Retro Display Cases
1950s Retro Display Cases
Rattan
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Retro Display Cases
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century British Retro Display Cases
Brass
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Retro Display Cases
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Retro Display Cases
Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Rustic Retro Display Cases
Hardwood, Paint
Late 20th Century Retro Display Cases
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Retro Display Cases
Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Retro Display Cases
Glass, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Retro Display Cases
Glass, Cherry
1950s Italian Art Deco Retro Display Cases
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Retro Display Cases
Palisander
1980s Campaign Retro Display Cases
Brass
1970s American Modern Retro Display Cases
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Display Cases
Pine
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Retro Display Cases
Ormolu
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Retro Display Cases
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Retro Display Cases
Glass, Mirror, Cherry
1980s Retro Display Cases
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Retro Display Cases
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Retro Display Cases
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Retro Display Cases
Glass, Mirror, Cherry
Late 20th Century American Regency Retro Display Cases
Glass, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Retro Display Cases
Lead
Late 20th Century Empire Retro Display Cases
Marble
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Retro Display Cases
Wood
1950s English Retro Display Cases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Retro Display Cases
Glass, Mirror, Cherry
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Country Retro Display Cases
Glass, Pine, Paint
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Bronze
1980s American Modern Retro Display Cases
Glass, Mirror, Ash, Ebony, Burl
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Retro Display Cases
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Retro Display Cases
Lead
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Metal
Mid-20th Century British Retro Display Cases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Industrial Retro Display Cases
Metal
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Retro Display Cases
Metal, Gold Plate
1950s French Retro Display Cases
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Oak
1970s Italian Baroque Retro Display Cases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Gold
Mid-20th Century European Modern Retro Display Cases
Teak
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Retro Display Cases
Glass, Walnut, Plywood, Bentwood
1960s Italian Retro Display Cases
Crystal
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Retro Display Cases
Glass, Cherry
Late 20th Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Glass, Mirror, Cherry
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Retro Display Cases
Plexiglass, Wood
1950s American Neoclassical Revival Retro Display Cases
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Walnut
1970s American Brutalist Retro Display Cases
Resin, Smoked Glass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Federal Retro Display Cases
Glass, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Retro Display Cases
Glass, Laminate
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases
Chrome
- 1
- ...
Retro Display Cases For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Retro Display Cases?
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.
Read More
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?
The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.
This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once
Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.
28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition
Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.
Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way
Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture
In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project
From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.








