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Sideboard, oak sideboard from the 1950s
Sideboard, oak sideboard from the 1950s

Sideboard, oak sideboard from the 1950s

$2,064

H 37.01 in W 66.93 in D 19.69 in

Sideboard, oak sideboard from the 1950s

Located in MONTESSON, FR

. In the center is a lockable display cabinet. This sideboard is in good original condition. The top

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Vintage 1950s French Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Tall Carved Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet, Germany circa 1880-1890
Tall Carved Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet, Germany circa 1880-1890

Tall Carved Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet, Germany circa 1880-1890

Located in Round Top, TX

the striking presence of this 7' display cabinet. Lock functions with included key, adjustable

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Antique Late 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

French 19th Century Mahogany Demilune-Desserte
French 19th Century Mahogany Demilune-Desserte

French 19th Century Mahogany Demilune-Desserte

$3,200

H 40.38 in W 48.5 in D 18.13 in

French 19th Century Mahogany Demilune-Desserte

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

proportioned and distributed between three locking cabinets above a display shelf at the bottom. A single key

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Brass

Cascade Wall Desk
Cascade Wall Desk

Cascade Wall Desk

$5,200

H 62 in W 28 in D 24 in

Cascade Wall Desk

By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

becomes a sophisticated display cabinet. Adjustable glass shelves and brass accents complete the look

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

ORIGINAL ROLEX AUTHORISED DEALERS ADVERTISING SHOP SiGN PART OF A WHOLE SHOP SET
ORIGINAL ROLEX AUTHORISED DEALERS ADVERTISING SHOP SiGN PART OF A WHOLE SHOP SET

ORIGINAL ROLEX AUTHORISED DEALERS ADVERTISING SHOP SiGN PART OF A WHOLE SHOP SET

By Rolex

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, green chairs and some stools, I have still to list the watch cabinets, both lockable and cabinet display

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20th Century Other Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

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18th Century French Display Cabinet

18th Century French Display Cabinet

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H 69.5 in W 41 in D 19.75 in

18th Century French Display Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous wood display cabinet with locking drawers and doors.

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Antique 19th Century French Vitrines

Materials

Wood, Glass

Rare Metal and Wood Lockable Edwardian Display Cabinet Collectors Case
Rare Metal and Wood Lockable Edwardian Display Cabinet Collectors Case

Rare Metal and Wood Lockable Edwardian Display Cabinet Collectors Case

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

display cabinet from the Edwardian era A very good looking well-made display or collectors cabinet, the

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Low Lighted Display Cabinets with Lock & Key
Pair of Vintage Low Lighted Display Cabinets with Lock & Key

Pair of Vintage Low Lighted Display Cabinets with Lock & Key

Located in Freehold, NJ

This pair of vintage showcases end tables feature hardwood frame, original mahogany finish, glass doors and shelving, lighted interior with single key for the pair. Dimensions: 22.2...

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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mahogany Large Shop Display Cabinet Glazed Locked to the Side Taxidermy
Vintage Mahogany Large Shop Display Cabinet Glazed Locked to the Side Taxidermy

Vintage Mahogany Large Shop Display Cabinet Glazed Locked to the Side Taxidermy

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely mid-century light mahogany glazed display cabinet

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Drylund Lighted Display Cabinet
Drylund Lighted Display Cabinet

Drylund Lighted Display Cabinet

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H 75 in W 47 in D 16 in

Drylund Lighted Display Cabinet

By Drylund

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Locking teak three-shelf display cabinet with internal lighting.

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20th Century Danish Cabinets

Materials

Teak, Glass

Lockable French Louis XV Walnut Jeweler's Display Table Vitrine with Drawers
Lockable French Louis XV Walnut Jeweler's Display Table Vitrine with Drawers

Lockable French Louis XV Walnut Jeweler's Display Table Vitrine with Drawers

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is an early 20th century solid walnut jeweler's display vitrine. The top has several positions

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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Bubble Glass Cabinet Merton Gershun American of Martinsville
Mid-Century Modern Bubble Glass Cabinet Merton Gershun American of Martinsville

Mid-Century Modern Bubble Glass Cabinet Merton Gershun American of Martinsville

By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville

Located in Buffalo, NY

drawer and two door top display locking cabinet with amazing bubble glass. Original key...Classic Mid

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Side by Side Cabinet With Drop Front Desk
Antique Side by Side Cabinet With Drop Front Desk

Antique Side by Side Cabinet With Drop Front Desk

Located in Trenton, NJ

This Antique Side by Side Cabinet with Locking Display Shelves and Drop Front Desk is a beautiful

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Late 20th Century Unknown American Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood

Exceptional Mid-Century Wall Unit by Josef Frank
Exceptional Mid-Century Wall Unit by Josef Frank

Exceptional Mid-Century Wall Unit by Josef Frank

By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

shelves. The glass display cabinet is lockable. Top sections can be detached from the cabinet. Designed in

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

A Birch Bookcase / Vitrine
A Birch Bookcase / Vitrine

A Birch Bookcase / Vitrine

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H 58 in W 49 in D 15 in

A Birch Bookcase / Vitrine

Located in New York, NY

Designed originally to be used as a display cabinet, a locking pair of glass doors open to reveal

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Early 20th Century Swedish Bookcases

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Large Hutch or Wall Unit by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Large Hutch or Wall Unit by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Large Hutch or Wall Unit by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Dallas, TX

A large-scale walnut display cabinet with locking storage and sliding glass doors. Designed by T.H

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1920s Iron and Glass Art Deco Vitrine from Argentina
1920s Iron and Glass Art Deco Vitrine from Argentina

1920s Iron and Glass Art Deco Vitrine from Argentina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

legs, original glass shelves and working lock with brass key. Fantastic display cabinet.  

Category

Vintage 1920s Argentine Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Exceptional Mid-Century Wall Unit by Josef Frank
Exceptional Mid-Century Wall Unit by Josef Frank

Exceptional Mid-Century Wall Unit by Josef Frank

By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

shelves and the glass cabinet with two separate glass shelves. The glass display cabinet is lockable. Top

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Mid-Century Wall Unit by Josef Frank
Exceptional Mid-Century Wall Unit by Josef Frank

Exceptional Mid-Century Wall Unit by Josef Frank

By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

shelves and the glass cabinet with two separate glass shelves. The glass display cabinet is lockable. Top

Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Mid-Century Wall Unit by Josef Frank
Exceptional Mid-Century Wall Unit by Josef Frank

Exceptional Mid-Century Wall Unit by Josef Frank

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H 89.5 in W 118.5 in D 20 in

Exceptional Mid-Century Wall Unit by Josef Frank

By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

shelves. The glass display cabinet is lockable. Top sections can be detached from the cabinet. Designed in

Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

1930s Iron and Glass Vitrine
1930s Iron and Glass Vitrine

1930s Iron and Glass Vitrine

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H 60.25 in W 21 in D 17 in

1930s Iron and Glass Vitrine

Located in Los Angeles, CA

working lock with skeleton key. Fantastic display cabinet.  

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Vintage 1930s Belgian Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Danish Modern Peter Løvig Nielsen Teak Boomerang Writing Desk for Dansk
Danish Modern Peter Løvig Nielsen Teak Boomerang Writing Desk for Dansk

Danish Modern Peter Løvig Nielsen Teak Boomerang Writing Desk for Dansk

By Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in San Jose, CA

slide out tray. The backside is finished and provides additional storage with a locking bar cabinet and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Glass Illuminated Display Cabinet with Lock and Key by Pace
Mid-Century Modern Glass Illuminated Display Cabinet with Lock and Key by Pace

Mid-Century Modern Glass Illuminated Display Cabinet with Lock and Key by Pace

By Pace Furniture Company

Located in New York, NY

This austere and elegant illuminated display cabinet/vitrine was realized by Pace Furniture Company

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

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Enamel

Elegant Brass Wall Display Cabinet-1920s France
Elegant Brass Wall Display Cabinet-1920s France

Elegant Brass Wall Display Cabinet-1920s France

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H 33.86 in W 16.19 in D 6.3 in

Elegant Brass Wall Display Cabinet-1920s France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Handsome and presentable brass display wall cabinet, from early 1900s France. Made of quality glass

Category

Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Industrial Brushed Steel Apothecary Display Cabinet
Antique Industrial Brushed Steel Apothecary Display Cabinet

Antique Industrial Brushed Steel Apothecary Display Cabinet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Antique, lockable, apothecary, display cabinet circa 1890s features a brushed steel frame with

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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Steel

Iron Medical cabinet, 1930s
Iron Medical cabinet, 1930s

Iron Medical cabinet, 1930s

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H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in

Iron Medical cabinet, 1930s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Medical cabinet from the 1930s with the original lock and handle. This display cabinet is made of

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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

French Louis XV School Flame Mahogany Inlaid and Ormolu China Cabinet
French Louis XV School Flame Mahogany Inlaid and Ormolu China Cabinet

French Louis XV School Flame Mahogany Inlaid and Ormolu China Cabinet

Located in Big Flats, NY

French Louis XV school flame mahogany locking china display cabinet features crossbanded and inlaid

Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage Danish Teak Floating Executive Desk by Kai Kristiansen
Vintage Danish Teak Floating Executive Desk by Kai Kristiansen

Vintage Danish Teak Floating Executive Desk by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in San Jose, CA

bookshelf display with two locking storage cabinets on the backside. Original keys are included. Knee

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

1930s Iron and Glass Vitrine
1930s Iron and Glass Vitrine

1930s Iron and Glass Vitrine

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H 59.13 in W 19.38 in D 15.5 in

1930s Iron and Glass Vitrine

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Working lock with skeleton key. Fantastic display cabinet.  

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Vintage 1930s Argentine Vitrines

Materials

Iron

19th Century Exceptionally Large Glazed Bleached Bookcase Bibliothèque
19th Century Exceptionally Large Glazed Bleached Bookcase Bibliothèque

19th Century Exceptionally Large Glazed Bleached Bookcase Bibliothèque

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

further six lockable smaller doors. This cabinet displays 12 internally removable shelf trays, all of

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Antique Late 19th Century European Bookcases

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Pine

Fine Quality Brass Inlaid Rosewood Victorian Period Display Cabinet
Fine Quality Brass Inlaid Rosewood Victorian Period Display Cabinet

Fine Quality Brass Inlaid Rosewood Victorian Period Display Cabinet

By Collinson & Lock

Located in Darwen, GB

A fine quality brass inlaid rosewood Victorian period display cabinet by Collinson & Lock of London

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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Cabinets

Antique display cabinet  walnut  historicism  turned columns
Antique display cabinet  walnut  historicism  turned columns

Antique display cabinet walnut historicism turned columns

Located in Würzburg, DE

: 207cm D: 48cm Article: Antique display cabinet Item no.: 1033 Provenance: Historicism around 1880

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Antique Late 19th Century Baroque Revival Vitrines

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Vintage French Empire Style Walnut Display Cabinet / Sideboard
Vintage French Empire Style Walnut Display Cabinet / Sideboard

Vintage French Empire Style Walnut Display Cabinet / Sideboard

Located in Charlotte, NC

three distinct display cabinets with locking glass doors each with an adjustable wood shelf. Lower

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Early 20th Century American Empire Sideboards

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Brass

Vintage Danish Rosewood Desk
Vintage Danish Rosewood Desk

Vintage Danish Rosewood Desk

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H 28.5 in W 60.5 in D 29.5 in

Vintage Danish Rosewood Desk

By Gunni Omann

Located in Vancouver, BC

locking cabinet door.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Anton Borg & Arne Vodder for Vamo Teak Bookshelf with Desk Cabinet
Anton Borg & Arne Vodder for Vamo Teak Bookshelf with Desk Cabinet

Anton Borg & Arne Vodder for Vamo Teak Bookshelf with Desk Cabinet

By Arne Vodder, Anton Borg, Vamo Sonderborg

Located in San Francisco, CA

cabinet, and a generously sized angled display shelf. Lockable cabinet front drops down to provide a

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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By Mastercraft

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Locking Display Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal locking display cabinet for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every locking display cabinet was constructed with great care. Find 409 options for an antique or vintage locking display cabinet now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the locking display cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A locking display cabinet, designed in the mid-century modern, Victorian or louis xv style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one locking display cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but François Linke, Maison Kriéger and Dunbar produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Locking Display Cabinet?

A locking display cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,615, while the lowest priced sells for $700 and the highest can go for as much as $674,500.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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.

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