Cabinets
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
19th Century European Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
1890s English Antique Cabinets
Mirror, Boxwood, Rosewood
1860s Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Beech
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Burl
1830s Russian Antique Cabinets
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Leather
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Glass
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Wood
1850s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Amboyna
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Bronze, Ormolu
1870s French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Pine, Elm
1970s North American Vintage Cabinets
Plastic
19th Century British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Marble
1820s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl
Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Cabinets
Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
Late 19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Ash
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century North American Victorian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Oak
1860s British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Metal
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
Late 19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Wood
1890s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
1890s British Sheraton Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
1870s English Antique Cabinets
Oak
1820s English Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Metal
1820s English Antique Cabinets
Pine, Braid
1890s French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
1860s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mirror, 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.