Cabinets
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Wood, Oak
1830s English William IV Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Elm
Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cabinets
Elm
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Korean Other Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century Irish Regency Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Marble, Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Wood, Fruitwood
17th Century European Jacobean Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Amboyna
1870s French Antique Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Burl
1890s French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Glass, Sycamore, Pine, Paint
1890s Sheraton Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century English Other Antique Cabinets
Paint, Wood, Bamboo
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Fruitwood
1880s French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Metal, Bronze
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Amboyna
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Cherry
1890s Swiss Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Wood, Fir
Mid-19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
19th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1890s Chinese Antique Cabinets
Elm
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1850s English George II Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Leather
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood
Late 19th Century American Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1890s German Antique Cabinets
Wood
1880s European Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Iron
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
17th Century Belgian Louis XIII Antique Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Danish Victorian Antique Cabinets
Steel
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Iron
1890s Sheraton Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1890s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Cherry
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.