Cabinets
18th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Walnut
17th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
18th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
1940s Afghan Tribal Vintage Cabinets
Wool
18th Century French Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1740s English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
17th Century German Charles II Antique Cabinets
Ebony
1790s British George III Antique Cabinets
Wood
1940s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Ash, Beech, Chestnut
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood
Late 18th Century British Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1770s Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Pine
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Pine
18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Cabinets
Oak, Pine
18th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Bone, Rosewood
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Stone
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1940s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
18th Century French Baroque Antique Cabinets
Brass
1790s Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
18th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Pine
Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Iron
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Bronze
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Pine
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Wood, Chestnut
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Metal, Wrought Iron
18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Cabinets
Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Pine
18th Century European Antique Cabinets
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Boxwood
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Pine
1770s French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1940s French Vintage Cabinets
Glass
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Bronze
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Fir
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1940s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Iron
Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Oak
1760s English George III Antique Cabinets
Oak, Yew
1940s European Vintage Cabinets
Marble
1940s French Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1740s French Baroque Antique Cabinets
Iron
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Birdseye Maple, Oak
18th Century English Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
1790s Antique Cabinets
Wood
1940s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Oak, Maple, Burl
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Iron
Mid-17th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Ebony, Mahogany, Oak
1940s Sheraton Vintage Cabinets
Leather, Mahogany
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern 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.