Cabinets
1920s English Jacobean Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1830s English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Wood, Pine
Early 20th Century American Rustic Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Belgian Cabinets
Oak
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
1820s Austrian Other Antique Cabinets
Fir
Early 18th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Oak
1810s German Other Antique Cabinets
Fir
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Glass, Satinwood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Cedar
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Cabinets
Plaster, Wood
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Slate, Metal
1750s Italian Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Lead
1920s English Jacobean Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Cabinets
Marble
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Wood, Cedar
1940s Japanese Organic Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Ash
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal, Brass
2010s Italian Cabinets
Wood
19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1760s Austrian Other Antique Cabinets
Fir
Late 19th Century Danish Country Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Wood, Mirror
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Other
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Walnut
1690s Dutch Baroque Antique Cabinets
Oak
1910s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Milk Glass, Mirror, Mahogany, Cut Glass
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Iron
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Birch, Macassar
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cabinets
Brass
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Iron
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cabinets
Wood, Cedar, Straw
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Cedar
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Iron
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Slate, Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Cabinets
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Cabinets
Wood, Hardwood, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Cabinets
Oak
Early 1900s American American Classical Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Cabinets
Pine
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.