Cabinets
18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Pine
1790s British George III Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Cabinets
Plastic
Early 18th Century German Rustic Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
18th Century French Modern Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Early 1700s European George I Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Elm
1970s North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1970s American Regency Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Steel
17th Century Danish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1780s English Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
18th Century Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
1740s Danish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Oak
1970s Canadian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Cabinets
Cane, Rattan, Wood
18th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
1660s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Cabinets
Wood, Teak
1970s North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
17th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Metal
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal, Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Macassar, Burl
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Acrylic, Oak, Pine
1970s Vintage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
17th Century Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1690s English William and Mary Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century European Rococo Antique Cabinets
Iron
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Early 18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Cabinets
Pine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1970s Swedish Vintage Cabinets
Pine
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Bronze
1970s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Pine
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1970s Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1970s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1750s German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1970s Danish Other Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Metal, Wrought Iron
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Travertine, Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Smoked Glass, Laminate, Plexiglass
18th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Brass, Iron
18th Century French Baroque Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
1970s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Pine
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.