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What is the purpose of a display cabinet?
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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
$4,413
Rowntree’s Sweet Shop Display Cabinet Advertising Shop Display Cabinet
Located in Godshill, 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
$24,000
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
$9,800 Sale Price / set
56% Off
Edwardian Mahogany Display Cabinet
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is an Edwardian Mahogany Display Cabinet has three glazed doors enclosed shelves, above
Category
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany