Bronze Display Case
20th Century Napoleon III Bookcases
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Cupboards
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Buffets
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Satinwood, Glass
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Bronze
Antique 1860s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Italian Shelves
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Queen Anne Vitrines
Brass
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Vitrines
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century European Cabinets
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Vitrines
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Vitrines
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Blanket Chests
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Louis XV Vitrines
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Vitrines
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Bronze
Early 20th Century Directoire Vitrines
Fabric, Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Cabinets
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vitrines
Bronze
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Buffets
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1960s American Modern Cabinets
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Vitrines
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century Belgian Cabinets
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Vitrines
Glass
Early 20th Century Unknown Vitrines
Bronze
Early 20th Century Belgian More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Vitrines
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Mahogany, Glass
Antique 19th Century American Cabinets
20th Century Argentine Vitrines
Bronze
Vintage 1950s English Cabinets
Mid-20th Century European Cabinets
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Bronze
Vintage 1980s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cabinets
Early 20th Century French Vitrines
Vintage 1960s Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vitrines
Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Cabinets
Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cabinets
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Bookcases
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Bronze
20th Century American Shelves
Faux Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Rock Crystal, Silver, Bronze
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Vitrines
Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Cabinets
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Cabinets
Bronze
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Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A glass display case is also called a showcase, vitrine, or display cabinet. It usually has one or more panels of transparent glass that allows for proper display of your treasured collectibles. Find a collection of antique and vintage furniture on 1stDibs today.
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