Cabinets
Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Cabinets
Oak
1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Elm
Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Cabinets
Wood, Cedar
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cabinets
Wood
1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
1960s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vintage Cabinets
Elm
Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Korean Other Antique Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century Javanese Dutch Colonial Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Cabinets
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Wood, Cedar
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Iron
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Cabinets
Elm
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Elm
Mid-20th Century Philippine Cabinets
Rattan
Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cabinets
Hardwood
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Cabinets
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Cabinets
Iron
19th Century Korean Other Antique Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Cabinets
Iron
1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vintage Cabinets
Cherry
Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Bamboo, Wood
20th Century Burmese British Colonial Cabinets
Glass, Teak
1750s Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Walnut, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Wood
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Cabinets
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Cabinets
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
2010s Vietnamese Post-Modern Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Korean Victorian Cabinets
Metal
1960s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Cabinets
Bamboo
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
2010s Indian Cabinets
Wood
1870s Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Cypress
2010s Turkish Modern Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Cedar
19th Century Indian Antique Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique Cabinets
Lacquer
19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Cabinets
Teak
20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cabinets
Bronze
Early 20th Century Indian Cabinets
Iron
20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Wood
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.





