Display Cases
Mid-20th Century Belgian Cupboards
Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass
20th Century British Bookcases
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Modern Cabinets
Glass, Lucite
Antique 1890s English Vitrines
Pine
20th Century Cabinets
Other
Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Vitrines
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Glass, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Other
Early 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Corner Cupboards
Oak
Antique 19th Century Dutch Models and Miniatures
Bronze
Antique 1890s French Rustic Dry Bars
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Brass, Chrome
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Cabinets
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Vitrines
Satinwood
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Corner Cupboards
Other
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Vitrines
Marble
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Vitrines
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Walnut, Plywood
Antique 1870s English Late Victorian Cupboards
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookcases
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Cabinets
Stainless Steel
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Cabinets
Stainless Steel, Other
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Cabinets
Stainless Steel, Other
Antique 1810s French Renaissance Revival Cabinets
Marble
Antique 1880s French Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Bookcases
Glass, Pine, Paint
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Cabinets
Rosewood
Early 20th Century British Georgian Corner Cupboards
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Bookcases
Walnut
Late 20th Century Shelves
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Other
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases
Elm, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Glass
Vintage 1970s Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1910s French Cabinets
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Vitrines
Walnut
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Vitrines
Birch, Glass
20th Century Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass, Stainless Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Late 20th Century American Cabinets
Reed, Glass
Antique 1860s French Cabinets
Bone, Silk, Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Lucite, Glass
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
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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