Cabinets
2010s American Cabinets
Wood
1940s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal, Steel
2010s Italian Organic Modern Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets
Wood
19th Century North American American Colonial Antique Cabinets
Iron
2010s Italian Organic Modern Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Steel
1970s North American Vintage Cabinets
Plastic
20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Leather, Mahogany, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Cabinets
Steel
2010s German Modern Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Cabinets
Metal
1930s French Country Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1930s European Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Cabinets
Metal
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Brass
1750s French Country Antique Cabinets
Stone, Brass, Pewter
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cabinets
Bronze
Late 19th Century Primitive Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Cabinets
Brass, Steel
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Metal
1980s French Vintage Cabinets
Laminate
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Cabinets
Steel
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Cabinets
Wood
1950s French Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1930s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood, Paint
Late 19th Century Antique Cabinets
Wood
1950s American Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Brass
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.