Cabinets
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Lacquer, Maple
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Wood, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Cabinets
Wood, Oak, Ash
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
1970s American American Craftsman Vintage Cabinets
Slate, Steel
1980s Vintage Cabinets
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Plastic
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Cabinets
Wood, Oak, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Plastic
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cabinets
Sycamore
18th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cabinets
Brass, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cabinets
Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Plastic
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Mirror
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Lacquer
19th Century Georgian Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Plastic
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Marble, Chrome
1990s Italian Modern Cabinets
Crystal
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Plastic
1950s Unknown Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1970s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Revival Cabinets
Chrome
Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Cabinets
Metal
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
2010s Italian Cabinets
Glass
Early 1900s French Industrial Antique Cabinets
Metal
2010s Canadian Bohemian Cabinets
Birdseye Maple, Oak, Walnut
1990s American Brutalist Cabinets
Metal, Cut Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century European Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Brass
2010s German Post-Modern Cabinets
Steel
1860s Antique Cabinets
Other
2010s German Post-Modern Cabinets
Steel
Mid-18th Century French Antique Cabinets
Metal, Iron
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Cabinets
Brass
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Cabinets
Stainless Steel, Other
2010s German Post-Modern Cabinets
Steel
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Walnut
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.