What is the purpose of a display cabinet?

The purpose of a display cabinet is to protect items while keeping them visible. Glass panels allow you to see what's inside, but the enclosed design keeps out dust and debris. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of display cabinets.

What is another name for a display cabinet?

Another common name for a display cabinet is a display case. People may also call them show cabinets, show cases or vitrines. By any name, this type of case good allows people to view and display decorative objects, collectibles, trophies and other objects while it protects the contents with glass doors. On 1stDibs, find a variety of display cabinets.

Victorian Display Cabinets

Corner Display

Wood Glass Display Case

Antique Victorian French

Victorian Kitchen Furniture

English Cabinet With Glass Doors

Antique English Kitchen Cabinet

Antique 1890s British Victorian Cabinets

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Antique Kingwood French Bombe Vernis Martin Display Cabinet Vitrine

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$4,014

H 49.41 in W 59.06 in D 13.19 in

Antique Early 20th Century Mahogany Display Cabinet

Located in Nottingham, GB

A handsome early 20th-century English display cabinet, finely crafted from mahogany and combining generous display space with elegant period detailing. The cabinet is arranged as tw...

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Early 20th Century Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

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Epstein Display Cabinet Mahogany Bookcase 1930

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Elegant mahogany display cabinet after Epstein Great piece to display decorative pieces such as porcelain and silver plate Features two glass shelves and two drawers below so ample s...

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Victorian Display Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of victorian display cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and glass, all victorian display cabinets available were constructed with great care. Victorian display cabinets have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Victorian, Neoclassical and Art Nouveau victorian display cabinets are consistently popular styles. Many victorian display cabinets are appealing in their simplicity, but A. N. Russell & Sons, Charles Locke Eastlake and Clark & Biddle produced popular victorian display cabinets that are worth a look.

How Much are Victorian Display Cabinets?

Victorian display cabinets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,894, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $125,000.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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 Victorian Display Cabinets

What is the purpose of a display cabinet?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
The purpose of a display cabinet is to protect items while keeping them visible. Glass panels allow you to see what's inside, but the enclosed design keeps out dust and debris. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of display cabinets.
What is another name for a display cabinet?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
Another common name for a display cabinet is a display case. People may also call them show cabinets, show cases or vitrines. By any name, this type of case good allows people to view and display decorative objects, collectibles, trophies and other objects while it protects the contents with glass doors. On 1stDibs, find a variety of display cabinets.