Cabinets
1780s English George III Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Hardwood
1920s Georgian Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century British Georgian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Wood
1790s English George III Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood
18th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Padouk
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
Late 19th Century Georgian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood
19th Century George IV Antique Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century British Georgian Antique Cabinets
Brass
1770s Welsh Georgian Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century British George II Antique Cabinets
Brass
1960s Chinoiserie Vintage Cabinets
Lacquer
1980s Chinoiserie Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Early 2000s American Georgian Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 18th Century English George I Antique Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
18th Century European George III Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
Early 1900s British Georgian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Cabinets
Pine
18th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
1920s Chinoiserie Vintage Cabinets
Lacquer
Early 18th Century European George I Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1720s English George I Antique Cabinets
Wood
1740s English George II Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Cabinets
Bamboo
Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1770s English George III Antique Cabinets
Brass
18th Century Welsh Georgian Antique Cabinets
Brass, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Giltwood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Georgian Antique Cabinets
19th Century Peruvian George III Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
18th Century English George I Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood
1960s British Georgian Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
1790s Georgian Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 1800s Irish George III Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century Italian Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
19th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Pine
1740s English George II Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1810s British Georgian Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass, Metal
2010s American Georgian Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany, 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.