Cabinets
1750s George II Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1880s Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Oak, Mahogany
18th Century European George III Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
1960s American Georgian Vintage Cabinets
Blown Glass, Satinwood
1780s British Georgian Antique Cabinets
Brass
1910s European George III Vintage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century British Georgian Cabinets
Yew
19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Metal
Early 19th Century Empire Antique Cabinets
Granite
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Metal
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1830s English Empire Antique Cabinets
Zinc
19th Century Georgian Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Late 18th Century Unknown George III Antique Cabinets
Wood
20th Century French Empire Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century American Georgian Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Brass
1780s English George III Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Cabinets
Metal, Iron
1770s English George III Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century European Empire Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany, Oak
1910s British Georgian Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
1830s Scottish Georgian Antique Cabinets
Oak
1780s English George III Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Cabinets
Siena Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century French Empire Cabinets
Metal, Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Cabinets
Wood
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Yew
19th Century American Georgian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century Irish George II Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Pine
1820s English George III Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Iron
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Mahogany
1780s English George III Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century Georgian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1740s English George II Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century North American Georgian Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1740s English George II 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.