Cabinets
Early 20th Century French Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut
19th Century British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Metal
1860s Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1880s American High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
1880s British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Cabinets
Giltwood, Lacquer
1880s Victorian Antique Cabinets
Boxwood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Oak
1830s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1860s British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Bronze
20th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Ash, Cherry, Fruitwood
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Cabinets
Ormolu
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1840s British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century European Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Cabinets
Wood
1860s British Early Victorian Antique Cabinets
Brass
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century European Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Mid-18th Century Austrian Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Gold Leaf
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1850s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood
19th Century English High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Leather, Oak
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Bamboo, Lacquer
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
1890s Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Wire
1870s Victorian Antique Cabinets
Early 20th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Bronze, Metal
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Bamboo, Rattan
19th Century American Victorian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Brass, Other
1870s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century French Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
1860s Burmese High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
1930s Victorian Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Cedar
19th Century English Victorian 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.