Cabinets
20th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Japanese Antique Cabinets
Cedar
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Hardwood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Wood
1980s Chinese Vintage Cabinets
Wood
Late 18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Cabinets
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Cabinets
Mirror, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Cypress
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Rattan, Glass, Wood
2010s Japanese French Provincial Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass, Metal
19th Century Korean Campaign Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Cabinets
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cabinets
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
2010s Balinese Organic Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Wood
Early 19th Century Asian Antique Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets
Maple
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Korean Anglo-Japanese Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Korean Other Antique Cabinets
Brass
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Iron
Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Cabinets
Pine
1980s Chinese Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1910s Asian Chinoiserie Vintage Cabinets
Bone, Hardwood, Boxwood
2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Marble
1690s Japanese Edo Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1960s Japanese Vintage Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Vietnamese Colonial Revival Antique Cabinets
19th Century Korean Other Antique Cabinets
Brass
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Cabinets
Iron
1960s Asian Chinoiserie Vintage Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
1980s Asian Folk Art Vintage Cabinets
Metal
1860s Indian Antique Cabinets
Teak
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Wood, Parchment Paper
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.





