Edwardian Glass and Bronze Museum Vitrine
Located in New Windsor, NY
Stylish Edwardian period museum glazed vitrine. Circa 1910-1920. Hinged glass and bronze framed top
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Vitrines
Brass, Bronze
Edwardian Glass and Bronze Museum Vitrine
Located in New Windsor, NY
Stylish Edwardian period museum glazed vitrine. Circa 1910-1920. Hinged glass and bronze framed top
Brass, Bronze
1910s Huge English Museum Display Case Vitrine
Located in New York, NY
1910s English museum display case or vitrine. Full clear glass on all sides and top with safety
Brass, Steel
$1,433Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.83 in W 34.65 in D 22.45 in
Mahogany Museum / Shop Display Cabinet or Vitrine, Early 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This mahogany and pine vitrine was made circa 1920s in England and probably used in a shop. It
Mahogany, Pine
$1,505Sale Price|25% Off
H 33.86 in W 22.05 in D 23.23 in
Victorian Mahogany Museum / Shop Display Cabinet or Vitrine, Late 19th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
A museum quality Victorian mahogany display cabinet. This outstanding cabinet has a glass door
Glass, Mahogany
$7,995
H 70.75 in W 25.75 in D 18.5 in
Francois Linke Attributed Louis XV Figural Bronze Ormolu Mahogany Vitrine
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
the sumptuous ormolu detailing elevates the piece to museum-quality standards. The vitrine features
Bronze
$14,995
H 72.75 in W 64.5 in D 17.75 in
Fine Quality Charles Bernel of Paris Inlaid Dore' Bronze Marble Top Vitrine
By Charles Bernel
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional French Charles Bernel of Paris inlaid vitrine is a museum-quality example of 19th
Marble, Bronze
$4,735
H 26.5 in W 26 in D 26 in
Very Rare Museum Quality 19th Century Brass and Kingwood Bijouterie Table
Located in Dublin, IE
Rare 19th Century museum quality brass and kingwood bijouterie table, the shaped and moulded top
Brass
Large Antique Display Cabinet by Charles F. Biele & Sons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare large antique display cabinet by Charles F. Biele & Sons, renowned makers of museum-quality
Metal, Brass
$1,126Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 25.99 in D 19.69 in
Victorian Mahogany Museum / Shop Display Cabinet or Vitrine, Late 19th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
A museum quality Victorian mahogany display cabinet. This outstanding cabinet has a glass door
Mahogany
$455 / set
H 13.86 in W 9.93 in D 0.01 in
Set of Three Antique East Asian Costume & Arms Plates, Ferrario, 1815
Located in Langweer, NL
dress to identity and finally to protection and authority. The set reads like a museum vitrine
Paper
$347
H 19.69 in W 15.2 in D 0.01 in
Antique Oriental Jewelry & Adornment Study from Maximilian in Bavaria, 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
the entire display. The overall effect recalls a museum vitrine or cabinet of curiosities, making the
Paper
Impressive German Museum Showcase
Located in Walkertshofen, Bavaria
This impressive ironcast Museum showcase is fabricated by manufactory Kühnscherf, which was
Iron
Museum Vitrine
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bronze frame case with glass all around, dramatic wood veneer floor, and adjustable glass shelf resting on elegantly curved corner brackets. Institutional wood base with gray painted...
Metal
Museum vitrine oak 1900
Located in MILL, NL
Great Museum display cabinet / museum cabinet / display cabinet. Made of oak. Probably Belgian, ca
Oak
Sold
H 88.59 in W 94.49 in L 88.59 in
Early 20th Century Museum Vitrine from Barcelona's Natural Science Museum
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Early 20th Century Museum Vitrine from Barcelona's Natural Science Museum The Natural Science
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 88.59 in W 94.49 in D 57.09 in
Early 20th Century Museum Vitrine from Barcelona's Natural Science Museum
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Early 20th Century Museum Vitrine from Barcelona's Natural Science Museum The Natural Science
Glass, Wood, Oak
Sold
H 47.25 in W 123.63 in D 53.94 in
Early 20th Century Museum Low Vitrine from Barcelona's Natural Science Museum
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Early 20th Century Museum Vitrine from Barcelona's Natural Science Museum The Natural Science
Glass, Wood, Oak
Sold
H 88.59 in W 92.13 in D 27.17 in
Early 20th Century Museum Wall Vitrine from Barcelona's Natural Science Museum
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Early 20th century Museum Vitrine from Barcelona's Natural Science Museum The Natural Science
Glass, Wood, Oak
Sold
H 92.13 in W 94.49 in D 27.17 in
Early 20th Century Museum Wall Vitrine from Barcelona's Natural Science Museum
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Early 20th century Museum Vitrine from Barcelona's Natural Science Museum The Natural Science
Glass, Wood, Oak
Fantastic Museum Quality Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Vitrine
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fantastic museum-quality Louis XVI vitrine is an exquisite example of French craftsmanship
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century, English Museum Display Case, Vitrine
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Antique English museum display case, shop display case made of solid mahogany with thick glass and
Bronze
Sold
H 27.96 in W 22.84 in D 14.97 in
German Aluminium Museum / Shop Display Cabinet or Vitrine, Mid 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This aluminium vitrine was made circa 1950s in Germany and probably used in a shop. It features a
Aluminum
Sold
H 36.23 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Victorian Mahogany Museum / Shop Display Cabinet or Vitrine, Late 19th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
A museum quality Victorian mahogany display cabinet. This outstanding cabinet has a glass door
Mahogany
Sold
H 48.43 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Victorian Mahogany Museum / Shop Display Cabinet or Vitrine, Late 19th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
A museum quality Victorian mahogany display cabinet. This outstanding cabinet has a glass door
Mahogany
Sold
H 68.51 in W 54.73 in D 19.69 in
20th Century Exhibition Showcase, Vitrine Museum Showcase Iron, Italy, 1920-1930
Located in Epfach, DE
pair, was originally crafted as a museum showcase in Brescia, Northern Italy, during the 1930s
Iron
Sold
H 76.38 in W 72.45 in D 33.08 in
19th Century Large Museum Display Cabinet or Vitrine by Holland and Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in Haarlem, NL
. Cabinets like this can also be found in the Victoria and Albert Museum. The back of the case is retro
Marble
Museum Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
an English museum.
Brass
Museum Mahogany Display Cabinets from a Museum in Bristol
Located in Haarlem, NL
An antique display cabinet from an English museum. This so-called wall cabinet has only two legs
Glass, Wood
Large Museum Display Case
Located in London, GB
Large rectangular display case from a London museum. Stained oak with a removable glass top.
Oak
Pair of Museum Display Cabinets
Located in London, GB
Pair of late 20th century English Mahogany display cabinets from a London museum. Great quality and
Mahogany, Glass
Large Oak Museum Display Case
Located in Culver City, CA
Solid oak frame, original brass hardware and light blue wool lining. Strong form, made in 19th century England.
Glass, Oak, Wool
Antique Mahogany Museum Display Case Cabinet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Architectural mahogany and glass museum display case. Greek Revival influenced pediment top with
Glass, Mahogany
Iron museum display cabinet, circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Museum display cabinet made of iron, circa 1920. The cabinet has glass on four sides. The glass on
Iron
Pair of Museum Quality Bronze Etageres by Mastercraft
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of museum quality bronze etageres with rounded ends and glass shelves by Mastercraft, American
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
Oak
Sold
H 36.42 in W 60.24 in D 30.32 in
Antique Museum Display Cabinet, Bronze Showcase, Collectors Chest, Edmonds
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique museum display cabinet. An English, bronze showcase or collector's storage chest
Bronze
Early 20th Century Museum Showcase or Shop Display Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Unique museum display case from around 1900. Solidly made of oak and glazed. The display case
Glass, Oak
Sold
H 22 in W 84 in D 16 in
Large Victorian Mahogany Shop Display Cabinet, Museum, Collector’s Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This is a very rare piece with curved glass at the front, the cabinet would have been set against the wall in a 19th century shop. The Mahogany cabinet is divided into 3 sections by...
Glass, Mahogany
Sold
H 71.86 in W 60.04 in D 29.93 in
Antique Showcase Cabinet, English, Walnut, Bronze, Display, Museum, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique showcase cabinet. An English, walnut and bronze display piece of museum quality
Bronze
Sold
H 71.86 in W 60.04 in D 29.93 in
Antique Display Cabinet, English, Walnut, Bronze, Showcase, Museum, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique display cabinet. An English, walnut and bronze showcase of museum quality and
Bronze
Teak Museum Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Topanga, CA
A teak museum vitrine cabinet, in excellent condition. This generously sized cabinet features glass
Glass, Teak
Early 20th Century French Museum Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden vitrine created in early 20th century France. This enormous display case proudly displays
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 28.35 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Oak Museum / Shop Display Cabinet or Vitrine, Early 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This oak vitrine was made circa 1910s in England and probably used in a shop. It features a solid
Oak
Sold
H 67.33 in W 107.49 in D 8.67 in
Very Large British Mahogany Museum Cabinet or Shop Vitrine, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
Large mahogany display cabinet made in the UK in the early 20th century. The cabinet is made in two pieces. It was most likely used to display a collection of glass. With a depth of ...
Mahogany
Sold
H 77.56 in W 40.16 in D 23.63 in
Victorian Mahogany Museum / Shop Display Cabinet or Vitrine, Late 19th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
A museum quality Victorian mahogany display cabinet. This outstanding large cabinet has two glass
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage Danish Large Oak Museum Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Solid standing museum cabinet, Denmark, 1940s. The piece comes from the Danish Museum of Hunting
Brass
Large Brass and Mahogany Museum Display Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A large brass and mahogany museum display cabinet This is a very good quality cabinet, made by
Mahogany
Sold
H 14.75 in W 95.6 in D 26.5 in
Large Late Victorian Shop Display Case, Museum, Collector’s Cabinet
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large late Victorian shop display case, museum, collector’s cabinet. Please note that one of the
Glass, Wood
1884 English Victorian Museum Quality Curved Glass Display Case.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
1884 English Victorian Museum Quality Curved Glass Display Case. Extraordinary curved glass
Glass, Mahogany
Sold
H 13 in W 57 in D 24 in
Pair of Large Late Victorian Shop Display Case, Museum, Collector’s Cabinets
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of Large Victorian curved glass shop display cabinet, Museum, Collector’s Cabinets. One has
Wood, Glass
Museum Vitrine
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Museum vitrine with adjustable glass shelves.
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Bibliotheque Vitrine
Located in Belgium, BE
A very fine French Louis XV hand carved walnut bibliotheque vitrine. The wood carving has a museum
Walnut
Pair of Belle Époque Museum Display Cases
Located in Oaks, PA
Pair of Belle Époque museum display cases, each one of large brass-mounted glass paneled cabinets
Brass, Iron
$680Sale Price|32% Off
H 18.12 in W 23.82 in D 13 in
Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers 1860s-1900s / Tansu Nightstand Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old drawer storage made in Japan. This furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is a valuable piece of furniture that has transcended time and remains ...
Iron
$34,765
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
Oil, Canvas
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
One WMF Art Nouveau Silver Plated Vase
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Antwerp, BE
One WMF Art Nouveau silver plated vase with decoration and original glass liners. There is only one left for sale so the price shown is not for the set but for a vase.
Silver
$1,618
H 42.52 in W 24.81 in D 16.74 in
Italian antique Display cabinet in glass and black metal, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique Display cabinet in glass and black metal, early 1900s Display case with a rectangular base made of black painted metal and glass. The frame is made of black painted m...
Metal
Chinese Antique mother of Pearl shell silver caviar dish Asian arts
Located in London, GB
A particularly fine Chinese mother of pearl dish with silver bird decoration the underside with silver ball feet Period Early 20th century
Silver
$3,950Sale Price|53% Off
H 86.5 in W 65.75 in D 19 in
French Display Cabinet or Store Fitting Restored
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
This was most likely an old turn of the century French store fitting or display cabinet. Our old plank restoration department thoroughly restored the carcass before sending it into t...
Glass, Wood
$2,637
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
J. & J. Kohn art nouveau side table in bentwood, Austria ca. 1910
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Austria / 1910 / side table / Jacob & Joseph Kohn / bentwood / art nouveau / jugenstill / rustic / mid century An art nouveau “Palm” side table by Jacob and Joseph Kohn in bentwood...
Wood, Bentwood
Teak Display Counter
Located in Topanga, CA
A teak shop display counter cabinet featuring a glass top and glass panels on three sides, along with a pair of sliding door panels below. The counter also includes two drawers at th...
Teak
Glazed Bronze Museum Display Cabinet From The V&A
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A stunning glazed bronze museum display cabinet, originally supplied to the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and later acquired by the artist, Damian Hirst (b. 1965). This cabinet...
Bronze, Metal
$864
H 7.29 in W 5.52 in D 0.99 in
Antique Book, Days of King Arthur, Mythology, English, Fiction, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mythology book, Days of King Arthur by Charles Henry Hanson. An English language, hard bound fictional work with illustrations by Gustave Doré, dating to the late ...
Paper
De Coene Display Cabinet or Book Shelf, Belgium, 1970s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage early 1970s bookshelf or display cabinet by De Coene, Belgium. This three door cabinet is made of solid wood with clear glass. The doors have magnetic closures. Moveable shel...
Wood
$17,982
H 59.06 in W 37.41 in D 19.69 in
Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays
Located in Milano, IT
Rare commode in the style of Louis Majorelle with front and sides inlaid in painted wood. Two doors on the front that hide a cabinet with open compartments and small drawers in light...
Wood
Brass and Abalone Shell Crab Sculpture Trinket Box
By Los Castillos
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brass crab sculpture trinket box inlaid with beautiful abalone shell. Made in Mexico attributed to Los Castillo. Usually over time the lid gets broken or lost but is is complete and ...
Brass
Art deco display cabinet in walnut veneer - Circa 1930
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Art deco display cabinet in walnut veneer - Circa 1930 Wear consistent with age and use. Sideboard - Art Deco - 20th century
Palisander
Why not give your precious collectibles the case pieces they deserve? Antique and vintage vitrines can be used to safely store and display your most treasured objects.
While they were initially used to display relics in churches or to preserve specimens for scientific observation, vitrines are best known for their place in retail spaces and museums. The name for these glass display cases comes from the Latin word “vitrum,” meaning glass, as well as the Old French word “vitre,” which also refers to glass. Instead of simply showcasing collector’s items on shelves, you can bestow extra importance on them by displaying them in a vitrine for passers-by to observe and admire.
Not all vitrines are created equal. Over time, furniture makers have explored different shapes and sizes for vitrines. A display case you’ll find in a retail store will likely look drastically different from what you’ll see in a museum or art gallery. A vitrine in a shop is likely there to best market specific wares to the general public, while in museums there is usually a range of different vitrines intended to house and protect single objects or to display a grouping of artifacts.
Most of us have an antique, new or vintage case piece in our home. Though the terms “case pieces” and “case goods” may cause even the most decor-obsessed to stumble, these furnishings have been a vital part of the home for centuries. Any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — cabinets, dressers, buffets — may be properly termed a case piece.
Mirror-backed vitrines, which refer to cases that usually feature shelved and mirrored interiors, are a most appropriate home for your jewelry or decorative objects. Adding such items to a vitrine already suggests that there is an irreplaceable preciousness to the case’s contents, and the mirrors will emphasize as much as well as refract more light to render the display eye-catching.
On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage vitrines to protect and preserve your most prized items. The collection of mid-century modern vitrines and Art Deco vitrines is mostly inclusive of those built with a wooden frame, but there are many other types to choose from as well. It’s time to give your collectibles a good home!
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