Cabinets
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Cabinets
Aluminum
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Marble, Brass
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Cabinets
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary French Cabinets
Ceramic
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Tortoise Shell
19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cabinets
Thread, Ash
1950s American Vintage Cabinets
Leather, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Cabinets
Mirror, Lacquer
2010s Portuguese Cabinets
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Cabinets
Copper
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
2010s Portuguese Cabinets
Aluminum
Early 20th Century English Industrial Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets
Wood
2010s Portuguese Cabinets
Aluminum
2010s Portuguese Cabinets
Aluminum
2010s Mexican Modern Cabinets
Glass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinets
Oak
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Smoked Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Antique Cabinets
Bamboo, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Glass, Wood
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Gold Leaf
2010s Portuguese Cabinets
Aluminum
19th Century Great Britain (UK) Anglo-Japanese Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Industrial Cabinets
Metal, Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Palisander
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary North American Cabinets
Lacquer, Wood
Mid-17th Century European Baroque Antique Cabinets
Tortoise Shell
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary American Directoire Cabinets
Brass, Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets
Steel
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Rosewood, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Brass
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
20th Century English Industrial Cabinets
Steel, Metal
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Brass
2010s Cabinets
Lacquer
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Marble
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.