Cabinets
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
Late 19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets
1880s Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
19th Century Antique Cabinets
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Nickel
1880s French Louis XIV Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Agate, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Early 19th Century Brazilian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Glass
20th Century Italian Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Parchment Paper
18th Century and Earlier British George III Antique Cabinets
18th Century and Earlier British Antique Cabinets
Glass
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Cabinets
1850s French Antique Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Marble
Early 1800s Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Tortoise Shell
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Macassar, Ebony, Mother-of-Pearl
Late 19th Century European Rustic Antique Cabinets
Pine
Late 17th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
19th Century American Antique Cabinets
1940s American Vintage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
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.