Cabinets
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Metal
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Metal
Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Cabinets
Satinwood, Walnut, Burl
Late 19th Century Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Other
20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1830s English Empire Antique Cabinets
Zinc
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
1890s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Blown Glass, Walnut
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Empire Cabinets
Metal, Bronze
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Satinwood
20th Century French Empire Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Cabinets
Metal, Iron
1930s Scottish Edwardian Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Birch
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cabinets
Satinwood
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Cabinets
Siena Marble
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Marble
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Brass
19th Century European Empire Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Iron
19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Iron
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Pine
1890s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
1840s Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1930s Edwardian Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
1920s British Edwardian Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Rosewood
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Cabinets
Ivory, Rosewood
1950s American Empire Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1840s German Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1840s Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cabinets
Pine
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Mahogany
1890s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Velvet, Glass, Walnut
19th Century Russian Empire Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Brass
1810s Austrian Empire Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble
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.