Cabinets
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Steel
19th Century French Industrial Antique Cabinets
Metal
1890s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Cherry
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
19th Century Dutch French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 17th Century Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Metal
19th Century Sheraton Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Wood
1820s English Regency Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Wood, Oak
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Wood
1880s Adam Style Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century French Country Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Antique Cabinets
Brass, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1810s English Regency Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
19th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Mirror
1880s Danish Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Cabinets
Brass
1810s French Empire Antique Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 1800s Italian Other Antique Cabinets
Giltwood
19th Century Indian Antique Cabinets
Metal
Late 18th Century British Anglo-Indian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1860s British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Carrara Marble
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Pine
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Oak
1870s French Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Cabinets
Iron
Late 17th Century American Dutch Colonial Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Satinwood, Paint
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1790s Georgian Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Elm
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Wood
17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Spanish Antique Cabinets
Oak, Pine
1850s Belgian Rustic Antique Cabinets
Copper
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Pine
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mirror, Wood, Mahogany
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Pine
1880s British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Unknown Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century English Regency Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
1890s Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Grasscloth
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.