Cabinets
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Bamboo
Late 17th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 1800s French Directoire Antique Cabinets
Marble
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wire
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Cabinets
Ebony, Fruitwood
Early 18th Century German Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Pine
Late 19th Century American Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Ash, Spruce
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Cherry
19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Teak
19th Century Indonesian Antique Cabinets
Wood, Ceramic
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
Mid-19th Century French Gothic Antique Cabinets
Wrought Iron
18th Century English George II Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Cabinets
Marble
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century European Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Antique Cabinets
Ash
18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
19th Century English Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
19th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Wood
1810s Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine
1770s Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1890s Belgian Industrial Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Pine
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century American American Empire Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
18th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Oak
1860s North American Primitive Antique Cabinets
Pine
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Pine
1890s French Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Cabinets
Metal
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Pine
Early 18th Century German Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century Regency Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Wire
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood, Oak
Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
1850s French Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Wood, Oak
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Other
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.