Cabinets
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
1960s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vintage Cabinets
Elm
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Maple
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Pine
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Cabinets
Ash
20th Century Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1890s American Jacobean Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Walnut
1860s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Silver Leaf
1880s Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
1960s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century British Antique Cabinets
Oak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Elm
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Paldao
Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Cabinets
Steel
1710s Queen Anne Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1930s Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
2010s Portuguese Cabinets
Metal, Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass, Stainless Steel
1970s Vintage Cabinets
Steel
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Oak
2010s South African Minimalist Cabinets
Granite
1920s Italian Chinoiserie Vintage Cabinets
Wood
17th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Ebony, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Cabinets
Iron
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Brass
1990s Danish Modern Cabinets
Beech
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Mirror, Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Metal
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Unknown Mission Cabinets
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.