Cabinets
19th Century English Regency Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Pine
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Cabinets
Metal
Early 1700s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Brass
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Cabinets
Pewter
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Oak, Walnut, Burl
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
19th Century European Country Antique Cabinets
Pine
Early 1800s English George III Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
16th Century Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
19th Century Italian Anglo-Indian Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century English Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
1850s Belgian Rustic Antique Cabinets
Copper
19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Metal
19th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century and Earlier French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
1850s French Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Chestnut, Walnut
Late 19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Wood
1890s French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Oak
1750s French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Iron
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Elm
17th Century Spanish Antique Cabinets
Chestnut
1680s Dutch Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century Danish Victorian Antique Cabinets
Steel
1820s English Gothic Antique Cabinets
Wood
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Steel
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Wood
1850s English Elizabethan Antique Cabinets
Oak
1880s Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Oak, Walnut, Burl
1770s Swiss Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Oak
1830s English Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century European Rococo Antique Cabinets
Iron
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1870s Dutch Neoclassical Revival Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Bronze
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century French Antique Cabinets
Oak
1880s Korean Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Cabinets
Brass
1850s Indian William IV Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1890s French Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Oak
18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1730s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Antique 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.