French Vitrine White
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Vitrines
Glass, Wood
20th Century French Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vitrines
Glass, Wood
20th Century French Modern Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Belgian French Provincial Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Vitrines
Glass, Wood
20th Century French Country Vitrines
Metal
20th Century French Vitrines
Beech, Glass, Mirror, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Vitrines
Glass, Walnut
20th Century Louis XV Vitrines
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Vitrines
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Carrara Marble, Brass
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Vitrines
Carrara Marble, Brass
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Vitrines
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Kingwood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Vitrines
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vitrines
Wood, Glass, Mirror
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Vitrines
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines
Brass, Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century Vitrines
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Vitrines
Wood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Vitrines
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Vitrines
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Vitrines
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Brass
20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Buffets
Carrara Marble
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Empire Buffets
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Carrara Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Mahogany
Antique 1890s French Baroque Night Stands
Bronze
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Antique 1780s Dutch Cabinets
Walnut
2010s French Link Bracelets
White Gold
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Buffets
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Marble
Antique Early 1800s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Bookcases
Oak, Paint
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Vases
Stone, Marble
Antique 18th Century French Rococo Decorative Bowls
Faience, Maiolica, Porcelain, Pottery
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Vases
Marble
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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.
- What is a French vitrine?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A French vitrine is a type of case good furniture used for displaying china and decorative objects. It usually features a carved wooden body and a glass front that provides a view of an interior storage cabinet or shelving. Shop a collection of antique French vitrines on 1stDibs.
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