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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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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
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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

Dutch Display Cabinet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century Dutch display cabinet. This wonderful cabinet has a single paneled door flanked by
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Glazed Display Cabinet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century French glazed walnut display cabinet. 1880. Dimensions 50.5 inches (128 cms
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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

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
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

English Oak Display Cabinet
Located in Wilson, NC
English oak display cabinet with block front ends above reeded pilasters, opening the glass doors
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Antique 1880s English Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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