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What is the purpose of a display cabinet?

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What is the purpose of a display cabinet?
The purpose of a display cabinet is to protect items while keeping them visible. Glass panels allow you to see what's inside, but the enclosed design keeps out dust and debris. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of display cabinets.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
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Glazed Display Cabinet
By Sidney Siegal
Located in London, England
Large glazed display cabinet in chrome by Siegel. France Circa 1900. H 171cm x W 70cm x D 31cm
Category

Antique Early 1900s Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Rowntree’s Sweet Shop Display Cabinet Advertising Shop Display Cabinet
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Rowntree’s Sweet shop display cabinet Advertising Shop Display Cabinet the cabinet has a rather
Category

Antique Early 1900s Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Glass

Venetian Display Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Venetian gesso polychrome and parcel-gilt display cabinet or bookcase decorated in red-orange
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Gesso

Edwardian Mahogany Display Cabinet
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
SN2132 Truly excellent, Edwardian, mahogany display cabinet, having arched pediment inlaid with
Category

Early 20th Century English Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

Baroque Corner Display Cabinets
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Two Baroque Corner Display Cabinets in walnut and birdseye maple with a mirrored interior and four
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Baroque Corner Display Cabinets
$9,800 Sale Price / set
56% Off
Art Nouveau Mahogany Display Cabinet
Located in Brussels, BE
Art Nouveau mahogany display cabinet.
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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