Cabinets
17th Century British Jacobean Antique Cabinets
Iron
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Early 20th Century German Cabinets
Oak
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Bronze, Copper
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Cabinets
Softwood, Lacquer
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Leather, Mahogany, Pine
Early 19th Century German Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Ormolu, Brass
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
1960s American Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
19th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Antique Cabinets
Brass
1780s French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Brass
1860s French Directoire Antique Cabinets
Gold
19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Glass
Mid-18th Century German Antique Cabinets
Oak
1880s French Moorish Antique Cabinets
Bone
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Leather, Mahogany, Lacquer
Late 18th Century British Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Early 19th Century German Antique Cabinets
Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
19th Century British George IV Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Cabinets
Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Cabinets
Beech
1790s English George III Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
17th Century German Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Cabinets
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Cabinets
Silver Leaf
1930s French Vintage Cabinets
1930s American Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Cabinets
Chestnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Ormolu
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Early 19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
1990s Cabinets
19th Century English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
2010s American Brutalist Cabinets
Stone, Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Machine Age Cabinets
Steel
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Oak
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Plywood, Wood
1960s American Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
18th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Cabinets
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
1860s French Napoleon III Antique 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.