Cabinets
1970s French Vintage Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Iron
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Swedish Other Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1870s Dutch Neoclassical Revival Antique Cabinets
Brass
1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Marble
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wire
Mid-19th Century German Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1860s American Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Cabinets
Plastic
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Slate, Steel
1970s American Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Cherry
Late 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Wood
1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Chrome, Aluminum, Steel
1970s American Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel, Brass
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Brass
1970s Swedish Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Cabinets
Bamboo, Mirror, Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1850s Belgian Rustic Antique Cabinets
Copper
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Oak
1970s Chinese Chippendale Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany, Glass
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm, Lacquer
1820s English Gothic Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century American Jacobean Antique Cabinets
Oak
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Wenge
19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Cabinets
Antler, Wood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Cabinets
Pine
Early 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Marble
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1850s French Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Chestnut, Walnut
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Antique Cabinets
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Cane, Glass, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
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.