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Flacon De Parfum Vintage
Located in AIGNAN, FR
, the perfume bottles bring a little touch "cabinet of curiosities". Beautiful condition, marks of
Category

Mid-20th Century French Bottles

Materials

Glass

Flacon De Parfum Vintage
Flacon De Parfum Vintage
$141 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Linda Stein, Essentials for Moving 1133- Contemporary Mixed Media Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
/cabinets of curiosities to highlight the global displacement and traumatic memory of migrants and refugees
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Linda Stein, Tan Suitcase 923 - Contemporary Mixed Media Earth Tone Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
/cabinets of curiosities to highlight the global displacement and traumatic memory of migrants and refugees
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Linda Stein, Brought/Left Behind 856 - Contemporary Art Mixed Media Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
/cabinets of curiosities to highlight the global displacement and traumatic memory of migrants and refugees
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Linda Stein, Totem 913- Contemporary Mixed Media Earth Tone Brown Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
/cabinets of curiosities to highlight the global displacement and traumatic memory of migrants and refugees
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Linda Stein, Favorites 1232 - Contemporary Art Mixed Media Assemblage Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
/cabinets of curiosities to highlight the global displacement and traumatic memory of migrants and refugees
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Shagreen Buffet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
like a "cabinet of curiosities". This piece is part of the Arianne Capsule, see images at end of slide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

Macassar Wood Buffet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
& drawers like a "cabinet of curiosities". This piece is part of the Arianne Capsule, see images at end of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Buffet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
like a "cabinet of curiosities". This piece is part of the Arianne Capsule, see images at end of slide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

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

Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Linda Stein, Picnic Case 928 - Contemporary Mixed Media Wunderkammer Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Linda Stein's Displacement From Home series draws from the tradition of wunderkammer/cabinets of
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Mixed Media Wunderkammer Sculpture Stories from Home 1287
Located in New York, NY
work from Linda Stein's Displacement From Home series draws from the tradition of wunderkammer/cabinets
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Mixed Media Wunderkammer Sculpture Leaving Home with Mementos 1286
Located in New York, NY
/cabinets of curiosities to highlight the global displacement and traumatic memory of migrants and refugees
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Mixed Media Wunderkammer Sculpture Welcome to Another Country 1275
Located in New York, NY
/cabinets of curiosities to highlight the global displacement and traumatic memory of migrants and refugees
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Shagreen Buffet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
interior of the piece is in wood veneer and opens with various compartments & drawers like a "cabinet of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Buffet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
interior of the piece is in wood veneer and opens with various compartments & drawers like a "cabinet of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Buffet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
interior of the piece is in wood veneer and opens with various compartments & drawers like a "cabinet of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

Parchment Buffet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
interior of the piece is in wood veneer and opens with various compartments & drawers like a "cabinet of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Buffet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
interior of the piece is in wood veneer and opens with various compartments & drawers like a "cabinet of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

Shell Buffet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
interior of the piece is in wood veneer and opens with various compartments & drawers like a "cabinet of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Ceramic Dish
Located in High Point, NC
multitude of possible uses as a dish or simply another find for your cabinet of curiosities.
Category

20th Century French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Mixed Media Sculpture When Passions and Pastimes were Possible 1274
Located in New York, NY
tradition of wunderkammer/cabinets of curiosities to highlight the global displacement and traumatic memory
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Large Ammonite Fossil in Limestone
Located in Marbella, ES
value, ideal for contemporary interiors, cabinets of curiosities, or natural history collections
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Paperweights

Materials

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
Category

Antique 1820s Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Shagreen Buffet with Chrome Finish Stainless Steel Details by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
like a "cabinet of curiosities". This piece is part of the Arianne Capsule, see images at end of slide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Shagreen Buffet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
"cabinet of curiosities". This piece is part of the Arianne Capsule, see images at end of slide of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Buffet with Chrome Finish Stainless Steel Details by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
like a "cabinet of curiosities". This piece is part of the Arianne Capsule, see images at end of slide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome

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
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Miniature Salesman s Sample of Neoclassical Inlaid Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Miniature salesman's sample of cabinet with two doors and four drawers. Beautifully made with
Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

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
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Iron

Curiosité Cabinet Collection of Shell Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
name of the shell. The set stored In a beige box and ideal for a cabinet of coriosity, is part of an
Category

Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Shell

Big Spectator Shelf by Freia Achenbach
By Freia Achenbach
Located in Geneve, CH
build a solid structure. It is lightweight and works perfectly as a cabinet of curiosities. Freia
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Resin, Foam

Pair of taxidermy stuffed Pogona reptiles, natural history cabinet, Italy 1850
Located in Milan, IT
history cabinet. Italy mid 19th century.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood

Christie s London; The Badminton Cabinet, The Property of Mrs. Barbara Johnson
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's London; The Badminton Cabinet, The Property of Mrs. Barbara Piasecka Johnson. London
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Books

Materials

Paper

Early 20th century French Ceramic Bottle of a Priest Signed Robj, 1900s
By ROBJ
Located in LEGNY, FR
—perfect for a cabinet of curiosities, a bar display, or an eclectic interior.
Category

20th Century French Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

CABINET OF CURIOSITIESoriginal large Paula Craioveanu oil Surreal FRAMED
By Paula Craioveanu
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"Cabinet of Curiosities" Oil on canvas Large original, one-of-a-kind, painting 39x27in Shipped
Category

2010s Surrealist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Linda Stein, Case 905 - Contemporary Art Mixed Media Wunderkammer Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Stein's Displacement From Home series draws from the tradition of wunderkammer/cabinets of curiosities to
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Linda Stein, Case 1203 - Contemporary Art Mixed Media Wunderkammer Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Stein's Displacement From Home series draws from the tradition of wunderkammer/cabinets of curiosities to
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Linda Stein, Case 1204 - Contemporary Art Mixed Media Wunderkammer Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Stein's Displacement From Home series draws from the tradition of wunderkammer/cabinets of curiosities to
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Hawaiian Chief Staffs in a Glass Cabinet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of four Hawaiian chief staffs each supported by a carved wooden bird. The cabinet was made to
Category

20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Feathers

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.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Bronze

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

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Prints

Materials

Paper

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
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Figurative Scul...

Materials

Marble

Champagne Mystic Moonstone Necklace Conchina Druzy Pendant
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Druzy pendant. This sparkling organic druzy geode, seems to have been plucked from a cabinet of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Luxury Goods from India The Art of the Indian Cabinet-Maker Hardcover Table Book
By Amin Jaffer
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Luxury Goods from India The Art of the Indian Cabinet-Maker hardcover table book. The V&A's
Category

Late 20th Century English Anglo-Indian Books

Materials

Paper

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
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

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
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Feminist Contemporary Mixed Media Wall Sculpture, Revisiting Androgyny 934
Located in New York, NY
from Linda Stein's Sexism series draws from the tradition of wunderkammer/cabinets of curiosities to
Category

2010s Feminist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Yellow Gold Celestial Dancer Pendant Necklace with Red Spessartine and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
cabinet of curiosities hidden treasure, an homage to Hindu stone sculptures, discovered in India, a mini
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White...

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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
Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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

Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Humidor by Glynn Lockett with Malachite Map of Russia
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
and natural history artefacts originally displayed in cabinets of curiosities of Kunsthammer, his
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Set of 5 Spheres – Sardonyx Agate
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
within a refined cabinet of curiosities or a natural, timeless interior. Dimensions: Ø 6.5 cm Weight
Category

2010s Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate

Decorative Seashell Vase – France, 1970s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
a cabinet of curiosities.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Bohemian Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Set of Four Silver Shell-Shaped Dishes, Mid-20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
table. Also perfect in a minimal bathroom, an eclectic cabinet of curiosities, or beside a vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Secretary With Drawer by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
residues. From this collection which oscillates between material library and cabinet of curiosities, simple
Category

2010s French Modern Secretaires

Materials

Steel

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Cabinet Of Curiosities For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of cabinet of curiosities for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique cabinet of curiosities was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and paper. Find 21 antique and vintage cabinet of curiosities at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Cabinet of curiosities have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Cabinet of curiosities bearing Industrial or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Cabinet of curiosities have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Massimo Listri, Albertus Seba and Amin Jaffer are consistently popular.

How Much are Cabinet Of Curiosities?

Cabinet of curiosities can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,233, while the lowest priced sells for $79 and the highest can go for as much as $398,500.
Questions About Cabinet Of Curiosities
  • 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A pantry cabinet is like a freestanding cupboard for storing dry goods. They’re typically tall and have drawers and shelves.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    An apothecary cabinet is a type of cupboard formerly used by pharmacists and physicians to store medicines and tools in the many small compartments drawers. Today, apothecary cabinets are popular in homes as antique or rustic-looking decor.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A breakfront cabinet is a cabinet whose center portion projects beyond the end sections. Shop gorgeous breakfront cabinets at 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Canterbury cabinet is a piece of wooden storage furniture with a low profile that originated in Georgian and Victorian England. Original versions had a rack for sheet music at the top and a lower storage drawer. However, designs vary. Find a range of Canterbury cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A hutch cabinet — or hutch — refers to a type of case furniture. Today, when people say “hutch,” they are commonly referring to a set of shelves or cabinets placed on top of a lower structure that features cabinets or drawers. Hutches are most often found in dining rooms or kitchens. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary hutches and other case pieces from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A smoker's cabinet is a piece of furniture designed to hold accessories used by cigarette and pipe smokers. Although designs vary, most include a swiveling shelf for ashtrays and a pipe rack hidden behind a door. On 1stDibs, find a range of smoker's cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A curio cabinet (or curiosity cabinet) is a large display case typically made of glass with a wooden frame. Small collections are stored in curio cabinets: jewelry, figurines, crystal or any small objects with a common theme.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Built-in cabinets are cabinets that are constructed to fit a specific space. Typically these cabinets are set into the wall.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A specimen cabinet refers to a particular style of cabinetry designed to hold scientific specimens. A specimen cabinet will have large and shallow drawers to better display and access the specimens. Shop a selection of cabinets, including specimen cabinets, on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    An inset cabinet has doors, shelves and drawers that fit inside the face frame openings, with minimal gaps between the components.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Lacquer refers to the finish of the cabinet, and provides a kind of glossy appearance. You would paint the cabinets a base color, and then apply a lacquered layer overtop for the desired look. You’ll find a large variety of lacquered furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    High cabinets, also known as wall cabinets or pantry cabinets, are storage units that can range from 84 inches to 96 inches high. The cabinets provide an area with functionality and high dramatic style to fit your décor needs. For the look, you can shop a collection of high cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A music cabinet is a piece of furniture originally used to store sheet music in the 18th century. Most feature solid wood construction and have either drawers or open shelves. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of antique music cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    A Shaker cabinet is have a simple design, including recessed-panel doors, light finishes and basic hardware.  The style was inspired by the Shakers, a religious community that espoused a minimalist lifestyle and had among its members extremely skilled craftsmen and carpenters.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Henredon cabinet is a case good made by the American furniture manufacturer, founded in 1945. The company was especially well known for producing wooden cupboards and cabinets for their own brand and for other designers like Laura Ashley and Ralph Lauren. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Henredon cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A barrister cabinet is a cabinet featuring glass panes along the front that allow you to see the contents at a glance, while protecting the items inside from collecting dust. Browse an array of barrister cabinets from some of the top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tambour cabinet is one that is positioned vertically so it can store more stuff in a smaller space. One of the noted features of these cabinets are the tambour doors—little slats of wood that roll so the door can be slid up or to the sides and hidden without taking up additional space. Find a collection of tambour cabinets from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Like any piece of furniture, you can buy cabinet doors on their own. However, because they typically need to be fitted to your specific space, they will likely need to be customized. If you are designing a space from scratch, you can just buy cabinet doors as they are and design the rest of the space around the cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Filing cabinets are anywhere from 29 inches to 60 inches tall. The height of these cabinets is dependent on the number of drawers. The width of these cabinets are 15” or 18 ¼ inches wide for legal size.