Cabinets
1920s Vintage Cabinets
Lacquer
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
1950s French Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century American Jacobean Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Wood, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Felt, Birch, Teak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Ash, Mahogany
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
1950s English Chippendale Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Seagrass, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass, Steel
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Sycamore
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass, Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Hardwood, Oak
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Oak
1920s British Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Oak
1910s Scottish Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Wood, Cedar, Pine
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Other
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Jacobean Cabinets
Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak, Teak
1950s German Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Cabinets
Mahogany
1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Oak, Glass
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Wood
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.