Cabinets
1870s Belgian Renaissance Antique Cabinets
Oak
18th Century Antique Cabinets
Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Georgian Cabinets
Fruitwood, Satinwood
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Chestnut
1970s Danish Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood
1980s American Vintage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Cabinets
Marble, Onyx, Brass
Mid-20th Century European Space Age Cabinets
Plastic, Fiberglass
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1960s Italian Vintage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Pine
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1980s American Vintage Cabinets
Wicker
Early 20th Century Danish Baroque Cabinets
Nutwood
2010s Indian Art Deco Cabinets
Multi-gemstone, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Cabinets
Pine
Late 20th Century Napoleon III Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1970s French Bohemian Vintage Cabinets
Bamboo
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Rosewood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Cabinets
Satinwood, Paint
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Plastic
1950s Vintage Cabinets
Bakelite
1940s French Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 2000s American Modern Cabinets
Wood
1950s European Vintage Cabinets
Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany, Walnut
1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Birch
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cabinets
Metal
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Steel
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Cabinets
Oak
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Faux Bamboo, Mirror
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Cabinets
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Cabinets
Laminate
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Felt, Formica, Teak
1980s Chinoiserie Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Maple, Lacquer
1970s Belgian Minimalist Vintage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Cabinets
Laminate
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Cabinets
Brass
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Maple, Lacquer
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak, Teak
1950s French Vintage Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Cabinets
Laminate
1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Burl
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Beech, Satinwood
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.