Cabinets
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Copper
1940s French Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1940s English Queen Anne Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Amboyna, Wood
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Gold Leaf
1940s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Parchment Paper
1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1940s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Cabinets
Plywood
1940s European Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Crystal
1940s French Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1940s Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1940s Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1940s Afghan Tribal Vintage Cabinets
Wool
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1940s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Ash, Beech, Chestnut
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1940s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Bronze
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Birch, Paint
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Bronze
1940s French Vintage Cabinets
Glass
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1940s European Vintage Cabinets
Marble
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Birdseye Maple, Oak
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1940s American Georgian Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1940s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal, Steel
1940s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Oak, Maple, Burl
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Marble
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Leather, Glass, Art Glass
1940s Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1940s American Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1940s Italian Other Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1940s Polish Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1940s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Birch
1940s Polish Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1940s Polish Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
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.