Cabinets
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Walnut, Lacquer
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Maple, Palisander
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Parchment Paper
1930s Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Nickel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood
20th Century Italian Regency Cabinets
Burl
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Burl
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Metal, Brass, Bronze
20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Walnut
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Cabinets
Brass
1940s Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Marble, Chrome
20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Rosewood
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Cabinets
Steel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Ash, Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Birch, Mahogany
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Iron
20th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Birch, Elm, Burl
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.