Cabinets
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Cedar
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Wood, Ash
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Iron
1940s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Cabinets
Metal
1940s French Rustic Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1980s American Georgian Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Metal
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Cabinets
Elm, Reclaimed Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Wood, Cedar
1930s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Cedar
Mid-20th Century Jacobean Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary European French Provincial Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Honduran Cabinets
Rattan, Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Cabinets
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Cabinets
Elm
Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1830s Austrian Black Forest Antique Cabinets
Fir
21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets
Elm
1970s French Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Formica, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Brass
1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
20th Century American Art Deco Cabinets
Nickel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Beech, Teak
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Iron
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
1960s French Space Age Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1990s American Biedermeier Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Iron
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Elm, Paper
18th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Cabinets
Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Bone, Glass, Macassar
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Bamboo, Rattan
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Teak
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Mahogany
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.