Cabinets
Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cabinets
Bronze
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Oak
2010s Italian Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Iron
19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood
2010s French Louis Philippe Cabinets
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Crystal, Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Unknown Industrial Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Metal
1870s English Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century English Industrial Cabinets
Metal
1850s English Elizabethan Antique Cabinets
Oak
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cabinets
Bronze
1940s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Parchment Paper
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Other
Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Resin
2010s European Modern Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Cabinets
Oak, Teak
1970s Vintage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
2010s Italian Cabinets
Metal
1970s Danish Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass
1940s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
19th Century Japanese Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cabinets
Glass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Pine
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
16th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Ash
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets
Bronze
1960s Danish Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1960s French Vintage Cabinets
Pine, Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Birch
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Bronze
1920s English Jacobean Vintage 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.