Cabinets
19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 19th Century Italian Country Antique Cabinets
Oak, Pine
1890s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Late 18th Century Dutch Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1830s German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Glass, Cherry
1880s European Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 19th Century German Primitive Antique Cabinets
Pine
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Walnut
18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Teak
1880s Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Glass
19th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Metal
1750s European Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Cabinets
Marble
18th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1790s Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Cabinets
Brass
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Pine
Early 19th Century Irish Rustic Antique Cabinets
Glass, Pine
1820s European Antique Cabinets
Pine
1850s Romanian Rustic Antique Cabinets
Beech
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
1850s Romanian Rustic Antique Cabinets
Beech
Mid-19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1830s Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1890s French Industrial Antique Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Oak
18th Century Dutch Other Antique Cabinets
Oak
1880s Victorian Antique Cabinets
Glass
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Pine
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Wood
1860s English Gothic Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1870s Dutch Neoclassical Revival Antique Cabinets
Brass
1850s French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Wood
1750s European Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Cedar
Late 18th Century French Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Wood
1830s German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Cherry
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
1880s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Cabinets
Walnut
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.