Cabinets
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Other
Early 1800s Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Portuguese Rococo Antique Cabinets
Giltwood
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Wood, Cypress
Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Elm
Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak, Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Marble, Metal
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Tin
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century Indian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 1700s Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
1880s Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Cypress, Fir
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Iron
18th Century Welsh Antique Cabinets
Wood
1870s English Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century American Empire Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Wire
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Cabinets
Brass
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century American Rustic Antique Cabinets
Pine
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Spruce
1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 19th Century Unknown Industrial Antique Cabinets
Oak
1890s British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Antique Cabinets
Teak
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Black Forest Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-18th Century French Antique Cabinets
Metal, Iron
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Pine
Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Brass, Gold Leaf
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Iron
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Wood, Hardwood
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century Unknown Rustic Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1890s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Pine
19th Century Korean Other Antique Cabinets
Iron
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Brass, Iron
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.