Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1890s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Cabinets
Brass
1940s Italian Louis XV Vintage Cabinets
Marble
18th Century Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Modern Cabinets
Wood, Pine, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Cabinets
Metal, Zinc
20th Century Unknown Country Cabinets
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Country Cabinets
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Glass
Early 20th Century Louis XV Cabinets
Metal
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Marble
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Cabinets
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Wood
1820s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Wood
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Cabinets
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
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.