Cabinets
Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Cabinets
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
1880s Antique Cabinets
Kingwood
1970s Italian Other Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1970s French Space Age Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
1880s Antique Cabinets
Glass
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Padouk
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Wood, Cedar
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Granite, Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Cabinets
Glass, Pine
Late 19th Century Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood
1850s German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Gothic Antique Cabinets
Oak
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1970s Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Pine
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Oak
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut, Upholstery
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cabinets
Metal
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Late 19th Century European Antique Cabinets
Metal, Brass
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Bronze, Ormolu
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
19th Century German Islamic Antique Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1870s American Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century Belgian Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 19th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Belgian Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century English Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1830s Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine
1890s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1840s Italian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1970s French Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum
Late 19th Century Burmese British Colonial Antique Cabinets
Glass, Teak
1860s French Victorian Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
1970s Danish Vintage Cabinets
Pine
19th Century English Adam Style Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s Belgian Vintage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Pine
19th Century English Antique 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.