Cabinets
Late 18th Century Austrian Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Cherry, Walnut
1790s English George III Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
1980s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Glass
1980s Italian Space Age Vintage Cabinets
Metal, Copper
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
Late 18th Century French Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
1980s Modern Vintage Cabinets
Mirror
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Cabinets
Paint, Pine
Late 18th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Iron
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1980s English Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century French Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Brass
1790s English Sheraton Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 18th Century French Antique Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1980s English Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1790s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood
Late 18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1780s Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 18th Century British Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Pine
Late 18th Century French Antique Cabinets
Kingwood
Late 18th Century French Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1980s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Late 18th Century American Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1980s French Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1980s Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Stone
Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Satinwood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
1980s American Modern Vintage Cabinets
Lacquer
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1980s American Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Smoked Glass, Wood
Late 18th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Oak
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
1780s English George III Antique Cabinets
Marble
1980s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Plastic, Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Siena Marble
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Cherry
1770s Dutch Baroque Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1790s German Empire Antique Cabinets
Gesso, Pine
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Fir
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.