Display Cases
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Vitrines
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Wood
20th Century American Vitrines
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique 1890s English Vitrines
Walnut
Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century North American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Velvet, Paint
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood, Glass, Ebony
Late 20th Century Indian Bohemian Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Oak
20th Century Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Cabinets
Brass
2010s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Vitrines
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Glass, Wood
20th Century Bookcases
Cherry
Early 20th Century Victorian Vitrines
Glass, Wood, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Louis XVI Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1930s British Vitrines
Wood
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cabinets
Fruitwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Burl
2010s Dutch Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Satinwood
Antique 1890s French Country Vitrines
Iron
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Metal
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cabinets
Hardwood
Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Vitrines
Oak
Antique 1890s English Victorian Cabinets
Satinwood, Glass, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Irish Neoclassical Revival Cabinets
Glass, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Vitrines
Brass
Antique 1890s British Sheraton Cabinets
Satinwood
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Late Victorian Vitrines
Glass
1990s Italian Other Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Antique 18th Century Dutch Vitrines
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Shelves
Pine
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Cabinets
Giltwood, Lacquer
Vintage 1910s Chinese Cabinets
Elm
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Secretaires
Glass, Oak
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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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