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Asian Gold Hand Painted Open Curio Display Cabinet
Located in Jupiter, FL
This is a beautiful curio cabinet. I have been using this as a display unit in my Consignment Gallery. What I love about it is it open on all sides so you could see feel and touch th...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Used Cabinets
Materials
Jade, Metal
Swedish Vintage Gustavian Ribbed Corner Cabinet Rosette Storage Mid-20th Century
Located in LONDON, GB
Mid-20th century Swedish vintage Gustavian style ribbed corner cabinet with upper and lower shelf storage.
The cabinet is decorated with Gustavian rosettes and has the classic rib...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Used Cabinets
Materials
Birch
H 78.75 in W 50.4 in D 26.78 in
English Pine Step Back Cabinet
Located in Wilson, NC
The upper half of this stepback cabinet has two doors and center panel that slides to the right for access when the right door is open. All have the original wavy glass panes and ton...
Category
1890s English Used Cabinets
Materials
Pine
19th Century Tapered Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese tapered cabinet. Solid elm wood with round corner details, tapering 33 at the top to 34 at the bottom. Classic Chinese tenon and mortise joinery of a past century hav...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Used Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Early 20th Century Arts & Crafts Bar Cabinet in Oak with Carved Panels
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome and rather singular Arts & Crafts bar cabinet in oak with fall-front and resting on square legs. Embellishments include carved linen-fold on the sides and front door panel...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Used Cabinets
Materials
Oak
1940s Brunswick Panatrope Drum Table Sheraton Duncan Phyfe Mahogany Music Radio
By Brunswick Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
1940s Brunswick Panatrope drum table Sheraton Duncan Phyfe mahogany music radio
An extremely rare piece that both fits the aesthetic and musical value for any collector. Complete ...
Category
1940s Sheraton Used Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Armoire or Wardrobe from Normandy
Located in Miami, FL
Steeped in history, this captivating French 19th Century Louis XV Style Wedding Armoire from Normandy is crafted from warm French white oak, embodies the charm of the Louis XV style....
Category
19th Century French Used Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Walnut and Burl Marble Top Wash Stand C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Victorian Walnut and Burl Marble Top Wash Stand with Candle Stands, Single Lon...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Used Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Belgian Brutalist Bar Cabinet in Dark Oak, 1970s
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
A stunning dark brown brutalist/modernist bar cabinet with graphical doors. The continuous pattern gives this sideboard a strong and eye catching expression. Shows amazing woodwork o...
Category
1970s Belgian Brutalist Used Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Rare Mid century Paul McCobb #1502 Jewelry Chest 10 Drawer Maple Brass Blonde
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare Clean Paul McCobb #1502 36" small chest of drawers in solid maple construction with blonde finish. Very high quality construction with original brass pulls with patina. Made for...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Monumental English Ebonised Bookcase / Display Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1915
Monumental English Ebonised Bookcase / Display Cabinet
Provenance: Huge original shop fittings from the former Co-operative Society building, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, Engl...
Category
20th Century Used Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Midcentury Art Deco Nightstand Paolo Buffa Attributed Walnut Burl Inlaid Cantù
By Paolo Buffa, Consorzio Esposizione Mobili Cantù
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Deco 1930s bedside table in walnut, veneer and burl walnut inlaid, Paolo Buffa design attributed, with originals golden bronze accessories. Very beautiful and unobtainable.
Conzo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Used Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 21.26 in W 24.41 in D 13 in
Early 20th C French Pine Cabinet With Gray and Bone Color Paint
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900 French pine cabinet has two drawers over a locking compartment with one internal shelf and footed base. Newer painted finish in gray and bone features an all over geometri...
Category
Early 20th Century French Used Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Pine
Oak Bookcase Unit and Chest with Stainless Steel Handles
Located in Belmont, MA
Oak bookcase unit and chest with stainless steel handles.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Art Deco Modernist Tea Cabinet by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen, 1920s
By P.E.L. Izeren 1, Genneper Molen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist tea cabinet.
Design by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen.
Solid oak with original oak veneered frame with original macassar ebony knobs on both...
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Cabinets
Materials
Macassar, Oak
H 34.06 in W 31.5 in D 19.1 in
Rare Cabinet from the U-450 series by Jiří Jiroutek
By Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Dallas, TX
A mid-century cabinet No. U-450 designed by Jiří Jiroutek made of ash, birch, fabric, and steel. The cabinet features a flip-top concealing storage with venting along the underside.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Benetton' Cabinet in Mixed Wood and Integrated Screen
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton, bookcase with integrated screen, ash, oak, walnut, brass, fabric, Italy, 1970s
We present an exquisitely sideboard designed by Afra and Tobia Scar...
Category
1970s Italian Used Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 39.57 in W 36.62 in D 14.57 in
Vittorio Introini 'Colby' Sideboard in Red Lacquered Wood and Metal
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, sideboard 'Colby', lacquered wood, chrome-plated metal, Italy, 1975
Impressive modern sideboard designed by Vittorio Introini for the Italian manufac...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Used Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 33.08 in W 78.75 in D 20.87 in
Library Cabinet, France, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Three-part library cabinet with mirrored double doors and side cabinet elements, each with a door and decorative segmental arch element. The library is divided by pilasters and decor...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Used Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
UNIQUE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FRY's CHOCOLATE ROYAL CREST GLASS DISPLAY CASE CABINET
By Fry's Cocoa
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind, super unique, curved glass Fry’s Chocolate display case with the original water glass Ar...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Used Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 27.56 in W 17.72 in D 9.85 in
Late 20th Century Coastal Hand Painted Faux Bamboo Motif Three Drawer Chest
Located in North Fort Myers, US
Introducing a beautiful hand-painted console featuring a charming bamboo motif with faux rattan trim and three functional drawers, perfect for adding a coastal style touch to your ho...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 38 in W 44.5 in D 18.5 in
Oak Art Deco Modernist Cabinet by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander & Zonen, 1924
By H.Pander & Zonen, Hendrik Wouda
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist cabinet.
Design by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag.
Striking Dutch design from 1924.
Solid oak with original brass knobs on drawe...
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 29.14 in W 32.49 in D 16.74 in
Late 20th Century Coastal Hand Painted Faux Bamboo Motif Three Drawer Chest
Located in North Fort Myers, US
Introducing a beautiful hand-painted console featuring a charming bamboo motif with faux rattan trim and three functional drawers, perfect for adding a coastal style touch to your ho...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 38 in W 44.5 in D 18.5 in
Rustic Travail Populaire Cabinet, France, 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic travail populaire cabinet made from solid wood in France, circa 1800. This organic travail populaire cabinet provides sufficient space to store and display various items. Woul...
Category
Late 18th Century French Rustic Used Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Circa 1970 Organic Modern Restored Pencil Reed Rattan Marquetry Waterfall Edge S
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in North Fort Myers, US
Excellent restored rattan marquetry sideboard/dresser with black lacquer knobs in a sleek waterfall edge design. Diagonally applied pencil reed rattan forming a diamond pattern on a...
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Used Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
H 30 in W 72 in D 23 in
Belgian Brutalist Bar Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning brutalist bar cabinet in dark stained oak, Belgium, the 1970s.
Are you tired of the black brutalist furniture but still love the brutalist aesthetic? This cabinet from the ...
Category
1970s Belgian Brutalist Used Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak
Pair of Black Lacquered Chinese Cabinets or Cupboards§
Located in London, London
Pair of cabinets
Black lacquered
Doors with brass hardware
Gilt decoration
Two doors
Very slight difference in size. The cabinet on the right in the photos measures 178 x 125 x...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Used Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Ebonized & Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Tea Cabinet C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Japanese Ebonized & Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Tea Cabinet with Genre Scene wi...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Used Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand, Cansado Cabinet, circa 1958
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Rovereta, SM
Sideboard designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1960. Manufactured by Steph Simon (France). Steel base, wood structure and grips, lacquered sliding doors. In good original condition,...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Cabinets
Materials
Formica, Mahogany
Mid Century Walnut Wall / Cabinet Unit by Stanley Furniture Co.
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A smaller scaled Mid - Century cabinet wall unit that could stand alone with fully finished backside . This well crafted piece is in a dark walnut having sculptural round pulls and b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
18th Century Italian Provincial Marquetry Cabinet on Stand
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A North Italian provincial 18th century richly decorated marquetry and inlay oak and walnut cabinet. Moulded cornice above an arrangement of twenty oak lined drawers surrounding the ...
Category
18th Century Italian Used Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Walnut
'The Four Seasons Cabinet' - by Zwiener Jansen Successeur
By Zwiener Jansen Successeur
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
The Four Seasons Cabinet - A Large and Important Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Side Cabinet by Zwiener Jansen Successeur.
This magnificent cabinet is titled ‘The Four Seasons Cabine...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Used Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
A Louis XV Style Vernis Martin Mounted Side Cabinet, Attributed to Zwiener
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Vernis Martin Mounted Side Cabinet, Attributed to Emmanuel Zwiener.
This cabinet has a shaped pink and red mottled marble top above an acanthus...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Used Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
H 46.46 in W 51.19 in D 18.9 in
A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Cabinet-On-Stand
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Cabinet-On-Stand, Attributed to Emmanuel Zwiener, Paris.
The bombé shaped cabinet surmounted by a domed pediment. The cupboard door w...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Used Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
George Nakashima Three Door Wall Hanging Cabinet 1962
By George Nakashima
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Studio wall-mounted cabinet by woodworker George Nakashima, 1962. Executed in American Black Walnut with Pandanus cloth doors that reveal four drawers and shelves. Provenance and ori...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Rare 'Europ' Bar Cabinet by Pieter De Bruyne for V-Form, 1961
By V-Form, Pieter De Bruyne
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful bar cabinet designed by Pieter De Bruyne for V-Form. Around 1961 Oswald Vermaercke and V-Form attracted a couple of bigger names like Emiel Veranneman and Pieter De Bruyne ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Used Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Pair Antique French Mahogany Cabinets with Marble-Tops, Circa 1890-1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Mahogany Cabinets with Marble-Tops, Circa 1890-1900.
Category
Late 19th Century French Used Cabinets
Materials
Marble
H 36 in W 19.75 in D 13.75 in
André Sornay Mid-Century Modern French Cabinet, circa 1950
By Andre Sornay
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cabinet designed by André Sornay.
Manufactured in France in 1950s.
In original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
The metal ba...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Country Store Oak Framed Glass Tabletop Jewelry Display Showcase C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique country store jewelry counter top display case offers oak construction with sliding glass doors, c1910
Measures - 6"h x 72"w x 11"d
Catalogue Note: Ask about DISCOUNTED ...
Category
Early 20th Century Used Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 6 in W 72 in D 11 in
Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Mahogany and Brass Server or Bar Cabinet
By Paul McCobb, H Sacks & Sons
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern petite server or bar cabinet
By Paul McCobb for H. Sacks & Sons, "Connoisseur Collection"
USA, 1950s
Mahogany, with brass legs and hardware.
Measure...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Eastlake Mahogany Marble Top Wash Stand Basin Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian wash basin cabinet. Made of mahogany featuring Eastlake / Aesthetic styling with white marble top over one large drawer and lower cabinet.
Dimensions:
32" x 17" x...
Category
Late 19th Century Eastlake Used Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Italian 1940s Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Burl and Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern drinks dry bar cabinet in beautiful veneer walnut briar burl wood, two doors with great wooden decor craftmanship and handles. When o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Used Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 26.78 in W 36.62 in D 16.54 in
Antique Gothic Revival Carved Walnut Server C1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Gothic Revival Carved Walnut Server with Cathedral Arch and Scroll Elements, ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Used Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique Eastlake Victorian Mahogany Single Door & Mirrored Curio Cabinet C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Eastlake Victorian Mahogany Single Door & Mirrored Curio Cabinet with Incised Decoration C1900
Measures - 59'H x 26.5"W x 15"D
Category
Early 20th Century Eastlake Used Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 59 in W 26.5 in D 15 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Cabinet With Sliding Doors, Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern black lacquered solid maple record cabinet or bar cabinet with sliding doors
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Blac...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 33.5 in W 24 in D 18 in
Antique Victor Victrola Old School Oak Record Cabinet C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Victor Victrola Old School Oak Record Cabinet with Backsplash, Shaped Doors an...
Category
Early 20th Century Used Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Country Store Buffalo Candy Co. 8’ Oak Table Top Display Case Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique country store table top display case by Buffalo Candy Co. offers oak frame with glass sides, sliding mirrored doors and maker label as photographed, c1900
Measures - 14"h...
Category
Early 20th Century American Used Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Oak
H 14 in W 96.25 in D 28.75 in
Antique Double-Sided Wood Display Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
This double-sided English display cabinet was made in the late 1800s. It has six compartments with six glass doors that open on both sides. It is in good condition and highly functio...
Category
1890s European Used Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique French Renaissance Deeply Carved Walnut Hunt Cupboard, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Renaissance deeply carved walnut court cupboard with gallery, scroll, gadroon, pyramidal, foliate and nut decoration, 19th century
Measures: 87" H x 56.25" W x 22" D....
Category
19th Century French Renaissance Used Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 87 in W 56.25 in D 22 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Marble Top Commode Wash Stand Circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian commode offers beveled marble top and backsplash over walnut case having upper frieze drawer over double door blind cabinet with recessed arch panels, c1880
Mea...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Used Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Industrial Transparent Metal Locker Cabinet
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This great old Industrial locker wardrobe cabinet can be dated in the 1950s.
With its metal fence side panels and doors in grey lacquered metal, it stays transparent.
This three do...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Used Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Chinoiserie Teak & Burl Brass Mounted Cabinet on Stand, 1970s
Located in Harlingen, TX
This vintage 1970's Chinese campaign style cabinet on stand is finely crafted of teak and burl elm wood and embellished with etched brass mounts. This chinoiserie storage piece featu...
Category
1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Used Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Ancient Bureau Cabinet, Trumeau, Venice, Circa Mid-18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Bureau cabinet (trumeau)
Venice, circa mid-18th century
Structure made of walnut and spruce wood veneered with walnut; the decoration on the top is made of carved and gilded wood. T...
Category
1750s Italian Rococo Used Cabinets
Materials
Nutwood
Rosewood Danish Modern Storage Cabinet by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Fulton, CA
Handsome Danish Modern storage cabinet by Dyrlund of Denmark. Six cabinet doors with book-matched wood grain, Adjustable shelving interior. Original finish with nice glow. Unusual an...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Country Store 16-Drawer Tool Bench C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Country store tool bench offers softwood construction with sixteen drawers, c1930
Measures - 34"h x 102.5"w x 22.5"
Category
Early 20th Century Used Cabinets
Materials
Softwood
1960s French Country Pine Serpentine Server or Cabinet by Grange
By Grange
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1960s French pine serving piece by Grange Furniture. The construction is wide planked pine. It is in very good condition with intentional distressing. It has turquoise pain...
Category
1960s French French Provincial Used Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Chinese Red Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A classic piece of Chinese furniture, large, upright cabinets such as this were used in traditional homes in lieu of built-in closets, filled with clothing, bedding, and other househ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Used Cabinets
Materials
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Custom Bar/Cabinet for Kandell Residence
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique, one-of-a-kind, two-door cabinet in exotic hardwood with solid cast brass bamboo frame, and black glass work-surface top, designed as a livingroom bar for the Kandell Penthous...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrine by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Late 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted mahogany vitrine
By François Linke
A shaped marble top above a single central glazed door opening to a shelv...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Used Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Vitrine by Francois Linke
By François Linke
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare and stunning vitrine was crafted by the illustrious French ébéniste François Linke. A master of the Louis XVI style, Linke was renowned for his highly original designs t...
Category
19th Century French Rococo Used Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
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Used Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of used cabinets is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique used cabinets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Used cabinets have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern used cabinets are consistently popular styles. Paul McCobb, George Nelson and Herman Miller each produced beautiful used cabinets that are worth considering.
How Much are Used Cabinets?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,200, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $21,011,028 highest priced.
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.
Questions About Used Cabinets
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A hutch cabinet is a multifunctional piece of furniture. It can be used to serve tea and coffee while also storing your favourite china and other larger serving dishes. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic hutch cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a file cabinet used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A file cabinet is a necessary piece of office furniture for keeping documents and files organized and easily accessible. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary file cabinets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Also known as a sideboard, a buffet table is mostly used for storage of large dining pieces, like a gravy boat, or everyday pieces, such as plates and flatware.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You may still find some apothecary cabinets being used today in small pharmacies but they were a commonplace element in the 1800s, and a very efficient way for physicians and pharmacists to store and categorize their medications. Shop a collection of vintage and antique apothecary cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023A flat file cabinet is used for storing and organizing paperwork. Most are generously proportioned and designed specifically for blueprints, artwork, maps and other large items. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of flat file cabinets.
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Plateau Bois
Antique Old Cedar Chest
Frank Lloyd Wright Heritage Henredon Taliesin
Lingerie Dresser
Louis Xvi China Cabinet
Mid Century China Cabinet Hutch
Pagoda Display Cabinet
Peter Hvidt Ax Chair
Retro Arched Bookcase
Rococo Dressing Table
Rosewood Breakfront
Sideboard By Hansen
Victorian Bamboo Cabinets
Victorian Filing Cabinet
Victorian Stained Glass Door