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Milkweed Prairie Still Life (Modern Digital Flora Still Life)
By Lisa A. Frank
Located in Hudson, NY
still life print from the artist's 'Cabinet of Curiosity' series features a dramatic display of various
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Digital

Milkweed Prairie Still Life (Modern Digital Flora Still Life)
By Lisa A. Frank
Located in Hudson, NY
still life print from the artist's 'Cabinet of Curiosity' series features a dramatic display of various
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Digital

Lactarius with Bell Flowers (Modern Digital Mushroom and Flower Still Life)
By Lisa A. Frank
Located in Hudson, NY
/funghi still life print from the artist's 'Cabinet of Curiosity' series features a dramatic display of
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Digital

Lactarius with Bell Flowers (Modern Digital Mushroom and Flower Still Life)
By Lisa A. Frank
Located in Hudson, NY
/funghi still life print from the artist's 'Cabinet of Curiosity' series features a dramatic display of
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Digital

Woodland Night (Modern Still Life Photograph, Green Plants on Black Background)
By Lisa A. Frank
Located in Hudson, NY
still life print from the artist's 'Cabinet of Curiosity' series features a whimsical display of green
Category

Early 2000s Modern Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Digital

Anna De La Russo “AdR Beyond Fashion” Sold Out Ed by Phaidon Fashionista Book
Located in Palm Desert, CA
cabinet of curiosities that captures the essence of Anna dello Russo - stylist, editor, and fashion icon
Category

2010s Chinese Fashion Books

Eugène Berman (1899-1972) - Oil on canvas "Paludia"
By Eugene Berman
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
des cabinets de curiosités qu'affectionnait l'artiste. Biographie d'Eugène Berman (1899-1972) : Né le
Category

Vintage 1960s North American American Classical Paintings

Materials

Paint

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
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier British Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

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. ⸻ Please note: The lamp is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Antique 19th Century European Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Crafted Bar Server Cart with Ornate Wood Inlay Marquetry
Located in Chattanooga, TN
presents as much as a cabinet of curiosities as it does a functional piece. Designed with intentionality
Category

Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Hardwood, Fruitwood

Cabinet of Wonders, Persistence and the Fugitive
By Greg Garvey
Located in Darien, CT
This flat file installation is a kind of Wunderkammer – a Cabinet of Wonder or Curiosity containing
Category

2010s Conceptual Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Video, Found Objects

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 Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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

Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Silver

Diving Upwards, Miniature 2
By Cristina Schek
Located in London, GB
Surrealist Cabinet of Curiosities, a revolutionary collection that embodied the surrealist passion for
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Digital Pigment

Diving Upwards, Miniature 3
By Cristina Schek
Located in London, GB
Surrealist Cabinet of Curiosities, a revolutionary collection that embodied the surrealist passion for
Category

2010s Dada Color Photography

Materials

Digital Pigment

Diving Upwards, Miniature 1
By Cristina Schek
Located in London, GB
Surrealist Cabinet of Curiosities, a revolutionary collection that embodied the surrealist passion for
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Digital Pigment

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

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Alain BOURBONNAIS (1925-1988) : Gratte-cul. 1976. art singulier
Located in Mouscron, WHT
considered creating a cabinet of curiosities showcasing only his creations and his collection in a private
Category

Vintage 1970s French Baroque Paintings

Materials

Other

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
Category

Antique 17th Century Desk Accessories

Silver Plated and Amethyst Decorative Bird Sculpture, Brazil circa 1970
By Binazzi
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
a cabinet of curiosities or on a shelf with other hybrid forms. It speaks to your love of contrasts
Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Amethyst, Silver Plate

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 Interior Paintings

Materials

Oak, Oil

OLD WORLD NEW WORLD - original large painting Paula Craioveanu 59x39in varnished
By Paula Craioveanu
Located in Forest Hills, NY
. While Cabinet of Curiosities emphasized a museum-like curation of classical artifacts, and Neo-Mythology
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Shaker Inspired Settee, Shaker Style in Painted Repurposed Steel by Jim Rose
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Wunderkammer: Victor's Cabinet of Curiosities – 5th Anniversary Special Exhibit, Gallery VICTOR
Category

1990s American Shaker Benches

Materials

Steel

Shaker Tripod Table, Shaker Style in Painted Steel by Jim Rose
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Nathan Gallery Group Exhibitions: 2022 Wunderkammer: Victor's Cabinet of Curiosities – 5th Anniversary
Category

Early 2000s American Shaker End Tables

Materials

Steel

Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure, Modern and Minimalist Sculpture
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Wunderkammer: Victor's Cabinet of Curiosities – 5th Anniversary Special Exhibit, Gallery VICTOR
Category

2010s American Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure, Modern and Minimalist Sculpture
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
. Created from repurposed painted steel scraps generated during the construction of his quilt cabinets, this
Category

2010s American Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
originating in the fabrication of his quilt cabinets—the piece reflects Rose’s conviction that leftover
Category

2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Jim Rose - Coffee Table, Steel Furniture, Hot Rolled and Repurposed Steel
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Wunderkammer: Victor's Cabinet of Curiosities – 5th Anniversary Special Exhibit, Gallery VICTOR
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
quilt cabinets—the piece exemplifies Rose’s belief that process itself could yield independent forms of
Category

2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Nathan Gallery Group Exhibitions: 2022 Wunderkammer: Victor's Cabinet of Curiosities – 5th Anniversary
Category

2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Object Made with Salvaged Steel
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Wunderkammer: Victor's Cabinet of Curiosities – 5th Anniversary Special Exhibit, Gallery VICTOR
Category

2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Jim Rose Two Door - Six Drawer Cupboard Maquette, Solid Cast Iron Furniture
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Nathan Gallery Group Exhibitions: 2022 Wunderkammer: Victor's Cabinet of Curiosities – 5th Anniversary
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Steel, Iron

1990s Decorative Composition of Seashells in a Mercury Glass Cup
Located in Marbella, ES
, harmoniously arranged on the mouth of the vessel, evoking the decorative style of curiosity cabinets or
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Glass

1990s Bronze Sculptural Replica of a Crocodile Skull on a Base
Located in Marbella, ES
nature, evoking the style of a curiosity cabinet or museum decor. Its prominent teeth and fierce
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Black Coral Sea Fan Sculpture~ Napoleon III Bronze Doré Fragment
Located in Houston, TX
d'art to add to your collection or cabinet. During the Renaissance, Cabinets of Art and Curiosity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Tourmaline, Bronze

Black Coral Sea Fan Sculpture~ Napoleon III Bronze Doré Fragment
Located in Houston, TX
d'art to add to your collection or cabinet. During the Renaissance, Cabinets of Art and Curiosity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Bronze

Red Coral Sculpture~ Napoleon III Bronze Doré Fragment
Located in Houston, TX
d'art to add to your collection or cabinet. During the Renaissance, Cabinets of Art and Curiosity were
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Bronze

Red Coral Sculpture~ Napoleon III Bronze Doré Fragment
Located in Houston, TX
add to your collection or cabinet. During the Renaissance, Cabinets of Art and Curiosity were
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Bronze

Red Coral Sculpture~ Napoleon III Bronze Doré Fragment
Located in Houston, TX
d'art to add to your collection or cabinet. During the Renaissance, Cabinets of Art and Curiosity were
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Bronze

Red Coral Sculpture~ Napoleon III Bronze Fragment
Located in Houston, TX
d'art to add to your collection or cabinet. During the Renaissance, Cabinets of Art and Curiosity were
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Bronze

Black Coral Sea Fan Sculpture~ Bronze Doré Fragment
Located in Houston, TX
, Cabinets of Art and Curiosity were developed for the essential expressions of human ingenuity and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Bronze

Black Coral Sea Fan Sculpture~ Napoleon III Bronze Doré Fragment
Located in Houston, TX
, Cabinets of Art and Curiosity were developed for the essential expressions of human ingenuity and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Bronze

Black Coral Sea Fan and Citrine Sculpture~ Napoleon III Bronze Doré Fragment
Located in Houston, TX
Renaissance, Cabinets of Art and Curiosity were developed for the essential expressions of human ingenuity and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Bronze

Black Coral Sea Fan Sculpture~ Napoleon III Bronze Doré Fragment
Located in Houston, TX
, Cabinets of Art and Curiosity were developed for the essential expressions of human ingenuity and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Tourmaline, Bronze

Black Coral Sea Fan Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
or cabinet. During the Renaissance, Cabinets of Art and Curiosity were developed for the essential
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Quartz, Bronze

Black Coral Sea Fan Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Renaissance, Cabinets of Art and Curiosity were developed for the essential expressions of human ingenuity and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Quartz, Bronze

Red Coral Sculpture~ 19th Century Bronze Fragment
Located in Houston, TX
. This is a lovely objet d'art to add to your collection or cabinet. During the Renaissance, Cabinets of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Bronze

Jewelled Red Coral Sculpture~ 19th Century White Bronze Fragment
Located in Houston, TX
, Cabinets of Art and Curiosity were developed for the essential expressions of human ingenuity and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Bronze

Jeweled Red Coral Sculpture~ Napoleon III Bronze Doré Fragment
Located in Houston, TX
Renaissance, Cabinets of Art and Curiosity were developed for the essential expressions of human ingenuity and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Quartz, Bronze

Jeweled Red Coral Sculpture~ Napoleon III Bronze Doré Fragment
Located in Houston, TX
, Cabinets of Art and Curiosity were developed for the essential expressions of human ingenuity and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Bronze

Black Coral Sea Fan Sculpture~ Napoleon III Bronze Doré Fragment
Located in Houston, TX
collection or cabinet. During the Renaissance, Cabinets of Art and Curiosity were developed for the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Rock Crystal, Bronze

Venice Rising Quartz Muscovite Ammonite Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
the Renaissance, Cabinets of Art and Curiosity were developed for the essential expressions of human
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Petite Black Coral Sea Fan Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
collection or cabinet. During the Renaissance, Cabinets of Art and Curiosity were developed for the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Bronze

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

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Prints

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

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.