Cabinets
Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Cabinets
Elm
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Restauration Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century Italian Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Steel
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Revival Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Brass
1910s German Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Glass
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1850s Victorian Antique Cabinets
Metal, Gold Leaf
1860s English Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century Burmese Antique Cabinets
Gold Leaf
1910s Country Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine
1830s English William IV Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1860s British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Carrara Marble
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
1910s Dutch Arts and Crafts Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Iron
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1860s European Victorian Antique Cabinets
Marble
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1850s Belgian Rustic Antique Cabinets
Copper
Mid-19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Mid-19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood, Mahogany
1850s Danish Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1860s British High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Marble
1910s French Louis XV Vintage Cabinets
Marble
Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Chestnut
1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Oak
1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Marble, Iron
1850s French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Burl
1850s Danish Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Oak, Burl
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
1830s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1850s Danish Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Brass
1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century European Antique Cabinets
Wood, Mahogany
1840s Danish Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1910s Dutch Arts and Crafts Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1860s French Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
1850s Danish Antique Cabinets
Walnut
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.