Contemporary Art Deco Glass Display Cabinet
Jules Leleu Modernist Dry Bar Cabinet, French Art Deco Display Cabinet
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
French Art Deco Dry Bar Cabinet,
Elegance Attributed to Jules Leleu
This captivating French Art
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Signed Wolfgang Hoffmann for Romweber World's Fair Display Cabinet
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and important Art Deco period Century of Progress Display Cabinet designed by Wolfgang
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood
H 66.75 in W 47.5 in D 19.5 in
Maurice Dufrene Art Déco cabinet
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
cabinet beautifully displays its slender lines in our contemporary interiors. It has a richly decorated
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Dolcevita 2-Door Display Cabinet
By Galimberti Nino
Located in Milan, IT
Fashioned of wood with ash veneer and ebonized finish, this refined display cabinet features a
Category
2010s Italian Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Exquisite Art Deco cabinet consitsing of two parts manufactured by french furniture maker Charles
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Copper
Mahogany and Beveled Glass Bowfront Vitrine Display Cabinet, circa 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful circa 1930 art deco vitrine cabinet was constructed in gorgeous deep brown Mahogany
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 74.5 in W 35.5 in D 19 in
Art Deco Directoire Mahogany Style Display / Jewelry Case with Brass Castors
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco Directoire style display case was realized in France, circa 1930. It features
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Display Cabinet, c 1955, Signed
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Parzinger credenza with glass display hutch is perfect for those high-end luxury pads looking for an
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Materials
Brass
Mastercraft Burled Wood, Brass and Glass Illuminated Vitrine Cabinet, 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible burled wood display cabinet, produced by Mastercraft in the 1970s, features
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 81 in W 46.5 in D 18.5 in
Jules Leleu French Art Deco Credenza Sideboard or Buffet
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
the Opportunity:
Pair this credenza with our complimentary Art Deco Display Cabinet in the same
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Wolfgang Hoffmann Romweber World's Fair Century of Progress Sideboard
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and important American Art Deco Century of Progress Sideboard by iconic designer Wolfgang
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Birch, Mahogany, Rosewood
H 30 in W 49 in D 20 in
Etoile Bar Cabinet by Chiara Provasi
By Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Etoile collection, this cabinet can be displayed alone in a modern or Classic bedroom
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Metal
Bespoke Pop Art Italian Black Yellow Pink Multicolor Modern Credenza/Sideboard
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
console/sideboard, entirely handcrafted in Italy with art glass hand painted on the reverse, with a
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 29 in W 63 in D 18.5 in
Maurice Dufrene Gilt Sculpted Vitrine
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Early Classic Art Deco cabinet/vitrine by Maurice Dufrene, circa 1912, in gilt sculpted wood
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Giltwood
Rustic French Elegance : Enchanting Oak Sideboard from 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
captivating vitrine, seamlessly integrated to showcase treasured collectibles or delicate objets d'art. The
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Materials
Oak
Charlotte Perriand 513 Riflesso Storage Unit in Black by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
" and also advocated Art Deco and Modernism. From 1931 Charlotte Perriand showed her own work solo there
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand 513 Riflesso Storage Unit by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
" and also advocated Art Deco and Modernism. From 1931 Charlotte Perriand showed her own work solo there
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Aluminum
Steel and Lucite "Waterfall" Etagere Attributed to Charles Hollis Jones, c1970s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Chino Hills, CA
air of chic modernity and lightness. The three generously sized glass shelves offer ample display
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 80.25 in W 36.25 in D 18.75 in
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Dakota Jackson post modern Art Deco style executive partners desk featuring mahogany with
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
Artemide Curiosity 36 Table Lamp in Black by Davide Oppizzi
By Artemide, Davide Oppizzi
Located in Hicksville, NY
Curiosity is a new portable lamp that functions not only as a work of art, but also as a spotlight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
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Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Company Art Deco Dresser/Cabinet
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Company Art Deco dresser made mainly of steel, wood at the base and bakelite at the handles. It is painted royal blue and the drawer’s handles...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Steel
PAiR OF DAVID LINLEY CHELSEA SATINWOOD MACASSAR EBONY SIDEBOARD TV MEDIA UNIT
By David Linley
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of Viscount David Linley Satinwood & Macassar Ebony sideboards designed to se...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Ebony, Satinwood
H 35.04 in W 45.48 in D 22.84 in
19th Century Scandinavian Birch Empire Bureau Secretary with Bookcase, c. 1820
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine Scandinavian Empire/Biedermeier secretary in beautiful birch wood with mahogany interior, Denmark, circa 1820. The highly sculptural form makes this piece an outstanding ...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Secretaires
Materials
Birch
H 84 in W 48 in D 24 in
21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects.
Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
H 18.51 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Important 1939 Walnut Art Deco Modern "Dashboard" Desk by Alexis De Sakhnoffsky
By Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky
Located in Lafayette, IN
If it appears this 1930s Art Moderne desk has a dashboard, that's by design... The design of renowned automotive designer/illustrator and 'master of streamlining', Count Alexis de Sa...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
H 37.5 in W 62 in D 34 in
Robert Salleroli American Abstract Wood Assemblage Monumental Cabinet
By Robert Salleroli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Looking for a statement piece to add to your home or office? Look no further than this one-of-a-kind monumental cabinet, by Robert Salerolli, purchased directly from the original cli...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Birch
1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Magic Box' organising desk has been produced by various manufactures in Europe in the 1950's and 1960's
Commonly this desk is known as produced in Switzerland by Mummenthale...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 44.49 in W 32.68 in D 21.26 in
Restored William Hinn Anthropomorphic Highboy Dresser, 1950s Sweden, Signed
By Urban Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This anthropomorphic William Hinn for Urban Furniture 'Exoskeleton' highboy dresser was originally crafted in the 1950s in Sweden, is stamped (signed) on the back, and has just compl...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 47 in W 44.5 in D 23.75 in
17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Materials
Spruce
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H 88.59 in W 145.67 in D 39.38 in
Black Display Cabinet by Erika Gambella
By Erbanisteria Roberto Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
Merging contemporary aesthetic and Italian cabinet-making tradition, this striking display cabinet delivers a masterclass in modern Italian furniture design. The tall Toulipier wood ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
French Art Deco Cabinet or Bookcase
Located in Porto, PT
Art Deco rosewood cabinet or bookcase or cabinet with multiple shelves.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Macassar Ebony Pull Out Bar, France, c. 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique Macassar ebony bar that pulls out to reveal built-in compartments for barware. Gold leafed base and handle as well as interior details. Original condition from the 1930's. ...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Gold Leaf
Drexel Chinoiserie Campaign Style Off White Lighted Display Cabinet Faux Rattan
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Chinoiserie or Campaign style off-white lighted display cabinet with faux wrapped rattan edges by Drexel. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 77.25 in W 42.25 in D 15.25 in
19th C. French Charles X Restoration Period Sewing Stand Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce period Charles X (1818-1834) French Restoration mahogany travailleuse sewing (thread stand - side table - jewelry dressing table) with light, warm, beautifully aged patina....
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X End Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Antique Bookcases Display Cabinets Painted Light Gray
Located in Round Top, TX
These exceptional bookcases are a tremendous find as it is difficult to find a matching pair. The professionally applied (newer) light gray and white layered paint is perfectly distr...
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
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Custom Made Contemporary Art Deco Display Cabinet in Steel, Glass and Wood
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
Glen Napier. It is a bold contemporary take on art deco. It is made of steel, safety glass, and a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 64.57 in W 48.82 in D 17.33 in
Gazelle Hutch Custom Handcrafted Contemporary Breakfront with Art Deco Style
By Gregg Lipton
Located in Cumberland, ME
Gazelle Hutch is a great display and storage cabinet. LED lights ensure nothing is left to show behind the
Category
2010s American Art Deco Cupboards
Materials
Wood
ET.1 Etagere
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
glass shelves. The Art Deco reminiscent lines create a bold and modern backdrop against any wall. No
Category
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Rare Hand-Carved and Hand-Adzed WPA Period Trastero from New Mexico
Located in San Francisco, CA
traditions, other examples explored modern tangents, with Art Déco patterns, ornate carvings, inlays and
Category
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
1920s Art Deco Walnut Display Cabinet or Bookcase
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Art Deco burr walnut domed display cabinet, circa 1920.
The cabinet
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique Art Deco Burr Walnut Rocket Display Cabinet 1920s
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely, antique Art Deco burr walnut 'Rocket' display cabinet, circa 1920 in date
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique Art Deco Figured Walnut Rocket Display Cabinet, 1920s
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely, antique Art Deco figured walnut 'Rocket' display cabinet, circa 1920.
The
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Exotic Rosewood Art Deco Display Cabinet and Credenza, circa 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Art Deco display cabinet, circa 1930. This elegant two-piece cabinet features a tall
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Pair Art Deco Burr Walnut Rocket Display Cabinets, 1920s
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely, antique pair of Art Deco burr walnut 'Rocket' display cabinets, circa 1920 in
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Impressive Walnut Display Cabinet Vitrine, English, Circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
This is a superb example of an English made Art Deco display cabinet, dating to the 1930's and very
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Bentwood, Plywood
H 51.19 in W 49.41 in D 11.82 in
High Style 1930s English Art Deco Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut
Located in Devon, England
Iconic circular period 1930s Art Deco display cabinet with three internal glass shelves with lots
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Antique Art Deco Burr Walnut Display Cabinet c.1920
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely, antique Art Deco burr walnut display cabinet with sunrise glazed door, circa 1920
Category
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Antique Art Deco Figured Walnut Display Cabinet, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely, antique Art Deco figured walnut globe display cabinet, circa 1930.
The a multi
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Vintage 1930s English Cabinets
Art Deco Wall Mount Cabinet With Glass Doors
By P.E.L. Izeren 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Floating Art Deco / "The Hague School" style display cabinet with two wooden shelves and glass
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Art Deco Walnut Cocktail Cabinet Sideboard, 1920s
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Art Deco burr walnut cocktail cabinet sideboard complete with glassware
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Crystal
French Art Deco Streamlined Walnut & Nickeled Bronze Illuminating Bar Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
This fine Art Deco bar/display cabinet was realized in France, circa 1930. Sitting on a concave
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
H 59.25 in W 28.5 in D 15 in
Mastercraft Illuminated Brass Display Cabinets, circa 1980, Pair Available
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
accents and four glass doors, these display cabinets have antique mirrored backs and adjustable clear
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Brass
H 84.25 in W 33 in L 84.25 in
Pair Contemporary Modern Lacquered Wood Frame & Glass Vitrine
Located in Tarry Town, NY
. Each display vitrine features a mirrored back with four glass shelving with exterior art deco trim top
Category
Vintage 1960s Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Mastercraft Brass Illuminated Demilune Vitrine Cabinet, 1970s, Signed
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible brass demilune display cabinet, produced by Mastercraft in the 1970s, features a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 29.75 in W 45.25 in D 18.5 in
1930s English Art Deco Display Cabinet in Blonde Walnut
Located in Devon, England
Iconic circular period 1930s Art Deco display cabinet with three internal glass shelves with lots
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Art Deco Round Ebonized Vitrine, Display Cabinet, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Iconic circular period 1930s Art Deco display cabinet with three internal glass shelves with lots
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Ebony, Walnut, Plywood
Art Deco Round Ebonized Vitrine, Display Cabinet, English, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Iconic circular period 1930's Art Deco display cabinet with three internal glass shelves with lots
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Ebony, Walnut, Plywood
H 51.19 in W 51.19 in D 11.82 in
Custom - Gilt Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A gilt display cabinet, the floating block cornice above placoid astragal glazed doors enclosing an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood
'Brasilia' by Broyhill Premiere Display Cabinet, 1960s
By Broyhill, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1960s 'Brasilia' by Broyhill Premiere display cabinet features gorgeous brass pulls in its
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Brass
Mastercraft Illuminated Brass Display Cabinets, circa 1980, Pair Available
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
accents and four glass doors, these display cabinets have antique mirrored backs and adjustable clear
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Brass
H 84.25 in W 33 in D 16 in
Mastercraft Illuminated Brass Display Cabinets, circa 1980, Pair Available
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
accents and four glass doors, these display cabinets have antique mirrored backs and adjustable clear
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Brass
H 84.25 in W 33 in D 16 in
American Mid-Century Modern China Display Cabinet, circa 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
adorning its exterior and ample storage inside. The top china cabinet has four glass windows, two of which
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Wood, Glass
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Display Bookcase Cabinet, 1950s, Signed
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
walnut doors. Inside the glass display doors are removable glass shelves and inside one of the cabinet
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 68.25 in W 78.25 in D 17.5 in
Brasilia Styled Mid-Century Modern China Display Cabinet with Hutch, circa 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
new glass or wood shelves if needed.
This cabinet would work great as a cupboard, breakfront
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
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Glass, Wood
H 73.75 in W 64 in D 19 in
Original French Palisander Four Door Cabinet with Polished Nickel Hardware
Located in New York City, NY
A lovely French Art Deco palisander four door credenza featuring unusual tubular nickeled bronze
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Nickel
H 30.25 in W 84.5 in D 17.5 in
'Brasilia' by Broyhill Premiere Credenza and Illuminated Display, 1960s, Signed
By Broyhill Brasilia, Broyhill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This refinished 1960s 'Brasilia' by Broyhill Premiere credenza with illuminated display cabinet
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 75 in W 72 in D 19 in
Rustic Painted Pine Cupboard Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely painted Pine cabinet in a rustic style featuring an intentionally aged look with two glass
Category
20th Century American Rustic Cupboards
Materials
Pine
Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, 1940s, Signed
By Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mahogany trim on the front to contrast the rest of the interior? Art Deco inspiration in a Mid-Century
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Nickel
H 90.25 in W 54.25 in D 24.5 in
Roche Bobois 'Omega' Illuminated Glass Shelf Open-Back Bookcase Etagere
By Roche Bobois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also
Category
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
H 80 in W 78.75 in D 15.75 in
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Contemporary Art Deco Glass Display Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal contemporary art deco glass display cabinet for your home. Frequently made of wood, glass and metal, every contemporary art deco glass display cabinet was constructed with great care. Find 16 options for an antique or vintage contemporary art deco glass display cabinet now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer contemporary art deco glass display cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right contemporary art deco glass display cabinet, those designed in Art Deco, modern and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made contemporary art deco glass display cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Romweber Furniture Co., Wolfgang Hoffmann and Cassina are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Contemporary Art Deco Glass Display Cabinet?
Prices for a contemporary art deco glass display cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $520 and can go as high as $75,000, while the average can fetch as much as $9,500.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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