Shop Display Case
20th Century Cabinets
Softwood
20th Century American Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century English Modern Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Industrial Vitrines
Glass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Shelves
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Industrial Cabinets
Glass
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Neoclassical Vitrines
Glass, Wood
20th Century English Victorian Vitrines
Glass
Antique 19th Century Sideboards
Bronze
Antique 1880s Adam Style Cabinets
Glass
Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Glass
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Shelves
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Shelves
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Vitrines
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century Dressers
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cabinets
Glass
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cabinets
Glass
Antique Late 19th Century Industrial Vitrines
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Apothecary Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1980s Empire Cabinets
Glass
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Apothecary Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Edwardian Vitrines
Glass
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Brass, Steel
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Marble
Antique 1890s English Vitrines
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Cabinets
Pine
Antique 1880s British Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Antique 1890s Arts and Crafts Vitrines
Oak
Antique 1890s British Victorian Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1890s British Victorian Vitrines
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Vitrines
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Vitrines
Mahogany, Pine
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Vitrines
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Apothecary Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Vitrines
Glass, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Apothecary Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Vitrines
Mahogany
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Vitrines
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Vitrines
Mahogany
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Vitrines
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Antique Early 1900s American American Classical Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique 1880s French Vitrines
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Shelves
Metal
Antique 1890s French Vitrines
Brass
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.
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