Cabinets
1910s British Jacobean Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1950s Italian Other Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1920s Japanese Vintage Cabinets
Iron
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Felt, Birch, Teak
1990s American Regency Cabinets
Mahogany
1940s Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1960s French Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Chrome, Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Teak
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Steel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century American Jacobean Cabinets
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Georgian Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1950s Belgian Empire Revival Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Cabinets
Rattan
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Maple
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cabinets
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Regency Cabinets
Glass, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
1920s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal, Steel
1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Formica, Wood, Lacquer
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Cabinets
Mirror, Acrylic
1910s Georgian Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Birch
1960s British Other Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Marble
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Birch, Mahogany, Plywood, Paper
1970s European Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Burl
1970s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Metal, Brass, Enamel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century European Cabinets
Wood
1970s French Vintage Cabinets
Birch
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Oak
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Plastic
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Asian Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets
Felt, Wood
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Satinwood
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
1930s American Vintage Cabinets
Rattan
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cabinets
Other
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage 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.