Antique Display Case Display Cases
Early 20th Century North American Antique Display Case Display Cases
Glass, Oak
19th Century Irish Neoclassical Revival Antique Display Case Display Cases
Glass, Satinwood
1870s English Antique Display Case Display Cases
Glass, Wood, Paint
1910s English Antique Display Case Display Cases
Brass
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Display Case Display Cases
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Antique Display Case Display Cases
Brass
Early 20th Century English Modern Antique Display Case Display Cases
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century English Georgian Antique Display Case Display Cases
Mahogany, Glass
1920s Argentine Antique Display Case Display Cases
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Antique Display Case Display Cases
Pine
19th Century Campaign Antique Display Case Display Cases
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Display Case Display Cases
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Display Case Display Cases
Brass
Early 20th Century Antique Display Case Display Cases
Hardwood
1880s French Renaissance Antique Display Case Display Cases
Walnut
1890s English Antique Display Case Display Cases
Pine
1890s English Antique Display Case Display Cases
Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Display Case Display Cases
Brass
1830s German Biedermeier Antique Display Case Display Cases
Cherry
1870s English Late Victorian Antique Display Case Display Cases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Display Case Display Cases
Mahogany
1830s French Louis XV Antique Display Case Display Cases
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Display Case Display Cases
Brass
Early 1900s British Antique Display Case Display Cases
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Country Antique Display Case Display Cases
Glass, Oak
Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Display Case Display Cases
Wood, Birch
1890s French Rustic Antique Display Case Display Cases
Glass, Sycamore, Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Display Case Display Cases
Glass, Wood
Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Display Case Display Cases
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Antique Display Case Display Cases
Walnut
Late 19th Century British Antique Display Case Display Cases
Wood
Early 20th Century English Modern Antique Display Case Display Cases
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Display Case Display Cases
Glass, Hardwood
Early 20th Century European Antique Display Case Display Cases
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Display Case Display Cases
Velvet, Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Antique Display Case Display Cases
Glass, Wood
19th Century French Antique Display Case Display Cases
Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Antique Display Case Display Cases
Glass, Wood
19th Century Antique Display Case Display Cases
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Display Case Display Cases
Ormolu
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Display Case Display Cases
Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Display Case Display Cases
Glass, Mahogany
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Display Case Display Cases
Walnut
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Display Case Display Cases
Brass
19th Century German Rococo Antique Display Case Display Cases
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Display Case Display Cases
Agate, Steel
1910s German Renaissance Antique Display Case Display Cases
Walnut
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Display Case Display Cases
Satinwood
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Display Case Display Cases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Display Case Display Cases
Beech
Early 20th Century American Antique Display Case Display Cases
Glass, Mirror, Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Display Case Display Cases
Breccia Marble, Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Antique Display Case Display Cases
Brass, Chrome
1880s French Antique Display Case Display Cases
Crystal, Bronze
1820s French Antique Display Case Display Cases
Mirror, Walnut
19th Century English Antique Display Case Display Cases
Mahogany
19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Display Case Display Cases
Wood, Paint
19th Century Italian Antique Display Case Display Cases
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Display Case Display Cases
Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century British Antique Display Case Display Cases
Walnut
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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.
- 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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