Circular Vitrine
Art Deco Walnut Circular Vitrine Display Cabinet, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
A wonderful 1930's Art Deco circular display cabinet of high quality, with ample storage on 3 glass
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Bakelite, Glass, Walnut
$2,653
H 50.4 in W 48.04 in D 12.6 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Ormolu, Bronze and Glass Vitrine
By Henry Dasson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
bronze, and glass circular vitrine cabinet attributed to Henry Dasson. The rare vitrine is raised by
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
$114,500
H 91 in W 34.75 in D 34.75 in
Art Deco Beautiful Walnut Circular Display Vitrine Cabinet, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous, original 1930s Art Deco display cabinet. This lovely figured walnut veneered mid-tone cabinet features a generously sized interior display area for your 'collections'. Beau...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Walnut
$3,333
H 48.82 in W 44.1 in D 13.78 in
French 1870s Empire Style Walnut Table with Vitrine Top and Corinthian Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
circular vitrine top, ebonized and hinged, opens to reveal a display area, perfect for showcasing cherished
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Gueridon
Materials
Walnut, Giltwood, Glass, Wood
$4,350
H 26.5 in Dm 18.75 in
Fine Circular French Mahogany Bronze Mounted Louis XV Style Vitrine Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
**French Louis XV Style Mahogany and Bronze Mounted Vitrine Table, Circa Early 20th Century**
This
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Tables
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Spectacular Circular Walnut Display Vitrine Cabinet, English, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous, original 1930s Art Deco display cabinet. This lovely figured walnut veneered mid-tone cabinet features a generously sized interior display area for your 'collections'. Beau...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
$3,333
H 50.79 in W 45.28 in D 11.82 in
Michael Graves Unique Burl Maple Pedestal Vitrine Desk, 1990c.
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Chicago, IL
full-length drawers. At center, a dramatic circular rotating vitrine is fitted with velvet-lined
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
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Vintage Mid Century Modern Circular Mirrored And Lucite Vitrine
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Circular lucite vitrine with mirror backing
Category
Vintage 1970s Vitrines
Materials
Lucite, Mirror
Milo Baughman Style Circular Chromed Metal and Glass Vitrine and Room Divider
By Milo Baughman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful chic round étagère, room divider, vitrine or book case in the manner of Milo Baughman. It
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Metal
H 68.51 in W 70.08 in D 16.15 in
19th Century Louis XVI Mahogany and Painted Vitrine
Located in Miami, FL
below the vitrine top on circular tapering legs.
After 43 years of business we are retiring
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Wood
Art Deco Honey Oak Circular Vitrine Display Cabinet, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
A lovely 1930's Art Deco circular display cabinet of high quality, with ample storage on 3 glass
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Bakelite, Oak
19th Century French Carved Wood Hanging Vitrine
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Delicately carved wood semi-circular vitrine. It can hang on the wall or sit.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Vitrines
Art Deco Two Tone Blonde Birds Eye Maple & Walnut Vitrine Display Cabinet, c1930
Located in Devon, England
An extremely stylish and very distinctive looking English 1930s Art Deco two-tone semi circular
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Silk, Glass, Birdseye Maple, Walnut
H 49.22 in W 53.15 in D 13.78 in
Louis XV Style Circular Giltwood Lighted Curio Vitrine Showcase
Located in Manhasset, NY
A wonderful Louis XV style clover circular giltwood lighted curio vitrine showcase. This simply
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Style Circular Giltwood Lighted Curio Vitrine Showcase
Located in Manhasset, NY
A wonderful Louis XV style clover circular giltwood lighted curio vitrine showcase. This simply
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Walnut Circular Display Cabinet, Vitrine, circa 1930s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
collection. On each side there are 3 glass shelves. A spectacular full circular shape body is set on a solid
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Circular Display Cabinet, Vitrine, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
collection. A spectacular full circular shape on a triangular plinth with astragal to the glass to the doors
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Circular Display Cabinet, Vitrine, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
This is a superb 1930s Art Deco display cabinet. This walnut cabinet is what we've chosen to call a "Keyhole" shape and it originates from England. Veneered in mid-tone walnut and fe...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Pair of Brass Semi-Circular Etageres
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hanover, MA
Wonderful pair of semi-circular brass etageres with glass shelves. Together they make an
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Antique French Style Round Mahogany Display Vitrine with Foliate Ormolu C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
French style circular display vitrine offers mahogany construction with pierced upper gallery over bent
Category
Early 20th Century Vitrines
Materials
Ormolu
H 42.25 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
English Art Deco Golden Walnut Circular Display Cabinet Circa 1930s
Located in Norwich, GB
A fabulous Art Deco circular figured walnut display cabinet on splayed base. Circa 1930's
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Hollywood Regency Circular Étagère or Vitrine in Gold and Black
By Maison Jansen
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautiful Maison Jansen style circular étagère or vitrine with seven tempered smoked glass shelves
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Circular Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Every Art Deco interior should have one of these lovely 1930s English circular display cabinets
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Art Deco Circular Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, 1930s English
Located in Devon, England
This is a superb 1930s Art Deco cabinet. This walnut cabinet is what we've chosen to call a "Keyhole" shape and it originates from England. Veneered in mid-tone walnut and features a...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Lead
Art Deco Circular Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, 1930s English
Located in Devon, England
This is a superb 1930s Art Deco cabinet. This walnut cabinet is what we've chosen to call a "Keyhole" shape and it originates from England. Veneered in mid-tone walnut and features a...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Lead
Art Deco Circular Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, 1930s English
Located in Devon, England
This is a superb 1930s Art Deco cabinet. This walnut cabinet is what we've chosen to call a "Keyhole" shape and it originates from England. Veneered in mid-tone walnut and features a...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Lead
Art Deco Two Tone Blonde Birds Eye Maple & Walnut Vitrine Display Cabinet, c1930
Located in Devon, England
An extremely stylish and very distinctive looking English 1930s Art Deco two-tone semi circular
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Birdseye Maple
H 49.22 in W 53.15 in D 13.78 in
Art Deco Walnut Circular Display Cabinet, Vitrine, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
collection. A spectacular full circular shape on a triangular plinth with astragal to the glass to the doors
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Circular Display Vitrine, Cabinet, English, C1930
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous, original 1930s Art Deco display cabinet. This lovely figured walnut veneered honey mid-tone walnut. The cabinet features a generously sized interior display area for your '...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Circular Display Cabinet, Vitrine, English, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
collection. A spectacular full circular shape on a triangular plinth with astragal to the glass to the doors
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Bakelite
H 51.97 in W 47.25 in D 13.78 in
Art Deco Spectacular Circular Display Cabinet Vitrine In Walnut, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
collection. A spectacular full circular shape on a triangular plinth with astragal to the glass to the doors
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 50.6 in W 48.04 in D 12.21 in
Art Deco Walnut & Glass Circular Display Cabinet, Vitrine, Circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
This is a superbly stylish 1930's Art Deco display cabinet. This walnut cabinet is what we've chosen to call a "Keyhole" shape and it originates from England. Veneered in mid-tone wa...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Lead
H 49.22 in W 48.04 in D 14.57 in
Art Deco Walnut & Glass Circular Display Cabinet, Vitrine, England, c1930's
Located in Devon, England
This is a superbly stylish 1930's Art Deco display cabinet. This walnut cabinet is what we've chosen to call a "Keyhole" shape and it originates from England. Veneered in mid-tone wa...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 50.01 in W 50.01 in D 11.97 in
French Style Circular Glass Display Vitrine on Pedestal, Painted & Gilt, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A French style display vitrine offers painted and gilt wood construction in round form with curved
Category
20th Century American Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Circular Display Cabinet or Vitrine, 1930's
Located in Paris, FR
A French 20th-century vintage demi-lune vitrine or display cabinet composed of oak and sitting on
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Oak
H 48.82 in W 35.04 in D 13.39 in
DIA Pair of Brass Semi-Circular Étagères
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Hanover, MA
1970's Design Institute of America (DIA) pair of half circle D form brass etageres with glass shelves. Can be configured together or independently depending on your architectural sta...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Circular Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, 1930s English
Located in Devon, England
This is a superb 1930s Art Deco cabinet. This walnut cabinet is what we've chosen to call a "Keyhole" shape and it originates from England. Veneered in mid-tone walnut and features a...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Lead
Art Deco Spectacular Circular Walnut Display Vitrine Cabinet, English, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous, original 1930s Art Deco display cabinet. This lovely figured walnut veneered mid-tone cabinet features a generously sized interior display area for your 'collections'. Beau...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 50.79 in W 45.28 in D 11.82 in
1930s English Art Deco Circular Display Cabinet or Vitrine in Walnut
Located in Devon, England
This is a superb 1930s Art Deco cabinet. This walnut cabinet is what we've chosen to call a "Keyhole" shape and it originates from England. Veneered in mid-tone walnut and features a...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Plywood
H 49.22 in W 48.04 in D 11.03 in
English Art Deco Walnut and Glass Display Cabinet Vitrine, 1930s
Located in Miami, FL
walnut and glass circular display cabinet vitrine from England dating to the 1930s. This cabinet has two
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Lead
Reserved items
Located in Devon, England
Art Deco Circular Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, 1930s English + 1930s Art Deco Walnut Cocktail
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Early Beidermeier Vitrine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Excellent circular vitrine in the Beidermeier style of Northern Europe, circa 1820. Cherry wood
Category
Antique 19th Century Gueridon
Materials
Cherry
Weiman Furniture Company Circular Tower Curio Cabinet Vitrine
Located in Southfield, MI
Beautiful 1960's vintage Florentine style curio cabinet by Weiman Furniture Company. Designed as a tower, this piece is finished on all sides, and is designed to float in a room. Lar...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Vitrines
Circular Burl and Brass Vitrine Display Cabinet Attributed to Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular display cabinet with beautiful brass piece capping the top of the vitrine. There are
Category
Vintage 1970s American Vitrines
Materials
Brass
Circular Giltwood Bijouterie Table, Circa 1900
Located in York, GB
Circular giltwood bijouterie table, circa 1900
Lovely unusual piece.
Measure: 78cm high by
Category
Early 20th Century Vitrines
Materials
Giltwood
Edwardian marquetry inlaid mahogany circular bijouterie curio display cabinet
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
1900.
The display cabinet is circular and so it can be placed in the centre of a room is required
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Vitrines
Materials
Mahogany
H 37.25 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Early 20th Century Edwardian Mahogany Circular Bijouterie Table with Gold Velvet
Located in London, GB
circular form, on three pillar legs and platform base. Lined with gold velvet, with working lock and key
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Vitrines
Materials
Velvet, Glass, Boxwood, Mahogany
H 29.5 in W 12.75 in D 12.75 in
Architectural Circular Vitrine Etagere in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Maison Jansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautifully shaped round edged book case / etagere / vitrine made of brass and with glass shelves
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Circular Brass Etagere with Glass Display Shelves
By Maison Jansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Amazing round etagere or vitrine or book case in the manner of Milo Baughman with six various sized
Category
Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Materials
Brass
Circular Brass Étagère with Glass Display Shelves
By Maison Jansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Amazing round étagère or vitrine or book case in the manner of Milo Baughman with six various sized
Category
Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Materials
Brass
Large Circular Brass Gold Room Divider Étagère with Glass Display Shelves
By Maison Jansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful chic round étagère, room divider, vitrine or book case in the manner of Milo Baughman
Category
Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Materials
Brass
H 68.9 in W 68.9 in D 15.75 in
Large Hollywood Regency Circular Étagère or Vitrine in Brass and Black
By Maison Jansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful Maison Jansen style round étagère or vitrine with seven tempered glass shelves in a frame
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 68.9 in W 66.93 in D 17.72 in
Large Hollywood Regency Circular Étagère or Vitrine in Brass and Black
By Maison Jansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful Maison Jansen style round étagère or vitrine with seven tempered glass shelves in a frame
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 68.9 in W 66.93 in D 17.72 in
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Circular Vitrine For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the circular vitrine you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and wood, every circular vitrine was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect circular vitrine — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A circular vitrine is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Hollywood Regency and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one circular vitrine that is appealing in its simplicity, but Design Institute America produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Circular Vitrine?
Prices for a circular vitrine can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,483 and can go as high as $8,470, while the average can fetch as much as $3,477.
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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.
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