Cabinets
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Walnut, Fir
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Maple
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Walnut, Burl
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1920s American American Classical Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Birch, Mahogany, Plywood, Paper
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century French Empire Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Wood
1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Oak, Pine
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Birch, Teak
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets
Brass
1920s Dutch Chippendale Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Teak
1920s British Queen Anne Vintage Cabinets
Mirror, Walnut
1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Cabinets
Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1950s English Vintage Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Eastlake Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Wood
1910s American American Craftsman Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1950s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Rosewood, Satinwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Maple
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Shagreen, Bakelite, Macassar
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Satinwood, Paint
Early 20th Century North American Adirondack Cabinets
Oak
1920s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Burl
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Iron
1920s American Louis XV Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Federal Cabinets
Mahogany
1920s Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Macassar, Oak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Ash
Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
1950s American Federal Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut, Cane
Early 20th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
1950s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
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.