Cabinets
Late 20th Century Empire Cabinets
Glass, Cherry
19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
1790s German Empire Antique Cabinets
Gesso, Pine
19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1820s Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Onyx
19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1820s Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Cabinets
Gold Leaf
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Glass
Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
1850s Italian Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Empire Cabinets
Cherry
1820s Italian Empire Antique Cabinets
Beech
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Silver
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-20th Century English Empire Cabinets
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Bronze, Ormolu
1880s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Wood, Boxwood
Early 1900s French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Porcelain, Wood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century French Empire Cabinets
Metal
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Marble
1930s English Edwardian Vintage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
20th Century American Empire Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1950s Unknown Empire Vintage Cabinets
Marble
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Mahogany, Wood
1820s Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
19th Century English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Ebony, Mahogany
1820s French Empire Antique Cabinets
19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany, Mirror
19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
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.