Cabinets
2010s German Organic Modern Cabinets
Oak
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Plastic
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
1890s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Rosewood, Teak
20th Century French Cabinets
Wire
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Bronze
2010s Australian Modern Cabinets
Brass
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1860s Antique Cabinets
Pine
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Brass
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Oak
19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Chestnut
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Brass
1930s English Jacobean Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Cabinets
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Kingwood, Maple, Purpleheart, Burl
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1950s American Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Birch
Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Maple, Nutwood, Poplar, Walnut
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Vietnamese Antique Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
2010s German Modern Cabinets
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood, Oak
1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Glass, Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century Georgian Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
2010s Cabinets
Copper
Late 20th Century Unknown Campaign Cabinets
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Tin
1950s Vintage Cabinets
Cherry
1850s Austrian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century European Cabinets
Oak
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Brass
2010s Cabinets
Bronze
Early 1600s Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
2010s Spanish Modern Cabinets
Wood
1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cabinets
Mahogany
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.