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Rustic Display Bamboo Ladder Rack
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Rustic Display Bamboo Ladder Rack. Rustic Display Bamboo Ladder Rack. Perfect condition, natural
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Late 20th Century French Rustic Shelves

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Bamboo

Rustic Display Bamboo Ladder Rack
Rustic Display Bamboo Ladder Rack
$548
H 66.93 in W 19.69 in D 1.58 in
Beautiful patinated large rustic oak display case, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / display case / oak, glass / mid-century A large display case made in wood with 3
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Antique Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

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Glass, Wood, Oak

Rustic Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
mahogany, this cabinet exudes rustic elegance with its natural finish that beautifully highlights the
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Credenzas

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Glass, Wood

Rustic Display Cabinet
Rustic Display Cabinet
$3,135 / item
H 36 in W 72 in D 16 in
Antique French Display Cabinet Rustic Mahogany Vitrine 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Amex Master Card Visa Discover Returns Policy 7 Antique French Display Cabinet Rustic Mahogany
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Antique 1840s Cabinets

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Mahogany

Rustic French table display cabinet, ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / table cabinet / wood, facet cut glass / rustic / mid century Small display cabinet
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Antique Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

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Glass, Wood

Rustic French table display cabinet, ca. 1900
Rustic French table display cabinet, ca. 1900
$2,367
H 25.2 in W 17.72 in D 14.18 in
Rustic Oak Cupboard Display Cabinet, Mid-Century
Located in Evergreen, CO
the cupboard was stained gives it a rustic appearance. Its double body construction provides practical
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Cupboards

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Oak

Rustic Oak Cupboard Display Cabinet, Mid-Century
Rustic Oak Cupboard Display Cabinet, Mid-Century
$3,695
H 76.75 in W 62 in D 19.5 in
Industrial Rustic Distressed Metal Shelving Bookcase or Display Unit
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Mid to Late 20th Century Industrial Rustic distressed metal shelving, bookcase, or
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Shelves

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Metal

Primitive Rustic European Farmhouse Dresser Display Unit with Storage Shelves
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A beautiful unique rustic dresser unit, originates from a Hungarian village farmhouse. A very old
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Antique Mid-19th Century Hungarian Primitive Dressers

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Elm, Pine

Primitive Rustic European Farmhouse Dresser Display Unit with Storage Shelves
Primitive Rustic European Farmhouse Dresser Display Unit with Storage Shelves
$2,500 Sale Price
20% Off
H 64.75 in W 40.75 in D 16.75 in
Rustic Black Forest Walnut Display Box with Etched Glass and A Carved Fox
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest (4th Quarter 19th Century) walnut carved table top display cabinet box with
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Cabinets

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Walnut, Glass

Rustic Kitchen Display Cabinet with Doors, Shelves and Drawers in the Lower Part
Located in Marbella, ES
Rustic Kitchen Display Cabinet with Doors, Shelves and Drawers in the Lower Part
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Early 20th Century Spanish Shelves

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Glass, Wood

Country Painted Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Country painted display cabinet is made with reclaimed pine and has a hand-rubbed white painted
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Bookcases

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Glass, Wood

Country Painted Display Cabinet
Country Painted Display Cabinet
$9,036 / item
H 90 in W 60 in D 19 in
Arched Top Display China Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in a rich walnut tone, this tall display cabinet features a gracefully curved top, glass
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rustic Bookcases

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Glass, Wood

Arched Top Display China Cabinet
Arched Top Display China Cabinet
$6,885 / item
H 88 in W 48 in D 20 in
20th Century Portuguese Two-body Display Cabinet
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Two-body display cabinet. An imposing and functional piece characterised by the beauty of solid
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Rustic Vitrines

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Wood, Glass

20th Century Portuguese Two-body Display Cabinet
20th Century Portuguese Two-body Display Cabinet
$841
H 74.81 in W 50.01 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Jasper Blue Jelly Cabinet Cupboard Curio Display Buffet Console Table
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
design inspired by American Jelly Cabinets from the 19th century. Great for use as a curio, display
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Cabinets

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Hardwood, Paint

Vintage Jasper Blue Jelly Cabinet Cupboard Curio Display Buffet Console Table
Vintage Jasper Blue Jelly Cabinet Cupboard Curio Display Buffet Console Table
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 50.5 in W 19.25 in D 47 in
Long Birch Bark Panel And Glass Display Showcase Cabinet for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Deep Country Style display cabinet acquired from a long running Northeastern Woodland theme
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20th Century American Rustic Vitrines

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Glass, Wood

Vintage Raw Wood Pine Storage or Display Cabinets with Cubby Holes, Sold Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
with their rustic appearance and convenient design. Ideal to display or store items at your convenience
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Mid-20th Century English Rustic Cabinets

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Pine

19th Century Painted Store Counter ~ Display Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century painted store counter ~ display cabinet is a marvelous artifact from the Belle Epoque
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Antique 1890s French Rustic Dry Bars

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Glass, Wood

20th Century Vitrines walnut with two-door display cabinet with drawers
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian walnut display cabinet with two glass doors on the top and drawers on the bottom. The
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Late 20th Century Italian Rustic Vitrines

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Glass, Walnut, Fir

20th Century Vitrines walnut with two-door display cabinet with drawers
20th Century Vitrines walnut with two-door display cabinet with drawers
$1,422 Sale Price
33% Off
H 74.02 in W 49.22 in D 19.69 in

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Rustic Stripped Oak French Renaissance Style Display Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
Here we have a beautiful antique small display cabinet from France. Fashioned of lovely stripped
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Cabinets

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Oak

Rustic Stacked Glass-Front Display Cabinet in Natural Wood
Located in High Point, NC
This is a rustic, multi-tiered glass-front display cabinet crafted from natural, unfinished wood
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Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Cabinets

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Wood

Early 20th Century Grain Lift Rustic Display Shelf
Located in Round Top, TX
. As seen in photos, this can be raised and lowered creating unique display options. Original ropes and
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Early 20th Century Danish Rustic Shelves

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Metal

Rustic Teak Cabinet with Glass Display Windows and Storage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made with durable and weather resistant naturally bleached Teak wood, this rustic cabinet features
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Late 20th Century North American American Craftsman Cabinets

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Glass, Teak

Arts & Crafts Adirondack Small Wood Tree Branch Rustic Bookcase Display Shelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arts & Crafts Adirondack small wooden tree branch Rustic bookcase display shelf. Item features nice
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Mid-20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Shelves

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Wood

19th Century French Hand-Carved Pine and Oak Rustic Vitrine or Display Cabinet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
woods, depending on what was available in the region and on hand. This rustic vitrine features a hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Cabinets

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Oak, Pine

Pine Display Cabinet, 1920's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Wooden display cabinet from the 1920s with four shelves. Painted in a beautiful old-green color.
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Vintage 1920s Hungarian Rustic Cabinets

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Glass, Pine

Pine Display Cabinet, 1920's
Pine Display Cabinet, 1920's
H 74.41 in W 48.82 in D 19.69 in
Eros Blue Display Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Eros blue display bookcase, made of oak, is designed to feature the rustic beauty of reclaimed
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Bookcases

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Wood

Eros Blue Display Bookcase
Eros Blue Display Bookcase
H 92 in W 94 in D 22 in
Pine Display Cabinet, 1930's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
with a professional old-green painted finish. This will make a wonderful bookcase or display case.
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Rustic Vitrines

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Glass, Pine

Pine Display Cabinet, 1930's
Pine Display Cabinet, 1930's
H 72.84 in W 43.31 in D 15.36 in
Pine Display Cabinet, 1930's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
, this will make a wonderful bookcase or display case.
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Vintage 1930s French Rustic Vitrines

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Glass, Pine

Pine Display Cabinet, 1930's
Pine Display Cabinet, 1930's
H 87.8 in W 51.19 in D 17.72 in
Pine Display Cabinet, 1920's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Wooden display cabinet from the 1920s with two shelves. Painted in a beautiful deep blue. Small
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Vintage 1920s Hungarian Rustic Vitrines

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Glass, Pine

Pine Display Cabinet, 1920's
Pine Display Cabinet, 1920's
H 66.54 in W 42.52 in D 16.15 in
Vintage Wooden Display Cabinet with Hand-Painted Glass Doors
Located in High Point, NC
This antique wooden display cabinet is a striking early 20th-century piece, featuring hand-painted
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Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Cabinets

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Wood, Pine

18th Century Display Cabinet made of Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Beautiful Provincial display cabinet from the 18th century made of solid oak. Consisting of an
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Antique 18th Century German Rustic Cabinets

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Glass, Oak

18th Century Display Cabinet made of Oak
18th Century Display Cabinet made of Oak
H 83.47 in W 55.12 in D 24.41 in
French Antique White Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
display, this cabinet effortlessly transforms any room into a curated showcase of your finest pieces. With
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Bookcases

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Wood

Large pine display cabinet, 1930’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Large pine display cabinet, made around 1930. With four doors and 3 shelves behind them. The
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Rustic Vitrines

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Glass, Pine

Large pine display cabinet, 1930’s
Large pine display cabinet, 1930’s
H 65.75 in W 78.75 in D 16.15 in
Antique French Store Display Shelf Bin
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique store display shelf was designed as a store bin, but makes a great bookcase for the casual
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Antique 1890s European Rustic Shelves

Late 20th Century Vintage Primitive Patinated Display Hutch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho Display hutch. A brilliant teal with a natural wood interior. Acquired at a
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

Late 19th Century Painted Teak Glazed Display Cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 19th century painted teak glazed display cabinet, circa 1890. Burmese tall 2 part cabinet
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Rustic Cabinets

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Teak

Pine Kitchen Cabinet, Display Vitrine, 1930's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique kitchen display cabinet. Made of pine during the 1930s in France. The pine wooden display
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Vintage 1930s French Rustic Vitrines

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Glass, Pine

Pine Kitchen Cabinet, Display Vitrine, 1930's
Pine Kitchen Cabinet, Display Vitrine, 1930's
H 64.18 in W 44.89 in D 16.54 in
Vintage Painted Glass Display Cabinet, Glazed Cupboard
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Eastern European glazed cabinet with original paint and pine interior. With three shelves.  
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Rustic Cupboards

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Glass, Pine

Antique Portuguese Wood & Glass Storage Cupboard Display Cabinet
Located in Detroit, MI
This incredible antique Portuguese wooden farmhouse display cabinet circa 1900 is perfectly aged
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Rustic Cupboards

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Brass

Late 19th Century Mexican Country Store Display
By OTHR
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Late 19th century Mexican Country store display found in Western México.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Mexican Rustic Shelves

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Wood

Late 19th Century Mexican Country Store Display
Late 19th Century Mexican Country Store Display
H 100.4 in W 74.81 in D 13.78 in
Monumental English Oak Haberdashery Display Bookcase Cabinet 18 ft.
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand English haberdashery store boutique display cabinet or bookcase crafted from oak on a
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20th Century English Rustic Bookcases

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Brass

Antique Ebonized Display Case
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique ebonized display case with silk lining, angular lift up glass framed door, and turned legs
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Early 20th Century Rustic Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

Antique Ebonized Display Case
Antique Ebonized Display Case
H 37 in W 41 in D 28 in
Antique Swedish Rustic Kitchen ~ Bakery Display Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Swedish Rustic Kitchen ~ Bakery Display cabinet was designed to work equally as well in a
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Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Cupboards

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Glass, Pine

Rustic Barnwood Pine Three Shelf Display Étagère
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large early 20th century American rustic three shelf display or étagère. Constructed from weathered
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20th Century American Rustic Shelves

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Pine

Custom Paint Decorated Rustic Style Display Shelf
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An interesting design with three adjustable shelves and three lower drawers. The openwork front frame with three arches. and pilaster supports. Painted overall in a cream-taupe tone....
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20th Century Rustic Shelves

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Wood

Custom Wood Three Part Display Bookshelf Shelves In Rustic Style
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Condition: Please see detail photos. There is various acceptable wear in keeping with the Rustic
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20th Century Rustic Bookcases

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Glass, Wood

Vintage Farmhouse Display Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A perfect fit for a Colonial or Rustic styled home, this modest piece boasts a beautiful (glassless
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Early 20th Century Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Farmhouse Display Cabinet
Vintage Farmhouse Display Cabinet
H 74.5 in W 45 in D 14 in
19th Century Swedish Glazed Painted Display Cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
2 part rustic display cabinet circa 1870. 2 double door glazed doors top and bottom, 2 shelves in
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Cabinets

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Pine

Vintage Pine and Glass Display Cabinet, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This Eastern European cabinet retains its original paint and pine interior. It features four shelves.
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Vintage 1940s Hungarian Rustic Cupboards

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Glass, Pine

Vintage Pine and Glass Display Cabinet, 1940s
Vintage Pine and Glass Display Cabinet, 1940s
H 75.99 in W 39.38 in D 16.15 in
Early American Display Case
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome display case/ vitrine with glass swing out door and glass panels on side with remnants of
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Vitrines

Early American Display Case
Early American Display Case
H 35 in W 27 in D 12 in
General Store Glass Display Case
Located in Chicago, IL
Measures: 77.5" W x 27" D x 40.5" H Salvaged from a general store Patinaed wood finish Original glass Mirrored sliding back panels,  20th century American.
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20th Century American Rustic Vitrines

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Glass, Mirror, Wood

General Store Glass Display Case
General Store Glass Display Case
H 40.5 in W 77.5 in D 27 in

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Display Case Rustic For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic display case rustic available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and pine, every display case rustic was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a display case rustic — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each display case rustic bearing Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Display Case Rustic?

Prices for a display case rustic start at $350 and top out at $8,691 with the average selling for $1,999.

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.

Questions About Display Case Rustic
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A 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.