Cabinets
1790s British George III Antique Cabinets
Wood
1730s Irish George II Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Cabinets
Metal
1920s Belgian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century English Industrial Cabinets
Metal
1930s European Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1930s British Georgian Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Cabinets
Oak
1990s British George II Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century George III Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 2000s American Georgian Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 20th Century George III Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
1950s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
1920s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1920s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Steel, Nickel
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Oak
1890s French Industrial Antique Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
1960s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Georgian Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century British Georgian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1920s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal, Steel
1910s Georgian Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1950s North American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
1740s English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Steel
1890s Belgian Industrial Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Pine
20th Century French Industrial Cabinets
Metal
1920s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Brass, Tin
1960s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets
Felt, Wood
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Cabinets
Brass
1970s Belgian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Cabinets
Metal, Aluminum
Early 20th Century English Industrial Cabinets
Wood
1960s American Georgian Vintage Cabinets
Blown Glass, Satinwood
1980s American Georgian Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Italian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Plastic
1760s English George III Antique Cabinets
Oak, Yew
1940s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Iron
1960s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Metal
1960s French Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1950s Czech Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1920s British Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 1900s German Industrial Antique Cabinets
Nickel
Late 20th Century American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
1960s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century French Industrial 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.