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19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Showcase Cabinet / Vitrine
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful one-door showcase cabinet, the body is made of pine wood with covered cherrywood veneer
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Showcase Cabinet

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Pine, Cherry

Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Showcase Cabinet / Vitrine
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Showcase Cabinet / Vitrine
$5,862 Sale Price
27% Off
H 65.56 in W 40.95 in D 19.49 in
Portuguese Double-Door Showcase Cabinet
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Double-door showcase. With a slightly curved structure in the centre, an elegant design and
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Late Victorian Antique Showcase Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Portuguese Double-Door Showcase Cabinet
Portuguese Double-Door Showcase Cabinet
$1,421
H 48.04 in W 39.38 in D 14.57 in
English Mahogany Showcase Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
English showcase. Mahogany wood, XIX century. Showcase with shelves and two doors with glass and
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Showcase Cabinet

Materials

Metal

Antique English Mahogany Showcase Cabinet, 19th Century
English Mahogany Showcase Cabinet, 19th Century
$3,434
H 76.78 in W 30.32 in D 16.93 in
Antique 19th Century Louis Philippe Vitrine Display Curio Showcase Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mahogany, this cabinet showcases items behind the pair of glass doors which is outfitted with a key to
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19th Century Unknown Louis Philippe Antique Showcase Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Demilune Chest of Drawers, Vitrine / Showcase Cabinet
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Louis XVI Style Demilune Mahogany Vitrine / Showcase Cabinet Maison Jansen/ Louis XVI style
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Showcase Cabinet

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Portuguese Showcase Cabinet with Gold-Plated Glass
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Shop window with gold-painted glass. Art Deco inspired, with a wooden structure and curved front, it has two glazed doors in the centre, flanked by curved side windows, which give th...
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Late Victorian Antique Showcase Cabinet

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Glass, Wood

Antique Portuguese Showcase Cabinet with Gold-Plated Glass
Portuguese Showcase Cabinet with Gold-Plated Glass
$1,160
H 48.04 in W 39.38 in D 14.57 in
Mahogany Showcase Cabinet Or Library From The 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb and rare mahogany bookcase or display cabinet from the 18th century from England very good
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Showcase Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Showcase Cabinet Or Library From The 18th Century
Mahogany Showcase Cabinet Or Library From The 18th Century
$10,067
H 95.28 in W 54.73 in D 20.48 in
Store Showcase Cabinet Or Bookcase In Mahogany Early 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely little mahogany display cabinet or bookcase from the early 19th century circa 1820. Small
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Early 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Showcase Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Display Cabinet / Lectern / Showcase Cabinet Made of Oak with Glass Door
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This stunning piece is a unique opportunity for enthusiasts! Made of oak, this antique cabinet
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Mid-19th Century Antique Showcase Cabinet

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Wood, Oak

19th Century Painted Cast Iron & Steel with Beveled Glass Medical Cabinet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful late 19th century steel showcase cabinet with beveled glass on three sides. Five glass
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19th Century American Industrial Antique Showcase Cabinet

Materials

Steel, Iron

French Art Deco Marquetry Vitrine / Cabinet, Buffet, Jewelers Cabinet
Located in Manhasset, NY
refinished ebony and rosewood walnut inlaid vitrine, bookcase or showcase cabinet. The parquetry and bonze
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Showcase Cabinet

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century, Wood and Gilt Bronze French Showcase Vitrine
Located in IT
bronze, perforated with geometric oval motifs. Great attention to detail. The showcase cabinet consists
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Showcase Cabinet

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century, Wood and Gilt Bronze French Showcase Vitrine
Late 19th Century, Wood and Gilt Bronze French Showcase Vitrine
$42,193 Sale Price
25% Off
H 70.08 in W 48.04 in D 16.54 in
19th Century English Bookcase in Mahogany
Located in Brussels, Brussels
bookcase which has its original windows Beautiful proportions It can also be used as a showcase cabinet
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Showcase Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Bookcase in Mahogany
19th Century English Bookcase in Mahogany
$4,441
H 92.92 in W 46.07 in D 18.51 in
Art Deco Vitrine Display Cabinet a Cabinet of Curiosities, Wardrobe or Showcase
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful Art Deco display cabinet from a former Haute Couture Dress store, suitable for hanging
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Showcase Cabinet

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Vitrine Display Cabinet a Cabinet of Curiosities, Wardrobe or Showcase
Art Deco Vitrine Display Cabinet a Cabinet of Curiosities, Wardrobe or Showcase
$8,527 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 77.96 in W 78.75 in D 28.35 in
Early 20th Century American display cabinet by quincy showcase works illinois
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century American display cabinet by quincy showcase works illinois circa 1900. Fine
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Showcase Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Wood

Secession showcase
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession showcase in very nice original condition.
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1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Showcase Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

Secession showcase
Secession showcase
$2,960
H 66.93 in W 24.81 in D 20.87 in
8' 8'' Long Antique Display Cabinet, English, Shop Retail Showcase, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a long antique display cabinet. An English, walnut and glass shop retail showcase, dating
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Showcase Cabinet

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Glass, Walnut

18th Century Double Dome Secretaire
Located in Brussels, Brussels
library or a showcase cabinet. The upper part is composed of two glass doors. Very beautiful decoration
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Showcase Cabinet

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Oak

18th Century Double Dome Secretaire
18th Century Double Dome Secretaire
$8,290
H 84.26 in W 31.89 in D 19.3 in
Louis XV Style, Bombe Vitrines, Ormolu Bronze, Inlaid Marquetry, France, 19th
Located in Manhasset, NY
magnificent pair of fully refinished Vitrines or Showcase Cabinets. Each features a bombe-style low chest or
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Showcase Cabinet

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Bronze

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Display Glass Cabinet Showcase S40 by Tecta, Germany
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Munster, NRW
Marcel Breuer S40 Cabinet Showcase for Tecta, Germany Rare display cabinet model S40, originally
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1920s German Bauhaus Antique Showcase Cabinet

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Glass, Wood

Display Cabinet-Glass, Brass & Mahogany by The Joslin Showcase Company of Boston
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large mahogany display cabinet made by the Joslin Showcase Company of Boston, Massachusetts. The
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Showcase Cabinet

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Brass, Nickel

Italian Futurist Cabitet in Red Wood and Applications
Located in Milano, IT
Eccentric Italian futurist showcase cabinet from the 20's. The cabinet has applications inserted
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1920s Italian Futurist Antique Showcase Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Italian Futurist Cabitet in Red Wood and Applications
Italian Futurist Cabitet in Red Wood and Applications
$4,263 Sale Price
20% Off
H 43.31 in W 36.62 in D 11.82 in
Art Deco display cabinet / showcase / bookcase in walnut, France, Circa 1920
By Paul Follot, Maurice Dufrêne
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Cabinet / display case / bookcase with glass door, in walnut. In the style of the productions of
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Showcase Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut

Art Deco display cabinet / showcase / bookcase in walnut, France, Circa 1920
Art Deco display cabinet / showcase / bookcase in walnut, France, Circa 1920
$3,126 Sale Price
20% Off
H 59.06 in W 27.17 in D 15.36 in
Art Deco display cabinet / showcase / bookcase in walnut, France, Circa 1920
By Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Cabinet / display case / show case / bookcase with glass door, in walnut. In the style of the
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Showcase Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut

Art Deco display cabinet / showcase / bookcase in walnut, France, Circa 1920
Art Deco display cabinet / showcase / bookcase in walnut, France, Circa 1920
$2,842 Sale Price
20% Off
H 49.22 in W 23.63 in D 14.57 in
Antique Showcase Corner Cabinet, Dutch, Satinwood, Display Case, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique showcase corner cabinet. A Dutch, satinwood bow-front display case, dating to
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Showcase Cabinet

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Satinwood

Art Déco Showcase, 1920s
Located in Neuss, NW
Unique Art Deco Showcase from the 1920s. High-quality corpus in walnut veneer with two glass doors
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Showcase Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut

Art Déco Showcase, 1920s
Art Déco Showcase, 1920s
$4,761
H 72.05 in W 78.75 in D 18.12 in
French 19th Century Vitrine Display Cabinet Showcase by Conquet
By H. Conquet
Located in New York, NY
A French 19th Century Vitrine display cabinet showcase by Conquet Marquetry inlaid bronze mounted
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Showcase Cabinet

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Cabinets Italian Showcase in National Walnut in Natural Color Art Deco Style
Located in Buggiano, IT
Cabinets Italian showcase in national walnut in natural color art deco style. The piece of
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Showcase Cabinet

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Walnut, Fir

Cabinets Italian Showcase in National Walnut in Natural Color Art Deco Style
Cabinets Italian Showcase in National Walnut in Natural Color Art Deco Style
$1,373 Sale Price
20% Off
H 88.98 in W 52.37 in D 18.9 in
20th Century Exhibition Showcase, Vitrine Museum Showcase Iron, Italy, 1920-1930
Located in Epfach, DE
Pair of Exhibition Showcases, 1930s, Brescia, Northern Italy This elegant display case, one of a
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Showcase Cabinet

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Iron

Showcase, Western Europe, circa 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Showcase, Western Europe, circa 1900. Very good condition. Wood: mahogany Dimensions: height 194
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Showcase Cabinet

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Walnut

Showcase, Western Europe, circa 1900.
Showcase, Western Europe, circa 1900.
$2,901
H 76.38 in W 46.46 in D 20.08 in
Large Louis XVI Style Showcase
By François Linke
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent Louis XVI style showcase in mahogany veneer with rich, very finely chiseled gilded
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Showcase Cabinet

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Bronze

Large Louis XVI Style Showcase
Large Louis XVI Style Showcase
$16,581
H 67.33 in W 60.24 in D 16.15 in
Oak Showcase in 1900 Gdańsk
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present made to special order, rare and unique showcase from Gdansk. This type of furniture was
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1890s Polish Adam Style Antique Showcase Cabinet

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Oak

Oak Showcase  in 1900 Gdańsk
Oak Showcase  in 1900 Gdańsk
$28,424
H 98.43 in W 92.92 in D 28.35 in
Small Chrome Collector's Showcase, 1930
Located in Marseille, FR
Small chrome showcase for collector 1930 in height 60 cm by 40 cm and 18 cm deep. Red velvet on the
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19th Century Antique Showcase Cabinet

Materials

Wrought Iron

Small Chrome Collector's Showcase, 1930
Small Chrome Collector's Showcase, 1930
$473
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 7.09 in
Louis XVI Double Body Showcase
Located in Brussels, BE
Louis XVI double body showcase.
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Mid-18th Century Belgian Antique Showcase Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Double Body Showcase
Louis XVI Double Body Showcase
$7,698
H 76.38 in W 44.1 in D 22.05 in
French 19th Century Display Showcase
Located in palm beach, FL
Hexagonal corner cabinet from a Parisian art gallery, this elegant vitrine is glazed on six sides
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1880s French Antique Showcase Cabinet

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Display Showcase
French 19th Century Display Showcase
$4,720 Sale Price
60% Off
H 55 in W 55 in D 29.5 in
Two Indochinese Showcases, circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
re-ornamented. The design of the central panels of each showcase are different from the other
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1920s Chinese Antique Showcase Cabinet

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Two Indochinese Showcases, circa 1930
Two Indochinese Showcases, circa 1930
$5,329 / item
H 73.23 in W 42.92 in D 14.97 in
Oak Showcase in 1900 Gdańsk
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present made to special order, rare and unique showcase from Gdansk. This type of furniture was
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1890s Polish Adam Style Antique Showcase Cabinet

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Oak

Oak Showcase  in 1900 Gdańsk
Oak Showcase  in 1900 Gdańsk
$28,424
H 80.71 in W 52.76 in D 24.81 in
A unique showcase, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A unique showcase, France, circa 1880. Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Showcase Cabinet

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Oak

A unique showcase, France, circa 1880.
A unique showcase, France, circa 1880.
$4,441
H 83.86 in W 35.44 in D 13.39 in
Old Cast-Iron Showcase, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of cast iron, glass - With lighting and locking - Originally located at the entrance to the hotel or restaurant - Good, original condition.
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1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Showcase Cabinet

Materials

Iron

Old Cast-Iron Showcase, 1920s
Old Cast-Iron Showcase, 1920s
$1,172
H 21.66 in W 23.63 in D 3.15 in
An unusual showcase, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An unusual showcase, France, circa 1880. Very good condition. wood: walnut dimensions: height
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Showcase Cabinet

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Walnut, Glass

An unusual showcase, France, circa 1880.
An unusual showcase, France, circa 1880.
$5,424
H 74.81 in W 45.28 in D 19.3 in
Early 20th Century Oak Showcase by Quincy
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1900s; Quincy Show Case Works - Quincy, IL Antique wooden display case. This piece comes from the Quincy, Illinois-based manufacturer of the same name. It features an all-oak fr...
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Early 20th Century American Antique Showcase Cabinet

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Glass, Oak

Early 20th Century Oak Showcase by Quincy
Early 20th Century Oak Showcase by Quincy
$4,675
H 31 in W 71 in D 25.5 in
Chinese Antique Colonial Showcase in Fine Wood
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous antique showcase of fine French manufacture, created for English colonists, belonging to
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Early 19th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Antique Showcase Cabinet

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Glass, Wood

Chinese Antique Colonial Showcase in Fine Wood
Chinese Antique Colonial Showcase in Fine Wood
$8,053 Sale Price
20% Off
H 76.78 in W 31.5 in D 13 in
Louis XVI Showcase in Carved Rosewood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Rare Louis XVI showcase made of very finely carved solid rosewood. Opening a front door decorated
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Showcase Cabinet

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Rosewood

Louis XVI Showcase in Carved Rosewood
Louis XVI Showcase in Carved Rosewood
$5,448
H 59.06 in W 39.38 in D 16.15 in
Antique Biedermeier Showcase / Bookcase, circa 1825
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Biedermeier showcase / bookcase, circa 1825. Mahogany veneer on a solid oak body
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Showcase Cabinet

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Mahogany

Antique Biedermeier Showcase / Bookcase, circa 1825
Antique Biedermeier Showcase / Bookcase, circa 1825
$7,816
H 72.84 in W 50.4 in D 19.3 in
Pair of Indochinese Showcases, circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
and re-ornamented. The design of the central panels of each showcase are different from the other
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1920s Vietnamese Antique Showcase Cabinet

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of Indochinese Showcases, circa 1930
Pair of Indochinese Showcases, circa 1930
$14,804 / set
H 73.23 in W 42.92 in D 14.97 in
Glass Showcase, Storage shelves, Japanese Antiques, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
We have completed a special showcase that represents the best of ICCA's craftsmanship. The main
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Showcase Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Marquetry Inlaid Showcase, circa 1900
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Marseille, FR
Very beautiful showcase in mahogany, Art Nouveau period early 1900 with foliage decor. Very good
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Showcase Cabinet

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Fruitwood, Mahogany

Art Nouveau Marquetry Inlaid Showcase, circa 1900
Art Nouveau Marquetry Inlaid Showcase, circa 1900
$34,346
H 94.49 in W 44.89 in D 18.12 in
Small bulletin board, showcase, wall niche, hand painted, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Small and ancient showcase, wall cabinet, wall niche, elegant and refined, hand painted with floral
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19th Century Italian Antique Showcase Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Antique French Showcase Bookcase Louise Philippe, 1850s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A beautiful French showcase from the Louis Philippe period of the 1850s. This piece displays an
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1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Showcase Cabinet

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Crystal

Antique French Showcase Bookcase Louise Philippe, 1850s
Antique French Showcase Bookcase Louise Philippe, 1850s
$1,847 Sale Price
8% Off
H 89.38 in W 37.41 in D 18.9 in
A unique showcase from France, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A unique showcase from France, late 19th century. Very good condition. Wood: walnut dimensions
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Showcase Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Walnut

A unique showcase from France, late 19th century.
A unique showcase from France, late 19th century.
$3,316
H 66.54 in W 37.8 in D 17.33 in
Art Deco Period Aluminum Sideboard Forming Showcase
Located in Paris, FR
Aluminum sideboard opening with a door on the right and two drawers surmounted by a showcase with
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Showcase Cabinet

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Aluminum

Art Deco Period Aluminum Sideboard Forming Showcase
Art Deco Period Aluminum Sideboard Forming Showcase
$5,329
H 44.88 in W 47.24 in D 19.68 in
Typical Tuscan Showcase Rustic Italian Honey Color
Located in Buggiano, IT
Typical Tuscan showcase, rustic Italian, in fir, consisting of base and riser. Honey color. In
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Early 1900s Italian Rustic Antique Showcase Cabinet

Materials

Fir

Typical Tuscan Showcase Rustic Italian Honey Color
Typical Tuscan Showcase Rustic Italian Honey Color
$1,385
H 76.78 in W 38.59 in D 20.87 in
Louis XVI Showcase Napoleon III, Paris, Around 1870
Located in Berlin, DE
Louis XVI showcase Napoleon III, Paris around 1870. Fine veneer on solid oak, veneered and
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Showcase Cabinet

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Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Showcase Napoleon III, Paris, Around 1870
Louis XVI Showcase Napoleon III, Paris, Around 1870
$16,521
H 66.15 in W 32.29 in D 15.36 in
19th Century Beautiful Early Biedermeier Showcase, circa 1830
Located in Berlin, DE
Impressive early Biedermeier showcase Germany, Kassel, circa 1825-1835. Rectangular body flanked
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Showcase Cabinet

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Mahogany

1890 Oak Glass Door Standing Showcase Display Case
Located in Surrey, BC
This is a very nice well built display / showcase with etching in glass, oak doors, molding details
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Early 20th Century American Country Antique Showcase Cabinet

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Glass, Oak

20th Century Exhibition Showcase Iron Vitrine, Italy, 1920-1930
Located in Epfach, DE
Pair of Exhibition Showcases, 1930s, Brescia, Northern Italy This elegant display case, one of a
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Showcase Cabinet

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Iron

Silver Vienna Liqueur Set Decanters Glasses Sixteen Pieces Showcase Made 1905
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
original glass case! Elegant showcase / cabinet with black stained wooden frame. Glassed at five sides
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Showcase Cabinet

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Silver

Louis XVI Style Showcase In Marquetry And Gilt Bronze
Located in BARSAC, FR
Beautiful and elegant Louis XVI style showcase in amaranth wood and light wood veneer delimited by
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Showcase Cabinet

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style Showcase In Marquetry And Gilt Bronze
Louis XVI Style Showcase In Marquetry And Gilt Bronze
$6,869
H 59.06 in W 43.31 in D 16.54 in
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Antique Showcase Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique showcase cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique showcase cabinet — often made from wood, glass and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique showcase cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique showcase cabinet made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique showcase cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jacob and Josef Kohn, Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique and Buccellati produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Showcase Cabinet?

An antique showcase cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,225, while the lowest priced sells for $266 and the highest can go for as much as $600,000.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.

Questions About Antique Showcase Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How much an antique record player cabinet is worth depends on a variety of factors. The age, materials, maker and condition all impact value. If the record player remains inside the cabinet, and whether or not it is operational will also affect the price you can expect to receive for it. Having the cabinet evaluated by a certified appraiser is a simple way to find out how much your piece is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of record players.

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