Cabinets
18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Cabinets
Oak
1720s Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Pine
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Tapestry
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
2010s Italian Baroque Cabinets
Chestnut
20th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Porphyry
Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Pine
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Marble
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Fruitwood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Onyx, Ormolu
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Iron
1960s French Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Satinwood
2010s Italian Baroque Cabinets
Gold Leaf
Mid-18th Century European Baroque Antique Cabinets
Iron
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Metal
1630s Belgian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Alabaster
Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Brass
1920s European Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinets
Maple, Mahogany
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Brass
18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Tapestry
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Bronze, Other
Late 18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
Mid-17th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Oak
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Cabinets
Ebony, Rosewood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Early 19th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Hardwood, Maple, Pine, Oak
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Cabinets
Brass
18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
1730s German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Softwood
Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Early 18th Century European Baroque Antique Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
Late 18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Pine
19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Cabinets
Copper
1770s Swiss Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut
18th Century French Baroque Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Other
Late 17th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Steel, Metal
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.