Retro Library Card Cabinet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Card Cabinet
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Card Cabinet
Oak
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Brass
Mid-20th Century Belgian Retro Library Card Cabinet
Oak
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Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Card Cabinet
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Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Card Cabinet
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Card Cabinet
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Card Cabinet
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Metal, Aluminum
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Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Card Cabinet
Metal, Brass
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Card Cabinet
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Card Cabinet
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Card Cabinet
Brass
1960s American Industrial Retro Library Card Cabinet
Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Card Cabinet
Laminate, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Card Cabinet
Wood
1960s American Retro Library Card Cabinet
Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Card Cabinet
Oak
1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Card Cabinet
Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Card Cabinet
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Card Cabinet
Brass
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Card Cabinet
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Card Cabinet
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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.