Cabinets
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Cabinets
Plastic, Laminate
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Glass
2010s Portuguese Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Metal
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Cabinets
Lacquer
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Bronze, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Spanish Cabinets
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood, Porcelain
Early 1900s French Antique Cabinets
Wood
1950s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cabinets
Brass
1890s North American Industrial Antique Cabinets
Brass, Nickel
Early 1900s Industrial Antique Cabinets
Glass
1980s Modern Vintage Cabinets
Mirror
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
2010s Portuguese Cabinets
Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cabinets
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Metal
Late 20th Century American Other Cabinets
Shagreen
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
19th Century Indian Antique Cabinets
Wood
2010s Portuguese Cabinets
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Metal
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Cabinets
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cabinets
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Cabinets
Gold Plate, Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Marble, Chrome
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cabinets
Wood, Parchment Paper
1950s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Brass, Steel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Lucite, Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Nickel
1960s American Modern Vintage Cabinets
Stainless Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Cabinets
Iron
20th Century Cabinets
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Iron
19th Century Brazilian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s Italian Minimalist Vintage Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Elm
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Cabinets
1810s English Regency Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Oak
1980s American Bauhaus Vintage Cabinets
Lead
1990s Czech Industrial Cabinets
Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
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.