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Fluted Haberdashery Shop Counter / Kitchen Island
Fluted Haberdashery Shop Counter / Kitchen Island

Fluted Haberdashery Shop Counter / Kitchen Island

Located in Faversham, GB

Haberdashery-style shop counter with a glazed display top opening onto an internal shelf with multiple storage drawers underneath accessible from the back, the lower case front in ve...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Victorian Shop Display Counter Top Cabinet
Victorian Shop Display Counter Top Cabinet

Victorian Shop Display Counter Top Cabinet

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian Shop Display Counter Top Cabinet This is superb Victorian shop display Cabinet, it has a walnut frame, the base of the cabinet is covered in its original faded blue Velve...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Vitrines

Materials

Glass

Early 1900s Spanish Wooden Shop Counter with Glass Display and Gilt
Early 1900s Spanish Wooden Shop Counter with Glass Display and Gilt

Early 1900s Spanish Wooden Shop Counter with Glass Display and Gilt

Located in High Point, NC

This stunning early 1900s Spanish wooden shop counter is a splendid example of craftsmanship and ornate design, bringing an air of historical richness and functionality to any space.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Wood

Edwardian Fry’s Counter Top Shop Display Cabinet
Edwardian Fry’s Counter Top Shop Display Cabinet

Edwardian Fry’s Counter Top Shop Display Cabinet

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Edwardian Fry’s Counter Top Shop Display Cabinet This Sweet Shop Cabinet has advertising banners for Fry’s painted across the top and bottom at the front, this is in the original Gr...

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Glass

Edwardian Fry’s Counter Top Shop Display Cabinet
Edwardian Fry’s Counter Top Shop Display Cabinet

Edwardian Fry’s Counter Top Shop Display Cabinet

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Edwardian Fry’s Counter Top Shop Display Cabinet This Sweet Shop Cabinet has advertising banners for Fry’s painted across the top and bottom at the front, this is in the original Gr...

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Vitrines

Materials

Glass

Large Vintage Mid-Century Shop Display Counter
Large Vintage Mid-Century Shop Display Counter

Large Vintage Mid-Century Shop Display Counter

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Large vintage shop display counter from the 1930s. Restored ready to use.

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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Pine, Plywood

Edwardian Cadbury’s Counter Top Sweet Shop Display Cabinet
Edwardian Cadbury’s Counter Top Sweet Shop Display Cabinet

Edwardian Cadbury’s Counter Top Sweet Shop Display Cabinet

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Edwardian Cadbury’s Counter Top Sweet Shop Display Cabinet This glazed Shop Display Cabinet has etched glass lettering on the front of the cabinets saying Cadbury’s at the top and ...

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Glass

Edwardian Cadbury’s Counter Top Sweet Shop Display Cabinet
Edwardian Cadbury’s Counter Top Sweet Shop Display Cabinet

Edwardian Cadbury’s Counter Top Sweet Shop Display Cabinet

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Edwardian Cadbury’s counter top sweet shop display cabinet This glazed shop display cabinet is made mahogany, the glass has etched lettering on the front of the cabinets saying Ca...

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Glass

1900s Counter Top Fry's Sweet Shop Display Cabinet
1900s Counter Top Fry's Sweet Shop Display Cabinet

1900s Counter Top Fry's Sweet Shop Display Cabinet

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

1900s Counter Top Sweet Shop Display Cabinet This glazed Shop Display Cabinet it has advertising banners painted across the top and bottom at the front, these are in the classic ...

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Shop Counter Cash Desk, 1950s
Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Shop Counter Cash Desk, 1950s

Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Shop Counter Cash Desk, 1950s

By Osvaldo Borsani, Vitrex

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Beautiful and original shop cash desk in the style of Osvaldo Borsani in the 1950s, original VITREX glass top. Note the particularity of the designer and the various woods used. Full...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Maple, Walnut

Shop Counter of Birch and Oak Wood with Twenty Drawers, 1940's
Shop Counter of Birch and Oak Wood with Twenty Drawers, 1940's

Shop Counter of Birch and Oak Wood with Twenty Drawers, 1940's

Located in Madrid, ES

Two-part merchant haberdashery counter made of birch and oak. Glass upper part with interior compartment of ten display drawers and mounting for lighting. Bottom part with ten larger...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

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19th Century French Shop Counter
19th Century French Shop Counter

19th Century French Shop Counter

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H 41.5 in W 75 in D 31 in

19th Century French Shop Counter

Located in New Orleans, LA

19th century painted French shop counter with three drawers, three doors, money slot and three glass shelves.

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Metal

1940s French Wood and Glass Shop Counter
1940s French Wood and Glass Shop Counter

1940s French Wood and Glass Shop Counter

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H 44.9 in W 71.3 in D 33.3 in

1940s French Wood and Glass Shop Counter

Located in High Point, NC

This wood and glass shop counter was made in France, circa 1940.

Category

Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Early 20th Century French Wooden and Glass Shop Counter
Early 20th Century French Wooden and Glass Shop Counter

Early 20th Century French Wooden and Glass Shop Counter

Located in High Point, NC

Step into the past with this early 20th Century French Wooden and Glass Shop Counter, a petite yet captivating piece that stands at a modest 7.4 inches high.

Category

Early 20th Century French Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Wood

English Art Deco Haberdashery Glass Shop Counter, 16 Drawers, Shop Display
English Art Deco Haberdashery Glass Shop Counter, 16 Drawers, Shop Display

English Art Deco Haberdashery Glass Shop Counter, 16 Drawers, Shop Display

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This haberdashery shop counter is a good large size, it has 4 banks each of 4 graduated drawers with moulded wooden handles, the fronts of the drawers have a glass insert to give goo...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Oak

Vintage German Oak Glass Shop Counter Haberdashery Cabinet Vitrine, ca 1950
Vintage German Oak Glass Shop Counter Haberdashery Cabinet Vitrine, ca 1950

Vintage German Oak Glass Shop Counter Haberdashery Cabinet Vitrine, ca 1950

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This oak haberdashery shop counter dates from the 1950s and was made in Germany.

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Large Dutch Oak & Glass Shop Counter Cabinet / Vitrine, circa 1920-1930s
Antique Large Dutch Oak & Glass Shop Counter Cabinet / Vitrine, circa 1920-1930s

Antique Large Dutch Oak & Glass Shop Counter Cabinet / Vitrine, circa 1920-1930s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This oak art deco haberdashery shop counter dates from the 1920-1930s and was made in Amsterdam by Joh.

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Victorian Scratch Built Counter Display Cabinet
Victorian Scratch Built Counter Display Cabinet

Victorian Scratch Built Counter Display Cabinet

Located in London, GB

Victorian Scratch Built counter display cabinet We are proud to offer a late 19th Century scratch-built pine and glass shop counter display unit.

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Blown Glass, Pine

19th Century French Glass and Wood Shop Counter
19th Century French Glass and Wood Shop Counter

19th Century French Glass and Wood Shop Counter

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H 49.61 in W 76.78 in D 25.6 in

19th Century French Glass and Wood Shop Counter

Located in Marbella, ES

19th century French glass and wood shop counter.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Wood

1930's French Pine Shop Counter - Glass Fronted
1930's French Pine Shop Counter - Glass Fronted

1930's French Pine Shop Counter - Glass Fronted

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H 39.3 in W 90.1 in D 25.1 in

1930's French Pine Shop Counter - Glass Fronted

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1930's French Pine Shop Counter - Glass Fronted. A classic French shop counter, glass fronted on the display side and with three sliding drawers and two drawers on the serving side.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Cabinets

Materials

Pine

1930's French Pine Shop Counter - Glass Fronted
1930's French Pine Shop Counter - Glass Fronted

1930's French Pine Shop Counter - Glass Fronted

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H 39.38 in W 90.16 in D 25.2 in

1930's French Pine Shop Counter - Glass Fronted

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1930’s French Pine Shop Counter – Glass Fronted 1930’s French Pine Shop Counter – Glass Fronted.

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Vintage 1930s French Cabinets

Materials

Pine

1950's Twenty Drawer Glass Haberdashery Shop Counter
1950's Twenty Drawer Glass Haberdashery Shop Counter

1950's Twenty Drawer Glass Haberdashery Shop Counter

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H 35.44 in W 72.05 in D 24.02 in

1950's Twenty Drawer Glass Haberdashery Shop Counter

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s twenty drawer glass Haberdashery shop counter 1950’s twenty drawer glass Haberdashery shop counter.

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Vintage 1950s British Shelves

Materials

Oak

1950s Twenty Four Drawer Glass Haberdashery Shop Counter
1950s Twenty Four Drawer Glass Haberdashery Shop Counter

1950s Twenty Four Drawer Glass Haberdashery Shop Counter

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950s Twenty Four Drawer Glass Haberdashery Shop Counter 1950s twenty four drawer glass haberdashery shop counter – Excellent example of a classic English glass haberdashery shop co...

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Vintage 1950s English Shelves

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Shop Counter Vitrine Display Cabinet French Glass Wrought Iron
Midcentury Shop Counter Vitrine Display Cabinet French Glass Wrought Iron

Midcentury Shop Counter Vitrine Display Cabinet French Glass Wrought Iron

Located in Labrit, Landes

Midcentury French shop counter vitrine display cabinet glass wrought iron, circa 1960 Unusual and decorative Glass central shelf Very good vintage condition for its age.   

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Iron

20th Century French Wooden Shop Counter
20th Century French Wooden Shop Counter

20th Century French Wooden Shop Counter

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H 21.8 in W 25.7 in D 13.7 in

20th Century French Wooden Shop Counter

Located in High Point, NC

This 20th Century French Wooden Shop Counter embodies the perfect blend of form and function, offering a sleek, modern aesthetic that's deeply rooted in traditional craftsmanship.

Category

20th Century French Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Chemist Shop Counter, England, circa 1930
Chemist Shop Counter, England, circa 1930

Chemist Shop Counter, England, circa 1930

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H 34 in W 78 in D 8.5 in

Chemist Shop Counter, England, circa 1930

Located in Culver City, CA

Chemist shop counter, England, circa 1930. Ebonized wood case with painted interior, brass hardware and curved glass top.

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Vintage 1930s English Victorian Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Shop Counter, Haberdashery Cabinet, 1950s
Vintage Shop Counter, Haberdashery Cabinet, 1950s

Vintage Shop Counter, Haberdashery Cabinet, 1950s

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H 35.83 in W 59.06 in D 23.63 in

Vintage Shop Counter, Haberdashery Cabinet, 1950s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This small shop counter was made and manufactured during the 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

1920s French Wood Patinated Shop Counter
1920s French Wood Patinated Shop Counter

1920s French Wood Patinated Shop Counter

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H 37.4 in W 66.1 in D 27.4 in

1920s French Wood Patinated Shop Counter

Located in High Point, NC

This 1920s French Wood Patinated Shop Counter is a captivating blend of sophistication and functionality.

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Early 20th Century French Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Wood

1910s French Wooden Patinated Shop Counter
1910s French Wooden Patinated Shop Counter

1910s French Wooden Patinated Shop Counter

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H 35.4 in W 43.3 in D 60.8 in

1910s French Wooden Patinated Shop Counter

Located in High Point, NC

An L-shaped wooden shop counter from France, circa 1910, with a nostalgic patina.

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Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century German Shop Display Counter
Mid-Century German Shop Display Counter

Mid-Century German Shop Display Counter

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H 40.16 in W 70.08 in D 28.75 in

Mid-Century German Shop Display Counter

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

German Vintage shop counter. Circa from the 1920s/ 30s. On an asymmetrical ground plan, the oak wood corpus is tapered towards the top, rounded and glazed all around.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Oak

1940s American Whitman’s Chocolate Refrigerated Display Shop Counter Sweet Shop
1940s American Whitman’s Chocolate Refrigerated Display Shop Counter Sweet Shop

1940s American Whitman’s Chocolate Refrigerated Display Shop Counter Sweet Shop

By General Electric

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

Originally from America, this rare vintage 1947 Whitman’s Chocolate Refrigerated Display Counter has just come out of long time storage.

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Rowntree’s Sweet Shop Counter Top Display Cabinet
Rowntree’s Sweet Shop Counter Top Display Cabinet

Rowntree’s Sweet Shop Counter Top Display Cabinet

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Rowntree’s Sweet Shop Counter Top Display Cabinet Advertising Shop Display Cabinet the cabinet has a rather grand carved cornice with a mirrored Royal Appointment sign and Chocolates...

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Glass

Vintage Siegel Paris Oak Shop Counter – Glass Display Showcase – 1950s
Vintage Siegel Paris Oak Shop Counter – Glass Display Showcase – 1950s

Vintage Siegel Paris Oak Shop Counter – Glass Display Showcase – 1950s

By Maison Siegel

Located in LYON, FR

Vintage Siegel Paris Oak Shop Counter – Glass Display Showcase – 1950s The Pinnacle of Luxury Retail Fittings: This exceptional professional shop counter is a signature piece by the ...

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Cadburys Chocolate Counter Top Sweet Shop Glass Fronted Display Cabinet
Cadburys Chocolate Counter Top Sweet Shop Glass Fronted Display Cabinet

Cadburys Chocolate Counter Top Sweet Shop Glass Fronted Display Cabinet

Located in Reepham, GB

Cadburys Chocolate Glass Fronted Display Cabinet. Early 1900s, counter top, shop display unit with two glass shelves (not pictured) The cabinet is made from mahogany.

Category

Early 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

ANTIQUE 1920 ENGLISH VICTORIAN OAK HABERDASHERY SHOP COUNTER WITH ORIGiNAL GLASS
ANTIQUE 1920 ENGLISH VICTORIAN OAK HABERDASHERY SHOP COUNTER WITH ORIGiNAL GLASS

ANTIQUE 1920 ENGLISH VICTORIAN OAK HABERDASHERY SHOP COUNTER WITH ORIGiNAL GLASS

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London Antique 1920s English Victorian Oak Haberdashery Shop Counter with Original Glass A superb antique English oak haberdashery shop counter, dating to around the 1...

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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Danish Functionalist Oakwood Shop Counter, C. 1930s
Danish Functionalist Oakwood Shop Counter, C. 1930s

Danish Functionalist Oakwood Shop Counter, C. 1930s

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H 33.47 in W 78.75 in D 24.81 in

Danish Functionalist Oakwood Shop Counter, C. 1930s

Located in Kastrup, DK

A freestanding counter made in during the 1930s in Denmark. It features an oak frame with a glass top and glass partly covering front and sides.

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Oak

British Oak Haberdashery Cabinet / Shop Counter, 1930s
British Oak Haberdashery Cabinet / Shop Counter, 1930s

British Oak Haberdashery Cabinet / Shop Counter, 1930s

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H 35.83 in W 72.05 in D 24.02 in

British Oak Haberdashery Cabinet / Shop Counter, 1930s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

Vintage oak haberdashery shop counter dating from the 1930s. It features a solid wooden frame and oak drawer fronts with metal cup handles.

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Vintage 1930s British Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

19th Century French Wood Patinated Shop Counter with Glass Front
19th Century French Wood Patinated Shop Counter with Glass Front

19th Century French Wood Patinated Shop Counter with Glass Front

Located in High Point, NC

Step into the charm of the 19th century with this French Wood Patinated Shop Counter. Its glass-fronted design offers a delightful view of the showcased items, while sliding doors at...

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Antique 19th Century French Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Vintage German Haberdashery Cabinet / Shop Counter, 1950s
Vintage German Haberdashery Cabinet / Shop Counter, 1950s

Vintage German Haberdashery Cabinet / Shop Counter, 1950s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This small shop counter was made and manufactured during the 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century Bromann Bros. Butcher Shop Counter with Milk Glass Tiles
Early 20th Century Bromann Bros. Butcher Shop Counter with Milk Glass Tiles

Early 20th Century Bromann Bros. Butcher Shop Counter with Milk Glass Tiles

Located in Dekalb, IL

. - Chicago Antique butcher shop prep and presentation counter manufactured by Bromann Bros., a renowned butcher shop and manufacturer of mercantile pieces, refrigerated cabinets, a...

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Early 20th Century American Tables

Materials

Milk Glass, Oak

1900s French Wood Patinated Display Counter Shop
1900s French Wood Patinated Display Counter Shop

1900s French Wood Patinated Display Counter Shop

Located in High Point, NC

This 1900s French wooden display counter embodies the rustic charm and utility of early shop furnishings.

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Early 20th Century French Buffets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Art Deco Haberdashery Shop Counter, Golden Oak Shop Display Cabinet
Vintage Art Deco Haberdashery Shop Counter, Golden Oak Shop Display Cabinet

Vintage Art Deco Haberdashery Shop Counter, Golden Oak Shop Display Cabinet

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This is superb Art Deco shop counter it is a good size, it is made in golden oak and heavy plate glass, it has Odeon style legs.

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Oak

Mid-Century German Haberdashery Shop Display Counter
Mid-Century German Haberdashery Shop Display Counter

Mid-Century German Haberdashery Shop Display Counter

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H 35.24 in W 40.95 in D 24.02 in

Mid-Century German Haberdashery Shop Display Counter

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Original German mid-century shop display cabinet or counter display cabinet in an attractive small size. Perfect for displaying goods or using as an espresso bar. Standing on a rec...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Oak

Atomic 1950s Dutch Design Glass and Wood Display Cabinet Vitrine, Shop Counter
Atomic 1950s Dutch Design Glass and Wood Display Cabinet Vitrine, Shop Counter

Atomic 1950s Dutch Design Glass and Wood Display Cabinet Vitrine, Shop Counter

Located in Antwerp, BE

The shop counter served seventy years in a small shop specializing in men's shirts in Antwerp.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Metal

1950's Twenty Five Drawer Glass Haberdashery Shop Counter, Harris & Sheldon
1950's Twenty Five Drawer Glass Haberdashery Shop Counter, Harris & Sheldon

1950's Twenty Five Drawer Glass Haberdashery Shop Counter, Harris & Sheldon

By Harris & Sheldon

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Twenty five drawer glass haberdashery shop counter – Harris & Sheldon 1950’s Twenty five drawer glass haberdashery shop counter – Harris & Sheldon.

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Vintage 1950s British Shelves

Materials

Oak

ANTIQUE 1920 ENGLISH VICTORIAN OAK HABERDASHERY SHOP COUNTER WITH ORIGiNAL GLASS
ANTIQUE 1920 ENGLISH VICTORIAN OAK HABERDASHERY SHOP COUNTER WITH ORIGiNAL GLASS

ANTIQUE 1920 ENGLISH VICTORIAN OAK HABERDASHERY SHOP COUNTER WITH ORIGiNAL GLASS

Located in Pulborough, GB

Originally used in a traditional Victorian-style shop setting, this substantial counter retains its original glass panels, offering an authentic glimpse into early 20th-century retai...

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20th Century British Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Mahogany Shop Counter  Display Cabin
Antique Victorian Mahogany Shop Counter  Display Cabin

Antique Victorian Mahogany Shop Counter Display Cabin

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H 37.01 in W 122.05 in D 23.63 in

Antique Victorian Mahogany Shop Counter Display Cabin

Located in Ware, GB

This large and impressive glass cabinet is made from mahogany with glass sides and top. The original 19th Century unit has 2 sets of double cabinet doors and the central section is ...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Oak Glazed Shop Counter France, circa 1920
Antique Oak Glazed Shop Counter France, circa 1920

Antique Oak Glazed Shop Counter France, circa 1920

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H 37.8 in W 49.22 in D 27.56 in

Antique Oak Glazed Shop Counter France, circa 1920

Located in TOURCOING, FR

A superb antique French shop counter in solid oak, featuring a glazed display top and original brass fittings.

Category

Vintage 1920s Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Danish Art Deco Teakwood Shop Counter, circa 1930s
Danish Art Deco Teakwood Shop Counter, circa 1930s

Danish Art Deco Teakwood Shop Counter, circa 1930s

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H 38.59 in W 94.49 in D 23.63 in

Danish Art Deco Teakwood Shop Counter, circa 1930s

Located in Kastrup, DK

A grand scale Danish teak, glass, chrome and brass shop counter, circa 1930s, of rectangular form with a glass top, the top section with mirrored drop doors and slide out velvet disp...

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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Vitrines

2001 Unique Brass, Steel and Copper Modernist Italian Shop Counter
2001 Unique Brass, Steel and Copper Modernist Italian Shop Counter

2001 Unique Brass, Steel and Copper Modernist Italian Shop Counter

Located in Aci Castello, IT

An amazing steel, brass and copper shop counter from a clothing store in Milano. The table it has been especially designed and manufactured for this shop now closed, also available a...

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel

1920s Original French Brass Framed Mirrored Jewellers Shop Display Counter
1920s Original French Brass Framed Mirrored Jewellers Shop Display Counter

1920s Original French Brass Framed Mirrored Jewellers Shop Display Counter

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1920s Original French Brass Framed Mirrored Jewellers Shop Display Counter 1920s Original French Brass Framed Mirrored Jewellers Shop Display Counter.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Shelves

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century English Victorian Mahogany Shop Counter Display Cabinet
Early 20th Century English Victorian Mahogany Shop Counter Display Cabinet

Early 20th Century English Victorian Mahogany Shop Counter Display Cabinet

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality Late Victorian mahogany shop cabinet, having a glass top, side, and back, the cabinet is complete with its original till and operating instructions. The ca...

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Large Italian Vintage Shop Counter in Pink and Blue, ca 1960s
Large Italian Vintage Shop Counter in Pink and Blue, ca 1960s

Large Italian Vintage Shop Counter in Pink and Blue, ca 1960s

Located in Hellouw, NL

Impressive Italian vintage shop counter set consisting of two pieces from ca the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Twenty Drawer Glass Haberdashery Shop Counter
1950s Twenty Drawer Glass Haberdashery Shop Counter

1950s Twenty Drawer Glass Haberdashery Shop Counter

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H 36.23 in W 70.08 in D 24.41 in

1950s Twenty Drawer Glass Haberdashery Shop Counter

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950s Twenty drawer glass haberdashery shop counter 1950s Twenty drawer glass haberdashery shop counter – Excellent example of a Classic English glass haberdashery shop counter made...

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Vintage 1950s English Shelves

Materials

Beech

20th Century French Neoclassical Glass & Brass Shop Counter
20th Century French Neoclassical Glass & Brass Shop Counter

20th Century French Neoclassical Glass & Brass Shop Counter

Located in High Point, NC

This 20th Century French Neoclassical glass and brass shop counter embodies timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship.

Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Antique display cabinet/ shop counter
Antique display cabinet/ shop counter

Antique display cabinet/ shop counter

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H 91 in W 180 in D 57 in

Antique display cabinet/ shop counter

Located in Brussels, BE

This classic antique display cabinet/shop counter, is a piece crafted from oak and brass. It features two sliding doors on the backside, providing functionality. The shelves withi...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

20th Century French Wooden Shop Counter
20th Century French Wooden Shop Counter

20th Century French Wooden Shop Counter

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H 9.9 in W 26.1 in D 11.3 in

20th Century French Wooden Shop Counter

Located in High Point, NC

This 20th Century French Wooden Shop Counter is a splendid find for those who cherish unique vintage pieces with a functional twist.

Category

20th Century French Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique display cabinet/ shop counter, Scotland.
Antique display cabinet/ shop counter, Scotland.

Antique display cabinet/ shop counter, Scotland.

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H 35.83 in W 59.85 in D 23.63 in

Antique display cabinet/ shop counter, Scotland.

Located in Brussels, BE

This classic antique display cabinet/shop counter by Archibald Hamilton dates back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries when he was primarily active. Crafted from wood and bras...

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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Neoclassical Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

1950's French Shop Counter Display Cabinet
1950's French Shop Counter Display Cabinet

1950's French Shop Counter Display Cabinet

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H 39.37 in W 29.921 in D 31.89 in L 39.37 in

1950's French Shop Counter Display Cabinet

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950's French Shop Counter Display Cabinet. Good honest solid oak French display cabinet that would have sat on counter. A good practical size with two sliding doors and two fixed sh...

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Vintage 1950s French Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak

Antique Painted Blue Shop Counter With Glass Front For Merchandise Display
Antique Painted Blue Shop Counter With Glass Front For Merchandise Display

Antique Painted Blue Shop Counter With Glass Front For Merchandise Display

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique mostrador - store counter, with layers of paint. Glass in front and four operable sliding doors in the back.

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Early 20th Century Guatemalan Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Italian Vintage Shop Counter and Vitrine, 1960s
Italian Vintage Shop Counter and Vitrine, 1960s

Italian Vintage Shop Counter and Vitrine, 1960s

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H 39.57 in W 81.5 in D 33.27 in

Italian Vintage Shop Counter and Vitrine, 1960s

Located in Hellouw, NL

Impressive Italian vintage shop counter from ca the 1960s. This work bench in 'candy colours' features a counter in pink and blue with metal and brass feet.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century French Wooden Shop Counter
Early 20th Century French Wooden Shop Counter

Early 20th Century French Wooden Shop Counter

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H 40.2 in W 46.6 in D 25.7 in

Early 20th Century French Wooden Shop Counter

Located in High Point, NC

This vintage wooden shop counter has a straightforward yet refined character, accentuated by the gentle patina of the warm wood.

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Wood

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An impressive antique country store display cabinet crafted from oak and glass, dating to approximately 1920. This substantial piece measures 12 feet in length, making it a prominent...

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15-Foot Mahogany & Glass Country Store Display Cabinet C1920
15-Foot Mahogany & Glass Country Store Display Cabinet C1920

15-Foot Mahogany & Glass Country Store Display Cabinet C1920

$2,760Sale Price|20% Off

H 41.25 in W 171.25 in D 28 in

15-Foot Mahogany & Glass Country Store Display Cabinet C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An impressive antique country store display cabinet, crafted from mahogany and glass, dating to approximately 1920. This substantial fixture measures 15 feet in length, making it a p...

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Early 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

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Spanish Carved Wood Console Table with Two Drawers Signed by Valenti, 1920s

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Located in BÉTERA, ES

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English antique wood and original glass display cabinet, with shelves, 1800s
English antique wood and original glass display cabinet, with shelves, 1800s

English antique wood and original glass display cabinet, with shelves, 1800s

Located in MIlano, IT

Antique wooden display case, with internal shelves and original glass from the time. Of English origin and dating back to the first half of the 1800s. Good condition, various signs o...

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Art Deco Modernist Oak Credenza or Sideboard, 1920s
Art Deco Modernist Oak Credenza or Sideboard, 1920s

Art Deco Modernist Oak Credenza or Sideboard, 1920s

$2,046Sale Price|20% Off

H 35.24 in W 51.19 in D 13.98 in

Art Deco Modernist Oak Credenza or Sideboard, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist credenza or sideboard. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with original solid macassar ebony handles on door with glass and dra...

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Italian Art Deco display cabinet in wood and glass, 1930s
Italian Art Deco display cabinet in wood and glass, 1930s

Italian Art Deco display cabinet in wood and glass, 1930s

$2,955

H 60.04 in W 46.86 in D 16.93 in

Italian Art Deco display cabinet in wood and glass, 1930s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Art Deco display cabinet in wood and glass, 1930s Display cabinet with wooden structure. The front features a double hinged door with round metal handles and a key. The compa...

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Fine Antique Early 20th Century English Edwardian Mahogany Vitrine Cabinet
Fine Antique Early 20th Century English Edwardian Mahogany Vitrine Cabinet

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Located in Nottingham, GB

A beautifully proportioned early 20th-century English Edwardian display cabinet, finely constructed in mahogany and combining elegant period styling with practical glazed display spa...

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19th Century Louis XV Style Desk with Brass Details, French Antique
19th Century Louis XV Style Desk with Brass Details, French Antique

19th Century Louis XV Style Desk with Brass Details, French Antique

Located in High Point, NC

A refined Louis XV style desk featuring graceful curves, brass detailing, and functional casters for mobility. The design balances elegance with practicality, reflecting the refined ...

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Antique Early 19c Spanish Colonial Walnut 2 Drawer Writing Table Desk
Antique Early 19c Spanish Colonial Walnut 2 Drawer Writing Table Desk

Antique Early 19c Spanish Colonial Walnut 2 Drawer Writing Table Desk

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Early 19c Spanish Colonial Walnut 2 Drawer Writing Table Desk.

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English Victorian 19th Century Apothecary Shop Counter / Vitrine
English Victorian 19th Century Apothecary Shop Counter / Vitrine

English Victorian 19th Century Apothecary Shop Counter / Vitrine

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This stunning Victorian apothecary shop counter was made in the 19th century in the United Kingdom. It features vitrines with shelves in the front and one on top and drawers in diffe...

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Hardwood

1900's Large Victorian Shop Display Cabinet with Bow Glass Sides
1900's Large Victorian Shop Display Cabinet with Bow Glass Sides

1900's Large Victorian Shop Display Cabinet with Bow Glass Sides

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This late 19th to early 20th Century bow fronted shop display cabinet with double doors, and four adjustable internal shelves over a plinth base, is really spectacular. Its glass she...

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Cabinets

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Wood

Victorian Mahogany Shop Display Cabinet / Counter or Vitrine, Late 19th Century
Victorian Mahogany Shop Display Cabinet / Counter or Vitrine, Late 19th Century

Victorian Mahogany Shop Display Cabinet / Counter or Vitrine, Late 19th Century

$1,985Sale Price|29% Off

H 42.52 in W 34.65 in D 24.81 in

Victorian Mahogany Shop Display Cabinet / Counter or Vitrine, Late 19th Century

Located in Nijmegen, NL

A museum quality Victorian mahogany display cabinet. This outstanding cabinet has two mirrored doors fitted. It features one shelve that can be adjusted in height. It is mounted on a...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Vitrines

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Mahogany

vintage display cabinet  sideboard  1950s  Swedish
vintage display cabinet  sideboard  1950s  Swedish

vintage display cabinet sideboard 1950s Swedish

$1,844

H 51.19 in W 51.19 in D 11.03 in

vintage display cabinet sideboard 1950s Swedish

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage display cabinet sideboard 1950s Swedish period 1950s design unknown Sweden condition good light signs of wear/patina size 130 x 130 x 28 (hxwxd) details wood; gla...

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Victorian Period Specimen Cabinet

Victorian Period Specimen Cabinet

$4,475

H 31.75 in W 40.5 in D 22.75 in

Victorian Period Specimen Cabinet

Located in Hudson, NY

This fine piece of furniture was crafted for the housing of specimens either scientific or esoteric. The many small drawers can house medals, silverware, stamps or any common collect...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

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Leather, Mahogany, Pine

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Glass Shop Counters For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of glass shop counters available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique glass shop counters was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, wood and metal. Glass shop counters have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Glass shop counters are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Industrial and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made glass shop counters over the years, but those made by Asprey International Limited and General Electric are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Glass Shop Counters?

Prices for glass shop counters can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, glass shop counters begin at $602 and can go as high as $10,403, while the average can fetch as much as $2,852.

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.

Questions About Glass Shop Counters

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A shop counter is used for servicing customers usually consisting of a table that separates the seller and the buyer. A good counter can be a fantastic business asset since all transactions take place over this space. You will find a range of counters in different materials and styles on 1stDibs.

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