Cabinets
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Brass
18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Pine, Cherry
Late 19th Century Unknown Other Antique Cabinets
Glass, Cherry
1790s Italian Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Fir
Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Other
Late 19th Century Spanish Brutalist Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Steel
19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Cabinets
Iron
19th Century European Empire Revival Antique Cabinets
Iron
1870s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
Early 19th Century English Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Oak
1740s French Baroque Antique Cabinets
Iron
Early 19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Brass, Iron
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Metal
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Oak
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1790s French Antique Cabinets
Marble, Brass
19th Century Korean Other Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century English Campaign Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Cabinets
Iron
Mid-19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Swedish Other Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Pine
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1790s English George III Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 18th Century Baroque Antique Cabinets
Iron
19th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 17th Century French Antique Cabinets
Marble
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Cabinets
Chestnut, Oak
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1860s Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Steel
Late 19th Century Korean Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Brass
1890s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
1880s French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Chestnut
1860s Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Brass, Iron
18th Century Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
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.