Cabinets
Early 20th Century American Rustic Cabinets
Oak
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Metal, Wrought Iron
1820s Austrian Other Antique Cabinets
Fir
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Cabinets
Plaster, Wood
1920s English Jacobean Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century Belgian Cabinets
Oak
1830s English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Wood, Pine
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Stone
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1920s English Jacobean Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Oak
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Glass, Satinwood
Early 1900s American American Classical Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Early 18th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Cedar
1810s German Other Antique Cabinets
Fir
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Slate, Metal
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Cabinets
Marble
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Lead
1750s Italian Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Pine
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood, Parchment Paper
Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Cedar
1760s Austrian Other Antique Cabinets
Fir
2010s Italian Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cabinets
Brass
19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Danish Country Antique Cabinets
Pine
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
1910s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Milk Glass, Mirror, Mahogany, Cut Glass
1940s Japanese Organic Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Ash
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Wood, Cedar
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Wood, Mirror
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Birch, Macassar
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Other
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Wood, Cherry, Cedar
1690s Dutch Baroque Antique Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble, Quartz
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Cedar
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Cabinets
Cedar, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Oak
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Bamboo
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Iron
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cabinets
Wood, Cedar, Straw
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Vintage and Antique Cabinets for Sale on 1stDibs
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.