Cabinets
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Asian Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Cabinets
Metal
1960s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vintage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Formica, Wood, Teak
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Stainless Steel
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Pine
Early 20th Century English Industrial Cabinets
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1970s French Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Birch
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Cabinets
Paint
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Wood
2010s English Brutalist Cabinets
Travertine
1920s Belgian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Oak
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Metal, Wire
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cabinets
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum
Early 1800s French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Cabinets
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Cabinets
Wood, Mirror, Glass
Late 20th Century Cabinets
Rattan, Glass, Wood
18th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Iron, Wrought Iron
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1950s Vintage Cabinets
Bakelite
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Rosewood
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Bakelite
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Cabinets
Brass
1950s French Vintage Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Iron
1950s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century American Rustic Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1930s British Victorian Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century Italian Directoire Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Cabinets
Bakelite, Palisander
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.