Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century English Industrial Cabinets
Metal
1950s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Pine
Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets
Birch
Late 20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
1920s Belgian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets
Bronze
Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
1920s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Pine
1970s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets
Felt, Wood
1920s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Steel, Nickel
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Oak
1890s French Industrial Antique Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
1930s European Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1920s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal, Steel
1960s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Steel
Late 20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
1950s North American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1960s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Iron
1890s Belgian Industrial Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Pine
1770s Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Pine
20th Century French Industrial Cabinets
Metal
1920s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Brass, Tin
Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Cabinets
Brass
1970s Belgian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century English Industrial Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Cabinets
Metal, Aluminum
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 20th Century French Industrial Cabinets
Wood
Early 1900s German Industrial Antique Cabinets
Nickel
1960s Italian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Plastic
1960s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Iron
Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
1930s American Rococo Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Cabinets
Steel
18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Cabinets
Brass
20th Century British Industrial Cabinets
Steel
18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century French Industrial Antique Cabinets
Metal
1920s French Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Pine
20th Century French Industrial Cabinets
Metal
Mid-19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Pine
Late 18th Century Rococo Antique 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.