Tall Display Cases
Early 20th Century French Vitrines
Brass
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
2010s Portuguese Vitrines
Iron
Vintage 1940s French Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Late 20th Century British Regency Cabinets
Hardwood, Softwood
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Mirror, Acrylic
Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Cabinets
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Buffets
Brass
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Corner Cupboards
Satinwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Iron
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Metal
20th Century English Modern Vitrines
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Wood, Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Country Corner Cupboards
Pine
Antique 19th Century Italian Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
20th Century English Country Cupboards
Pine
Late 20th Century French Corner Cupboards
Wood
2010s Italian Cabinets
Brass
2010s Chippendale Cabinets
Leather, Mahogany
2010s Chippendale Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century American Shelves
Birch
Late 20th Century Regency Revival Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Glass
Glass
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Marble, Brass
2010s Federal Bookcases
Leather, Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Kingwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Bookcases
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1810s French Renaissance Revival Cabinets
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Sideboards
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets
Wood, Glass
Vintage 1910s French Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Federal Cabinets
Mahogany
2010s Renaissance Cabinets
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Belgian Régence Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Mahogany
20th Century English Cabinets
Glass, Wood
20th Century Federal Vitrines
Glass, Satinwood
Vintage 1910s French Cabinets
Bronze
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Teak
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Vitrines
Beech
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Cabinets
Walnut
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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.
- What is a tall case clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021This is a tall narrow floor-standing pendulum clock, with a pendulum held inside the tower or the waist of the case. These might feature elaborate carvings ornamentation of the hood, mainly prized for their decorative and antique value.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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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