Painted Cabinets
Antique Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie Corner Cupboards
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Wood, Glass
Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Cabinets
Brass
1990s Cabinets
20th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Buffets
Wood
Antique 1860s Irish Rustic Cupboards
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Corner Cupboards
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Secretaires
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Sideboards
Carrara Marble
Vintage 1910s Country Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Rococo Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Buffets
Pine, Paint
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Vitrines
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Cabinets
Stone
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Corner Cupboards
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Buffets
Metal
Early 20th Century Art Deco Dry Bars
Mahogany, Fabric, Paint
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Corner Cupboards
Metal, Iron
Antique 19th Century Vitrines
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Buffets
Wood
2010s American Modern Dry Bars
Steel, Cut Steel
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases
Giltwood, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Cabinets
Tin
2010s American Wardrobes and Armoires
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Oak
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1980s Italian Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Corner Cupboards
Poplar
Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Gesso, Glass, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dry Bars
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Wood
Antique 17th Century Italian Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bakelite, Wood
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Cupboards
Pine
Antique 17th Century Austrian Folk Art Cupboards
Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Glass, Wood, Parchment Paper
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
20th Century French Victorian Corner Cupboards
Marble
Antique 1740s Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dry Bars
Wood
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Brass
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Anglo Raj Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Anglo Raj Cabinets
Brass
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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.
- Can I paint my Chinese cabinet?1 Answer
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020Yes, you can paint your Chinese cabinet, though unless it is in poor condition, doing so is usually frowned upon. You will have to sand down the surface beforehand, as most Chinese cabinets have a lacquer finish.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, painting kitchen cabinets is a great idea. Painting kitchen cabinets is quite economical and can give your kitchen a stylish, updated look.
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