Cabinets
1790s Italian Antique Cabinets
Kingwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Slate, Bronze, Steel
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Pine
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Wood, Ash
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century English Industrial Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Iron
1950s French Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Cabinets
Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Rococo Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cabinets
Wood, Ash
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Iron
1960s American Neoclassical Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Chrome
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Glass, Pine
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Mirror, Walnut
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Beech, Teak
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Korean Antique Cabinets
Nickel
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Metal
2010s German Modern Cabinets
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Seagrass, Walnut
20th Century French Industrial Cabinets
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1820s British Georgian Antique Cabinets
Cotton, Wood
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Teak
1990s American Biedermeier Cabinets
Brass
1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Iron
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
1780s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
2010s Italian Cabinets
Brass
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Beech, Oak, Teak, Walnut
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Wood, Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Onyx, Granite, Marble, Brass
1950s English Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Cabinets
Chestnut, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets
Elm
2010s Canadian Cabinets
Ash
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European French Provincial Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1930s Vintage Cabinets
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Cabinets
Wood, Elm
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Pine
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
2010s Italian Cabinets
Iron
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Cedar
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Cedar
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Cherry
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Birch, Macassar
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Cabinets
Metal
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.