Cabinets
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
1780s French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Brass
18th Century and Earlier French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Antique Cabinets
18th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Marble, Brass
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Glass
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
18th Century and Earlier British George III Antique Cabinets
19th Century American Antique Cabinets
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Macassar, Ebony, Mother-of-Pearl
1930s American Vintage Cabinets
Stainless Steel
1950s European Vintage Cabinets
1950s American Vintage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century American Antique Cabinets
Stone
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Vintage Cabinets
Silver Leaf
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1930s French Vintage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Mirror, Opaline Glass
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Cabinets
Pine
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets
Aluminum, Bronze, Steel
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Marble, Stainless Steel
2010s English Cabinets
Oak, Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Cabinets
Metal
2010s Italian Cabinets
Marble, Brass
2010s American Cabinets
Wood
1890s American Antique Cabinets
Mirror, Glass, Oak
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Directoire Cabinets
Hardwood
20th Century American Regency Revival Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Directoire 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.