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Vintage Academic Award Display Case
Vintage Academic Award Display Case

Vintage Academic Award Display Case

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1930s Vintage oak academic display case with adjustable glass shelves. This piece comes from a school district building in Baraboo, WI.

Category

1930s Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Mid-Century faux bamboo glass and marble display case
Mid-Century faux bamboo glass and marble display case

Mid-Century faux bamboo glass and marble display case

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Small bamboo-style wooden display cabinet with glass panels and a white marble top. Materials: Bamboo-style wooden frame, marble top. Style: "Faux bamboo" style inspired by the Chipp...

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20th Century Chippendale Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Marble

Small Late Georgian Display Case with Glass Shelves. Now Electrified
Small Late Georgian Display Case with Glass Shelves. Now Electrified

Small Late Georgian Display Case with Glass Shelves. Now Electrified

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pretty late Georgian mahogany display case, the broken pediment top with dentil mouldings above a pair of gilt acanthus leaf decorations and line inlay framing a glass door.

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Mid-19th Century English Georgian Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

19th Century Satinwood Display Case
19th Century Satinwood Display Case

19th Century Satinwood Display Case

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th century satinwood display case, the glazed top and sides raised over shaped and carved apron terminating on marlborough leg.

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19th Century Irish Neoclassical Revival Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Satinwood

English Display cases in wood and glass, mid 1800s
English Display cases in wood and glass, mid 1800s

English Display cases in wood and glass, mid 1800s

Located in MIlano, IT

English Display cases in wood and glass, mid 1800s Pair of display cases of different sizes with a square base and rounded corners.

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Mid-19th Century English Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Art Deco Display Case with Curved Glass by Lena (Large)
Art Deco Display Case with Curved Glass by Lena (Large)

Art Deco Display Case with Curved Glass by Lena (Large)

Located in New York, NY

A full-height mirror lines the back of the case, and the sides are made of beautiful curved glass with a hardwood base offering a drawer for storage.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Mahogany Museum Display Case
Antique Victorian Mahogany Museum Display Case

Antique Victorian Mahogany Museum Display Case

Located in Ware, GB

An impressive original Victorian mahogany museum display cabinet. Constructed in solid mahogany with a glazed upper display section and enclosed cupboard base. The generous glazed v...

Category

1840s Victorian Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Mission-Style Display Case with Glass Doors
Early 20th Century Mission-Style Display Case with Glass Doors

Early 20th Century Mission-Style Display Case with Glass Doors

Located in Dekalb, IL

Low-profile oak cabinet fitted with six glass-paneled doors and interior shelving. Crafted in solid oak with a deep, warm finish, this cabinet features six individual doors, each fr...

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Early 20th Century American Mission Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century Mahogany Display Case
Early 20th Century Mahogany Display Case

Early 20th Century Mahogany Display Case

Located in Dekalb, IL

Constructed of solid hardwood with a warm, original finish, the case features a full glass vitrine top with paneled wooden back and sides, allowing displayed objects to remain visual...

Category

Late 19th Century American American Classical Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Wood

FOUR VINTAGE HARDWOOD & GLASS TABLE TOP DISPLAY CASES FOR TRiNKETS 21X32X15CM
FOUR VINTAGE HARDWOOD & GLASS TABLE TOP DISPLAY CASES FOR TRiNKETS 21X32X15CM

FOUR VINTAGE HARDWOOD & GLASS TABLE TOP DISPLAY CASES FOR TRiNKETS 21X32X15CM

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four vintage Mahogany and Glass display cases Please note the delivery fee listed is ...

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

English "Jerry York" Mahogany Display Case
English "Jerry York" Mahogany Display Case

English "Jerry York" Mahogany Display Case

Located in Kastrup, DK

Display case with "Jerry York" engraved on both sides.

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Early 20th Century English Modern Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Massive Oak Haberdashery Display Case by Manhattan Show Case Co.
Massive Oak Haberdashery Display Case by Manhattan Show Case Co.

Massive Oak Haberdashery Display Case by Manhattan Show Case Co.

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1910s-1920s; Manhattan Show Case Co. - New York, NY (345 Canal St.) Large-scale oak retail display case with slanted glass front, glass sides, and inset glass top, designed for m...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century Chippendale Display Case
Early 19th Century Chippendale Display Case

Early 19th Century Chippendale Display Case

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Early 19th Century two-door Chippendale display case in the Chinese style. The finely carved swan neck pediment with open fretwork design sits above two astragal glazed doors that op...

Category

19th Century English Georgian Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Model of the USS Constitution Old Ironsides
Model of the USS Constitution Old Ironsides

Model of the USS Constitution Old Ironsides

Located in Norwell, MA

Model of the USS Constitution in a glass display case with custom table stand.

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20th Century Used Glass Display Cases

Venini Vetri Display Case, Steel and Glass, Minimalist, Italy, 1983
Venini Vetri Display Case, Steel and Glass, Minimalist, Italy, 1983

Venini Vetri Display Case, Steel and Glass, Minimalist, Italy, 1983

By Venini

Located in Sharon, CT

For a 1983 exhibition of Venini glass at The Heller Gallery these unique cases were designed by the Venini company and made in Italy. Three semi-circular glass shelves (22" x 15.75")...

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1980s Italian Minimalist Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Steel

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.

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1950s Swedish Gustavian Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Velvet Lined Walnut Display Case, with Internal Glass Shelving
Large Carved Velvet Lined Walnut Display Case, with Internal Glass Shelving

Large Carved Velvet Lined Walnut Display Case, with Internal Glass Shelving

Located in London, GB

A large carved walnut display case, velvet lined, with three glass shelves, and two internal lights, English, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Velvet, Glass, Walnut

Antique Wood and Glass Mercantile Collar Display Case for C. W. Ferguson
Antique Wood and Glass Mercantile Collar Display Case for C. W. Ferguson

Antique Wood and Glass Mercantile Collar Display Case for C. W. Ferguson

Located in Dekalb, IL

. - Troy, NY Antique oak and glass counter display case containing a full assortment of detachable men's shirt collars.

Category

Early 20th Century Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Danish Art Deco Display Case, circa 1920
Danish Art Deco Display Case, circa 1920

Danish Art Deco Display Case, circa 1920

Located in Kastrup, DK

The rectangular display case is fitted with glass on three sides and a glass top, with a mirrored back.

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Brass

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 previously used to house balance scales at the VEF factory in Latvia. The scales were...

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1950s Latvian Used Glass 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 previously used to house balance scales at the VEF factory in Latvia. The scales were ...

Category

1950s Latvian Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Beech

19th Century French display case vitrine
19th Century French display case vitrine

19th Century French display case vitrine

Located in Surrey, BC

Original , country store counter display case with , cast feet . original butter cream paint ..hardware and opening compartment with bevelled glass.

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1890s French Country Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Iron

Display Case with Arch-Pediment Top, Glass Shelving & Wire Front Door
Display Case with Arch-Pediment Top, Glass Shelving & Wire Front Door

Display Case with Arch-Pediment Top, Glass Shelving & Wire Front Door

Located in Atlanta, GA

There are four interior glass shelves for display, and an interior light is hidden within the inner top.

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20th Century American Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Wood

Victorian Pier Cabinet Antique Display Case 1860
Victorian Pier Cabinet Antique Display Case 1860

Victorian Pier Cabinet Antique Display Case 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous period Victorian pier cabinet This cabinet is raised upon turned bun feet with a plinth base. Circa 1860 The cabinet features 1 glazed door with a marquetry panel above The ...

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1860s Victorian Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Fabulous Edwardian Inlaid Display Case or Bookcase
Fabulous Edwardian Inlaid Display Case or Bookcase

Fabulous Edwardian Inlaid Display Case or Bookcase

Located in Dublin, IE

A fabulous quality Edwardian mahogany two door display case or bookcase, with gorgeous patination, marquetry detail and fine line inlay throughout. The broken swan neck pediment rais...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chippendale Style Glazed Display Case
19th Century Chippendale Style Glazed Display Case

19th Century Chippendale Style Glazed Display Case

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century Chippendale style glazed display case featuring wood fretwork, gallery top, four glass lift up doors, three drawers, and Verde green moire lined interiors.

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19th Century Chippendale Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Silk, Glass, Wood

Antique Painted Two-Tier General Store Display Case
Antique Painted Two-Tier General Store Display Case

Antique Painted Two-Tier General Store Display Case

Located in Dekalb, IL

Countertop wooden display case with an upper slant-front glazed showcase above a lower rectangular display compartment, both enclosed with sliding mirrored rear doors. The case retai...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Wood

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 cases previously used to house balance scales at the VEF factory in Latvia. The scale...

Category

1950s Latvian Used Glass 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 cases previously used to house balance scales at the VEF factory in Latvia. The scales...

Category

1950s Latvian Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Beech

Antique Oak & Beveled Glass Country Store Table Top Candy Display Case C1910
Antique Oak & Beveled Glass Country Store Table Top Candy Display Case C1910

Antique Oak & Beveled Glass Country Store Table Top Candy Display Case C1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

This antique country store display case, dating to approximately 1910, features a robust oak frame with beveled glass panels.

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Early 20th Century Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Oak

Corner Display Case In Marquetry, 20th Century
Corner Display Case In Marquetry, 20th Century

Corner Display Case In Marquetry, 20th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

Corner display cabinet in marquetry, circa 1900 Elegant corner display cabinet from the late 19th or early 20th century. Refined work in precious wood marquetry, adorned with rich ...

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Early 1900s Other Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Wood

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

Elegant French design showcase from the 1950s, with panels in the lower part of the furniture, with an original bronze handle on its glass front door. It has three wooden shelves, al...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Walnut

Pair of display cases, Italy 1930 – 40
Pair of display cases, Italy 1930 – 40

Pair of display cases, Italy 1930 – 40

Located in Roma, RM

Pair of display cases, Italy 1930 – 40 Single display case dimensions 154 W x 183 H x 77 D cm

Category

1930s Italian Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Metal

Early 20th C. Philadelphia Haberdashery Collar Display Case
Early 20th C. Philadelphia Haberdashery Collar Display Case

Early 20th C. Philadelphia Haberdashery Collar Display Case

Located in Dekalb, IL

An early showcase for men's collars. This showcase was created for Charles C. Geissler, who's shop resided at 64 N. 4th Street in Philadelphia, PA. The top and sides are solid temper...

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Rounded Triangle Shape Bowed Glass & Chrome Shelves Display Case Vitrine MINT!
Rounded Triangle Shape Bowed Glass & Chrome Shelves Display Case Vitrine MINT!

Rounded Triangle Shape Bowed Glass & Chrome Shelves Display Case Vitrine MINT!

By Milo Baughman, Mastercraft

Located in Rockaway, NJ

American Walnut Danish Mid Century Modern Style Dining Table 2 Extension Boards

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Chrome

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 back open shelf.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Early 20th Century Star Threads POS Display Case
Early 20th Century Star Threads POS Display Case

Early 20th Century Star Threads POS Display Case

Located in Dekalb, IL

Antique oak mercantile display for the American Thread Co. "Star" Threads line of products. This piece features individual cubbies for different colors of spools that are housed in t...

Category

Early 20th Century American Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Wood

A Large And Fine Antique Mahogany Display Case
A Large And Fine Antique Mahogany Display Case

A Large And Fine Antique Mahogany Display Case

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A refined antique display or bookcase with fine proportions and great wood graining. With a glass door having a working key opening to an oak paneled back and three wood slat adjusta...

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Late 19th Century Regency Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

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

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...

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1980s Campaign Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large patinated Antique Rustic Oak Display Case, 1890s
Large patinated Antique Rustic Oak Display Case, 1890s

Large patinated Antique Rustic Oak Display Case, 1890s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A large display case made in wood with 3 glass compartments.

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Early 19th Century French Industrial Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak

Japanese Geisha Princess Doll in Original Glass & Wood Case
Japanese Geisha Princess Doll in Original Glass & Wood Case

Japanese Geisha Princess Doll in Original Glass & Wood Case

Located in Plainview, NY

Japanese Geisha Princess Doll in Original Glass & Wood Case : This exquisite antique Japanese Geisha doll is a beautifully preserved example of traditional craftsmanship, elegantly...

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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Glass, Wood

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

Vintage Lane "Pueblo" Brutalist Oak Display Case

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

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Whatever you collect, display it in a bold way with this wild brutalist oak vitrine from Lane Furniture's classic "Pueblo" series. Featuring the unmistakable, machine-age inspired, m...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Metal

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 cases previously used to house balance scales at the VEF factory in Latvia. The scal...

Category

1950s Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Beech

Elusive Parker Pen Display Case, Art Deco Font
Elusive Parker Pen Display Case, Art Deco Font

Elusive Parker Pen Display Case, Art Deco Font

By Parker

Located in Buffalo, NY

One of the rarer versions of a classic Parker pen store fixture, features original lacquered pierced wood top with parker logo, back-lite, two sliding glass doors, adjustable angled ...

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1940s American Art Deco Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Gray, Dunn & Co. Bakery Display Case in Blue
Antique Gray, Dunn & Co. Bakery Display Case in Blue

Antique Gray, Dunn & Co. Bakery Display Case in Blue

Located in Dekalb, IL

. - Glasgow, Scotland Antique rolling bakery display case with gilt banner sign. This piece was used to sell baked goods from Gray, Dunn & Co., a Glasgow-based baking company.

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1920s Scottish Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century Wooden Display Case by Rieder and Sons
Early 20th Century Wooden Display Case by Rieder and Sons

Early 20th Century Wooden Display Case by Rieder and Sons

By Frank Rieder & Sons

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1900s-1920s; Frank Rieder & Sons - Philadelphia, PA Antique, rectangular wood-framed display case identified by the original interior maker's label reading "Display Cases of Meri...

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Early 20th Century Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Felt, Glass, Oak

Stunning French Art Deco Bronze, Glass, Marble Carved Wood Vitrine-Display Case
Stunning French Art Deco Bronze, Glass, Marble Carved Wood Vitrine-Display Case

Stunning French Art Deco Bronze, Glass, Marble Carved Wood Vitrine-Display Case

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early 20th century French Art Deco Vitrine. Display cabinet, salvaged from super high end jewelry or gift gallery in New York City. Superior quality and construction. Tiffany quality...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

Pair of Early 20th Century Painted and Gilded Display Cases
Pair of Early 20th Century Painted and Gilded Display Cases

Pair of Early 20th Century Painted and Gilded Display Cases

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of Early 20th Century painted and gilded display cases.

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20th Century Italian Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Medical Display Case by Clark & Roberts
Early 20th Century Medical Display Case by Clark & Roberts

Early 20th Century Medical Display Case by Clark & Roberts

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1900s; Clark and Roberts Co. - Indianapolis, IN Antique steel medical cabinet with glass walls. This unique piece was once utilized in a medical or dental setting. It is compris...

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Early 20th Century American Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Steel

1700s Rococo Antique Walnut Cabinet with Glass, Italian Craftsmanship
1700s Rococo Antique Walnut Cabinet with Glass, Italian Craftsmanship

1700s Rococo Antique Walnut Cabinet with Glass, Italian Craftsmanship

Located in Milano, IT

The wooden base supports the central body of the cabinet composed of a clear glass display case, set into the wood. On the frame is a brass lock.

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18th Century Italian Rococo Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Mahogany Glass Display Cabinet
Vintage Mahogany Glass Display Cabinet

Vintage Mahogany Glass Display Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage mahogany glass display cabinet is a distinguished example of early to mid-20th-century craftsmanship, combining refined architectural detail with timeless functionality....

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Mid-20th Century British Gothic Revival Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Brass

Antique Quartersawn Oak "Peerless" Brand Display Case by Jac. Lederer
Antique Quartersawn Oak "Peerless" Brand Display Case by Jac. Lederer

Antique Quartersawn Oak "Peerless" Brand Display Case by Jac. Lederer

By Peerless

Located in Dekalb, IL

. - Chicago, IL Large quarter-sawn oak display case produced by Peerless Store Fixtures, featuring a framed glass top and front with mirrored interior panels and rich golden finish.

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Felt, Glass, Oak

19th Century French Wooden Display Case On Metal Base
19th Century French Wooden Display Case On Metal Base

19th Century French Wooden Display Case On Metal Base

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th-century French wooden display case combines refined craftsmanship with industrial character.

Category

19th Century French Industrial Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Metal

Exceptional Welded Steel Display Case With Western Theme #1
Exceptional Welded Steel Display Case With Western Theme #1

Exceptional Welded Steel Display Case With Western Theme #1

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A very well crafted Display Case in Western Theme with cut steel horses, horseshoe legs and gun handles.

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20th Century American Country Used Glass Display Cases

Materials

Steel

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Used Glass Display Cases For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of used glass display cases available for sale. Frequently made of glass, wood and metal, all used glass display cases available were constructed with great care. Used glass display cases have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Used glass display cases bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Mastercraft, Henredon and Drexel each produced beautiful used glass display cases that are worth considering.

How Much are Used Glass Display Cases?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,300, while they’re typically $199 on the low end and $248,030 highest priced.

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.

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