Cabinets
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Campaign Cabinets
Brass
1850s French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
1970s American Campaign Vintage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
1980s Empire Vintage Cabinets
Glass
1860s Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Mirror, Mahogany
1860s English Empire Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
Late 20th Century American Campaign Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Campaign Cabinets
Metal
1870s French Empire Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
Late 20th Century Empire Cabinets
Mirror, Mahogany
1810s French Empire Antique Cabinets
Bronze
19th Century English Campaign Antique Cabinets
Metal, Brass
1970s American Campaign Vintage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century English Campaign Antique Cabinets
Brass, Metal
Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Oak, Burl
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Mid-19th Century North American Empire Antique Cabinets
Brass
1980s Campaign Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
20th Century English Campaign Cabinets
Brass
1920s French Empire Vintage Cabinets
Oak, Glass
19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
1970s Empire Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1920s English Campaign Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1950s American Empire Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1850s Chinese Campaign Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Padouk
20th Century English Campaign Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century English Campaign Cabinets
Brass
1980s Campaign Vintage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Korean Campaign Antique Cabinets
Brass
1880s Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Campaign Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Indian Campaign Antique Cabinets
Brass
20th Century English Campaign Cabinets
Yew
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Empire Antique Cabinets
Granite
19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Metal
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Metal
19th Century British Campaign Antique Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Campaign Cabinets
Reed
20th Century French Empire Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1830s English Empire Antique Cabinets
Zinc
20th Century English Campaign Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Cabinets
Metal, Iron
1970s American Campaign Vintage Cabinets
Nickel
Mid-20th Century Campaign Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Wood
20th Century English Campaign Cabinets
Yew
20th Century English Campaign Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Cabinets
Siena Marble
19th Century European Empire Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
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.