Cabinets
Late 18th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood, Giltwood
Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Cabinets
Pine
18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century Hepplewhite Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Cabinets
Brass
1970s Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1780s English George III Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Hardwood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Oak
1970s North American Chinoiserie Vintage Cabinets
Lacquer
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
18th Century Belgian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood
Late 18th Century Asian Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Cabinets
Walnut
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Burl, Walnut
Late 18th Century Dutch French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
Late 17th Century Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Metal
1970s American Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Antique Cabinets
Brass, Wrought Iron
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Bamboo
Late 18th Century British Anglo-Indian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Elm
Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Pine
Late 18th Century German French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Marble, Aluminum, Chrome
Late 17th Century American Dutch Colonial Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Elm
17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1790s Georgian Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Pine
Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Antique Cabinets
Metal, Wrought Iron
Mid-18th Century American Spanish Colonial Antique Cabinets
Maple, Walnut, Pine
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century Rococo Antique Cabinets
Wood
16th Century Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Giltwood
1970s Swedish Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Wood
1770s Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Resin, Wood
1970s Danish Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1970s American Georgian Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1700s German Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 17th Century Japanese Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Pine
17th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Ebony
Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Cabinets
Maple
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.