Cabinets
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Korean Other Antique Cabinets
Iron
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Marble, Brass
19th Century European Country Antique Cabinets
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak, Pine, Paint
19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Teak
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century Dutch Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-19th Century English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century Indian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Iron
19th Century English Regency Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Pine
1870s French Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century American Industrial Antique Cabinets
Metal
19th Century American Rustic Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Oak, Walnut, Burl
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Nutwood
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal, Chrome
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Danish Victorian Antique Cabinets
Steel
Early 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood, Oak
1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Birch
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
1970s Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century English Sheraton Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1970s Vintage Cabinets
Metal
19th Century Swedish Romantic Antique Cabinets
Pine
1830s English Antique Cabinets
Brass
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Metal
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Dutch Antique Cabinets
Steel
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1880s French Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
1970s French Vintage Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1880s Korean Antique Cabinets
Brass
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
19th Century Swedish Other Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
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.