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Large Italian Display / Bar Cabinet in Ebony and Palisander
Large Italian Display / Bar Cabinet in Ebony and Palisander

Large Italian Display / Bar Cabinet in Ebony and Palisander

Located in Kent, Dover

A large Italian display / bar cabinet in ebonised rosewood, with shelves and three drawers.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Cabinets

Large English 19thC Ebonised Pine Haberdashery Display Cabinet
Large English 19thC Ebonised Pine Haberdashery Display Cabinet

Large English 19thC Ebonised Pine Haberdashery Display Cabinet

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 Large English 19thC Ebonised Glazed Pine Haberdashery Display Cabinet sku 1286 W195 x D37 x H200 cm Base W195 x D37 x H52 cm Top W194 x D37 x H148 cm

Category

Antique 19th Century Vitrines

Materials

Pine

Large antique Victorian quality burr walnut inlaid display cabinet
Large antique Victorian quality burr walnut inlaid display cabinet

Large antique Victorian quality burr walnut inlaid display cabinet

Located in Ipswich, GB

Large antique Victorian quality burr walnut inlaid display cabinet, having a quality burr walnut top with a moulded edge above an inlaid frieze, a pair of burr walnut inlaid glazed d...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Large 19thC English Oak Glazed Museum Display Cabinet
Large 19thC English Oak Glazed Museum Display Cabinet

Large 19thC English Oak Glazed Museum Display Cabinet

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1890 Large 19thC English oak glazed museum display cabinet Measures: W 137 x D 42 x H 193 cm Base W 136 x D 40 x H 93 cm Top W 137 x D 42 x H 100 cm.     

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Antique 1890s English Vitrines

Materials

Oak

Unusual Large Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Display Cabinet
Unusual Large Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Display Cabinet

Unusual Large Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Display Cabinet

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual large Antique Victorian quality mahogany inlaid display cabinet having an unusual shaped glass lift up display cabinet flanked by two long glazed mahogany doors opening to r...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Other

Large Antique Museum Showcase, English, Bronze, Oak, Display Cabinet
Large Antique Museum Showcase, English, Bronze, Oak, Display Cabinet

Large Antique Museum Showcase, English, Bronze, Oak, Display Cabinet

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique museum showcase. An English, bronze over oak display cabinet or case, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Large Early 19th Century Hanging Wall Display Cabinet Vitrine
Large Early 19th Century Hanging Wall Display Cabinet Vitrine

Large Early 19th Century Hanging Wall Display Cabinet Vitrine

Located in Haarlem, NL

Wonderful large oak ornamented and gilded wall display cabinet.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Handsome Large 2 Part Display Cabinet, France Early 1900
Handsome Large 2 Part Display Cabinet, France Early 1900

Handsome Large 2 Part Display Cabinet, France Early 1900

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

It has 4 beautiful high display vitrine doors, with large quality glass sections.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Museum Showcase, English, Bronze, Oak, Display Cabinet
Large Antique Museum Showcase, English, Bronze, Oak, Display Cabinet

Large Antique Museum Showcase, English, Bronze, Oak, Display Cabinet

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique museum showcase. An English, bronze over oak display cabinet or case, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Large Pine Reproduction Bookcase Display Cabinet Wall Unit
Large Pine Reproduction Bookcase Display Cabinet Wall Unit

Large Pine Reproduction Bookcase Display Cabinet Wall Unit

Located in Round Top, TX

This striking large pine bookcase or display wall unit was newly made in Europe and breaks down into two large cabinets.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Pine

Large 19th Century Oak Glazed Bookcase Display Cabinet
Large 19th Century Oak Glazed Bookcase Display Cabinet

Large 19th Century Oak Glazed Bookcase Display Cabinet

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 Large 19th century Oak Glazed Bookcase Display Cabinet We can also customise existing pieces to suit your scheme/requirements.

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Large Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet from France
Antique Large Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet from France

Antique Large Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet from France

Located in Round Top, TX

This bookcase is built in 2 sections, making it easier to install the heavy oak lower cabinet with two doors and the upper display cabinet with glass doors.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Large Black Painted Display Cabinet, Denmark 1900-1920
Large Black Painted Display Cabinet, Denmark 1900-1920

Large Black Painted Display Cabinet, Denmark 1900-1920

Located in Kastrup, DK

Outstanding large ebonized wood mercantile shop display cabinet.

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass, Iron

1920s Large Art Deco Birch Display Cabinet Sideboard
1920s Large Art Deco Birch Display Cabinet Sideboard

1920s Large Art Deco Birch Display Cabinet Sideboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Beautiful birch art deco cabinet of large proportions circa 1920. In 2 parts, this cabinet features a single door glass cabinet with ebonised latice work, 2 reveal 2 shelves. Fla...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Birch

Large Antique Pine Display Cabinet Bookcase Pharmacy Apothecary
Large Antique Pine Display Cabinet Bookcase Pharmacy Apothecary

Large Antique Pine Display Cabinet Bookcase Pharmacy Apothecary

Located in Round Top, TX

Any knicks, cracks and signs of wear are age related and add to the depth of character of this wonderful display cabinet. Please enlarge photos to appreciate the warmth and depth of ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Pine

STUNNING LARGE GEORGIAN STYLE BURR WALNUT BREAKFRONT DISPLAY CABiNET BOOKCASE
STUNNING LARGE GEORGIAN STYLE BURR WALNUT BREAKFRONT DISPLAY CABiNET BOOKCASE

STUNNING LARGE GEORGIAN STYLE BURR WALNUT BREAKFRONT DISPLAY CABiNET BOOKCASE

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London A truly breathtaking, large Georgian-style breakfront display cabinet, crafted in exceptionally rich burr walnut, one of the most beautiful examples of its kind.

Category

20th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Large Vernis Martin Display Cabinet, circa 1910
Antique French Large Vernis Martin Display Cabinet, circa 1910

Antique French Large Vernis Martin Display Cabinet, circa 1910

Located in London, GB

A stunning antique French kingwood Vernis Marten five-panel display cabinet in the Louis XV manner and of extravagantly shaped serpentine form, circa 1910 in date, with exquisite han...

Category

Vintage 1910s French Cabinets

Large Bleached Oak Bookcase With Adjustable Shelves, France circa 1900-20
Large Bleached Oak Bookcase With Adjustable Shelves, France circa 1900-20

Large Bleached Oak Bookcase With Adjustable Shelves, France circa 1900-20

Located in Round Top, TX

The French oak has been bleached creating a fresh, lighter finish for today's modern home. This large display cabinet is made in two sections, upper and lower, allowing for easier sh...

Category

Early 20th Century French Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Pair, Dramatic Antique Bookcase Large White Display Cabinets from Spain
Pair, Dramatic Antique Bookcase Large White Display Cabinets from Spain

Pair, Dramatic Antique Bookcase Large White Display Cabinets from Spain

Located in Round Top, TX

A single display cabinet this large is dramatic, but to find a pair is beyond rare.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Glass, Paint

Large English 19thC Mahogany Astral Glazed Bookcase / Display Cabinet
Large English 19thC Mahogany Astral Glazed Bookcase / Display Cabinet

Large English 19thC Mahogany Astral Glazed Bookcase / Display Cabinet

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 sku 1547 Large English 19thC Mahogany Astral Glazed Bookcase / Display Cabinet W188 x D42 x H217cm

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Italian Venetian Pink Painted Chinoiserie Large China Display Cabinet
Antique Italian Venetian Pink Painted Chinoiserie Large China Display Cabinet

Antique Italian Venetian Pink Painted Chinoiserie Large China Display Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Italian Venetian Pink Painted Chinoiserie Large China Display Cabinet. Item features a large impressive size, 2 part construction, lined interior with birds, flowers, and but...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Antique Large Gray Painted Bookcase Display Cabinet from France
Antique Large Gray Painted Bookcase Display Cabinet from France

Antique Large Gray Painted Bookcase Display Cabinet from France

Located in Round Top, TX

Even the four central lower drawers are functional while providing interesting visual balance to this large and impressive display cabinet. While doors and drawers do not lock, they ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large 19th C English Pine Glazed Display Cabinet / Bookcase
Large 19th C English Pine Glazed Display Cabinet / Bookcase

Large 19th C English Pine Glazed Display Cabinet / Bookcase

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1870 Large 19th C English pine glazed display cabinet / bookcase with key & adjustable shelves.

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Large French Bleached Oak Display Cabinet Bookcase circa 1890
Large French Bleached Oak Display Cabinet Bookcase circa 1890

Large French Bleached Oak Display Cabinet Bookcase circa 1890

Located in Round Top, TX

This impressive oak display cabinet has four upper cabinet doors and four panel cabinet doors below.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Bookcases

Materials

Wire

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

19th Century French Bleached Oak Large Bookcase Display Cabinet

Located in Round Top, TX

This impressive bleached oak display cabinet has four upper cabinet glass doors, four lower drawers over four cabinet doors.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Large Vintage Bespoke Display Cabinet, Retail, Collector, Showcase, 12 Shelves
Large Vintage Bespoke Display Cabinet, Retail, Collector, Showcase, 12 Shelves

Large Vintage Bespoke Display Cabinet, Retail, Collector, Showcase, 12 Shelves

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large vintage bespoke display cabinet. An English, mahogany and glass retail or collector's two-door 12 shelf showcase cupboard, dating to the late 20th century.

Category

Late 20th Century British Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Large Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet, Hungary circa 1980
Vintage Large Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet, Hungary circa 1980

Vintage Large Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet, Hungary circa 1980

Located in Round Top, TX

This striking large pine bookcase or display wall unit is a reproduction made in Europe and breaks down into two large cabinets.

Category

Late 20th Century Hungarian Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Pine

Large Antique Glazed Display Cabinet, English, Bronze, Shop, Showcase, Edwardian
Large Antique Glazed Display Cabinet, English, Bronze, Shop, Showcase, Edwardian

Large Antique Glazed Display Cabinet, English, Bronze, Shop, Showcase, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique glazed display cabinet. An English, bronze shop retail showcase, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Antique Large Display Bookcase Cabinet Mahogany, Victorian, circa 1860
Antique Large Display Bookcase Cabinet Mahogany, Victorian, circa 1860

Antique Large Display Bookcase Cabinet Mahogany, Victorian, circa 1860

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A versatile bookcase display cabinet presented in good antique condition With desirable glazed upper display area and drawers below In attractive mahogany with a desirable tone Ri...

Category

Antique 1860s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large 19th Century Scottish Pine Glazed Bookcase / Display Cabinet
Large 19th Century Scottish Pine Glazed Bookcase / Display Cabinet

Large 19th Century Scottish Pine Glazed Bookcase / Display Cabinet

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1870 Large 19th century Scottish Pine Glazed bookcase / display cabinet We can also customise existing pieces to suit your scheme/requirements.

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Pine

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

Large Vintage French Bookcase Display Cabinet Vitrine, circa 1960

Located in Round Top, TX

Impressive at just under 9' wide, this five door display cabinet or bookcase is embellished with romantic French country carved panels, flowers and flourishes.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

French Bleached Oak Large Bookcase Display Cabinet, circa 1920
French Bleached Oak Large Bookcase Display Cabinet, circa 1920

French Bleached Oak Large Bookcase Display Cabinet, circa 1920

Located in Round Top, TX

This cabinet is built in 2 sections, making it easier to install the heavy oak lower cabinet with three doors and the upper display cabinet with glass doors.

Category

Early 20th Century French Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

French Bleached Oak Display Cabinet Large Bookcase, circa 1890
French Bleached Oak Display Cabinet Large Bookcase, circa 1890

French Bleached Oak Display Cabinet Large Bookcase, circa 1890

Located in Round Top, TX

At over 7' tall, the glass door panes add to its visual impact displaying any collection held within. This cabinet is built in 2 sections, making it easier to install the heavy oak l...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

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

19th-Century Large French Bleached Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet

Located in Round Top, TX

This impressive display cabinet features extensive hand-carved detail throughout, including vine and acanthus-style motifs, a carved shield or medallion centered at the upper crown, ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Large Victorian Mahogany Shop Display Music Cabinet
Large Victorian Mahogany Shop Display Music Cabinet

Large Victorian Mahogany Shop Display Music Cabinet

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A large Victorian mahogany shop display music cabinet A stunning and rare piece, this large chest is set on casters, it is a very heavy piece but moveable On the front he cabinet...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Large French Black Bookcase Display Cabinet
Early 20th Century Large French Black Bookcase Display Cabinet

Early 20th Century Large French Black Bookcase Display Cabinet

Located in Round Top, TX

This large oak bookcase or display cabinet has three long glass doors and stands over 7.5' tall and wide. 

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak, Paint

Late 19th Century Large French Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet
Late 19th Century Large French Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet

Late 19th Century Large French Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet

Located in Round Top, TX

Late 19th-century French oak bookcase or display cabinet featuring dramatic scale and carved detail. The cabinet is framed by turned barley twist columns and richly carved panels on ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Mid-19th Century Large French Bleached Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet
Mid-19th Century Large French Bleached Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet

Mid-19th Century Large French Bleached Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet

Located in Round Top, TX

Mid-19th century French bookcase or display cabinet crafted from bleached oak and constructed in two sections for easier transport and installation. The upper section features four g...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Large French Bleached Oak Display Cabinet Bookcase, circa 1890
Large French Bleached Oak Display Cabinet Bookcase, circa 1890

Large French Bleached Oak Display Cabinet Bookcase, circa 1890

Located in Round Top, TX

Restored, this large display case is ready to be used and enjoyed.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

1930s Oak Display Cabinet
1930s Oak Display Cabinet

1930s Oak Display Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A large 1930s oak display cabinet, mirrored to the rear with adjustable shelving and drawers below, on ebonized plinth base, illuminated and lockable.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Oak

Large 19th Century Liège Bookcase, Display Cabinet, made of Oak
Large 19th Century Liège Bookcase, Display Cabinet, made of Oak

Large 19th Century Liège Bookcase, Display Cabinet, made of Oak

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Large Liège bookcase or display cabinet from the first half of the 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Rococo Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak, Poplar

Large Antique Library Bookcase Display Cabinet with Adjustable Shelves
Large Antique Library Bookcase Display Cabinet with Adjustable Shelves

Large Antique Library Bookcase Display Cabinet with Adjustable Shelves

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this beautiful antique hardwood Astral bookcase display cabinet. We have lightly restored this by giving it a hand clean, hand waxed and hand po...

Category

20th Century British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

20th Century Large Black Bookcase Display Cabinet from Denmark
20th Century Large Black Bookcase Display Cabinet from Denmark

20th Century Large Black Bookcase Display Cabinet from Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

Dramatic black painted pine bookcase with dentil molding along crown and a meandering Greek key motif along the skirt, resting on tapered fluted feet. Lower drawers and attractive fe...

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Gustavian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Large Moorish Style Mother of Pearl Inlaid Display Cabinet
Large Moorish Style Mother of Pearl Inlaid Display Cabinet

Large Moorish Style Mother of Pearl Inlaid Display Cabinet

Located in London, GB

Produced in Syria during the late 19th century, this large cabinet is designed about a tripartite structural scheme. The cabinet features a tall centre that is flanked by two smaller...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Large White Painted Bookcase Display Cabinet, Sweden circa 1880
Large White Painted Bookcase Display Cabinet, Sweden circa 1880

Large White Painted Bookcase Display Cabinet, Sweden circa 1880

Located in Round Top, TX

Elegant and stately 8.5' tall Swedish Gustavian country display cabinet or bookcase with adjustable shelves and four upper glass doors. Newer professional painted finish in softly di...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Pine, Paint

Large Georgian Style English Display Cabinet with Oriental Chinoiserie Designs
Large Georgian Style English Display Cabinet with Oriental Chinoiserie Designs

Large Georgian Style English Display Cabinet with Oriental Chinoiserie Designs

Located in Houston, TX

Handsome and impressive with oriental designs. Swan neck pediment with Stunning chinoiserie decorations. Astragal mouldings on glazed doors and Cabinets below. Fully lighted.

Category

Early 20th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Biedermeier Display Cabinet, circa 1825
Biedermeier Display Cabinet, circa 1825

Biedermeier Display Cabinet, circa 1825

Located in Greding, DE

Large three-sided glass Biedermeier display cabinet made of walnut with column pilasters and carved capitals.

Category

Antique 1820s Biedermeier Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Chippendale Revival Mahogany Display Cabinet
Chippendale Revival Mahogany Display Cabinet

Chippendale Revival Mahogany Display Cabinet

Located in Cheshire, GB

Large Chippendale revival display cabinet, the dental moulded cornice above two astragal glazed doors opening to reveal three glass shelves and watermark silk upholstered back.

Category

Early 20th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Large French Vernis Martin Display Cabinet C1880 19th Century
Antique Large French Vernis Martin Display Cabinet C1880 19th Century

Antique Large French Vernis Martin Display Cabinet C1880 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A stunning antique Louis XV Revival French Vernis Marten five panel display cabinet of extravagantly shaped serpentine form, Circa 1880 in date, with exquisite hand painted decoratio...

Category

Antique 1880s Cabinets

Materials

Other

French Black Lacquered Display Cabinet
French Black Lacquered Display Cabinet

French Black Lacquered Display Cabinet

Located in Westwood, NJ

Large French neoclassic black lacquered display cabinet with mirrored interior and adjustable lighting, the glazed doors flanked by fluted Corinthian columns.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Satinwood Display Cabinet
Antique Victorian Satinwood Display Cabinet

Antique Victorian Satinwood Display Cabinet

Located in London, GB

This large antique satinwood display cabinet is the finest quality I have ever come across and is in excellent original condition.

Category

Antique 1890s British Sheraton Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Victorian Satinwood Display Cabinet
Antique Victorian Satinwood Display Cabinet

Antique Victorian Satinwood Display Cabinet

Located in London, GB

This large antique satinwood display cabinet is the finest quality I have ever come across and is in excellent original condition.

Category

Antique 1890s British Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood, Glass

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Large Display Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the large display cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A large display cabinet — often made from wood, glass and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a large display cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right large display cabinet, those designed in Victorian, Industrial and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one large display cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Century Furniture, Holland & Sons and Niels Vodder produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Large Display Cabinet?

Prices for a large display cabinet start at $843 and top out at $248,030 with the average selling for $4,900.

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 Large Display Cabinet
  • 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.
  • 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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