Cabinets
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1830s French Louis XIV Antique Cabinets
Steel
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1860s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Metal, Chrome
1940s English Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Hardwood, Glass, Satinwood
1840s French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Wood
1860s English Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1830s British Regency Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1840s Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Cabinets
Amboyna
Mid-19th Century English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Marble
1860s Indian Antique Cabinets
Steel
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century American Antique Cabinets
Pine
1860s British Early Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1940s French Modern Vintage Cabinets
Amboyna
1940s European Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1840s Danish Other Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1860s English Antique Cabinets
Pine
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass, Copper
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1830s English Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Spruce, Cherry
1940s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Stainless Steel
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wire
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
1940s French Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
1850s English Regency Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century Belgian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Oak
1860s Indian Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass, Copper
Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1830s English Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Dutch Rococo Revival Antique Cabinets
Wood, Glass
Mid-19th Century English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Rope, Glass, Oak
1830s British William IV Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Marble
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Sycamore, Parchment Paper, Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Metal, Brass
1860s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mirror, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Oak
1860s Romanian Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century English Elizabethan Antique Cabinets
Oak
1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1850s Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Metal
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1940s French Vintage Cabinets
Oak
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.