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1980s Italian Tie Display Cabinet by Sormani – Handmade, Green Glossy Lacquer
1980s Italian Tie Display Cabinet by Sormani – Handmade, Green Glossy Lacquer

1980s Italian Tie Display Cabinet by Sormani – Handmade, Green Glossy Lacquer

$3,323Sale Price|39% Off

H 28.75 in W 28.75 in D 5.71 in

1980s Italian Tie Display Cabinet by Sormani – Handmade, Green Glossy Lacquer

By Sormani

Located in Arosio, IT

This unique wall-mounted display cabinet is a one-of-a-kind piece, specially commissioned for the

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Style Modern Glass Display Cabinet in Green, White, Black, Gold, Brass
Art Deco Style Modern Glass Display Cabinet in Green, White, Black, Gold, Brass

Art Deco Style Modern Glass Display Cabinet in Green, White, Black, Gold, Brass

$10,422Sale Price|20% Off

H 61.42 in W 22.45 in D 15.75 in

Art Deco Style Modern Glass Display Cabinet in Green, White, Black, Gold, Brass

By Renats Kotlevs

Located in Riga, LV

Luxury display cabinet Emperador catches the eye from first sight. Bright and glamorous, this

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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Open Cube 45 Lime Green Modular Display by SLIDE Studio
Open Cube 45 Lime Green Modular Display by SLIDE Studio

Open Cube 45 Lime Green Modular Display by SLIDE Studio

$888 / item

H 16.93 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in

Open Cube 45 Lime Green Modular Display by SLIDE Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Open Cube 45 Lime Green Modular Display by SLIDE Studio Dimensions: D 43 x W 43 x H 43 cm

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Other

Vintage Mint-Green Wooden Glass Front Shelf Distressed Painted Display
Vintage Mint-Green Wooden Glass Front Shelf Distressed Painted Display

Vintage Mint-Green Wooden Glass Front Shelf Distressed Painted Display

Located in High Point, NC

A charming vintage mint-green painted wooden cabinet featuring beautifully distressed paint and

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Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Sir Robert Lorimer attr. Whytock & Reid Edinburgh Anglo-Chinese display cabinet
Sir Robert Lorimer attr. Whytock & Reid Edinburgh Anglo-Chinese display cabinet

Sir Robert Lorimer attr. Whytock & Reid Edinburgh Anglo-Chinese display cabinet

By Whytock & Reid, Sir Robert Lorimer

Located in London, GB

walnut display cabinet with green painted and gilded wood.Literature: Savage, Peter, 'Lorimer and the

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Vintage 1920s English Anglo-Japanese Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

Open Cube 45 Malva Green Modular Display by SLIDE Studio
Open Cube 45 Malva Green Modular Display by SLIDE Studio

Open Cube 45 Malva Green Modular Display by SLIDE Studio

$888 / item

H 16.93 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in

Open Cube 45 Malva Green Modular Display by SLIDE Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Open Cube 45 Malva Green Modular Display by SLIDE Studio Dimensions: D 43 x W 43 x H 43 cm

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Other

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

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

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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Green Display Cabinet
Green Display Cabinet

Green Display Cabinet

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H 86 in W 101 in D 11 in

Green Display Cabinet

Located in Culver City, CA

Unique display cabinet with sliding doors and original green paint.

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Early 20th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Charming Apple Green Display Cabinet-France, 1920s France
Charming Apple Green Display Cabinet-France, 1920s France

Charming Apple Green Display Cabinet-France, 1920s France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Elegant and beautiful old French 2-part display cabinet, ideal for storing and exhibiting porcelain

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Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Hand-painted white and green Display Cabinet, Softwood, Franconia, Circa 1800
Hand-painted white and green Display Cabinet, Softwood, Franconia, Circa 1800

Hand-painted white and green Display Cabinet, Softwood, Franconia, Circa 1800

Located in Greding, DE

Large display case with two-door base cabinet and two-door display case top with curved pediment

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Green lacquered living room display cabinet, 1980s
Green lacquered living room display cabinet, 1980s

Green lacquered living room display cabinet, 1980s

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H 68.9 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in

Green lacquered living room display cabinet, 1980s

Located in Roma, RM

Green lacquered living room display cabinet, 1980s Product Details Display cabinet made of wood

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Large Display Cabinet in Green Lacquered wood with Brass Details
Large Display Cabinet in Green Lacquered wood with Brass Details

Large Display Cabinet in Green Lacquered wood with Brass Details

Located in Roma, RM

Large Display Cabinet in Green Lacquered wood with Brass Details Product Details Featuring glass

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Vintage 1980s Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Pair of John Widdicomb Green Regency Style Display Cabinets
Pair of John Widdicomb Green Regency Style Display Cabinets

Pair of John Widdicomb Green Regency Style Display Cabinets

Located in Chicago, IL

Uncommon John Widdicomb hand-painted French Regency display cabinets in exaggerated fanciful form

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Materials

Brass

Victorian Mahogany Wall Hanging Shop Display Cabinet
Victorian Mahogany Wall Hanging Shop Display Cabinet

Victorian Mahogany Wall Hanging Shop Display Cabinet

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian mahogany wall hanging shop display cabinet This is quite a shallow wall hanging

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Antique 1890s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Cabinets

Tall Antique Display Cabinet, Victorian, English, Oak, Cupboard, Green Man
Tall Antique Display Cabinet, Victorian, English, Oak, Cupboard, Green Man

Tall Antique Display Cabinet, Victorian, English, Oak, Cupboard, Green Man

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a tall antique display cabinet, a Victorian, English, carved oak cupboard with green man

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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Cabinets

Materials

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Union National Green & Black Lacquer Chinoiserie China Hutch Display Cabinet
Union National Green & Black Lacquer Chinoiserie China Hutch Display Cabinet

Union National Green & Black Lacquer Chinoiserie China Hutch Display Cabinet

By Union National

Located in Dayton, OH

"Circa 1980s Union National China Cabinet. Made from hardwood with green and black lacquer finish

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Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Lacquer

Large two-module sideboard (buffet + display cabinet) green lacquered, 1980s
Large two-module sideboard (buffet + display cabinet) green lacquered, 1980s

Large two-module sideboard (buffet + display cabinet) green lacquered, 1980s

Located in Roma, RM

Large two-module sideboard (buffet + display cabinet) green lacquered, 1980s Product Details Large

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Vintage 1980s Sideboards

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Wood

Art Deco Mint Green Steel Metal Dental Cabinet Display by United Metal
Art Deco Mint Green Steel Metal Dental Cabinet Display by United Metal

Art Deco Mint Green Steel Metal Dental Cabinet Display by United Metal

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Art Deco mint green steel dental cabinet display by United Metal. Item features steel metal frame

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1970s Belgium Green/Blue Glass Chrome Shelving Display Cabinet Unit Belgo Chrome
1970s Belgium Green/Blue Glass Chrome Shelving Display Cabinet Unit Belgo Chrome

1970s Belgium Green/Blue Glass Chrome Shelving Display Cabinet Unit Belgo Chrome

By belgochrom, Belgo Chrome

Located in London, England

1970s Belgium freestanding five shelf slim display open-fronted cabinet. The drop in green/blue

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Brass and Green Glass Étagère Shelving Display
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Brass and Green Glass Étagère Shelving Display

1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Brass and Green Glass Étagère Shelving Display

By Romeo Rega, Milo Baughman, Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful and stylish Italian geometric shiny brass étagère, shelving display with top and bottom

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Green Painted Iron Etageres Displays with Glass Shelves
Pair of Vintage Green Painted Iron Etageres Displays with Glass Shelves

Pair of Vintage Green Painted Iron Etageres Displays with Glass Shelves

Located in Shippensburg, PA

shelves rest over scrolled feet and are finished in green enamel paint. They make an unusual strike point

Category

20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Iron

20th Century English Cadbury's Shop Display Cabinet, c.1900
20th Century English Cadbury's Shop Display Cabinet, c.1900

20th Century English Cadbury's Shop Display Cabinet, c.1900

By Green & Cadbury Ltd

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th Century English Cadbury’s chocolate display cabinet with mother of pearl sign

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20th Century British Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Iron and Glass Display Rack Stand Wall Unit in Green Paint Finish
Mid Century Iron and Glass Display Rack Stand Wall Unit in Green Paint Finish

Mid Century Iron and Glass Display Rack Stand Wall Unit in Green Paint Finish

By Frederic Weinberg, Paul McCobb

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Brutalist Industrial style iron and glass shelf, wall unit, display piece. Constructed

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron

Chinoiserie Cabinet
Chinoiserie Cabinet

Chinoiserie Cabinet

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H 76 in W 43 in D 10.5 in

Chinoiserie Cabinet

Located in Stamford, CT

A chic display cabinet, green polychromed with eclectic hand-painted Chinoiserie patterns, doubled

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20th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Glass

Antique Green Bookcase/Display Cabinet with Glass Doors, China circa 1890
Antique Green Bookcase/Display Cabinet with Glass Doors, China circa 1890

Antique Green Bookcase/Display Cabinet with Glass Doors, China circa 1890

Located in Round Top, TX

protected with a lacquer finish. Whether used for books or to display a special collection, this cabinet is

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint, Lacquer

Vintage Green Painted Tole and Brass Display Cabinet, Italian, circa 1960s
Vintage Green Painted Tole and Brass Display Cabinet, Italian, circa 1960s

Vintage Green Painted Tole and Brass Display Cabinet, Italian, circa 1960s

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hanging or table top green painted tole and brass display cabinet with pagoda shape top. Interior

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Mid-20th Century Italian Vitrines

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tall Green Fritos Display Shelf, circa 1930s
Tall Green Fritos Display Shelf, circa 1930s

Tall Green Fritos Display Shelf, circa 1930s

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H 56.75 in W 24.75 in D 17 in

Tall Green Fritos Display Shelf, circa 1930s

Located in Portland, OR

never imagined the future scale of his snack-food Empire. Made from stamped steel, this bright green

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Vintage 1930s Industrial Shelves

Art Deco Painted Iron Display Unit
Art Deco Painted Iron Display Unit

Art Deco Painted Iron Display Unit

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H 45 in W 45 in L 45 in

Art Deco Painted Iron Display Unit

Located in North Hollywood, CA

". The hammered iron display is painted in an institutional green color, coated with a stain clear finish

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Iron

Antique Painted Green Display Wall Cabinet/Shelves
Antique Painted Green Display Wall Cabinet/Shelves

Antique Painted Green Display Wall Cabinet/Shelves

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Antique painted green display wall cabinet/shelves. with small pull out drawer and glass knob

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Vintage 1950s English Country Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Antique Corner Cabinet, Victorian Walnut Display Cabinet, Scotland 1880, B1935
Antique Corner Cabinet, Victorian Walnut Display Cabinet, Scotland 1880, B1935

Antique Corner Cabinet, Victorian Walnut Display Cabinet, Scotland 1880, B1935

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Corner cabinet, Victorian carved walnut green man display cabinet, Antique Furniture

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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Corner Cupboards

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Antique Green Man Oak Bookcase Gothic Glazed Two Doors Victorian circa 1870
Antique Green Man Oak Bookcase Gothic Glazed Two Doors Victorian circa 1870

Antique Green Man Oak Bookcase Gothic Glazed Two Doors Victorian circa 1870

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Fabulous 19th century continental ‘Green Man’ bookcase or display cabinet, circa 1870, the upper

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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Bookcases

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Oak

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the green display cabinet you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, glass and wood, every green display cabinet was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect green display cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each green display cabinet bearing Victorian, Art Deco or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one green display cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but John Widdicomb produced versions that are worth a look.

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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. 

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