Curio Display Cases
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Campaign Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Plastic, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Cabinets
Gold Leaf
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
Vintage 1970s Empire Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Jade, Metal
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
Rattan
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Credenzas
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Primitive Vitrines
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Cabinets
Glass, Wood
2010s American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Hardwood
1990s American Regency Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Glass, Wood
20th Century American American Classical Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Cabinets
Wood, Cherry
20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Rustic Cabinets
Hardwood, Paint
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
20th Century Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Glass, Plexiglass, Oak
Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood
20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Other Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1890s American Baroque Apothecary Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Cherry
Vintage 1920s Renaissance Buffets
Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Cabinets
Plexiglass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Pine
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XV Cabinets
Bronze
Late 20th Century Empire Cabinets
Glass, Cherry
Vintage 1910s Victorian Bookcases
Wicker, Wood
20th Century American Federal Shelves
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Metal
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Cabinets
Onyx
Vintage 1940s Cupboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Japonisme Cabinets
Glass, Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese French Provincial Cabinets
Iron
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Rattan
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
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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