Cabinets
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Ebony, Rosewood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Wood
1820s French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Cabinets
Birch, Pine
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine
19th Century Korean Antique Cabinets
Nickel
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Steel
Late 18th Century German French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
18th Century French Antique Cabinets
Walnut
18th Century European Baroque Antique Cabinets
Iron
1890s British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Antique Cabinets
Teak
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood, Giltwood
18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Revival Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Marble
19th Century Dutch Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Indian Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century Hepplewhite Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Metal, Brass, Enamel
18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1780s English George III Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Walnut
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Iron
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century French Country Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century American Antique Cabinets
Metal
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Mid-19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Glass, Pine
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
18th Century Belgian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century English William IV Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Cherry, Pine
Late 18th Century Asian Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century Antique Cabinets
Marble
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century American Georgian Antique Cabinets
Wood, Hardwood, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Leather, Wood
Late 18th Century Dutch French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Burl, Walnut
Early 19th Century French Gothic Antique Cabinets
Walnut, 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.