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METAL SAFE DEPOSIT UNIT
Located in Bedford, NY
FORTY FOUR INDIVIDUAL BOXES, MOST WITH KEYS AND TAGS AND FRAME FOR LABELING. ALL STEEL CONSTRUCTION WITH ENAMEL FINISH
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Early 20th Century American Antique Storage Units

Materials

Steel

Steel Shelving Unit
Located in Hudson, NY
industrial strength steel shelves
designed to hold great weight
assembles from three uprights
six notched steel shelves slide into place
bolted cross bars...
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Early 20th Century American Antique Storage Units

Materials

Steel

Giant Berber Shelving Unit
Located in San Francisco, CA
Extraordinary Moroccan Berber shelving unit.
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19th Century Moroccan Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Shelving Unit From Antwerp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an amazingly beautiful shelving unit which was used at an estate just outside antwerp in the
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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Storage Units

Materials

Steel

French Factory Shelving Unit
Located in Norwalk, CT
French painted pine shelving unit with 40 numbered slots, in its original paint finish, from a
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19th Century French Antique Storage Units

Materials

Pine

Antique Apothecary Drawer Unit
Located in Port Chester, NY
This drawer and bookcase unit is an old base, reconfigured to this design. All new paint and
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19th Century English Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

INDUSTRIAL STEEL SHELVING UNIT
Located in Essex, MA
Industrial four tier shelving unit in steel, from a New England factory, with four graduated
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Early 20th Century American Antique Storage Units

Materials

Steel

Industrial Steel Shelving Unit
Located in San Francisco, CA
Industrial Steel Shelving Unit U.S. Early 20th Century strong and sturdy steel
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Early 20th Century American Antique Storage Units

Shelving Unit from Shoe Factory
Located in Pasadena, CA
Great shelving unit.Could be used for almost any storage use or for your shoe collection!Recently
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Early 20th Century American Antique Storage Units

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Metal

Nouveau Wall Unit by Majorelle
Located in Chicago, IL
Majorelle Wall Unit, 2 door upper vitrine in center, slanted side mirrors on each side of vitrine
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Early 20th Century French Antique Storage Units

Materials

Mahogany, Cherry

Fir and Steel Shelving Unit
Located in Seattle, WA
Early 20th Century adjustable height steel and fir three shelf unit. We have two available and each
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1910s American Antique Storage Units

Materials

Steel

LARGE INDUSTRIAL ADJUSTABLE SHELVING UNIT
Located in Essex, MA
A striking, large graphic industrial shelving unit in cast iron or steel, with adjustable shelves
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Early 20th Century American Antique Storage Units

Large 1920s industrial shelving unit
Located in Maastricht, NL
Rare 1920s industrial shelving unit in wonderful condition. Here is a 3 meter long shelf pictured
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Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Storage Units

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Metal

Antique Pine Side/Shelving Unit
Located in Port Chester, NY
A rustic shelving unit on tapered legs in dark pine. Could serve a variety of purposes, from
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Late 19th Century French Antique Storage Units

Materials

Pine

22 Foot Oak Cabinet Unit with Mirrors
Located in Minneapolis, MN
storage space and 5 large cabinets, each with an interior shelf. The large bays feature 6 glass shelves
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1920s North American Antique Storage Units

Materials

Glass, Oak

Anglo-Indian Solid Ebony Shelving Unit
Located in Richmond, CA
Rarely seen solid ebony three tiered shelving unit on six legs. Shelves have carved border on all
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19th Century Sri Lankan Antique Storage Units

Materials

Ebony

Thonet ebonized bent wood shelving unit
By Thonet
Located in Janvry, Essonne
Ebonized bent beech shelving on castors with elaborate sides & four moulded shelves on both sides. Thonet label under a shelf
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19th Century Austrian Napoleon III Antique Storage Units

Massive Belgium Industrial Wire Mesh Shelving Unit
Located in San Francisco, CA
crimped wire mesh industrial shelving unit Multiple compartments perfect for books and
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Early 20th Century American Antique Storage Units

Edwardian Corner Unit In Mahogany
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Unusual large corner section armoire type cabinet with three faces.
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Early 20th Century Antique Storage Units

Pine Display Cabinet Wall Unit, Shallow to the Wall
Located in Miami, FL
Three part china or display wall unit in ceruse pine. The back of the top portion is painted in a
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Early 20th Century American Antique Storage Units

Materials

Pine

19th Century Painted Italian Corner Unit
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Painted Italian Corner Unit 35''w x 83''h x 24''d
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19th Century French Antique Storage Units

Fabulous Macabre Stained Glass Window
Located in Bronx, NY
this window by purchasing the contents of an abandoned storage unit. A skeleton representation of Hades
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Early 20th Century French Antique Storage Units

Materials

Glass, Stained Glass

1940s Swiss Walnut Burl Bar Cabinet Wall Unit Antique
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Walnut burl wood Swiss bar cabinet circa 1930-1940. Gorgeous wood grain covering all cabinet faces. Upper area features sliding glass doors with recessed pulls. Fold-down locking cab...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Storage Units

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Glass, Wood, Walnut, Burl

Early American Shelving Unit with Carved Wood Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early American Shelving Unit with unique carving. The Shelving Unit offers upper horizontal shelves
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Late 19th Century American Antique Storage Units

Materials

Pine

Small Art Deco Red Shelving Unit, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Maastricht, NL
A small wooden shelving unit with four compartments, painted red. The square unit with rounded
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Polished Steel Industrial shelving unit w/glass shelving
Located in New York, NY
Polished Steel Industrial shelving unit w/glass shelving.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Storage Units

Materials

Steel

18th C. Gustavian Wall Unit/Cabinet (GMD#1933)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
& Giltwood 5-Shelf (4 adjustable + bottom) Wall Unit/Cabinet.
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18th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Vintage Rustic Apothecary Collectors Drawers Unit Low Sideboard
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
original owner, possibly forming part of a larger unit to house a collection of some sort or perhaps to
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Early 20th Century British Rustic Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century French Painted Corner Unit
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 19th Century French Painted Corner Cabinet also corner unit, buffet 43" H X 36" W X 20.5 " D
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19th Century French Antique Storage Units

Two Inter-Connecting 1950s-1960s Danish Drentea Wall Units
By Drentea
Located in London, GB
the price) enabling the two units to be used individually as well as one inter-connecting unit.  
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1650s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Storage Units

Materials

Metal

Grand Scale Neo-Classic Style Shelving Units (GMD#2966AB)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grand Scale Harlequin Pair Italian Neo-Classic Style Carved, Painted & Giltwood Wall Units/Book
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Storage Units

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique English Victorian Ebonised Pier Cabinet Bookcase Display Unit circa 1880
Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire
An elegant antique Victorian ebonised and marquetry pier cabinet / bookcase with lockable single glazed door. With marquetry inlaid decoration, with gilt ormolu mounts to the top and...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Storage Units

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Walnut

Rare 19th Century English Bamboo Mirror and Shelf Unit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th century English Bamboo mirrored and shelf, Etagere back fitted with a center beveled atrium form mirror having an embossed leather surrounded in an oriental floral motif. Als...
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19th Century English Antique Storage Units

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Large Scale Belgian 19c Industrial Shelf Units
Located in Culver City, CA
fantastic hand-wrought iron shelf arms, support wood shelves on a thick wood frame. May be sold individually, price is for one.
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19th Century Belgian Antique Storage Units

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Iron

Antique English Victorian Gothic Revival Oak Corner Cupboard Bookcase Shelf Unit
Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire
A magnificent antique Victorian Gothic Revival corner shelf unit in carved oak dating from circa
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Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Storage Units

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Oak

Mogens Koch Oregon Pine Bookcase or Wall Unit for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Hudson, NY
A Danish classic. Solid Oregon pine, six open bookcases and two cabinets, all with manufacturing label on the back. Each bookcase is separate and can be rearranged as desired. Rud Ra...
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Storage Units

Materials

Pine

Midcentury Tola Shelving Unit or Room Divider from G-Plan, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in South Shields, Tyne and Wear
Vintage design - Mid-Century Modern room divider - Manufactured by G Plan in the UK - Features a drinks cabinet - Made from Afromosia which is an African teak.
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Mid-17th Century British Mid-Century Modern Antique Storage Units

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Teak

Antique Bookcase Shelving Unit Indian Ox Cart Brass 19th Century, circa 1890
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A large and stunningly beautiful Indian 19th century bookcase circa 1890, the unit constructed from
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1890s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Storage Units

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique English Edwardian Arts Crafts Oak Open Bookcase Heals Style Shelf Unit
By Heal s
Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire
An unusual antique Edwardian Arts & Crafts oak open bookcase dating from circa 1910 in the manner of Heal and Son. In a figured oak, with good patina, comprising 4 open shelves, the ...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Storage Units

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Oak

French Walnut Corner Unit 18th C. Bottom and 19th C. Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
French Walnut Corner Cabinet 18th century Bottom and 19th Century Top
93''h x 24''d x 38''w
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Storage Units

Scandinavian cabinet
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
pine,painted cabinet with carved doors and one shelf.Great storage, or TV unit.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Storage Units

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Mahogany Decorative Dentist or Collectors Cabinet
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
plenty of storage, and the unit sits on four cabriole legs.
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Storage Units

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Mahogany

Enameled Medical Cabinet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, attached and rolling out from the edges of the cabinet. The unit is all storage, and will look great in
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Early 20th Century American Antique Storage Units

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Steel, Chrome

Maple Built-In Kitchen Cabinets
Located in Minneapolis, MN
lines and ample, practical storage spaces make this unit stand out from the rest. On the very top, two
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1910s Antique Storage Units

Materials

Maple

Empire Walnut Doors and Frame
Located in Carmel, CA
Matched walnut doors and frame make up a facade for built-in storage cabinet. This door unit would
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Storage Units

Materials

Walnut

George III Mahogany Tallboy
Located in London, west Sussex
piece would make an outstanding focal point as well as a large capacity storage unit to use in many
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Storage Units

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Oak Dual Locker Unit
Located in Aurora, OR
Perfect for additional storage in high traffic areas like the mudroom or entryway, this piece
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1890s American Industrial Antique Storage Units

Materials

Oak

French Florist Iron Wall Hung Shelving Unit, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
, plus a top shelve with no height border. The entire unit is about 65 inches tall, 43 inches wide and
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Early 1900s French Antique Storage Units

Materials

Iron

19th Century Antique Bookcase Shelving Unit Indian Ox Cart Brass, circa 1890
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A large and stunningly beautiful Indian 19th century bookcase, circa 1890 the unit constructed from
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1890s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Storage Units

Materials

Brass, Steel

Bulk Order
Located in Fairfax, VA
design, this versatile table contains a built in mirror and storage unit. 29.5 in.H x 22.5 in.W x 16.5
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Early 20th Century 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, 2023
    To 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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