Display Cases
2010s Italian Cabinets
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Shelves
Mirror, Wood
2010s Italian Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Chippendale Bookcases
Glass, Wood
2010s Italian Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1930s Cabinets
Glass, Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Antique 1830s Czech Biedermeier Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
20th Century Indian Art Deco Vitrines
Teak
Vintage 1910s British Vitrines
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Bookcases
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Bookcases
Glass, Wood
2010s Italian Cabinets
Metal
20th Century English Georgian Vitrines
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Credenzas
Glass, Wood
Antique 18th Century Dutch Cabinets
Blown Glass, Oak
2010s American Post-Modern Shelves
Steel
20th Century American Shelves
Birch
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Gesso
Antique 18th Century Dutch Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1920s Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Vitrines
Steel
Early 20th Century Portuguese Late Victorian Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Vitrines
Glass, Giltwood
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cupboards
Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Cabinets
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1950s German Vitrines
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Shelves
Metal
2010s Renaissance Cabinets
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Wood
20th Century Cupboards
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1920s German Industrial Vitrines
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Cabinets
Plexiglass, Wood
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1960s Cabinets
Glass, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Bookcases
Wood
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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.
- 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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