Cabinets
1880s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Birdseye Maple
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Spruce, Walnut
19th Century Indian Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Antique Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Iron
Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Wood, Cypress
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Wood, Oak
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century American Antique Cabinets
Wood, Cherry
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Paint
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Formica
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Cabinets
Metal
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Early 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Pine
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Victorian Antique Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century French Industrial Antique Cabinets
Marble
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Cabinets
Marble
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Elm
1970s American Beaux Arts Vintage Cabinets
Iron
1870s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Spruce
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1820s British Georgian Antique Cabinets
Cotton, Wood
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Bamboo
19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Zebra Wood
1810s Danish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Paint
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century European French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Unknown Rustic Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1970s French Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
Mid-19th Century Belgian Late Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood, Pine
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Pine
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
1810s Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood, Walnut, Paint
1890s English Antique Cabinets
Brass
1880s Antique Cabinets
Other
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cabinets
Wood, Cedar, Pine
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1830s French Antique Cabinets
Brass
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Wood, Giltwood, Glass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Pine
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.