Glass Display Shelves
Late 20th Century Spanish Vitrines
Wicker, Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century English Vitrines
Fabric, Glass, Mahogany, Oak
20th Century English Country Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century Belgian Country Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Late 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Black Forest Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century French Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables
Carrara Marble, Bronze
German Collectible Jewelry
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century European Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Jewelry Boxes
Brass
20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Vitrines
Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Iron
20th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Cherry
20th Century French Cabinets
Metal
Antique 1870s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Glass
Antique 1890s French Vitrines
Brass
Vintage 1970s North American Art Deco Vitrines
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Bookcases
Wood
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Vintage 1950s French Cabinets
Wood, Glass
Vintage 1930s Swedish Louis XVI Cabinets
Kingwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Dutch Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 1880s French Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Louis XVI Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Cabinets
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Glass, Walnut
20th Century Mission Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Campaign Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood, Glass
Early 20th Century European Louis XV Vitrines
Glass, Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Glass, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Kingwood
Early 20th Century Renaissance Revival Cabinets
Oak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Buffets
Glass, Teak
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass, Copper
20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases
Glass, Hardwood, Yew
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Cabinets
Breccia Marble, Ormolu
Antique 1880s French Cabinets
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak, Paint
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Brass, Chrome
2010s Japanese French Provincial Cabinets
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1970s Modern Bookcases
Brass
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases
Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Art Nouveau Tables
Brass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Tempered glass is used most often for shelving. It is five to six times stronger than ordinary glass and provides better protection and safety. Shop a variety of vintage and antique tempered glass on 1stDibs.
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