Kitchen Breakfront
20th Century American Federal Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Maple, Lacquer
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Regency Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Unknown Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut, Glass
Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century American Federal Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Adam Style Cabinets
Vintage 1950s English Chippendale Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Cabinets
Glass, Bentwood
Vintage 1920s American Louis XV Cabinets
Brass
Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinets
Fruitwood, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Nickel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Cabinets
Enamel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century American American Empire Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Mahogany, Rosewood
Vintage 1940s American Cupboards
Antique 19th Century British Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
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Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cabinets
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Swedish Cabinets
Pine
Antique 19th Century Scottish Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Mahogany, Glass
Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Cupboards
Glass, Oak
20th Century English Cabinets
Mahogany, Yew, Pine
American Cabinets
Composition
20th Century French Cupboards
Metal
20th Century Cupboards
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
20th Century American Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Cabinets
Pine
20th Century English Cupboards
Glass, Leather
20th Century American Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Cabinets
Vintage 1970s Cabinets
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
20th Century American Cabinets
Mahogany, Glass
20th Century Cabinets
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Finding the Right Cabinets for You
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.
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