Cabinets
20th Century American Cabinets
Oak
1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary European Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Wood
1810s English Antique Cabinets
Marble, Brass
19th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Antique Cabinets
Brass
2010s Ukrainian Industrial Cabinets
Metal
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Unknown Modern Cabinets
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary European Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cabinets
Brass, Iron
1970s North American Vintage Cabinets
Plastic
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Wood, Cherry
Mid-18th Century German Antique Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Cabinets
Metal
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Oak
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Marble, Brass
2010s Ukrainian Art Deco Cabinets
Metal
1970s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cabinets
Brass
19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Glass
17th Century British Jacobean Antique Cabinets
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary European Cabinets
Brass
2010s Danish Bauhaus Cabinets
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cabinets
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Cabinets
Cane, Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Tapestry
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Cabinets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Agate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cabinets
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cabinets
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Crystal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cabinets
Glass, Beech
2010s Shaker Cabinets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Cabinets
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Steel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
1990s Italian Cabinets
Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Aluminum
2010s Mexican Cabinets
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary European Cabinets
Brass
2010s Portuguese Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Metal
2010s Portuguese Cabinets
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cabinets
Brass
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.