Cabinets
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Cherry, Spruce
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Bamboo
1890s English Antique Cabinets
Pine
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Cherry
Mid-19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Pine
1980s North American Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Formica
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mirror, Hardwood
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Iron
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood, Oak
19th Century English Regency Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1860s European Victorian Antique Cabinets
Marble
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Marble
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Marble
19th Century Indian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1850s Belgian Rustic Antique Cabinets
Copper
19th Century Spanish Antique Cabinets
Oak, Pine
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Pine
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
1880s English Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Grasscloth
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Mirror
19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Cabinets
Glass, Teak
Mid-19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Pine
1890s Antique Cabinets
Other
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Pine
1810s English Regency Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century English William IV Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
Late 19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century American Colonial Antique Cabinets
Pine
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Cabinets
Boxwood, Walnut
19th Century Irish Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Cabinets
Bamboo, Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Country Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Pine
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
1880s Danish Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1890s Sheraton Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Pine
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
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.