Cabinets
2010s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Metal, Steel
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Wenge
1920s American Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Early 2000s American Modern Cabinets
Marble
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Glass
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Cherry
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Late 20th Century American Regency Cabinets
Glass, Fruitwood
16th Century Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Chrome
19th Century Indonesian Antique Cabinets
Wood, Ceramic
1780s British Georgian Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Other
1970s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Pine
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Cabinets
Oak
2010s Italian Cabinets
Plastic
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Birch
19th Century British Regency Antique Cabinets
Metal, Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Macassar, Walnut
1960s Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Copper
2010s French Post-Modern Cabinets
Marble
Early 2000s Philippine Organic Modern Cabinets
Grasscloth, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Late 19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Bronze, Pewter
1920s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Cabinets
Lacquer
2010s Italian Cabinets
Marble, Steel
2010s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Rubber, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Rustic Cabinets
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Pine
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass, Steel
Early 18th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Silver Leaf
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Lacquer
19th Century German Rustic Antique Cabinets
Oak, Horn, Glass
19th Century English Rustic Antique Cabinets
Glass, Pine
1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Oak, Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Cabinets
Iron
1930s Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
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.