Cabinets
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Metal, Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Tôle
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century British George III Antique Cabinets
Oak
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Bronze, Ormolu
1850s English Antique Cabinets
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Bronze, Ormolu
1880s Italian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1860s British High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s American Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Cabinets
Brass, Ormolu
1860s Romanian Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 19th Century French Country Antique Cabinets
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Laminate, Walnut
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century Empire Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Giltwood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood
Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Marble
1880s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Wood, Boxwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1850s Danish Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Birch
Early 19th Century Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Steel
19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Wood
1880s Jacobean Antique Cabinets
Leather
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Cherry, Oak
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Bamboo
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Cabinets
Leather, Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
1860s Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1820s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
19th Century Indian Antique Cabinets
Metal
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Grasscloth, Bamboo
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Cabinets
Wood
1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Dutch Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Satinwood, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Cabinets
Brass
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century Canadian Antique Cabinets
Pine
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
19th Century Sheraton Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
Mid-19th Century North American Empire Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Bronze
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.