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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

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

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

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

English Display Mahogany Cabinet Around 1910
English Display Mahogany Cabinet Around 1910

English Display Mahogany Cabinet Around 1910

Located in Apeldoorn, NL

Antique mahogany shop cabinet with 24 drawers behind glasses in sliding doors and 6 large closed drawers. Made entirely of solid mahogany. Very nice quality. With these types of shop...

Category

Vintage 1910s Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

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

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

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

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

Vintage Glass Display Cabinet, Germany, 1940s
Vintage Glass Display Cabinet, Germany, 1940s

Vintage Glass Display Cabinet, Germany, 1940s

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A slender vintage glass display cabinet, defined by its light presence and refined proportions.

Category

Vintage 1940s German Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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

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

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

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

A regency period mahogany display cabinet
A regency period mahogany display cabinet

A regency period mahogany display cabinet

Located in London, GB

The rectangular form is topped with a substantial, molded cornice displaying the warm tones and natural grain of the wood.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

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

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

Small walnut art deco display cabinet
Small walnut art deco display cabinet

Small walnut art deco display cabinet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Small walnut art deco display cabinet in original vintage condition with signs of use.

Category

Vintage 1930s Slovak Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Dutch Marquetry Bombe Vitrine Display Cabinet
Dutch Marquetry Bombe Vitrine Display Cabinet

Dutch Marquetry Bombe Vitrine Display Cabinet

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A fine Dutch bombe shaped vitrine (display cabinet) from the late 19th century, richly decorated in floral marquetry across the drawer fronts, sides, and glazed upper cabinet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Vitrines

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Outstanding Demi Lune Mahogany Display Cabinet
Outstanding Demi Lune Mahogany Display Cabinet

Outstanding Demi Lune Mahogany Display Cabinet

Located in Swadlincote, GB

Wonderful deep demi lune mahogany display cabinet, with astra glazing bars, four heavy glass shelves, standing on outswept legs, excellent colour and condition. 66" high 28" wide 15...

Category

20th Century Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Gustavian Black-Painted Bureau Display Cabinet
Gustavian Black-Painted Bureau Display Cabinet

Gustavian Black-Painted Bureau Display Cabinet

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant Gustavian black-painted bureau display cabinet in three sections, crafted with fine classical detailing and beautiful patina.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany & Glass Display Cabinet
Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany & Glass Display Cabinet

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany & Glass Display Cabinet

Located in San Francisco, CA

On offer is a mahogany, light-filled display cabinet. Crafted in the Sheraton Revival style (circa 1880–1910), it echoes Thomas Sheraton's refined Neoclassical designs from a century...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sheraton Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood

vintage display cabinet  sideboard  1950s  Swedish
vintage display cabinet  sideboard  1950s  Swedish

vintage display cabinet sideboard 1950s Swedish

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage display cabinet sideboard 1950s Swedish period 1950s design unknown Sweden condition good light signs of wear/patina size 130 x 130 x 28 (hxwxd) details wood; gla...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Napoleon III Period Collector's Display Cabinet
Napoleon III Period Collector's Display Cabinet

Napoleon III Period Collector's Display Cabinet

Located in Brussels, Brussels

A unique 19th-century Napoleon III period collector's or jeweler's display cabinet. Superb craftsmanship in blackened and gilded wood, composed of two glass doors and two drawers.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines

Materials

Wood

Antique Industrial Kitchen Island / Display Table
Antique Industrial Kitchen Island / Display Table

Antique Industrial Kitchen Island / Display Table

Located in Oakville, CT

Antique Printer's Cabinet by Hamilton Manufacturing Co, Two Rivers, WI (Serial Number 3975-23114-32) Overall Dimensions: 31" deep x 39 1/4" wide x 38 1/2" high Drawer Dimensions: 1...

Category

Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Berlin Iron, Steel

George II Walnut Breakfront Display Bookcase
George II Walnut Breakfront Display Bookcase

George II Walnut Breakfront Display Bookcase

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

Inside, adjustable glass shelves are perfect for displaying books, ceramics, or other favorite items.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Edwardian Display Cabinet Mahogany Bookcase 1900
Edwardian Display Cabinet Mahogany Bookcase 1900

Edwardian Display Cabinet Mahogany Bookcase 1900

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A very elegant Edwardian display cabinet in rich mahogany, finely inlaid and set on slender cabriole supports Circa 1900 Bought from a private residence in London's Queens Park The g...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Massive Art Deco Mirrored Display Cabinet
Massive Art Deco Mirrored Display Cabinet

Massive Art Deco Mirrored Display Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

Monumental Art Deco display cabinet with mirrored back and reverse-painted figural glass.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Early 20th Century Mahogany Display Case
Early 20th Century Mahogany Display Case

Early 20th Century Mahogany Display Case

Located in Dekalb, IL

This is a turn-of-the-century American commercial display case, built expressly for retail or institutional use.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Gustavian Style Glass Door Display Case
Gustavian Style Glass Door Display Case

Gustavian Style Glass Door Display Case

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique 4 glass door top display case. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Midnight Black" the top, side cabinets shelves are 10" Deep center cabinet is 12...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid Victorian Burr Walnut Display Cabinet
Mid Victorian Burr Walnut Display Cabinet

Mid Victorian Burr Walnut Display Cabinet

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A mid Victorian burr walnut display cabinet, of rectangular breakfront form, with four glazed doors and sides, mirror-backed with two adjustable glass shelves, decorated with delicat...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Gustavian Style Glass Door Display Cupboard
Gustavian Style Glass Door Display Cupboard

Gustavian Style Glass Door Display Cupboard

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Beautiful and unique Gustavian style glass top cupboard. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Edwardian Display Cabinet Mahogany Vitrine 1910
Edwardian Display Cabinet Mahogany Vitrine 1910

Edwardian Display Cabinet Mahogany Vitrine 1910

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a period Edwardian display cabinet circa 1910 Mahogany construction with boxwood and satinwood line inlay, giving it a restrained but sophisticated decorative touch F...

Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood

Dutch Marquetry Display Cabinet Circa 1800
Dutch Marquetry Display Cabinet Circa 1800

Dutch Marquetry Display Cabinet Circa 1800

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb keyhole escutcheons with figures. The display cabinet has been completely hand polished in our workshops.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Style Display Cabinet
Louis XVI Style Display Cabinet

Louis XVI Style Display Cabinet

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th century French kingwood vitrine. Having gilded ormolu mounts, a single glass door, opening to reveal two shelves within. Raised on cabriole legs, termin...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Ormolu

Danish Art Deco Display Case, circa 1920
Danish Art Deco Display Case, circa 1920

Danish Art Deco Display Case, circa 1920

Located in Kastrup, DK

Danish Art Deco display case crafted from black-painted wood with a simple, functional design.

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Wooden Glass-Front Display Cupboard Cabinet
Wooden Glass-Front Display Cupboard Cabinet

Wooden Glass-Front Display Cupboard Cabinet

Located in High Point, NC

Colors may also vary slightly from their appearance in photos due to differences in monitor display settings and lighting conditions during photography.

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Late Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Display Cabinet
Late Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Display Cabinet

Late Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Display Cabinet

Located in Worcester, GB

Late Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Display Cabinet Period: c.1890 Material: Rosewood, Inlaid Wood, Brass Origin: England This elegant Late Victorian display cabinet is crafted from ros...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Display Cabinet by Piet Hein Eek
Display Cabinet by Piet Hein Eek

Display Cabinet by Piet Hein Eek

By Piet Hein Eek

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful, delicate piece that allows for whatever you choose to display to speak.

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chadwick’s Sewing Cottons Haberdashery Display Case
Chadwick’s Sewing Cottons Haberdashery Display Case

Chadwick’s Sewing Cottons Haberdashery Display Case

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Chadwick’s Sewing Cottons Haberdashery Display Case This Charming little cabinet is made to sit on a Haberdashers counter top, there are 2 drawers, the top one still contains some ...

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century French display case vitrine
19th Century French display case vitrine

19th Century French display case vitrine

Located in Surrey, BC

Original , country store counter display case with , cast feet . original butter cream paint ..hardware and opening compartment with bevelled glass.

Category

Antique 1890s French Country Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Antique Large Glass Display Cabinet / Shop Counter
Antique Large Glass Display Cabinet / Shop Counter

Antique Large Glass Display Cabinet / Shop Counter

Located in Apeldoorn, NL

Explore the beauty of yesteryears with this timeless display cabinet. Display has signs of patina, shown in pictures.

Category

Mid-20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese display cabinet
Early 20th Century Chinese display cabinet

Early 20th Century Chinese display cabinet

Located in Martlesham, GB

Ideal for displaying items and the cabinet is in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1910s Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Art Deco Figured Walnut Bowfront Display Cabinet
Art Deco Figured Walnut Bowfront Display Cabinet

Art Deco Figured Walnut Bowfront Display Cabinet

Located in Oakwood, GA

The cabinet features a projecting bowed center section flanked by two glazed display compartments, creating an unusually handsome combination of concealed storage and open display.

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Wood, Walnut

MOBILI COLOMBO Mahogany Neoclassical Vitrine Display Cabinet
MOBILI COLOMBO Mahogany Neoclassical Vitrine Display Cabinet

MOBILI COLOMBO Mahogany Neoclassical Vitrine Display Cabinet

Located in Perkasie, PA

A lighted interior and fabric-lined back further enhance the display, while adjustable shelves provide flexibility for showcasing pieces of varying sizes.

Category

Vintage 1980s Neoclassical Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Wooden Display Cabinet with Glass Top
Antique Wooden Display Cabinet with Glass Top

Antique Wooden Display Cabinet with Glass Top

Located in Dekalb, IL

Inside, two adjustable glass shelves offer flexible display options for merchandise, collectibles, or décor.

Category

Early 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Grey-Painted Display Cabinet with Drawers, 1890
Grey-Painted Display Cabinet with Drawers, 1890

Grey-Painted Display Cabinet with Drawers, 1890

Located in Lejre, DK

Antique display cabinet with a grey-painted finish, glass doors and drawers in the lower section.

Category

Antique 1890s Danish Gustavian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Walnut Bookcase Display Cabinet 1930
Art Deco Walnut Bookcase Display Cabinet 1930

Art Deco Walnut Bookcase Display Cabinet 1930

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Stylish Art Deco bookcase and display cabinet in richly figured walnut Asymmetrical design with seven drawers to the left side Open shelving to the right providing useful display spa...

Category

Vintage 1930s Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

18C German Walnut Baroque Display Cabinet
18C German Walnut Baroque Display Cabinet

18C German Walnut Baroque Display Cabinet

Located in London, GB

Baroque cabinet, middle/end of the 18th century. Elaborately inlaid with walnut burl wood, among other things with key and original lock and fittings. Two-part piece with glass cabin...

Category

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

A Fine Victorian Satinwood Display Cabinet
A Fine Victorian Satinwood Display Cabinet

A Fine Victorian Satinwood Display Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A Beautiful Victorian Satinwood Display Cabinet Delicate Intricate Carving Lovely Glazed Doors with Astragal Glazing Bars The Interior Consists on Shelves lined Hand Painted Floral ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Display Cabinet, 1920s
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Display Cabinet, 1920s

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Display Cabinet, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School display cabinet. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Macassar, Padouk

Henredon Scene One Campaign Display Cabinet
Henredon Scene One Campaign Display Cabinet

Henredon Scene One Campaign Display Cabinet

By Henredon

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Timeless design in this Henredon Scene One Campaign display cabinet. Classic streamline lines with inset brass hardware. 2 door lower cabinet with adjustable shelf, 3 adjustable glas...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Campaign Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Corner Display Case In Marquetry, 20th Century
Corner Display Case In Marquetry, 20th Century

Corner Display Case In Marquetry, 20th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

Corner display cabinet in marquetry, circa 1900 Elegant corner display cabinet from the late 19th or early 20th century.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Other Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Open Display Cabinet, France, 1920s, Wabisabi
Vintage Open Display Cabinet, France, 1920s, Wabisabi

Vintage Open Display Cabinet, France, 1920s, Wabisabi

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A French open display cabinet from the 1920s, featuring a beautifully weathered painted finish and elegant lines.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Display Cabinet Mahogany 1890
Art Nouveau Display Cabinet Mahogany 1890

Art Nouveau Display Cabinet Mahogany 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Unusual mahogany Art Nouveau display cabinet with mirrors Fine astragal glazed door circa 1890 Fully restored by our inhouse restorer Bought from a private house sale in London's Blo...

Category

Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

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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.

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