Cabinets
1890s British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Cabinets
Bronze
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
2010s Canadian Other Cabinets
Glass, Ash
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Birch, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Unknown Other Antique Cabinets
Glass, Cherry
19th Century European Empire Revival Antique Cabinets
Iron
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Cabinets
Elm
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Chrome
19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Walnut, Fir
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Glass, Pine
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets
Reclaimed Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Other Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Cabinets
Glass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Glass
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Brass
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
2010s South African Minimalist Cabinets
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Wood
1920s American Jacobean Vintage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Oak, Pine
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1910s American Vintage Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Cabinets
Marble, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets
Oak, Wood, Walnut
1960s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Iron
2010s French Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Nutwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood, Laminate
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Metal
20th Century Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Cedar
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Early 19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Cabinets
Oak
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Cabinets
Ash
1930s Vintage Cabinets
Wood
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.