Cabinets
19th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Scottish Rustic Antique Cabinets
Pine
1870s French Empire Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Late 18th Century Dutch Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wrought Iron
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
1850s French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
1870s Belgian Rustic Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 20th Century North American Rustic Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1860s Spanish Rustic Antique Cabinets
Iron
1980s Empire Vintage Cabinets
Glass
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
1860s Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Mirror, Mahogany
1860s English Empire Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Brass
1890s French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Glass, Sycamore, Pine, Paint
Mid-20th Century Rustic Cabinets
Hardwood, Paint
19th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century Rustic Cabinets
Brass
1810s French Empire Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Late 20th Century Empire Cabinets
Mirror, Mahogany
1850s Belgian Rustic Antique Cabinets
Copper
Early 20th Century French Rustic Cabinets
Slate
1930s Hungarian Rustic Vintage Cabinets
Pine
Early 1800s Spanish Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century German Rustic Cabinets
Zinc
1870s Italian Rustic Antique Cabinets
Poplar
Early 18th Century German Rustic Antique Cabinets
Glass, Oak
1850s French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
19th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Oak, Burl
1940s Swedish Rustic Vintage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-19th Century North American Empire Antique Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Pine
20th Century Rustic Cabinets
Wood
1860s Irish Rustic Antique Cabinets
Iron
20th Century Rustic Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century Belgian Rustic Antique Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Belgian Rustic Cabinets
Glass, Pine
19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Wood
Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Rustic Antique Cabinets
Wood
1940s Indian Rustic Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century French Rustic 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.