Cabinets
1840s British George III Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cabinets
Metal
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cabinets
Plastic
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
2010s Renaissance Cabinets
Leather, Wood
19th Century Dutch Antique Cabinets
Steel
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Elm
1970s American Modern Vintage Cabinets
Stainless Steel
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s American Vintage Cabinets
Travertine
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Antique Cabinets
Copper
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Cabinets
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Rustic Cabinets
Fir
1960s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Poplar, Plywood
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Pine
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Mahogany, Glass
Early 20th Century American American Classical Cabinets
Nickel, Brass
1780s English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Glass
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Brass, Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Wood
1940s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
2010s Italian Cabinets
Plastic
1920s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Bronze
2010s Italian Cabinets
Metal
2010s American Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1950s Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
1870s Dutch Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mirror, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Poplar
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cabinets
Oak
Late 20th Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Cherry
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Cane, Teak
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Pine
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Cabinets
Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Pine
2010s American Cabinets
Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Marble
1970s French Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cabinets
Brass
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
1680s Dutch Renaissance Antique 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.