Buffet Glass Display Case
Antique 1880s French Louis Philippe Buffets
Marble
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Buffets
Marble, Brass
Antique 1890s French Louis XIV Buffets
Marble
Vintage 1920s Renaissance Buffets
Glass, Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Buffets
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1890s Belgian Louis XVI Buffets
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Antique 1890s Belgian Louis XVI Buffets
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Buffets
Brass
Antique 1850s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Bamboo, Glass
Vintage 1980s Campaign Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Cabinets
Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Italian Country Sideboards
Wood, Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Country Bookcases
Steel
Antique 19th Century Russian Buffets
Brass, Metal
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Cabinets
Mahogany, Glass
Antique 19th Century French Dressers
Marble
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Buffets
Vintage 1950s English Buffets
Wood, Glass
20th Century Italian Buffets
Wood, Glass
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Buffets
Teak, Glass
Antique 19th Century Italian Buffets
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Swedish Buffets
Glass, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Buffets
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Buffets
Marble, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Country Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
Vintage 1980s Sideboards
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Teak
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Teak
Vintage 1970s American Colonial Cabinets
Glass, Cherry
Antique 1890s French Black Forest Vitrines
Glass, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Buffets
Metal
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Buffets
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Stone, Metal
Vintage 1930s English Buffets
Wood, Paint, Glass
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Marble, Metal
Vintage 1930s French Buffets
Marble
Vintage 1950s American Credenzas
Walnut, Glass
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Vitrines
Wood, Glass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Cupboards
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Buffets
Glass, Rosewood
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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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021A glass display case is also called a showcase, vitrine, or display cabinet. It usually has one or more panels of transparent glass that allows for proper display of your treasured collectibles. Find a collection of antique and vintage furniture on 1stDibs today.
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