Cabinets
1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
1960s French French Provincial Vintage Cabinets
Brass
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Cabinets
Other
1960s French Space Age Vintage Cabinets
Metal
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Wood
1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vintage Cabinets
Cherry
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
20th Century Belgian Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wicker, Teak
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Cane, Oak
1930s French Country Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1970s German Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Fiberglass
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Adam Style Cabinets
Satinwood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Cabinets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Cabinets
Brass
1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Beech, Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Other
1950s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Formica, Wood, Teak
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
1910s Scottish Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Marble
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Jacobean Cabinets
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets
Rattan, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Cabinets
Oak
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century English Industrial Cabinets
Metal
20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets
Oak
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Birch, Paint
1920s Belgian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets
Oak
1890s European Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
2010s Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Natural Fiber
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Steel
1870s French Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
1920s American American Classical Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1950s Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Oak
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.