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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Wood
2010s Portuguese Vitrines
Stainless Steel
20th Century Cabinets
Softwood
Mid-20th Century Cabinets
Plexiglass, Wood
Vintage 1910s English Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century Irish Neoclassical Revival Cabinets
Glass, Satinwood
20th Century Unknown Modern Shelves
Glass
Late 20th Century American Industrial Vitrines
Steel, Iron
Early 20th Century North American Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique 1870s English Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vitrines
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vitrines
Resin
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1910s French Vitrines
Marble, Gold, Brass
Vintage 1930s Italian Vitrines
Metal
Early 20th Century English Modern Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Console Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century Campaign Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Vitrines
Cherry
Vintage 1920s Argentine Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks
Glass, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Mahogany, Glass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Taxidermy
Glass, Wood, Paper
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Brass
20th Century French Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves
Brass
Antique 1870s English Late Victorian Cupboards
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Vitrines
Brass
Antique 1890s English Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Vitrines
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Vitrines
Bronze
20th Century European Cabinets
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Cabinets
Wood, Birch
Antique 19th Century Dutch Other Bookcases
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Glass
Vintage 1960s Canadian American Craftsman Vitrines
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s British Vitrines
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Shelves and Wall Cabi...
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Brass
2010s Portuguese Vitrines
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cabinets
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vitrines
Wood
2010s Portuguese Vitrines
Iron
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1980s Campaign Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Wood
Antique 19th Century Dutch Taxidermy
Wood
Antique 19th Century Vitrines
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s British Jewelry Boxes
Leather
20th Century French Vitrines
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vitrines
Chrome
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Velvet, Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
Early 20th Century English Modern Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
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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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