Vitrine Glass Painted
Vintage 1960s Italian Vitrines
Wood, Glass
Antique 19th Century Belgian Vitrines
Wood, Glass
Vintage 1940s French Vitrines
Wood, Paint, Mirror, Glass
Vintage 1940s French Vitrines
Wood, Paint, Mirror, Glass
Antique Late 18th Century French Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Vitrines
Wood, Glass, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Vitrines
Wood, Glass
Vintage 1910s Belgian Vitrines
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Wood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Vitrines
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Vitrines
Vintage 1970s American Vitrines
Glass
Antique 1880s American Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Vitrines
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Vitrines
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Vitrines
Early 20th Century Unknown Vitrines
Wood, Mirror, Fabric, Glass
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Antique Early 1800s Vitrines
Vintage 1930s Cabinets
Early 20th Century French Sofa Tables
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Shadow Boxes
Tôle
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Cabinets
Metal
Antique 19th Century Dutch Cabinets
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Vitrines
Brass
20th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1920s English Vitrines
Fabric, Glass, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Vitrines
Glass, Bentwood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Vitrines
Glass, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Vitrines
Brass
Late 20th Century American Other Vitrines
Brass
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Finding the Right Vitrines for You
Why not give your precious collectibles the case pieces they deserve? Antique and vintage vitrines can be used to safely store and display your most treasured objects.
While they were initially used to display relics in churches or to preserve specimens for scientific observation, vitrines are best known for their place in retail spaces and museums. The name for these glass display cases comes from the Latin word “vitrum,” meaning glass, as well as the Old French word “vitre,” which also refers to glass. Instead of simply showcasing collector’s items on shelves, you can bestow extra importance on them by displaying them in a vitrine for passers-by to observe and admire.
Not all vitrines are created equal. Over time, furniture makers have explored different shapes and sizes for vitrines. A display case you’ll find in a retail store will likely look drastically different from what you’ll see in a museum or art gallery. A vitrine in a shop is likely there to best market specific wares to the general public, while in museums there is usually a range of different vitrines intended to house and protect single objects or to display a grouping of artifacts.
Most of us have an antique, new or vintage case piece in our home. Though the terms “case pieces” and “case goods” may cause even the most decor-obsessed to stumble, these furnishings have been a vital part of the home for centuries. Any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — cabinets, dressers, buffets — may be properly termed a case piece.
Mirror-backed vitrines, which refer to cases that usually feature shelved and mirrored interiors, are a most appropriate home for your jewelry or decorative objects. Adding such items to a vitrine already suggests that there is an irreplaceable preciousness to the case’s contents, and the mirrors will emphasize as much as well as refract more light to render the display eye-catching.
On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage vitrines to protect and preserve your most prized items. The collection of mid-century modern vitrines and Art Deco vitrines is mostly inclusive of those built with a wooden frame, but there are many other types to choose from as well. It’s time to give your collectibles a good home!
- Can glass lampshades be painted?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, a glass lampshade can be painted. It’s best to use a paint that’s designed to be applied to glass and to use the instructions that are provided with that paint to get the best results. Shop a range of antique and modern glass lampshades on 1stDibs.
- Can a glass window be painted?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, you can paint a glass window. Certain types of paint are optimal for glass and include enamel acrylics, specially formulated solvent-based paints and acrylics specifically suited for glass. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of painted glass windows from top sellers around the world.
- How do I reverse paint on glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first step in reverse glass painting is to select your design and to transfer it to a pane of glass. From there you can paint in your design. Once the paint is dry and set, you can proudly display your artwork from the unpainted side that will have no exposed paint and will be less prone to chipping.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The difference between stained glass and painted glass is how it is made. To create stained glass, an artisan adds pigments to the glass and then fires it at high temperatures to permanently change the appearance of the material. With painted glass, color is added after firing and may rub off or fade with age. You'll find a large selection of glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Windows that appear to be made of painted glass are called stained glass windows. Stained glass windows are made of glass that has been colored by mixing molten glass with metallic oxides. Shop a range of stained glass pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The craft of painting enamel on glass is called enameling. Because regular paint would simply wash off glass, the artisan uses enamel and fires it into the glass once they have painted the design. Browse a range of enameled glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Reverse painting on glass is called verre églomisé. The term gets its name from the 18th-century decorator Jean-Baptiste Glomy who became famous for his reverse-painted glass prints. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of verre églomisé furniture and jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Yes, it is safe to paint a glass lampshade as long as you are using glass-specific paint. One thing to note: If your lampshade is translucent (versus opaque), the paint color will look slightly different when you turn the lamp on.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Technically, you can put a canvas painting in a glass frame. However, many experts advise against it. Paintings executed on canvas typically do not need the protection of glass, and a glass front on a frame can actually make it more difficult to admire the brushwork and fine details of a piece. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of paintings.
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