Cabinets
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1790s Italian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Gesso, Glass, Giltwood
18th Century Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
18th Century French Regency Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
18th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Leather
1730s Irish George II Antique Cabinets
Brass
18th Century and Earlier British Antique Cabinets
Wood
1720s Italian Antique Cabinets
Nutwood
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Cabinets
Walnut
18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Teak
1750s European Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Oak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
Early 17th Century Belgian Louis XIII Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Parchment Paper
17th Century Antique Cabinets
Ebony, Mahogany, Pearwood, Rosewood
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Brass
1940s English Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Leather, Mirror, Maple
17th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Late 18th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Oak
1940s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Cabinets
Plywood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Parchment Paper
Late 18th Century Dutch Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1940s European Vintage Cabinets
Pine
18th Century Dutch Other Antique Cabinets
Oak
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
1940s Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1790s Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Cabinets
Brass
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Wood
1940s Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1750s European Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 18th Century French Antique Cabinets
Oak
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Brass
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
18th Century French Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Birch, Paint
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century English William and Mary Antique Cabinets
Brass
18th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1690s Spanish Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
18th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century French Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1940s Afghan Tribal Vintage Cabinets
Wool
1740s English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Amboyna, Wood
1940s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Ash, Beech, Chestnut
Late 18th Century British Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
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.