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Bamboo Vitrine

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Vitrine or Wall Cabinet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French faux bamboo vitrine or wall cabinet made of pitch pine with turned cherry
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Cherry, Pine

Boho Style Design Bamboo Shelving Vitrine Unit Set, Italy 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Boho Style Design Bamboo Shelving Unit Set of 2. Made in Italy, 1960's / 70's period. All
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Vintage 1960s Italian Bohemian Vitrines

Materials

Bamboo, Smoked Glass

Boho Style Design Bamboo Shelving Vitrine Unit Set, Italy 1960's
Boho Style Design Bamboo Shelving Vitrine Unit Set, Italy 1960's
$2,694 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 72.84 in W 32.68 in D 16.93 in
Bamboo, Pressed Bamboo and Glass Display Cabinet – 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
Bamboo, Pressed Bamboo and Glass Display Cabinet – 1970s Product details Dimensions: 79 L x 88 H x
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Vintage 1970s Vitrines

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Crystal

Elegant Manau and Bambu Showcase with Glass Shelves, Italy 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Naples, IT
Vetrina realizzata interamente in Bamboo, composta da 4 ripiani in vetro, porta con maniglia e
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Bamboo, Glass

Wicker and Bamboo Display Shelves Italy 1970 Southern Nurseries
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of 1970s Southern Italian Nursery Showcases in Midollino and Bamboo
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Bamboo

Wicker and Bamboo Display Shelves Italy 1970 Southern Nurseries
Wicker and Bamboo Display Shelves Italy 1970 Southern Nurseries
$4,041 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 82.68 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in
English Pine Bamboo Style Small Vitrine With Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming English pine vitrine showcases a delightful bamboo-style design, lending an exotic
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Antique 19th Century English Table Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Mirror

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Early 20th Century English Bamboo Curio Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fine early 20th century English bamboo curio cabinet with canted sides and applied decorations.
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Early 20th Century English Vitrines

Materials

Bamboo

1900s French Wooden & Bamboo Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
Bring home a piece of the past with this exquisite 1900s French Wooden & Bamboo Vitrine, a true
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20th Century French Vitrines

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

1900s French Wooden & Bamboo Vitrine
1900s French Wooden & Bamboo Vitrine
H 88.1 in W 39.4 in D 21.1 in
c.1880 Petite English Bamboo Vitrine
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Petite English bamboo vitrine or bookcase with a glazed door, a japanned top and hand tooled
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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo

c.1880 Petite English Bamboo Vitrine
c.1880 Petite English Bamboo Vitrine
H 48.5 in W 25 in D 17 in
Antique French Birdseye Maple and Bamboo Vitrine or Armoire, Pair Available
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This birdseye maple and faux bamboo piece can be used as an armoire, vitrine, or bookcase. A
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Antique Early 1900s French Napoleon III Vitrines

Materials

Cherry, Maple

Napoleon III Faux Bamboo Vitrine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vitrine has a drawer at bottom and two keys (not original)
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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Napoleon III Faux Bamboo Vitrine
Napoleon III Faux Bamboo Vitrine
H 67 in W 36 in D 17 in
Bamboo Vintage Display Cabinet / Vitrine
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Pyramid-shaped bamboo showcase composed of two elements. 4 doors and 3 shelves, circa 1960.
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Bamboo

Bamboo Vintage Display Cabinet / Vitrine
Bamboo Vintage Display Cabinet / Vitrine
H 79.93 in W 48.43 in D 16.93 in
Gilded Faux Bamboo and Glass Curio Cabinet Vitrine
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous elongated tall gilded chinoserie faux bamboo display vitrine curio cabinet having three
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Bamboo Pagoda Etagere
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic midcentury etagere crafted in bamboo with a woven bamboo pagoda form bonnet over hexagon glass
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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Bamboo, Glass

Vintage Bamboo Pagoda Etagere
Vintage Bamboo Pagoda Etagere
H 78 in W 26 in D 26 in
19thC English Glazed Bamboo Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 19thC English Glazed bamboo bookcase in original condition Exceptional quality
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Antique 1870s English Vitrines

Materials

Bamboo

19thC English Glazed Bamboo Bookcase
19thC English Glazed Bamboo Bookcase
H 73.63 in W 39.77 in D 15.75 in
19thC English Tall Glazed Bamboo Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890 19thC English Tall Glazed Bamboo Cabinet sku 1071 W93 x D38 x H178 cm
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Antique 1890s English Vitrines

Materials

Bamboo

19thC English Tall Glazed Bamboo Cabinet
19thC English Tall Glazed Bamboo Cabinet
H 70.08 in W 36.62 in D 14.97 in
Faux Bamboo Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
very nice collapsible faux bamboo cabinet with wire mesh doors, and 2 drawers. New shelves and
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Early 20th Century Vitrines

Materials

Wood

Faux Bamboo Cabinet
Faux Bamboo Cabinet
H 87 in W 55 in D 22.5 in
Showcase Slabbed Bamboo Stained Wood Brass, Italy, 1980s
Located in Milano, IT
Showcase with double body, slabbed in bamboo stained wood, angular profiles and brass handles.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

1960s Vintage Split Reed Bamboo Rattan Pagoda Display Cabinet, 6 Pieces
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
, this beautiful piece showcases exquisite craftsmanship at its finest, hand-applied split reed bamboo
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Vintage 1960s Chinoiserie Vitrines

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Hardwood

A Pair of Regency Style Faux Bamboo Etagères
Located in Queens, NY
Two English Regency style faux bamboo étagères composed of iron and glass shelves with open
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Early 20th Century British Regency Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Hollywood Regency Style Mid Century Faux Gilt Iron Bamboo and Glass Étagère
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Striking faux bamboo iron and glass étagère. This high quality étagère has a beautiful antiqued
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Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Vitrines

Materials

Metal

Green lacquered living room display cabinet, 1980s
Located in Roma, RM
, bamboo, and rattan fabric with leather bindings and internal shelves. Dimensions: 110 W x 175 H x 46 D cm
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Vintage 1980s Vitrines

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Glass, Wood

c.1890 Antique English Bamboo Cabinet/Vitrine
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Exquisite antique English bamboo, tooled leather, and glazed 2 door cabinet. A wonderful size, this
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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo

French Ebonised Faux Bamboo Beech Glazed Breakfront Bookcase / Vitrine
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa Mid 20thC French Ebonised Faux Bamboo Beech Glazed Breakfront Bookcase / Vitrine sku 1380
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Mid-20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Beech

French Painted Faux Bamboo Beech Glazed Breakfront Bookcase / Vitrine
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa mid 20thC French Painted Faux Bamboo Beech Glazed Breakfront Bookcase / Vitrine sku 1782
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Mid-20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Beech

Mid-20th Century French Maison Jansen Bamboo Vitrine, Bookcase, Bibliotheque
By Louis Sognot
Located in Fayetteville, AR
bookcase or vitrine is constructed of bamboo and features bronze wire on the front and sides. The corners
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Bamboo and Embossed Leather Vitrine/ Side Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century English bamboo and embossed leather vitrine/ side cabinet with glass doors. To
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Antique Late 19th Century English Vitrines

Materials

Bamboo

19thC English Glazed Bamboo Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890 19thC English glazed bamboo cabinet Measures: W 94 x D 32 x H 112 cm.    
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Antique 1890s English Vitrines

Materials

Bamboo

19thC English Glazed Bamboo Cabinet
19thC English Glazed Bamboo Cabinet
H 44.1 in W 37.01 in D 12.6 in
1970s Pair of Wicker and Bamboo Display Cabinets with Metal Handles
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Pair of wicker and bamboo display cabinets with metal handles.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Vitrines

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Weiman Hollywood Regency Campaign Style Faux Bamboo Narrow Display Cabinet
By Weiman
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome narrow lighted display cabinet in a Hollywood Regency Campaign faux bamboo style by Weiman
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Late 20th Century Campaign Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Chinese Chippendale Yellow Faux Bamboo Glass Shelf Étagère
Located in St. Louis, MO
1970s Chinese Chippendale or Hollywood Regency faux bamboo Étagère, glass shelving display. All
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines

Materials

Steel

Weiman Hollywood Regency Campaign Style Faux Bamboo Narrow Lighted Display Cabin
By Weiman
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome narrow lighted display cabinet in a Hollywood Regency Campaign faux bamboo style by Weiman
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Vitrines

Materials

Brass

French Ebonised Faux Bamboo Beech Glazed Breakfront Bookcase / Vitrine
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa Mid 20thC French Ebonised Faux Bamboo Beech Glazed Breakfront Bookcase / Vitrine X1 cabinet
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Mid-20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Antique 1890s Era French Faux Bamboo China Cabinet Vitrine
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Antique French faux bamboo china cabinet with 4 doors containing 3 shelves and 2 drawers.
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Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

X Stretchers Faux Bamboo Cane and Glass Shelves Étagère Shelves
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern faux bamboo shelving unit vitrine with X stretchers and fine turned wood finials
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Fruitwood

English Bamboo Vitrine
Located in Somerville, MA
English bamboo vitrine in the Japanese style with glazed doors and two shelves
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Antique 19th Century English Vitrines

Materials

Bamboo, Papier Mâché, Paper

English Bamboo Vitrine
English Bamboo Vitrine
H 56.5 in W 30.25 in D 11.5 in
English Bamboo Vitrine
Located in Pasadena, CA
Nice quality Edwardian bamboo vitrine. Originally it had a rattan top and sides and they were
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Vitrines

Materials

Bamboo, Pine

English Bamboo Vitrine
English Bamboo Vitrine
H 42 in W 36 in D 15.5 in
19thC ORIENTAL WHIMSICAL BAMBOO VITRINE
Located in Atlanta, GA
19thC ORIENTAL WHIMSICAL BAMBOO VITRINE AN ATLANTA RESOURCE FOR FINE ANTIQUES WE HAVE
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Antique 19th Century Vitrines

19thC ORIENTAL WHIMSICAL BAMBOO VITRINE
19thC ORIENTAL WHIMSICAL BAMBOO VITRINE
H 65.75 in W 17.5 in D 13 in
English Bamboo Vitrine
Located in Pasadena, CA
is a maroon color. It is sturdy and the bamboo is in excellent condition with very few splits.
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Antique 19th Century English Vitrines

Materials

Bamboo

English Bamboo Vitrine
English Bamboo Vitrine
H 58 in W 30 in D 12 in
19th Century English Bamboo Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
paper all over and we have also two bamboo vitrines up front. It's truly a great piece of English
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Antique 19th Century Wall Mirrors

Antique French Birdseye Maple Vitrine with Faux Bamboo Details
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
A French Country vitrine crafted in France in the early 1900s features a solid maple frame with
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Antique 19th Century French Vitrines

Materials

Maple

Bamboo Edwardian Case
Located in Stamford, CT
Bamboo Edwardian Case
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20th Century American Vitrines

Materials

Bamboo

Bamboo Edwardian Case
Bamboo Edwardian Case
H 57 in W 27.5 in D 16.5 in
Edwardian Tortoise Bamboo Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
style, with its tortoise bamboo and lacquered panels detailed with blooming cherry trees and exotic
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Vitrines

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Edwardian Tortoise Bamboo Etagere
Edwardian Tortoise Bamboo Etagere
H 47.75 in W 22.5 in D 13.25 in
1950s Pagoda Style Split Bamboo Aquarium
Located in Houston, TX
Hand made int he Philippines in the 1950s, this pagoda-style split bamboo aquarium is the ultimate
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Vintage 1950s Philippine Vitrines

Materials

Bamboo, Glass

1950s Pagoda Style Split Bamboo Aquarium
1950s Pagoda Style Split Bamboo Aquarium
H 46 in W 30.25 in D 18.25 in
Fine 19th Century Chinoiserie Pagoda form Bamboo Display Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Superbly designed with "staggered" shelves, alcoves and decorated with inlaid doors. An imposing and eye catching prop for any collection.
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Antique 1890s English Vitrines

Materials

Bamboo

English Bamboo Cabinet, c. 1880
Located in Norwalk, CT
English bamboo cabinet, c. 1880, the top with lacquered panels and a mirror, and the base with a
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20th Century Vitrines

English Bamboo Cabinet, c. 1880
English Bamboo Cabinet, c. 1880
H 77 in W 37 in D 16 in
French bamboo etagere, c. 1880-1900
Located in Norwalk, CT
French bamboo etagere, c. 1880-1900, with red lacquered shelves and drawer fronts, and imitation
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Vitrines

French bamboo corner etagere, c. 1880-1900
Located in Norwalk, CT
French bamboo corner etagere, c. 1880-1900, with rattan covered shelves
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Vitrines

Broyhill Lenoir House Faux Bamboo Chest and Hutch
By Broyhill
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage two-piece Broyhill Lenoir house faux bamboo chest and hutch, top has one fixed door on each
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vitrines

Materials

Ash

French faux-bamboo and marble washstand circa 1880
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
An extra nice example of a faux-bamboo French washstand with turret corner carrara marble top and
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Antique 19th Century French Vitrines

Materials

Marble

Pair of Faux Bamboo Greek Key Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bamboo, Bookcases, Vitrines, Greek Key
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20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Glass

Pair of Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo Vitrines
By Maison Baguès
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of gilt metal faux bamboo vitrines. Each one of diminutive rectangular form, fitted with four
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Metal

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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Carved Oak Panel Depicting Two Angels And An Eagle
18th Century French Carved Oak Panel Depicting Two Angels And An Eagle
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Vintage Geometric Tessalated Bone Box
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Geometrtic Tesselated Bone Box. This beautiful decorative box is the perfect accessory for a coffee table, dressing area or bookcase.
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

Vintage Geometric Tessalated Bone Box
Vintage Geometric Tessalated Bone Box
$395
H 2.5 in W 8 in D 5.38 in
Mah Jong Vintage Modular Lounge Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1970
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning Modular sectional sofa was manufactured by Roche Bobois in France. Designed by Hans Hopfer. This is the 1st Version of Mah Jong from the 70ties. It is very rare. The f...
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Fabric

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Pair of Antique Swedish Leather Club Armchairs
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Pair of Antique Swedish Leather Club Armchairs
Pair of Antique Swedish Leather Club Armchairs
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$4,617 / set
H 29.93 in W 35.04 in D 32.29 in
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Transition Louis XIV Buffet with Ardoise Marble Top
Located in New Orleans, LA
This buffet has two large doors and an imposing slate colored marble top. The height is a bit taller than normal which gives it an important presence. When you open the doors there...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Marble

Macassar Art Deco Amsterdamse School Display Cabinet by Napoleon Le Grand, 1920s
By 't Modelhuis N. Legrand 1, Napoleon le Grand
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School display cabinet or vitrine. Design by Napoleon Le Grand for 't Modelhuis N. Legrand Amsterdam. Solid macassar ebony base with two ori...
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Macassar

Macassar Art Deco Amsterdamse School Display Cabinet by Napoleon Le Grand, 1920s
Macassar Art Deco Amsterdamse School Display Cabinet by Napoleon Le Grand, 1920s
$4,570 Sale Price
20% Off
H 78.35 in W 57.68 in D 20.28 in
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Vitrines

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Brass

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Located in Hudson, NY
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Vitrines

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Glass, Mahogany

Tall Antique Mahogany Display Case
Tall Antique Mahogany Display Case
$6,000
H 71 in W 23.75 in D 23.5 in
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Steel

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1960s Industrial Vitrine in Metal, Italian Mid-Century Furniture
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Wood

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$2,405 / item
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Bamboo Vitrine For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bamboo vitrine you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each bamboo vitrine for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bamboo, metal and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bamboo vitrine — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A bamboo vitrine, designed in the Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Weiman each produced at least one beautiful bamboo vitrine that is worth considering.

How Much is a Bamboo Vitrine?

The average selling price for a bamboo vitrine at 1stDibs is $2,595, while they’re typically $1,250 on the low end and $18,500 for the highest priced.

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!

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