Cabinets
Early 20th Century Danish Jugendstil Cabinets
Teak
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1920s Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Industrial Cabinets
Wood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1920s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Satinwood
Early 20th Century Japanese Bohemian Cabinets
Fruitwood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Burmese Cabinets
Teak
Early 1900s Moroccan Antique Cabinets
Bone, Teak
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century Italian Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Cabinets
Wood
1910s Dutch Arts and Crafts Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Cabinets
Copper
Early 20th Century American American Classical Cabinets
Nickel, Brass
1940s Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Cabinets
Mahogany, Satinwood
1940s American Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Leather, Glass, Art Glass
1920s American Chinoiserie Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1910s German Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Glass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
1920s Sheraton Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood
Early 1900s Country Antique Cabinets
Glass, Pine
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1920s French Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century French Directoire Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
1940s Polish Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1910s Scottish Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1940s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Steel
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
1940s Sheraton Vintage Cabinets
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets
Rattan, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets
Oak
1920s American Jacobean Vintage Cabinets
Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century 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.