Cabinets
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Ash, Cherry
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Brass
1970s English Edwardian Vintage Cabinets
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Cabinets
Wood, Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Cabinets
Wood, Birch
20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Cabinets
Maple
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century Art Nouveau Cabinets
Oak
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Cabinets
Lapis Lazuli, Metal
20th Century Art Nouveau Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Cabinets
Wood
1920s British Edwardian Vintage Cabinets
Blown Glass
1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Art Nouveau Cabinets
Elm
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Cabinets
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Cabinets
Wood, Birch
1890s Scottish Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Brass
1910s German Jugendstil Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Cabinets
Wood, Birch
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Cabinets
Wood, Birch
Early 1800s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Cabinets
Brass
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Marble
1920s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany
20th Century British Edwardian Cabinets
Mirror, Walnut
Late 20th Century British Edwardian Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Mirror, Walnut
Early 20th Century Finnish Jugendstil Cabinets
Copper
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Marble
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Marble
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Cabinets
Satinwood, Walnut, Burl
1890s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Blown Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Cabinets
Metal
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Glass, Birch, Macassar, Oak
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Other
1930s Scottish Edwardian Vintage 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.