Cabinets
1950s Czech Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Brass
1960s French Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Industrial Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
1930s European Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Walnut
1920s British Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
1960s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Iron
Early 1900s German Industrial Antique Cabinets
Nickel
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Mid-19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1960s Italian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Plastic
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Cabinets
Steel
1950s American Louis XVI Vintage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century British Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Industrial Antique Cabinets
Metal
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
20th Century French Industrial Cabinets
Metal
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Cabinets
Metal
1920s French Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Wood
1950s Czech Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Cabinets
Steel
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1950s Portuguese Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Brass
1950s French Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum
1980s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1940s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Cabinets
Brass
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets
Metal
1880s Austrian Industrial Antique Cabinets
Iron
Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Cabinets
Steel
Late 20th Century Asian Louis XVI Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Marble
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1930s Belgian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Brass
1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
20th Century European Industrial Cabinets
Beech
Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Antique Cabinets
Metal, Wrought Iron
1910s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Oak
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.