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18th C. Italian Renaissance Walnut "Studiolo" Cabinet with 38 Drawers Secrets
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Italy circa 1760, this rare walnut “studiolo” cabinet — also known as a Cabinet of
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Mid-18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Walnut

An antique 18th century Walnut European Santos - Saint figure on a plinth
Located in Leesburg, VA
. The present sculpture, perfectly suited for a curiosity cabinet or English-European country styled
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Early 18th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Walnut

17th century ebonized Antwerp cabinet with painted panels, circle 1630
Located in PARIS, FR
subjects for cabinets of curiosities whose function was to reflect and explain the world and its origins
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17th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Wood

A pair of ostrich eggs with their turned solid oak bases, France XIXth century
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
and originating from a cabinet of curiosities, Ostrich eggs are particularly impressive due to their
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Late 19th Century French Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Ostrich Eggshell, Oak

Antique Italian Renaissance Era Brass Mounted Walnut Table Cabinet Wall Cupboard
Located in Forney, TX
drawers, used as a collectors cabinet or cabinet of curiosities, writing box, jewelery casket, odds and
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17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Brass, Iron

Antique Hobbs Co. London Regency Style Exotic Zebra Wood Collector s Cabinet
By Hobbs Co.
Located in Forney, TX
An extraordinarily rare collector's cabinet by Hobbs & Co., in most distinctive zebrawood, with
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19th Century English Regency Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Brass

Important Bronze Seal – Sigillum Comitatus Namurcensis Belgium, 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
history, museum-style display, historical interiors, or a cabinet of curiosities.
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19th Century Belgian Gothic Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Bronze

Italian antique mechanical tellurium in brass and cast iron, mid 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
scientific instrument will be perfect for your wunderkammer or cabinet of curiosity.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Brass

Italian secret voting instrument in white and red wood, second part of the 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
time. In patina Measurements in cm 20x27x31h This is a perfect collectible to add to your cabinet of
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Wood

Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand
Located in Forney, TX
footed sugar chest silverware cutlery case tabletop collectors cupboard curiosity cabinet of curiosities
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Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Bone, Tortoise Shell, Rosewood, Horn, Wood, Ebony

Educational Mechanical Model in Bronze and Wood – 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
a historical piece that is both decorative and educational, perfect for a cabinet of curiosities, a
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19th Century Other Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Bronze

19th Century Erotic Meerschaum Pipe Cheroot Holders of a Woman in Bed
Located in London, GB
Antique Meerschaum Pipe, Erotic Meerschaum Pipe, Erotic Antique, Cabinet of Curiosities, Antique
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Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Leather, Clay, Fabric

Antique Telescope, English, 6-Draw, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
cabinet of curiosities. Delivered ready to enjoy or display. Dimensions: Max Width: 15cm (6'') Max Depth
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1860s British Victorian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Brass

19th Century German Anatomical Didactic Abdominal Pelvis Model attr. to Sommer
By Marcus Sommer
Located in London, GB
Cabinet of Curiosities, Gothic Antique, Anatomical Sculpture. Antique 19th Century German Torso
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Late 19th Century German Industrial Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Plaster, Paint, Paper

Early Antique Engraved Silver Crucifix, Reliquary Cross Box Pendant 17th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
wall or in a cabinet of curiosities. For its age, it is in very good vintage condition, there is
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17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Silver

19th Century Anatomical Model of Dissected Wax Head Mounted on Framed Board
Located in London, GB
Antique, Vintage Anatomical Model, Antique Cabinet of Curiosities, Gothic Antique, Anatomical Sculpture
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Late 19th Century German Gothic Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Wood

18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft Tin-glazed Earthenware Vase Garniture Set
Located in Forney, TX
separately or as a garniture set on a shelf, curiosity cabinet, console table, or small fireplace mantle.
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Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Earthenware

American Victorian Walnut Cased Standing Magnifying Glass
Located in Hudson, NY
. Optical objects such as this were used to examine art, curious objects in gentlemen's cabinets of
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Glass, Walnut

A ‘Dervish’s’ Sword Stick
Located in London, GB
long Provenance: Ex Oliver Hoare, Cabinet of Curiosities Exhibition, June 2012 Ex Private UK
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19th Century Turkish Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Gold, Steel, Iron

Turquoise Glass Necklace with Antique Japanese Tibetan Netsuke
Located in Milford, DE
Organic Beads A truly one-of-a-kind wearable curiosity cabinet, this extraordinary necklace weaves bright
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Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Multi-gemstone, Mixed Metal

19th Century Carved Walnut Effeminacy Male Figure
Located in London, GB
any serious curiosity cabinet collection, or even as a stand-alone piece of sculpture art, one thing
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19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Walnut

18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket
By Ferdinando Pogliani
Located in Forney, TX
rubbed polished patina, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! keywords: curiosity cabinet
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Early 18th Century Baroque Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu, Pewter

Antique English Mahogany Apothecary Chest On Stand w/ Glass Bottle Jars
Located in Forney, TX
exhibition curiosity cupboard cabinet of curiosities wine cellar bottle rack holder cellerate cooler
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut 8-Door Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
for displaying books, ceramics, or curiosities. Below, the lower cabinet features four solid paneled
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Glass, Wood, Walnut

Rare Mahogany Adams Paint Decorated Edwards and Roberts Monumental Breakfront
By Edwards and Roberts
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
, opening to deep adjustable shelves ideal for displaying books, porcelain, or fine curiosities. Below, the
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1890s English Adam Style Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Mahogany

Jacques Grüber Vitrine
By Jacques Gruber
Located in New York, NY
This carved Wisteria vitrine cabinet by Jacques Grüber is a breathtaking exemplar of French Art
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Silk, Glass, Walnut

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Hen Harrier, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from a cabinet of curiosities. Stuffed bird of pray (Circus Cyaneus Linnaeus, 1766
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Wood

18th century diptych portraits man and woman American formal dress flower
By William Jennys
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, an early for-profit museum and theater opened in 1841 that resembled European curiosity cabinets: the
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1790s Academic Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Oil, Canvas

Natural specimen: a trophy of a bufalo skull, Africa 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
A cabinet of curiosities trophy, a natural specimen of a horned skull of an African buffalo, Cape
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Late 19th Century Sub-Saharan African Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Walnut

Vintage Botanical Mushroom Illustration, by E. Hochdanz, Stuttgart, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
value, perfect for gallery walls, studio spaces or cabinet-of-curiosities settings. Size: 21 x 29 cm
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Mid-19th Century German Bauhaus Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Paper

20th century French Metal and Paper Calendar Table Lamp, 1920s
Located in LEGNY, FR
cabinet of curiosities style.
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1920s French Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Metal

Vintage Botanical Mushroom Illustration, by E. Hochdanz, Stuttgart, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
interiors inspired by scientific curiosity, Victorian collections or cabinet-of-curiosities aesthetics. A
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Mid-19th Century German Bauhaus Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Paper

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Bust of a Youth on Marble Pedestal
Located in Madrid, ES
, or cabinets of curiosity, these busts embodied the intellectual and aesthetic ideals of the time.
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Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Alabaster, Marble, Bronze

Antique Nightstands in red lacquer and hand painted ornaments, China 1800s
Located in Beograd, RS
color and curiosity to your bedroom. These cabinets are traditionally made in rosewood. Made in China in
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Rosewood

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Singing Bird Automaton on Carved Giltwood Base
Located in Dallas, TX
mantelpiece centerpiece, cabinet curiosity, or distinguished conversation piece. Dimensions: 11.75" diameter x
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Late 19th Century French Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Brass, Bronze

Large Ammonite Fossil in Limestone
Located in Marbella, ES
value, ideal for contemporary interiors, cabinets of curiosities, or natural history collections
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Stone

Small Chinese Canton Blue and White Porcelain Dish
Located in Tampa, FL
craftsmanship. Its modest size makes it ideal for display in a cabinet of curiosities or as part of a larger
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1820s Chinese Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Porcelain

Antique Plaster Pantheon Friezes After John Henning the Elder In A Bespoke Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
is a true cabinet of curiosities. The oak box is carved in a Tudor style, with symmetrical floral
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Plaster, Wood, Oak

Pair of Antique Zoological Engravings – Exotic Mammals, c.1830
Located in Langweer, NL
vertically aligned; subtle spacing enhances the cabinet-of-curiosities effect. Technique: Copper engraving
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1830s German Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Paper

WMF “Max and Moritz” Silver-Plated Cork Holder, circa 1900
Located in Hamburg, DE
cabinet of curiosities.
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Early 1900s Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Silver Plate

Print of Virgin Islands Natives – Early American Ethnographic Engraving, c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
scholars, collectors, and cabinets of curiosities, and today they are valued both for their historical
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Paper

Neo-Classical Hardstone Cameo Gold Ring, c. 1800
Located in Northampton, MA
sculpture—intellectual, restrained, and timeless—equally at home in a serious jewelry collection, a cabinet
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Early 19th Century Retro Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Other, 14k Gold, Gold

Colossus of Rhodes, Optic View from the Seven Wonders Series, Probst, 18th cent
By Georg Balthasar Probst
Located in Firenze, IT
during evening gatherings, kept in cabinets of curiosities, or even rented, functioning as small domestic
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Mid-18th Century Old Masters Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Paper, Handmade Paper, Engraving

18th Century Scagliola Panel on Slate Signed Sayter and Dated 1749
Located in Vicoforte, IT
object, it can be easily placed in any setting, perfect for enriching a cabinet of curiosities. Non
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1740s Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Slate

Antique George III Cowrie Shell and Sterling Silver Vinaigrette (1809)
By Joseph Willmore
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
shell vinaigrette with silver can be displayed as a decorative object, placed within a cabinet of
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Sterling Silver

Antique Roman Marble Head of a Goddess, Possibly Venus, 1st-3rd Century AD
Located in Doha, QA
scaled for display in a cabinet of curiosities, on a side table, or as the center piece of a curated
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Marble

French Empire Cast Iron Sphinx Paperweight, Early 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
cabinet of curiosities. A rare and evocative Empire-period piece that captures the timeless allure of
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Iron

GERMAN 1800 Fabulous Perfume Bottle In Red Glass Mount In Gilt .850 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
display wonderful in a cabinet of curiosities and rare Object De Vertu. Country: Northern Europe, Germany
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Early 1800s German Gothic Revival Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Silver, Sterling Silver

FRENCH 1820 Fabulous Perfume Bottle Carved Rock Quartz Mount In .850 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
this was a very luxury item, a masterpiece that will display wonderful in a cabinet of curiosities and
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1820s French Baroque Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Leaf

Late 19th Century Sculpture of a Lying Bear - Black Forest Bronze
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
cabinet bronzes, this piece would make a lovely accent on a desk, bookshelf or in a cabinet of curiosities
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Marble, Bronze

Fine Ceremonial Mace
Located in London, GB
Provenance: Ex Oliver Hoare, Cabinet of Curiosities Exhibition, June 2012 Ex Private UK collection
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19th Century Turkish Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Gold, Steel

A big diorama with crystals, butterflies and flowers, Italy 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
A large cabinet of curiosities diorama with natural crystal specimens and multicolored butterflies
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Crystal

Italian and metal mayonnaise maker by Lavero, 1911
Located in MIlano, IT
cabinet of curiosity. The bowl alone can be used as a food bowl, a small pocket emptier or an ashtray.
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1910s Italian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Metal

19th Century Gold Wood French Signed F. Barbedienne Paris Shield Sculpture
Located in Vicoforte, IT
and presentations. A rare and remarkable piece, a masterpiece perfect for enriching a cabinet of
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1860s Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Wood

Neoclassical Lamp, Ostrich Egg Athenian Bronze Animal-Motif Mount, France
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
decorative object, straddling the line between a cabinet of curiosities and a sculptural accent piece—perfect
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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Neoclassical Lamp, Ostrich Egg Athenian Bronze Animal-Motif Mount, France
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
decorative object, straddling the line between a cabinet of curiosities and a sculptural accent piece—perfect
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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Artist s Studio Thomas Paint 17/18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Flemisch
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
is influenced by the tradition of the wunderkammer (literally “chamber of wonders” or “cabinet of
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Oil

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Antique Curiosity Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique curiosity cabinet for your home. An antique curiosity cabinet — often made from wood, shell and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique curiosity cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique curiosity cabinet, designed in the Victorian, Industrial or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique curiosity cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Burroughes Watts, George Wright of London and American Cabinet Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Curiosity Cabinet?

Prices for an antique curiosity cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $156 and can go as high as $398,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,323.
Questions About Antique Curiosity Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, curio cabinet is short for curiosity cabinet. This name comes from the fact that the cabinets allow you to view whatever you store inside through glass doors, sparking curiosity. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of curio cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How much an antique record player cabinet is worth depends on a variety of factors. The age, materials, maker and condition all impact value. If the record player remains inside the cabinet, and whether or not it is operational will also affect the price you can expect to receive for it. Having the cabinet evaluated by a certified appraiser is a simple way to find out how much your piece is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of record players.