Cabinets
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1880s English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century American Antique Cabinets
Birdseye Maple, Bone
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Pine
19th Century Antique Cabinets
19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Cabinets
Fir
19th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Birch
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Ebony, Mahogany
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Birdseye Maple
1820s Austrian Antique Cabinets
Satinwood
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
19th Century French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Wrought Iron
1890s French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Antique Cabinets
Marble, Brass
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Pine
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Glass, Walnut, Wood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany, Maple
1850s Antique Cabinets
1890s Antique Cabinets
Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Cabinets
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Cherry
1880s English Antique Cabinets
Pine
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
1880s English Antique Cabinets
Late 19th Century Danish Antique Cabinets
Late 19th Century Danish Antique Cabinets
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Cabinets
Glass, Boxwood, Ebony, Satinwood
1810s North American Regency Antique Cabinets
Ash, Birch, Burl, Oak, Pine
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.