Cabinets
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century European Rustic Antique Cabinets
Pine
19th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
1890s British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood, Glass
1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Brass
1870s British Antique Cabinets
Pine
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1860s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mirror, Walnut
1970s Danish Vintage Cabinets
Iron
Early 1800s French Directoire Antique Cabinets
Marble
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Wood
1880s British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1820s British Regency Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1850s Romanian Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Beech
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Oak, Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Ash, Spruce
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Brass, Steel
19th Century Georgian Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
1970s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1890s British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Antique Cabinets
Teak
1890s American Late Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum
Late 19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Brass
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Stainless Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Other
Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Glass, Birch
1870s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Ormolu, Brass
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Cabinets
Lacquer
Early 19th Century American American Empire Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
1880s French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Indonesian Antique Cabinets
Wood, Ceramic
1810s French Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1970s American Modern Vintage Cabinets
Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Wood, Parchment Paper
Early 19th Century North American American Craftsman Antique Cabinets
Pine, Fir
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century American Country Antique Cabinets
Pine
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1890s American Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s North American Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
1810s French Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Marble
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Marble, Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Brass
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Marble
19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Cabinets
Teak
Late 19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s American Queen Anne Vintage Cabinets
Maple
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.