Cabinets
1990s North American American Craftsman Cabinets
Cherry, Oak, Walnut, Wenge
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets
Cedar
1920s Edwardian Vintage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Gothic Antique Cabinets
Oak
20th Century British Cabinets
Hardwood
1970s Vintage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
Late 19th Century Korean Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
20th Century British Art Deco Cabinets
Walnut
1950s Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s English Country Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Burl
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century Cabinets
Pine
Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Antique Cabinets
Wood, Oak
Mid-19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Metal, Steel
1830s European Jacobean Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1890s English Antique Cabinets
Pine
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Wood, Teak
2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets
Glass, Ash
1940s English Vintage Cabinets
Pine
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 20th Century Taiwanese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Modern Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Oak
20th Century American Cabinets
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Oak, Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Ebony, Rosewood
20th Century British Cabinets
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Stone
1890s British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Antique Cabinets
Teak
1890s Antique Cabinets
Oak
20th Century British Georgian Cabinets
Hardwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1950s Portuguese Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
2010s German Modern Cabinets
Steel
Vintage, New and Antique Cabinets
Although traditionally used in the bedroom to store garments that would not be hung in a closet, an antique, new 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, 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 — a wood storage cabinet 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, those looking to make a statement with their case pieces will warm to the dark woods and clean lines of the vintage storage cabinets by Paul Evans for mid-century modern favorite Lane Furniture, which began as a manufacturer of cedar chests.
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, new and antique storage cabinets on 1stDibs.