Cabinets
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Cabinets
Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Iron
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Cabinets
Nickel
1950s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel, Brass
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Pine
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
2010s Turkish Modern Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Iron
1970s Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Resin, Wood
Early 1700s Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1960s French Vintage Cabinets
Pine, Wood
2010s Italian Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Oak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Brass, Iron
19th Century American Empire Antique Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cabinets
Glass
Late 20th Century German Organic Modern Cabinets
Wood, Pine
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Bamboo
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century English Regency Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Pine
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Other
Late 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Laminate, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Cabinets
Glass, Ash
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Brass
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Birch
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Cabinets
Leather
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Cabinets
Copper
1810s Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood, Walnut, Paint
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Cabinets
Leather
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Oak
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Pine
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Cabinets
Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Plastic
19th Century Korean Other Antique Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Metal, Brass
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Walnut
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm, Lacquer
Late 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
2010s Mexican Modern Cabinets
Wood, Plywood
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Bronze
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.