Lighted Display Cases
Mid-20th Century Cabinets
Plexiglass, Wood
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Regency Cabinets
Rosewood, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Corner Cupboards
Satinwood
Vintage 1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Brass
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Mirror, Acrylic
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Paint
20th Century Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1980s American Modern Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Ash, Ebony, Burl
Late 20th Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Cherry
Early 2000s American Modern Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Cabinets
Plexiglass, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Cupboards
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
Vintage 1920s British Vitrines
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Bookcases
Glass, Wood
20th Century North American Jacobean Vitrines
Oak
2010s Italian Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Cabinets
Paint, Glass, Wood
20th Century Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Oak, Rosewood
1990s Italian Other Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Modern Cabinets
Glass, Lucite
Antique Late 19th Century Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1970s Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1950s Dutch Art Deco Vitrines
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets
Wood, Glass
20th Century American Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Pine
20th Century Federal Vitrines
Glass, Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Shelves
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Cabinets
Kingwood
Late 20th Century Cabinets
Glass
Antique Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Walnut, Spruce, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Cabinets
Stone
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Cabinets
Hardwood
Antique 1850s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Aluminum
20th Century Baroque Vitrines
Wood, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood, Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Bamboo, Glass
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021A glass display case is also called a showcase, vitrine, or display cabinet. It usually has one or more panels of transparent glass that allows for proper display of your treasured collectibles. Find a collection of antique and vintage furniture on 1stDibs today.
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