Cabinets
Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Cabinets
Brass
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1860s English High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Pine
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Gold Leaf
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
1860s French Victorian Antique Cabinets
Pine
1860s Irish Rustic Antique Cabinets
Iron
Mid-19th Century Unknown Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
Mid-19th Century American Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Metal
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1830s European Jacobean Antique Cabinets
Oak
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Mirror, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
1830s Charles X Antique Cabinets
Marble
1860s Burmese High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Gold Leaf
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Hungarian Industrial Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Regency Revival Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Lacquer
Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Metal, Brass
1930s Polish Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1850s Chinese Campaign Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Padouk
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Zebra Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1930s Vintage Cabinets
Satinwood
1930s British Louis XV Vintage Cabinets
Walnut, Satinwood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
1860s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1860s Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1850s German Rustic Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
1930s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Antique Cabinets
Tin
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Cabinets
Steel, Chrome
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Paint
Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Nutwood
1830s French Antique Cabinets
Brass, Steel
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cabinets
Brass
1850s French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Cherry
1840s British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1930s Argentine Vintage Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Marble
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Dutch Rustic Antique Cabinets
Steel
1830s Dutch Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Wood, Walnut, Burl
1860s American Primitive Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
Mid-19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Walnut
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.