Cabinets
Early 1900s African Belle Époque Antique Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Mirror, Mahogany
1940s American Georgian Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Oak
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cabinets
Birdseye Maple, Oak
1940s Sheraton Vintage Cabinets
Leather, Mahogany
Early 1900s Scandinavian Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Softwood
Early 20th Century Philippine Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Elm
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Oak
1920s American Louis XV Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Cut Glass, Ebony, Burl
1920s Dutch Modern Vintage Cabinets
Belgian Black Marble
1910s Scottish Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1920s Argentine Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s British Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
1910s Country Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Birch
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Rustic Cabinets
Slate
1920s British Sheraton Vintage Cabinets
Yew
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Walnut
1940s Polish Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1920s American Louis XV Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Oak
1920s Scottish Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1940s Polish Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1920s British Edwardian Vintage Cabinets
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cabinets
Marble
Early 20th Century German Rustic Cabinets
Zinc
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Beech, Teak
Early 1900s British Queen Anne Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
1910s French Louis XV Vintage Cabinets
Marble
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1940s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Sycamore
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Cabinets
Pine
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Macassar
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Wood
1940s Italian Other Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1940s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Oak
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.