Cabinets
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Oak
2010s Spanish Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s Antique Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Faience, Wood, Rattan
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1970s Belgian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1990s Post-Modern Cabinets
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
2010s Cabinets
Fabric, Wood
2010s Spanish Cabinets
Wood
20th Century British Cabinets
Leather, Yew
20th Century French Industrial Cabinets
Metal
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Burl
20th Century British Cabinets
Leather
Early 20th Century Philippine Cabinets
Faux Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Hardwood, Paint
20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Oak
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood, Pine
1880s Ming Antique Cabinets
Elm, Lacquer
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Oak, Rosewood
1960s Italian Minimalist Vintage Cabinets
Plastic
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Pine
20th Century American Cabinets
Wood
1960s German Minimalist Vintage Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
1970s Spanish Modern Vintage Cabinets
Straw, Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Iron
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Marble
Mid-19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
20th Century French Provincial Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Marble
1860s British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1940s French Vintage Cabinets
Glass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Teak
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Cabinets
Mirror, Cork
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets
Wood, Oak, Cedar, Plywood
1950s English Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1860s Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Mirror, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
1890s English Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 1900s Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Asian Antique Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
19th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Wood
1950s Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Cabinets
Bronze
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.