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Modern Vitrines

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Mastercraft Brass Illuminated Demilune Vitrine Cabinet, 1970s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible brass demilune display cabinet, produced by Mastercraft in the 1970s, features a mirrored and illuminated interior, exquisite textured top, a pair of glass doors and ...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Tubular Steel Low Bookcase, Chrome, Lacquered Wood, Sliding Glass Panels
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel low bookcase made of chrome-plated steel, lacquered blockboard and sliding glass panels, customizable. Production time: ca. 10 weeks
Category

2010s German Modern Vitrines

Materials

Steel

Bespoke Bauhaus Tubular Steel Low Bookcase, Stained Wood, Sliding Glass Panels
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus tubular steel low bookcase made Nickel plated tubular steel, veneered blockboard and sliding glass panels. Customizable, production time c. 8 weeks.
Category

2010s German Modern Vitrines

Materials

Steel

Modernist Secretary Showcase, Lacquered Wood, Chrome-Plated Metal, Customizable
Located in Berlin, DE
German modernism 'Dahlem' secretary showcase designed and manufactured by GMD Berlin. Wood lacquering in various colors and finish. Available on reque...
Category

2010s German Modern Vitrines

Materials

Steel

Modern Illuminated Brass and Glass Display Cabinet
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern Illuminated Brass and Glass Display Cabinet, two doors opening to two glass shelves with mounted light to the interior top. 25....
Category

20th Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Barbara Barry for Henredon Vitrine Cabinet with Glass Doors and Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Barbara Barry for Henredon wooden bow front vitrine cabinet from the late 20th century with oval motifs, glass doors and glass shelves. Designed by Barbara Barry for Henredon during the later years of the 20th century, this wooden cabinet features a thin curving cornice sitting above two bow-front glass doors, adorned with thin oval motifs and fitted with a single brass pull. These doors open to reveal four glass in wooden frames inner shelves offering convenient display opportunities. The ensemble is raised on four short tapered feet. The décor on the side shows great restraint as it is left bare and the back is simply planked. With its clean lines and modern design, this Barbary Barry for Henredon vintage vitrine...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Bespoke Low Bookcase, Stained Wood, Sliding Glass Panels and Tubular Steel Base
Located in Berlin, DE
Bespoke low bookcase with case in veneered blockboard and sliding glass panels and tubular steel base.
Category

2010s German Modern Vitrines

Materials

Steel

Custom-Made Tubular Steel Display Cabinet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Glass, Mirror
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom-made display cabinet with a chrome-plated steel frame, glass shelves, mirrored back panel, and high-gloss lacquered wood. Production time: 10-12 weeks.
Category

2010s Modern Vitrines

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Amuneal's Brass Wine Room
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal’s brass wine room is constructed using the clean mechanical details from our Frankford Panel System. The metalwork is all fabricated f...
Category

2010s American Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Laurameroni "Talento" Modern Tall Cabinet in Black Wood and Glass
Located in Monza, IT
Tall storage unit with 2 hinged doors. Internally equipped with 2 glass shelves with LED lighting and 1 wooden shelf. Structure in black-dyed wood, d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Modernist Display Cabinet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Lacquered Wood, Veneer, Bespoke
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist display cabinet, chrome-plated tubular steel, lacquered and cherry veneered blockboard, customizable. Production time c. 10 weeks.
Category

2010s Modern Vitrines

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Solid Walnut Storage Console with Exposed Joinery, and Glass Vitrine
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Expertly crafted in solid walnut, this storage console features a unique architecture where shelves meet side panels through exposed joinery. It offers six dovetail-jointed compartme...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Modernist Low Bookcase, Chrome Plated Metal, Lacquered Wood, Glass, Customizable
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel low bookcase in chrome-plated metal, glossy lacquered wood, and sliding glass panels. Customizable, production time ca. 10 w...
Category

2010s German Modern Vitrines

Materials

Steel

2-Door Vitrine, Display Cabinet in Natural Cherry, 100% Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This display cabinet belongs to the STELLA collection designed by Christophe Lecomte in Vendée, France. Graduated from the famous BOULLE design school in Paris, Christophe navigates ...
Category

2010s French Modern Vitrines

Materials

Cherry

1980s Modern Modular Storage System by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 3 Pieces
Located in Topeka, KS
Impressive 1980’s Modern Less Is More II Collection modular casegood storage system by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin comprised of 3 off white lacquered cabinets including 1 lighted...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Pair of Burl Wood & Brass Vitrine cabinets By Tomlinson
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of Tomlinson Burl Wood & Brass Vitrine cabinets Exquisite 1970’s burl wood and brass vitrine cabinets, exceptional quality, feature glass doors ...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Vitrines

Materials

Burl

Bespoke Modernist Showcase, Lacquered Wood, Chromed Metal, Sliding Glass Panels
Located in Berlin, DE
Bespoke modernism showcase cabinet designed and manufactured by GMD Berlin. Wood lacquering in various colors and finish. Available on request in different amounts.
Category

2010s German Modern Vitrines

Materials

Steel

Modern Almond TV Wall Unit Patagonia Granite Oak Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Almond TV Wall Unit, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Almond TV Wall Unit Material Codes FI007 Black lacquer; satin fin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vitrines

Materials

Marble, Granite, Brass

Modernist Display Cabinet, Chrome Plated Metal, Lacquered Wood, Made To Measure
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom-made display cabinet designed and manufactured by GMD Berlin. Matte lacquered wood with chrome-plated metal fittings. Production time: c. 12 weeks.
Category

2010s German Modern Vitrines

Materials

Chrome

Showcase in Brass and Glass for Jewelry, Silver, Bags or Wallets, Etc.
Located in Roeselare, BE
Showcase made of chemical colored brass with glass and tip-on drawer. 3 dimensions possible : 53 cm, 72 cm, 88 cm.
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Retail Jewelry Cases - Custom
Located in New York, NY
These wall mounted display cases in brass are fully lined with a warm grey velvet and have a keyed lock and are wired with LED strip lighting...
Category

2010s American Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Pair of Travertine & Glass Obélisque Shelves, Mario Sanot for Maison Jansen
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie paire d’étagères en forme d’obélisque en travertin, laiton et verre. Grande qualité.
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Vitrines

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Contemporary, Sample Kit, Box, Wood, Metal, Clay, Laquered Samples
Located in Pordenone, IT
Sample box by Interna8. This box contains all the samples of the finishes of the articles in the Interna8 collection. The samples are a useful tool to be able to see and touch the ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Metal

Display Cabinet 4 Doors in French Solid Cherry, 100% Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This Vitrine is made of cherry wood and designed by Christophe Lecomte a French Designer. Christophe likes to combine right contemporary lines with smooths curves for the handles. ...
Category

2010s French Modern Vitrines

Materials

Cherry, Oak, Lacquer

Modern Chelsea Water Glass Vitrine by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Modern Chelsea Water Glass 4 Door Vitrine by Ercole is made up of a unique combination of hand-cut Water Glass and hand hammered metal. All four doors are framed in pewter metal,...
Category

2010s American Modern Vitrines

Materials

Steel

21st Century Matteo Zorzenoni Storage Case Piece Cabinet Wood Steel Legs Pink
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Oblò A Cabinet / Colorama Collection by Matteo Zorzenoni Oblò is a collection of cabinets and cupboards with a strong personality. Circular and oblong holes covered in glass charact...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Style Modern Glass Display Cabinet in Green, White, Black, Gold, Brass
Located in Riga, LV
Luxury display cabinet Emperador catches the eye from first sight. Bright and glamorous, this cabinet is perfect to show off owners prized possessions and favorite home accessories. The beautiful lines and romantic curves of the frame are finished with a fabulous high gloss green lacquer and eye-drop shaped brass handles. Featuring tempered glass doors and three glass interior shelves, with luxurious red velvet lining in lower drawer, providing a handsome storage solution. This design is truly sophisticated and refined, a modern glamour. Truly stunning when used with matching jewelry console...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

4-Door Display Cabinet 4 Doors in Oak, Design C. Lecomte, 100% Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This Vitrine belongs to the STELLA collection designed by Christophe Lecomte in Vendée, France. Graduated from the famous BOULLE design school in Paris, Christophe navigates very easily between emotion and function and follows 2 permanent benchmarks: elegance and ergonomics. With STELLA, Christophe decides on a range that can use the most beautiful classic French essences as a fine and slightly naturally pink cherry and a harder, more resistant and straight oak wood. The proposed lines for STELLA evoke a relationship between the past and the present. Structures first seduce with their contemporary straight, rectangular or square shapes, then the whole is softened with the addition of curves. The 2 glass doors open with a "push-release" pressure and give access to a 73...
Category

2010s French Modern Vitrines

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

2 Large Cabinets by Poul Gernes Decoration for Ordrup Gymnasium, Copenhagen 1989
Located in København K, 84
Two large identical vitrine cabinets by the renovened danish artist Poul Gernes (1925-1996). Decoration for Ordrup Gymnasium, Copenhagen 1989. Single cabinet...
Category

1980s Danish Vintage Modern Vitrines

Materials

Wood, Paint, Glass

21st Century Matteo Zorzenoni Storage Case Piece Cabinet Wood Steel Legs Green
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Oblò B cabinet / Colorama Collection by Matteo Zorzenoni Oblò is a collection of cabinets and cupboards with strong personalities. Circular and oblong holes covered in glass chara...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Steel

Modern Vitrine Display Case Black Oak Wood Black Lacquer Brushed Copper
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Mikado Collection is inspired by the game "Pick a Stick" we used to play in childhood. Tubes of thick copper, which remind us of the Mikado sticks game, are cut at precise angles...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vitrines

Materials

Metal, Copper

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Dafne glass cabinet in dark Tay and leather inside
Located in Desio, IT
Showcase with elegant linear design. The exterior structure is embellished with dark Tay (VE49B) upholstery and rounded corner detail. The interior features fine details, leather-cov...
Category

2010s Modern Vitrines

Materials

Leather, Glass, Wood

English "Jerry York" Mahogany Display Case
Located in Kastrup, DK
Display case with "Jerry York" engraved on both sides. Pair of sliding doors at the back. An extra glass shelf. England 1920-1930- Original untouched condition.
Category

Early 20th Century English Modern Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Dafne glass cabinet in dark Tay and leather inside
Located in Desio, IT
Showcase with an elegant linear design, the exterior structure embellished with dark Tay (VE50B) coating and rounded corner detail. The interior features fine details, dark Tay inter...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Leather, Glass, Wood

Modern Pair Lighted Display Cabinets by Bassett Furniture Cherrywood & Brass
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Modern pair of lighted display cabinets by Bassett Furniture composed of cherrywood frames, lighted display area with 3 adjust...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Book cases / vitrines in walnut by Brumax, Germany 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare pair of beautiful walnut book cases / vtrines with glass doors, made by Brumax, Germany 1930s. Each book case can be separated in two, with wooden shelves, brass details and...
Category

1930s German Vintage Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tall Display Cabinets on Corinthian Pillars with Built in Lights
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning of 170cm tall display pillars with lights on Corinthian pillar bases A very good looking and decora...
Category

20th Century English Modern Vitrines

Materials

Wood

Modernist Shelf / Showcase, Chrome Plated Steel, Glossy Lacquered Wood, Bespoke
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel shelf / display cabinet made of chrome-plated steel, glossy lacquered wood, and glass. Customizable, production time ca. 1...
Category

2010s German Modern Vitrines

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Form 1 by Radu Abraham
Located in Geneve, CH
Form 1 by Radu Abraham A limited series of 10, currently at nr. 2 Materials: Mahogany wood, ash wood, glass Dimensions: 34 x 20 x 160 cm. Base made out of a masive block of mah...
Category

2010s Romanian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Ash, Mahogany

Form 3 by Radu Abraham
Located in Geneve, CH
Form 3 by Radu Abraham A limited series of 10, that is currently at nr.2 Materials: Lemn Frasin, Lemn Mahon, Tabla Otel, Sticla Dimensions: 50 x 20 x 70 cm Massive cube of ash ...
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2010s Romanian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Steel

Compass Rose & Zodiac Vitrine / Etagere Attributed to Hermes, Paris Hermes Store
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Hermes, attributed Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent Country of origin; materials: country of origin unknown; gilded metal, composite Dimension...
Category

20th Century French Modern Vitrines

Materials

Metal

Antique English Mahogany and Glass Countertop Shop Display Case
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique mahogany tabletop display case, England, circa 1900. This wonderful six-sided glass vitrine features a vertical sliding panel in the back. All original wavy glass and mahoga...
Category

Early 20th Century English Modern Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Form 5 by Radu Abraham
Located in Geneve, CH
Form 5 by Radu Abraham A limited series of 10, currently at nr. 2 Materials: Ash wood, glass Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 82 cm Massive cube-shaped block of ash ...
Category

2010s Romanian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Ash

Showcase in Brass and Glass with LED
Located in Roeselare, BE
Showcase made of chemical colored brass with glass and tip-on drawer. For Jewelry, silver, bags or wallets, Etc. 3 Dimensions possible : 53 cm, 72 cm, 88 cm. luminated with leds.
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Showcase in Brass and Glass for Jewelry, Silver, Bags or Wallets, Etc.
Located in Roeselare, BE
Showcase made of chemical colored brass with glass and tip-on drawer. 3 dimensions possible : 53 cm, 72 cm, 88 cm.
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Modern Large Vitrine Display Case Walnut White Lacquer Brushed Stainless Steel
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Mikado Collection is inspired by the game "Pick a Stick" we used to play in childhood. Tubes of thick stainless steel, which remind us of the Mikado sti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vitrines

Materials

Cut Steel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Metal

Modern Milano Antique Restoration Mirror Bathroom Vanity Nickel Frame by Ercole
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Modern Milano Restoration Mercury Glass Mirrored BATHROOM Vanity features three drawers on top framed with nicked metal and a selenite handles graft...
Category

2010s North American Modern Vitrines

Materials

Marble, Silver Plate

Showcase in Brass and Glass with LED
Located in Roeselare, BE
Showcase made of chemical colored brass with glass and tip-on drawer. For Jewelry, silver, bags or wallets, Etc. 3 Dimensions possible : 53 cm, 72 cm, 88 cm. luminated with leds.
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Showcase in Brass and Glass for Jewelry, Silver, Bags or Wallets, Etc.
Located in Roeselare, BE
Showcase made of chemical colored brass with glass and tip-on drawer. 3 dimensions possible : 53 cm, 72 cm, 88 cm.
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Les Cuirs, Bar Cabinet by Marc Dibeh
Located in Geneve, CH
Les Cuirs - Bar cabinet by Marc Dibeh 2020 Materials: Leather, brass, American walnut Dimensions: W86 x H193 x D41 cm Beirut based designer Marc Dibeh narrates his cultural en...
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Black Hypostila Shelfs by Lluís Clotet & Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Hypostila shelfs by Lluís Clotet & Oscar Tusquets Dimensions: D 15.5 x W 400 x H 230 cm. Flat shelf 15.5 cm (max. 250 cm in a single piece). Flat shelf 25cm (max. 250 cm in a s...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Vitrines

Materials

Aluminum

Showcase in Brass and Glass with LED
Located in Roeselare, BE
Showcase made of chemical colored brass with glass and tip-on drawer. For Jewelry, silver, bags or wallets, Etc. 3 Dimensions possible : 53 cm, 72 cm, 88 cm. luminated with leds.
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Showcase in Brass and Glass with LED
Located in Roeselare, BE
Showcase made of chemical colored brass with glass and tip-on drawer. For Jewelry, Silver, Bags or Wallets, Etc. 3 dimensions possible : 53 cm, 72 cm, 88 cm. luminated with leds.
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Showcase in Brass and Glass for Jewelry, Silver, Bags or Wallets, Etc.
Located in Roeselare, BE
Showcase made of chemical colored brass with glass and tip-on drawer. 3 dimensions possible : 53 cm, 72 cm, 88 cm.
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Modern Large Vitrine Display Case in Black Oak Wood and Black Lacquered Steel
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Mikado Collection is inspired by the game "Pick a Stick" we used to play in childhood. Tubes of black lacquered steel, which remind us of the Mikado sticks game, are cut at preci...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vitrines

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel, Cut Steel, Steel

Modern Vitrine Display Case Walnut Wood White Lacquer Brushed Stainless Steel
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Mikado Collection is inspired by the game "Pick a Stick" we used to play in childhood. Tubes of thick stainless steel, which remind us of the Mikado sti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vitrines

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel, Cut Steel, Steel

Modern Large Vitrine Display Case Ebony Macassar Black Lacquer Brushed Brass
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Mikado Collection is inspired by the game "Pick a Stick" we used to play in childhood. Tubes of thick brass, which remind us of the Mikado sticks game, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass, Metal

Hialina Shelfs by Lluís Clotet & Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Hialina shelfs by Lluís Clotet & Oscar Tusquets Dimensions: D 24 x W 250 x H 9 cm (for each shelf.) Materials: Support in anodized matt silver aluminum hung to the wall. Transparent...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Vitrines

Materials

Aluminum

Hypostila Shelfs
Located in Geneve, CH
Hypostila Shelfs Dimensions: Flat shelf 15.5 cm (max. 250 cm in a single piece). Flat shelf 25cm (max. 250 cm in a single piece). Length of vertical s...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Vitrines

Materials

Aluminum

Hypostila Shelfs
Hypostila Shelfs
$6,642 / item
Modern Vitrine Display Case Ebony Macassar Wood Black Lacquer Brushed Brass
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Mikado Collection is inspired by the game "Pick a Stick" we used to play in childhood. Tubes of thick brass, which remind us of the Mikado sticks game, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vitrines

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modern vitrines for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern vitrines for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage vitrines created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern vitrines made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Portugal pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vitrines, popular names associated with this style include EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria, Atelier Boucquet, and GMD Berlin. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for vitrines differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $165 and tops out at $163,482 while the average work can sell for $5,896.

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