Cabinets
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Antique Cabinets
Wood, Oak
1960s North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century Welsh Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Oak
1960s Swedish Organic Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1870s Swiss Black Forest Antique Cabinets
Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
1960s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Iron
Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Cabinets
Iron
1950s Unknown Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century North American Cabinets
Bamboo, Glass, Lacquer
1960s French Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Iron
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Cabinets
Steel, Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Plastic
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Cabinets
Goatskin
1960s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Iron
1950s French Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Iron
1950s German Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Iron
Late 20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Walnut, Lacquer
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.