Cabinets
Late 19th Century Belgian Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Cabinets
Bronze, Steel
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Quartz, Brass
1870s American Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century English Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century Belgian Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
2010s Mexican Cabinets
Oak, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cabinets
Wood, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cabinets
Wood, Plywood
1830s Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine
Late 19th Century Burmese British Colonial Antique Cabinets
Glass, Teak
1860s French Victorian Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Marble
1840s Italian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1890s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Cabinets
Oak, Plywood
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Wood
2010s American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Hardwood
19th Century English Adam Style Antique Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cabinets
Wood
2010s French Post-Modern Cabinets
Ceramic
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Cabinets
Oak, Plywood
Early 19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Wood
2010s French Post-Modern Cabinets
Ceramic
1890s English Antique Cabinets
Pine
2010s French Post-Modern Cabinets
Ceramic
Early 2000s American Georgian Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cabinets
Ash
19th Century English Adam Style Antique Cabinets
Brass
1820s Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Cabinets
Steel
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Cabinets
Marble
1890s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cabinets
Ash
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century German Primitive Antique Cabinets
Pine
19th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Cabinets
Wood
1830s German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Glass, Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Cabinets
Silk, Wood
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Bronze
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Cabinets
Steel
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Cabinets
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.