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Italian 1960's modular wall unit
Italian 1960's modular wall unit

Italian 1960's modular wall unit

Located in Diest, BE

This refined modular Italian wall unit combines timeless mid-century aesthetics with exceptional

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Kartell style Stacking Modular Storage Unit
Kartell style Stacking Modular Storage Unit

Kartell style Stacking Modular Storage Unit

By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri

Located in Rochester, NY

Kartell style three section five color plastic Componibili type modular stacking circular storage

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Plastic

Michel Ducaroy Modular Wall Unit in Black
Michel Ducaroy Modular Wall Unit in Black

Michel Ducaroy Modular Wall Unit in Black

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Michel Ducaroy, modular wall system, wood and aluminum, France, 1970s. Free standing room

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Henredon Vintage Chestnut and Pecan Modular Console
Henredon Vintage Chestnut and Pecan Modular Console

Henredon Vintage Chestnut and Pecan Modular Console

By Henredon

Located in Chattanooga, TN

a four-piece modular unit with chestnut and pecan construction. Two chests and a slate tabletop may

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Chestnut

Vintage Paul McCobb Planner Group Modular Credenza
Vintage Paul McCobb Planner Group Modular Credenza

Vintage Paul McCobb Planner Group Modular Credenza

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-Century Planner Group three-piece modular credenza unit by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Maple

Three Ristomatti Ratia Palaset Modular Storage Cubes
Three Ristomatti Ratia Palaset Modular Storage Cubes

Three Ristomatti Ratia Palaset Modular Storage Cubes

By Ristomatti Ratia, Treston

Located in San Mateo, CA

Set of three Palaset storage cubes designed by Ristomatti Ratia and produced by Treston. These are painted plastic and were only produced for a few years in the 1970s. These have the...

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Cabinets

Materials

Plastic

Gallotti & Radice Glass Modular System Air Unit Storage
Gallotti & Radice Glass Modular System Air Unit Storage

Gallotti & Radice Glass Modular System Air Unit Storage

By Pinuccio Borgonovo, Gallotti & Radice

Located in New York, NY

Measures: 72” W x 36” H x 20” D (1) Double Door Unit (1) 2-drawer unit Modular system of wooden

Category

2010s Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass

Gallotti & Radice Glass Modular System Air Unit Storage
Gallotti & Radice Glass Modular System Air Unit Storage

Gallotti & Radice Glass Modular System Air Unit Storage

By Pinuccio Borgonovo, Gallotti & Radice

Located in New York, NY

Modular system of wooden elements covered by painted glass. Inside it’s 16 inches high and 8 inches

Category

2010s Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass

Poul Cadovius modular Royal Wall System 1950s Denmark
Poul Cadovius modular Royal Wall System 1950s Denmark

Poul Cadovius modular Royal Wall System 1950s Denmark

By Royal System, Poul Cadovius

Located in Den Haag, NL

can optionally be arranged at your own discretion. There are 2 Cabinets present, 4 times 198 cm high

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Louis Van Teefelen Modular Wall Unit, Netherlands, circa 1965
Louis Van Teefelen Modular Wall Unit, Netherlands, circa 1965

Louis Van Teefelen Modular Wall Unit, Netherlands, circa 1965

By Louis Van Teeffelen

Located in Toronto, ON

A cool and functional single modular wall unit with painted ebonized legs and teak veneered

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Set of Four Ristomatti Ratia Palaset Modular Storage Boxes
Set of Four Ristomatti Ratia Palaset Modular Storage Boxes

Set of Four Ristomatti Ratia Palaset Modular Storage Boxes

By Palaset, Treston

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Palaset Treston Oy four modular storage boxes, circa 1970. Featuring White exterior with an

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Resin

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Planner Group Modular Credenza
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Planner Group Modular Credenza

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Planner Group Modular Credenza

By Paul McCobb

Located in Astoria, NY

Mid-Century Modern Modular credenza or cabinet designed by American furniture and Industrial

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Galerie l'Orme modular wall unit in solid elm
Galerie l'Orme modular wall unit in solid elm

Galerie l'Orme modular wall unit in solid elm

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

French modular wall unit by Galerie l'Orme, produced in Paris in the 1970s. Crafted from solid elm

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Custom-Made Modular Wall Unit in Teak, Mahogany and Brass
Custom-Made Modular Wall Unit in Teak, Mahogany and Brass

Custom-Made Modular Wall Unit in Teak, Mahogany and Brass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Modular wall unit, teak, mahogany, brass, Germany, 1970s Adjustable, open wall unit in teak and

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Poul Cadovius Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Cado Royal Modular Wall Unit
Poul Cadovius Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Cado Royal Modular Wall Unit

Poul Cadovius Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Cado Royal Modular Wall Unit

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

cabinets have sliding glass doors, each with a single glass shelf. Another cabinet has a basket weave front

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Modular Wall System Designed by Yngve Ekström for Luxus, Sweden, 1950s
Modular Wall System Designed by Yngve Ekström for Luxus, Sweden, 1950s

Modular Wall System Designed by Yngve Ekström for Luxus, Sweden, 1950s

By Yngve Ekström

Located in Stockholm, SE

Modular wall system designed by Yngve Ekström for Luxus, Sweden. 1950's. Oak, glass and lacquered

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase or Room Divider by Lou Hodges, c1970s
Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase or Room Divider by Lou Hodges, c1970s

Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase or Room Divider by Lou Hodges, c1970s

By Lou Hodges

Located in Chino Hills, CA

For sale is mid-century modern marvel - a cerused oak modular standalone shelving unit, designed by

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Rosewood Modular Wall Unit Designed by Georg Satink for WK Mobel c
Midcentury Rosewood Modular Wall Unit Designed by Georg Satink for WK Mobel c

Midcentury Rosewood Modular Wall Unit Designed by Georg Satink for WK Mobel c

By WK Möbel

Located in San Francisco, CA

About A large rosewood modular wall unit consisting of three separate wall units. Each piece can

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Important Eames/Saarinen Modular Case Goods
Important Eames/Saarinen Modular Case Goods

Important Eames/Saarinen Modular Case Goods

Located in New York, NY

Unadorned but graphically powerful seven-piece grouping of modular case goods designed by Charles

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Modular Vitrine Cabinet
Modular Vitrine Cabinet

Modular Vitrine Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A modular display cabinet with three separate compartments, which can be stacked to suit your needs

Category

Vintage 1930s Cabinets

Vintage modular steel cabinet
Vintage modular steel cabinet

Vintage modular steel cabinet

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Vintage modular steel cabinet with brass hardware. There are 8 seperate pieces which can be

Category

Vintage 1930s American Cabinets

Materials

Steel, Brass

Paul McCobb modular cabinet
Paul McCobb modular cabinet

Paul McCobb modular cabinet

Located in Treasure Island, CA

seperate. cabinets shown here, which can be configured in any way desired.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Modular Stacking Postal Cabinet
Modular Stacking Postal Cabinet

Modular Stacking Postal Cabinet

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Good looking mega multi-drawer cabinet, perfect for vintage office installation.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Modular Borge Mogensen Bookcase/Cabinet
Modular Borge Mogensen Bookcase/Cabinet

Modular Borge Mogensen Bookcase/Cabinet

Located in Treasure Island, CA

details are clever as all get out. Fantastic modular design. Adjustable shelves throughout. The shelving

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Modular Filing Cabinet 1920's
Modular Filing Cabinet 1920's

Modular Filing Cabinet 1920's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique filing cabinet from the 1920's. Modular! There are 6 separate levels (including top and base

Category

Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Asian-Inspired Modular Storage Cabinet
Asian-Inspired Modular Storage Cabinet

Asian-Inspired Modular Storage Cabinet

Located in Santa Monica, CA

This practical and beautiful cabinet arrangement can be moved around to suit a number of needs. The

Category

20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Unique Modular Lacquered Storage Cabinets
Unique Modular Lacquered Storage Cabinets

Unique Modular Lacquered Storage Cabinets

Located in Pasadena, CA

folded leather traps. Selected edges of the cabinets have been left unpainted and expose the natural wood

Category

Vintage 1970s American Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Leather

1930's Modular File Cabinet
1930's Modular File Cabinet

1930's Modular File Cabinet

Located in Treasure Island, CA

A rare configuration of a Steelcase mix-and-match drawer unit. Key included.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Cabinets

Materials

Steel, Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Modular Cabinet
Paul McCobb Planner Group Modular Cabinet

Paul McCobb Planner Group Modular Cabinet

By Paul McCobb

Located in Berkeley, CA

A unique modular cabinet system designed by Paul McCobb featuring a two-door cabinet with a shelf

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage 1970s Castelli Modular Cabinet on Casters
Vintage 1970s Castelli Modular Cabinet on Casters

Vintage 1970s Castelli Modular Cabinet on Casters

By Anna Castelli Ferrieri

Located in Hudson, NY

Vintage 1970s Castelli modular cabinet on casters for Kartell.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Plastic

Danish Rosewood Mid-Century Modular Cabinet Secretaire
Danish Rosewood Mid-Century Modular Cabinet Secretaire

Danish Rosewood Mid-Century Modular Cabinet Secretaire

Located in St. Louis, MO

Modular Danish modern rosewood cabinet. This is two pieces. Bottom piece opens to reveal shelving

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Paul McCobb Planner Group 3-Piece Modular Cabinet
Paul McCobb Planner Group 3-Piece Modular Cabinet

Paul McCobb Planner Group 3-Piece Modular Cabinet

By Paul McCobb

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Paul McCobb planner group 3-piece modular cabinet. Set includes: Low coffee table, glass front

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Maple

A Pair of 1930s Modular Cherry Custom Made Cabinets
A Pair of 1930s Modular Cherry Custom Made Cabinets

A Pair of 1930s Modular Cherry Custom Made Cabinets

Located in Essex, MA

A pair of 1930s modular, stacking custom made cabinets, commissioned in 1939 by a Cambridge

Category

Vintage 1930s American Cabinets

Materials

Cherry, Wood, Maple

Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen Organic Design Modular Cabinets MoMA
Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen Organic Design Modular Cabinets MoMA

Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen Organic Design Modular Cabinets MoMA

By Charles Eames

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Extremely rare modular cabinets designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen for the 1941 Organic

Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Metal Industrial Gispen 5600 Modular Cabinet, 1959 Holland, by Andre Cordemeyer
Metal Industrial Gispen 5600 Modular Cabinet, 1959 Holland, by Andre Cordemeyer

Metal Industrial Gispen 5600 Modular Cabinet, 1959 Holland, by Andre Cordemeyer

By André R. Cordemeyer, Gispen

Located in Beek en Donk, NL

This 5600 modular wall system was designed by Dutch Industrial designer Andre Cordemeyer for Gispen

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Industrial Metal Modular Wall Unit Bookcase Cabinet by Wim Rietveld for Gispen
Industrial Metal Modular Wall Unit Bookcase Cabinet by Wim Rietveld for Gispen

Industrial Metal Modular Wall Unit Bookcase Cabinet by Wim Rietveld for Gispen

By Wim Rietveld

Located in Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Modular wall unit model no. 663 made from multicolored enameled metal, designed by Wim Rietveld for

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modular Gispen 5600 Cabinet by A.R. Cordemeijer Dutch Design, 1960s
Mid-Century Modular Gispen 5600 Cabinet by A.R. Cordemeijer Dutch Design, 1960s

Mid-Century Modular Gispen 5600 Cabinet by A.R. Cordemeijer Dutch Design, 1960s

By Gispen, A.R. Cordemeijer

Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant

Industrial Gispen 5600 cabinet designed by A.R. Cordemeijer in the 1960s. This modular system

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Pair of Metal Modular Cabinets by USM Haller in Green by Fritz Haller
Pair of Metal Modular Cabinets by USM Haller in Green by Fritz Haller

Pair of Metal Modular Cabinets by USM Haller in Green by Fritz Haller

By Fritz Haller, Usm Haller

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful vintage set or cabinets in green designed by Fritz Haller for Usm Haller, Switzerland

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Chrome, Steel

7 Modular Furniture, 1970
7 Modular Furniture, 1970

7 Modular Furniture, 1970

By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani

Located in Fossano, IT

Exceptional 7 modular cabinets in various combinations as well as singular, because each one is

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Modular Drawers by Daniele Lago
Modular Drawers by Daniele Lago

Modular Drawers by Daniele Lago

By Daniele Lago

Located in Brussels , BE

6 modular drawers by Daniele Lago for Morgana.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley Modular Corner Unit
Edward Wormley Modular Corner Unit

Edward Wormley Modular Corner Unit

Located in New York, NY

Modular unit by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. A great example of Wormley's early work. Four individual

Category

Vintage 1940s American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Gispen 5600 Modular Storage System
Gispen 5600 Modular Storage System

Gispen 5600 Modular Storage System

By A.R. Cordemeijer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

for Gispen. The unit is modular and can be modified is numerous different configurations, whether

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Modular Polished Steel Office File System
Vintage Modular Polished Steel Office File System

Vintage Modular Polished Steel Office File System

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Stacks for maximum flexibility, expertly restored.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Leather

Large Modular Wall Unit in teak by Louis Van Teeffelen, 1950s
Large Modular Wall Unit in teak by Louis Van Teeffelen, 1950s

Large Modular Wall Unit in teak by Louis Van Teeffelen, 1950s

By Louis Van Teeffelen

Located in Beek en Donk, NL

. The modular unit contains 4 cabinets and 8 shelves. The teak wooden, high quality, veneered elements

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Finn Juhl Modular Teak Wall Unit / Office Shelving for France & Son
Finn Juhl Modular Teak Wall Unit / Office Shelving for France & Son

Finn Juhl Modular Teak Wall Unit / Office Shelving for France & Son

By France & Søn, Finn Juhl

Located in New Westminster, British Columbia

additional structural stability. The modularity allows you to shuffle the upper components to suit your needs

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

1960s Midcentury Modular Set by Mojmir Pozar for UP Zavody
1960s Midcentury Modular Set by Mojmir Pozar for UP Zavody

1960s Midcentury Modular Set by Mojmir Pozar for UP Zavody

By Up Závody

Located in Brno, CZ

, Bucovice factory in 1960s Czechoslovakia. This is a Modular set that consists of a writing desk, cabinet

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass, Bakelite, Beech, Birch

Poul Nørreklit Modular Shelving Storage System Unit Lucite Danish Mid Century

Poul Nørreklit Modular Shelving Storage System Unit Lucite Danish Mid Century

By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik, Poul Nørreklit

Located in London, GB

Rare Scandinavian 20th century design. This modular Selectform wall system was designed circa 1968

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Teak Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé, 1950s, Dutch Midcentury
Teak Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé, 1950s, Dutch Midcentury

Teak Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé, 1950s, Dutch Midcentury

By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen

Located in Beek en Donk, NL

Well detailed 1950s teak wooden wall unit by Dutch designer Louis Van Teeffelen. The modular unit

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Teak Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé, 1950s, Dutch Midcentury
Teak Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé, 1950s, Dutch Midcentury

Teak Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé, 1950s, Dutch Midcentury

By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen

Located in Beek en Donk, NL

(Holland) and designed by Louis Van Teeffelen in the 1950s. In excellent condition. This modular wall

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Teak Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for WéBé, 1950s, Dutch Mid-Century
Teak Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for WéBé, 1950s, Dutch Mid-Century

Teak Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for WéBé, 1950s, Dutch Mid-Century

By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé

Located in Beek en Donk, NL

(Holland) and designed by Louis Van Teeffelen in the 1950s. In excellent condition. This modular wall unit

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid Century  Modern Modular 4 Part Teak Wall Unit Bookcase Display Cabinet161
Mid Century  Modern Modular 4 Part Teak Wall Unit Bookcase Display Cabinet161

Mid Century Modern Modular 4 Part Teak Wall Unit Bookcase Display Cabinet161

By Nathan Furniture

Located in Atlanta, GA

bottom cabinet. Someone cut a hole in the tall cabinet on the right for cables. This can easily be hidden

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Teak

Modular Plastic Drawer System Storage Cabinet
Modular Plastic Drawer System Storage Cabinet

Modular Plastic Drawer System Storage Cabinet

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Very colorful modular plastic drawer system. Maker unknown.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Paul McCobb Modular Cabinet on a Platform, Planner Group
Paul McCobb Modular Cabinet on a Platform, Planner Group

Paul McCobb Modular Cabinet on a Platform, Planner Group

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Crockett, CA

Two piece modular Paul McCobb platform with a storage cabinet. A combination finish of natural

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Palaset Modular Storage Cubes by Treston of Finland
Palaset Modular Storage Cubes by Treston of Finland

Palaset Modular Storage Cubes by Treston of Finland

By Treston

Located in San Diego, CA

15 Modular Palaset Storage Cubes by Treston of Finland c.1968.

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Abstracta Modular Shelving System by Poul Cadovius
Abstracta Modular Shelving System by Poul Cadovius

Abstracta Modular Shelving System by Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius, Royal System

Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL

The Abstracta system was designed by Poul Cadovius in 1952 for Royal System. The tubes made of black painted steel, with aluminum connection parts and metal string to place on the gl...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Minimalist Modular Sideboard in Caribbean Walnut Solid Wood
Minimalist Modular Sideboard in Caribbean Walnut Solid Wood

Minimalist Modular Sideboard in Caribbean Walnut Solid Wood

By Ania Wolowska

Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo

The Kalan Modular Sideboard, simple and versatile, works as unit but also allows to create

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

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Modular Kitchen Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of modular kitchen cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct modular kitchen cabinets — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are 67 antique and vintage modular kitchen cabinets for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 19 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of modular kitchen cabinets available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Modular kitchen cabinets made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Modular kitchen cabinets have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Driade, Driadelab and Paul McCobb are consistently popular.

How Much are Modular Kitchen Cabinets?

Modular kitchen cabinets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,670, while the lowest priced sells for $368 and the highest can go for as much as $39,005.

Finding the Right Cabinets for You

Although traditionally used in the bedroom to store garments that would not be hung in a closet, an antique or vintage cabinet can easily find a purpose in rooms throughout your entire house.

The world's first storage cabinets, reportedly constructed in Renaissance-era Europe, were demonstrative of excellence in carpentry and the work of master carvers. These robust bureaus or sophisticated chests of drawers were typically built from common woods, such as oak or walnut. Although they were fairly uniform in structure and lacked the bright colors of modern-day furniture, case pieces and storage cabinets that date from the 18th century and earlier were often found in the homes of nobility.

Their intricate carvings and various embellishments — adornments made from ivory, ornate lacquer work and, later, glass shelvings — reflect the elegance with which these decorative furnishings were associated. Given its valuable purpose and the beauty of the early furnishings' designs, the storage cabinet is an investment that will never go out of style.

The practical design that defines the earliest storage cabinets has inspired the creation of household must-haves, like minimalist drink trolleys and marble wood bookcases. From hiding outdoor gear in the mudroom to decluttering your kitchen with a tall kitchen pantry cabinet, these versatile furnishings have now become available in enough sizes, styles and colors to accommodate any space. After all, these aren't your run-of-the-mill filing cabinets.

A sophisticated storage cabinet — wood storage cabinets with doors and shelves, for example — can serve as a room divider when necessary, while the right vintage wall unit or floor-to-ceiling cabinetry solutions can seamlessly become part of any space without disrupting the energy of the room. And although you may hide items away in its drawers, bookworms might prefer a storage cabinet with open shelving for displaying favorite books or other media.

One-of-a-kind solutions for the modern consumer abound, but enthusiasts of understated, classical beauty may turn to Baroque-style storage cabinets. Elsewhere, admirers of mid-century modernism looking to make a statement with their case pieces will warm to the dark woods and clean lines of vintage storage cabinets by Paul McCobb, Florence Knoll or Edward Wormley.

Sometimes the best renovation is a reorganization. If you're ready to organize and elevate your space, a luxury storage cabinet is the addition you need.

Find a variety of vintage and antique storage cabinets on 1stDibs, including unique Art Deco storage cabinets, chinoiserie cabinets and more.

Questions About Modular Kitchen Cabinets
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Modular kitchen cabinets can be made out of any material, but wood, steel and fiberboard are the most common materials.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Traditional knobs and metal bars are the most popular kitchen cabinet pulls. They’re timeless and easily customizable.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can do a number of things with metal kitchen cabinets. They can provide storage space not only in a kitchen, but also in other rooms of the home. To enhance their appearance, consider refinishing them or installing new hardware. Find a variety of metal kitchen cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes lacquer is good for kitchen cabinets since it is hard and durable. Lacquer finishes tend to be quite smooth and seamless.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Considering the fact that oak kitchen cabinets were most popular during the 1980s and 90s, they may feel slightly outdated today. However, depending on how the rest of the kitchen is designed, oak cabinets can certainly appear more contemporary.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Corner kitchen cabinets tend to be bigger than regular cabinets. Using corner cabinets to store larger items, such as blenders, rice cookers and slow-cookers, is an efficient way to put these furnishings to work.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While a lot has to do with personal preference and price point, the best wood for cabinets include Red Oak, White Oak, Maple Wood, Hickory Wood, Cherry Wood and Birch Wood. All of these are fairly strong and durable.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, painting kitchen cabinets is a great idea. Painting kitchen cabinets is quite economical and can give your kitchen a stylish, updated look.

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