Cabinets
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1860s Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1850s Victorian Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
1940s French Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1860s Antique Cabinets
Other
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1940s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal, Steel
1860s English High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Copper
1830s Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
1860s English Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Bronze
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Marble
1860s Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Metal
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Mid-19th Century German Antique Cabinets
Metal
1940s French Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1840s German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Wood
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Reed
1850s Indian William IV Antique Cabinets
Brass
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Cherry
1840s European Antique Cabinets
Pine
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Cut Steel
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Elm
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Parchment Paper
1830s English William IV Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1940s French Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Cabinets
Oak
1850s German Antique Cabinets
Brass
1860s German Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Brass, Copper
1830s British Regency Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
1940s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Lacquer, Parchment Paper
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1860s English Antique Cabinets
Brass
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Plywood
Mid-19th Century French Gothic Antique Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1860s British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1940s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1840s English Antique Cabinets
Brass
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Chestnut
Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1860s English High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood
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.