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Exceptional display cabinet, Western Europe, France, circa 1910.
Exceptional display cabinet, Western Europe, France, circa 1910.

Exceptional display cabinet, Western Europe, France, circa 1910.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Exceptional display cabinet, Western Europe, France, circa 1910. Very good condition, after

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Victorian Eastlake Style Carved Display Cabinet
Antique French Victorian Eastlake Style Carved Display Cabinet

Antique French Victorian Eastlake Style Carved Display Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique French Victorian Eastlake Style Carved 4 Glass Panel Door Display Cabinet This exquisite

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Eastlake Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Bamboo bar or display cabinet 1960s.
Vintage French Bamboo bar or display cabinet 1960s.

Vintage French Bamboo bar or display cabinet 1960s.

$528Sale Price|41% Off

H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in

Vintage French Bamboo bar or display cabinet 1960s.

Located in Oirlo, LI

Vintage French Bamboo bar or display cabinet 1960s.What a good find! This beautiful vintage display

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Bamboo, Glass

Antique French Red & Ivory Paint Decorated Wire Front Display Cabinet
Antique French Red & Ivory Paint Decorated Wire Front Display Cabinet

Antique French Red & Ivory Paint Decorated Wire Front Display Cabinet

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique French Red & Ivory Paint Decorated Wire Front Display Cabinet

Category

Antique 19th Century French Regency Cabinets

Materials

Wire

Antique French Display Cabinet Rustic Mahogany Vitrine 1840
Antique French Display Cabinet Rustic Mahogany Vitrine 1840

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

Category

Antique 1840s Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Large Walnut Display Cabinet, 1930s, France
Art Deco Large Walnut Display Cabinet, 1930s, France

Art Deco Large Walnut Display Cabinet, 1930s, France

$1,992Sale Price|70% Off

H 58.67 in W 108.27 in D 21.26 in

Art Deco Large Walnut Display Cabinet, 1930s, France

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

20th century Art Deco display cabinet Completely restored to the high gloss. Material: Walnut. We

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Mid-century table display cabinet, France ca. 1900
Mid-century table display cabinet, France ca. 1900

Mid-century table display cabinet, France ca. 1900

$2,357

H 25.2 in W 17.72 in D 14.18 in

Mid-century table display cabinet, France ca. 1900

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1900 / table cabinet / wood, facet cut glass / rustic / mid century Small display cabinet

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Superb quality antique Victorian French kingwood display cabinet
Superb quality antique Victorian French kingwood display cabinet

Superb quality antique Victorian French kingwood display cabinet

Located in Ipswich, GB

Superb quality antique Victorian French kingwood display cabinet, having a serpentine shaped glazed

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Kingwood

Display Cabinet 4 Doors in French Solid Cherry, 100% Made in France
Display Cabinet 4 Doors in French Solid Cherry, 100% Made in France

Display Cabinet 4 Doors in French Solid Cherry, 100% Made in France

By Christophe Lecomte

Located in Landivy, FR

This Vitrine is made of cherry wood and designed by Christophe Lecomte a French Designer

Category

2010s French Modern Cabinets

Materials

Cherry, Oak, Lacquer

1920s French Oak Display Cabinet, Gothic Revival Solid Wood Design
1920s French Oak Display Cabinet, Gothic Revival Solid Wood Design

1920s French Oak Display Cabinet, Gothic Revival Solid Wood Design

$4,796Sale Price|20% Off

H 60.1 in W 54.6 in D 25.5 in

1920s French Oak Display Cabinet, Gothic Revival Solid Wood Design

Located in High Point, NC

This 1920s French oak display cabinet is a striking example of Gothic Revival craftsmanship

Category

Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Napoleon III Rosewood Display Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Napoleon III Rosewood Display Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Napoleon III Rosewood Display Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

This display cabinet was produced in France during the Napoleon III era, circa 1850, and reflects

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

Charming and Unusual Display Table, France, 19th Century
Charming and Unusual Display Table, France, 19th Century

Charming and Unusual Display Table, France, 19th Century

$3,829

H 29.53 in W 48.82 in D 28.35 in

Charming and Unusual Display Table, France, 19th Century

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

This lovely table features a large rectangular display case/ vitrine as the table top, supported by

Category

Antique 19th Century French Vitrines

Salesman's Sample French Louis XV Wall Mounted Vitrine Display Cabinet
Salesman's Sample French Louis XV Wall Mounted Vitrine Display Cabinet

Salesman's Sample French Louis XV Wall Mounted Vitrine Display Cabinet

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This rare French Louis XV style wall-mounted vitrine display cabinet is an exceptional example of

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Antique Display Cabinet French Louis XVI Inlay Bijouterie
Antique Display Cabinet French Louis XVI Inlay Bijouterie

Antique Display Cabinet French Louis XVI Inlay Bijouterie

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Wonderful French display cabinet or bijouterie we date to circa 1890 Intricate inlay work on front

Category

Antique 1890s Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Bronze Mounted French Louis XVI Style Vitrine Display Cabinet
Bronze Mounted French Louis XVI Style Vitrine Display Cabinet

Bronze Mounted French Louis XVI Style Vitrine Display Cabinet

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This refined French Louis XVI–style vitrine is an elegant and highly functional display cabinet

Category

Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

Large 19th Century French Bleached Oak Display Cabinet
Large 19th Century French Bleached Oak Display Cabinet

Large 19th Century French Bleached Oak Display Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

Very fine large scale 19th century French bleached oak display cabinet. Nice carvings and beautiful

Category

Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Oak

French Vitrine Display Cabinet Painted Vernis Martin, 1870
French Vitrine Display Cabinet Painted Vernis Martin, 1870

French Vitrine Display Cabinet Painted Vernis Martin, 1870

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Elegant period French vitrine or display cabinet. We date this to circa 1870 and it features

Category

Antique 1870s Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

LOVELY DECORATIVE CREAM FRENCH COUNTRY DiSPLAY CABINET CUPBOARD SIDEBOARD
LOVELY DECORATIVE CREAM FRENCH COUNTRY DiSPLAY CABINET CUPBOARD SIDEBOARD

LOVELY DECORATIVE CREAM FRENCH COUNTRY DiSPLAY CABINET CUPBOARD SIDEBOARD

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning French

Category

20th Century English Country Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

French 1920’s brass glazed shop display cabinet by Siegel
French 1920’s brass glazed shop display cabinet by Siegel

French 1920’s brass glazed shop display cabinet by Siegel

By Siegel Paris

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

French 1920's brass glazed shop display cabinet by Siegel circa 1920. Fine piece of cabinet making

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Small French Walnut Display Cabinet with Glass Door and Interior Shelves
Small French Walnut Display Cabinet with Glass Door and Interior Shelves

Small French Walnut Display Cabinet with Glass Door and Interior Shelves

Located in San Francisco, CA

A lovely walnut French provincial cabinet of small size, the arched moulded cornice with a charming

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Handsome Antique 3-Part Kitchen Display Cabinet, France Early 1900
Handsome Antique 3-Part Kitchen Display Cabinet, France Early 1900

Handsome Antique 3-Part Kitchen Display Cabinet, France Early 1900

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Elegant and handsome antique 3-part kitchen display cabinet from France. A super piece for storage

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique French Neoclassical Maple Breakfront Display Cabinet Mercier Frères
Antique French Neoclassical Maple Breakfront Display Cabinet Mercier Frères

Antique French Neoclassical Maple Breakfront Display Cabinet Mercier Frères

By Mercier Freres

Located in King's Lynn, GB

Here we have an antique large French breakfront glass display cabinet from the Belle Époque period

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Belle Époque Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19th Century French Marquetry Inlaid Display Cabinets
Pair 19th Century French Marquetry Inlaid Display Cabinets

Pair 19th Century French Marquetry Inlaid Display Cabinets

$20,811

H 68.51 in W 33.47 in D 16.54 in

Pair 19th Century French Marquetry Inlaid Display Cabinets

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A pair of very good quality pair of late 19th century French Louis XVI style bombe vitrines, each

Category

Antique 19th Century French Vitrines

Materials

Ormolu

French Country Large Display Cabinet Bookcase Painted White, circa 1900
French Country Large Display Cabinet Bookcase Painted White, circa 1900

French Country Large Display Cabinet Bookcase Painted White, circa 1900

Located in Round Top, TX

French country large display cabinet or bookcase in two sections. Oak wood later professionally

Category

20th Century French Country Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Paint

Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Bookcase ~ Display Armoire
Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Bookcase ~ Display Armoire

Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Bookcase ~ Display Armoire

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Bookcase ~ Display Armoire is a majestic example of the

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XV Display Buffet with Travertine
Antique French Louis XV Display Buffet with Travertine

Antique French Louis XV Display Buffet with Travertine

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French Louis XV Display Buffet with Travertine was designed in what we call a relaxed

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Late 19th Century French Kingwood and Ormolu Vitrine or Display Cabinet
Late 19th Century French Kingwood and Ormolu Vitrine or Display Cabinet

Late 19th Century French Kingwood and Ormolu Vitrine or Display Cabinet

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Fine Late 19th Century French Kingwood and Ormolu Vitrine or Display Cabinet, the present piece

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Set of 2 French Boulle Display Cabinets DHL shipping
Set of 2 French Boulle Display Cabinets DHL shipping

Set of 2 French Boulle Display Cabinets DHL shipping

$6,976 / set

H 61.82 in W 26.78 in D 13.39 in

Set of 2 French Boulle Display Cabinets DHL shipping

Located in Palermo, IT

DHL shipping Set of 2 French Boulle display cabinets, 1930s Ebonized wood with brass inlays on a

Category

Vintage 1930s French Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

Glass Display Buffet with Marble Top, France, 1880s
Glass Display Buffet with Marble Top, France, 1880s

Glass Display Buffet with Marble Top, France, 1880s

$3,331Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 66.15 in W 80.71 in D 23.63 in

Glass Display Buffet with Marble Top, France, 1880s

Located in Chorzów, PL

. Perfect furniture to store and expose your dining porcelain or other valuables. Produced in France in

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis Philippe Buffets

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcase ~ Display Armoire
19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcase ~ Display Armoire

19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcase ~ Display Armoire

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcase ~ Display Armoire features a tailored architecture that

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Style Display Cabinet, circa 1890
French Louis XVI Style Display Cabinet, circa 1890

French Louis XVI Style Display Cabinet, circa 1890

$11,793

H 55.12 in W 31.5 in D 14.97 in

French Louis XVI Style Display Cabinet, circa 1890

By François Linke

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality French marble topped Louis XVI style bow fronted vitrine, having fine quality

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

French Art Deco Sycamore and Exotic Wood Display Cabinet
French Art Deco Sycamore and Exotic Wood Display Cabinet

French Art Deco Sycamore and Exotic Wood Display Cabinet

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A French Art Deco display cabinet in sycamore with contrasting exotic wood accents. The piece

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Sycamore

Early Glass Shop Display From France, Circa 1950
Early Glass Shop Display From France, Circa 1950

Early Glass Shop Display From France, Circa 1950

Located in Nashville, TN

Early Glass Shop Display From France, Circa 1950. Rare model in original black paint. Two doors

Category

Vintage 1950s Vitrines

Materials

Pine

French Art Deco Vitrine, Display Cabinet / Dry Bar
French Art Deco Vitrine, Display Cabinet / Dry Bar

French Art Deco Vitrine, Display Cabinet / Dry Bar

$6,000

H 64.5 in W 41.5 in D 18.75 in

French Art Deco Vitrine, Display Cabinet / Dry Bar

Located in North Bergen, NJ

This French Art Deco vitrine with faux ivory trim has been professionally refinished by a third

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Walnut Henri II Bookcase ~ Display Armoire
19th Century French Walnut Henri II Bookcase ~ Display Armoire

19th Century French Walnut Henri II Bookcase ~ Display Armoire

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Walnut Henri II Bookcase ~ Display Armoire is a splendid example of one of the

Category

Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Large and impressive French 19th Century Boulle display cabinet.
Large and impressive French 19th Century Boulle display cabinet.

Large and impressive French 19th Century Boulle display cabinet.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

This stunning 19th-century French Boulle inlaid display cabinet exemplifies exquisite craftsmanship

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Camille Gauthier French Art Nouveau Floral Marquetry Display Cabinet / Vitrine
Camille Gauthier French Art Nouveau Floral Marquetry Display Cabinet / Vitrine

Camille Gauthier French Art Nouveau Floral Marquetry Display Cabinet / Vitrine

By Camille Gauthier

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Nouveau two-tier display cabinet / vitrine with a glass upper cabinet topped with an

Category

20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique display cabinet from the late 19th century, France.
Antique display cabinet from the late 19th century, France.

Antique display cabinet from the late 19th century, France.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique display cabinet from around 1880, France. Dimensions: height 178 cm / width 76 cm / depth

Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Vitrines

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Exhibition Display Cabinet by Joseph Cremer, Paris
19th Century French Exhibition Display Cabinet by Joseph Cremer, Paris

19th Century French Exhibition Display Cabinet by Joseph Cremer, Paris

By Joseph Cremer

Located in Dublin, IE

. Circa 1852 French Artists Biography: Joseph Cremer was one of the most renowned marqueteurs of

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Vernis Martin Display Cabinet Vetrine 19th Century
Antique French Vernis Martin Display Cabinet Vetrine 19th Century

Antique French Vernis Martin Display Cabinet Vetrine 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning antique French louis XV Revival Vernis Martin display cabinet, circa 1880 in

Category

Antique 1880s Revival Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Late 18th Century Large French Bookcase Deux Corps Display Cabinet
Late 18th Century Large French Bookcase Deux Corps Display Cabinet

Late 18th Century Large French Bookcase Deux Corps Display Cabinet

Located in Round Top, TX

Impressive late 18th-century French pine bookcase showing a deep aged patina and traditional

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Display Buffet
19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Display Buffet

19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Display Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Display Buffet is a remarkable example of the

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Buffets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Etagere Display Shelf By Siegel, France 1930
Art Deco Etagere Display Shelf By Siegel, France 1930

Art Deco Etagere Display Shelf By Siegel, France 1930

Located in New York, NY

An Art Deco period etagere by Siegel of Paris from France circa 1930. These display shelves feature

Category

Mid-20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Steel

19th Century Large French Bleached Oak Carved Bookcase Display Cabinet
19th Century Large French Bleached Oak Carved Bookcase Display Cabinet

19th Century Large French Bleached Oak Carved Bookcase Display Cabinet

Located in Round Top, TX

19th century large French bleached oak bookcase and display cabinet featuring extensive and highly

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Perfume Display Rack  Display Table Shop fixtures
Perfume Display Rack  Display Table Shop fixtures

Perfume Display Rack Display Table Shop fixtures

$3,000

H 37.41 in W 24.41 in D 51.19 in

Perfume Display Rack Display Table Shop fixtures

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Antique perfume display shelf from France, circa 1900. This is a very rare antique shop fixture

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Shelves

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Carved Gilt Wood Display Cabinet, Circa 1885-1895.
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Gilt Wood Display Cabinet, Circa 1885-1895.

Antique French Louis XVI Carved Gilt Wood Display Cabinet, Circa 1885-1895.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Louis XVI Carved Gilt Wood Glass Front Display Cabinet, Circa 1885-1895.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Glass

19th Century French Bleached Oak Display Cabinet, Circa 1800
19th Century French Bleached Oak Display Cabinet, Circa 1800

19th Century French Bleached Oak Display Cabinet, Circa 1800

$4,476Sale Price|20% Off

H 83.9 in W 59.1 in D 32.9 in

19th Century French Bleached Oak Display Cabinet, Circa 1800

Located in High Point, NC

A 19th century bleached oak display cabinet from France. This cabinet consists of a large lower

Category

Antique 19th Century French Country Buffets

Materials

Metal

LOVELY DECORATiVE CREAM FRENCH COUNTRY DISPLAY CABINET CUPBOARD WITH DRAWER
LOVELY DECORATiVE CREAM FRENCH COUNTRY DISPLAY CABINET CUPBOARD WITH DRAWER

LOVELY DECORATiVE CREAM FRENCH COUNTRY DISPLAY CABINET CUPBOARD WITH DRAWER

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning French

Category

20th Century Country Cabinets

Materials

Wood

French Oak Hunt Display Cabinet Vitrine Louis XIII Style
French Oak Hunt Display Cabinet Vitrine Louis XIII Style

French Oak Hunt Display Cabinet Vitrine Louis XIII Style

$4,283Sale Price|20% Off

H 92.92 in W 35.83 in D 22.84 in

French Oak Hunt Display Cabinet Vitrine Louis XIII Style

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

French Oak Hunt Display Cabinet Louis XIII Style This Neo-Gothic Oak Hunt Display Cabinet features

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Oak

French, Ormolu Mounted and Painted Panel Vitrine Display Cabinet
French, Ormolu Mounted and Painted Panel Vitrine Display Cabinet

French, Ormolu Mounted and Painted Panel Vitrine Display Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A fine late 19th century French vitrine cabinet, single glazed door, two glass shelves and lower

Category

Antique 19th Century French Vitrines

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XV Style Vitrine or Display Table
19th Century French Louis XV Style Vitrine or Display Table

19th Century French Louis XV Style Vitrine or Display Table

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French Louis XV style table vitrine or display case made of beech and pine. Oval

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Velvet, Glass, Beech, Pine

Antique Pair French Vernis Martin Vitrine Display Cabinets 19th Century
Antique Pair French Vernis Martin Vitrine Display Cabinets 19th Century

Antique Pair French Vernis Martin Vitrine Display Cabinets 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning pair of antique French louis XV Revival Vernis Martin display cabinets, circa

Category

Antique 1880s Revival Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

French Provincial Louis XV Solid Maple Bookcase or Display Cabinet
French Provincial Louis XV Solid Maple Bookcase or Display Cabinet

French Provincial Louis XV Solid Maple Bookcase or Display Cabinet

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Country or French Provincial Louis XV breakfront bookcase or display cabinet USA

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Country Large Bookcase Display Cabinet, circa 1960
Vintage French Country Large Bookcase Display Cabinet, circa 1960

Vintage French Country Large Bookcase Display Cabinet, circa 1960

Located in Round Top, TX

French country large display cabinet or bookcase in two sections. Six glass doors over six paneled

Category

Mid-20th Century French Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Pine, Paint

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French Display Cases For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of French display cases available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct French display cases — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Find 748 antique and vintage French display cases at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of French display cases available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. French display cases made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — are very popular at 1stDibs. Siegel Paris, Jules Leleu and François Linke each produced beautiful French display cases that are worth considering.

How Much are French Display Cases?

French display cases can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,600, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $248,030.

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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