Cabinets
1880s French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1880s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
19th Century British Regency Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s French Vintage Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Leather, Oak
Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Ebony
1970s French Vintage Cabinets
Birch
Late 19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Belgian Black Marble
1880s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Other
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood, Oak
19th Century Gothic Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Cabinets
Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Paint
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Cabinets
Brass
1970s Spanish Modern Vintage Cabinets
Straw, Wood
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Metal
Mid-19th Century French Black Forest Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Cabinets
Metal
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak, Wenge
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Cabinets
Nutwood, Oak, Burl, Paper
19th Century English Elizabethan Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Oak
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Cabinets
Mirror, Cork
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Charles X Antique Cabinets
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
19th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Cabinets
Plastic
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1880s Ming Antique Cabinets
Elm, Lacquer
1970s Swedish Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Oak
1970s Belgian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1860s Spanish Rustic Antique Cabinets
Iron
1890s Dutch Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1970s Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel, Metal, Chrome
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Oak
1820s English Regency Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Dutch Antique Cabinets
Teak
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Marble
19th Century Korean Other Antique Cabinets
Brass
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1870s British Antique Cabinets
Pine
Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Cabinets
Metal
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Marble
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.