Belgian Display Cabinet
Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1890s Belgian Industrial Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Pine
Antique Late 18th Century Belgian Louis XV Cabinets
Oak, Glass
Mid-20th Century Belgian Cupboards
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Late Victorian Cabinets
Wood, Pine
Early 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1950s Belgian Baroque Vitrines
Glass, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Chrome
Vintage 1910s Belgian Louis XV Vitrines
Tortoise Shell, Giltwood
Antique 1890s Belgian Louis XVI Buffets
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Antique 1890s Belgian Louis XVI Buffets
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Cabinets
Copper
Vintage 1950s Belgian Industrial Vitrines
Iron
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Other Cabinets
Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Buffets
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Cupboards
Brass
Vintage 1920s Belgian French Provincial Cupboards
Brass
Antique 18th Century Belgian Other Cabinets
Glass, Oak, Giltwood, Paint
Vintage 1950s Belgian Shelves
Birch
20th Century Belgian Cupboards
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Black Forest Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal, Chrome
Early 20th Century Belgian Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Cabinets
Vintage 1930s Belgian Rustic Vitrines
Glass, Pine
Antique 1890s Belgian Art Nouveau Vitrines
Copper
Vintage 1950s Belgian Shelves
Oak
Vintage 1930s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Vintage 1980s Belgian Tobacco Accessories
Plexiglass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Country Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century Belgian Vitrines
Brass
Mid-20th Century Belgian Cabinets
Oak, Pine
Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Vitrines
Brass
Antique 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Vitrines
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Metal
Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Bookcases
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Vitrines
Metal
Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Bookcases
Brass
Late 20th Century Belgian Shelves
Metal
Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Vitrines
Brass
Vintage 1950s Belgian Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Glass
Vintage 1910s Belgian Vitrines
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1940s Belgian Vitrines
Wood
Early 20th Century Belgian Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Belgian Vitrines
20th Century Belgian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Early 20th Century Belgian Cabinets
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Formica
Antique 19th Century Belgian Shelves
Oak
Vintage 1970s Belgian Screens and Room Dividers
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Vitrines
Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The purpose of a display cabinet is to protect items while keeping them visible. Glass panels allow you to see what's inside, but the enclosed design keeps out dust and debris. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of display cabinets.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Another common name for a display cabinet is a display case. People may also call them show cabinets, show cases or vitrines. By any name, this type of case good allows people to view and display decorative objects, collectibles, trophies and other objects while it protects the contents with glass doors. On 1stDibs, find a variety of display cabinets.
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