Cabinets
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Mid-19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Oak
1860s British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Wood
1860s English High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Pine
1860s English High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1830s French Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cabinets
Wood
1830s Russian Antique Cabinets
Brass
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood, Parchment Paper
1860s French Antique Cabinets
Fabric, Glass, Oak
1850s Italian Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Cherry
1940s Italian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1830s German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1860s Antique Cabinets
Wood
1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1840s English Antique Cabinets
Oak
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Paldao
1860s British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Pine
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Stone
1860s Indian Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century English George II Antique Cabinets
Brass
1860s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Burl
Mid-19th Century North American American Craftsman Antique Cabinets
Marble
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1850s French Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Marble, Nickel
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Cabinets
Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood
1940s Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1830s Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Sycamore
Mid-19th Century Latvian Country Antique Cabinets
Pine
1840s English Antique Cabinets
Marble
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1830s English William IV Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
1830s French Antique Cabinets
Brass
1940s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Beech
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Ormolu, Bronze
1830s German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Bamboo
1940s Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
1940s French Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Steel
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Cabinets
Lacquer
1830s English William IV Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
1840s Italian Early Victorian Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
1860s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Cabinets
Wood
1860s British Victorian Antique 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.