Cabinets
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Lacquer
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Brass, Steel
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Cabinets
Leather
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Pine
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Seagrass, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Cabinets
Raffia, Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century Renaissance Cabinets
Glass, Pine
2010s Australian Modern Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Plastic
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-19th Century French Gothic Antique Cabinets
Wrought Iron
19th Century British Regency Antique Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Cabinets
Glass, Ash
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Birch, Elm
20th Century Georgian Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Pine
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
Late 19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood, Glass
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Leather
Early 18th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Bamboo
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century Sheraton Antique Cabinets
Bronze, Ormolu
1830s British Regency Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Walnut
1890s French Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Marble
Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
2010s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Mahogany, Rosewood, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Steel
1980s American Chippendale Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Cabinets
Marble, Brass
19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Ivory, Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Rosewood
1960s Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1860s North American Primitive Antique Cabinets
Pine
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
1920s American Adam Style Vintage Cabinets
Satinwood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Cabinets
Ash
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century British Antique Cabinets
Wood
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Crystal, Brass
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal, Stainless Steel, Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Mirror
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1970s French Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Cabinets
Leather
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.