Cabinets
19th Century English Japonisme Antique Cabinets
Metal
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Pine
1880s English Antique Cabinets
Pine
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Italian Anglo-Indian Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1890s French Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Marble
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century American Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Other, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century French Gothic Antique Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1850s Romanian Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Beech
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1970s American Campaign Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century English Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
1880s English Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Wood
1890s French Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
19th Century Korean Other Antique Cabinets
Metal
1850s French Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Wood, Oak
19th Century Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Early 19th Century European Antique Cabinets
Wood
1840s Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1880s British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany, Pine
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Pine
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Cabinets
Paint
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Oak, Blown Glass
1860s North American Primitive Antique Cabinets
Pine
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass, Steel
19th Century English Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Korean Other Antique Cabinets
Metal
1890s French Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Bronze, Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Chrome, Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1870s English Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century French Black Forest Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1880s Italian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1890s European Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Brass
1810s French Empire Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1970s Japonisme Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Cabinets
Pine
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Metal
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Cabinets
Pewter
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s American Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique 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.