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Bernhard Rohne Pair Mastercraft Display Cabinet Vitrines
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Mastercraft illuminated display cabinet - Vitrines designed by Bernhard Rohne. Very well
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

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Brass

Pair Campaign Style Curio Display Cabinets by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Dallas, TX
We are very pleased to offer a great pair of gorgeous, sleek and minimalist display cabinets made
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

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Brass

Wooden Glass Display Cabinet with Carved Crest and Original Hardware
Located in High Point, NC
This tall wooden glass display cabinet features a classic, understated silhouette accented by a
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Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Retro Display Cases

Materials

Brass

Cast Classical Architectural Stone Effect Display Stand
Located in Worcester, GB
Classical Architectural Mactan Stone Display Stand Late 20th Century Mactan Stone Three Glass
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Late 20th Century Retro Display Cases

Materials

Cast Stone

English Hand Painted / Decorated Wood Chinoiserie Display Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful English craftsmanship hand painted and decorated gilt chinoiserie display cabinet. This
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Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Retro Display Cases

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Brass

Vintage Postmodern 2 Tier Glass Shelf Blonde Wood Display Cabinet
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage postmodern display shelf. This is a wonderful shelving unit with a simple, clean design
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1980s American Post-Modern Retro Display Cases

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Wood

Large French Carved and Painted Wood Display and Storage Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large French carved and painted wood display and storage cabinet from the mid-20th century. This
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Display Cases

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Metal, Wire

Freestanding Art Deco steel and leather glazed display cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art deco steel and leather glazed display cabinet circa 1930. We are pleased to offer this fine
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Retro Display Cases

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Steel

Vintage Pastel Paint Display Cabinet by Sennelier Paris, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Authentic wooden display cabinet from Sennelier Paris, circa 1990, showcasing an assortment of
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

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Wood

Pair of Vintage Teak China Display Cabinets by Nathan Furniture
By Nathan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage pair of display cabinet were produced in England during the 1970s by Nathan Furniture
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

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Glass, Teak

Two-Piece Hardwood Display Cabinet with Glass Paneled Cutouts
Located in Yonkers, NY
This Chinese display cabinet seamlessly blends artistry and function, featuring intricate carved
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Retro Display Cases

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Glass, Hardwood

1950s Glass Centerpiece with Bird Design
Located in Marbella, ES
stylized birds. Its design combines functionality and aesthetics, perfect for decorating tables or display
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Mid-20th Century European Retro Display Cases

Materials

Art Glass

Gio Ponti Display Cabinet Model 4120 for Singer Sons
By Gio Ponti
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare and important display cabinet by the master Gio Ponti, model 4120 for Singer & Sons. Elegant
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

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Brass

Edward Wormley Dunbar Walnut Showcase Curio Display Cabinet Bookcase
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
. Features a rectangular walnut case raised over large silver tapered metal legs The case features three
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

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Glass, Walnut

Vintage Mint-Green Wooden Glass Front Shelf Distressed Painted Display
Located in High Point, NC
to interior shelving—perfect for displaying crockery, linens, collectibles, or everyday household
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Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Retro Display Cases

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Teak Display Cabinets, UK, Circa 1960s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of slim teak display and storage cabinets / room dividers by Stateroom, imported from the
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

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Teak

Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Display Cabinet
By Dorothy Draper, Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
Impressive cabinet from Draper's 1963 Viennese collection for Henredon. Features bombe base with three drawers, splayed feet and intricately chased brass drop pulls. Above base i...
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1960s American Retro Display Cases

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Brass

Art Deco Spectacular Clove Display Vitrine Cabinet, English, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous, original 1930s Art Deco display vitrine cabinet. Very unusual shape of which we haven't
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Retro Display Cases

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Glass, Walnut

Italian Gold Display Cabinet or Vitrine, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Italian gold-plated aluminium vitrine with two tempered glass shelves, and sliding glass doors. Excellent vintage condition commensurate of age.
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1970s Italian Retro Display Cases

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Aluminum

Vintage Modern Walnut Breakfront With Shelved Display Top
By Broyhill
Located in Trenton, NJ
, creating the effect of a built-in display without the commitment. Clear vertical lines and slim framing
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

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Glass, Wood

Restored Rattan Mahogany Display Curio Cabinet Etagere
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired rattan display cabinet with mahogany shelving and
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1950s American Retro Display Cases

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Glass and Teak Display Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid-century modern display bookcase crafted in warm teak and fitted with sleek glass doors. The
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

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Glass, Teak

Union National Lacquered Chinoiserie Breakfront China Display Curio Cabinet 90"
By Union National
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Union National breakfront china cabinet featuring black lacquer with four hand painted Chinoiserie scenes. One with a two gardners under a flowering tree; Another showing a...
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1970s American Chinoiserie Retro Display Cases

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Glass, Maple, Lacquer

Natural Wood Glass Counter Cabinet Display Storage Hutch
Located in High Point, NC
, original wavy glass panels, and classic brass hardware. This charming piece combines rustic display
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Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Retro Display Cases

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Brass

Display cabinet With A Pair Of Pheasants From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This captivating display cabinet, adorned with a male and female pair of pheasants, reflects the
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

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Glass

Distressed Pink Teal Painted Wooden Shelf Display Rack
Located in High Point, NC
ideal display piece for retail boutiques, kitchen storage, plant styling, folded linens, or decorative
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Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Retro Display Cases

Materials

Wood

Bamboo, Pressed Bamboo and Glass Display Cabinet – 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
Bamboo, Pressed Bamboo and Glass Display Cabinet – 1970s Product details Dimensions: 79 L x 88 H x
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1970s Retro Display Cases

Materials

Crystal

Display Cabinet In Rosewood By Erik Brouer For Brouer Furniture
By Erik Brouer, Brouer Mobel
Located in Lejre, DK
Display cabinet in rosewood designed by Erik Brouer in the 1960s and manufactured by Brouer
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

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Rosewood

Pair of Art Deco Display Cabinets in Tessellated Stone
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a stunningly beautiful pair of vintage tessellated stone Art Deco styled display cabinets
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1980s Art Deco Retro Display Cases

Materials

Stone

Spectacular Art Deco Walnut Display Vitrine Cabinet, English, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
This is a fabulous opportunity to acquire a genuinely rare design Art Deco display cabinet, this
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Retro Display Cases

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Glass, Walnut, Bakelite

Drexel Heritage Federal Style American Cherry Breakfront China Display Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1987 Drexel Furniture Breakfront. Features a blend of Chippendale and Federal styling with open pediment trophy finial over an illumined showcase, supported by a lower cabine...
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Late 20th Century American Federal Retro Display Cases

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Brass

Vintage Thai British Colonial Teak and Glass Display Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Thai British Colonial Teak and Glass Display Cabinet The cabinet has 2 Doors and 3 Shelves
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Late 20th Century Thai British Colonial Retro Display Cases

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Glass, Wood, Teak

Custom Architectural Metal and Wood Display Cabinet / Bookcase, USA 1990 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large-scale custom display cabinet or bookcase was designed and manufactured in Los Angeles
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1990s American Modern Retro Display Cases

Materials

Steel

Vintage Italian Carved and Painted Display Shelf
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome large scale vintage Italian carved and painted display shelf. Nice patina on this piece
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Display Cases

Materials

Wood

Custom Architectural Metal and Wood Display Cabinet / Bookcase, USA 1990 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large-scale custom display cabinet or bookcase was designed and manufactured in Los Angeles
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1990s American Modern Retro Display Cases

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Danish Teak Glass Door Display Cabinet
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid Century Danish Teak Glass Door Display Cabinet This cabinet measures: 31.5 wide x 12 deep x
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

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Glass, Teak

Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Cupboard Display Cabinet with Locks
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early 1960s Danish modern teak cupboard display cabinet featuring 3-drawer cabinet with large open
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

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Wood, Teak

Rustic Oak Cupboard Display Cabinet, Mid-Century
Located in Evergreen, CO
storage and a set back display. The high-back display gallery is comprised of a moulded cornice over a
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Retro Display Cases

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Oak

#6027 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Super Structure Display Cabinet
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Pasadena, TX
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Super Structure display cabinet Stunning cabinet constructed of dark
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

Materials

Walnut

Pair 1960 s Italian Provincial Tall Arched Top Display Cabinets
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Matching 1960's Italian Provincial style Display Cabinets. Arched cabinet tops. 3 glass
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1960s American French Provincial Retro Display Cases

Materials

Wood

De Coene Display Cabinet or Book Shelf, Belgium, 1970s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage early 1970s bookshelf or display cabinet by De Coene, Belgium. This three door cabinet is
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Oak Chinese Shou Ming Style China Display Cabinet Credenza 84"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Ming style china display cabinet / cupboard / credenza by Jessup Furniture Company. Made
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1970s American Retro Display Cases

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Style French Provincial Fruitwood China Display Cabinet Bookcase Curio
Located in Dayton, OH
Large and impressive Louis XV / French Provincial style display cabinet, circa 1990. Features a
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Retro Display Cases

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Glass, Mirror, Fruitwood

1980s Georgian Style Chinese Chippendale Red Gilt Chinoiserie Display Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Georgian Chinese Chippendale style red and gilt painted display cabinet or vitrine. It is
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Late 20th Century Unknown Georgian Retro Display Cases

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Brass

Brass and Chrome Display Cabinet, 1970s Belgium
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Beerse, VAN
the contrasting chrome, has a wonderful 1970s luxurious look. Perfect for displaying your precious
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1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Retro Display Cases

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Brass, Chrome

Union National Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Breakfront China Display Cabinet 116"
By Union National
Located in Dayton, OH
The Union National breakfront was rated as the finest breakfront in the world. In 1980, after flying in the magazines Lear jet to inspect the factory and the breakfront, the publishe...
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1980s American Chinoiserie Retro Display Cases

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Maple, Lacquer, Paint

Vintage Versace Ormolu Mounted Curved Glass Display Unit 20th Century
By Versace
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent vintage walnut and ormolu mounted Versace curved glass display unit, circa
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1990s Retro Display Cases

Materials

Ormolu

Paul Evans Mid Century Burl Wood Floating Display Cabinet
By Paul Evans
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Evans Mid Century burl wood floating display cabinet. Measures: 24.5 wide x 13.75 deep x
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

Materials

Wood

Faux Goatskin Display Etagere Bar Cabinets by JOHN STUART
By John Stuart
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage 3 Piece Faux Goatskin Display Etagere Bar Cabinet Set by
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

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Glass, Wood

John Widdicomb Mid Century Display Shelving Etagere
By John Widdicomb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Widdicomb mid century display shelving etagere The etagere measures: 32 wide x 14.5 deep x
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

Materials

Wood

Henredon Black Lacquer and Brass Display Cabinets/Vitrines
By Henredon
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful pair of Henredon lacquer, brass, and beveled glass display cabinets. Each equipt with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Modern Decorative Chrome Etagere Display Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique modern display shelf features ornate decorative details including floral trim, sculpted
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Late 20th Century Retro Display Cases

Lucite, Brass, Glass Nickel Display Cabinet by Charles Hollis Jones
By Hudson Rissman, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning lucite, brass, nickel and glass display cabinet designed and manufactured by Charles
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

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Nickel, Brass

George III Carved Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Petite Mirrored Display Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
George III Style Carved Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Petite Mirrored Display Cabinet. Features two
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Mid-20th Century American George III Retro Display Cases

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Mahogany, Satinwood, Mirror

Door Display Cabinet with Mahogany and Glass in style. 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
French display cabinet in Napoleon III style, semi-round shape in mahogany with 1 central door
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1950s Italian Retro Display Cases

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Marble, Brass

Pair rare MCM American of Martinsville Walnut Display Cabinets / Shelves
By American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of Mid-Century Modern Campaign style case pieces/display shelving. Walnut frame with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

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Rattan, Glass, Wood

Pair of Boulle Style Ebonized Cabinets Displays
Located in Austin, TX
Impressive pair of Boulle style ebonized cabinets with glass doors and copious adornment. The tortoiseshell type inlay and intricately cut brass bands grace the top and sides of each...
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Mid-20th Century European Napoleon III Retro Display Cases

Materials

Brass

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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, 2021
    A 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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