Cabinets
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Cherry, Spruce
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Oak
1890s American Primitive Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century German Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century Korean Antique Cabinets
Brass
1880s French Antique Cabinets
Brass
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1830s English William IV Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
1880s English Antique Cabinets
Satinwood, Glass, Boxwood, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
1820s Dutch Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
1860s North American Primitive Antique Cabinets
Pine
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century British Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Wood
1890s British Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
1840s English Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Hardwood, Maple, Pine, Oak
19th Century Antique Cabinets
19th Century French Victorian Antique Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Cabinets
Elm
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1810s American Federal Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood, Pine, Paint
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Cabinets
Giltwood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
19th Century Indian Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century Brazilian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century German Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1920s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Yew
19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Cedar
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Elm
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Wood
1860s British Early Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Mirror
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Paint, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
1870s English Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Rosewood
Late 19th Century Korean Antique Cabinets
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.