Cabinets
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Early 18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Cabinets
Pine
Late 19th Century European Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1880s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Other
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Wood, Oak
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Cabinets
Pine
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Wrought Iron
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Iron
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Pine
1820s British Georgian Antique Cabinets
Cotton, Wood
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut
16th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wrought Iron
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Oak
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Pine
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Wrought Iron
18th Century Dutch Other Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 18th Century English George I Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Textile, Glass, Mahogany
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Cabinets
Marble
Late 18th Century British Antique Cabinets
Wood
17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cabinets
Giltwood, Lacquer
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century French Country Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Victorian Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Pine, Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Birdseye Maple
19th Century Korean Campaign Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Glass
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Spruce, Walnut
Early 18th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1870s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Early 17th Century Unknown Chinese Export Antique Cabinets
Felt, Hardwood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Mid-19th Century Korean Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Cabinets
Oak
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century Belgian Late Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood, Pine
1880s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Kingwood
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Metal
1880s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
Mid-19th Century American Antique Cabinets
Wood, Cherry
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1810s Danish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Paint
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
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.