Cabinets
1860s French Victorian Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
Mid-19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1850s Italian Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Brass
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
1830s English Antique Cabinets
Metal, Gold
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Wood
1910s French Vintage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
1830s English William IV Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Pine
1860s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Porcelain, Walnut
1860s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
1860s English Antique Cabinets
Brass
1860s British Antique Cabinets
Pine
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
1830s English George IV Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wire
Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1860s American Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1860s French Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1860s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Oak
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Mid-19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Oak
1860s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1860s English High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Pine
1860s English High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1830s French Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Wood
1860s British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1830s Russian Antique Cabinets
Brass
1860s French Antique Cabinets
Fabric, Glass, Oak
1850s Italian Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Cherry
1830s German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1840s English Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cabinets
Wood
1860s British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Pine
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Lacquer, Giltwood
1860s Antique Cabinets
Wood
1860s Indian Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century English George II Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Stone
Mid-19th Century North American American Craftsman Antique Cabinets
Marble
Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
1850s French Antique Cabinets
Brass
1860s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Burl
1830s French Antique Cabinets
Brass
1830s Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century Latvian Country 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.