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19th Century Painted Display Cabinet
19th Century Painted Display Cabinet

19th Century Painted Display Cabinet

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Unusual 19th century painted oak display cabinet on stand. 1840. Code: 8644 Dimensions: W: 45.5" (115.6 cm) H: 64" (162.6 cm) D: 11" (27.9 cm)

Category

Antique 19th Century European Vitrines

Materials

Oak

Napoleon III display cabinet, 19th century
Napoleon III display cabinet, 19th century

Napoleon III display cabinet, 19th century

Located in MILL, NL

French Napoleon III display cabinet Mid-19th-century display cabinet / bookcase.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Dolcevita 2-Door Display Cabinet
Dolcevita 2-Door Display Cabinet

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 rectangular frame with cabriole legs and two glass doors accented with an open design o...

Category

2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Ligne Roset Square Display Cabinet
Ligne Roset Square Display Cabinet

Ligne Roset Square Display Cabinet

$1,433Sale Price|50% Off

Ligne Roset Square Display Cabinet

By Ligne Roset

Located in Rochester, England

Introducing the stunning Square Display Cabinet by Ligne Roset, a must-have piece for any luxury home.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Arched Top Display China Cabinet
Arched Top Display China Cabinet

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-paneled doors, and an airy interior painted in a soft putty hue.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rustic Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Regency Mahogany Collector's Display Cabinet
Regency Mahogany Collector's Display Cabinet

Regency Mahogany Collector's Display Cabinet

Located in Bradenton, FL

An English Regency mahogany collector's display cabinet is an elegant and refined piece of furniture typical of the Regency period (early 19th century, roughly 1811–1820).

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XV-style Walnut Display Cabinet
Louis XV-style Walnut Display Cabinet

Louis XV-style Walnut Display Cabinet

Located in Beaune, FR

Solid walnut display cabinet in the Louis XV Rocaille style. The upper section features a display cabinet/silverware cabinet that opens with a large central door, three drawers in th...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Vintage Gothic Revival White Display Cabinet
Vintage Gothic Revival White Display Cabinet

Vintage Gothic Revival White Display Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Gothic Revival White Display Cabinet with Arched Glass Doors & Fluted Columns A striking vintage Gothic Revival display cabinet finished in crisp white, featuring elegan...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Sheraton Display Cabinet Mahogany Vitrine 1900
Sheraton Display Cabinet Mahogany Vitrine 1900

Sheraton Display Cabinet Mahogany Vitrine 1900

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Superb Sheraton Revival mahogany display cabinet with elegant proportions and exquisite decorative detailing Raised on graceful tapered legs terminating in spade feet Circa 1900 A us...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Sheraton Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

19thC Irish Mahogany Display Cabinet
19thC Irish Mahogany Display Cabinet

19thC Irish Mahogany Display Cabinet

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1900 19thC Irish Mahogany Display Cabinet sku 1823 W126 x D46 x H201 cm Weight 72 kg Internal depth shelf 41 cm

Category

Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

HENREDON Neoclassical Cherry China Display Cabinet
HENREDON Neoclassical Cherry China Display Cabinet

HENREDON Neoclassical Cherry China Display Cabinet

Located in Perkasie, PA

HENREDON Neoclassical Cherry China Display Cabinet – Item 67795 This impressive Henredon china display cabinet combines refined Neoclassical design with beautiful traditional detail...

Category

1990s American Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Cherry

19th c. English Mahogany Display Cabinet
19th c. English Mahogany Display Cabinet

19th c. English Mahogany Display Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

The 19th c. English Mahogany Display Cabinet is a handsome piece of furniture that exudes elegance and sophistication.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Narrow display cabinet in cherry wood
Narrow display cabinet in cherry wood

Narrow display cabinet in cherry wood

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Display cabinet in cherry wood - glass and mirror.

Category

1990s French Vitrines

Materials

Glass

Antique English Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet
Antique English Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet

Antique English Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet

Located in Nottingham, GB

An elegant early 20th-century English display cabinet, finely crafted from mahogany and distinguished by delicate decorative inlay, glazed doors and graceful proportions.

Category

Early 20th Century Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

Tray Top Mahogany Display Table
Tray Top Mahogany Display Table

Tray Top Mahogany Display Table

Located in Annville, PA

The Round Tray Top Mahogany Display Table from Niagara Furniture is an exercise in elegance.

Category

2010s Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Cattelan Italia Modernist Display Tower
Cattelan Italia Modernist Display Tower

Cattelan Italia Modernist Display Tower

By Cattelan Italia

Located in Chicago, IL

Tall and lighted display tower or vitrine by Cattelan Italia. All glass etagere with lock and well hinged glass door and three removable glass shelves.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Bookcase - Empire style mahogany display cabinet
Bookcase - Empire style mahogany display cabinet

Bookcase - Empire style mahogany display cabinet

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Bookcase - Empire style display cabinet with detached columns. It features a single shelf (Possibility to have custom shelves made at additional cost by our workshops).

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Museum Display Case
Antique Victorian Mahogany Museum Display Case

Antique Victorian Mahogany Museum Display Case

Located in Ware, GB

An impressive original Victorian mahogany museum display cabinet. Constructed in solid mahogany with a glazed upper display section and enclosed cupboard base.

Category

Antique 1840s Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Gustavian Style Two Door Display Case
Gustavian Style Two Door Display Case

Gustavian Style Two Door Display Case

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a very unique 2 door Gustavian style display case. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Philip Reinisch Glass Display Cabinet
Philip Reinisch Glass Display Cabinet

Philip Reinisch Glass Display Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, TX

Regency China Display Cabinet by Philip Reinisch A tall elegant glass display cabinet by Reinisch CO, Circa 1970s.

Category

Late 20th Century Regency Revival Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

19th-century antique mahogany display cabinet
19th-century antique mahogany display cabinet

19th-century antique mahogany display cabinet

Located in MILL, NL

English display cabinet / bookcase Originally from England.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Directoire Vitrine French Display Cabinet 1910
Directoire Vitrine French Display Cabinet 1910

Directoire Vitrine French Display Cabinet 1910

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A fine French Directoire style vitrine cabinet in mahogany, surmounted by a shaped white marble top above a glazed display compartment fitted with adjustable glass shelves The elegan...

Category

Vintage 1910s Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

German Biedermeier Display Cabinet, 19th century
German Biedermeier Display Cabinet, 19th century

German Biedermeier Display Cabinet, 19th century

Located in MILL, NL

German Biedermeier display cabinet / bookcase Cherry wood veneer over pine.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Pine

Edwardian Marquetry Bijouterie Display Table
Edwardian Marquetry Bijouterie Display Table

Edwardian Marquetry Bijouterie Display Table

Located in Altrincham, GB

Edwardian Marquetry Bijouterie Display Table of Mahogany Frame on Slender Cabriole Legs - 21"diam x 37"h

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Oak Barber Shop Display Cabinet
Antique Oak Barber Shop Display Cabinet

Antique Oak Barber Shop Display Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

Oak barber shop display cabinet featuring a glazed upper showcase with fixed side glass, a removable glass display shelf, and a glass top for viewing merchandise from above.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Display Cabinet
Mid-Century Modern Display Cabinet

Mid-Century Modern Display Cabinet

By Young Manufacturing Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Three sides of glass for display, shelves with glass, two large doors. Please confirm location NY or NJ

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

French 19th Century Display Showcase
French 19th Century Display Showcase

French 19th Century Display Showcase

Located in palm beach, FL

Hexagonal corner cabinet from a Parisian art gallery, this elegant vitrine is glazed on six sides on a wooden base. A practical and easy system allows adjusting the height of the two...

Category

Antique 1880s French Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Walnut Cado Display Shelf
Midcentury Walnut Cado Display Shelf

Midcentury Walnut Cado Display Shelf

By Poul Cadovius

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Beautiful Walnut Cado System display shelf thats meant to hold books or flat artwork.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Inlaid Corner Display Case, 19th Century
Inlaid Corner Display Case, 19th Century

Inlaid Corner Display Case, 19th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

Inlaid corner display case – 19th century Superb inlaid wood corner display case, dating from the 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Other Vitrines

Materials

Wood

Display cabinets Vitrines bronze frame
Display cabinets Vitrines bronze frame

Display cabinets Vitrines bronze frame

Located in New York, NY

Elegant and tasteful pair of display cabinets Vitrines. They are very well-made, HEAVY, and solid pair. bronze frames, Gilt Gesso carved wood/plaster legs ( Attached to the units).

Category

20th Century American Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

French Provincial Painted Display Cabinet
French Provincial Painted Display Cabinet

French Provincial Painted Display Cabinet

Located in Westwood, NJ

The sleek white harvest exterior, combined with a warm, wood-toned interior, creates a striking contrast that highlights the beauty of your displayed items. The cabinet features lar...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Wonderful English Painted Display Cabinet
Wonderful English Painted Display Cabinet

Wonderful English Painted Display Cabinet

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Wonderful 19th century English painted and glazed oak display cabinet / bookcase with sliding doors and adjustable shelving. 1860.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Ebony 1-Door Display Cabinet
Ebony 1-Door Display Cabinet

Ebony 1-Door Display Cabinet

By Annibale Colombo

Located in Milan, IT

This striking display cabinet effortlessly merges modern and classic influences for a result of undeniable allure.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Glass, Ebony

Vintage Mahogany Display Vitrine Cabinet
Vintage Mahogany Display Vitrine Cabinet

Vintage Mahogany Display Vitrine Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, CA

This elegant vintage mahogany display cabinet has a mirrored back and two glass shelves to exhibit your special treasures.

Category

20th Century Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Lovely Display Cabinet / Tallboy, France
Lovely Display Cabinet / Tallboy, France

Lovely Display Cabinet / Tallboy, France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Handsome antique display cabinet / tallboy, and a super way for storing dishes/porcelain, wine glasses and cutlery.

Category

Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Black Lacquer Bookcase Display Cabinet
Black Lacquer Bookcase Display Cabinet

Black Lacquer Bookcase Display Cabinet

Located in North York, ON

The cabinet features inset glass on the shelves, creating a beautiful display area for your books, decorative items, or collectibles.

Category

2010s American Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Monumental 19thC Ebonised Pine Bookcase / Display
Monumental 19thC Ebonised Pine Bookcase / Display

Monumental 19thC Ebonised Pine Bookcase / Display

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 Monumental 19thC Ebonised Pine Bookcase / Display sku 896A W260 x D30.5 x H196 cm Internal shelf depth 17 cm Weight 71Kg

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Fruitwood, Pine

Illuminated Lucite Wall-Mounted Display Shelf
Illuminated Lucite Wall-Mounted Display Shelf

Illuminated Lucite Wall-Mounted Display Shelf

Located in Highland, IN

This custom made 1970s lucite display shelf mounts on the wall with a French cleat.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Lucite

Display cabinet Louis-Philippe period restored
Display cabinet Louis-Philippe period restored

Display cabinet Louis-Philippe period restored

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Glazed library bookcase in walnut and walnut veneer Louis-Philippe period. Restored. Bubble glass very uncommon. Excellent condition. Dimensions: width 83 cm, height 149 cm, depth 83...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

French Display Cabinet early 20th century
French Display Cabinet early 20th century

French Display Cabinet early 20th century

Located in MILL, NL

French display cabinet, grey Early 20th-century French display cabinet.

Category

Early 20th Century Vitrines

Materials

Pine

Small Japanese display cabinet, circa 1925
Small Japanese display cabinet, circa 1925

Small Japanese display cabinet, circa 1925

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

The cabinet features a glass door, two small drawers, and a spacious bottom drawer, allowing for both storage and display. The original metal handles, hinges, and key plate enhance i...

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Japonisme Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Elm

Antique Chinese Hardwood Display Cabinet
Antique Chinese Hardwood Display Cabinet

Antique Chinese Hardwood Display Cabinet

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Chinese hardwood display cabinet having a pierced gallery top above stepped shelves and supported by turned columns, four inlaid cupboards doors and two drawers with carved h...

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Brass Display Cabinet - Vitrine
Antique Brass Display Cabinet - Vitrine

Antique Brass Display Cabinet - Vitrine

Located in København, København

Large French antique brass vitrine with 2 glass shelves, mirrored top and bottom as well as back. The vitrine is made by renowned Parisian manufaturer S.I.V. (Société Industrielles d...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Large Vernis Martin Display Cabinet
Large Vernis Martin Display Cabinet

Large Vernis Martin Display Cabinet

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Large early 20th century French gilt metal mounted vitrine, serpentine and bombe form, C-scroll pediment decorated with extending flower heads, shaped front enclosed by single glazed...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Vitrines

Materials

Walnut

18th C Dutch Rococo Display Cabinet
18th C Dutch Rococo Display Cabinet

18th C Dutch Rococo Display Cabinet

Located in New Orleans, LA

There is a quiet confidence to this exceptional 18th-century Dutch Rococo display cabinet—an authenticity that only centuries can bestow.

Category

Antique 1780s Dutch Vitrines

Materials

Wood

Vintage Architectural Distressed Wood Display Counter
Vintage Architectural Distressed Wood Display Counter

Vintage Architectural Distressed Wood Display Counter

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

In great vintage condition, the counter displays a heavy, sought-after patina with chipping paint and surface wear that highlights its history.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass, Metal

19th Century Satinwood Display Case
19th Century Satinwood Display Case

19th Century Satinwood Display Case

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th century satinwood display case, the glazed top and sides raised over shaped and carved apron terminating on marlborough leg.

Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Neoclassical Revival Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Satinwood

Sheraton Revival Mahogany Bookcase Display Cabinet
Sheraton Revival Mahogany Bookcase Display Cabinet

Sheraton Revival Mahogany Bookcase Display Cabinet

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous Sheraton revival mahogany bookcase Classic broken arch pediment to the top Intricate inlay work includes floral motifs and urn motifs Offered in great shape ready for home u...

Category

Vintage 1980s Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Globe Wernicke Bookcase Display Unit
Globe Wernicke Bookcase Display Unit

Globe Wernicke Bookcase Display Unit

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A 1920s mahogany six-section bookcase with bevelled glass up and over doors, each shelf bearing the label of the maker The Globe-Wernicke Co. Ltd, Office and Library Furnishers, Lond...

Category

20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany cylindrical vitrine, curio display cabinet
Mahogany cylindrical vitrine, curio display cabinet

Mahogany cylindrical vitrine, curio display cabinet

Located in Reepham, GB

A fine freestanding 20th Century column design cabinet featuring curved seamless glass sides that provide a 360 degree view of it’s contents. It includes a single glass curved door a...

Category

20th Century Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

Rosewood Display Cabinet by Skovby
Rosewood Display Cabinet by Skovby

Rosewood Display Cabinet by Skovby

By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rich rosewood cabinet with glass doors and shelves by Skovby. Please confirm location.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Victorian Satinwood Display Cabinet
Antique Victorian Satinwood Display Cabinet

Antique Victorian Satinwood Display Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A magnificent and very rare antique Victorian satinwood display cabinet, beautifully made from inlaid satinwood.

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood, Glass, Fabric

French Display Cabinet, circa 1880
French Display Cabinet, circa 1880

French Display Cabinet, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

French rosewood cabinet vitrine with one drawer, glass door for display circa 1880, five shelves, antique key included.

Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Satinwood Display Cabinet
19th Century Satinwood Display Cabinet

19th Century Satinwood Display Cabinet

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th century satinwood display cabinet in the Sheraton style, having a pierced brass gallery above two glazed doors, opening to reveal two shelves inside, flaked either side by gradu...

Category

Antique 1890s British Sheraton Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood

Neoclassical Armoire (30"), Copper Display Cabinet
Neoclassical Armoire (30"), Copper Display Cabinet

Neoclassical Armoire (30"), Copper Display Cabinet

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Functions as a wardrobe, armoire, storage cabinet, clothing cabinet, linen press, or display cabinet. The form integrates naturally into Art Deco, Hollywood Regency, and Contemporary...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Silver, Sheet Metal

Neoclassical Armoire (30"), Brass Display Cabinet
Neoclassical Armoire (30"), Brass Display Cabinet

Neoclassical Armoire (30"), Brass Display Cabinet

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Functions as a wardrobe, armoire, storage cabinet, clothing cabinet, linen press, or display cabinet. The form integrates naturally into Art Deco, Hollywood Regency, and Contemporary...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Silver, Sheet Metal

20th Century Italian Brass Display Cabinet
20th Century Italian Brass Display Cabinet

20th Century Italian Brass Display Cabinet

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

20th Century Italian brass display cupboard on ebonised base. With a large glazed door and two opening handles this cabinet has three glass shelves and is lovely quality. 

Category

20th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

English Hepplewhite-Style Painted Display Cabinet
English Hepplewhite-Style Painted Display Cabinet

English Hepplewhite-Style Painted Display Cabinet

Located in Troy, MI

This English display cabinet follows the Hepplewhite tradition in two parts, both featuring a bow-fronted form.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Hepplewhite Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Oak

Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Carved Display Case
Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Carved Display Case

Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Carved Display Case

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Beautiful antique Chinese Chinoiserie open shelves vitrine , handcarved red wood burled stump, storage drawers and doors at bottom.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Redwood

Paul Frankl small  display cabinet
Paul Frankl small  display cabinet

Paul Frankl small display cabinet

By Paul Frankl

Located in Westport, CT

Paul Frankl creme Cork Mahogany Display Cabinet

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Display Cases For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of display cases for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, all display cases available were constructed with great care. We have 21963 antique and vintage display cases in-stock, while there are 1416 modern editions to choose from as well. Display cases have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Display cases bearing mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many display cases are appealing in their simplicity, but Poul Cadovius, Mastercraft and Henredon produced popular display cases that are worth a look.

How Much are Display Cases?

Display cases can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,997, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $21,247,058.

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.

Questions About Display Cases

  • 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.

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