Cabinets
1890s Belgian Industrial Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Pine
Mid-19th Century French Black Forest Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Belgian Black Marble
19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Other
Late 19th Century French Moorish Antique Cabinets
Iron
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Stone
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Cabinets
Iron
19th Century Gothic Antique Cabinets
Oak
18th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century British Regency Antique Cabinets
Wood
1880s French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Antique Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Mid-19th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1770s Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Pine
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Oak
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
1890s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood, Oak
19th Century Norwegian Romantic Antique Cabinets
Pine
1880s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Oak
1890s English Antique Cabinets
Pine
Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Iron
18th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Bone, Rosewood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Ebony
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Bronze
18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century English Elizabethan Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Cabinets
Metal
18th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Pine
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Wood
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Iron
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1830s English Regency Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
1790s Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Cabinets
Nutwood, Oak, Burl, Paper
19th Century 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.