Cabinets
Mid-18th Century Rococo Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Cabinets
Elm
Late 18th Century European Rococo Antique Cabinets
Iron
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Pine
Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Pine
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cabinets
Bronze
1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Wood, Glass
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Pine
1760s Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Brass, Iron
18th Century and Earlier Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
19th Century European Rococo Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
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.