Cabinets
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Steel
1920s Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Macassar, Oak
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Wood, Cedar
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Iron
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1910s Scottish Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1940s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Pine
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Metal, Zinc
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1940s European Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Parchment Paper
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Other
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s English Sheraton Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Kingwood
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century Jacobean Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Oak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Amboyna, Wood
1940s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal, Steel
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century English Industrial Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets
Felt, Wood
1910s Edwardian Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Crystal
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Wood
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Satinwood
1940s Afghan Tribal Vintage Cabinets
Wool
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cabinets
Other
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cabinets
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Walnut
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Birch, Paint
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
1920s Japanese Edo Vintage Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Oak
1940s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Ash, Beech, Chestnut
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Cabinets
Steel, Chrome
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1920s Belgian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1920s German Renaissance Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1910s Norwegian Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 1900s Antique Cabinets
Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Cedar
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Cedar
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.