Cabinets
1730s Irish George II Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
18th Century and Earlier British Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century American Antique Cabinets
Wood
1890s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Kingwood
Late 18th Century French Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Cabinets
Walnut
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cabinets
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
1960s French French Provincial Vintage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Cane, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Cabinets
Wood, Beech, Oak
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Brass
2010s European Modern Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Cabinets
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Cabinets
Onyx, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century English Adam Style Cabinets
Satinwood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Cabinets
Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass, Bronze, Pewter
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Ebony, Maple
20th Century Belgian Cabinets
Rosewood
1930s French Country Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1820s English Regency Antique Cabinets
Marble
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Marble
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cabinets
Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Cabinets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cabinets
Oak
2010s Cabinets
Wood, Paint
2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Cabinets
Metal
2010s Irish Art Deco Cabinets
Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cabinets
Brass
2010s Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Natural Fiber
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Cabinets
Silver Leaf
17th Century Antique Cabinets
Ebony, Mahogany, Pearwood, Rosewood
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak, Wood
Late 20th Century Cabinets
Reed, Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique 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.