What is a glass display case called?

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.

What should you not put on a glass table?

With a glass table, avoid putting anything on top heavier than the recommended weight capacity of the table. Items with rough or sharp bottoms could scratch glass. If you wish to display an item on top of a glass table, line the bottom of the item with felt to protect the tabletop. On 1stDibs, shop a range of glass tables from some of the world's top sellers.

Are glass coffee tables durable?

Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.

What is the best thickness for a glass table top?

The best thickness for a glass table top depends on usage. If the glass is used just as a cover, then ¼-inch thick glass is likely good enough. If the glass will be used is as a table surface, then you should choose the thickness of the glass according to the size of the table. If the glass used is supporting heavy items, or its size is more than 24 inches, then choose glass that is thicker than ¼ inch. Thicker glass will feel and look more substantial, but thicker glass becomes heavier with increasing size. On 1stDibs, find antique and vintage glass-top dining room tables, glass-top coffee tables, side tables and more.

Which is better: a glass or acrylic coffee table?

Whether a glass or acrylic coffee table is better is a matter of personal preference. An acrylic table is less likely to shatter and often lighter in weight, while a glass coffee table may have a more prominent shine. How carefully a coffee table is crafted also impacts its quality and longevity. On 1stDibs, shop a range of coffee tables.

Should I put a glass top on my dining table?

Yes, you should put glass on top of your dining table to minimize scratches and wear. Glass allows you to see the beauty of the wood while protecting it from everyday wear.

What can I substitute for a glass coffee table top?

You can substitute a number of things for a glass table top. Try painted wood, marble or sheet metal. To decide what to use, consider the overall style of your room and the other types of materials featured in the space. Shop a selection of tables from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.

Is a glass table better for small spaces?

Whether a glass table is better for small spaces is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find that a transparent glass table creates the illusion of a larger room and makes a compact area feel more spacious. Shop a variety of glass tables on 1stDibs.

What type of glass is used for coffee tables?

The most preferred type of glass for a coffee table is tempered glass. In case of a mishap, this type of glass will fracture into small pieces. One-half inch thick glass is the most popular for coffee tables. 1stDibs offers different antique, vintage and new glass coffee tables.

Is glass or wood a better coffee table top for a mid-century modern living room?

Wood tops feel warmer and closer to the era's original materials, while glass tops show off a rug or floor beneath and read slightly more contemporary; both are common in period-correct pieces.

Glass Table Display

French Vitrine Display Cabinet

Showcase Coffee Table

Hollywood Mirror Regency Table

Bijouterie Display

Edwardian Marquetry Bijouterie Display Table

$5,395

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

FOUR VINTAGE HARDWOOD & GLASS TABLE TOP DISPLAY CASES FOR TRiNKETS 21X32X15CM

$1,475Sale Price / set|20% Off

FOUR VINTAGE HARDWOOD & GLASS TABLE TOP DISPLAY CASES FOR TRiNKETS 21X32X15CM

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four vintage Mahogany and Glass display cases Please note the delivery fee listed is ...

Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Oval Tray Top Mahogany Display Table

$1,075 / item

Oval Tray Top Mahogany Display Table

Located in Annville, PA

The sweeping mahogany legs are created by hand and support the table’s finely carved skirt and glassed in display area which itself features individual beveled panes of glass.

Category

2010s Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Vintage French Provincial Fruit Wood Curved Glass One Door Display Side Table

$850

Vintage French Provincial Fruit Wood Curved Glass One Door Display Side Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Provincial Fruit Wood Curved Glass One Door Display Side Table. Circa Late 20th Century.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Glass, Wood

Display Cabinet / Table Vitrine in Mahogany and Glass by Josef Frank, 1960's

$10,844

Display Cabinet / Table Vitrine in Mahogany and Glass by Josef Frank, 1960's

By Josef Frank

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Display Cabinet / Table Vitrine in Mahogany, Glass and Mirrored Glass by Josef Frank, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Mahogany, glass and mirrored glass Style: Mid century,...

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Vintage Italian Stacked Glass Lamps With Built in Vase

$5,450

Vintage Italian Stacked Glass Lamps With Built in Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stunning vintage Italian stacked glass table lamp is a masterful display of mid-century glassmaking artistry.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare Jugendstil or Art Nouveau Etagere Table / Stand with Glass Display Cabinet

$3,310

Rare Jugendstil or Art Nouveau Etagere Table / Stand with Glass Display Cabinet

Located in Lisse, NL

Stylish and practical Art Nouveau table with built-in display cabinet. This multi-layer and multipurpose piece of Art Nouveau furniture is a great example of the creative and elegan...

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique French Vitrine Display, Black Metal & Glass, Early 1900s

$3,995

Antique French Vitrine Display, Black Metal & Glass, Early 1900s

Located in High Point, NC

This 1900s metal & glass display vitrine from France is made in black metal with glass panels, a slim display table with a lift-off top.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Vitrines

Materials

Metal

Antique French Vitrine Display, Black Metal & Glass, Early 1900s

$3,995

Antique French Vitrine Display, Black Metal & Glass, Early 1900s

Located in High Point, NC

This 1900s metal & glass display vitrine from France is made in black metal with glass panels, a slim display table with a lift-off top.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Vitrines

Materials

Metal

Antique Oak & Beveled Glass Country Store Table Top Candy Display Case C1910

$1,760Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Oak & Beveled Glass Country Store Table Top Candy Display Case C1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

This antique country store display case, dating to approximately 1910, features a robust oak frame with beveled glass panels. Designed for tabletop use, it includes a single glass sh...

Category

Early 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Rustic French table display cabinet, ca. 1900

$2,248

Rustic French table display cabinet, ca. 1900

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A charming French table cabinet from around 1900, crafted in solid wood with a warm natural finish and a single glass-fronted door featuring facet-cut detailing.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-century table display cabinet, France ca. 1900

$2,248

Mid-century table display cabinet, France ca. 1900

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A charming French table cabinet from around 1900, crafted in solid wood with a warm natural finish and a single glass-fronted door featuring facet-cut detailing.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Peter Marino ex -Barney's Display Pair Side Tables

$5,280Sale Price / set|40% Off

Peter Marino ex -Barney's Display Pair Side Tables

By Peter Marino

Located in Hanover, MA

This listing is for one pair. Pair of custom display stands ex-Barney's New York designed by starchitect Peter Marino meticulously constructed with mirror-polished stainless steel a...

Category

1990s American Space Age Sideboards

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hexagonal walnut display table attributed to Holland and Sons

$25,612

Hexagonal walnut display table attributed to Holland and Sons

By Holland & Sons

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A rare hexagonal walnut display table attributed to Holland and Sons, of the finest quality with the original mirror-inset top and mirror-backed glass shelves, each corner with a tur...

Category

Antique 1860s English Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Style Vitrine or Display Table

$1,800

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Velvet, Glass, Beech, Pine

Exceptional Antique Cartographic Display Cabinet with Drop-Front Viewing Table

$12,442

Exceptional Antique Cartographic Display Cabinet with Drop-Front Viewing Table

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

The cabinet features a large facet-cut glazed front panel, allowing the foremost map, print, or artwork to be attractively displayed while remaining protected. The entire front sect...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Cabinets

Materials

Cut Glass, Mahogany

Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Form Table Top "Butler" Display

$1,036Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Form Table Top "Butler" Display

Located in Atlanta, GA

Exquisite Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Form Table Top "Butler" Display A captivating blend of artistry and functionality, this Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Form Table Top "...

Category

20th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Bijouterie Vitrine Display Table.

$5,625Sale Price|25% Off

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Bijouterie Vitrine Display Table.

Located in Germantown, MD

Surrounding the display space are glass panels, each encased in a delicate ormolu frame.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Large Sheaf of Wheat Rattan Side Tables, McGuire Style, 1970s

$3,500 / set

Pair of Large Sheaf of Wheat Rattan Side Tables, McGuire Style, 1970s

By John and Elinor McGuire

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The tables currently display a warm gilt-painted finish over what was originally an antique whitewashed surface.

Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Reed

Rare Pair of Anglo-Indian Teak Vitrine Display Tables Cabinets, 19th century

$7,800 / set

Rare Pair of Anglo-Indian Teak Vitrine Display Tables Cabinets, 19th century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

The tops open easily on a hinged back and are held in position with a small bar on the inside. Glass from all sides makes for a very attractive display and their small size make them...

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Regency Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Vintage circa 1940's Flamed Hardwood & Satinwood Sideboard Display Cabinet Table

$1,912Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage circa 1940's Flamed Hardwood & Satinwood Sideboard Display Cabinet Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage circa 1940’s hand made in England, Flamed Mahogany with Satinwood lining display cupboard sideboard A very good looking a...

Category

Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Satinwood, Hardwood

Very large egg-shaped lamp by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega, Murano model LT 535

$7,020

Very large egg-shaped lamp by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega, Murano model LT 535

By Carlo Nason

Located in Oirlo, LI

This stunning vintage Italian stacked glass table lamp is a masterful display of mid-century glassmaking artistry.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Modern Sage Green Display End Tables by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

$8,950 / set

Pair of Modern Sage Green Display End Tables by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

By Thayer Coggin

Located in North York, ON

This exceptional pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin display end tables embodies the iconic sophistication of 1970’s mid-century modern design.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

STUNNING ANTiQUE VICTORIAN SHERATON WALNUT DRAWERS WITH NAPOLEONIC BLUE DISPLAY

$1,633Sale Price|20% Off

STUNNING ANTiQUE VICTORIAN SHERATON WALNUT DRAWERS WITH NAPOLEONIC BLUE DISPLAY

By Sheraton Revival

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Mahogany & Walnut Sheraton revival Bijouterie glass display cabinet table drawers wi...

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Pair Antique Miniature Painted Oak Sawhorses

$225 / set

Pair Antique Miniature Painted Oak Sawhorses

Located in Rochester, NY

For original use untilitarian / low table will support glass stone... more / display table bases / decorative art / folk art americana / found object show.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Schooner Yacht "Atlantic", 1903

$5,895

Schooner Yacht "Atlantic", 1903

Located in Norwell, MA

Mounted into a wood and glass display case with table stand. Height includes table.

Category

20th Century North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Art Nouveau Display Console Table

$1,877

Beautiful Art Nouveau Display Console Table

Located in Vienna, AT

Console display hardwood table with brass ornaments and glass top made in Germany, circa 1890.

Category

Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Console Tables

Materials

Brass

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Glass Table Display For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic glass table display available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and wood, every glass table display was constructed with great care. Find 127 options for an antique or vintage glass table display now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer glass table display, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right glass table display, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one glass table display that is appealing in its simplicity, but sicis, Brueton and Maison Jansen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Glass Table Display?

Prices for a glass table display can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $250 and can go as high as $49,547, while the average can fetch as much as $2,625.

Questions About Glass Table Display

What is a glass display case called?
1 Answer
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.
What should you not put on a glass table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
With a glass table, avoid putting anything on top heavier than the recommended weight capacity of the table. Items with rough or sharp bottoms could scratch glass. If you wish to display an item on top of a glass table, line the bottom of the item with felt to protect the tabletop. On 1stDibs, shop a range of glass tables from some of the world's top sellers.
Are glass coffee tables durable?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
What is the best thickness for a glass table top?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
The best thickness for a glass table top depends on usage. If the glass is used just as a cover, then ¼-inch thick glass is likely good enough. If the glass will be used is as a table surface, then you should choose the thickness of the glass according to the size of the table. If the glass used is supporting heavy items, or its size is more than 24 inches, then choose glass that is thicker than ¼ inch. Thicker glass will feel and look more substantial, but thicker glass becomes heavier with increasing size. On 1stDibs, find antique and vintage glass-top dining room tables, glass-top coffee tables, side tables and more.
Which is better: a glass or acrylic coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
Whether a glass or acrylic coffee table is better is a matter of personal preference. An acrylic table is less likely to shatter and often lighter in weight, while a glass coffee table may have a more prominent shine. How carefully a coffee table is crafted also impacts its quality and longevity. On 1stDibs, shop a range of coffee tables.
Should I put a glass top on my dining table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Yes, you should put glass on top of your dining table to minimize scratches and wear. Glass allows you to see the beauty of the wood while protecting it from everyday wear.
What can I substitute for a glass coffee table top?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
You can substitute a number of things for a glass table top. Try painted wood, marble or sheet metal. To decide what to use, consider the overall style of your room and the other types of materials featured in the space. Shop a selection of tables from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
Is a glass table better for small spaces?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Whether a glass table is better for small spaces is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find that a transparent glass table creates the illusion of a larger room and makes a compact area feel more spacious. Shop a variety of glass tables on 1stDibs.
What type of glass is used for coffee tables?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
The most preferred type of glass for a coffee table is tempered glass. In case of a mishap, this type of glass will fracture into small pieces. One-half inch thick glass is the most popular for coffee tables. 1stDibs offers different antique, vintage and new glass coffee tables.
Is glass or wood a better coffee table top for a mid-century modern living room?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Wood tops feel warmer and closer to the era's original materials, while glass tops show off a rug or floor beneath and read slightly more contemporary; both are common in period-correct pieces.