Used Retail Display Cabinets
Antique Victorian Vitrines Retail Display Cabinets in the Industrial Style
Located in Buxton, GB
This pair of tall, narrow antique retail display cabinets in a metal industrial style are a unique
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19th Century British Industrial Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Metal
$4,046 / set
H 88.59 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Victorian Stationer’s Retail Pen Display Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Stationer’s Retail Pen Display Cabinet,
A great and very useable piece, this handsome
Category
19th Century Late Victorian Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Glass
Antique Retail Oak Display Cabinet from Wells Butchers’ Supply Co. Seattle
Located in Seattle, WA
The cabinet is a vintage display case made of oak wood with a rich, natural finish. It features a
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1920s Mid-Century Modern Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
$3,995
H 45 in W 36 in D 24 in
Retail Display Hutch or Bar (2 Units)
Located in New York, NY
This custom-built hutch provides both storage and display space. It features a steel frame with
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2010s American Modern Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage Hexagonal Modern Glass Retail Jewelry Tall Display Case Stand Showcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hexagonal Modern Glass Retail Jewelry Tall Display Case Stand Showcase. Item features 4
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Glass
$1,200
H 80 in W 28 in D 24 in
Antique Industrial 90 Drawer Hardware Store Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
retail displays
Dimensions:
• Overall cabinet size: 34” W x 12” D x 87” H
• Drawer interior size: 4.5
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Distressed Cream Painted Wooden Sideboard with Glass Doors
Located in High Point, NC
cabinet, or retail display foundation. With its farmhouse character and utilitarian appeal, this piece
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Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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Wrought Iron Retail Display
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Simple and elegant free standing waterfall retail display unit.
Wrought iron frame with
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Early 20th Century English Used Retail Display Cabinets
Tall Steel Medical Cabinet
Located in Oakland, CA
Excellent display cabinet for retail as well as household applications. This cabinet features open
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Mid-20th Century Used Retail Display Cabinets
Vintage Retail Display Cabinet, Haberdashery, Shop, Showcase, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage retail display cabinet. An English, oak and glass haberdashery or shop showcase
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 36.23 in W 53.94 in D 23.82 in
Oak Countertop Display Case, circa 1910
Located in Surrey, BC
Fully glassed-in tabletop retail display cabinet. Solid oak frame; glass top; two doors in rear of
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1910s North American Country Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Victorian Stationer’s, Retail Pen Display Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian stationer’s, retail pen display cabinet,
A great and very usable piece, this
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood
Retail Store Showcase Display Cabinet, circa 1910
Located in Surrey, BC
An antique mercantile cabinet elevated on cast copper feet. The cabinet features glass on three
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1910s Canadian Country Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Oak
1920 Art Deco Retail Mercantile Store Display Cabinet
Located in Surrey, BC
A stately Art Deco era mercantile display cabinet with upper sliding glass doors (approx. 7 H” x 4
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1920s Canadian Art Deco Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Display Cabinet, Ecclesiastical, Shop, Retail, Showcase, Gothic Revival
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage display cabinet. An English, oak ecclesiastical or shop retail showcase in Gothic
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Late 20th Century British Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 44.1 in W 60.24 in D 20.87 in
Vintage Bespoke Display Cabinet, English, Retail, Collector Shelves, Showcase
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage bespoke display cabinet. An English, mahogany and glass retail or collector's
Category
Late 20th Century British Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Glass
H 26.38 in W 19.49 in D 5.91 in
Victorian Mahogany Retail Shop Display Cabinet Counter, Original Glazing
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Lovely original Victorian Mahogany display shop counter
Please note the delivery fee listed is
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1880s British Early Victorian Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 35.83 in W 77.96 in D 19.3 in
Antique Jeweller's Display Cabinet, English, Glazed Shop Retail Case, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique jeweller's display cabinet. An English, rosewood and glass shop retail case
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Early 19th Century British Regency Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 31.89 in W 27.37 in D 23.04 in
Antique Cigar Display Cabinet, English, Oak, Retail, Shop, Countertop, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cigar display cabinet. An English, oak retail countertop showcase, dating to the
Category
Early 20th Century British Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 26.78 in W 14.38 in D 9.85 in
Quality Antique Display Cabinet, English, Oak, Retail, Showcase, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a quality antique display cabinet. An English, oak and glass retail showcase, dating to the
Category
Early 20th Century British Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 73.43 in W 46.26 in D 18.12 in
Large Vintage Bespoke Display Cabinet, Retail, Collector, Showcase, 12 Shelves
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage bespoke display cabinet. An English, mahogany and glass retail or
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Late 20th Century British Edwardian Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 26.78 in W 37.6 in D 5.91 in
Vintage Glass Display Cabinet, English, Oak, Retail, Shop, Museum, Showcase
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage glass display cabinet. An English, oak retail shop or museum showcase, dating to
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 57.49 in W 72.25 in D 25.99 in
Antique Glazed Wardrobe Cabinet, Oak, Retail Shop Fitting, Display, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a substantial antique glazed wardrobe cabinet. An English, oak retail, display shop fitting
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 77.96 in W 59.85 in L 77.96 in
8' 8'' Long Antique Display Cabinet, English, Shop Retail Showcase, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a long antique display cabinet. An English, walnut and glass shop retail showcase, dating
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 33.27 in W 105.71 in D 30.32 in
Huge Antique Shop Cabinet, English, Retail Display Showcase, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a huge antique shop cabinet. An English, mahogany retail display showcase, dating to the
Category
Late 19th Century British Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 89.38 in W 150.01 in D 18.51 in
Antique Brass French Bathroom or Retail Display Shelves
Located in London, GB
or retail setting.
Good condition, some scuffs or wear commensurate with age.
Location
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Mid-20th Century French Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1900s Haberdashery counter, 4metres, retail counter display
Located in Leicester, GB
4m long.
Solid wooden top, sides and shelves.
Ideal kitchen island.
Perfect for retail or
Category
Early 1900s British Victorian Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Brass and Glass Retail Shop Display Shelving
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Brass and glass retail shop display shelving, mounted on a later wooden painted base, glass all
Category
Early 20th Century French Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Lucite Lighted Revolving Tall Narrow Retail Display
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Lucite Lighted Revolving Tall Narrow Retail Display. Item features a
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Lucite
H 91.5 in W 21 in D 24 in
1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display
Located in Leicester, GB
retail or hospitality environment.
We have several of these and they look great back to back to back.
We
Category
Early 1900s British Victorian Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 96.07 in D 26.97 in
1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display
Located in Leicester, GB
retail or hospitality environment.
We have several of these and they look great back to back to back.
We
Category
Early 1900s British Victorian Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 96.07 in D 26.97 in
1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display
Located in Leicester, GB
retail or hospitality environment.
We have several of these and they look great back to back to back.
We
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Early 1900s British Victorian Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 96.07 in D 26.97 in
1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display
Located in Leicester, GB
retail or hospitality environment.
We have several of these and they look great back to back to back.
We
Category
Early 1900s British Victorian Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 96.07 in D 26.97 in
Bronze Liberty of London Etagere Retail Shop Display Clothes Rail Glass Shelf
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
retail display shop signs
This piece comes complete with a toughened safety glass shelf, it can take
Category
1930s English Art Deco Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
H 60.44 in W 48.82 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Bronze Liberty of London Etagere Retail Shop Display Racks Glass Shelves
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Liberty’s of London display racks which are part of a larger suite
This sale is for the matching pair
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1930s English Art Deco Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
H 58.67 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
1 of 4 Bronze Liberty of London Etagere Retail Shop Display Racks Glass Shelves
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Liberty’s of London display racks which are part of a larger suite
This sale is for one piece with the
Category
1930s English Art Deco Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
H 64.97 in W 58.67 in D 17.72 in
Antique Shop Display Cabinet, English, Walnut, Shop Fitting, Chemist, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
showcase, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.
Superb retail cabinet
Displays a desirable aged
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1860s Albanian Victorian Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in
Antique Display Counter
Located in Faversham, GB
Rare Victorian display cabinet or shop counter, crafted in the late 1800s by F. Maund & E. Berg
Category
Late 19th Century English Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Haberdasher's Cabinet, English, Shop Keeper, Chest of Drawers, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
retail cabinet
Displays a desirable aged patina with some signs of previous historic inhabitants
Pine
Category
Late 19th Century British Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Pine
H 35.83 in W 47.05 in D 27.37 in
Large Antique Display Cabinet, Mahogany, Glass, Retail Showcase, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large, antique display cabinet. An English, mahogany and glass retail showcase dating to
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 249 in W 224.5 in D 54 in
Antique Glass Shopfitting Cabinet, English, Bronze, Retail, Display, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique glass shopfitting cabinet. An English, bronze over oak retail display case
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
H 36.23 in W 72.05 in D 24.02 in
Antique Shop's Display Cabinet, English, Oak, Glass Showcase, Retail, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique shop's display cabinet. An English, oak showcase with glazed door, dating to the
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 44.49 in W 17.13 in D 3.94 in
Antique Display Case, Haberdashery, Retail Counter Top Cabinet, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique display case. An English, pitch pine haberdashery retail counter top cabinet
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Pine
H 17.33 in W 35.83 in D 18.71 in
Antique Shop's Countertop Bijouterie Case, Walnut, Display Cabinet, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique shop's countertop bijouterie case. an English, walnut and glass retail display
Category
Late 19th Century British Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 5.71 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Large Vintage Display Cabinet, Glass, Oak, Retail, Shop-Fitting, Art Deco c.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage display cabinet. An English glass and oak, retail shop-fitting showcase in
Category
Early 19th Century English Art Deco Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 36.62 in W 77.76 in D 24.02 in
1950s Vintage Retail Jewelry Display Showcase with Mirrored Back and Storage
Located in New York, NY
1950s jewelry showcase with glass shelves, a mirrored back and a storage compartment below. This can be seen at our 400 Gilligan St location in Scranton, PA.
Category
1950s American Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign Display Case with Light Mirrored Back
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
glass doored with mirror back and top light, display cabinet retailed through Harrods London
A very
Category
20th Century English Campaign Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
H 55.91 in W 36.23 in D 13.19 in
Rare Antique Schmitt Co Mahogany Mercantile Jewelry Display Curio Showcase
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and impressive monumental American Victorian mercantile retail showcase or display cabinet
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1890s American Baroque Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 3 Missoni Retail Display Cabinets, Custom Made
By Missoni
Located in Alhambra, CA
Set of three rare retail display cabinets custom made for Italian fashion house MISSONI. Beautiful
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1990s Italian Modern Used Retail Display Cabinets
Mirror Back Display Cabinets
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Quality mahogany vertical retail display cabinet, original mirror plate to back board and both
Category
19th Century English Used Retail Display Cabinets
Haberdashery Cabinets
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A run of five oak haberdashers retail display cabinets.
Sixteen glass fronted dawers above a
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1930s British Used Retail Display Cabinets
Retail Display Credenza
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A glazed mahogany retail display credenza.
Curved glass on both sides, two drop-down fronts with
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Oak Retail Display Counter
Located in Aurora, OR
This early 20th century retail display counter has shelving and drawers for plentiful storage
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Split Reed Console / Sofa Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine & rare large stick reed console/sofa table. Could also be used as desk or retail display
Category
1930s Unknown Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Rattan, Reed, Glass, Plywood
Saville Row Display Case
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A hardwood and polished steel freestanding retail display cabinet, the mirrored top slides open to
Category
Late 20th Century English Used Retail Display Cabinets
Retail Display Case
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Mahogany counter top retail display case with four mirror back doors to the rear.
English 1920s
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Early 20th Century British Used Retail Display Cabinets
Midcentury Deco Teak Wood and Glass Mirrored Buffet
Located in Heath, MA
an ideal dry bar, buffet or retail display cabinet. The stepped height, curved contours, carved
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Art Deco Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Rosewood, Teak
Three-Tiered Retail Display
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Three-tier black painted shop display units,
1970s.
Three available price is per unit.
Ex
Category
Late 20th Century British Modern Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Used Retail Display Cabinets
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Silver Plate
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Retail Display Cabinets
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Large 18th Century Dutch Display Cabinet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
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18th Century Dutch Used Retail Display Cabinets
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Oak
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Located in Wien, AT
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Used Retail Display Cabinets
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$2,720 Sale Price
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H 15.35 in W 8.27 in D 7.09 in
Victorian Mahogany Shop Display Cabinet / Counter or Vitrine, Late 19th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
A museum quality Victorian mahogany display cabinet. This outstanding cabinet has two mirrored doors fitted. It features one shelve that can be adjusted in height. It is mounted on a...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Used Retail Display Cabinets
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$2,094 Sale Price
29% Off
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By Paul Frankl
Located in Westport, CT
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Retail Display Cabinets
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By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Den Haag, NL
An early 20th century, Jugendstil period inkwell by Erhard und Sohne. Austria ca. 1910 .Burl wood with Brass inlay .Beautiful crafted piece .
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Used Retail Display Cabinets
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Slant Front Upright Store Display Case
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful slant front display case by THE COLUMBUS SHOW CASE COMPANY, COLUMBUS. O. In good vintage condition. It has five shelves and they are adjustable. One of them has a chip, sho...
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Early 1900s American American Classical Used Retail Display Cabinets
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Vintage MCM Oak Frame & Smoked Glass Etagere Display Shelf Bookcase
Located in Topeka, KS
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Retail Display Cabinets
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Smoked Glass, Oak
Art Nouveau Bat Inkwell by Unknown French Artist
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Used Retail Display Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
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By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
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Eugenio Quarti Liberty Desk Suite w/ Chair & Paperbasket, Italy, Early 20th c.
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Used Retail Display Cabinets
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Brass
$119,671
H 38.59 in W 37.21 in D 19.49 in
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Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Used Retail Display Cabinets
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Used Retail Display Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of used retail display cabinets available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique used retail display cabinets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and oak. There are all kinds of used retail display cabinets available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Used retail display cabinets made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs.
How Much are Used Retail Display Cabinets?
Prices for used retail display cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used retail display cabinets begin at $1,118 and can go as high as $10,823, while the average can fetch as much as $4,033.
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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