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Large Carved Velvet Lined Walnut Display Case, with Internal Glass Shelving
Large Carved Velvet Lined Walnut Display Case, with Internal Glass Shelving

Large Carved Velvet Lined Walnut Display Case, with Internal Glass Shelving

Located in London, GB

A large carved walnut display case, velvet lined, with three glass shelves, and two internal lights

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Velvet, Glass, Walnut

Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Bookcase Display Case
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Bookcase Display Case

Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Bookcase Display Case

By Charles Locke Eastlake

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Bookcase Display Case Gorgeous Eastlake Victorian walnut display

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Brass

19th Century Walnut Glass Display Marine Cabinet
19th Century Walnut Glass Display Marine Cabinet

19th Century Walnut Glass Display Marine Cabinet

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant antique display cabinet, crafted in walnut with glass panels on four sides, dates to

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19th Century French Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Brass

Restored Biedermeier Display Cabinet, Walnut, Glass, 1820s, Austria
Restored Biedermeier Display Cabinet, Walnut, Glass, 1820s, Austria

Restored Biedermeier Display Cabinet, Walnut, Glass, 1820s, Austria

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This stunning display cabinet, crafted in the Biedermeier style, dates back to the early 19th

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Small French Walnut Display Cabinet with Glass Door and Interior Shelves
Small French Walnut Display Cabinet with Glass Door and Interior Shelves

Small French Walnut Display Cabinet with Glass Door and Interior Shelves

Located in San Francisco, CA

A lovely walnut French provincial cabinet of small size, the arched moulded cornice with a charming

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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique Walnut 4 Door Display Cabinet with Wavy glass
Antique Walnut 4 Door Display Cabinet with Wavy glass

Antique Walnut 4 Door Display Cabinet with Wavy glass

Located in Pasadena, TX

display space. The glass is original to the piece. It bears a time stamp to when it was made. Wavy glass

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1910s American American Classical Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Display Display Bookcase, Czechia
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Display Display Bookcase, Czechia

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Display Display Bookcase, Czechia

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

19th century Biedermeier display bookcase Completely restored to shellac polish. Material: Walnut

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1830s Czech Biedermeier Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Wavy Glass Triple Bookcase Display Cabinet
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Wavy Glass Triple Bookcase Display Cabinet

Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Wavy Glass Triple Bookcase Display Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Wavy Glass Triple Bookcase Display Cabinet. Item features 16

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19th Century Victorian Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Glass, Walnut

19th Century Walnut Inlaid Glass Display Table with Red Velvet Interior
19th Century Walnut Inlaid Glass Display Table with Red Velvet Interior

19th Century Walnut Inlaid Glass Display Table with Red Velvet Interior

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

craftsmanship. Made of walnut with delicate inlays, it features a glass top and glazed side panels, allowing a

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19th Century French Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Velvet, Glass, Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Walnut & Beveled Glass 2 Door Display Cabinet Circa 1880
Antique French Louis XV Walnut & Beveled Glass 2 Door Display Cabinet Circa 1880

Antique French Louis XV Walnut & Beveled Glass 2 Door Display Cabinet Circa 1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Louis XV style carved walnut and beveled glass two door display cabinet, circa 1880

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Empire style display case, late 19th century, Southern Europe.
Empire style display case, late 19th century, Southern Europe.

Empire style display case, late 19th century, Southern Europe.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Empire style display cabinet from the late-19th century, from Southern Europe. Richly decorated

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Rustic Black Forest Walnut Display Box with Etched Glass and A Carved Fox
Rustic Black Forest Walnut Display Box with Etched Glass and A Carved Fox

Rustic Black Forest Walnut Display Box with Etched Glass and A Carved Fox

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Black Forest (4th Quarter 19th Century) walnut carved table top display cabinet box with

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19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Hexagonal walnut display table attributed to Holland and Sons
Hexagonal walnut display table attributed to Holland and Sons

Hexagonal walnut display table attributed to Holland and Sons

By Holland & Sons

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A rare hexagonal walnut display table attributed to Holland and Sons, of the finest quality with

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1860s English Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Glass, Walnut

French Louis XV 18th Century Walnut Vitrine Display Cabinet with Glass Door
French Louis XV 18th Century Walnut Vitrine Display Cabinet with Glass Door

French Louis XV 18th Century Walnut Vitrine Display Cabinet with Glass Door

Located in Atlanta, GA

A petite French Louis XV period walnut vitrine display cabinet from the 18th century, with single

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Glass, Walnut

American Colonial Walnut Salesman Sample Apothecary Cupboard Display Cabinet
American Colonial Walnut Salesman Sample Apothecary Cupboard Display Cabinet

American Colonial Walnut Salesman Sample Apothecary Cupboard Display Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Small Antique American Colonial Primitive Walnut Salesman Sample Apothecary Cupboard Display

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Mid-19th Century British Colonial Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Glass, Walnut

STUNNING ANTiQUE VICTORIAN SHERATON WALNUT DRAWERS WITH NAPOLEONIC BLUE DISPLAY
STUNNING ANTiQUE VICTORIAN SHERATON WALNUT DRAWERS WITH NAPOLEONIC BLUE DISPLAY

STUNNING ANTiQUE VICTORIAN SHERATON WALNUT DRAWERS WITH NAPOLEONIC BLUE DISPLAY

By Sheraton Revival

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Mahogany & Walnut Sheraton revival Bijouterie glass display cabinet table drawers with Baize lined

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1880s English Victorian Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Restored Biedermeier Display Cabinet, Maple, Walnut, Polish, Czech, 1850s
Restored Biedermeier Display Cabinet, Maple, Walnut, Polish, Czech, 1850s

Restored Biedermeier Display Cabinet, Maple, Walnut, Polish, Czech, 1850s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant Biedermeier display cabinet comes from Bohemia from the mid-19th century. It is made

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1850s Czech Biedermeier Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Maple

Restored Biedermeier Display Cabinet, Walnut, Solid Spruce, 1830s, Czechia
Restored Biedermeier Display Cabinet, Walnut, Solid Spruce, 1830s, Czechia

Restored Biedermeier Display Cabinet, Walnut, Solid Spruce, 1830s, Czechia

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

: Walnut, Solid Spruce, Glass Number of shelves: 4 (fixed) It was completely restored. Revived polish.  

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Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Spruce

Art Nouveau walnut bookcase / display cabinet, circa 1910
Art Nouveau walnut bookcase / display cabinet, circa 1910

Art Nouveau walnut bookcase / display cabinet, circa 1910

By Atelier Majorelle, Louis Majorelle

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Art Nouveau walnut bookcase / display case, circa 1910 Attributed to Louis Majorelle In carved

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Czech Display Cabinet, Shellac Polish, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Czech Display Cabinet, Shellac Polish, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Czech Display Cabinet, Shellac Polish, Walnut

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Shipping to any US port only for $290 USD 19th century Biedermeier display cabinet from Austria

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Glass, Walnut

19th Century Late Biedermeier Walnut Display Cabinet / Vitrine
19th Century Late Biedermeier Walnut Display Cabinet / Vitrine

19th Century Late Biedermeier Walnut Display Cabinet / Vitrine

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

A lovely and light walnut cabinet/vitrine, with one original large glass door, glass side panels

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Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Walnut

19th Century French Walnut Henri II Bookcase ~ Display Armoire
19th Century French Walnut Henri II Bookcase ~ Display Armoire

19th Century French Walnut Henri II Bookcase ~ Display Armoire

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Walnut Henri II Bookcase ~ Display Armoire is a splendid example of one of the

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1870s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Brass

19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Corner Display Cabinet c. 1880
19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Corner Display Cabinet c. 1880

19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Corner Display Cabinet c. 1880

Located in Lucenec, SK

A striking late Biedermeier corner display cabinet crafted in beautifully grained walnut with a

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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Glass, Walnut

19th Century Display Cabinet Made in Bohemia, Fully Restored Walnut and Glass
19th Century Display Cabinet Made in Bohemia, Fully Restored Walnut and Glass

19th Century Display Cabinet Made in Bohemia, Fully Restored Walnut and Glass

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Completely restored Czech Biedermeier glassed in display cabinet. Source: Czechia Period: 1840

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19th Century Czech Biedermeier Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Bookcase ~ Display Armoire
Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Bookcase ~ Display Armoire

Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Bookcase ~ Display Armoire

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Bookcase ~ Display Armoire is a majestic example of the

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Display Cabinet Made in 1830s Germany, Fully Restored Walnut
Biedermeier Display Cabinet Made in 1830s Germany, Fully Restored Walnut

Biedermeier Display Cabinet Made in 1830s Germany, Fully Restored Walnut

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Style:19th century Biedermeier Period:1830-1839 Origin:Germany Measures: Height:214 cm / 84.25" Width:178 cm / 70.08" Depth:53 cm / 20.87".

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Late 18th Century Dutch walnut marquetry shaped display cabinet
Late 18th Century Dutch walnut marquetry shaped display cabinet

Late 18th Century Dutch walnut marquetry shaped display cabinet

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Late 18th Century Dutch walnut marquetry shaped display cabinet, Of typical Dutch bombe form, this

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19th Century Dutch Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Display Armoire ~ Bookcase
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Display Armoire ~ Bookcase

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Display Armoire ~ Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Louis XV walnut display Armoire ~ Bookcase is a majestic example of fine

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1890s French Louis XV Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Brass

French Renaissance Louis XV Style Figural Carved Walnut Curio Display Buffet
French Renaissance Louis XV Style Figural Carved Walnut Curio Display Buffet

French Renaissance Louis XV Style Figural Carved Walnut Curio Display Buffet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Renaissance Louis XV Style Figural Carved Walnut Curio Display Buffet. Item features

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1920s Renaissance Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Art Deco display cabinet / showcase / bookcase in walnut, France, Circa 1920
Art Deco display cabinet / showcase / bookcase in walnut, France, Circa 1920

Art Deco display cabinet / showcase / bookcase in walnut, France, Circa 1920

By Paul Follot, Maurice Dufrêne

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 Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut

Antique Italian Display Cabinet Bookcase, Louis Philippe , walnut Wax-Polished
Antique Italian Display Cabinet Bookcase, Louis Philippe , walnut Wax-Polished

Antique Italian Display Cabinet Bookcase, Louis Philippe , walnut Wax-Polished

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Beautiful bookcase, vitrine, display cabinet , Louis Philippe of the early 19th century in solid

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Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Art Deco display cabinet / showcase / bookcase in walnut, France, Circa 1920
Art Deco display cabinet / showcase / bookcase in walnut, France, Circa 1920

Art Deco display cabinet / showcase / bookcase in walnut, France, Circa 1920

By Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot

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 Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut

Glass Display Buffet with Marble Top, France, 1880s
Glass Display Buffet with Marble Top, France, 1880s

Glass Display Buffet with Marble Top, France, 1880s

Located in Chorzów, PL

Walnut dining room buffet with marble top. We have 2 identical buffets if you wish to buy a set

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1880s French Louis Philippe Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Walnut Display Buffet
19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Walnut Display Buffet

19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Walnut Display Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Louis XIV marble top walnut display buffet for those who wish to possess an

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1890s French Louis XIV Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Marble

French Louis XV Style Walnut Display Cabinet with Carved Musical Instruments
French Louis XV Style Walnut Display Cabinet with Carved Musical Instruments

French Louis XV Style Walnut Display Cabinet with Carved Musical Instruments

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XV style walnut display cabinet from the 19th century, with glass door, carved

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Walnut Display Cabinet Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves, Sweden circa 1850-70
Walnut Display Cabinet Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves, Sweden circa 1850-70

Walnut Display Cabinet Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves, Sweden circa 1850-70

Located in Round Top, TX

This stunning walnut display cabinet standing at 7' tall/ and 8' wide will make a grand and elegant

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Early 20th Century Austrian Dry Bar Art Nouveau Wall Display Cabinet in walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Dry Bar Art Nouveau Wall Display Cabinet in walnut

Early 20th Century Austrian Dry Bar Art Nouveau Wall Display Cabinet in walnut

Located in Vigonza, Padua

1910s Austrian Art Nouveau dry bar wall display cabinet in walnut with two compartments with glass

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Walnut

Secessionist Style Walnut Corner Display Cabinet with Stylized brass Handles
Secessionist Style Walnut Corner Display Cabinet with Stylized brass Handles

Secessionist Style Walnut Corner Display Cabinet with Stylized brass Handles

Located in London, GB

A good quality secessionist style walnut corner display cabinet, with upper and lower open display

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Early 1900s European Vienna Secession Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Figural Vitrine or Display Cabinet
19th Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Figural Vitrine or Display Cabinet

19th Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Figural Vitrine or Display Cabinet

Located in Barntrup, DE

A finely carved Rococo style display cabinet or vitrine in walnut, France, late 19th century

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1890s French Louis XV Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Velvet, Glass, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Marble Top Display Buffet ~ Linen Press
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Marble Top Display Buffet ~ Linen Press

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Marble Top Display Buffet ~ Linen Press

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Marble Top Display Buffet ~ Linen Press combines many features

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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Marble, Bronze

SUITE OF FiVE SHERATON REVIVIAL LED LIGHT DISPLAY CABINETS WITH GLASS SHELVES
SUITE OF FiVE SHERATON REVIVIAL LED LIGHT DISPLAY CABINETS WITH GLASS SHELVES

SUITE OF FiVE SHERATON REVIVIAL LED LIGHT DISPLAY CABINETS WITH GLASS SHELVES

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

well made and decorative suite of display cases, they have been fully restored to have all the lights

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Early 20th Century English Sheraton Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Hardwood, Satinwood, Walnut

19th Century Louis XVI Marble Top Walnut Display Buffet by Kint of Gand
19th Century Louis XVI Marble Top Walnut Display Buffet by Kint of Gand

19th Century Louis XVI Marble Top Walnut Display Buffet by Kint of Gand

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Louis XVI marble top walnut display buffet by Kint of Gand is a stunning piece that

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1890s Belgian Louis XVI Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI Marble Top Walnut Display Buffet by Kint of Gand
19th Century Louis XVI Marble Top Walnut Display Buffet by Kint of Gand

19th Century Louis XVI Marble Top Walnut Display Buffet by Kint of Gand

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century Louis XVI marble top walnut display buffet by Kint of Gand is a stunning piece that

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1890s Belgian Louis XVI Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Bespoke Burl Wooden Art Nouveau Display Glass Cabinet H. Pössenbacher Est. 1784
Bespoke Burl Wooden Art Nouveau Display Glass Cabinet H. Pössenbacher Est. 1784

Bespoke Burl Wooden Art Nouveau Display Glass Cabinet H. Pössenbacher Est. 1784

By Moritz Ballin

Located in Landshut, BY

A bespoke display cabinet, crafted by one of Munich's most distinguished cabinet makers, Heinrich

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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut, Burl

Antique Ormolu Mounted Vitrine Display Cabinet 19th Century
Antique Ormolu Mounted Vitrine Display Cabinet 19th Century

Antique Ormolu Mounted Vitrine Display Cabinet 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is an understated elegant antique Victorian burr walnut vitrine of square shaped form with

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Exceptional French  Cabinet 19th C, Marquetry Inlay 3-Door display glass shelves
Exceptional French  Cabinet 19th C, Marquetry Inlay 3-Door display glass shelves

Exceptional French Cabinet 19th C, Marquetry Inlay 3-Door display glass shelves

Located in Houston, TX

Exceptional display cabinet with center opening door to fitted interior with three glass shelves

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Kingwood, Walnut

Antique display cabinet from around 1880, France.
Antique display cabinet from around 1880, France.

Antique display cabinet from around 1880, France.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique display cabinet from the end of the 19th century, France. Dimensions: height 170 cm

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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Glass, Walnut

A 19th-Century Italian Renaissance Revival Display Cabinet
A 19th-Century Italian Renaissance Revival Display Cabinet

A 19th-Century Italian Renaissance Revival Display Cabinet

Located in San Francisco, CA

This exuberantly carved display case is a magnificent example of a 19th-century French or Italian

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19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Large Antique Glazed Display Cabinet, English, Drawing Room, Bookcase, Edwardian
Large Antique Glazed Display Cabinet, English, Drawing Room, Bookcase, Edwardian

Large Antique Glazed Display Cabinet, English, Drawing Room, Bookcase, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique glazed display cabinet. An English, walnut and boxwood drawing room

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Walnut Glass Display Case

Materials

Glass, Walnut

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Antique Walnut Glass Display Case For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique walnut glass display case available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and glass, every antique walnut glass display case was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique walnut glass display case — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique walnut glass display case, those designed in Victorian, Louis XV and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one antique walnut glass display case that is appealing in its simplicity, but Holland & Sons produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Walnut Glass Display Case?

Prices for an antique walnut glass display case start at $420 and top out at $17,500 with the average selling for $2,556.

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.

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