Cabinets
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Ormolu
20th Century English Industrial Cabinets
Steel, Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Glass
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Cabinets
Chrome
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Cabinets
Concrete
19th Century Asian Antique Cabinets
Wood
1860s French Directoire Antique Cabinets
Gold
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Early 20th Century French Industrial Cabinets
Metal, Steel
2010s Mexican Modern Cabinets
Glass
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Cabinets
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Italian Jacobean Antique Cabinets
19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Directoire Cabinets
Brass, Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century German Antique Cabinets
Oak
1990s Cabinets
19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Agate, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli
19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Early 20th Century German Cabinets
Oak
19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Wood, Cherry
19th Century British Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets
Steel
17th Century British Jacobean Antique Cabinets
Iron
1960s American Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
1870s French Belle Époque Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Mid-17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Other
19th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Cabinets
Softwood, Lacquer
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Oak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Wood
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Cabinets
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary North American Cabinets
Lacquer, Wood
2010s American Brutalist Cabinets
Stone, Aluminum
1960s American Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Early 19th Century German Antique Cabinets
Oak
1880s French Louis XIV Antique Cabinets
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Mirror
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Cabinets
19th Century Great Britain (UK) Anglo-Japanese Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Birch
Mid-18th Century German Antique Cabinets
Oak
1880s French Moorish Antique Cabinets
Bone
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.