Cabinets
1790s British George III Antique Cabinets
Wood
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood
Late 18th Century British Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1770s Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Pine
1990s Unknown Brutalist Cabinets
Metal
18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Cabinets
Oak, Pine
18th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Bone, Rosewood
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Stone
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
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Iron
1990s Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood
1990s Post-Modern Cabinets
Chrome
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Pine
1990s American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Copper
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Wood, Chestnut
18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Metal, Wrought Iron
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
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Fir
Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Oak
1760s English George III Antique Cabinets
Oak, Yew
1740s French Baroque Antique Cabinets
Iron
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century English Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
1790s Antique Cabinets
Wood
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Iron
1990s Italian Cabinets
Brass
Mid-17th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Ebony, Mahogany, Oak
1990s American Dutch Colonial Cabinets
Wood
Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Elm
Mid-18th Century Italian Directoire Antique Cabinets
Cherry, Maple, Walnut
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Wood, Fruitwood
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
17th Century European Jacobean Antique Cabinets
Oak
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1990s German Modern Cabinets
Steel, Chrome
Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Bronze
17th Century Belgian Louis XIII Antique Cabinets
Bronze
18th Century French Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 18th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood, Giltwood
18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century Hepplewhite Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Cherry
Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Cabinets
Pine
1780s English George III Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Wood
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.