Cabinets
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Laminate, Lacquer
1880s Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood
1980s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Gold Leaf
2010s Cabinets
Lacquer
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Metal
2010s Portuguese Cabinets
Mirror, Lacquer
Mid-17th Century European Baroque Antique Cabinets
Tortoise Shell
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Rosewood, Wood
Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
2010s Portuguese Cabinets
Mirror, Lacquer
19th Century Antique Cabinets
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Bamboo, Cane, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century English Industrial Cabinets
Steel, Metal
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Cabinets
Leather, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Bronze
18th Century and Earlier French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Ormolu
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Glass
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Glass
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Cabinets
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Early 20th Century French Industrial Cabinets
Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Brass
1860s French Directoire Antique Cabinets
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cabinets
Bronze, Steel
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
19th Century Italian Jacobean Antique Cabinets
2010s Mexican Modern Cabinets
Glass
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Cabinets
Copper
19th Century Asian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century German Antique Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Cabinets
Wood
1990s Cabinets
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets
Steel
19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century German Cabinets
Oak
19th Century British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Late 20th Century American Modern Cabinets
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Agate, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli
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.