Cabinets
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Cabinets
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Other Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Pine
1930s Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century French Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
1880s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Other
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Travertine, Brass
1830s British Regency Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Olive
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Plastic, Wood
Early 19th Century Belgian Régence Antique Cabinets
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1940s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Pine
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Elm
Late 19th Century Indian Campaign Antique Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1890s American Primitive Antique Cabinets
Tin
1950s American Empire Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Palisander
1850s German Antique Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1950s French Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood, Rosewood
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1960s Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Teak
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Cabinets
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Metal
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Elm
19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Cabinets
Beech
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
1890s Scottish Antique Cabinets
Silver
1860s English Antique Cabinets
Brass
1890s Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Rococo Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Plywood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Cane
1880s British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1820s German Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Brass, Iron
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum
19th Century French Renaissance 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.