Cabinets
1790s Italian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Gesso, Glass, Giltwood
1980s Philippine Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Reed
1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Late 18th Century Dutch Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Plastic
1980s Dutch Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Oak
1790s Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century French Antique Cabinets
Oak
1980s American Federal Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Cabinets
Mirror, Acrylic
Late 18th Century English William and Mary Antique Cabinets
Brass
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Plastic
1980s American Georgian Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1980s Italian American Classical Vintage Cabinets
Plywood
Late 18th Century British Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Elm
1770s Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Pine
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1980s Chinese Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1980s Chinese Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1980s Victorian Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1980s American Biedermeier Vintage Cabinets
Satinwood, Glass
Late 18th Century Hepplewhite Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1790s Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Metal, Wrought Iron
1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1790s British George III Antique Cabinets
Wood
1980s Empire Vintage Cabinets
Glass
Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1980s North American Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Pine
1980s European Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Fir
1770s French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Smoked Glass, Walnut
Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Oak
1790s Antique Cabinets
Wood
1980s Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1980s French Provincial Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak, Teak
1980s French Provincial Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Antique Cabinets
Metal, Wrought Iron
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Brass
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Teak
1780s English George III Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
Late 18th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood, Giltwood
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Pine
1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Brass
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
Late 18th Century Dutch French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Wood
1980s American Chippendale Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century Asian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique 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.