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Antique Bronze Vitrine Show Case
Antique Bronze Vitrine Show Case

Antique Bronze Vitrine Show Case

$7,800

H 61.63 in W 28 in D 16.5 in

Antique Bronze Vitrine Show Case

By Carlo Colombo

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful, rare, unique in design and size. Marked Colombo Hnos Buenos Aires Argentina Av. Alvear. Came form The Palace Hotel on Av. Alvear it is Antique and very old. Fully functio...

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Antique 19th Century Argentine Other Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

Show-Case, Leitmeritz, circa 1900
Show-Case, Leitmeritz, circa 1900

Show-Case, Leitmeritz, circa 1900

$1,190

H 70.08 in W 37.8 in D 17.33 in

Show-Case, Leitmeritz, circa 1900

Located in Praha, CZ

Imitation palisander Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood, glass Original condition.

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Antique Early 1900s Czech Belle Époque Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair 19th C Bow Glass Sided Display Cabinets from an Upscale Boston Fashion Shop
Pair 19th C Bow Glass Sided Display Cabinets from an Upscale Boston Fashion Shop

Pair 19th C Bow Glass Sided Display Cabinets from an Upscale Boston Fashion Shop

Located in Nashua, NH

A pair of incredible bow glass sided show cases from one of the exclusive ladies fashion shops in

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Antique Early 1900s American American Classical Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Individual Glass Pane Double Doors Pencil Inlay Flame Mahogany Show Case
Individual Glass Pane Double Doors Pencil Inlay Flame Mahogany Show Case

Individual Glass Pane Double Doors Pencil Inlay Flame Mahogany Show Case

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

C. 1920s flame mahogany individual glass panes double doors display cabinet curio showcase.

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20th Century American Federal Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Tow Space Age Midcentury Tulip Show Case Drawers with Glass Front, 1970s
Set of Tow Space Age Midcentury Tulip Show Case Drawers with Glass Front, 1970s

Set of Tow Space Age Midcentury Tulip Show Case Drawers with Glass Front, 1970s

By Space Age Products

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Set of 2 space age midcentury tulip glass fronted display case drawers 1970s. rare chest of

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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Solid Oak Art Deco Era Cube Shape Adjustable Shelves Show Case Vitrine
Solid Oak Art Deco Era Cube Shape Adjustable Shelves Show Case Vitrine

Solid Oak Art Deco Era Cube Shape Adjustable Shelves Show Case Vitrine

By Knoll

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern solid oak frame adjustable glass shelves box shape curio display cabinet

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Vintage Regency Crown Glass Breakfront
Vintage Regency Crown Glass Breakfront

Vintage Regency Crown Glass Breakfront

$1,450

H 69.75 in W 42 in D 17 in

Vintage Regency Crown Glass Breakfront

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. The central glass-paned doors, flanked by curved glass side panels, offer an exquisite showcase for

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1940s T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings 2 Part Credenza and Glass Top Cabinet
1940s T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings 2 Part Credenza and Glass Top Cabinet

1940s T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings 2 Part Credenza and Glass Top Cabinet

By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Monrovia, CA

Has Ample Storage Both Top And Bottom And Has Excellent Glass Top Cabinet To Show Case Your Beautiful

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Vintage Boho Lacquered Tall Cabinet
Vintage Boho Lacquered Tall Cabinet

Vintage Boho Lacquered Tall Cabinet

$2,450

H 91.5 in W 47 in D 16 in

Vintage Boho Lacquered Tall Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

elegance and sturdy functionality. The upper section boasts glass-paned double doors, perfect for

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Late 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Burl Wood Curio Cabinet
Vintage Italian Burl Wood Curio Cabinet

Vintage Italian Burl Wood Curio Cabinet

$2,550

H 71 in W 31.5 in D 13 in

Vintage Italian Burl Wood Curio Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

and features a gracefully curved glass door and sides, perfect for showcasing a curated collection of

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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Burl

Vintage Boho Monumental Primitive Millwork Storage Cabinet
Vintage Boho Monumental Primitive Millwork Storage Cabinet

Vintage Boho Monumental Primitive Millwork Storage Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

/handcrafted style. Glass panes in middle doors are intact. Metal hardware is functional and shows an

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Coastal Notched Arched Rattan Etagere
Vintage Coastal Notched Arched Rattan Etagere

Vintage Coastal Notched Arched Rattan Etagere

$1,150

H 72.25 in W 30 in D 18 in

Vintage Coastal Notched Arched Rattan Etagere

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

woven rattan and clear glass shelves for versatile display options. The intricate looped details on the

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Late 20th Century Philippine Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Brutal Hand Sculpted Copper Shelf By Lou Ramirez
Brutal Hand Sculpted Copper Shelf By Lou Ramirez

Brutal Hand Sculpted Copper Shelf By Lou Ramirez

By Lou Ramirez

Located in Monrovia, CA

Units That Shine Down Onto The Glass Shelves To Show Case Your Gorgeous Collectible Artifacts. Each

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Shelves

Materials

Copper

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J. Halabala Bar Show-Case, 1930
J. Halabala Bar Show-Case, 1930

J. Halabala Bar Show-Case, 1930

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H 24.41 in W 25.99 in D 16.54 in

J. Halabala Bar Show-Case, 1930

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Ceske Mezirici, CZ

show-case is consists of the upper, side and bottom black glass. Woody parts are oak and nuts veneer

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Serving Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Oak Slant Front Store Show Case
Oak Slant Front Store Show Case

Oak Slant Front Store Show Case

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H 51.5 in W 23.5 in D 24 in

Oak Slant Front Store Show Case

Located in Baltimore, MD

This slant front display case by the Columbus Show Case Company of Columbus, Ohio, features two

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Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Steel Show Case with Brass Finals and Handles
Steel Show Case with Brass Finals and Handles

Steel Show Case with Brass Finals and Handles

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H 67.13 in W 26.58 in D 14.57 in

Steel Show Case with Brass Finals and Handles

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Steel showcase from Sweden. A showcase with a very rare brass finals attached. Sensation of size and light weight, perfect for taking any part etc. Easy to move very easily with sepa...

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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Antique Oak Country Store 360 Degree Show Case on Stand, circa 1900
Antique Oak Country Store 360 Degree Show Case on Stand, circa 1900

Antique Oak Country Store 360 Degree Show Case on Stand, circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique country store showcase offers oak construction with 360 degree display having glass

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Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman style 70's American Custom Aluminum Vitrine Show Case CONSOLE
Milo Baughman style 70's American Custom Aluminum Vitrine Show Case CONSOLE

Milo Baughman style 70's American Custom Aluminum Vitrine Show Case CONSOLE

By Pace Collection

Located in Chicago, IL

Custom made, possibly unique. Welded and Polished Aluminum Display Case, with a glass covered

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Vintage 1970s American Minimalist Vitrines

Materials

Glass

Antique Shop Display Cabinet, English, Walnut, Shop Fitting, Chemist, Victorian
Antique Shop Display Cabinet, English, Walnut, Shop Fitting, Chemist, Victorian

Antique Shop Display Cabinet, English, Walnut, Shop Fitting, Chemist, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

, the clear, bright glass affords super show case appeal. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed

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Antique 1860s Albanian Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Shop Display Cabinet, English, Victorian, Ash, Fitting, circa 1900
Antique Shop Display Cabinet, English, Victorian, Ash, Fitting, circa 1900

Antique Shop Display Cabinet, English, Victorian, Ash, Fitting, circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

in a wax polished finish Glass is bright and of show case quality A stepped crown moulding sits

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Ash

A Rare Marine Natural Specimen Of A Crab.
A Rare Marine Natural Specimen Of A Crab.

A Rare Marine Natural Specimen Of A Crab.

Located in Milan, IT

painted black wooden show case with glass, with 2 little purple sea urchins.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Glass

Rare Marine Natural Specimen: A Spanner Crab Ranina Ranina.
Rare Marine Natural Specimen: A Spanner Crab Ranina Ranina.

Rare Marine Natural Specimen: A Spanner Crab Ranina Ranina.

Located in Milan, IT

stuffed and mounted with 2 shells of Echinoidea, inside a painted black wooden show case with glass and a

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Antique 19th Century Italian Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Glass

1930s Art Deco Walnut Four Sided Glass Show Case or Display Case
1930s Art Deco Walnut Four Sided Glass Show Case or Display Case

1930s Art Deco Walnut Four Sided Glass Show Case or Display Case

Located in New York, NY

Four sided Art Deco walnut showcase with interior bottom storage. One clear interior glass shelf

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Bronze and Beveled Glass Show Case Vitrine Tea Cart Serving Wagon
Bronze and Beveled Glass Show Case Vitrine Tea Cart Serving Wagon

Bronze and Beveled Glass Show Case Vitrine Tea Cart Serving Wagon

Located in Manhasset, NY

Beveled glass bronze tea wagon or serving cart. This wonderful Hollywood Regency style cart has

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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Carts and Bar Carts

Wicker by Henry Link Cupboard, China Cabinet, Display Show Case Bohemian 1980
Wicker by Henry Link Cupboard, China Cabinet, Display Show Case Bohemian 1980

Wicker by Henry Link Cupboard, China Cabinet, Display Show Case Bohemian 1980

By Henry Link

Located in Miami, FL

Bentwood Wicker, hand woven cane, 4 Glass shelves and mirror Back wall. Featuring at the Base 2 doors with

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Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Cupboards

Materials

Cane, Reed, Bentwood, Wicker, Glass, Mirror

19th Century Pair of Taxidermy Butterfly & Beetle Display Show Cases
19th Century Pair of Taxidermy Butterfly & Beetle Display Show Cases

19th Century Pair of Taxidermy Butterfly & Beetle Display Show Cases

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A fine pair of beetle and butterfly display cases, housed within a glazed pine box with original

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Antique Late 19th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Antique Haberdashery Cabinet, Mahogany, Glass, Museum Showcase, Edwardian, 1910
Antique Haberdashery Cabinet, Mahogany, Glass, Museum Showcase, Edwardian, 1910

Antique Haberdashery Cabinet, Mahogany, Glass, Museum Showcase, Edwardian, 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique haberdashery cabinet. An English, mahogany and glass museum-quality show case

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Two Oval Glass Show Cases with Queen Anne Legs
Set of Two Oval Glass Show Cases with Queen Anne Legs

Set of Two Oval Glass Show Cases with Queen Anne Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

This set of two oval wood and glass show cases with Queen Anne legs is beautifully caved with

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Antique Late 19th Century French Queen Anne Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

James Irons of Philadelphia Early 20th C. Show Case
James Irons of Philadelphia Early 20th C. Show Case

James Irons of Philadelphia Early 20th C. Show Case

Located in Easton, PA

Oak, glass, and mirrored glass show case / vitrine mfg. by James Irons of Philadelphia in the early

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Early 20th Century American Vitrines

Materials

Wood, Glass, Mirror

Show Case , Stamped Majorelle
Show Case , Stamped Majorelle

Show Case , Stamped Majorelle

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H 45.25 in W 25.5 in D 13.75 in

Show Case , Stamped Majorelle

Located in New York, NY

Show Case, in Rosewood & Sycamore. There are 2 glass shelves and a key.

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Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood, Sycamore, Glass, Mirror

Midcentury Three-Tier Show Case
Midcentury Three-Tier Show Case

Midcentury Three-Tier Show Case

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H 72 in W 46 in D 23 in

Midcentury Three-Tier Show Case

Located in Pasadena, CA

Three-tier book case from made of textured plastered wood and glass shelving. This design is

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Plaster, Wood

Buccellati Designer 19th Century Showcase Table, Vitrin
Buccellati Designer 19th Century Showcase Table, Vitrin

Buccellati Designer 19th Century Showcase Table, Vitrin

By Buccellati

Located in Pasadena, CA

Classic antique hand-carved wood. Glass Buccellati show case Vitrin. Excellent used condition

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Early 20th Century Italian Other Vitrines

Materials

Rosewood, Glass

Regency Style Bar Cabinet of Rosewood
Regency Style Bar Cabinet of Rosewood

Regency Style Bar Cabinet of Rosewood

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H 36 in W 40 in D 20 in

Regency Style Bar Cabinet of Rosewood

Located in Charlottesville, VA

storage above two hinged doors that have been fitted with glamorous mirror glass. The simple case piece

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Early 20th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in Houston, TX

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Located in Huntington, NY

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Glass Show Case For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the glass show case you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, wood and metal, every glass show case was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a glass show case — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each glass show case bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Glass Show Case?

A glass show case can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $825 and the highest can go for as much as $6,400.

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.

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