Cabinets
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Metal, Zinc
1940s European Vintage Cabinets
Pine
Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Dutch Rococo Revival Cabinets
Oak
1920s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1920s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Steel, Nickel
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cabinets
Bronze
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Mahogany, Mirror
Early 20th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century American American Classical Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 1900s French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1910s British Jacobean Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1940s Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1940s Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1920s English Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Early 1900s European Antique Cabinets
Pine
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Cabinets
Maple, Oak
1940s French Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cabinets
Other
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Other
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Fabric, Wood
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Birch
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1920s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal, Steel
1910s Georgian Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Early 1900s Antique Cabinets
Iron
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Marble
1910s Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Oak
1920s Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Macassar, Oak
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Wood
1920s Japanese Edo Vintage Cabinets
Iron
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Satinwood
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Iron
1940s Afghan Tribal Vintage Cabinets
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Pine
1920s Queen Anne Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Cabinets
Steel
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Ash, Cherry
1920s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Brass, Tin
1940s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Ash, Beech, Chestnut
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, 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.