Cabinets
Mid-19th Century American Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Metal
1940s American Vintage Cabinets
Rattan
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Paper
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1830s European Jacobean Antique Cabinets
Oak
1940s American Rustic Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1830s Charles X Antique Cabinets
Marble
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Cabinets
Brass
1860s Burmese High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Paint
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1940s Indian Rustic Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Regency Revival Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Lacquer
Mid-19th Century Antique Cabinets
Tin
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak, Teak
1850s Chinese Campaign Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Padouk
1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1940s Finnish Modern Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Cabinets
Pine
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
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
1940s French Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Macassar
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Cabinets
Brass
1860s English High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Paint
Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Nutwood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
1830s French Antique Cabinets
Brass, Steel
1840s British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1850s French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Cherry
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Bronze
1830s Dutch Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Wood, Walnut, Burl
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Dutch Rustic Antique Cabinets
Steel
1940s English Neoclassical Revival Vintage Cabinets
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Metal
1860s American Primitive Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
1940s French Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Glass
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1860s Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
1860s Victorian Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
1940s French Chinese Chippendale Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Wood
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak, Burl
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Marble, 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.