Cabinets
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Wood
1750s European Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 18th Century French Antique Cabinets
Oak
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Brass
18th Century French Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1690s Spanish Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century English William and Mary Antique Cabinets
Brass
18th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Walnut
18th Century French Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1970s Swedish Vintage Cabinets
Pine
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Burl
Late 18th Century British Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1740s English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1970s French Vintage Cabinets
Birch
1970s French Vintage Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Bronze, Steel
18th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Stone
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Cabinets
Plastic
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Leather, Oak
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
1770s Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Pine
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Plastic
Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Iron
18th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Bone, Rosewood
18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Metal, Brass, Enamel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
18th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak, Wenge
18th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Pine
1970s Swedish Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Iron
1680s Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1790s Antique Cabinets
Brass
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-17th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Ebony, Mahogany, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1970s European Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Oak
18th Century French Baroque Antique Cabinets
Brass
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Cabinets
Plastic
1970s Belgian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Wood, Chestnut
1970s Spanish Modern Vintage Cabinets
Straw, Wood
18th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s Unknown Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
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.