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Antique Church Wall Cabinet w. Biblical Pokerwork Scene of Mary Bible Text
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind cabinet with rare pokerwork decoration. This multi-fuctional, practical size and all
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Early 20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Poplar

Antique Medieval Gothic Style, Large Oak Hanging Wall Cabinet w. Church Windows
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and amazing wall cabinet with Gothic church window paneled doors and more. This handcrafted
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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Bronze, Wrought Iron, Brass

Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Oratory Cabinet from Lyon
Located in Dallas, TX
1760, the fruitwood cabinet stands on short square front legs. The Provincial confiturier, features a
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Walnut

Top Quality Early 1900s Miniature Arts and Crafts Drawers Cabinet, Chestnut Leaf
Located in Lisse, NL
drawers is another one of our recent great finds. The details in this miniature cabinet show the
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Wood

19th Century Gothic Revival Lectern Cabinet with Church Window like Doors
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and hand carved, two-door lectern stand. In our view there are at least five very good reasons why you should want to own this unique and stunning Gothic lectern. First ...
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19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Brass

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Double Door Tobacco Cabinet Humidor, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian table top tobacco humidor offers oak construction with foliate carved crest having broken arch pediment surmounting double glass doors opening to reveal interior...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Brass

Cigar Humidor, Estate Pipe Wall Cabinet, Black Forest Brienz Wood Carved Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning Black Forest Brienz wood carved wall cabinet. Made in Germany in the 1880s or older. Some
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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Metal

19th Century English Oak Cigar Humidor Box Cabinet with Cedar Interior Drawers
Located in Haarlem, NL
cabinet with metal decoration. On the metal shield on the left door it reads a W, on the right I can make
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Metal

18th Century Italian Carved Painted Reliquary Cabinet with Glass Door and Sides
Located in Dallas, TX
cabinet features ten columns separated by five glass doors arranged around the religious vitrine. The
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Glass, Wood

Late 19th Century Miniature Jugendstil Cabinet with Hand-Painted Flowers on Zinc
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and handcrafted small cabinet from circa 1890. This unique miniature cabinet is in
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Late 19th Century European Jugendstil Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Zinc

Antique Handmade Gothic Revival Glass and Oak Display Cabinet For a Saint Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted Gothic chapel shape, church statuette cabinet. If you own an antique saint statue then
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Glass, Oak

Antique Gothic Revival Glass and Oak Chapel / Display Cabinet for a Saint Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted Gothic chapel / church statuette cabinet. If you own an antique church sculpture or a
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Glass, Oak

Early 1900s Gothic Revival, Hand Carved Two Piece Oak Cabinet w. Monk Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind and beautifully hand carved Gothic cabinet. This good size and fully handcrafted
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Brass, Bronze

Tramp Art Two-Piece Gothic Style Cabinet or Box in Cathedral Skyscraper Design
Located in Lisse, NL
Remarkable and one of a kind, tramp-art cabinet. If you are a collector of tramp art then this
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Wood

17th Century Augsburg Marquetry Collector s Cabinet
Located in PARIS, FR
cabinets of curiosities (private museums), they were used to store and display works of art (medals, coins
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Early 17th Century German Renaissance Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Wood, Ash, Maple, Pearwood, Poplar, Walnut

English Victorian Anglo-Japanese Tortoishell Bamboo 2-Door Cabinet Bookshelf
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
books and would also serve well as a cabinet of curiosities. There are areas of lacquer that are
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Bamboo, Glass, Lacquer, Paper

Early 20th Century Set of Large Amber Glass Apothecary Poison Bottles
Located in Haarlem, NL
curiosity cabinet collection.
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Early 1900s German Late Victorian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Glass

English Victorian Taxidermy Bell Jar, Cloche Diorama, Birds, Chipmunk Turtle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. An exceedingly rare example of Wunderkammer or cabinets of curiosities, also known as “wonder rooms
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Natural Fiber, Blown Glass, Fruitwood

Fine Japanese 19th century Gem Mounted Carved Lacquered Gilt Wood Buddha Figure
Located in Forney, TX
Ayutthaya Burmese Buddhism religious relic shrine object polychrome curiosity cabinet sculpture meditating
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19th Century Edo Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Multi-gemstone

19th Century Primitive Pine Wood Counter Cabinet with Two Deep Swinging Doors
Located in Haarlem, NL
little 'hidden treasures' in, as curiosities display cabinet or as spice cabinet.
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19th Century British Primitive Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Pine

French Brass Opera Glasses with Pale Lacquered Panels, Circa 1890
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
adjustable, they are perfect as a unique collector’s item or a decorative touch in a cabinet of curiosities.
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19th Century French Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Brass

19th Century Watchmakers Gear Wheel Rounding Up Tool Wunderkammern Instrument
Located in Milano, MI
collectible piece of 19th century historical memorabilia, for your Wunderkammern Cabinet de Curiosities
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Late 19th Century French Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Brass, Steel

English Copper and brass diver s helmet by Siebe Gorman, 1800-1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
cabinet of curiosity. If you are interested in this product or need photos or additional information, we
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Early 20th Century English Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Brass, Copper

Early 20th Century Set of Nine Dried and Framed Marine Algae Herbarium Specimens
Located in Haarlem, NL
decorative and collectable curiosity cabinet style this set.
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Glass, Paper, Seagrass, Wood

Gogotte Natural History Stone Formation
Located in Vosselaar, BE
curves. As an object it is compelling and could sit as well in a minimalist space or a curiosity cabinet.  
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Sandstone

Two 19th Century Rare Wax Death Masks
Located in Haarlem, NL
patine and would look stunning just hanging on a wall or standing in a curiosity cabinet.
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19th Century French Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Other

Giant Ceramic Molar with Fight the Tooth Worm Image
Located in Haarlem, NL
century. A perfect addition to your curiosity cabinet
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Early 20th Century French Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Ceramic

Important 17th Century Display/ Vitrine
Located in Madrid, ES
were brought from the new world - cabinet of curiosity - the shelves are shaped in a way to allow
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17th Century French Napoleon III Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Wood

19th Century Rowland Ward Lobster Dinner Service
By Rowland Ward, Creswick Co. 1
Located in Haarlem, NL
curiosity cabinet addition this would make, don't you think.
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1880s British Victorian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Silver Plate

French Ceramic Egg Trompe l oeil Faux Ivory, Signed Jean Roger, 1960
Located in Paris, France
on the same console or shelf to give either a breath of curiosity cabinet style very trendy for
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Ceramic

19th Century Italian Sculpture White Carrara Skull, Black Marquina Marble Bust
Located in Firenze, IT
curiosities cabinet or on the study room’s desk. Very good condition and beautiful antique patina. Memento
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Cut Crystal and Brass Newel Post Finial, Late 19th Century
Located in San Mateo, CA
cabinet of curiosities object. There are a few scratches. There are a few small nicks to some high edges.
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Crystal, Brass

Vintage Apothecary Bottle
Located in AIGNAN, FR
or those of the room, the bottles of pharmacy bring a small touch "cabinet of curiosities". Good
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Early 20th Century French Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Glass, Blown Glass

Botanic Model, Germany, 1900
By Osterloh Modell
Located in Milan, IT
, corollas, scientific names and species. Today, in addition to being collected for the Wunderkammer, Cabinet
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Early 20th Century German Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Metal

Japonisme French Ormolu, Japanese Porcelain and Glass Centerpiece, circa 1870
By L Escalier de Cristal
Located in Queens, NY
. Extremely decorative piece for the desk or cabinet of curiosities. Measures: 12" high x 11" wide x 6" deep
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19th Century French Japonisme Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Ormolu

A cup with a shell of Turbo marmoratus, Germany 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
with the reuse of naturalistic objects (such as shells), according to the german taste of the cabinet
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Late 19th Century German Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI Onyx Display Pedestal with Ormolu Details
Located in Madrid, ES
interior, or to add another entertaining ornament to an eclectic "Cabinet of Curiosities" - this pedestal
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Onyx, Bronze

Beautiful Highly Decorative Cast Iron Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
displayed as a collector’s accent in a study, library, or cabinet of curiosities. Details Origin: Germany
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Early 1900s German Victorian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Metal

Late 18th Century Italian Iron and Oak Mobile Two-Part Candle Holder, Sconce
Located in Milano, MI
. This is a Wunderkammer rare and unique objects for interior decoration, perfect for our cabinets of
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Iron

18th Century Italian Reliquary Arm of Saint Mathiew Blue and Giltwood
Located in Milano, MI
unique work to display in your cabinet of curiosities, is a religious item of Italian origin, comes from
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Glass, Pine

Antique Rosewood Folding Stereoscope Viewer - Philadelphia Gallery of Fine Arts
Located in Centennial, CO
really fun to collect! Perfect in your library or cabinet of curiosities space!
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Brass

Megalodon Tooth
Located in New York, NY
collectors alike. Whether showcased in a cabinet of curiosities or as a natural conversation piece, this
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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Other

BC2000 Egyptian Middle Kingdom Blue Plaque Faience Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
chain or placed in a specimen cabinet of curiosities along with other art objects in a collection. In
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Classical Roman Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Agate, Quartz, 14k Gold

19th Century Coco de Mer Shell – A Polished Natural Wonder
Located in London, GB
excellent condition, this coco de mer serves as the perfect object to place in your Wunderkammer or cabinet
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19th Century Seychellois Other Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Coconut

Coco De Mer Shell circa 1900s Seychelles, Perfect for Your Wunderkammer
Located in London, GB
. A complete coco de mer the perfect object to place in your Wunderkammer or cabinet of curiosities
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19th Century Seychellois Other Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Coconut

Coco De Mer Shell circa 1900s Seychelles, Perfect for Your Wunderkammer
Located in London, GB
complete coco de mer the perfect object to place in your Wunderkammer or cabinet of curiosities. The Nut
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19th Century Seychellois Other Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Coconut

Coco De Mer Shell on Display Stand, circa 1900s perfect for your Wunderkammer
Located in London, GB
of the nut polished both sides, the perfect object to place in your Wunderkammer or cabinet of
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19th Century Seychellois Other Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Steel

Allegory of four elements, pupil of Jan Brueghel the Younger (1601-1678)
Located in PARIS, FR
. This methodical organization is reminiscent of the context of wunderkammers (cabinets of curiosities
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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Canvas, Oil

Antique American Victorian Wicker Boardwalk Wheelchair Chair Medical Carriage
Located in Dayton, OH
Serviriere (1590-1689) produced a wheelchair for his Cabinet of Curiosities. He worked on an ornamental lathe
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Wicker, Rattan

Books, Sir Walter Scott s "Waverley Novels" Illustrated Cabinet Edition
Located in New York, NY
Illustrated cabinet edition. Leatherbound. Forty-eight volumes. Bound in three quarter tan calf
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1890s American Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Leather, Paper

Aegean Carved Curiosity Cabinet and Shelf
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
This fanciful work, inlaid with mother of peal and made along the Eastern coast of the Mediterranean, features full-relief carvings of rams' heads, sheaves of wheat, floral sprays an...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Mother-of-Pearl, Shell, Wood

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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19th Century English Victorian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Walnut

Antique Mercantile Display Cabinet
Located in Hudson, NY
curiosity cabinet.
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19th Century American Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Very Unusual Victorian Arched Ebonized Glazed Printing Block Display Cabinet
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
curiosity cabinet and probably had ties to the far east. The proportions are shallow and the textile
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Late 19th Century English Colonial Revival Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Cut Glass, Wood

Taxidermy Cabinet Owl
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
A beautiful Victorian taxidermy cabinet containing a stuffed owl amidst a natural setting of
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Early 1900s Belgian Victorian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Glass, Wood, Feathers

Antique Snooker Ball Cabinet, circa 1910
Located in Chilcompton, Radstock
An Oak cased triangular snooker ball cabinet with original triangle, manufactured by Burroughes
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Billiards, Snooker or Pool Scoring Cabinet
By Burroughes Watts
Located in Chilcompton, Radstock
This beautiful wall-mounted Billiard , Snooker or pool mahogany scoring cabinet was made circa 1880
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Mahogany

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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.