Cabinets
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Oak
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
20th Century French Revival Cabinets
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary English Cabinets
Yew, Mahogany
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Cabinets
Metal
Late 20th Century Cabinets
Reed, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Cabinets
Elm
1790s Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Cabinets
Brass
1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabinets
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Rosewood
Late 20th Century Philippine Cabinets
Rattan, Glass, Lucite
1830s Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Formica, Beech
1880s Victorian Antique Cabinets
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cabinets
Carrara Marble
1750s European Antique Cabinets
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Early 1900s French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1920s English Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cabinets
Carrara Marble
2010s Spanish Modern Cabinets
Other
2010s Spanish Modern Cabinets
Other
1940s Vintage Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cabinets
Glass, Beech
2010s Spanish Modern Cabinets
Other
1960s Swedish Other Vintage Cabinets
Birch
1960s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vintage Cabinets
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Cabinets
Carrara Marble
2010s Spanish Modern Cabinets
Aluminum, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cabinets
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cabinets
Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
1850s French Empire Antique Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cabinets
Bronze
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Cabinets
Maple, Oak
18th Century Dutch Other Antique Cabinets
Oak
1940s French Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Brass
1860s English Gothic Antique Cabinets
Oak
20th Century North American Cabinets
Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Felt, Birch, Teak
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Cedar
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Cabinets
Wood
1910s British Jacobean Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1870s Dutch Neoclassical Revival Antique Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
2010s European Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
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.