Cabinets
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Goatskin
1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Elm
1890s English Antique Cabinets
Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Korean Other Antique Cabinets
Iron
1810s English Regency Antique Cabinets
Brass, Gold Leaf
1870s American Antique Cabinets
Iron
1890s Belgian Industrial Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Pine
Early 19th Century Empire Antique Cabinets
Granite
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Cabinets
Boxwood, Walnut
19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Metal, Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Plastic
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Elm
19th Century North American Antique Cabinets
Zinc
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Paint, Pine
1970s Italian Other Vintage Cabinets
Bamboo, Rattan
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Cherry, Pine
19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Cabinets
Ebony, Fruitwood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood, Glass
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Cabinets
Birch, Pine
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
Early 19th Century Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Brass
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Teak
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Metal
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Kingwood
19th Century Syrian Antique Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Kingwood
1880s British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1970s American Campaign Vintage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Wood
1860s French Antique Cabinets
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Oak
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Pine
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Pine
19th Century Dutch Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Late 19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century American Neoclassical Revival Antique Cabinets
Cedar
1880s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Ivory, Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Rosewood
19th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Singaporean Chinese Export Antique Cabinets
Wood, Rosewood, Paint
Late 19th Century Unknown Other Antique Cabinets
Glass, Cherry
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Marble, 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.