Cabinets
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1890s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Oak
1960s French French Provincial Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Travertine
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Cabinets
Steel
Mid-19th Century Belgian Queen Anne Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak, Paint
19th Century English Country Antique Cabinets
Pine
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Cabinets
Boxwood, Walnut
2010s Mexican Modern Cabinets
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Brass
1930s French Country Vintage Cabinets
Oak
17th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Brass, Chrome
2010s German Modern Cabinets
Chrome
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1930s Swedish Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Metal
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Porphyry
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Wood
20th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Oak
18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Teak
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Wood, Cedar, Pine
1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Cedar
2010s Mexican Modern Cabinets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cabinets
Oak
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
16th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cabinets
Cedar
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Macassar
20th Century Cabinets
Rosewood
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cabinets
Oak
19th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Cabinets
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Cabinets
Reclaimed Wood
2010s Swedish Modern Cabinets
Birch
1890s English Antique Cabinets
Pine
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Wood
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.