Cabinets
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets
Hardwood
2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Irish Neoclassical Revival Antique Cabinets
Glass, Satinwood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets
Hardwood
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Birch, Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Cabinets
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Brass
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
1730s Irish George II Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Metal
19th Century British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Brass
20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Leather
1870s English Antique Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Steel
Late 18th Century French Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1890s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Kingwood
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cabinets
Steel
19th Century American Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Ebony, Paint, Wood
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Kingwood
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Wood
20th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Giltwood, Lacquer
1950s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Goatskin, Wood
1820s English Regency Antique Cabinets
Marble
18th Century and Earlier British Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Cabinets
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Cabinets
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Brass
1970s Belgian Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 18th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Oak
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.