Mirror Display Cases
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century French Vitrines
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Gothic Revival Vitrines
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass, Chrome
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Vitrines
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Tulipwood
Antique 1890s English Vitrines
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Vitrines
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Cherry
Vintage 1950s French Vitrines
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vitrines
Mirror, Wood
20th Century Spanish Modern Vitrines
Brass, Bronze
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Cherry
Late 20th Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Cherry
Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Cherry
Vintage 1980s American Modern Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Ash, Ebony, Burl
Late 20th Century American Modern Vitrines
Brass
20th Century German Edwardian Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Ebony, Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Vitrines
Brass, Steel
Early 2000s American Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1890s English Regency Revival Vitrines
Mirror, Mahogany, Satinwood, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vitrines
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Shelves
Bamboo, Mirror
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Vitrines
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vitrines
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Credenzas
Bronze
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Silver Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Secretaires
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dry Bars
Wood, Macassar
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Satinwood
Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures
Wood
Vintage 1920s American Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
20th Century American Art Deco Vitrines
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century North American Cabinets
Nickel
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Giltwood, Lacquer
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Mahogany, Glass, Mirror
Early 20th Century American Other Shelves
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1910s French Buffets
Marble
Late 20th Century American Empire Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Cabinets
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Vitrines
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Scottish Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Rosewood, Teak
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Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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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