Glass Door Curio Cabinet
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Glass, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Brass
Vintage 1940s Dutch Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Oak, Cocobolo
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Corner Cupboards
Glass, Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Glass, Oak
20th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Glass, Walnut
20th Century North American Jacobean Vitrines
Oak
Late 20th Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Cherry
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Cherry
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Cherry
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
20th Century American Georgian Cupboards
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
20th Century American Federal Shelves
Mahogany
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Late 20th Century Gothic Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Credenzas
Wood
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Bookcases
Silk, Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Late 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires
Kingwood, Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Walnut, Burl
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cabinets
Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s American Mission Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century Jacobean Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
20th Century American Federal Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century American Art Nouveau Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Scottish Cabinets
Mahogany, Glass
Antique 19th Century Dutch Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1930s Scottish Cabinets
Mahogany, Glass
Antique 1890s Scottish Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It depends, some cabinets have glass installed within them or are customizable to fit glass panels into their doors. Glass cabinets are a great way to proudly display collectible sculptures, rare books or decorative objects, and these furnishings add an open look to any room of your home. Shop a wide collection of cabinets, with and without glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A curio cabinet is a type of cabinet with glass doors on it. The purpose of a curio cabinet is to display all your curiosities, such as porcelain figures or your favorite china collection. On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique curio cabinets from top sellers around the world.
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