Used Store Display Cases
Antique Early 1900s American American Classical Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Antique 1890s French Rustic Cabinets
Glass, Sycamore, Pine, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Apothecary Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Industrial Shelves
Metal, Iron
Antique Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Country Cabinets
Glass, Pine
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Vitrines
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Teak
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Antique 1890s French Rustic Dry Bars
Glass, Wood
20th Century French Industrial Shelves
Iron
Early 20th Century Shelves
Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Provincial Dressers
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Country Apothecary Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1920s American Mission Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century American Primitive Apothecary Cabinets
Wood
20th Century English Modern Animal Sculptures
Vermeil, Silver
Early 20th Century American Vitrines
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Pine
Antique 19th Century American Cabinets
Pine
Antique 19th Century American American Craftsman Apothecary Cabinets
Brass, Metal
20th Century French Art Deco Shelves
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Apothecary Cabinets
Wood
Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Cabinets
Metal
Antique Early 1900s North American Cabinets
Oak, Glass
Vintage 1920s Scottish Cabinets
Bronze
Antique 1890s American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Quilts and Blankets
Canvas
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Vitrines
Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
Bronze
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Nickel
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1920s American Vitrines
Nickel
Early 20th Century American Primitive Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Nickel
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Furniture
Nickel
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Metal
20th Century Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Antique 1890s American Victorian Vitrines
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Country Desks and Writing Tables
Marble
20th Century American Classical Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Shelves
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century North American Industrial Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1910s American Late Victorian Vitrines
Oak
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Antique 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
20th Century Argentine Vitrines
Steel
Antique 19th Century Vitrines
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Oak
20th Century American Shelves
Steel
Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Credenzas
Antique 1890s European Rustic Shelves
Early 20th Century Canadian Vitrines
Antique Late 19th Century American Cabinets
Oak, Glass
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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.
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