Cabinets
Early 20th Century American American Classical Cabinets
Nickel, Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Formica, Teak
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
1930s Hungarian Rustic Vintage Cabinets
Pine
20th Century European Industrial Cabinets
Beech
1930s French Provincial Vintage Cabinets
Glass
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Minimalist Cabinets
Berlin Iron
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Cane, Oak
16th Century Antique Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
1930s French Vintage Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Nickel, Pewter
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
1870s Louis XVI Antique Cabinets
Ormolu
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass, Enamel
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 19th Century Scottish Georgian Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Hardwood, Paper
16th Century Antique Cabinets
Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Amboyna
19th Century English Regency Antique Cabinets
Marble, Brass
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Wood, Beech
20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Leather, Elm
19th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique Cabinets
Oak
20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Metal, Bronze
1840s Italian Antique Cabinets
Pine
1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Cabinets
Grasscloth, Faux Bamboo, Glass
Late 19th Century English Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century American Baroque Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Cabinets
Nutwood, Oak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Birch, Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Oak
1810s British Georgian Antique Cabinets
Oak
1970s Danish Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Pine
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Cabinets
Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cabinets
Other
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Cabinets
Mirror, Walnut
20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Yew
1890s European Antique Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Steel
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Ash
Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Cabinets
Mahogany, Baize
1960s British Georgian Vintage Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Hardwood
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.