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Mid-Century Acyclic and Glass Light Up Display Sideboard or Credenza With Shelve
Mid-Century Acyclic and Glass Light Up Display Sideboard or Credenza With Shelve

Mid-Century Acyclic and Glass Light Up Display Sideboard or Credenza With Shelve

By Milo Baughman

Located in Miami, FL

1970s mid-century modern lucite sideboard with glass interior shelves, glass top and transparent plexiglass outer shell with chrome accents and plexi doors. The display sideboard al...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Acrylic, Wood

Restored Mid-century Rattan Ten-Tier Display Shelf Wall Etagere Unit w/ Cabinet
Restored Mid-century Rattan Ten-Tier Display Shelf Wall Etagere Unit w/ Cabinet

Restored Mid-century Rattan Ten-Tier Display Shelf Wall Etagere Unit w/ Cabinet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Beautifully restored Ten-level rattan shelf room divider wall with woven wicker shelving. The unit features a unique broken-up ten-level shelf design with a modernist "X" rattan pole...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Display Cabinet Made in Czechia, '50s, Restored Oak
Mid-Century Display Cabinet Made in Czechia, '50s, Restored Oak

Mid-Century Display Cabinet Made in Czechia, '50s, Restored Oak

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

20th century mid-century display cabinet Material: oak.

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Oak

Mathieu Matégot Iron and Bronze Petite Two Tier Stand or Shelf Display
Mathieu Matégot Iron and Bronze Petite Two Tier Stand or Shelf Display

Mathieu Matégot Iron and Bronze Petite Two Tier Stand or Shelf Display

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Westport, CT

Mathieu Matégot black iron and bronze mesh two tier stand / shelf display Piece. Hungarian born 1910 -2001, then turned nationality French designer circa 1950s, pioneered perforated...

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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Vintage Rattan Shelf Display Unit with Built in Planter Room Divider Circa 1950s
Vintage Rattan Shelf Display Unit with Built in Planter Room Divider Circa 1950s

Vintage Rattan Shelf Display Unit with Built in Planter Room Divider Circa 1950s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage rattan shelving unit with a built in planter. Herringbone decoration on this very versable cabinet. Can be used in the kitchen to display China, in a sun room as an accent pi...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rattan, Formica, Plywood

ONE AVAILABLE. Display Shelf in Red Tubular Enameled Steel with 3/8 Inch Glass
ONE AVAILABLE. Display Shelf in Red Tubular Enameled Steel with 3/8 Inch Glass

ONE AVAILABLE. Display Shelf in Red Tubular Enameled Steel with 3/8 Inch Glass

Located in Kansas City, MO

ONE AVAILABLE. Storage shelf with 3/8 inch polished edge glass and red enameled tubular frames. Very good condition. Price is for one. These would work well in any mid century, post...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Burmese Dolls in Lucite Display Case
Contemporary Burmese Dolls in Lucite Display Case

Contemporary Burmese Dolls in Lucite Display Case

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Contemporary Burmese Dolls in Lucite Display Case This display case measures: 69 wide x 5 deep x 34.25 inches high Each piece of Fine Art is carefully cleaned and packaged before b...

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Early 2000s American Modern Shadow Boxes

Materials

Metal

Large Fifty Drawers Shop Counter, Display Sideboard 1958 de Coene, Belgium
Large Fifty Drawers Shop Counter, Display Sideboard 1958 de Coene, Belgium

Large Fifty Drawers Shop Counter, Display Sideboard 1958 de Coene, Belgium

By De Coene Frères, Philippe Neerman

Located in Antwerp, BE

Chest of drawers by Philippe Neerman for De Coene, Belgium 1958 designed for the Library in Bruxelles. Beautiful solid furniture in oak with drawers and leather handles, manufactured...

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Bermuda King Portable Swimming Pool Salesman Sample Display Case
Bermuda King Portable Swimming Pool Salesman Sample Display Case

Bermuda King Portable Swimming Pool Salesman Sample Display Case

Located in Dekalb, IL

1960s-1970s; Bermuda King, Inc. - Indianapolis, IN Portable salesman's display case containing a miniature Bermuda King swimming pool model and original promotional graphics. Desig...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Twin-Dor Sliding Shower Door Salesman Sample Display Case
Vintage Twin-Dor Sliding Shower Door Salesman Sample Display Case

Vintage Twin-Dor Sliding Shower Door Salesman Sample Display Case

Located in Dekalb, IL

Housed in its original portable presentation case, the display features a working aluminum-framed sliding shower door assembly fitted with translucent flexible plastic panels decorat...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

Vintage Floral Butterfly Taxidermy Apothecary Shadow Box Display Case Specimen
Vintage Floral Butterfly Taxidermy Apothecary Shadow Box Display Case Specimen

Vintage Floral Butterfly Taxidermy Apothecary Shadow Box Display Case Specimen

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage taxidermy terrarium diorama with butterfly and artificial floral arrangement displayed inside a glass apothecary shadowbox display made from oak and glass. Dimensions: 10.25...

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20th Century American Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Glass

Circa 2000s Remy Martin Louis XIII Display Case and Bottle (Dummy)
Circa 2000s Remy Martin Louis XIII Display Case and Bottle (Dummy)

Circa 2000s Remy Martin Louis XIII Display Case and Bottle (Dummy)

Located in Brussels, BE

Circa 2000s Remy Martin Louis XIII Display Case and Bottle (Dummy) Rare Remy Martin Louis XIII advertising display case dating from the 2000s, complete with its original dummy prese...

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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Vintage Riva Aquarama Hardwood Runabout Speed Boat Model Display Case 40"
Vintage Riva Aquarama Hardwood Runabout Speed Boat Model Display Case 40"

Vintage Riva Aquarama Hardwood Runabout Speed Boat Model Display Case 40"

Located in Dayton, OH

Beautifully crafted wooden speedboat model inspired by the iconic Riva Aquarama, one of the most celebrated classic Italian runabouts. This model captures the elegance and craftsmans...

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Late 20th Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Plexiglass, Hardwood

Brandt Mahogany Octagon Curio Cabinet Display Case Vitrine Shadowbox Table 23"
Brandt Mahogany Octagon Curio Cabinet Display Case Vitrine Shadowbox Table 23"

Brandt Mahogany Octagon Curio Cabinet Display Case Vitrine Shadowbox Table 23"

By Brandt

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Brandt Furniture curio display showcase table. Made of Ancestry Mahogany featuring octagonal form with four tapered legs connected by X stretcher. Dimensions: 16.25" x 23" ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

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

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 ...

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider with Display Case
Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider with Display Case

Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider with Display Case

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Kensington, MD

Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider with Display Case Use alone or add to your wall system with this single column unit in teak designed by Hans Wegner. P...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Geometric Glass and Chrome Showcase with Mirrored Panels
Geometric Glass and Chrome Showcase with Mirrored Panels

Geometric Glass and Chrome Showcase with Mirrored Panels

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This mid-century modern pentagonal display case is constructed of a sleek chrome frame holding four glass swing doors.

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

loan Nemtoi (Romanian, born 1964) Hand Blown Art Glass Vase and Display Case
loan Nemtoi (Romanian, born 1964) Hand Blown Art Glass Vase and Display Case

loan Nemtoi (Romanian, born 1964) Hand Blown Art Glass Vase and Display Case

By Ioan Nemtoi

Located in Chicago, IL

Ioan Nemtoi, (Romanian b. 1964) art glass vase with custom, square glass case. A beautiful and breathtaking, hand-blown, thick walled vase in red, blue, yellow, orange, peach, purple...

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1990s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Sailing Training Ship Full-Rigged Ship Elli in the Display Case 1958 Denmark
Sailing Training Ship Full-Rigged Ship Elli in the Display Case 1958 Denmark

Sailing Training Ship Full-Rigged Ship Elli in the Display Case 1958 Denmark

Located in Hannover, DE

This beautiful, handcrafted sailing training ship was built in the late 1950s. The work is very detailed and neatly executed. The shipbuilder has created a true work of art here. The...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

French Painted Counter with Belgian Bluestone Top, C 1880
French Painted Counter with Belgian Bluestone Top, C 1880

French Painted Counter with Belgian Bluestone Top, C 1880

Located in Philadelphia, PA

It retains its authentic nineteenth-century character while offering a practical and durable surface for modern use. The painted case displays clean architectural lines and generous...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Stone

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Modern Display Case For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal modern display case for your home. Each modern display case for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and metal. Find 480 options for an antique or vintage modern display case now, or shop our selection of 31 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the modern display case you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A modern display case is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Mastercraft, Henredon and Erbanisteria Roberto Gambella each produced at least one beautiful modern display case that is worth considering.

How Much is a Modern Display Case?

Prices for a modern display case start at $212 and top out at $90,000 with the average selling for $3,000.

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 Modern 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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