Cabinets
19th Century Korean Campaign Antique Cabinets
Brass
1850s Romanian Primitive Antique Cabinets
Beech
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cabinets
Giltwood, Lacquer
1960s Swedish Organic Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
16th Century Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century American Antique Cabinets
Wood, Cherry
1930s American Georgian Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Birch, Paint
2010s Turkish Modern Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Cabinets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Early 1900s Asian Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
1950s American Empire Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Glass
2010s Swiss Post-Modern Cabinets
Metal
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Brass, Copper, Pewter
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Wood
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
19th Century French Primitive Antique Cabinets
Wood
1960s American Vintage Cabinets
Resin
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Brass, Steel
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cabinets
Wood, Cedar, Pine
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Cabinets
Brass
1850s English Elizabethan Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Cabinets
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Birch
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Cabinets
Granite, Marble, Brass
2010s Cabinets
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Cabinets
Bronze, Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
1930s European Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass, Iron
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Birdseye Maple
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Oak, Rattan
Late 18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Cabinets
Pine
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
20th Century American Modern Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
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.