Cabinets
1780s British Georgian Antique Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
18th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Lacquer, Parchment Paper
Late 18th Century German Antique Cabinets
Steel
18th Century French Antique Cabinets
Kingwood
Late 18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
17th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Ebony, Oak
Early 18th Century Baroque Antique Cabinets
Maple, Olive
Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Cabinets
Brass
18th Century Antique Cabinets
Ash
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1940s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Pine
18th Century Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Metal
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Plywood
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-17th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Ebony, Oak
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Parchment Paper
Late 18th Century English Antique Cabinets
Brass
17th Century Spanish Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1940s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
16th Century Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Early 1700s Dutch Baroque Antique Cabinets
Oak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Oak
16th Century Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
18th Century English Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Cabinets
Wrought Iron
18th Century Antique Cabinets
Wood
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century German Country Antique Cabinets
Oak
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
17th Century French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Antique Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood, Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Oak
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut
16th Century Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
16th Century Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 17th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
1780s English George III Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
Early 1700s Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Metal
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
18th Century Antique Cabinets
Wood
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.