Cabinets
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Ivory, Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Cabinets
Metal
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Brass
1820s Russian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Spruce
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Other
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
1930s British Georgian Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
1870s Antique Cabinets
Kingwood
1890s Regency Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Lacquer, Parchment Paper
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
1880s Antique Cabinets
Other
1890s Danish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Indian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1880s Victorian Antique Cabinets
Pine
1890s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Oak
1890s French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century American Antique Cabinets
Oak
1880s Victorian Antique Cabinets
Oak
1930s European Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1880s French Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
1880s Victorian Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
1890s American Antique Cabinets
Porcelain, Bamboo
1870s French Empire Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1880s Vietnamese Japonisme Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1880s Vietnamese Japonisme Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1870s French Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Amboyna
Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1890s Sheraton Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Leather
1880s French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Brass
1930s Polish Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1890s Italian Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Wood, Fir
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Amboyna
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.