Cabinets
1970s Swedish Vintage Cabinets
Pine
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Copper
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Burl
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wicker, Cane, Bamboo, Rattan, Laminate, Wood, Formica
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Birch
1980s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Lacquer, Wood
1980s Italian American Classical Vintage Cabinets
Plywood
Late 20th Century American Campaign Cabinets
Brass
1970s French Vintage Cabinets
Birch
1950s Vintage Cabinets
Plywood
Late 20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Steel
1970s French Vintage Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Bronze, Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Cabinets
Steel
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Elm
1980s Chinese Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Leather, Oak
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
1980s Victorian Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1980s Chinese Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Cabinets
Plastic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Plastic
1990s Unknown Brutalist Cabinets
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Ebony, Rosewood
Late 20th Century North American Rustic Cabinets
Wood
1980s American Federal Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets
Brass
1950s North American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1990s American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Copper
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1980s American Biedermeier Vintage Cabinets
Satinwood, Glass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood, Leather, Glass
1950s Vintage Cabinets
Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak, Wenge
1970s Swedish Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Birch, Mahogany, Plywood, Paper
1990s Post-Modern Cabinets
Chrome
1950s English Vintage Cabinets
Pine
Late 20th Century Cabinets
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Bubinga
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1970s European Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1990s Chinese Chinoiserie 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.