Cabinets
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Oak
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Crystal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Marble
1830s English Antique Cabinets
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Mid-19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Marble
1830s Italian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1860s English Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century Canadian Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Nutwood
Mid-19th Century Unknown French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Oak
1920s American Gothic Revival Vintage Cabinets
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Iron
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Cabinets
Pine
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Macassar, Oak
1860s English Antique Cabinets
Brass
1920s French Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Birdseye Maple
1920s Dutch Modern Vintage Cabinets
Belgian Black Marble
1860s English High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Charles X Antique Cabinets
Marble
1920s Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Paint, Glass, Wood
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Cabinets
Rosewood, Mirror
1860s English Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1860s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1920s Japanese Vintage Cabinets
Silver
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Cabinets
Bronze
1860s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1840s Italian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1860s English High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Pine
1860s Indian Antique Cabinets
Steel
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Cabinets
Amboyna
1860s English Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Mid-19th Century English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Marble
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1840s Danish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1830s Scottish Georgian Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Cabinets
Iron
Mid-19th Century Unknown Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Oak, Glass, Wood
1860s British Early Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood, Walnut, Wood
1850s English Regency Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1920s British Colonial Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Spruce, Cherry
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
Mid-19th Century French Empire 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.