18th Display Case
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Vitrines
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Vitrines
Gold
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Bookcases
Wood
Antique 18th Century Dutch Vitrines
Oak
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets
Wood
Antique 18th Century Renaissance Cabinets
Oak
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Cabinets
Glass, Oak
20th Century English Georgian Vitrines
Hardwood
Antique 18th Century Credenzas
Fruitwood
Antique 18th Century English George III Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Italian Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rustic Bookcases
Steel
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Dutch Vitrines
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Antique 18th Century English George I Vitrines
Oak, Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Walnut, Glass
Antique 18th Century English Vitrines
Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Cupboards
Iron
Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Cabinets
Steel
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Vitrines
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Antique Early 1800s English Rococo Vitrines
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Russian Neoclassical Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1780s Dutch Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Cupboards
Oak
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Iron
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Country Corner Cupboards
Pine
Antique 1710s English Queen Anne Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Cabinets
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Cupboards
Brass
Antique 18th Century Belgian Baroque Buffets
Glass, Oak
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Buffets
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Vitrines
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Rococo Cabinets
Brass
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Marble
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Marble
Antique 18th Century Swedish Corner Cupboards
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century British Cabinets
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets
Brass
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Cupboards
Wood
Antique 18th Century Spanish Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique 18th Century Unknown Other Vitrines
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Buffets
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Credenzas
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Country Cabinets
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rustic Buffets
Steel
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIII Cabinets
Oak
Antique 18th Century Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century French Rococo Buffets
Wood
Antique 18th Century European Cabinets
Oak
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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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