Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Lacquer
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1960s European Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Birch
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rattan, Walnut
1950s Organic Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Early 1900s European Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 1900s Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood, Resin
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Elm
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Lacquer, Parchment Paper
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1940s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Oak, Maple, Burl
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Iron
1960s Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1950s Belgian Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Cabinets
Teak
1960s Danish Vintage Cabinets
Iron
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Regency Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass, Chrome
1960s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1950s Belgian Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Teak
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak, Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Country Cabinets
Pine
1960s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Beech, Paper
Mid-20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Revival Cabinets
Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Marble
Early 1900s German Industrial Antique Cabinets
Nickel
1960s Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Cherry, Plywood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum, Iron
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Birch, Lacquer
1960s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Cane, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Elm, Walnut
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rattan, Pine
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1960s Italian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Plastic
Early 1900s British Chinoiserie Antique 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.