Cabinets
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
1970s Belgian Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Plastic
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Laminate, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1990s American Federal Cabinets
Mahogany
1930s Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Rosewood, Satinwood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Iron
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Other
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
1990s British George II Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Satinwood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Walnut
1950s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets
Birch
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Metal
Late 20th Century George III Cabinets
Mahogany
1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
20th Century American Country Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Eastlake Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Ming Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Ming Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Cabinets
Grasscloth, Bamboo, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Laminate, Walnut
1940s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Cabinets
Plywood
Late 20th Century George III Cabinets
Mahogany
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
1920s American Louis XV Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century North American Adirondack Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century American Federal Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Cabinets
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Plastic
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Ash
1910s American American Craftsman Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal, Brass
1980s Philippine Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Reed
1940s European Vintage Cabinets
Pine
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.