Display Cases
Antique Early 1900s Adam Style Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Cabinets
Satinwood
Vintage 1970s American Campaign Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1880s French Vitrines
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Cabinets
Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Metal
Antique 18th Century Dutch Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century British Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Glass, Pine
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vitrines
Brass
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Dutch Vitrines
Wood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Empire Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Neoclassical Vitrines
Brass
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Bookcases
Velvet, Glass, Wood
Antique Early 1900s American American Classical Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Vitrines
Glass
Antique 1890s English Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Vitrines
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Industrial Vitrines
Glass, Harewood
Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines
Iron
Antique Early 1900s English Aesthetic Movement Shelves
Brass
Antique 1880s Cabinets
Mahogany
2010s Renaissance Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Macassar, Padouk
Antique 1870s Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Kingwood
20th Century Georgian Vitrines
Brass
Vintage 1930s Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Vitrines
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Faux Bamboo, Walnut
20th Century French Vitrines
Metal
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Satinwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century English Victorian Vitrines
Glass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Vitrines
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1880s Empire Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Glass, Wood, Elm, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s Georgian Bookcases
Wood
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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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