Cabinets
Early 1900s British Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 2000s American Georgian Cabinets
Oak
1950s English George III Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Georgian Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Cabinets
Bronze
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1820s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century English George II Antique Cabinets
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Late 20th Century American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
2010s Philippine Georgian Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 20th Century George III Cabinets
Mahogany
1910s Asian Chinoiserie Vintage Cabinets
Bone, Hardwood, Boxwood
Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
1790s English George III Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
1760s English George III Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1820s English George III Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Cabinets
Faux Bamboo, Wicker, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian George III Cabinets
Mahogany, Giltwood
19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Metal
1930s British Georgian Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Early 18th Century English George I Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Late 19th Century Scottish Georgian Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Hardwood, Paper
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood
1920s Chinoiserie Vintage Cabinets
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American George III Cabinets
Mahogany
1820s British Georgian Antique Cabinets
Cotton, Wood
1910s British Georgian Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
1960s Chinoiserie Vintage Cabinets
Lacquer
Late 20th Century Unknown Georgian Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century British Georgian Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Marble
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Oak, Mahogany
1920s English Chinoiserie Vintage Cabinets
Rattan, Glass, Paint
1780s British Georgian Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Marble
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Lacquer
1780s English George III Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Other
Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Bamboo, Lacquer
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Georgian Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
1960s Chinoiserie Vintage Cabinets
Lacquer
18th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Cabinets
Oak
18th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Other
1950s British Georgian Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
18th Century George II Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Wood
1740s English George III Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
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.