Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Cabinets
Poplar
1940s French Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Cabinets
Metal, Steel
1920s French Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1920s French Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Cabinets
Marble
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Cabinets
Beech
Early 1900s French Industrial Antique Cabinets
Metal
1940s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal, Steel
1950s Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
20th Century English Industrial Cabinets
Brass
1950s Belgian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
20th Century French Industrial Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Cabinets
Metal
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century English Rococo Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
1960s Italian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Cabinets
Fabric, Satinwood, Walnut
Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Cabinets
Iron
1950s Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1940s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
19th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Cabinets
Metal
1930s North American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1940s French Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Hardwood
Early 19th Century French Industrial Antique Cabinets
Metal
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Wood
1780s Dutch Rococo Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Cabinets
Steel
20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Metal, Steel
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Pine
18th Century German Rococo Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Cabinets
Metal
1950s German Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Cabinets
Mirror, Walnut
Early 19th Century American Industrial Antique Cabinets
Metal
1920s Mexican Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Brass
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Rococo Antique Cabinets
Wood
1940s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Cabinets
Wood, Fruitwood, Mahogany
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Brass
1960s North American Rococo Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Mid-18th Century Rococo Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Metal, Steel
Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Cabinets
Wood
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Cabinets
Pine, Poplar
Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
19th Century French Rococo Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Late 17th Century Spanish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Wood
20th Century French Industrial Cabinets
Brass
2010s American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
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.