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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
Category
18th Century Old Masters Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Oil
$15,439 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Painted Memento Mori Skull, Dated 1769 Birth Year of Napoleon I
Located in Doha, QA
century.
Memento Mori skulls were treasured in chapels, monastic cells, and cabinets of curiosity, serving
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18th Century French Baroque Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Wood, Paint
The Traveler’s Monument – Marble and Onyx Grand Tour Obelisk, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
study in geology and Victorian craftsmanship, perfect for a desk, mantel, or cabinet of curiosities.
Category
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Late 19th Century Oil Lamp – Porcelain – Dog Head with Glass Eyes
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
make a playful yet elegant addition to a cabinet of curiosities or any decorative interior.
Condition
Category
1890s German Belle Époque Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Antique Oriental Jewelry
Adornment Study from Maximilian in Bavaria, 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
the entire display. The overall effect recalls a museum vitrine or cabinet of curiosities, making the
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Paper
Charming Elephant Pair, Antique Hand-Coloured Prints by Buffon, 1769
Located in Langweer, NL
were among the most admired in the entire work, frequently chosen for display in cabinets of natural
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Paper
Seascape Oil Painting by H. Elmar, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
this marine artwork.
This piece would be a striking addition to a classic interior, a cabinet of
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Napoleon III Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Canvas
Pair of 19th Century French Carved Marble Eagle Sculptures with Glass Eyes
Located in Dallas, TX
ideal as desk accents, paperweights, or decorative objects in a cabinet of curiosities. A beautiful
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Marble
An Engraved Turned Wooden Cup. English, dated 1636.
Located in London, GB
, Sotheby’s, 30 November–1 December 1983, Lot 512; and several later parallels: Seward Kennedy’s Cabinet of
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17th Century Antique Curiosity Cabinet
A Pair of 18th Century Giltwood Fragments Mounted With Shells And Coral
Located in Bradenton, FL
sometimes used as an elaborate decoration in a "Cabinet Of Curiosities".
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18th Century Organic Modern Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Coral
Elephant with obelisk, English 19th century, signed
Located in Madrid, ES
.
This piece is in perfect condition. Ideal as a collector's item or as a centerpiece in a cabinet of
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Antique Print of the Deep-Sea Spiny Eel (Notacanthus nasus) – Paris, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
. This plate, focused on a deep-sea species, exemplifies the curiosity and rigor of that era’s zoological
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Paper
Large Antique Chinese Rose Medallion Bowl, Hand-Painted, Qing Dynasty Style
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
dining table, console, or entryway.
Display on a custom stand in a cabinet of curiosities or chinoiserie
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint
1930s Rare Christofle Gallia Silver Plated Sauce Boat with Eagle Handle
By Christofle
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
table or in a cabinet of curiosities, it is sure to attract attention for its rarity, craftsmanship, and
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Silver Plate
Still Life with Hare, Partridge, Cabbage, and Wine” by Fortuné Vernier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
cabinet of curiosities.
Unframed.
Dimensions:
Canvas: 25.5" W x 31.5" H
Category
19th Century French Sporting Art Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Adorable Antique Silver Duo – Collectible Pepper Pots, Germany c.1910
Located in London, London
in a cabinet of curiosities, these silver shakers evoke a sense of Old World nostalgia with timeless
Category
1910s German Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Silver
Antique Print of Sumatran Spiders – Mygalomorphs
Jumping Spiders, c.1887
Located in Langweer, NL
fine lines and soft natural tones. Ideal for study walls, libraries, or cabinets of curiosities.
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Sumatran Spiders – Orb Weavers
Jumping Spiders, c.1887
Located in Langweer, NL
fine lines and soft natural tones. Ideal for study walls, libraries, or cabinets of curiosities.
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Paper
Six Carved Rock Crystal
Sterling Swan Motif Salts/ Condiments with Spoons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
only ready for use but also ideal for display in a cabinet of curiosities or alongside fine silver and
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Ribbonfish Print – Hand-Colored Lithograph of Trachypterus Bogmarus 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
settings, natural history interiors, or cabinets of curiosity. Use museum-grade glass to protect the subtle
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Arctic Chimaera Fish – Rare French Scientific Illustration 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
marine-themed interior or a cabinet of curiosities display. Use UV-protective glass to preserve the fine
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Paper
Antique Albertus Seba Pair 18th Century Hand-Colored Engravings Butterfly
By Albertus Seba 1
Located in Washington, DC
Rare pair of original hand-colored prints from Sir Albertus Seba's cabinet of natural curiosities
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Paper
Very Large Exquisite Pyritized Ammonite Pair (Speetoniceras sp.)
Located in New York, NY
exceptional piece is perfect for any serious fossil collector's cabinet of curiosities, adding a touch of
Category
15th Century and Earlier Russian Prehistoric Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Stone, Pyrite
Vienna Woven Bronze Basket Box with Cold-Painted Rabbit, Attributed to Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Perfect for display on a desk, vanity, or within a cabinet of curiosities, this piece offers both
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Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Bronze
Carved Coconut With Sterling Silver Mounts Attributed to Horace Woodward
Co
By Horace Woodward
Co. Ltd.
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
rare survivor of the 19th Century, and would be a great addition to a cabinet of curiosities.
Marked
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Italian Majolica Albarello Apothecary Pharmacy Jar Table Lamp, 19th Century
By Cantagalli, Deruta
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
medicinal history, as well as wunderkammer or cabinet of curiosity enthusiasts.
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Please note: The lamp is
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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Brass
$1,035 Sale Price
20% Off
German Black Forest Antler Tray with Decanter and Glasses
Located in San Mateo, CA
glasses. One glass is missing. Great display piece for a cabinet of curiosities, cabin or lodge.
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Antler, Glass
Three 19th Century Continental Naturalist Fruit, Insect, Vegetable Plates
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
translation into fine domestic objects. They would make a stunning wall display or enhance any cabinet of
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19th Century European Baroque Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Porcelain
Rare 18th Century English Still Life of Grapes, Peaches and Strawberries
Located in Harkstead, GB
cultural fascination with collecting, classifying, and displaying nature, seen in things like cabinets of
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Enamel casket with mythological scenes signed Klein in Paris
Located in Paris, FR
strongly influenced by the Renaissance and the taste of cabinets of curiosities in vogue in the XVIth and
Category
1860s Austrian Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Enamel
Coco de Mer On Custom Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
and only found in th Seychelles islands. Circa early 20th century. From the cabinet of curiosities
Category
Early 20th Century Seychellois Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Coconut
Pair of Italian 19th Century Napoleon III Lacquered Tin Lidded Vases with Scenes
Located in Atlanta, GA
, or within a cabinet of curiosities. They blend particularly well in interiors that appreciate a touch
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Tin
Skull Lapis Lazuli Sculpture Minature
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
collector's cabinet of curiosities and wonder. Measures: 2" long, 1.75" high
Cabinets of curiosities
Category
1890s German Baroque Revival Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
18th Century Albertus Seba Shell Engravings, Pair
By Albertus Seba 1
Located in Pasadena, CA
Tab. LXIX and Tab. LXXIV. The Engravings were taken from the original edition of "Cabinet of
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Paper
A decorative pair of rare table globes in a fine condition.
By Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
collection of universal pretensions, such as a cabinet of curiosities or a magnificent baroque princely
Category
Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Other
$48,992 Sale Price
25% Off
Collection of Natural History Specimens in Antique Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
fossils and minerals this is truly a cabinet of curiosities; including three corals, two ammonites, desert
Category
15th Century and Earlier British Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Natural Fiber
19th Century Italian Voting Box Tuscan Confraternity Carved Barrel Ballot Box
Located in Milano, MI
gem, a unique work to display in your cabinet of curiosities or in your board of directors room.
Know
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Poplar
Black Stork, "Ciconia Nigra": An 18th Century Hand-colored Frisch Engraving
By Johann Leonhard Frisch 1
Located in Alamo, CA
him to form a Cabinet of Curiosities for which he created the illustrations. Frisch is credited by
Category
1730s Naturalistic Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Engraving
Large Cast and Chiseled Bronze Plaque - Saint Sebastian, Rome 17th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
studiolo and the cabinet of curiosities, alongside other small forms such as classical coins and engraved
Category
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Bronze
White Stork "Storch Ciconia": An 18th Century Hand-colored Frisch Engraving
By Johann Leonhard Frisch 1
Located in Alamo, CA
history inspired him to form a Cabinet of Curiosities for which he created the illustrations. Frisch is
Category
1730s Naturalistic Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Engraving
Coot Bird, "Wasserhuhn": An 18th Century Hand-colored Frisch Engraving
By Johann Leonhard Frisch 1
Located in Alamo, CA
a Cabinet of Curiosities for which he created the illustrations. Frisch is credited by some with the
Category
1730s Naturalistic Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Engraving
17th Century Italian Ballot Voting Urn Carved Blue and Red Painted Wood
Located in Milano, MI
times, it is truly a gem, a unique work to display in your cabinet of curiosities or in your board of
Category
Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Pine
Attributed à H. Francken II, 17th c. Anwerp - The prodigal son among courtesans
Located in PARIS, FR
practiced many genres. Hieronymus painted art galleries and cabinets of curiosities, genre scenes of balls
Category
Early 17th Century Old Masters Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Oak, Oil
Dog scratching its ear
Located in PARIS, FR
Renaissance. Intended as an ornament for some Kunstkammer, or cabinet of curiosities, this sculpture was a
Category
17th Century Naturalistic Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Marble, Silver
$6,354
19th Century, Irish Marine Botany Specimens Made for the Niagara Falls Museum
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
beginnings. In 1827, the first museum contained Thomas Barnett's own cabinet of taxidermic curiosities
Category
19th Century Antique Curiosity Cabinet
$3,250 Sale Price / set
27% Off
Two Japanese Bronze Shells
Located in New York, NY
, aristocrats, and learned men, who incorporated them in their cabinets of curiosities. Only in Japan, however
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Bronze
$9,000 / set
‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No.6. Art Print Photo by Sinke
Van Tongeren
By Sinke
Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
complement each scene.
Title of this work; ’RÉUNION D’OISEAUX ÉTRANGERS’
Cabinets of curiosity were of
Category
Early 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Paper
Antique Italian Specimen / Curiosity Cabinet
Located in Sarasota, FL
This antique Italian Specimen / Curiosity cabinet is two pieces The top cabinet having red tortoise
Category
Early 1800s Italian Baroque Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Rosewood
$22,938 / set
Indo-Portuguese Curiosity Cabinet Box on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
mechanism found on many antique cabinets of the early 19th century.
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Late 17th Century Indian Baroque Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Unusual Walnut Plantation Writing Desk, Curiosity Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
desktop and two pull-out writing trays. Brass knobs, pulls and "fencing" on each of the two cabinet towers
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Trepanning Tool, Curiosity Medical Cabinet Item
Located in North Beninngton, VT
18th century trepanning tool. Great curiosity cabinet item. This tool was originally thought to
Category
1750s Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Messenger Cabinet 18th Century
Located in Rapperswil-Jona, CH
Messenger cabinet 18th century, France, amaranth and kingwood. Inlaid butterfly wings and topped
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Brass
Anglo-Indian Teak Cabinet, circa 1900s
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautifully made Anglo-Indian cabinet, probably for spices. Nicely proportioned and handsome in
Category
Early 1900s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Teak
Regency Music Cabinet
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A beautifully crafted and presented music cabinet with sliding shelves and locking door. The
Category
1820s English Early Victorian Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Mahogany
$1,096
Music Cabinet Victrola
Located in Clinton, AR
Inlaid mahogany. Bronze detail. Rare quality. Origin Paris, France.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Export Miniature Cabinet
Located in Sheffield, MA
Chinese export miniature red lacquered table top cabinet with gilded decoration of figure having
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Wood
Billiard Snooker POOL Scoring Cabinet Oak Victorian, 1880
By George Wright of London
Located in Chilcompton, Radstock
A solid oak free standing scoring cabinet by George Wright of London, circa 1890.
A country
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Curiosity Cabinet
Materials
Oak
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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, 2023Yes, 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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021How 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.
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