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Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Vitrines
Brass
Early 2000s Shelves
Iron
Vintage 1930s Italian Vitrines
Metal
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Modern Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Glass, Laminate, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Campaign Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Burl
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Corner Cupboards
Satinwood
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1860s Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Adam Style Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s French Regency Vitrines
Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1910s Chinese Cabinets
Hardwood
Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Bookcases
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Industrial Vitrines
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass
Mid-20th Century European Napoleon III Vitrines
Brass
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Ziricote
Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets
Bronze
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Cabinets
Stone
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Italian Apothecary Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Cabinets
Glass, Giltwood
Vintage 1970s American Modern Vitrines
Brass
2010s American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Vintage 1980s Regency Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Brass
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vitrines
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vitrines
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Rattan, Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Cabinets
Ebony, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Vitrines
Ormolu
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century American Campaign Vitrines
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English George III Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Bookcases
Satinwood
Late 20th Century American Ming Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Glass, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Industrial Vitrines
Glass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets
Satinwood
Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Cabinets
Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Iron
Antique 1880s French Vitrines
Satinwood
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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.
- 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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