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Vintage Chinoiserie Display Case
Vintage Chinoiserie Display Case

Vintage Chinoiserie Display Case

Located in San Francisco, CA

A vintage chinoiserie display case with a top drawer (27.25"x17"x3.75") and lower cabinet with nine

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Retro Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Plexiglass Display Case
Vintage Plexiglass Display Case

Vintage Plexiglass Display Case

Located in San Francisco, CA

A wonderful vintage plexiglass display case to share and protect your unique collection. A light

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Display Cases

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood

Vintage Wood and Metal Display Case
Vintage Wood and Metal Display Case

Vintage Wood and Metal Display Case

$6,396Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Wood and Metal Display Case

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage wood and metal display case Dimensions. 72 W ; 25 D ; 41 H.

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Beta 1960s tool showcase display case
Beta 1960s tool showcase display case

Beta 1960s tool showcase display case

Located in bari, IT

Work tool display case by Beta industrial design 1970s. (price for single display case availability

Category

1960s Italian Industrial Retro Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Harewood

Gustavian Style Glass Door Display Case
Gustavian Style Glass Door Display Case

Gustavian Style Glass Door Display Case

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique 4 glass door top display case. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints

Category

1950s Swedish Gustavian Retro Display Cases

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Style Black Glass Door Display Case
Gustavian Style Black Glass Door Display Case

Gustavian Style Black Glass Door Display Case

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique 4 glass door, 3 drawer and 4 lower cabinet door display case. its been restored

Category

1950s Swedish Gustavian Retro Display Cases

Materials

Wood

1950’s Medium Decorative Latvian Display Case
1950’s Medium Decorative Latvian Display Case

1950’s Medium Decorative Latvian Display Case

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Medium Decorative Latvian Display Case. We salvaged a number of well made display cases

Category

1950s Latvian Retro Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Beech

1950’s Large Decorative Latvian Display Case
1950’s Large Decorative Latvian Display Case

1950’s Large Decorative Latvian Display Case

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Large Decorative Latvian Display Case. We salvaged a number of well made display cases

Category

1950s Latvian Retro Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Beech

Display Case by Donald Lloyd Mckinley, Canada, 1965
Display Case by Donald Lloyd Mckinley, Canada, 1965

Display Case by Donald Lloyd Mckinley, Canada, 1965

Located in Berlin, DE

Unique sculptural display case in oak from 1965 by craftsmen Donald Lloyd Mckinley (signed). Glass

Category

1960s Canadian American Craftsman Retro Display Cases

Materials

Wood, Oak

Three-Piece George Nelson Cabinetry Display Case Unit
Three-Piece George Nelson Cabinetry Display Case Unit

Three-Piece George Nelson Cabinetry Display Case Unit

By George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

shown, or separated into two dressers and a long glass display case. Selling three pieces as one lot

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

Materials

Walnut

1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Small Size
1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Small Size

1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Small Size

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Small Size. We salvaged a number of well made display

Category

1950s Latvian Retro Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Beech

1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Small Size
1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Small Size

1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Small Size

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Small Size. We salvaged a number of well made display

Category

1950s Latvian Retro Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Beech

1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Medium Size
1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Medium Size

1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Medium Size

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Medium Decorative Latvian Display Case. We salvWe salvaged a number of well made display

Category

1950s Retro Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Beech

Elegant Mid-Century Modern Display Case by DIA
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Display Case by DIA

Elegant Mid-Century Modern Display Case by DIA

By Design Institute America

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unique three-piece brass and glass display case features wonderful smoked mirror cabinets

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

Materials

Metal

Vintage Shop Glass Display Case From France, Circa 1950
Vintage Shop Glass Display Case From France, Circa 1950

Vintage Shop Glass Display Case From France, Circa 1950

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage Shop Glass Display Case From France, Circa 1950. Oak construction with two sliding glass

Category

1950s Retro Display Cases

Materials

Glass

Custom Glass Display Case
Custom Glass Display Case

Custom Glass Display Case

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Made from heavy gauge steel with brass trim. This handsom case is stunning and functional. Display

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Display Cases

Venini Vetri Display Case
Venini Vetri Display Case

Venini Vetri Display Case

By Venini

Located in Sharon, CT

For a 1983 exhibition of Venini glass at The Heller Gallery these unique cases were designed by the

Category

1980s Italian Minimalist Retro Display Cases

Materials

Steel

Vintage Modular Chrome and Brass Modular Display Case
Vintage Modular Chrome and Brass Modular Display Case

Vintage Modular Chrome and Brass Modular Display Case

By Milo Baughman

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

This gorgeous display case is made up of 5 chrome, brass, glass and mirror case pieces and 1 mirror

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Door Glass Top Display Case
Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Door Glass Top Display Case

Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Door Glass Top Display Case

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a VERY unique 3 glass door top Swedish Gustavian Style display case. The bottom is circa

Category

1950s Swedish Gustavian Retro Display Cases

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Display Case
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Display Case

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Display Case

By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1

Located in High Point, NC

This refined Mid-Century Danish Modern teak display case exemplifies the elegance and craftsmanship

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

Materials

Teak

1960's Mid Century Modern Obelisk Form Secretary/ Display Case/ Cabinet
1960's Mid Century Modern Obelisk Form Secretary/ Display Case/ Cabinet

1960's Mid Century Modern Obelisk Form Secretary/ Display Case/ Cabinet

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Rare Form 1960's Mid Century Modern Obelisk Display Case/ Secretary/ Cabinet. This is the first

Category

1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

Materials

Wood

Cantoni Black Lacquered 3 piece Modular Bow Front Display Case
Cantoni Black Lacquered 3 piece Modular Bow Front Display Case

Cantoni Black Lacquered 3 piece Modular Bow Front Display Case

By Cantoni

Located in Pasadena, TX

This modular display case is manufactured by Cantoni. It's has a curved front and has 3 adjustable

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Retro Display Cases

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Chinese Rosewood and Glass Display Case
Vintage Chinese Rosewood and Glass Display Case

Vintage Chinese Rosewood and Glass Display Case

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Vintage Chinese Rosewood and Glass Display Case. A wall mounted or table top display case with

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Retro Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Henredon Vera Cruz Vitrine Display Case Buffet Cabinet
Henredon Vera Cruz Vitrine Display Case Buffet Cabinet

Henredon Vera Cruz Vitrine Display Case Buffet Cabinet

By Henredon

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions of A Henredon Vera Cruz Campaign Style Vitrine Curio display case

Category

1980s Campaign Retro Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Chinese Mahogany Display Case with Lower Blind Door Cabinet C1960
Vintage Chinese Mahogany Display Case with Lower Blind Door Cabinet C1960

Vintage Chinese Mahogany Display Case with Lower Blind Door Cabinet C1960

Located in Big Flats, NY

Chinese Mahogany Display Case with Lower Blind Door Cabinet having Carved Symbol, C1960 Measures- 80''H x

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Display Cases

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Glass Display Cases, a Pair
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Glass Display Cases, a Pair

Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Glass Display Cases, a Pair

By Paul McCobb

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

USA, 1960s A matched pair of midcentury modern walnut and glass display cases. These were likely

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Laminate, Walnut

Vintage Lane "Pueblo" Brutalist Oak Display Case
Vintage Lane "Pueblo" Brutalist Oak Display Case

Vintage Lane "Pueblo" Brutalist Oak Display Case

By Adrian Pearsall, J.B. Van Sciver Company, Paul Evans, Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Whatever you collect, display it in a bold way with this wild brutalist oak vitrine from Lane

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

Materials

Metal

Midcentury English Portobello Famous Wines in the World on Display Case
Midcentury English Portobello Famous Wines in the World on Display Case

Midcentury English Portobello Famous Wines in the World on Display Case

Located in Vigonza, Padua

1960s midcentury English Portobello "Famous wines" in the world on display case Measures cm: H 34

Category

Mid-20th Century English Retro Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Butterfly Taxidermy Entomology Display Cases
Butterfly Taxidermy Entomology Display Cases

Butterfly Taxidermy Entomology Display Cases

Located in Vienna, AT

Framed butterfly collection featuring 10 butterflies with type of butterfly underneath each. Mounted in a shadowbox frame. Price for both.

Category

1950s Thai Retro Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Vintage Display Cases Vitrines by American of Martinsville, Set of 3
Vintage Display Cases Vitrines by American of Martinsville, Set of 3

Vintage Display Cases Vitrines by American of Martinsville, Set of 3

By American of Martinsville

Located in Lake Worth, FL

estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Set of 3 vintage display cases vitrines by American of

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

Materials

Brass

French Gilded Mirror in Wooden Display Case, Glass & Wood, 1980s
French Gilded Mirror in Wooden Display Case, Glass & Wood, 1980s

French Gilded Mirror in Wooden Display Case, Glass & Wood, 1980s

Located in High Point, NC

This 1980s French gilded mirror in a wooden display case blends classical decorative motifs with a

Category

Late 20th Century French Retro Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Susan Bland, "Scrapbook #1" Original Art Assemblage in Display Case, 1986
Susan Bland, "Scrapbook #1" Original Art Assemblage in Display Case, 1986

Susan Bland, "Scrapbook #1" Original Art Assemblage in Display Case, 1986

Located in Norwalk, CT

, titled, and dated underneath. Presented in a custom plexiglass display case. The scraps of fabric, paint

Category

1980s American Retro Display Cases

Materials

Textile, Plexiglass, Paper

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

within a glass display case with a black frame, offering both protection and a refined presentation. The

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Retro Display Cases

Materials

Plexiglass, Hardwood

Vintage Postmodern White Illuminated Wall Unit Dry Bar Display Case
Vintage Postmodern White Illuminated Wall Unit Dry Bar Display Case

Vintage Postmodern White Illuminated Wall Unit Dry Bar Display Case

Located in Lutz, FL

1980’s Post Mod White Lacquered Wall Unit Dry Bar Display Cabinet. An incredible wall unit/dry bar

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Retro Display Cases

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century French Display Case in Walnut and Glass, 1950
Mid-Century French Display Case in Walnut and Glass, 1950

Mid-Century French Display Case in Walnut and Glass, 1950

Located in Miami, FL

uprights, on rounded legs. This antique display cabinet retains its original finish, which has been

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Retro Display Cases

Materials

Walnut

Heywood Wakefield Wheat Finish Display Case China Cabinet on Hairpin Legs
Heywood Wakefield Wheat Finish Display Case China Cabinet on Hairpin Legs

Heywood Wakefield Wheat Finish Display Case China Cabinet on Hairpin Legs

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Chattanooga, TN

case exudes a radiant honey patina, its Refined Restoration preserving the depth and continuity of its

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

Materials

Stainless Steel

French Display Case Vitrine in the antique Louis XV Style beech veneer
French Display Case Vitrine in the antique Louis XV Style beech veneer

French Display Case Vitrine in the antique Louis XV Style beech veneer

Located in Berlin, DE

Plywood black polished veneer on solid softwood. High-rise, one-door, cambered and three-sided glazed body on high slanted, angled feet. Profiled cornice with marble top. Inside two ...

Category

Late 20th Century French Louis XV Retro Display Cases

Materials

Beech

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

Materials

Teak

Vintage Scaled Blue Quail Taxidermy Bird Mount in Display Case 15"
Vintage Scaled Blue Quail Taxidermy Bird Mount in Display Case 15"

Vintage Scaled Blue Quail Taxidermy Bird Mount in Display Case 15"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage cased Blue Scaled Quail game bird taxidermy mount in octagonal oak and glass showcase with

Category

Late 20th Century American Country Retro Display Cases

Materials

Feathers

Gambles Quail Male & Female Taxidermy Bird Mount in Display Case 18"
Gambles Quail Male & Female Taxidermy Bird Mount in Display Case 18"

Gambles Quail Male & Female Taxidermy Bird Mount in Display Case 18"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage male and female cased Gambles Quail game bird taxidermy mount in octagonal oak and glass

Category

Late 20th Century American Country Retro Display Cases

Materials

Feathers

Montezuma Mearns Quail Male & Female Taxidermy Bird Mount in Display Case 18"
Montezuma Mearns Quail Male & Female Taxidermy Bird Mount in Display Case 18"

Montezuma Mearns Quail Male & Female Taxidermy Bird Mount in Display Case 18"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage male and female cased Merns Quail game bird taxidermy mount in octagonal oak and glass

Category

Late 20th Century American Country Retro Display Cases

Materials

Feathers

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...

Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

Materials

Brass

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

Category

1990s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

Materials

Metal

Dutch Shop Display Table 1950s
Dutch Shop Display Table 1950s

Dutch Shop Display Table 1950s

Located in MILL, NL

Very neat white shop display case / counter / shop table / display cabinet. In very good condition

Category

1950s Retro Display Cases

Materials

Wood

Italian Sideboard from La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1940s
Italian Sideboard from La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1940s

Italian Sideboard from La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1940s

By La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Display case designed with a shelf, missing closing glass, and La Permanente Cantù display case.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Maple, Lacquer

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Retro Display Cases For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of retro display cases available for sale. Frequently made of wood, glass and metal, all retro display cases available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of retro display cases available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Retro display cases bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made retro display cases over the years, but those made by Mastercraft, Henredon and Drexel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Retro Display Cases?

Prices for retro display cases start at $1 and top out at $52,924 with the average selling for $2,650.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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 Retro Display Cases
  • 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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