Cabinets
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood
1850s English George II Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Leather
1890s German Antique Cabinets
Wood
1880s European Antique Cabinets
Pine
1920s Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century American Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Danish Victorian Antique Cabinets
Steel
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Iron
1820s French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Iron
Mid-19th Century Italian Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Ebony, Rosewood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine
1920s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1890s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Cherry
1890s Sheraton Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood
19th Century Korean Antique Cabinets
Nickel
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Cabinets
Birch, Pine
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Steel
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Revival Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Brass
1890s British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Antique Cabinets
Teak
1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Marble
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Indian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1810s English Regency Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
19th Century Dutch Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Metal, Brass, Enamel
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century French Country Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Oak
1920s American Chinoiserie Vintage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century American Antique Cabinets
Metal
Mid-19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Glass, Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Walnut
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.