Cabinets
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum
Late 19th Century Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1890s English Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Giltwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Metal
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Cabinets
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Birch
1930s Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
1990s American Organic Modern Cabinets
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Maple
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Pine
2010s South African Modern Cabinets
Brass, Steel
1940s English Vintage Cabinets
Pine
19th Century Spanish Antique Cabinets
Oak, Pine
1890s French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Chestnut
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Central American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Aluminum
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Pine
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Hardwood
1940s French Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
1920s English Country Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Antique Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Cabinets
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Ceramic, Wood
2010s American Cabinets
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Birch, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal, Chrome
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Copper
Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Cabinets
Iron
2010s Spanish Cabinets
Metal
1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Mirror, Oak
1940s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Oak
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1990s English Cabinets
Brass
1890s Sheraton Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Walnut, Plywood, Bentwood
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Iron
1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Cabinets
Pine
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.