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Mercantile Display Case

circa 1920 Bromann Brothers Mercantile Display
circa 1920 Bromann Brothers Mercantile Display

circa 1920 Bromann Brothers Mercantile Display

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1920s; Bromann Bros - Chicago, IL Early 20th century wood and glass display case manufactured

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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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Early 20th Century Glass and Oak Tabletop Display Case
Early 20th Century Glass and Oak Tabletop Display Case

Early 20th Century Glass and Oak Tabletop Display Case

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H 22 in W 71 in D 27.25 in

Early 20th Century Glass and Oak Tabletop Display Case

Located in Chicago, IL

• Vintage mercantile tabletop display case • Oak • Glass sliding doors • Wood shelf with

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Early 20th Century American Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Oak

Glass Front Mercantile Display Case, circa 1900
Glass Front Mercantile Display Case, circa 1900

Glass Front Mercantile Display Case, circa 1900

Located in Surrey, BC

mercantile cabinet from the turn of the last century. provenance available... Californias oldest jewellery

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Antique Early 1900s American American Classical Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Maple

Antique Walnut Store Glass Mercantile Display Case, Nashville History
Antique Walnut Store Glass Mercantile Display Case, Nashville History

Antique Walnut Store Glass Mercantile Display Case, Nashville History

Located in Surrey, BC

Glass large tagged counter top showcase featuring mirrored doors large glass and walnut case

Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Vitrines

Materials

Walnut

1920s Nickel-Plated Countertop Display Case by Dominion Showcase
1920s Nickel-Plated Countertop Display Case by Dominion Showcase

1920s Nickel-Plated Countertop Display Case by Dominion Showcase

By Dominion Showcase

Located in Surrey, BC

A rare, compact-sized mercantile display case in original curved glass by Dominion Showcase Works

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Vintage 1920s Canadian Machine Age Vitrines

Materials

Nickel

1920 Nickel-Plated Brass Mercantile Counter Top Display Case
1920 Nickel-Plated Brass Mercantile Counter Top Display Case

1920 Nickel-Plated Brass Mercantile Counter Top Display Case

Located in Surrey, BC

Tabletop display cabinet with glass on four slides and an intact, nickel-plated wood frame, circa

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Vintage 1920s American Machine Age Cabinets

Materials

Nickel

1920 Mercantile Merchandising Display Cabinet
1920 Mercantile Merchandising Display Cabinet

1920 Mercantile Merchandising Display Cabinet

Located in Surrey, BC

Very nice solid wood fir cabinet found in historic Gas Town in Vancouver. This piece retains a polychrome painted finish with no alterations. Fully functional drawers with glass ...

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Vintage 1920s Canadian Other Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Fir

1930 Ebony Server/Mercantile Display Cabinet
1930 Ebony Server/Mercantile Display Cabinet

1930 Ebony Server/Mercantile Display Cabinet

Located in Surrey, BC

Salvaged from one of the first Eatons stores in Canada. An ebony server/mercantile display cabinet

Category

Vintage 1930s Canadian Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Wood

1900 Wooden Glass Mercantile Display Showcase
1900 Wooden Glass Mercantile Display Showcase

1900 Wooden Glass Mercantile Display Showcase

By G. F. Stephens Co. 1

Located in Surrey, BC

Great original display case with four working sliding doors, nickel hi-lights, walnut construction

Category

Antique Early 1900s Canadian Victorian Vitrines

Materials

Nickel

Mercantile-Style Display Cabinet with Glass Doors
Mercantile-Style Display Cabinet with Glass Doors

Mercantile-Style Display Cabinet with Glass Doors

Located in High Point, NC

This substantial vintage wooden display cabinet features a warm, richly toned wood construction

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1920 Art Deco Retail Mercantile Store Display Cabinet
1920 Art Deco Retail Mercantile Store Display Cabinet

1920 Art Deco Retail Mercantile Store Display Cabinet

Located in Surrey, BC

A stately Art Deco era mercantile display cabinet with upper sliding glass doors (approx. 7 H” x 4

Category

Vintage 1920s Canadian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large 1920 Mercantile General Store Display Cabinet
Large 1920 Mercantile General Store Display Cabinet

Large 1920 Mercantile General Store Display Cabinet

Located in Surrey, BC

Two-piece wooden sliding top door display unit with open bottom for storage. This piece retains

Category

Antique Early 1900s American American Colonial Vitrines

Materials

Wood

1930 Mercantile Oak and Glass Display Cabinet Vitrine
1930 Mercantile Oak and Glass Display Cabinet Vitrine

1930 Mercantile Oak and Glass Display Cabinet Vitrine

Located in Surrey, BC

Small antique glass-and-oak display cabinet found in the American Midwest. Oak has overpainted, age

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Mercantile Store Shop Display 18 Drawer Pine Haberdashery Cabinet 1900
Antique Mercantile Store Shop Display 18 Drawer Pine Haberdashery Cabinet 1900

Antique Mercantile Store Shop Display 18 Drawer Pine Haberdashery Cabinet 1900

Located in Portland, OR

Antique American pine Mercantile store Haberdashery display cabinet, circa 1900. The cabinet is in

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Antique Walnut Countertop Mercantile Illuminated Curio Display Case Showcase
Antique Walnut Countertop Mercantile Illuminated Curio Display Case Showcase

Antique Walnut Countertop Mercantile Illuminated Curio Display Case Showcase

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique early 20th century countertop display case with a solid walnut top and sides, angled glass

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique 73" Oak Curved Glass Store Mercantile Display Case Counter Oregon 1895
Antique 73" Oak Curved Glass Store Mercantile Display Case Counter Oregon 1895

Antique 73" Oak Curved Glass Store Mercantile Display Case Counter Oregon 1895

Located in Portland, OR

A rare antique oak and curved glass mercantile store display case and table base, R. Lutke & Co

Category

Antique 1890s American American Craftsman Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Oak

Monumental Antique Mercantile Counter Top Display Case c.1920
Monumental Antique Mercantile Counter Top Display Case c.1920

Monumental Antique Mercantile Counter Top Display Case c.1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An antique Oak mercantile display case with all original glass and mirrors. The four sliding

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Schmitt Co Mahogany Mercantile Jewelry Display Curio Showcase
Rare Antique Schmitt Co Mahogany Mercantile Jewelry Display Curio Showcase

Rare Antique Schmitt Co Mahogany Mercantile Jewelry Display Curio Showcase

Located in Dayton, OH

A rare and impressive monumental American Victorian mercantile retail showcase or display cabinet

Category

Antique 1890s American Baroque Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Mercantile Store Curved Glass Oak Counter Top Display Cabinet
Antique American Mercantile Store Curved Glass Oak Counter Top Display Cabinet

Antique American Mercantile Store Curved Glass Oak Counter Top Display Cabinet

Located in Portland, OR

A very good antique American oak and curved glass mercantile counter top display case, circa 1900

Category

Antique Early 1900s American American Craftsman Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Oak

Deco Inlaid Mercantile Display Case
Deco Inlaid Mercantile Display Case

Deco Inlaid Mercantile Display Case

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H 34.5 in W 69 in L 34.5 in

Deco Inlaid Mercantile Display Case

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Deco inlaid mercantile display case AA# 48813 This classic deco crafted golden oak display

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Antique Mercantile Display Cabinet
Antique Mercantile Display Cabinet

Antique Mercantile Display Cabinet

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H 92 in W 52.5 in D 20 in

Antique Mercantile Display Cabinet

Located in Hudson, NY

a very handsome antique late 19th century 2 door display cabinet with a pair of divided pane glass

Category

Antique 19th Century American Cabinets

Deco Inlaid Mercantile Display Case with Shelves
Deco Inlaid Mercantile Display Case with Shelves

Deco Inlaid Mercantile Display Case with Shelves

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Art Deco inlaid mercantile display case with shelves AA# 48814 circa 1920s Condition: Good

Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Walnut

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By Amuneal

Located in New York, NY

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Located in Nijmegen, NL

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Located in Dayton, OH

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By McGill Manufacturing Co.

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Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

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Located in Staffordshire, GB

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Located in Dekalb, IL

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Mercantile Display Case For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mercantile display case available at 1stDibs. Each mercantile display case for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and oak. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mercantile display case, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A mercantile display case is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Victorian and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Mercantile Display Case?

A mercantile display case can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,900, while the lowest priced sells for $1,000 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.

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 Mercantile Display Case
  • 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.

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