Cabinets
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Cabinets
Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
2010s North American Shaker Cabinets
Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
2010s European Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Brass, Chrome
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Cabinets
Crystal
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Oak, Poplar
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Antique Cabinets
Wood, Oak
2010s Italian Cabinets
Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
2010s British Futurist Cabinets
Aluminum
18th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Late 17th Century French Antique Cabinets
Marble
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood
Late 18th Century European Rococo Antique Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Pine
19th Century Korean Other Antique Cabinets
Iron
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Cabinets
Slate
Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Cabinets
Iron
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Metal
1890s European Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rattan, Oak
1980s Chinese Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Bone, Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood
20th Century American Modern Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
1930s American Georgian Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Macassar, Cedar
Mid-19th Century French Charles X Antique Cabinets
Marble
Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Cabinets
Iron
1920s American Jacobean Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1990s American Baroque Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Regency Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1980s Chinese Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Chestnut
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Cabinets
Steel, Chrome
1870s Austrian Other Antique Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Laminate, Beech
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Walnut
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Walnut
2010s Ukrainian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
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.