Cabinets
16th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cabinets
Cedar
Mid-20th Century American Regency Cabinets
Mirror, Pine
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Maple
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood, Glass
20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Macassar, Oak
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Cabinets
Raffia, Glass, Wood
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Bronze
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Brass
1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Cabinets
Bamboo, Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets
Plywood
Mid-20th Century Italian Cabinets
Brass
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood, Rosewood
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Blown Glass, Oak
19th Century Georgian Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Maple, Oak
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Aluminum
2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Cabinets
Bronze
1920s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Lacquer, Mahogany
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Teak
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Bamboo, Lacquer
1890s French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Wood
2010s Portuguese Cabinets
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
1980s Chinese Vintage Cabinets
Wood
2010s Polish Other Cabinets
Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Cabinets
Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Iron
Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Cabinets
Brass, Copper
1860s American Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Bamboo, Wood
Mid-19th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Cabinets
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Bamboo
Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Oak
2010s French Louis Philippe Cabinets
Cherry, Oak
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Ash
1950s Vintage Cabinets
Birdseye Maple
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Marble
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century French Baroque Antique Cabinets
Brass
1810s English Regency Antique Cabinets
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets
Brass
1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Cabinets
Wood
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.