Antique And Vintage Vitrines
20th Century French Other Vitrines
Walnut
Antique 1880s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Oak
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vitrines
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Brass
20th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Vitrines
Glass, Oak
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Vitrines
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vitrines
Bronze
Antique 1890s English Edwardian Vitrines
Blown Glass, Walnut
20th Century French Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vitrines
Mirror, Wood, Glass
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Vitrines
Bronze
Antique 1880s European Louis XVI Vitrines
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Vitrines
Carrara Marble, Brass
Vintage 1960s Polish Industrial Vitrines
Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Vitrines
Metal
Vintage 1930s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines
Iron
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vitrines
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vitrines
Iron
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Vitrines
Glass, Oak
1990s American Empire Vitrines
Birch, Cherry
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vitrines
Mahogany
Antique 1880s Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique 17th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood, Glass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dry Bars
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1970s American Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Teak
Antique 1890s English Adam Style Secretaires
Satinwood
20th Century French Art Deco Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Bookcases
Glass, Oak
20th Century French Louis XV Inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Animal Sculptures
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Night Stands
Wood, Beech, Elm
Antique 1890s French Regency Revival Buffets
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
2010s American Modern Natural Specimens
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Vitrines
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Credenzas
Walnut, Burl
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vitrines
Iron
Mid-20th Century European Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century European Country Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Vitrines
Iron
Antique Early 1900s African Beaux Arts Vitrines
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Vitrines
Wood, Glass
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vitrines
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vitrines
Oak
Early 20th Century French Vitrines
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Antique 1870s Italian Louis XV Vitrines
Gesso, Walnut
1990s American Chippendale Vitrines
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Vitrines
Rosewood
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Antique And Vintage Vitrines For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right Vitrines for You
Why not give your precious collectibles the case pieces they deserve? Antique and vintage vitrines can be used to safely store and display your most treasured objects.
While they were initially used to display relics in churches or to preserve specimens for scientific observation, vitrines are best known for their place in retail spaces and museums. The name for these glass display cases comes from the Latin word “vitrum,” meaning glass, as well as the Old French word “vitre,” which also refers to glass. Instead of simply showcasing collector’s items on shelves, you can bestow extra importance on them by displaying them in a vitrine for passers-by to observe and admire.
Not all vitrines are created equal. Over time, furniture makers have explored different shapes and sizes for vitrines. A display case you’ll find in a retail store will likely look drastically different from what you’ll see in a museum or art gallery. A vitrine in a shop is likely there to best market specific wares to the general public, while in museums there is usually a range of different vitrines intended to house and protect single objects or to display a grouping of artifacts.
Most of us have an antique, new or vintage case piece in our home. Though the terms “case pieces” and “case goods” may cause even the most decor-obsessed to stumble, these furnishings have been a vital part of the home for centuries. Any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — cabinets, dressers, buffets — may be properly termed a case piece.
Mirror-backed vitrines, which refer to cases that usually feature shelved and mirrored interiors, are a most appropriate home for your jewelry or decorative objects. Adding such items to a vitrine already suggests that there is an irreplaceable preciousness to the case’s contents, and the mirrors will emphasize as much as well as refract more light to render the display eye-catching.
On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage vitrines to protect and preserve your most prized items. The collection of mid-century modern vitrines and Art Deco vitrines is mostly inclusive of those built with a wooden frame, but there are many other types to choose from as well. It’s time to give your collectibles a good home!
- Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Antique is usually defined as being over 100 years old. Vintage is a bit more subjective, with some saying anything over 20 years old is vintage, while others state something must be over 50 years old to be considered vintage.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019
The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between vintage and antique engagement rings is age. For an engagement ring to be considered an antique, it must be at least 100 years old. Vintage engagement rings are pieces made at least 20 years ago. Shop a collection of vintage and antique engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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