Cabinets
2010s Spanish Modern Cabinets
Aluminum, Steel
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
2010s Indian Modern Cabinets
Cane, Ash, Rattan
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Cabinets
Iron
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Spruce
1890s Regency Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Crystal, Bronze, Iron
2010s Portuguese Modern Cabinets
Oak, Plywood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1890s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1880s Victorian Antique Cabinets
Pine
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Other
2010s Italian Cabinets
Wood
1890s French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Walnut
2010s Italian Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Brass
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Cabinets
Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Italian Cabinets
Glass
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Hardwood, Ash, Walnut
1880s French Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
2010s American Minimalist Cabinets
Aluminum
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
1880s Victorian Antique Cabinets
Oak
1890s American Antique Cabinets
Porcelain, Bamboo
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Brass
1850s English George II Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1880s Vietnamese Japonisme Antique Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century American Antique Cabinets
Oak
1880s Vietnamese Japonisme Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Cabinets
Brass
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Wood
1890s Danish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Cabinets
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
2010s Romanian Cabinets
Cut Glass, Ash, Mahogany
2010s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Marble, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Cabinets
Oak
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.