Cabinets
1820s Russian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Bronze
2010s Italian Baroque Cabinets
Chestnut
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Tortoise Shell, Ebony
16th Century British Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
2010s Italian Baroque Cabinets
Poplar, Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Brass
Mid-18th Century Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Pine
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Cabinets
Brass, Copper
16th Century British Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century English American Classical Antique Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Marble
2010s American American Classical Cabinets
Brass
1790s Italian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Gesso, Glass, Giltwood
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Pine
2010s Italian Baroque Cabinets
Chestnut
Late 17th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1870s French Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets
Wood
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Baroque Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Pine
Late 20th Century North American American Classical Cabinets
Glass
2010s Italian Baroque Cabinets
Iron
Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Brass
2010s Italian Baroque Cabinets
Chestnut
Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Cabinets
Oak, Wood
Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Cabinets
Metal
17th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Pine
1930s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Bronze
18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Bronze
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Wood, Oak, Cherry
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wrought Iron
19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Iron
Late 18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Paint, Wood
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1690s Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Pine
Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Cherry, Oak
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.