Cabinets
1970s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Bone
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Oak
17th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Ebony, Oak
Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Metal
1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1990s Danish Modern Cabinets
Beech
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Oak
20th Century Cabinets
Breccia Marble
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
2010s Portuguese Cabinets
Metal, Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Pine, Blown Glass
1740s Antique Cabinets
Iron
19th Century Korean Other Antique Cabinets
Metal
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Oak, Plywood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Early 20th Century Unknown Mission Cabinets
Oak
19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Glass
19th Century Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Wood
2010s Polish Post-Modern Cabinets
Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Early 2000s American French Provincial Cabinets
Oak
1970s Arts and Crafts Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1920s Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass, Iron
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Steel
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1960s American Louis XV Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1950s American Country Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Birch, Walnut
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cabinets
Bronze
1940s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Brass, Steel
Late 20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Cabinets
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Cabinets
Ash
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Cabinets
Oak
2010s Italian Cabinets
Concrete
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Art Glass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Wood, Elm
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Resin
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Brass
16th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cabinets
Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Cabinets
Ash
1960s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Oak
20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Glass, Wood
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Cabinets
Jade, Bronze
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.