Cabinets
1710s British William and Mary Antique Cabinets
Elm, Walnut
Late 18th Century British Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 18th Century Chinese Ming Antique Cabinets
Elm
Early 17th Century Unknown Chinese Export Antique Cabinets
Felt, Hardwood, Lacquer
Late 18th Century British Regency Antique Cabinets
Brass
18th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Fabric, Wood
18th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Brass, Iron
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1770s Swiss Antique Cabinets
Wood
1990s American Baroque Cabinets
Wood
18th Century German Gothic Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 18th Century English George II Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
18th Century Antique Cabinets
Wood
1680s Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Early 17th Century Belgian Louis XIII Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Late 18th Century European George III Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1720s Baroque Antique Cabinets
Oak
17th Century Italian Louis XIII Antique Cabinets
Ivory, Ebony, Wood
17th Century Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Wood
17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1790s British George III Antique Cabinets
Wood
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Bronze
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 18th Century British Sheraton Antique Cabinets
Brass
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1990s American American Craftsman Cabinets
Ebony, Walnut
Late 18th Century Unknown George III Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
18th Century English French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Hardwood, Oak
18th Century Irish Chippendale Antique Cabinets
Mirror, Mahogany
Early 18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Cabinets
Steel
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Marble, Stainless Steel
17th Century German Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Oak
Early 18th Century Antique Cabinets
Oak
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
17th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Cabinets
Ivory, Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Iron
17th Century Spanish Antique Cabinets
Iron
1680s Dutch Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Oak
1990s Renaissance Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Glass
18th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
17th Century English William and Mary Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Bone, Oak, Olive, Pine
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
18th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1780s European Antique Cabinets
Walnut
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1990s American Chippendale Cabinets
Mahogany
18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Pine
17th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Iron, Wrought Iron
16th Century Antique Cabinets
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Brass
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.