Cabinets
19th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Cabinets
Wood, Birch
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Wood
1910s Scottish Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1930s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Beech, Walnut
19th Century Scottish Rustic Antique Cabinets
Pine
Early 19th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Amboyna
Late 18th Century Dutch Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1980s Philippine Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Reed
19th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century Irish Rustic Antique Cabinets
Glass, Pine
1850s Romanian Rustic Antique Cabinets
Beech
1850s Romanian Rustic Antique Cabinets
Beech
1880s Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Antique Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
20th Century Art Nouveau Cabinets
Mahogany
1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Metal
Late 20th Century North American Rustic Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cabinets
Bronze
1860s Spanish Rustic Antique Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century Danish Jugendstil Cabinets
Oak
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Other
1940s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Oak, Maple, Burl
20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Ash, Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Cabinets
Wood
1890s French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Glass, Sycamore, Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century Danish Jugendstil Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century Rustic Cabinets
Hardwood, Paint
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Cherry, Pine
19th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Mirror
1850s Belgian Rustic Antique Cabinets
Copper
19th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 20th Century Rustic Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Rustic Cabinets
Slate
1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Metal
Early 1800s Spanish Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century German Rustic Cabinets
Zinc
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 18th Century German Rustic Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cabinets
Marble
1850s French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Cabinets
Wood
1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Chestnut
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Brass
1880s Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Rustic 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.