Cabinets
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Wood, Cedar
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Bakelite
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Oak
20th Century Cabinets
Wood
1940s English Queen Anne Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Beech, Velvet, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Maple
1960s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Metal, Brass
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Ebony, Mahogany, Lacquer
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Laminate, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Cabinets
Glass, Pine
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Cabinets
Steel, Iron
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Walnut, Burl
19th Century Antique Cabinets
Mahogany
2010s American Brutalist Cabinets
Bronze, Enamel, Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Walnut, Fir
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Late 19th Century Antique Cabinets
Fruitwood
1850s German Baroque Antique Cabinets
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Brass, Copper, Steel
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
1990s Swedish Louis XVI Cabinets
Paint
Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Cabinets
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1930s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Cabinets
Paint
19th Century Gothic Antique Cabinets
Oak
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Cabinets
Lacquer
1920s American American Classical Vintage Cabinets
Oak
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Metal
Late 20th Century Philippine Cabinets
Rattan
2010s Italian Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Cherry, Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Empire Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
1960s Vintage Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Jacobean Cabinets
Walnut
1970s Vintage Cabinets
Glass, Pine
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Wood
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.