Cabinets
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Metal
1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Brass, Copper
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Bronze
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Nickel
Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Cut Steel
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wire
1930s French Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Birch, Elm, Oak
Mid-19th Century American Country Antique Cabinets
Wood
1840s European Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century Dutch Rococo Revival Antique Cabinets
Wood, Glass
1930s Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1860s British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Marble
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Paint, Glass, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood
Mid-19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Marble
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Brass
1830s English Antique Cabinets
Metal, Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1830s Italian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1860s German Antique Cabinets
Brass
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Birch
1830s English Empire Antique Cabinets
Zinc
1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum
1840s German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Wood
1860s English Antique Cabinets
Pine
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Cabinets
Steel, Chrome
1860s English High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1930s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1860s French Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Elm
1930s Argentine Vintage Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1930s French French Provincial Vintage Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood, Walnut, Wood
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Elm, Walnut, Lacquer
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Satinwood, Walnut
1930s Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Lacquer
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Palisander
Mid-19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Cabinets
Wood
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Birch, Mahogany, Walnut, Plywood, Burl
1860s English Antique Cabinets
Pine
1830s English Antique Cabinets
Brass
1840s Danish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Elm
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Cabinets
Pine
1930s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1930s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Cabinets
Steel
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Brass
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.