Cabinets
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Pine
1920s British Edwardian Vintage Cabinets
Blown Glass
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
1850s German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Baroque Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Other
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Other
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Other
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
20th Century German Baroque Cabinets
Oak
18th Century French Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cabinets
Other
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Wood
20th Century German Edwardian Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Ebony, Fruitwood
1680s Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Pine
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Cabinets
Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Pine
18th Century German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cabinets
Glass
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Metal, Wrought Iron
1740s French Baroque Antique Cabinets
Iron
Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Oak
18th Century French Baroque Antique Cabinets
Brass
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1920s European Baroque Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
18th Century English Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
17th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Brass
1890s Danish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Cabinets
Brass
1960s Italian Baroque Vintage Cabinets
Iron
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Iron
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Iron
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Cabinets
Brass
18th Century European Baroque Antique Cabinets
Iron
19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Burl, Walnut
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cabinets
Oak
Early 1900s Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Giltwood
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.