Cabinets
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Acrylic
Late 18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Steel
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1970s Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Cabinets
Faux Bamboo, Wood, Wicker
1970s American Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel, Brass
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Tortoise Shell, Oak
1970s Vintage Cabinets
Burl
Late 18th Century European Antique Cabinets
Satinwood, Yew
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
1970s Unknown Other Vintage Cabinets
Reed, Glass
Late 18th Century British Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s Vintage Cabinets
Bronze
1970s Chinese Vintage Cabinets
Gold, Brass
1970s European Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Cane, Glass, Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Plastic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass, Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
1790s English George III Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Greco Roman Antique Cabinets
Maple, Oak, Walnut
1970s Swedish Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1770s English Chippendale Antique Cabinets
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Iron
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century European Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century British Antique Cabinets
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Iron
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Bronze
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum, Brass
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Iron
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Iron
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Glass
1970s Dutch Renaissance Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1780s English George III Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 18th Century German Rustic Antique Cabinets
Iron
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.