Cabinets
1890s American Antique Cabinets
Porcelain, Bamboo
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1880s Victorian Antique Cabinets
Pine
19th Century Indian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Formica, Wood, Teak, Lacquer
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Other
1880s Victorian Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1970s Swedish Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1970s Belgian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Plastic, Wood
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
1880s Vietnamese Japonisme Antique Cabinets
Wood
1890s English Antique Cabinets
Pine
19th Century American Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Wood
1880s Vietnamese Japonisme Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1890s Danish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s Belgian Minimalist Vintage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Brass
1970s Dutch Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1970s European Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Burl
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Amboyna
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum
1970s American Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1890s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Cherry
1880s French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Oak
1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1850s English George II Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1890s Sheraton Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1880s Antique Cabinets
Other
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Brass
1890s Italian Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Wood, Fir
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Amboyna
19th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
19th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Burl
Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Leather
1880s European Antique Cabinets
Pine
1890s Swiss Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Wood, Fir
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Metal, Bronze
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Fruitwood
1970s American Campaign Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
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.