Old Display Cabinets
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Bookcases
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Industrial Vitrines
Glass
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1880s Adam Style Cabinets
Glass
Antique Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Cabinets
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Vitrines
Beech
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Vitrines
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Industrial Vitrines
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rustic Bookcases
Steel
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Walnut, Amboyna
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Walnut, Spruce, Lacquer
Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Sideboards
Wood
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vitrines
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Nickel, Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century French Country Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1890s English Vitrines
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Vitrines
Wood
Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Vitrines
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases
Glass, Pine, Paint
20th Century German Edwardian Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Ebony, Fruitwood
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Vitrines
Birch
Antique 18th Century Italian Cabinets
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Directoire Cabinets
Brass, Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Ormolu, Bronze
Vintage 1920s British Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Teak
Antique 1860s English Victorian Credenzas
Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century Italian Country Cupboards
Glass, Pine
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vitrines
Glass, Palisander
Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vitrines
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1930s Dutch Victorian Vitrines
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak, Plywood
2010s American Directoire Bookcases
Wire, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Vitrines
Brass
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Shelves and Wall C...
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Nouveau Cabinets
Oak, Maple, Burl
20th Century French Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Country Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Country Vitrines
Glass, Oak
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Amboyna
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The purpose of a display cabinet is to protect items while keeping them visible. Glass panels allow you to see what's inside, but the enclosed design keeps out dust and debris. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of display cabinets.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Another common name for a display cabinet is a display case. People may also call them show cabinets, show cases or vitrines. By any name, this type of case good allows people to view and display decorative objects, collectibles, trophies and other objects while it protects the contents with glass doors. On 1stDibs, find a variety of display cabinets.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can do a number of things with metal kitchen cabinets. They can provide storage space not only in a kitchen, but also in other rooms of the home. To enhance their appearance, consider refinishing them or installing new hardware. Find a variety of metal kitchen cabinets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024The Davis Cabinet Company is more than 90 years old. The company, founded by Lipscomb "Lip" Davis in 1929, grew out of a lumber mill operation located on the Cumberland River in Tennessee. Owners of the mill opened the Standard Furniture Company to put leftover lumber to use. Davis worked for Standard Furniture for eight years before he bought out the company and reopened it as the Davis Cabinet Company. Find a diverse assortment of Davis Cabinet Company furniture on 1stDibs.
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