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French Oak Sideboard Drawer Unit, circa 1910
Located in Gloucester, GB
French oak sideboard drawer unit, circa 1910.
- Brass handles
- Bevelled drawer fronts
- Oak
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1910s French Antique Storage Units
Circa 1900 Large Black Chinese Shelf Unit
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900 three shelf unit with six functional drawers. Distressed black painted finish with red
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Storage Units
Materials
Brass
Pigeon Hole Shelving Unit, England, circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Pigeon hole shelving unit, England, circa 1890.
Pine shelving with original period paint color
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Storage Units
Materials
Pine
C1890 French Cherry Wood Etagere Shelving Unit
Located in Southampton, GB
Antique French Shelving Unit in Cherry Wood.
This free-standing etagere / shelving unit has 5
Category
1890s French Antique Storage Units
Materials
Cherry
Handsome Vintage French Boutique Vitrine Display Unit
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Handsome vintage French boutique vitrine display unit / shelving. Elegant brass frame and shelf
Category
1920s French Antique Storage Units
Materials
Brass
Large Wall Unit with Beautifully Carved Bonnet and Moulding
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very large wall unit with a masterfully carved pediment in birch. Carving is late 18th or early
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19th Century Danish Antique Storage Units
Materials
Pine
Solid Oak Add-On Unit, circa 1920
Located in Opole, PL
Solid Oak Add-On Unit, circa 1920
We present you an upper section of a buffet from first quarer of
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1920s Polish Antique Storage Units
Materials
Oak
Early 20th C French Warehouse Shelving Unit
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Raw and rustic man-high vintage French industrial shelf unit /bookcase. Originates from a now
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Early 20th Century French Antique Storage Units
Materials
Iron
19th Century, Elm Long Shanxi Sideboard with Five-Drawers over Six Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
exotic storage unit in most homes, perhaps in a living room or dining room.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Storage Units
Materials
Elm
Tapered Red Lacquered Armoire with Noodle Top from 19th Century, China
Located in Yonkers, NY
red lacquered armoire with noodle top would be an unusual storage unit in most rooms, perhaps in a
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Storage Units
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Trunk on Stand with Original Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
splendid and uncommon storage unit, perhaps in a bedroom or in a den where it might be used as a petite
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Storage Units
Materials
Brass
Narrow Elmwood Sideboard With Brass Hardware From Southern China, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
Chinese late 19th Century elmwood sideboard would be an exotic storage unit in most homes, and could
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Storage Units
Materials
Brass
Coat Rack In Solid Oak Late 19th Louis Philippe Style
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
, elegance thanks to the bevelled mirror.
This storage unit will be ideal to hide your personal belongings
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1890s French Louis Philippe Antique Storage Units
Materials
Oak
19th Century Swedish Birch Root Shelving Unit
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rustic Swedish birch hanging wall shelving, circa 1870.
Unusually made in birch root with its rich color and grain. 4 shelves.
Ideal in the kitchen or hallway.
Some natural ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Storage Units
Materials
Birch
Original Antique French Wood
Steel Industrial Shelving Unit
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Fabulous industrial appearing antique French steel and wood shelving unit retaining it's original
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Storage Units
Materials
Steel
Brass and Glass Bistro Shelving Unit, circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass and glass bistro shelving unit, circa 1910.
Adjustable brass shelving with pillar supports
Category
1910s French Antique Storage Units
Materials
Brass
1920
s English Glass Haberdashery Unit - Twenty Drawer
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920's English Glass Haberdashery Unit - Twenty Drawer.
1920's English Glass Haberdashery Unit
Category
1920s English Antique Storage Units
Materials
Oak
Large Painted Shop Cabinet Wall Unit from France, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
additional use and storage.
Built in two sections for easier transportation and installation.
Restored, keys
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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Storage Units
Materials
Pine, Paint
Rustic Indian Wood Cabinet with Five Hand Carved Doors, Mid-19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
exotic storage unit thanks to its rustic appeal, perhaps in a den to store books or documents.
Category
Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Storage Units
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Oak Wall Unit
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Delightful and useful oak hanging wall drawer set, circa 1890.
Ideal for use in the hallway or kitchen with its pigeon hole compartments, shelves and 2 drawers.
Strong in the a...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Storage Units
Materials
Oak
Gansu Early 20th Century Painted Sideboard with Chinese Flower Patterns
Located in Yonkers, NY
open up to reveal two shelves, which contributes to making this sideboard a perfect storage unit
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Storage Units
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved and Painted Dutch Colonial Style Wedding Trunk with Painted Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
dimensions, this Javanese trunk with iron fitting circa 1920 will be both a perfect storage unit and
Category
Early 20th Century Javanese Dutch Colonial Antique Storage Units
Materials
Iron
Hand-Painted Chinoiserie and Red Lacquer Armoire from China, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
armoire would be an uncommon storage unit in most homes, particularly in a living room or perhaps even a
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Storage Units
Materials
Brass
Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet or Retail Unit, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage haberdashery shop cabinet originates from the UK. It is made from wood and features 32 clear glass fronted drawers. The cabinet is in a good vintage condition with the d...
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Early 20th Century British Industrial Antique Storage Units
Materials
Oak
Unusual Antique Indian or African Shelve Unit Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A unique and unusual shelving composition.
Believed to be early 20th century possibly earlier.
Formed from heavy wood, with a variety of metal and brass embellishments.
Fo...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Storage Units
Materials
Wood
Circa 1900 Original Rustic French Wood
Steel Shelving Unit
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Industrial appearing antique French steel and wood shelving unit retaining it's original maker's
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Storage Units
Materials
Steel
Ash Wood Three Tier Shelving Unit, England circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Three Tier Shelving Unit
England circa 1890
Ash wood / fine construction.
60”L x 21.25”d x 38.5”h
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1890s English Victorian Antique Storage Units
Materials
Ash
Large Blue Painted Wall Unit Cabinet Made from Reclaimed Wood 1880s Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This wonderful wall unit is made from old, reclaimed wood (dated 1860-80) and built in the
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Storage Units
Tall Wood and Metal Industrial Shelving Unit on Casters
Located in Buchanan, NY
unit is on wheels and can be easily moved around, French, early 20th century.
Category
1920s French Industrial Antique Storage Units
Materials
Iron
Large Antique Pine Bookcase Wall Unit, Denmark circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This extremely large bookcase or wall unit was originally called a "grocer's desk." It served to
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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Storage Units
Materials
Pine
Art Deco Outfitter’s Department Store Shop Display Shelf Units
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco outfitter’s department store shop display shelf units
These are very impressive pieces
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Storage Units
Gorgeous Slim Iron and Wooden Shelving Unit-France, 1900
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
profiles.
Despite its solid materials, the shelving unit has a light and airy expression, and would be
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Storage Units
Materials
Iron
1920
s Large Glass Fronted Haberdashery Unit - Harris
Sheldon
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920’s Large Glass Fronted Haberdashery Unit – Harris & Sheldon
1920’s Large Glass Fronted
Category
1920s English Antique Storage Units
Materials
Oak
French Wine and Cheese Baker’s Rack or Bar Unit
Located in Astoria, NY
French turn of the century wine and cheese baker’s rack or bar unit. The piece has hooks on the top
Category
1910s French French Provincial Antique Storage Units
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern CADO Wall Unit in Brazilian Rosewood
By Cado
Located in San Diego, CA
Brazilian Rosewood Cado Wall Unit. This vintage unit is completely modular and in excellent shape for its
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1660s North American Mid-Century Modern Antique Storage Units
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century Victorian Period Tall Bamboo Etagère Shelving Unit
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
unit remains structurally solid and sound. Overall, a clean example. In good antique condition
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Storage Units
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Pine
Rare Antique Large French Wire Shelving Display Unit Etagere
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Rochester, NY
A very rare antique large french wire shelving display in the original blackened surface with an exceptionally beautiful and graceful sculptural form ( can be used as a free standing...
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Storage Units
Materials
Metal, Wire
1920s Printers Cabinet / Drawer Unit with Complete Original Letterpress Typogra
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920s printers cabinet / drawer unit with complete original letterpress typography
1920s vintage
Category
1920s French Antique Storage Units
Materials
Pine
Parisian 1900s Muller R&P Domange Brass Vitrine Display Unit
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Stunning Parisian display unit / shelving vitrine, from the start of the last century, with utterly
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Storage Units
Materials
Brass
Antique Large Black Pharmacy Apothecary Display Cabinet Bookcase Wall Unit
Located in Round Top, TX
At 11' wide and over 9' tall, this amazing old apothecary will make an impressive wall unit or
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Storage Units
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Dark Brown Armoire with Round Medallion from China, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
century dark brown armoire with a round medallion would be an elegant storage unit in most rooms, perhaps
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Storage Units
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts
Crafts Oak Yawman And Erbe 5 Stack File Unit C1910
By Yawman Erbe
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts filing cabinet by Yawman and Erbe offers quarter sawn oak paneled construction with five stacks having file and map drawers, c1910
Measures - 74"h x 33"w ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Storage Units
Materials
Oak
Large Antique Shop Fitting Wooden Pigeon Hole Shelving Unit, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
WOODEN FLOOR STANDING SHELF UNIT
Originally made for a Victorian shop fitting by Wheeldon & Sons
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19th Century British Antique Storage Units
Materials
Wood
Antique Mint Green Painted Pine Pigeon Hole Shelving Unit, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE WOODEN PIGEON HOLES/SHELVES/STORAGE
Constructed from pine with a decorative moulded
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19th Century British Rustic Antique Storage Units
Materials
Pine, Paint
XXL Wabi Sabi Primitive Dug-Out Catalan Mountain Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
A very large 18th C. dug-out with later added 18th C. shelves.
Constructed from a single piece of timber.
Heavily patinated hewn texture.
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Storage Units
Materials
Chestnut
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Danish Teak Wall Unit Shelving Bookcase 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic, Scandinavian wall unit, made of teak, made in Denmark, circa
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15th Century and Earlier Danish Antique Storage Units
Materials
Teak
18th Century Drawer Unit, Apothecary Cabinet with Original Surface 16 Drawers
Located in Epfach, DE
Particularly charming drawer unit with the original surface from the time.
16 numbered drawers
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Late 18th Century German Antique Storage Units
Materials
Fir
Antique Victorian Library Steps / Side Table
Located in London, GB
A beautifully made and very interesting antique early Victorian storage unit / library steps. This
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Storage Units
Materials
Leather, Wood
Art Deco Center Shelving Unit, Wrought Iron, Metal, Brass and Glass - France
Located in Girona, Girona
Center shelving unit, wrought iron and three metal plates with drypoint engraving in three levels
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Storage Units
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron, Metal
Metal Postal Desk with Attached Filing Unit France Post Office, 1900s
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Metal desk with a perforated filing partition. Desk were used in the early
1900, perhaps earlier, by Frances postal service for sorting and filing mail. Some have swing chairs and ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Storage Units
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Modular Wall Unit with Secretary, Circa 1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Danish Modern modular wall unit offers rosewood components including cabinet with
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Storage Units
Materials
Rosewood
Michelin Antique French Industrial Steel Shelf Unit Made in France c1900-1920
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Industrial Steel Shelf Unit (étagère since it is French) probably made for a
Category
1910s French Industrial Antique Storage Units
Materials
Steel
Oak Wall Hanging Shelf This charming little shelf unit has a solid back
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oak Wall Hanging Shelf
This charming little shelf unit has a solid back and the shelf has a
Category
Early 1900s Antique Storage Units
Materials
Oak
Vintage Adjustable Corner Shelving Unit From a Berlin Florist Painted Shelves
Located in Bristol, GB
ADJUSTABLE CORNER SHELVING UNIT
Seven removable triangular shelves (not including the fixed top
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Early 20th Century German Antique Storage Units
Materials
Wood
French Walnut and Brass Open Shelf Unit The shelf or étagère is free standing
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Walnut and Brass Open Shelf Unit
The shelf or étagère is free standing with 4 open shelves
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Early 1900s French Provincial Antique Storage Units
Materials
Walnut
1910 Decorative Collection of Victorian Brick Moulds
Located in Hook, Hampshire
housed an extraordinary batch of Industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to house the spare
Category
1910s Antique Storage Units
Materials
Wood
1870s Louis Vuitton Rayee Malle Haute Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
dimensions command attention, making it not just a storage unit, but a grand centerpiece suitable for any
Category
1870s Antique Storage Units
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Antique Storage Units For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique storage units available for sale. The range of distinct antique storage units — often made from wood, metal and softwood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique storage units available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Industrial, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern antique storage units are consistently popular styles. Many antique storage units are appealing in their simplicity, but Théodore Scherf, Cado and Drentea produced popular antique storage units that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique Storage Units?
Prices for antique storage units start at $495 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $3,200.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Storage Units
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023To store handbags in a storage unit, first choose the right type of storage facility. Look for one that has climate controls in place to protect your bags from extreme temperatures and moisture. Generally, it's best to store bags upright in their original dustbags. To help them hold their shape, stuff them with acid-free tissue paper or white cotton towels before putting them in storage. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of handbags.
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