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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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Shop for Antique Display Cabinet on 1stDibs
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
$4,461
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
$1,958 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Rare Dental Display Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This tall standing display cabinet features a unique top glass which allow the light to come in
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal