Italian Display Case
Antique 19th Century French Shelves
Wood, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Cabinets
Wood, Glass
Vintage 1940s Italian Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Cabinets
Oak, Glass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Chrome
20th Century Italian Desks
Wood
20th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Italian Bookcases
20th Century Bookcases
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Bookcases
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century Italian Cabinets
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Shelves
Brass
20th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Shelves
Sheet Metal, Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Empire Picture Frames
Sheet Metal
2010s Italian Empire Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Vitrines
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Glass, Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Sideboards
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Rococo Revival Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Vitrines
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
20th Century Italian Modern Vitrines
Masonite, Lacquer, Glass
Antique 1890s Italian Cabinets
Pine
Vintage 1980s Italian Vitrines
Vintage 1950s Italian Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Italian Renaissance Vitrines
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Shelves
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Early 2000s Italian Shelves
Fruitwood
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Glass, Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Vitrines
Glass, Cut Glass, Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Vitrines
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Vitrines
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Chrome
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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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