Cabinets
1850s French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood
1840s Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1840s English Antique Cabinets
Brass
1830s European Antique Cabinets
Glass, Pine, Paint
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1840s English Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
1860s French Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
1850s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1850s Scottish Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1860s French Victorian Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Marble
1860s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1940s French Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Hardwood
1860s English Antique Cabinets
Pine
1830s French Country Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
1830s British Regency Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
1840s German Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Copper
1860s Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
1860s English Antique Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Vintage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Mid-19th Century European Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century American Country Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Pine
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1940s French Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1850s Italian Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Brass
1830s English Antique Cabinets
Metal, Gold
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Wood
1830s English William IV Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Brass
1860s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Porcelain, Walnut
1860s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1940s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
1860s British Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
1830s English George IV Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Nickel
1860s American Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
1940s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood
1860s French Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1860s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Oak
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1860s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
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.