Cabinets
1930s European Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets
Wood
1950s French Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century European Industrial Cabinets
Beech
1920s French Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Aluminum, Steel
20th Century French Industrial Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Cabinets
Beech
20th Century English Industrial Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Hardwood
1940s French Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Iron
1920s French Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Oak
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Cabinets
Steel
1940s French Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Hardwood
1940s American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Pine
Early 19th Century French Industrial Antique Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Cabinets
Metal
1930s North American Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Early 19th Century American Industrial Antique Cabinets
Metal
Early 1900s German Industrial Antique Cabinets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
2010s American Industrial Cabinets
Bronze, Steel, Metal
2010s Portuguese Industrial Cabinets
Iron
2010s Portuguese Industrial Cabinets
Iron
2010s Portuguese Industrial Cabinets
Iron
2010s Portuguese Industrial Cabinets
Iron
2010s Ukrainian Industrial Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
2010s Ukrainian Industrial Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Cabinets
Wood
2010s American Industrial Cabinets
Metal, Bronze, Steel
1940s French Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Hardwood
1890s American Industrial Antique Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Cabinets
Metal, Zinc
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Brass, Steel
1930s French Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Metal, Brass
20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Metal, Brass, Steel
1960s Mexican Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal
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.