Cabinets
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Mahogany
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Paldao
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Birch
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Maple
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Art Glass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Birch, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Cabinets
Ivory, Rosewood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Ash
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Maple, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Other
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Copper
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut, Pine
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Crystal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Stone, Brass
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Beech
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal, Chrome
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal, Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1920s British Edwardian Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Formica, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Smoked Glass, Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
1950s South American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Bronze
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Rosewood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Birch, Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass, Copper
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Mirror, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
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.