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
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mercantile Display Case
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
Recent Sales
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Oak
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s American American Classical Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Maple
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
By Dominion Showcase
Located in Surrey, BC
A rare, compact-sized mercantile display case in original curved glass by Dominion Showcase Works
Category
Vintage 1920s Canadian Machine Age Vitrines
Materials
Nickel
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
Category
Vintage 1920s American Machine Age Cabinets
Materials
Nickel
Vintage Oak General Store Country Mercantile Curio Display Case Cabinet Showcase
Sold
H 39.5 in W 22.25 in D 35 in
Vintage Oak General Store Country Mercantile Curio Display Case Cabinet Showcase
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage oak general store curio display showcase. Features pedestal base with one adjustable shelf
Category
20th Century American Classical Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
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 ...
Category
Vintage 1920s Canadian Other Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Fir
1910 Oak Mercantile Show Case Countertop General Store Display Cabinet, Vitrine
Sold
H 15.5 in W 70 in D 22 in
1910 Oak Mercantile Show Case Countertop General Store Display Cabinet, Vitrine
Located in Surrey, BC
A beautiful and practical oak countertop display cabinet from circa 1910. Glassed on three sides
Category
Vintage 1910s American Late Victorian Vitrines
Materials
Oak
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
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
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
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
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
1920 Mercantile Merchandising Store Display Apothecary Hardware Cabinet
Located in Surrey, BC
Excellent 8 ft store display salvaged from a hardware store in the mid-west. This piece is oak
Category
Vintage 1920s Machine Age Apothecary Cabinets
19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Mercantile Apothecary Display Cabinet
Sold
H 94 in W 84 in D 20 in
19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Mercantile Apothecary Display Cabinet
Located in Surrey, BC
Victorian solid mahogany and brass mercantile shop display cabinet. This outstanding large cabinet
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Vitrines
Materials
Brass
Antique Walnut Countertop Mercantile Illuminated Curio Display Case Showcase
Sold
H 11.25 in W 27.75 in D 17.5 in
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
Sold
H 48 in W 73 in D 26.75 in
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
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
Sold
H 43 in W 122 in D 29 in
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
Sold
H 36 in W 30 in D 24 in
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
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
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
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
People Also Browsed
Red Coral Bookend Set of 2
Located in Paris, FR
Bookend red coral set of 2, handcrafted sculpture with more than 800 red cabochons hand-placed. With structure and base in solid brass gold-plated 24-karat. Exceptional piece in li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bookends
Materials
Coral, Gold Plate, Brass
Library Bureau Sole Makers Oak Library Card Catalog Filing Cabinet
$1,750
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 21.7 in
Library Bureau Sole Makers Oak Library Card Catalog Filing Cabinet
Located in West Chester, PA
Library Bureau Sole Makers Oak Library Card Catalog Filing Cabinet Drawers divided to 9.75” but the middle divider is removable and the divider for one of the drawers is already miss...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Brass
English antique wood and original glass display cabinet, with shelves, 1800s
$3,424
H 54.73 in W 17.33 in D 29.53 in
English antique wood and original glass display cabinet, with shelves, 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
Antique wooden display case, with internal shelves and original glass from the time. Of English origin and dating back to the first half of the 1800s. Good condition, various signs o...
Category
Antique Early 1800s Italian Romantic Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Wood
Important Art Deco Bar Cabinet by Ducrot in Dark Wood, Italy, 1920s
$6,050
H 47.25 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
Important Art Deco Bar Cabinet by Ducrot in Dark Wood, Italy, 1920s
By Vittorio Ducrot
Located in Santa Margherita Ligure, IT
Important and rare Art Deco bar cabinet designed and produced by Vittorio Ducrot, Italy, in the 1920s. This elegant piece is crafted in dark wood, featuring two doors and two drawers...
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
Massive Antique 153-Drawer Oak Apothecary Cabinet
By McGill Manufacturing Co.
Located in Dekalb, IL
Extravagant antique apothecary cabinet with 150 drawers of uniform size. Talk about imposing! This piece features solid oak construction across all 5' 9" of this behemoth. In additi...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century Mahogany Solicitors Drawers
Located in Gloucester, GB
Early 20th century mahogany solicitors drawers - Mahogany drawers - Paneled sides and back - Original brass pulls - Original sprung documents holder in the drawers - English, ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak 42-Drawer Card File Cabinet, Circa 1900
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts card file cabinet By Clarke & Baker Co. USA, Circa 1900 Solid oak, with original brass hardware. Measures: 51.25"W x 14"D x 74"H. Very good origin...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Brass Glass Hanging Single Door Wall "Picture" Hanging Showcase Display Shelves
$7,500
H 57 in W 23 in D 7 in
Brass Glass Hanging Single Door Wall "Picture" Hanging Showcase Display Shelves
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Brass Glass Hanging Single Door Wall "Picture" Hanging Showcase Display Shelves MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Curved Glass Lighted Corner Display Case
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique wood and glass vitrine. When it comes to magnificent pieces, this gorgeous oak woodwork starts at the top and extends down its clawfoot cabriole legs. Four main window panel...
Category
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Oak
English Display cases in wood and glass, mid 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
English Display cases in wood and glass, mid 1800s Pair of display cases of different sizes with a square base and rounded corners. Each vitrines has two display cases. In the upper ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Large Filing or Drawing Cabinet, Early 20th Century, 10 Drawers
$4,356Sale Price|21% Off
H 46.07 in W 59.06 in D 33.86 in
Large Filing or Drawing Cabinet, Early 20th Century, 10 Drawers
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This large two-part filing or drawing cabinet was made around early 20th century. It is made of pine wood that was stained to a darker color and has been gently refreshed, preservin...
Category
Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Wonderful English Painted Display Cabinet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 19th century English painted and glazed oak display cabinet / bookcase with sliding doors and adjustable shelving. 1860. Reference: 7897 Dimensions 121.5 inches (309...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Solid Brass Neoclassical Vitrine Etagere on Stand
Located in Hanover, MA
Solid brass neoclassical style etagere or vitrine on stand, the denticulated cornice over a reeded frame adorned with leaves. Fitted with glass shelves. Overall dimensions at their w...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Brass
20th Century French Wooden Vitrines, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wooden vitrines created in 20th century France. Understated and minimal, yet still full of character, these vitrines exude both chic and charming attitude. With a smaller u...
Category
20th Century French Minimalist Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Wood
Terry’s of York Chocolate Confectionary Display Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Terry’s of York Chocolate Confectionary Display Cabinet Glazed advertising Shop Display Cabinet, the cabinet has a rather grand tall pediment, which has the Terry’s of York trade ...
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Beech
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Mercantile Display Case", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
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, 2021A 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.
Read More
37 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?
The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.
This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once
Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.
Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition
Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.
Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way
Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture
In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project
From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.
More Ways To Browse
Countertop Display Case
Sliding Glass Door Curio Cabinet
Used Glass Retail Display Cases
Oak Store Counter
Glass Countertop Display Case
Mercantile Display Cabinet
General Store Display Case
Mercantile Glass Cabinet
Mercantile Table
Bamboo Frames Chinese Silk Paintings Pair
Bamboo Spoon
Banana Vase
Bar Cart Mexico
Barbara Bailey
Barbi Ice Bucket
Barbini Cat
Barbini Duck
Barbini Murano Cat