Cabinets
1860s British High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1840s Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Wood
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Chrome
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Mid-19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Wood
1940s English Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Leather, Mirror, Maple
Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1860s French Victorian Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
1830s Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine
1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1840s Italian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Birch, Paint
1940s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Cabinets
Plywood
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Wood
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Parchment Paper
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
1830s German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Glass, Cherry
1940s European Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1850s Romanian Rustic Antique Cabinets
Beech
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
1850s Romanian Rustic Antique Cabinets
Beech
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1830s Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1860s English Gothic Antique Cabinets
Oak
1850s French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
1940s Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Marble
1940s French Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1940s Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1830s German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Cherry
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Amboyna, Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1850s French Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Wood, Oak
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1850s Victorian Antique Cabinets
Metal, Gold Leaf
Mid-19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Glass, Pine
1940s Afghan Tribal Vintage Cabinets
Wool
1830s English William IV Antique Cabinets
Glass, Rosewood
Mid-19th Century British Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century French Black Forest Antique Cabinets
Oak
1940s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Ash, Beech, Chestnut
Mid-19th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Cabinets
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century French Black Forest Antique Cabinets
Oak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Cabinets
Iron
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Pine
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.