Cabinets
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Plastic
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Pine
1960s Belgian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Cabinets
Ash
1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Formica
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Chippendale Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1930s English Vintage Cabinets
Gold, Brass
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
2010s French Directoire Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Country Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Wood, Hardwood
Late 18th Century European Rustic Antique Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Plastic
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Birch
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Metal
Early 18th Century Baroque Antique Cabinets
Iron
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Cabinets
Oak
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets
Felt, Wood
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Glass, Birch, Macassar, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Birch
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Cabinets
Oak
1930s Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
1790s French Antique Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1810s Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood, Walnut, Paint
2010s Tunisian Modern Cabinets
Metal
1960s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Oak
20th Century American Modern Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
Late 19th Century European Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Belgian Late Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood, Pine
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal, Stainless Steel, Chrome
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Iron
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Glass, Teak
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Cabinets
Bronze, Stainless Steel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Wood, Cypress
1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Cabinets
Brass
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.