Cabinets
1830s English William IV Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Mid-19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood, Mahogany
1850s Victorian Antique Cabinets
Metal, Gold Leaf
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Restauration Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
1830s British Regency Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
1860s English Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
Mid-19th Century European Antique Cabinets
Wood, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Irish Antique Cabinets
Oak
1830s English Regency Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
1860s Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1850s German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
1990s German Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Brass
1860s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1990s Swedish Louis XVI Cabinets
Paint
1990s English Georgian Cabinets
Mahogany, Oak
1990s European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Burl
Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1830s Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine
1990s American Federal Cabinets
Mahogany
1990s British George II Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1840s Italian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1860s French Victorian Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
1830s German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Glass, Cherry
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Wood
1990s Italian Modern Cabinets
Metal
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
1990s French Cabinets
Leather, Rattan
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Brass
1830s Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1860s British High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1850s French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
1860s English Gothic Antique Cabinets
Oak
1830s German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Cherry
1990s American Regency Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Glass, Pine
1990s English Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Cabinets
Iron
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1990s French Streamlined Moderne Cabinets
Fir
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Oak
1830s English William IV Antique Cabinets
Glass, Rosewood
1850s French Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Wood, Oak
Mid-19th Century French Black Forest Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Ebony
Mid-19th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1990s Unknown Brutalist Cabinets
Metal
Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Cabinets
Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century French Black Forest Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Charles X Antique Cabinets
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
1990s Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Oak
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.