Cabinets
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Wood
1940s Dutch Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Bamboo
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Maple
2010s Portuguese Cabinets
Mirror, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Brass
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Birch, Oak
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1760s English George III Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century Cabinets
Breccia Marble
20th Century American Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Cabinets
Leather
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Oak
1960s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass, Steel
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Plywood
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Smoked Glass, Laminate, Plexiglass
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Iron
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Macassar, Padouk
2010s English Post-Modern Cabinets
Other, Brass
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Hardwood
18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Brass, Steel
1840s Danish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Birch
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Cabinets
Iron
1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Georgian Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Mirror, Mahogany
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Cherry
18th Century English Chippendale Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Marble
Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Pine
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Birch, Elm
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cabinets
Brass
18th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
2010s Italian Cabinets
Concrete
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Cabinets
Iron
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Cabinets
Ash
2010s Portuguese Cabinets
Metal, Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass
1890s British Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1960s American Modern Vintage Cabinets
Stainless 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.