Cabinets
1970s French Vintage Cabinets
Birch
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1880s French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Elm
1920s Belgian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Cabinets
Stone, Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Cabinets
Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Mahogany
1880s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
1970s French Vintage Cabinets
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Ash, Burl
20th Century Art Nouveau Cabinets
Mahogany
1890s Belgian Industrial Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Pine
1880s British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century French Moorish Antique Cabinets
Iron
20th Century English Chippendale Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Chrome
20th Century German Edwardian Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Ebony, Fruitwood
1920s German Renaissance Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets
Brass
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Plastic
19th Century British Regency Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
1910s Norwegian Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Asian Cabinets
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Cabinets
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
1960s Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1880s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood
Early 1900s Antique Cabinets
Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Birch, Mahogany, Plywood, Paper
Late 18th Century British Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Cedar
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Burl
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Cedar
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Belgian Black Marble
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Birch
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Cabinets
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Stone
1960s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Iron
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.