Cabinets
1860s British High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Wood
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
19th Century English Adam Style Antique Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Giltwood
1840s Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
19th Century Irish Neoclassical Revival Antique Cabinets
Glass, Satinwood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
19th Century British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Elm, Giltwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Ebony, Paint, Wood
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
1820s English Regency Antique Cabinets
Marble
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
1890s English Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1870s English Antique Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
1890s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Kingwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
19th Century American Antique Cabinets
Wood
1820s Austrian Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cabinets
Metal
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Wood, Cedar
Early 19th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
1830s Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine
1890s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Cabinets
Oak
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1820s English Regency Antique Cabinets
Marble
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
1910s Scottish Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1890s European Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1870s French Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
19th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Cabinets
Glass, Pine
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Cabinets
Marble
1850s German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century Gothic Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century French Country Antique Cabinets
Glass, 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.