Victorian Display Case
Antique 1860s English Victorian Credenzas
Walnut, Burl
20th Century English Victorian Vitrines
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1930s Dutch Victorian Vitrines
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Satinwood, Walnut, Burl
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian More Furniture and Collectibles
Glass, Wood
20th Century English Victorian Decorative Art
Wood
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens
Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Pyrite
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tables
Glass, Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Glass, Hardwood
Antique 1870s Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets
Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 1870s English Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Credenzas
Wood
Antique 1870s English Victorian Credenzas
Walnut
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Cabinets
Satinwood
Antique 1870s English Victorian Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 1870s Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Early 1800s British Victorian Cabinets
Cut Glass, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Yew
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century American American Craftsman Apothecary Cabinets
Brass, Metal
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Vitrines
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Vitrines
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Credenzas
Mahogany, Walnut
Late 20th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Victorian Cabinets
Stained Glass, Oak
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1810s Scottish Cabinets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1890s English American Classical Shelves
Iron
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Rosewood
Antique 1890s Scottish Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1880s British Victorian Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century Scottish Cabinets
Oak
20th Century Scottish Cabinets
Oak
Antique 1880s Scottish Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cabinets
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Vitrines
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Vitrines
Brass
Antique 1890s British Victorian Cabinets
Amboyna
Antique 1890s British Victorian Cabinets
Amboyna
Antique 1860s British Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1880s British Victorian Cabinets
Amboyna
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Dry Bars
Carrara Marble
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Vitrines
Kingwood
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Bookcases
Walnut
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Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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.
- What is a Victorian vesta case?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A vesta case is a small box that’s designed to hold matches. The name Vesta is taken from the Roman goddess of the hearth. Interestingly, in the 1830s, friction matches became as popular as strike-anywhere matches. However, they were unstable and could combust at any time, so a case to hold and protect the individual matches was necessary. Shop a range of antique and vintage vesta cases 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.








