Cabinets
1940s European Vintage Cabinets
Marble
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Beech
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century American American Empire Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Oak, Poplar
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Marble, Onyx, Travertine, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cabinets
Brass
1960s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Cherry, Teak
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Quartz, Marble, Travertine, Onyx, Stainless Steel, Brass
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Cabinets
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Portuguese Rococo Antique Cabinets
Giltwood
19th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century European Antique Cabinets
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Pine
1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
17th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Granite, Marble, Onyx, Brass
19th Century French Primitive Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Rattan, Reed, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Formica, Wood
1920s British Edwardian Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
Early 1900s Dutch Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood
1810s Danish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Paint
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Cabinets
Onyx, Stone, Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Glass, Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Metal
20th Century Korean Campaign Cabinets
Brass
1820s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Cabinets
Leather
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Cabinets
Crystal
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Gold Leaf, Other
1920s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Steel
Early 1800s English George III Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Iron
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Brass
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.