Cabinets
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s European Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Cabinets
Chrome
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Stained Glass, Ebony, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Indian Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Oak
Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
1920s Spanish Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Early 1900s French Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Brass
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Ming Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s Italian Rococo Antique Cabinets
Marble
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Lacquer
1920s French Vintage Cabinets
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Cabinets
Satin, Kingwood
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Cabinets
Paint
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Metal
1940s American Vintage Cabinets
Copper
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Birch
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Leather, Paint, Bamboo
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Other
Early 20th Century European Biedermeier Cabinets
Marble
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Walnut
1940s Indian Rustic Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Brass
1920s French Vintage Cabinets
Walnut, Mirror, Glass
Early 1900s British Adam Style Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Cabinets
Metal
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Macassar, Padouk
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 1900s Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Oak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Danish Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Bronze
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.