Cabinets
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Bronze
18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Teak
1850s French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1980s Empire Vintage Cabinets
Glass
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1860s Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Mirror, Mahogany
1860s English Empire Antique Cabinets
Brass
1870s French Empire Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-18th Century American Spanish Colonial Antique Cabinets
Maple, Walnut, Pine
Late 20th Century Empire Cabinets
Mirror, Mahogany
1810s French Empire Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Early 20th Century Philippine Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Oak, Burl
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century North American Empire Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Beech
19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Late 17th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Cabinets
Bone, Ebony, Walnut
1970s Empire Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1920s French Empire Vintage Cabinets
Oak, Glass
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1880s Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
Early 19th Century Empire Antique Cabinets
Granite
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Slate, Brass
20th Century Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Iron
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1950s American Empire Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Metal
19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Metal
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1830s English Empire Antique Cabinets
Zinc
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Birch
20th Century French Empire Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Wrought Iron
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Cabinets
Metal, Iron
Late 20th Century French Empire Cabinets
Metal, Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Iron
19th Century European Empire Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Cabinets
Siena Marble
1840s Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Pine
19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Brass
1840s Danish Empire Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
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.