There is a range of oak glass cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique oak glass cabinets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
wood,
oak and
glass. Find 417 antique and vintage oak glass cabinets at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 16 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Oak glass cabinets have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Oak glass cabinets made by
Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with
Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small oak glass cabinets measuring 4 inches across. Many oak glass cabinets are appealing in their simplicity, but
Globe Wernicke,
Anton Lucas and
R.J. Horner & Co. produced popular oak glass cabinets that are worth a look.
Oak glass cabinets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,185, while the lowest priced sells for $300 and the highest can go for as much as $325,000.
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.