White Display Cabinets
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Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Romanian Country Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
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Glass, Wood, Paint
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Fir
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Pine, Paint
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Pine, Paint
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases
Glass, Pine, Paint
20th Century French Country Cabinets
Oak, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases
Glass, Pine, Paint
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Gold Leaf
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Bookcases
Glass, Pine, Paint
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Bookcases
Pine, Paint
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Regency Cabinets
Wire
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Wood, Teak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
Early 2000s Dressers
Leather, Glass, Acrylic, Wood
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Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Cut Steel
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Other
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Bamboo, Rush
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vitrines
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Shelves
Brass
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Cabinets
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch William IV Vitrines
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Glass, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Cabinets
Wood, Glass, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Country Cupboards
Glass, Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Bookcases
Glass, Pine, Paint
Vintage 1980s Ming Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany, Burl
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Bookcases
Glass, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Cabinets
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Bookcases
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Bookcases
Glass, Pine, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Bookcases
Glass, Pine, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Country Bookcases
Glass, Pine, Paint
Antique Early 1800s German Gustavian Cabinets
Softwood, Glass
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Gustavian Bookcases
Glass, Pine, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Bookcases
Glass, Pine, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases
Glass, Pine, Paint
Antique 18th Century Belgian Other Cabinets
Glass, Oak, Giltwood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Glass, Wood
20th Century Belgian Cabinets
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Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1910s Victorian Bookcases
Wicker, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Bookcases
Wood, Paint
20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Cane, Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century American Shelves
Late 20th Century American Modern Dressers
Composition, Metal, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Marble
Late 20th Century North American Regency Cabinets
Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
20th Century French Country Vitrines
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Country Bookcases
Metal
Early 20th Century Swedish Country Bookcases
Pine, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Glass, Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century Danish Gustavian Bookcases
Glass, Pine, Paint
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Vitrines
Wood
Early 20th Century Danish Country Bookcases
Pine, Paint
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s Unknown Shelves
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Another 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.
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