Vitrine Curio Cabinet
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Revival Vitrines
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Vitrines
Mirror, Satinwood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Vitrines
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Vitrines
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
1990s Italian Louis XVI Vitrines
Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Wood, Paint, Upholstery, Glass
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Vitrines
Bronze
Vintage 1940s American Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Vitrines
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Bronze
Antique 1870s Dutch Victorian Vitrines
Mirror, Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Vitrines
Brass
Early 20th Century French Vitrines
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Vitrines
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Vitrines
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Vitrines
Ormolu
Vintage 1970s American Modern Vitrines
Brass
20th Century North American Jacobean Vitrines
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Primitive Vitrines
Wood
Early 20th Century American Vitrines
Glass, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Vitrines
Ormolu
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Glass, Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Louis XV Cabinets
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Cabinets
Onyx
Vintage 1970s Japonisme Cabinets
Glass, Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1980s Campaign Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Bronze
Vintage 1980s Campaign Cabinets
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Fabric, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Adam Style Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dry Bars
Gold Leaf
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Vitrines
Mahogany, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Vitrines
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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!
- What is a curio cabinet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A curio cabinet (or curiosity cabinet) is a large display case typically made of glass with a wooden frame. Small collections are stored in curio cabinets: jewelry, figurines, crystal or any small objects with a common theme.
- When were curio cabinets made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Curio cabinets have existed since the 16th century, where they were often found in the homes of European aristocrats and royalty. They remain popular today and always have an antique feel. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique curio cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The purpose of a curio cabinet is to store and display decorative objects. Keeping items in a curio cabinet rather than on an open shelf allows you to still easily admire them and to protect them from dust and breakage at the same time. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique and vintage curio cabinets.
- What is a curio cabinet called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A curio cabinet gets its name from cabinet of curiosities. A curio cabinet is a special type of cabinet predominately made of glass to display and protect your favorite collectibles and antiques. Shop a wide range of vintage curio cabinets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A curio cabinet is a glass display case where fine china and other collectibles can be safely displayed. Curios range in size and come in a variety of styles, including corner cabinets that fit into the corner of a room. Many also include built-in lights and mirrors to enhance the display. Shop a selection of curio cabinets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, curio cabinet is short for curiosity cabinet. This name comes from the fact that the cabinets allow you to view whatever you store inside through glass doors, sparking curiosity. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of curio cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.
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