Arch Display Case
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Brass, Chrome
20th Century French Vitrines
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Mid-20th Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Vitrines
Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Early 20th Century French Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Religious Items
Glass, Wood, Paper
2010s American Post-Modern Shelves
Steel
Early 20th Century English Vitrines
Mahogany
Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Gesso, Glass, Giltwood
Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Bentwood
Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinets
Ebony, Mahogany, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century American Gothic Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century American Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Philippine Bohemian Bookcases
Bamboo
Early 20th Century Belgian Régence Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s Indian Moorish Bookcases
Reclaimed Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Vitrines
Ormolu
Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Vitrines
Oak
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Vitrines
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Italian Bookcases
Fir
Vintage 1960s American Vitrines
Brass
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Antique 1880s English Corner Cupboards
Bamboo, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s Indonesian Bookcases
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Regency Cabinets
Rosewood, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rustic Bookcases
Steel
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
Mid-20th Century Belgian Cupboards
Oak
Vintage 1920s English George III Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century European Cabinets
Ormolu
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century Rustic Shelves
Wood
20th Century American Federal Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Fiberglass
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Pewter
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Buffets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Buffets
Travertine, Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases
Pine
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Bookcases
Brass
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Buffets
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Vitrines
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Bookcases
Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Sideboards
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Vitrines
Birch
Antique 1890s French Régence Buffets
Wood
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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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