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Display Cabinet attributed to Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture
By Michael Taylor
Located in Chicago, IL
color within the wood. The finish is satin.
Although it appears to be a bookcase or display case over
Category
1960s American Chinoiserie Retro Display Cases
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut China Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and sculpted pulls. A well-made case piece that functions as a buffet, bookcase, or display case
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Materials
Walnut
1960
s Mid Century Modern Display Side Table. Shadow Box Form Top
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Mid Century Modern Occasional/ Side Table with Top Display Case. Top opens for display area
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Materials
Wood
$1,020 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass Case Hitchcock Model "Resolute"
Located in Norwell, MA
keel. Gaff rigged with standing and running cords. Inlaid display case.
Overall dimensions: Weight
Category
1990s Retro Display Cases
Materials
Wood
French Oak Wall Cabinet Two Doors Three Flap Doors
Central Vitrine, circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
of storage space in a shallow space.
Beautiful central display case made with rounded, etched and
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Retro Display Cases
Materials
Brass
$2,467 Sale Price
42% Off
Vintage Gilt Wood Étagère-mannequin in Salvatore Dali Style, Ca. 1980s
Located in New York, NY
originality and unusualness, served, in all likelihood, as a display case in a jewelry store or similar.
Category
1980s American Futurist Retro Display Cases
Materials
Wood
Antique Display Cabinet Bijouterie - French Empire Glass Case
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful French Empire glass fronted display cabinet - or bijouterie
Main structure of cabinet is from
Category
1980s Retro Display Cases
Materials
Glass
Rosewood Sideboard from Palazzi dell
Arte Cantù, 1950s
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Living room furniture with drawers, open-top compartment doors and 2 door display case with
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Materials
Rosewood
Impressive Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Chrome Étagère
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
display case that makes a lasting impression in any home, business, or office. Please confirm the item
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Materials
Chrome
1950s Wood
Brass Display Bar Cart
Located in BÉTERA, ES
A charming 1950s wood trolley with brass accents and glass panels, featuring a lift-up display case
Category
1950s French Art Deco Retro Display Cases
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Freestanding Newspaper Vending Machine on Hairpin Legs
Located in Freehold, NJ
cabinet or display case. 9/10
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Materials
Metal
Classic Eclectic Gold Showcase from Lam Lee Group, 1990s
By Lam Lee Group
Located in Montelabbate, PU
An important Louis XVI style display case revisited in an eclectic manner by O.L.F designs for Lam
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1990s American Neoclassical Retro Display Cases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Living Room Furniture in Various Types of Wood
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
cabinet or display case for the living room. We find several removable drawers and its handle is carved
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Materials
Wood
$3,346 Sale Price
20% Off
Hudson River Sloop "Victorine" in Case
Located in Norwell, MA
rigged with rigging gear to hoist sails and cargo. Fitted to a pine display case with glass.
Weight
Category
1970s Retro Display Cases
Materials
Wood
Wall unit by Poul Cadovius, Scandinavian design, 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in MONTESSON, FR
display case that is closed at the top. The lower section includes a wall-mounted desk with 2 drawers and
Category
1960s Scandinavian Retro Display Cases
Materials
Rosewood
1970s Mogens Koch Set of three cabinets For Rud Rasmussen Cabinetmakers
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in London, GB
craftsmanship.
Each cabinet displays the precision joinery and balanced proportions characteristic of Danish
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Materials
Cherry
Scandinavian Modern Teak 2 Piece Display Cabinet or Bookcase Made in Denmark
Located in Topeka, KS
collection, or as a display case or dry bar in the kitchen displaying beautiful wine & cocktail glasses in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Display Cases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Art Deco Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Mahogany and Cork Buffet Cabinet
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Chicago, IL
and truly timeless and unparalleled classic, complete buffet and display case by Paul Frankl for
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Retro Display Cases
Materials
Brass
ROSEWOOD Mid Century Modern CORNER Bookcase / China or Liquor Cabinet, Denmark
Located in Weehawken, NJ
surface—ideal for use as a bar, bookcase, china cabinet, or display case.
In very good vintage condition
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern “1st Edition” Walnut Bookcase Hutch by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
practical concealed storage. Whether styled as a display case, bar cabinet, or bookcase, this piece delivers
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Two Piece China Cabinet
By Lane Furniture
Located in Trenton, NJ
glass-front display case that allows favorite collections to be showcased with style. Its two-piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Materials
Glass, Wood
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Postmodern Marble
Glass Lighted Display Cabinet by Pulaski Furniture
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Topeka, KS
display case by Pulaksi Furnishings. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Retro Display Cases
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage Boho Carved Bamboo Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
airy design and timeless appeal, this cabinet serves beautifully as a display case, bar cabinet, or
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
Rare Giuseppe Armani Signed Capodimonte Peacock 0720 Figurine
Shadowbox Case
By Giuseppe Armani
Located in Dayton, OH
twice, and dated 11-16-91 on right signature. Includes acrylic display case.
Dimensions:
16" x 11" x
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Retro Display Cases
Materials
Porcelain, Lucite
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood and Glass Showcase Display Cabinet Storage Case
Located in Miami, FL
and tall glass and chrome column display or storage case.
The door is at the side and works easy with
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Style China Display Cabinet, White Case and Teak
By Bartels
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome china or display cabinet in a Mid-Century Modern and/or Scandinavian Modern style with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Materials
Wood, Teak
Chinoiserie "Karges Furniture" Breakfront Bookcase / Glass China Cabinet
By Karges Furniture
Located in Cookeville, TN
• Upper hutch: three locking glass-front display cases with adjustable shelves
• Lower base: three drawers
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Retro Display Cases
Materials
Brass
Ladies Garter Display
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Fantastic lifetime display of ladies' saloon/bordello garters in a fancy oak display case. Fancy
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Display Cases
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$17,250
Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
silhouette, highlighted by a slanted upper display case with sliding glass doors that perfectly frame your
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Materials
Rattan, Seagrass, Glass
Fabulous Natures Beauty Marine Specimens Sea Shells Collection Vitrine
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Great selection of marine specimens - sea shells, urchins, sand dollars, sea stars in display case.
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Retro Display Cases
Materials
Shell
$625 Sale Price / set
81% Off
1990s John Widdicomb Neoclassical Double China Cabinet No 5588
By John Widdicomb
Located in Hartville, OH
Spectacular Widdicomb piece. Two independent display cases join together and are capped by a single
Category
1990s American Empire Retro Display Cases
Materials
Birch, Cherry
$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in München, Bavaria
shelves that come in different depths, one of them working as desk and a display case with two glas shelfs
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Japanese Library Furniture - Shou Sugi Ban Technique
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in TARBES, FR
more.
Versatility: Can be used as a bookcase, display case or storage for various items.
Adaptability
Category
1990s Japonisme Retro Display Cases
Materials
Wood
$1,135 Sale Price
50% Off
Mid Century Modern Brass and Glass Low Etagere One of Two
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
look light and airy.
Perfect for use as a bookshelf, display case, bar shelf, or decorative storage
Category
1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Materials
Brass
$1,596 Sale Price
20% Off
Custom Built Display Cabinet
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a Custom Built Display Cabinet, in ready to use in your home condition
Category
1980s Renaissance Retro Display Cases
Materials
Mahogany
Masters Showcase by Paolo Buffa for the Permanent Cantù, 1950
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Sideboard with display case by Paolo Buffa for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950s. Mahogany
Category
1950s Italian Neoclassical Retro Display Cases
Materials
Mahogany
Showcase Display Cabinet, 1960s
Located in London, England
SHOWCASE / DISPLAY CABINET, 1960s, black lacquered metal handles and drawers in teak, loose glass
Category
1960s Retro Display Cases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Mid Century Modern Brass and Glass Low Etagere Two of Two
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
bookshelf, bar shelf, display case, or accent console, this étagère complements a wide range of interiors
Category
1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Materials
Brass
$1,596 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Display Medicine Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French medicine cabinet with glass shelving in the display area, drawer, and cabinet storage
Category
Mid-20th Century French Retro Display Cases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mastercraft Display Cabinets Burl
Brass
By Mastercraft
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1970s Hollywood Regency Retro Display Cases
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
$7,996 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Paolo Buffa Trumeau in Wood and Glass for Serafino Arrighi
By Serafino Arrighi, Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
further we see the actual display case: rectangular in shape with two window-opening doors. The doors are
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Materials
Brass
$4,302 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Display
Storage Cabinet
Located in Trenton, NJ
Smart, stylish, and full of vintage charm, this mid-century cupboard combines the best of display
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Materials
Glass, Laminate, Wood
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Large 20th Century Pine Display Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large display cabinet from the 1st half of the 20th century. Made from solid pitch pine. Ready for
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Display Cases
Materials
Glass, Pine
Philip Reinisch Glass Display Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Regency China Display Cabinet by Philip Reinisch
A tall elegant glass display cabinet by Reinisch
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Revival Retro Display Cases
Materials
Walnut
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Display Cabinet
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage American made cabinet with hair pin iron legs. Three sides of glass for display, shelves
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Display Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Asian display cabinet. Beautiful hand painted Chinoiserie detail with a chic
Category
Late 20th Century North American Chinoiserie Retro Display Cases
Materials
Velvet, Paint
Bleached Wood Glass-Front Display Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A quietly monumental display cabinet rendered in pale, raw-finished hardwood, its presence defined
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Bohemian Retro Display Cases
Materials
Brass
Wooden Glass-Front Display Cupboard Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
additional glass panels on both sides, the cabinet offers excellent visibility for displaying pottery
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Retro Display Cases
Materials
Brass
Bleached Glass-Front Cabinet Display Cupboard
Located in High Point, NC
offers generous interior shelving ideal for displaying ceramics, folded textiles, books, or decorative
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Retro Display Cases
Materials
Wood
Tomlinson Mid Century Display Cabinet, Pair
By Tomlinson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Tomlinson mid century Display cabinet - pair
Each cabinet measures: 34 wide x 16 deep x 78 inches
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Burl
$9,595 / set
Smiths Watchmakers Shop Display Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Smiths Watchmakers shop display cabinet
A lovely piece, the cabinet has been made to sit on a
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Retro Display Cases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Paul Frankl small display cabinet
By Paul Frankl
Located in Westport, CT
Paul Frankl creme Cork Mahogany Display Cabinet
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Henredon Scene One Campaign Display Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Timeless design in this Henredon Scene One Campaign display cabinet. Classic streamline lines with
Category
1970s American Campaign Retro Display Cases
Materials
Brass
$1,750 / item
Vintage French Brass Etagere Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
An extremely stylish and very well made vintage French brass etagere display cabinet. This was made
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Materials
Brass
Mastercraft Brass Vitrine / Display Cabinet
By Mastercraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
display cabinet. Meticulously constructed, the cabinet features a rich, patinated brass frame contrasted
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Materials
Brass
Du Rififi Chez Les Hommes / Rififi
Located in London, GB
Original British Movie poster. This posters was designed to be used in cinema display cases in the
Category
1950s English Retro Display Cases
Mercantile-Style Display Cabinet with Glass Doors
Located in High Point, NC
This substantial vintage wooden display cabinet features a warm, richly toned wood construction
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Retro Display Cases
Materials
Metal
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Retro Display Cases For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of retro display cases available for sale. Frequently made of wood, glass and metal, all retro display cases available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of retro display cases available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Retro display cases bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made retro display cases over the years, but those made by Mastercraft, Henredon and Drexel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Retro Display Cases?
Prices for retro display cases start at $1 and top out at $52,924 with the average selling for $2,650.
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.
Questions About Retro Display Cases
- 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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