Cabinets
1950s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Wood
2010s Australian Modern Cabinets
Animal Skin, Leather
20th Century American Campaign Cabinets
Reed
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Cabinets
Poplar
1960s Italian Vintage Cabinets
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Metal
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Maple
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1970s American Vintage Cabinets
Paper
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Burl
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Birch, Elm
1970s American Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1960s American Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Bamboo, Reed, Mirror
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Pine
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Brass
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Plywood, Wood
19th Century American Antique Cabinets
Birdseye Maple, Bone
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Wood
18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Cherry, Leather
2010s Mexican Modern Cabinets
Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Goatskin, Mirror
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cabinets
Wood
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Antique Cabinets
19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Cabinets
Fir
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Ebony, Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Birch
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.