What is the purpose of a display cabinet?

The purpose of a display cabinet is to protect items while keeping them visible. Glass panels allow you to see what's inside, but the enclosed design keeps out dust and debris. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of display cabinets.

What is another name for a display cabinet?

Another common name for a display cabinet is a display case. People may also call them show cabinets, show cases or vitrines. By any name, this type of case good allows people to view and display decorative objects, collectibles, trophies and other objects while it protects the contents with glass doors. On 1stDibs, find a variety of display cabinets.

Dutch Display Cabinets

Dutch 18th Century Furniture

Bombe Cabinet

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Victorian Holland & Sons Mount Street London Hand Carved Display Cabinet

$19,062

$25,621

$8,198

$10,314

Dutch Art Deco Design Sofa by Pander 1930 Walnut Burl Wood with Display Cabinets

By H.Pander & Zonen

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Exquisite Art Deco design lines & both sides of the sofa have display cabinets perfect for storing Books / Drinks.

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Beautiful and Stylish Wooden Dutch Arts & Crafts Display Cabinet / Glass Case

$10,893

Beautiful and Stylish Wooden Dutch Arts & Crafts Display Cabinet / Glass Case

By Jac van den Bosch, 't Binnenhuis

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning antique cupboard and display cabinet or bookcase by one of Holland's finest.

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Dutch Victorian Walnut Display Cabinet

Unavailable

H 89.77 in W 78.35 in D 19.69 in

Dutch Victorian Walnut Display Cabinet

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Victorian Dutch walnut display cabinet or bookcase, circa 1850.

Category

Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Dutch Marquetry Bombe Display Cabinet

Unavailable

H 73.5 in W 39.5 in D 16.5 in

Dutch Marquetry Bombe Display Cabinet

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

This 19th century Dutch marquetry inlaid cabinet has an upper case with a domed stepped cornice over a single glazed door and glazed canted corners, the interior fitted with three sh...

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Dutch Pine Display Cabinet

Unavailable

H 79 in W 47 in D 16 in

19th Century Dutch Pine Display Cabinet

Located in By Appointment Only, Ontario

Charming two-part Dutch pine display cabinet. The upper section features two shelves and a notched spoon shelf.

Dutch Display Cabinet

Sold

H 68.5 in W 45 in D 14 in

Dutch Display Cabinet

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Stunning 19th century original painted Dutch display cabinet, 1880. Reference: 4711 Dimensions 45 inches (114 cms) wide 14 inches (36 cms) deep 68.5 inches (174 cms) high.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Dutch Display Cabinet

Sold

H 66.93 in W 39.38 in D 13.39 in

Dutch Display Cabinet

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th Century Dutch display cabinet. This wonderful cabinet has a single paneled door flanked by glass side panels.

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

1870s, Antique Dutch Display Cabinet

Sold

Sold

H 94 in W 71 in D 20.5 in

Fine Baker Chinoiserie Dutch Display Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

Exceptional Baker Chinoiserie Dutch four-drawer, two-door display cabinet. Having wonderful chinoiserie landscape scenes across shaped drawers and pediment, lovely black lacquered fi...

Materials

Beech, Fruitwood, Mahogany, Maple, Walnut

19th Century Large Museum Display Cabinet or Vitrine by Holland and Sons

Sold

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Vintage Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Display Cabinet

Sold

H 63 in W 29.14 in D 15.75 in

Vintage Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Display Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A stunning vintage Dutch marquetry mahogany display cabinet with mirrored back and glass shelves and dating from the mid-20th century.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Cabinets

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Display Cabinet

Sold

H 92 in W 68.5 in D 17 in

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Display Cabinet

Located in Round Top, TX

Elegant Dutch marquetry carved mahogany display cabinet.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

18th Century Dutch Walnut Display Cabinet

Sold

Materials

$2,732Sale Price|20% Off

H 53.55 in W 39.38 in D 16.15 in

Fine chinoiserie Decorated Fitted 8 Drawer Cabinet on Stand

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Dereham, GB

Fine Chinoiserie Decorated fitted 8 drawer Cabinet on stand circa 1900 Three Quarter tray top with shaped back depicting: Interior scene with figures & Foliage, Two doors, wit...

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Chinoiserie Cupboards

Materials

Lacquer

$10,500

H 98.5 in W 123.75 in D 19.5 in

French 19th Century Mahogany Louis XVI Style Bibliotheque

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A sprawling, 19th century French bibliothèque, handcrafted of mahogany with four glass-front doors to display treasured books, trophies, and other collections in an office or library...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

1960s Brutalist Block Table Lamp Large Scale Statement Piece

$750

H 27 in W 8 in D 8 in

1960s Brutalist Block Table Lamp Large Scale Statement Piece

By Florentine Art Plaster Co.

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Illuminate your space with a touch of vintage sophistication with this 1960s Brutalist Block Table Lamp from Florence Art Studio. Exuding a large, bold presence, this mid-century mo...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Large Vintage French Wall Tapestry Aubusson Style, printed on jute, circa 1960

Sold|~~$2,178 / item~~

H 78.75 in W 84.65 in D 0.4 in

Large Vintage French Wall Tapestry Aubusson Style, printed on jute, circa 1960

Located in COLMAR, FR

A large-format French wall hanging in the verdure tradition — woodland scene with leaping deer, peacocks perched in the canopy, a château glimpsed through the trees, and a dense frui...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Jute

French 18th Century Massive Louis XV Carved Armoire

$8,995

H 102 in W 71 in D 27.5 in

French 18th Century Massive Louis XV Carved Armoire

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Louis XV period (18th century) French solid walnut armoire with stylized carvings that trace the dramatic paneled doors and serpentine apron, giving this large storage piece its hist...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

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Dutch Display Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Dutch display cabinets available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Dutch display cabinets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and walnut. Dutch display cabinets have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Baroque, Rococo and Victorian Dutch display cabinets are consistently popular styles. Many Dutch display cabinets are appealing in their simplicity, but Holland & Sons and Matthijs Horrix produced popular Dutch display cabinets that are worth a look.

How Much are Dutch Display Cabinets?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $6,000, while they’re typically $580 on the low end and $35,857 highest priced.

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 Dutch Display Cabinets

What is the purpose of a display cabinet?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
The purpose of a display cabinet is to protect items while keeping them visible. Glass panels allow you to see what's inside, but the enclosed design keeps out dust and debris. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of display cabinets.
What is another name for a display cabinet?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
Another common name for a display cabinet is a display case. People may also call them show cabinets, show cases or vitrines. By any name, this type of case good allows people to view and display decorative objects, collectibles, trophies and other objects while it protects the contents with glass doors. On 1stDibs, find a variety of display cabinets.

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