Cabinets
1960s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1890s English Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Revival Cabinets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Cabinets
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Other
1890s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Cherry
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Wood
1920s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Cabinets
Wood
Mid-18th Century Italian Directoire Antique Cabinets
Cherry, Maple, Walnut
1940s American Georgian Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s British Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Marble, Other
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Leather
2010s Romanian Cabinets
Cut Glass, Ash, Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Cabinets
Brass
1970s Belgian Minimalist Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century European Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Regency Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rattan, Pine
1980s French Provincial Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Burl, Glass
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Brass
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Cabinets
Wood
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1920s Queen Anne Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
17th Century European Jacobean Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Amboyna
2010s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Other
2010s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Brass
1960s Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1870s British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
1920s American Chinoiserie Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Teak
2010s Modern Cabinets
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
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.