Cabinets
Late 19th Century English Rococo Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
1860s Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Early 19th Century Irish Regency Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
18th Century Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Aluminum, Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Cabinets
Metal
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
1960s French Space Age Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Wood, Cedar, Pine
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Maple
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
2010s American Art Deco Cabinets
Bronze
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Cabinets
Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass, Copper, Steel
1850s German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Steel, Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Gold Leaf
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Macedonian Modern Cabinets
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1920s American American Classical Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Granite, Brass
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Hardwood
2010s German Modern Cabinets
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
2010s Cabinets
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Cabinets
Oak
2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets
Oak
2010s Ukrainian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets
Wood, Walnut, Oak
2010s Ukrainian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
2010s Ukrainian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
1820s Austrian Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
2010s Irish Art Deco Cabinets
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Cabinets
Metal
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Cabinets
Other
2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets
Hardwood
2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets
Oak
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern 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.