Marquetry Display Cabinet
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Vitrines
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Vitrines
Ormolu
Antique 1870s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Credenzas
Ormolu
Antique 1870s English Victorian Vitrines
Glass, Fruitwood, Rosewood, Satinwood
Antique 18th Century Unknown Other Vitrines
Wood
Antique 1850s European Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Spanish Louis XV Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Vitrines
Satinwood, Glass, Kingwood, Mahogany, Paint
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Vitrines
Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Buffets
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Vitrines
Marble
Vintage 1930s English Vitrines
Brass
Antique 1880s English Edwardian Cabinets
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 1880s Italian Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1870s French Cabinets
Kingwood
Antique 1890s English Edwardian Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Vitrines
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cabinets
Satinwood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cabinets
Mahogany, Satinwood, Zebra Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Austrian Baroque Vitrines
Brass, Gold Leaf
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Bronze
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Paper
Antique 18th Century Dutch Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Vitrines
Satinwood
20th Century European Chippendale Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Early 1900s English Belle Époque Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Antique 1880s Italian Cabinets
Olive
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Furniture
Wood, Hardwood, Elm, Fruitwood, Softwood
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Vitrines
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 1780s Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Vitrines
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 1860s European Victorian Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Italian Vitrines
Wood
Antique 1880s French Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Cabinets
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Bookcases
Metal
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Bookcases
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Cabinets
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Vitrines
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Vitrines
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Vitrines
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Cabinets
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Sheraton Cabinets
Boxwood, Mahogany
20th Century British Victorian Cabinets
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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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023The purpose of a display cabinet is to protect items while keeping them visible. Glass panels allow you to see what's inside, but the enclosed design keeps out dust and debris. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of display cabinets.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Another common name for a display cabinet is a display case. People may also call them show cabinets, show cases or vitrines. By any name, this type of case good allows people to view and display decorative objects, collectibles, trophies and other objects while it protects the contents with glass doors. On 1stDibs, find a variety of display cabinets.
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