Cabinets
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
18th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Stone
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Mahogany
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Mirror, Walnut
Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Steel
2010s Canadian Other Cabinets
Glass, Ash
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
1970s North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Cabinets
Pine
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Birch
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Hardwood
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Bronze
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets
Marble
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Swedish Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Victorian Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cabinets
Wood, Plywood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Hardwood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Palisander
19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
2010s Balinese Organic Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Birch, Plywood
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Metal
Early 1800s Swedish Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Pine
Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Cabinets
Iron
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Cabinets
Oak
1690s English William and Mary Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1970s Canadian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
20th Century French Country Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Cabinets
Plexiglass, Wood
17th Century Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Cabinets
Cane, Rattan, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Macassar, Burl
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Cabinets
Brass
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Chestnut
2010s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Brass
1820s Antique Cabinets
Walnut
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.