Cabinets
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century French Victorian Cabinets
Marble
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Hardwood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Pine
Late 20th Century American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Wood, Pine, Paint
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets
Brass
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Cabinets
Silver Leaf
Early 20th Century German Cabinets
Glass, Mirror
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.