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Bleached walnut cabinet
Bleached walnut cabinet

Bleached walnut cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Bleached walnut cabinet with one drawer and three internal glass shelf compartments.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Indonesian Teak Cabinet
Vintage Indonesian Teak Cabinet

Vintage Indonesian Teak Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional vintage Indonesian cabinet is a masterclass in primitive craftsmanship and enduring design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Antique Glass Cabinet
Antique Glass Cabinet

Antique Glass Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Unusual narrow Wabi Sabi glass cabinet. Originally used for storing spices. Light enough to hang on a wall. Original hard ware intact including the key. Circa 1950. This glass cabin...

Category

Vintage 1950s Indonesian Organic Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Ocularist's Glass Eye Cabinet
Ocularist's Glass Eye Cabinet

Ocularist's Glass Eye Cabinet

Located in New Orleans, LA

Ocularist's Glass Eye Cabinet 19th Century This 19th-century cabinet contains an assortment of 650 individual hand-blown glass eyes. A collection of this magnitude would have reside...

Category

Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Danish Teak Cabinet , 1950s
Danish Teak Cabinet , 1950s

Danish Teak Cabinet , 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Cabinet on tapered legs, front with two doors, behind which shelves and pull-out trays. Denmark, middle of the 20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

English Painted Side Cabinet
English Painted Side Cabinet

English Painted Side Cabinet

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

19th C English pine side cabinet on a saber leg. 1890

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Michel Dufet Modernist Cabinet
Michel Dufet Modernist Cabinet

Michel Dufet Modernist Cabinet

By Michel Dufet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French modernist cabinet. Pictured in period documentation.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Cabinets

Materials

Ash, Rosewood

Italian Painted Side Cabinet
Italian Painted Side Cabinet

Italian Painted Side Cabinet

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Stunning early 19th C Italian painted oak side cabinet with good architectural decoration. 1820

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Dutch Painted Bedside Cabinet
Dutch Painted Bedside Cabinet

Dutch Painted Bedside Cabinet

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Unusual 19th C Dutch painted oak bedside cabinet with false drawer and tambour front. 1860

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Bernhardt Interiors Cabinet
Bernhardt Interiors Cabinet

Bernhardt Interiors Cabinet

By Bernhardt Design

Located in Toledo, OH

Bernhardt Interiors two door cabinet. German silver wrapped over wood. 40" W x 18" D x 30" H.

Category

20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Italian / Dutch Design Derk Jan De Vries, Samara Storage Unit – 1970s
Italian / Dutch Design Derk Jan De Vries, Samara Storage Unit – 1970s

Italian / Dutch Design Derk Jan De Vries, Samara Storage Unit – 1970s

By Maisa

Located in Renens, CH

The Samara storage unit was designed by Dutch-born Derk Jan de Vries, who relocated to Italy in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Ash

Dutch Renaissance Cabinet
Dutch Renaissance Cabinet

Dutch Renaissance Cabinet

$10,055Sale Price|20% Off

Dutch Renaissance Cabinet

Located in Casteren, NL

Renaissance cabinet made from oakwood. Originates Netherlands, dating circa 1750.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Golden Oak Cabinet
Golden Oak Cabinet

Golden Oak Cabinet

$2,431Sale Price|53% Off

Golden Oak Cabinet

Located in Cheshire, GB

Golden oak cabinet, the carved moulded cornice above two leaded glazed doors. Above a bevelled mirror back. To the base section with large freeze drawer and a pair of carved cupboard...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Wall mounted wood cabinet by Savoie, France, 1980s, low cabinet
Wall mounted wood cabinet by Savoie, France, 1980s, low cabinet

Wall mounted wood cabinet by Savoie, France, 1980s, low cabinet

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A compact pine cabinet crafted in the Savoie, featuring warm natural tones and simple, functional detailing. Designed with two circular recessed handles and clean lines, it reflects ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Eric Bagge Modernist Cabinet
Eric Bagge Modernist Cabinet

Eric Bagge Modernist Cabinet

By Eric Bagge

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French Modernist Art Deco cabinet by Eric Bagge in Brazilian rosewood and elm, with nickeled bronze lockplates, circa 1930. Measures: 52" wide x 63.5" high.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Small Renaissance Cabinet
Small Renaissance Cabinet

Small Renaissance Cabinet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

SMALL RENAISSANCE CABINET ORIGIN: PROVENCE PERIOD: END OF THE 16th CENTURY Height: 175cm Length: 102cm Depth: 50cm Blond walnut This small cabinet in walnut with two bodies open...

Category

Antique 16th Century Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Korean Elmwood Cabinet
Korean Elmwood Cabinet

Korean Elmwood Cabinet

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a classic Korean elm wood two-door cabinet with lovely brass door mounts, center medallion and corner mounts. The interior contains a series of drawers and open shelves.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Antique Arts & Crafts Pine 20-Drawer Filing Cabinet or Apothecary Cabinet
Antique Arts & Crafts Pine 20-Drawer Filing Cabinet or Apothecary Cabinet

Antique Arts & Crafts Pine 20-Drawer Filing Cabinet or Apothecary Cabinet

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

Would make an excellent parts cabinet or art supply cabinet. Also perfect for wine storage.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Rustic Farmhouse Cubby Cabinet
Antique Rustic Farmhouse Cubby Cabinet

Antique Rustic Farmhouse Cubby Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

This antique cabinet features a worn yellow paint finish and an arrangement of different cubbies on the inside for the storage of all manner of goods and kitchen items.

Category

Early 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

China cabinet - 19th century
China cabinet - 19th century

China cabinet - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

19th-century English cupboard; made of oak; lower section with two doors and upper section with a glass door and interior with two shelves. Dimensions: 222x123x54 cm.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1960s Italian Cabinet
1960s Italian Cabinet

1960s Italian Cabinet

$255Sale Price|20% Off

1960s Italian Cabinet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Music Cabinet or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1900
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Music Cabinet or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1900

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Music Cabinet or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1900

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Victorian or Queen Anne music cabinet, record cabinet, or bar cabinet USA, Circa 1900 Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: 20"W x 14.75"D x ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century European Country Pine Two-Door Armoire With Raised Panel Doors
19th Century European Country Pine Two-Door Armoire With Raised Panel Doors

19th Century European Country Pine Two-Door Armoire With Raised Panel Doors

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A wonderful statement storage piece with the scale and presence to work as a wardrobe, linen cupboard, pantry cabinet or oversized storage cabinet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Sideboard cabinet - 19th century
Sideboard cabinet - 19th century

Sideboard cabinet - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

19th-century Portuguese sideboard; made of mahogany and mahogany root wood; metal fittings and hardware. With four drawers and four doors. Marble top. Dimensions: 105x198x59 cm

Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carved Pine Cabinet
Vintage Carved Pine Cabinet

Vintage Carved Pine Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Expertly constructed from solid pine with a warm, honey-toned finish, the cabinet features striking deep-relief carvings along the architectural side pillars, showcasing intricate ro...

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Henry II Cabinet
Henry II Cabinet

Henry II Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

This intricately carved, beautiful wooden cabinet originates from France circa 1890. The center cabinet features a scene depicting a labrador carrying a catch of the day from hunting...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Asian Hardstone Cabinet
Vintage Asian Hardstone Cabinet

Vintage Asian Hardstone Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

The Vintage Asian Hardstone Cabinet is a stylish and functional piece as well as decorative piece of furniture, This cabinet features intricate designs and craftsmanship typical of A...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Stone

New Hope Style Carved Walnut Swivel Storage Cubby on Base
New Hope Style Carved Walnut Swivel Storage Cubby on Base

New Hope Style Carved Walnut Swivel Storage Cubby on Base

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unique, New Hope style studio craft storage piece in solid walnut by the New York artist, William Perry, who additionally served as a professor of woodworking. Very unusual piece fea...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Antique Large Black Wheeled Storage Chest / 1800-1868s / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Wheeled Storage Chest / 1800-1868s / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Wheeled Storage Chest / 1800-1868s / Wabi-sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is a piece of storage furniture called a "kurumanagamochi," a traditional Japanese piece of furniture. Crafted from pine and cedar, it was originally used in the Tohoku region....

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Kingwood Parquetry Veneered Cabinet
Kingwood Parquetry Veneered Cabinet

Kingwood Parquetry Veneered Cabinet

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A late 17th / early 18th century fitted two door cabinet on stand, the whole veneered in parquetry designs including the central cupboard in Kingwood Wonderful colour and patina

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Cabinets

Materials

Kingwood

Georgian Serpentine Cabinet
Georgian Serpentine Cabinet

Georgian Serpentine Cabinet

By Robert Adams 1

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very fine George III mahogany serpentine cabinet, the shaped top with molded edge, the two doors in vivid crotch grain with hard round molded surround, the canted corners having hone...

Category

Antique 1770s English George III Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Mogens Koch Cabinet 1960's
Mogens Koch Cabinet 1960's

Mogens Koch Cabinet 1960's

By Mogens Koch

Located in Shibuya-ku, 13

Grounded in Klint's core teachings of ergonomic design, Koch went on to create modular storage unit systems. His functional approach yields a refined, modern aesthetic, with orderly ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Blackened Oak Cabinet
Blackened Oak Cabinet

Blackened Oak Cabinet

$5,600Sale Price|43% Off

Blackened Oak Cabinet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Blackened oak cabinet from the 1930's. Located in Brooklyn

Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Rustic Pine cabinet, circa 1900
Rustic Pine cabinet, circa 1900

Rustic Pine cabinet, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Its warm, honey-colored patina, subtle traces of color, and natural signs of use give the piece an authentic look. The cabinet features three practical drawers and an enclosed storag...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Small Renaissance Cabinet
Small Renaissance Cabinet

Small Renaissance Cabinet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Small renaissance cabinet ORIGIN : FRANCE PERIOD : END OF THE 16th CENTURY Measures: height: 167 cm length: 123 cm depth: 58 cm This small two-part unit with harmoni...

Category

Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Rotating Cabinet
Art Deco Rotating Cabinet

Art Deco Rotating Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Rotating Cabinet Bookshelf, in Birch and Burlwood.

Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Birch, Burl

Gaston Poisson Cabinet
Gaston Poisson Cabinet

Gaston Poisson Cabinet

$3,900Sale Price|40% Off

Gaston Poisson Cabinet

By Gaston Poisson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Cabinet in original condition from the 1950s , design Gaston Poisson Two doors opening with in built shelves.   

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Cambridge Doctor's Smoking Cabinet, English, Smoker's Case, Edwardian
Antique Cambridge Doctor's Smoking Cabinet, English, Smoker's Case, Edwardian

Antique Cambridge Doctor's Smoking Cabinet, English, Smoker's Case, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Cambridge doctor's smoking cabinet. An English, oak and cedar smoker's case, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Fine cabinetry, with the added interest o...

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Cedar

Pair of Vintage Profilsystem Collection Storage Units by Elmar Flötotto
Pair of Vintage Profilsystem Collection Storage Units by Elmar Flötotto

Pair of Vintage Profilsystem Collection Storage Units by Elmar Flötotto

Located in Lisboa, PT

This pair of Storage Units from the Profilsystem Collection, was designed by Elmar Flötotto for Flötotto, in Germany, during the 1980's. The principle behind the Profilsystem it is s...

Category

Vintage 1980s German Cabinets

Materials

Formica, Beech

Vintage Profilsystem Collection Storage Unit by Elmar Flötotto for Flötotto
Vintage Profilsystem Collection Storage Unit by Elmar Flötotto for Flötotto

Vintage Profilsystem Collection Storage Unit by Elmar Flötotto for Flötotto

Located in Lisboa, PT

This Storage Unit from the Profilsystem Collection, was designed by Elmar Flötotto for Flötotto, in Germany, during the 1980's. The principle behind the Profilsystem it is simple. Th...

Category

Vintage 1980s German Cabinets

Materials

Formica, Beech

Collectors A4 Cabinet Filing Drawers The Cabinet has 12 Drawers
Collectors A4 Cabinet Filing Drawers The Cabinet has 12 Drawers

Collectors A4 Cabinet Filing Drawers The Cabinet has 12 Drawers

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Collectors Cabinet Filing Drawers The Cabinet has 12 Drawers each with a brass label and cup handle This is a very versatile cabinet and would work well for the collector or as a f...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Gauthier Poinsignon Cabinet
Gauthier Poinsignon Cabinet

Gauthier Poinsignon Cabinet

$6,875Sale Price|44% Off

Gauthier Poinsignon Cabinet

By Atelier Gauthier Poinsignon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Signed Gauthier Poinsignon cabinet with carved flowers Original condition from eh 1930's

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Italian Bar Cabinet, 1970s
Italian Bar Cabinet, 1970s

Italian Bar Cabinet, 1970s

Located in Palermo, PA

Italian bar cabinet, 1970s. Dimensions: H= 122 cm; W= 104 cm; D= 45 cm.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Early Wooden Small Parts Cabinet
Early Wooden Small Parts Cabinet

Early Wooden Small Parts Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

Antique oak hardware cabinet. Classic multi-drawer apothecary cabinet featuring solid oak construction with rich medium-brown finish, fifty small drawers with brass label holders an...

Category

Early 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Thomasville Marble Oval Cabinet
Thomasville Marble Oval Cabinet

Thomasville Marble Oval Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, TX

THOMASVILLE FURNITURE Elysee Collection French Contemporary Wood 35" Oval Accent Storage End Table w. Marble Top 27111-825

Category

Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Venetian Display Cabinet
Venetian Display Cabinet

Venetian Display Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Venetian gesso polychrome and parcel-gilt display cabinet or bookcase decorated in red-orange colors. The arched feather pediment over a pair of molded doors open to a shelved interi...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Gesso

Custom Built Display Cabinet
Custom Built Display Cabinet

Custom Built Display Cabinet

Located in Annville, PA

Simple yet sophisticated this beautiful Custom Built Display Cabinet has everything going for it. The two piece construction makes for easier moving and boasts a nice amount of stora...

Category

Vintage 1980s Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

English Pine Locker Cabinet
English Pine Locker Cabinet

English Pine Locker Cabinet

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1900 English Pine Locker Cabinet sku 2230 W77 x D36 x H164.5 cm Internal shelf depth 15 cm Weight 35 Kg

Category

20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Antique Dough Bin Cabinet
Antique Dough Bin Cabinet

Antique Dough Bin Cabinet

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The bin, drawer interiors and cabinet storage all with fleur di lis motif paper lining.

Category

Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Wood Cabinet
Vintage French Wood Cabinet

Vintage French Wood Cabinet

Located in Fullerton, CA

The large doors open to two shelves that provide so much functional storage. This timeless vintage piece is sure to add some style and storage to any space in your home.

Category

20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Shop Display Cabinets
Shop Display Cabinets

Shop Display Cabinets

Located in London, England

Bow ended satinwood shop display units on stands. Fantastic quality with brass surrounds and mirrored doors. Cupboard bases. Price for the pair. U.K circa 1930 H 193cm x W 138cm x ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Satinwood

18th Century Georgian Period English Oak Linen Press
18th Century Georgian Period English Oak Linen Press

18th Century Georgian Period English Oak Linen Press

Located in Dallas, TX

It serves equally well as a dining room cupboard, entry hall cabinet, library storage piece, or statement cabinet in a bedroom or living space.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Linen Presses

Materials

Brass

Primitive Blue Double Cabinet
Primitive Blue Double Cabinet

Primitive Blue Double Cabinet

Located in Fall River, MA

Double-door cabinet with a richly layered patina in faded blue and warm wood tones. Subtle panel detailing and original hinges. The plinth-style base is fully removable, allowing th...

Category

Antique 19th Century Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Wood

18th Century Georgian Period English Oak Linen Press
18th Century Georgian Period English Oak Linen Press

18th Century Georgian Period English Oak Linen Press

Located in Dallas, TX

It serves equally well as a dining room cupboard, entry hall cabinet, library storage piece, or statement cabinet in a bedroom or living space.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Georgian Linen Presses

Materials

Brass

Leather Cabinets, Guido Faleschini
Leather Cabinets, Guido Faleschini

Leather Cabinets, Guido Faleschini

By Guido Faleschini

Located in Los angeles, CA

Leather Cabinets

Category

Vintage 1970s Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Chinoiserie Bamboo Cabinet
Vintage Chinoiserie Bamboo Cabinet

Vintage Chinoiserie Bamboo Cabinet

$4,560Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Chinoiserie Bamboo Cabinet

Located in Augusta, GA

Beautiful two part bamboo cabinet Made in the style of Chinoiserie Made in Asia around the 1970s Great style and function for your library, dining room, or any room that needs storag...

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo

Paolo Buffa Pair of Cabinets, Dry-Bar Cabinet and Secretary, circa 1950
Paolo Buffa Pair of Cabinets, Dry-Bar Cabinet and Secretary, circa 1950

Paolo Buffa Pair of Cabinets, Dry-Bar Cabinet and Secretary, circa 1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

One, a dry-bar cabinet and the other a secretary. (Can be purchased individually).

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Stainless steel cabinet
Stainless steel cabinet

Stainless steel cabinet

Located in Westport, CT

Industrial stainless steel cabinet

Category

Vintage 1930s American Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

French Boulle Cabinet
French Boulle Cabinet

French Boulle Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Napoleon III glass-fronted boulle cabinet with domed top. Features black lacquered wood, inlaid marquetry and decorative cast brass figural mounts.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Mogens Koch Cabinet 1960's
Mogens Koch Cabinet 1960's

Mogens Koch Cabinet 1960's

By Mogens Koch

Located in Shibuya-ku, 13

Although this piece is a single cabinet unit, its simple, understated presence distinctly reflects the designer’s vision and timeless elegance.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

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Used Storage Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of used storage cabinets available for sale. Each of these unique used storage cabinets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. Used storage 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. Used storage cabinets made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used storage cabinets over the years, but those made by Paul McCobb, George Nelson and Edward Wormley are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Storage Cabinets?

Used storage cabinets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,256, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $1,372,884.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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 Used Storage Cabinets

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Also known as a sideboard, a buffet table is mostly used for storage of large dining pieces, like a gravy boat, or everyday pieces, such as plates and flatware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You may still find some apothecary cabinets being used today in small pharmacies but they were a commonplace element in the 1800s, and a very efficient way for physicians and pharmacists to store and categorize their medications. Shop a collection of vintage and antique apothecary cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A file cabinet is a necessary piece of office furniture for keeping documents and files organized and easily accessible. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary file cabinets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A hutch cabinet is a multifunctional piece of furniture. It can be used to serve tea and coffee while also storing your favourite china and other larger serving dishes. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic hutch cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    A flat file cabinet is used for storing and organizing paperwork. Most are generously proportioned and designed specifically for blueprints, artwork, maps and other large items. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of flat file cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Collectors repurpose them for jewelry and craft-supply storage, as a bar cabinet, or as a decorative console with plenty of small-item organization.

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