Cabinets
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Gothic Antique Cabinets
Oak
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Oak, Pine
18th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Bone, Rosewood
1890s Scottish Victorian Antique Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Cabinets
Wood
1960s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Cabinets
Iron
20th Century French Cabinets
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Elizabethan Cabinets
Oak
Late 20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Steel
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Other
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1930s Javanese Dutch Colonial Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Teak
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Cabinets
Wood, Beech, Walnut
1980s Chinese Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century North American Rustic Cabinets
Wood
1960s Danish Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1990s Unknown Brutalist Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Paper
1980s Victorian Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Late 20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood, Leather, Glass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
1980s Chinese Vintage Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Walnut
1980s American Biedermeier Vintage Cabinets
Satinwood, Glass
1920s Queen Anne Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1920s British Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
1940s Chinoiserie Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1930s American Gothic Revival Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
18th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
2010s Italian Cabinets
Wood
1960s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Metal
19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Ebony
18th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Pine
1940s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
19th Century French Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Mahogany
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Plastic
Late 19th Century British Country Antique Cabinets
Pine
Mid-19th Century French Black Forest Antique Cabinets
Oak
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
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.