Cabinets
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1830s English William IV Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1890s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1870s French Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
Mid-19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood, Mahogany
Early 1900s Scottish Antique Cabinets
Oak
1850s Victorian Antique Cabinets
Metal, Gold Leaf
1870s Italian Rustic Antique Cabinets
Poplar
1880s French Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze, Brass
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Restauration Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Oak
1890s British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Antique Cabinets
Teak
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1830s British Regency Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1860s English Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Ash, Cherry
Early 1900s French Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
Mid-19th Century European Antique Cabinets
Wood, Mahogany
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Other
1890s Antique Cabinets
Other
Mid-19th Century Irish Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 19th Century Belgian Régence Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century English High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Leather, Oak
1830s English Regency Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Brass
1890s Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century English Rococo Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
1860s Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Early 19th Century Irish Regency Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Cabinets
Oak
1850s German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Granite, Brass
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
1820s Austrian Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
Late 19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Cabinets
Marble
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique 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.