Cabinets
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Beech
1940s American Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Cabinets
Metal
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Elm
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Brass
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Oak
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets
Fruitwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1820s British Regency Antique Cabinets
Glass, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood
1940s Polish Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Mirror, Walnut
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Marble, Chrome
Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Rattan, Reed, Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Cabinets
Steel
1980s American Modern Vintage Cabinets
Travertine
Mid-20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Metal
Late 17th Century Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets
Wood
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Cabinets
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Late 20th Century Unknown Georgian Cabinets
Cherry
20th Century German Post-Modern Cabinets
Metal
1840s British George III Antique Cabinets
Brass
20th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Brass, Iron
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Laminate, Beech
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Birch, Teak, Plywood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Cabinets
Leather
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Brass
1890s American Antique Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Stainless Steel
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Cabinets
Brass
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Indonesian Cabinets
Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
20th Century American Country Cabinets
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets
Rock Crystal
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Cabinets
Fiberglass, Wood
1930s Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Cabinets
Ash
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Metal
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
1970s Japonisme Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cabinets
Bronze
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Leather, Wood
1950s 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.