Cabinets
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Parchment Paper
1940s American Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century European Rustic Antique Cabinets
Pine
1930s American Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
18th Century and Earlier British Antique Cabinets
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Precious Stone, Wood
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Cabinets
Wood, Glass
19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Holly
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Ormolu, Brass
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Cabinets
1960s American Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Glass
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Cabinets
Gold
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Macassar, Ebony, Mother-of-Pearl
19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1930s French Vintage Cabinets
Wood
2010s English Cabinets
Oak, Cedar
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.