Cabinets
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum
1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Cabinets
Wood
20th Century British Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood
2010s Renaissance Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1690s Spanish Antique Cabinets
Walnut
2010s French Art Deco Cabinets
Straw, Wood
1820s English Regency Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1920s English Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Oak, Walnut, Burl
Late 20th Century Regency Revival Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
1880s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Other
Early 20th Century British Georgian Cabinets
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1960s European Vintage Cabinets
Elm
20th Century European Cabinets
Rosewood
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Cabinets
Oak
2010s Asian Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
1930s German Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1970s Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1960s Swedish Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Cabinets
Brass
1940s Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Danish Victorian Antique Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Mirror
Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Metal
1980s American Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer, Parchment Paper
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Hardwood
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Other
1950s Vintage Cabinets
Pine
20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Wood, Cedar
1960s Danish Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak, Rosewood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Silver Plate
1950s Swedish Vintage Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century European Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass, Steel
20th Century British Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Burl
Mid-19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
1870s English Antique Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Cabinets
Mahogany
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Beech
Early 18th Century French Rustic Antique 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.