Cabinets
1850s Danish Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Brass
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1850s Danish Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Oak, Burl
1850s Danish Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1840s Danish Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1830s European Jacobean Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century North American Empire Antique Cabinets
Brass
1860s French Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
1860s Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Bronze
1830s Danish Antique Cabinets
Wood
1840s French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
1860s Antique Cabinets
Teak
Mid-19th Century French Gothic Antique Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1860s Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Teak
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Cherry
Mid-19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1860s English High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Pine
1990s Japanese Modern Cabinets
Glass, Cherry
1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Oak
Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century European Antique Cabinets
Wood, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Baize
Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Spruce
1860s Irish Rustic Antique Cabinets
Iron
1990s American French Provincial Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1850s Victorian Antique Cabinets
Olive
1840s British William IV Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
1990s Classical Greek Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
1990s American Baroque Cabinets
Wood
1990s Italian Cabinets
Stone
Mid-19th Century American Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Metal
1830s Charles X Antique Cabinets
Marble
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Ebony, Walnut, Cocobolo
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1850s Chinese Campaign Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Padouk
1990s American American Craftsman Cabinets
Ebony, Walnut
1830s English Regency Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century English Regency Revival Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Lacquer
1860s Burmese High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
Mid-19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood, Mahogany
1990s American Chippendale Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Restauration Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
1860s French Victorian Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Walnut
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.