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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
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Pine
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass, Steel
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1960s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
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Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak, Ceramic
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Sycamore
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Beech, Teak
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass, Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Oak, Lacquer
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak, Leather
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Country Cabinets
Wood
1960s German Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Plastic, Fabric
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1940s European Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Parchment Paper
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Mahogany
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal, Chrome
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1960s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1960s French Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Iron
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood
1970s German Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Fiberglass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Laminate, Beech
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass, Steel, Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Chrome
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Elm
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Oak, Rosewood
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.