Cabinets
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Leather
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Burl
Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Cabinets
Elm
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Fruitwood
19th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1890s French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Glass, Sycamore, Pine, Paint
1870s British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1890s Swiss Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Wood, Fir
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Metal, Bronze
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Korean Antique Cabinets
Nickel
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Pine
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Danish Victorian Antique Cabinets
Steel
Mid-19th Century Italian Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1890s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Cherry
1880s European Antique Cabinets
Pine
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Cabinets
Marble
Mid-19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1890s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Cherry
1870s Italian Rustic Antique Cabinets
Poplar
Mid-19th Century French Restauration Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Cabinets
Birch, Pine
19th Century Indian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Steel
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Iron
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Revival Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Wood, Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Ebony, Rosewood
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Industrial Antique Cabinets
Metal
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Dutch Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Cabinets
Bamboo, Glass
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Metal, Brass, Enamel
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.