Cabinets
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Blown Glass, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century American Country Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Latvian Country Antique Cabinets
Pine
1830s Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Pine
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century Dutch Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Early 19th Century English British Colonial Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
1890s American Industrial Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Metal
1810s English Regency Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Kingwood
Late 19th Century Belgian Japonisme Antique Cabinets
Onyx, Ormolu
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1820s English Antique Cabinets
Ebony, Mahogany
19th Century European Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Kingwood
Late 19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Cut Glass, Wood
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Oak
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
19th Century Indian Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1870s Belgian Antique Cabinets
Steel
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
1860s English High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Pine
1870s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Iron
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Metal
19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
Early 19th Century European Antique Cabinets
Iron
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood
19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Marble
Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Regency Antique Cabinets
Faux Bamboo, Wood
19th Century Asian Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
19th Century Indian Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Ebony, Mahogany, Giltwood
19th Century French Rococo Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Glass, Pine
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.