Mirror Display Cases
Late 20th Century American Ming Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s Cabinets
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Vitrines
Antique 1880s French French Provincial Vitrines
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Modern Bookcases
Glass, Mirror
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Vitrines
Chrome
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Mirrors
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Vitrines
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Vitrines
Glass, Cut Glass, Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century American Vitrines
Nickel
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Vitrines
Bronze
Early 20th Century Argentine Vitrines
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century Art Deco Vitrines
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Glass, Mirror
Vintage 1970s American Vitrines
Brass
Early 20th Century Vitrines
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Corner Cupboards
Glass, Laminate
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Shelves
Beech, Glass, Mirror
Antique Early 1900s English Regency Revival Cabinets
Mirror, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Cabinets
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Vitrines
Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Antique Late 19th Century American Cabinets
Oak, Glass
Mid-20th Century French Vitrines
Chrome
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Vitrines
20th Century American Cabinets
Iron
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases
Mirror, Wood, Walnut
20th Century American Federal Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany, Mirror
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vitrines
Marble, Nickel
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vitrines
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Cabinets
Metal
20th Century American Primitive Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Vitrines
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Shelves
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Shelves
Mirror, Walnut
20th Century French Other Sideboards
Mirror, Wood
Wood, Glass, Mirror
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Cabinets
Chrome
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Mahogany
Early 20th Century North American Empire Vitrines
Brass
Late 20th Century American Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
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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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