970s Brass Faux Bamboo Etagere Unit, Hollywood Regency  1980s
1970s Brass Faux Bamboo Etagere Unit, Hollywood Regency  1980s

1970s Brass Faux Bamboo Etagere Unit, Hollywood Regency 1980s

Located in Miami, FL

An amazing late 1970s early 1980s Italian display unit etagere in brass plated faux bamboo and the

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Storage Units

Materials

Brass

Monumental 1905 Vintage Industrial Raw Steel Court House File Cabinet Wall-Unit
Monumental 1905 Vintage Industrial Raw Steel Court House File Cabinet Wall-Unit

Monumental 1905 Vintage Industrial Raw Steel Court House File Cabinet Wall-Unit

By Art Metal Co.

Located in Lafayette, IN

size, this piece would make a phenomenal office piece, wall-unit or unique wine cabinet/cellar!   

Category

Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Storage Units

Materials

Brass, Steel

Theodore Scherf Oak and Iron Shelving Unit, circa 1900
Theodore Scherf Oak and Iron Shelving Unit, circa 1900

Theodore Scherf Oak and Iron Shelving Unit, circa 1900

By Théodore Scherf

Located in Culver City, CA

Painted iron frame with oak shelves. Manufactured by TH Scherf, 49 Rue Lauriston, Paris.

Category

Early 1900s French Industrial Antique Storage Units

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century Victorian French Marquetry Inlaid Etagere / Shelving Unit
Antique 19th Century Victorian French Marquetry Inlaid Etagere / Shelving Unit

Antique 19th Century Victorian French Marquetry Inlaid Etagere / Shelving Unit

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique 19th Century quality Victorian French marquetry inlaid etagere having the original pierced brass gallery three extremely attractive tiers with quality marquetry inlaid decora...

Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Storage Units

Materials

Other

Industrial Metal Shelving Unit, by Theodore Scherf, Paris, France, 19th Century
Industrial Metal Shelving Unit, by Theodore Scherf, Paris, France, 19th Century

Industrial Metal Shelving Unit, by Theodore Scherf, Paris, France, 19th Century

By Théodore Scherf

Located in Richmond, Surrey

Industrial Shelving Unit made by Theodore Scherf, Paris. Would have once been used in a textile

Category

1910s French Industrial Antique Storage Units

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tall Two Section Burl Wood Cabinet with Four Doors
Tall Two Section Burl Wood Cabinet with Four Doors

Tall Two Section Burl Wood Cabinet with Four Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

two section burl wood cabinet would be an impressive storage unit in most homes, perhaps as a dresser

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood, Burl

Late 19th century Faux bamboo and marble bedside table, France
Late 19th century Faux bamboo and marble bedside table, France

Late 19th century Faux bamboo and marble bedside table, France

Located in Meulebeke, BE

from pine wood and accented with Carrara marble top. It features one drawer and a small storage unit

Category

Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Storage Units

Materials

Carrara Marble

Teak Shelving System, in Poul Cadovius style, 1960, Set
Teak Shelving System, in Poul Cadovius style, 1960, Set

Teak Shelving System, in Poul Cadovius style, 1960, Set

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Rødekro, DK

makes it ideal as a bookshelf, display unit, or storage solution in living rooms, offices, or interiors

Category

Mid-19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Storage Units

Materials

Steel

1890-1910 French Iron Étagère Shelf
1890-1910 French Iron Étagère Shelf

1890-1910 French Iron Étagère Shelf

Located in Surrey, BC

include glass shelves, unusual corner joinery, and stepped out lower shelves. Great storage/display unit

Category

1890s French Industrial Antique Storage Units

Materials

Iron

Exceptional 19th Century Cherry Hutch
Exceptional 19th Century Cherry Hutch

Exceptional 19th Century Cherry Hutch

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A large and very well made Antique Hutch with plenty of room for storage and display. The base unit

Category

19th Century Rustic Antique Storage Units

Materials

Cherry

Antique Aesthestic Movement Bamboo Three Tier Shelf Etagere Bookcase
Antique Aesthestic Movement Bamboo Three Tier Shelf Etagere Bookcase

Antique Aesthestic Movement Bamboo Three Tier Shelf Etagere Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

finials. Narrow shelving unit providing substantial storage while occupying a relatively small footprint

Category

Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Storage Units

Materials

Bamboo, Walnut

Large Antique Bleached Carved Oak Bookcase Cabinet from France
Large Antique Bleached Carved Oak Bookcase Cabinet from France

Large Antique Bleached Carved Oak Bookcase Cabinet from France

Located in Round Top, TX

doors in the lower section with a single interior shelf in each of the 3 storage areas. This large wall

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Storage Units

Materials

Oak, Bentwood

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

Japanese Osaka Merchant's Shop Storage Chest, Wooden, Meiji Period 19th Century
Japanese Osaka Merchant's Shop Storage Chest, Wooden, Meiji Period 19th Century

Japanese Osaka Merchant's Shop Storage Chest, Wooden, Meiji Period 19th Century

Located in Prahran, Victoria

. The choba dansu is very versatile and could be used as a sideboard, a storage cabinet, a TV unit or a

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century American Iron Prison Bed
Early 20th Century American Iron Prison Bed

Early 20th Century American Iron Prison Bed

Located in Santa Monica, CA

unit for storage. Or, planted with succulents in the garden. Or just a great daybed and conversation

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Storage Units

Materials

Iron

Antique Painted Folk Art Chest of Drawers, C1900
Antique Painted Folk Art Chest of Drawers, C1900

Antique Painted Folk Art Chest of Drawers, C1900

Located in Trensacq, FR

theme. This nicely proportioned and practical piece would work perfectly as a stand-alone unit, as

Category

Early 20th Century European Folk Art Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early Unit Bookcase
Early Unit Bookcase

Early Unit Bookcase

Located in New York, NY

Stacking bookcase of mahogany and leaded glass manufactured by Globe-Wernicke
of Cincinnati. Early expression, c. 1890's, of this seminal idea in modern design.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Storage Units

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Industrial wooden storage unit
Industrial wooden storage unit

Industrial wooden storage unit

Located in Chicago, IL

Great vintage industrial wooden storage unit with one bottom row of drawers.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Grains Storage Unit
Grains Storage Unit

Grains Storage Unit

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large 20 drawer green painted wood grain cupboard

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

French Art Nouveau Ebonized and Brass Repoussé High Cabinet Storage Unit
French Art Nouveau Ebonized and Brass Repoussé High Cabinet Storage Unit

French Art Nouveau Ebonized and Brass Repoussé High Cabinet Storage Unit

Located in Brussels, Ixelles

Splendid Art Nouveau period high cabinet, ebonized wood corpus, hand-painted scenery on both front doors, brass repoussé side panels with floral motifs.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Storage Units

Materials

Brass

Original Coathanger chair/ umbrella stand/ storage unit/ mirror
Original Coathanger chair/ umbrella stand/ storage unit/ mirror

Original Coathanger chair/ umbrella stand/ storage unit/ mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pretty amazing oak coat hanger chair, with room for storage, Umbrellas and even a seat. Great for

Category

19th Century British Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Original Art Deco Display and Storage Cabinet
Original Art Deco Display and Storage Cabinet

Original Art Deco Display and Storage Cabinet

Located in Kent, GB

. Ideal as a telephone table and storage unit in a hallway, circa 1930s.

Category

Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Antique Storage Units

Materials

Walnut

Large Scale Country Store Grain Counter
Large Scale Country Store Grain Counter

Large Scale Country Store Grain Counter

Located in Toronto, ON

Rare grain storage unit with sliding glass fronted bin drawers.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Storage Units

Materials

Metal

18th Century French Armoire
18th Century French Armoire

18th Century French Armoire

Located in San Francisco, CA

18th Century French Armoire (cabinet, storage unit, ) more photos can be sent to you

Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Storage Units

Bleached Oak Wellington Chest, circa 1900
Bleached Oak Wellington Chest, circa 1900

Bleached Oak Wellington Chest, circa 1900

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

drawers. This would make a good storage unit for shoes.

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Early 1900s Antique Storage Units

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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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