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Vetrine Furniture

Pair of black lacquered cabinet sideboards, Italy
Pair of black lacquered cabinet sideboards, Italy

Pair of black lacquered cabinet sideboards, Italy

$10,821 / item

H 103.15 in W 57.09 in D 18.9 in

Pair of black lacquered cabinet sideboards, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Coppia di antiche credenze mobili vetrine in legno solido, laccate di nero con doppia anta vetrata

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Antique 19th Century Italian Vitrines

Materials

Poplar

Biedermeier Style Fruitwood Vetrine, Early 19th-Century
Biedermeier Style Fruitwood Vetrine, Early 19th-Century

Biedermeier Style Fruitwood Vetrine, Early 19th-Century

$2,080Sale Price|20% Off

H 85 in W 47 in D 18 in

Biedermeier Style Fruitwood Vetrine, Early 19th-Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning 19th Century Biedermeier style fruitwood vitrine. This exquisite piece showcases a classic Biedermeier style, crafted from rich fruitwood. The outset top features an elegant...

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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Vitrines

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique French Vernis Martin Display Cabinet Vetrine 19th Century
Antique French Vernis Martin Display Cabinet Vetrine 19th Century

Antique French Vernis Martin Display Cabinet Vetrine 19th Century

Located in London, GB

century to decorate furniture and such personal articles as brisé fans,  snuffboxes and clocks. The

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Antique 1880s Revival Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Exhibit style display cases, set of 2, 1980s
Pair of Exhibit style display cases, set of 2, 1980s

Pair of Exhibit style display cases, set of 2, 1980s

$4,208

H 46.07 in W 17.13 in D 17.92 in

Pair of Exhibit style display cases, set of 2, 1980s

Located in Manzano, IT

Coppia de vetrine stile Exhibit, set di 2, 1980s Eleganti ed essenziali, Struttura in legno laccato

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Vitrines

Materials

Carrara Marble

Neoclassical Low Ebony Wood Vetrine with Internal Pearl Mosaic Decoration
Neoclassical Low Ebony Wood Vetrine with Internal Pearl Mosaic Decoration

Neoclassical Low Ebony Wood Vetrine with Internal Pearl Mosaic Decoration

By Alexander's Collection, Alexander Anisimov

Located in Hong Kong, HK

. The Vetrine features custom-made Italian furniture handles with a pearlware insert in gold plated

Category

2010s Hong Kong Neoclassical Revival Vitrines

Materials

Gold Leaf

Coppia di vetrine intagliate e dorate in patina, provenienza Roma (italia)
Coppia di vetrine intagliate e dorate in patina, provenienza Roma (italia)

Coppia di vetrine intagliate e dorate in patina, provenienza Roma (italia)

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Raffinata coppia di vetrine in legno finemente intagliato, caratterizzate da un’elegante linea

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Vitrines

Materials

Poplar

Wicker and Bamboo Display Shelves Italy 1970 Southern Nurseries
Wicker and Bamboo Display Shelves Italy 1970 Southern Nurseries

Wicker and Bamboo Display Shelves Italy 1970 Southern Nurseries

$2,436Sale Price / set|57% Off

H 82.68 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in

Wicker and Bamboo Display Shelves Italy 1970 Southern Nurseries

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Coppia di Vetrine Vivai del Sud Italia 1970 in Midollino e Bambù

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Bamboo

Late 19th Century French Provencal Vetrine Cupboard in Walnut, wax polished
Late 19th Century French Provencal Vetrine Cupboard in Walnut, wax polished

Late 19th Century French Provencal Vetrine Cupboard in Walnut, wax polished

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Late 19th century French Provençal vetrine cupboard all solid walnut , and finished to shellac and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Vitrines

Materials

Walnut

Showcases by Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois, 1980s, set of 2
Showcases by Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois, 1980s, set of 2

Showcases by Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois, 1980s, set of 2

$4,689 / set

H 56.11 in W 35.44 in D 14.97 in

Showcases by Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois, 1980s, set of 2

By Pierre Cardin, Roche Bobois

Located in Correggio, IT

Coppia di vetrine di Pierre Cardin per Roche Bobois, produzione vintage anni 80. Sono realizzate in

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Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Lacquered wood, glass and brass display cases by Mario Sabot, 1970s, set of 4
Lacquered wood, glass and brass display cases by Mario Sabot, 1970s, set of 4

Lacquered wood, glass and brass display cases by Mario Sabot, 1970s, set of 4

By Mario Sabot

Located in Manzano, IT

Elegante e scenografico set modulare di vetrine e mobili contenitori disegnati da Mario Sabot negli

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

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Italian Gilt Vetrine
Italian Gilt Vetrine

Italian Gilt Vetrine

Unavailable

H 25.75 in W 17 in D 24.5 in

Italian Gilt Vetrine

Located in Seattle, WA

An early 20th century Italian carved and gilt vitrine or display case with glass top and lined with mirrors. The frame is sturdy with good colour to the old gilding. The gilding is w...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Baroque Vitrines

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Saporiti showcases one small one large
Pair of Saporiti showcases one small one large

Pair of Saporiti showcases one small one large

Unavailable

H 48.04 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Pair of Saporiti showcases one small one large

By Saporiti

Located in Napoli, NA

Coppia vetrine Saporiti Di due dimensioni diverse La più piccola 50x50x85 La più grande 50x50x122

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Steel

19th Century, Napoleon III, Pair of showcases with bronzes
19th Century, Napoleon III, Pair of showcases with bronzes

19th Century, Napoleon III, Pair of showcases with bronzes

Unavailable

H 67.33 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in

19th Century, Napoleon III, Pair of showcases with bronzes

Located in PALERMO, IT

Elegante coppia di vetrine realizzate in legno di palissandro con tarsie in legno di frutto

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Illuminating Bronze Vetrine by Mastercraft
Illuminating Bronze Vetrine by Mastercraft

Illuminating Bronze Vetrine by Mastercraft

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H 30.5 in W 45 in D 18.5 in

Illuminating Bronze Vetrine by Mastercraft

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Extremely well-crafted bronze vetrine with glass shelve by Mastercraft, American 1960's (original

Category

Vintage 1960s American Cabinets

Italian vetrine in  black  shellack
Italian vetrine in  black  shellack

Italian vetrine in black shellack

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H 70.5 in W 45 in D 14.5 in

Italian vetrine in black shellack

Located in Los Angeles, CA

vetrina in negro , inside shellacked ,

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Cabinets

Parzinger Petit Walnut and Glass Vetrine, 1960s
Parzinger Petit Walnut and Glass Vetrine, 1960s

Parzinger Petit Walnut and Glass Vetrine, 1960s

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Petit display cabinet/vetrine in light walnut and glass with tapering legs by Tommi Parzinger for

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

19th Century French Vernis Martin Vetrine Display Cabinet
19th Century French Vernis Martin Vetrine Display Cabinet

19th Century French Vernis Martin Vetrine Display Cabinet

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique French Vernis Martin mahogany vetrine in Louis XV Revival manner, circa

Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of Important 19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Vetrines
Pair of Important 19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Vetrines

Pair of Important 19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Vetrines

Located in Milano, IT

A pair of Louis Philippe walnut showcases, manufactured in Italy in the middle of 19th century. Cut angles, the uprights are decorated with spiral columns and turned feet. A perforat...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Vitrines

Materials

Walnut

Pair of display cases by Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois 1970
Pair of display cases by Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois 1970

Pair of display cases by Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois 1970

By Pierre Cardin, Roche Bobois

Located in Conversano, IT

Stupenda coppia di vetrine disegnate da Pierre Cardin e prodotte da Roche Bobois negli anni 70. Le

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Vitrines

Materials

Crystal

19th Century French Napoleon III Ebonized Inlay Wood Cabinet with Vetrine
19th Century French Napoleon III Ebonized Inlay Wood Cabinet with Vetrine

19th Century French Napoleon III Ebonized Inlay Wood Cabinet with Vetrine

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Antique ebonized and inlay French Napoleon III bombe cabinet with vetrine, circa 1860. Item

Category

Antique 1860s Italian Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Cabinet or Vetrine with Green Marble Top
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Cabinet or Vetrine with Green Marble Top

19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Cabinet or Vetrine with Green Marble Top

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

beautiful Napoleon III cabinet in walnut wood colored red. Enriched with golden bronzes, antique patina finely chiselled with Classic motifs. Detail of the interior covered with mirr...

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Antique 1860s Italian Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Set di due vetrine da centro "Brera" disegnato da Piero De Martini per Cassina
Set di due vetrine da centro "Brera" disegnato da Piero De Martini per Cassina

Set di due vetrine da centro "Brera" disegnato da Piero De Martini per Cassina

By Cassina

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Splendido set di due vetrine da centro modello "Brera" disegnato da Piero De Martini per Cassina

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Italian Parchment Vetrine Sideboard, 1950s
Italian Parchment Vetrine Sideboard, 1950s

Italian Parchment Vetrine Sideboard, 1950s

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H 48.43 in W 66.54 in D 20.48 in

Italian Parchment Vetrine Sideboard, 1950s

Located in Traversetolo, IT

The edges and the base are ebonized, magnificent line on the lower part, designed in minimal and razionalist style although the upper part is curved and shaped. The inside is maple. ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Maple, Wood

Italian Mid Century Art Deco Unique Vetrine Showcase Walnut with Rosewood
Italian Mid Century Art Deco Unique Vetrine Showcase Walnut with Rosewood

Italian Mid Century Art Deco Unique Vetrine Showcase Walnut with Rosewood

Located in Encinitas, CA

Italian Mid Century Art Deco Unique Vetrine Showcase Walnut with Rosewood Veneer Spectacular Art

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Palisander, Rosewood, Walnut

Oriental Bookcase Vetrine with Lotus Flower and Birds in Lacquer, 1970, Asia
Oriental Bookcase Vetrine with Lotus Flower and Birds in Lacquer, 1970, Asia

Oriental Bookcase Vetrine with Lotus Flower and Birds in Lacquer, 1970, Asia

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Oriental bookcase Vetrine with lotus flower and birds in lacquer, 1970, Asia. Inside there are

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Lacquer

Asymmetrical Vetrine
Asymmetrical Vetrine

Asymmetrical Vetrine

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H 33.08 in W 63 in D 28.94 in

Asymmetrical Vetrine

Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH

Super high quality late 1960 Vetrine made in Switzerland. Beautiful shiny brass and stainless steel

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

An Italian Art Deco Burled Wood Vetrine.
An Italian Art Deco Burled Wood Vetrine.

An Italian Art Deco Burled Wood Vetrine.

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H 65 in W 39.5 in D 18 in

An Italian Art Deco Burled Wood Vetrine.

Located in New York, NY

The tall glazed cabinet with adjustable glass shelves, raised on a stepped base.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Burl

19th Century Napoleon III Rosewood Inlay  French Cabinet Vetrines, 1860s
19th Century Napoleon III Rosewood Inlay  French Cabinet Vetrines, 1860s

19th Century Napoleon III Rosewood Inlay French Cabinet Vetrines, 1860s

Located in Roma, RM

Beautiful cabinet from France, two doors, in rosewood, inlaid in fruitwood, application in gilded bronze. the item was produced around 1860 and It's fully Restored.

Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century France Walnut Cabinet Vetrine, 1880s
19th Century France Walnut Cabinet Vetrine, 1880s

19th Century France Walnut Cabinet Vetrine, 1880s

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H 96.46 in W 169.3 in D 25.6 in

19th Century France Walnut Cabinet Vetrine, 1880s

Located in Roma, RM

. Original glasses and also ferrametas. Needless to flatter this fantastic piece of furniture, speaks for

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis Philippe Vitrines

Materials

Walnut

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Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

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Wood

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets

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Metal

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Book Matched Walnut Bookcase
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Located in Fayetteville, AR

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

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Art Deco Amsterdamse School Dressing Table or Vanity by J.J. Zijfers, 1920s

On Hold|$2,705 / set

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By J.J. Zijfers

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Mirror, Macassar, Oak

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Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4

By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.

Located in London, London

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$1,960Sale Price|20% Off

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By Globe Wernicke

Located in Big Flats, NY

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Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser
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Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser Country: Japan Materials: Wood, Iron Condition: Original Condition Style: Japanese Antique Year: 1890’s $2,250 ...

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Antique Late 1800s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser
Antique Late 1800s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser

Antique Late 1800s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Late 1800s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser Country: Japan Materials: Wood, Iron Condition: Original Condition Style: Italian Baroque Year: 1890s $2,2...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Baroque Dressers

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Iron

Art Deco Stylish Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, English, 1930s
Art Deco Stylish Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, English, 1930s

Art Deco Stylish Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, English, 1930s

Located in Devon, England

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Unavailable|$5,410

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Located in Vo', Veneto

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Rare 19th Century Italian Walnut Pair of Antique Bookcases or Vitrines RESTORED
Rare 19th Century Italian Walnut Pair of Antique Bookcases or Vitrines RESTORED

Rare 19th Century Italian Walnut Pair of Antique Bookcases or Vitrines RESTORED

$10,729Sale Price / set|28% Off

H 85.63 in W 46.07 in D 19.3 in

Rare 19th Century Italian Walnut Pair of Antique Bookcases or Vitrines RESTORED

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We are thrilled to present this fantastic pair of antique Italian bookcases dating to the final decades of the 19th century. A stunning pair of bookcases with a timeless antique char...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Bookcases

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Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

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Vetrine Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of vetrine furniture you’re looking for. An item from our selection of vetrine furniture — often made from wood, walnut and glass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of vetrine furniture — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of vetrine furniture, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Tommi Parzinger each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of vetrine furniture that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vetrine Furniture?

Prices for a piece of vetrine furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,155 and can go as high as $23,947, while the average can fetch as much as $4,789.

Finding the Right Vitrines for You

Why not give your precious collectibles the case pieces they deserve? Antique and vintage vitrines can be used to safely store and display your most treasured objects.

While they were initially used to display relics in churches or to preserve specimens for scientific observation, vitrines are best known for their place in retail spaces and museums. The name for these glass display cases comes from the Latin word “vitrum,” meaning glass, as well as the Old French word “vitre,” which also refers to glass. Instead of simply showcasing collector’s items on shelves, you can bestow extra importance on them by displaying them in a vitrine for passers-by to observe and admire.

Not all vitrines are created equal. Over time, furniture makers have explored different shapes and sizes for vitrines. A display case you’ll find in a retail store will likely look drastically different from what you’ll see in a museum or art gallery. A vitrine in a shop is likely there to best market specific wares to the general public, while in museums there is usually a range of different vitrines intended to house and protect single objects or to display a grouping of artifacts.

Most of us have an antique, new or vintage case piece in our home. Though the terms “case pieces” and “case goods” may cause even the most decor-obsessed to stumble, these furnishings have been a vital part of the home for centuries. Any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — cabinets, dressers, buffets — may be properly termed a case piece.

Mirror-backed vitrines, which refer to cases that usually feature shelved and mirrored interiors, are a most appropriate home for your jewelry or decorative objects. Adding such items to a vitrine already suggests that there is an irreplaceable preciousness to the case’s contents, and the mirrors will emphasize as much as well as refract more light to render the display eye-catching.

On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage vitrines to protect and preserve your most prized items. The collection of mid-century modern vitrines and Art Deco vitrines is mostly inclusive of those built with a wooden frame, but there are many other types to choose from as well. It’s time to give your collectibles a good home!

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