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Armoire Bookcase Cabinet by Drexel Heritage Accolade Collection, Campaign Style
By Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Solid wood Campaign style corner cabinet curio bookshelf made by esteemed US furniture maker Drexel
Category
Vintage 1970s American Campaign Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French Marble Top Burl Wood Sideboard w/ Bronze Swans-L. Lasserre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
lighted curio top and is signed L. Lasserre in the bronze shell at the crown. This wonderful item boasts
Category
20th Century French Sideboards
Materials
Marble
Chippendale Style Mahogany Winthrop Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase Bureau 84"
Located in Dayton, OH
curio cabinet with fretwork doors and open pediment with finial, supported by a serpentine / oxbow
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Desks
Materials
Brass
Bowed Glass English Rosewood Wedgewood Mirrored Ebonized Sideboard Buffet C1870s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
shelves on the outside curio ends could use some new felt.
Dimensions: H: 58 1/4in W: 70 1/4in D
Category
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Buffets
Materials
Rosewood
Fine Petit Baker Far East Nightstand
Located in Miami, FL
curio...just gorgeous!
Category
Vintage 1960s American Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Antique Skandia Furniture Co. Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet
By Skandia Furniture 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Late Victorian side by side secretary desk and curio bookcase by Skandia Furniture Company
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Louis Majorelle "Chicoree" Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Astoria, NY
between trailing foliate carvings and two shaped curio shelves, the supports with similar leaf carvings
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Sideboards
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Carved Ten-Drawer Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
used for storage in a woman's sleeping quarters, filled with silks, curios, and other personal items
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
19th Century Chinese Tapered Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
filled with curios or embroidered silks. The full height doors and gently tapered form give the cabinet
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive antique Victorian side by side secretary desk and curio bookcase, circa 1900s. Made
Category
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chinese Crimson Crackle Lacquered Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
home in China’s Shanxi Province, its shelves filled with curios or embroidered silks. It stands proudly
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
English Wood Display Cabinet With Glass Shelves, 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
decorative objects or curios.
The piece is elevated on gracefully curved legs. With its delicate proportions
Category
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
A Tall English Faux Bamboo Cabinet w/ Panel Door, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
century. This antique curio cabinet from England features a beautiful raised pediment top with finials
Category
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique White Gustavian Style Vitrine with Glass Panel Doors
Located in South Salem, NY
. Once used as a china cabinet, this versatile piece can be used as a bookcase or modern day curio
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Vitrines
Materials
Wood
19th Century Anglo-Colonial Two-Part Bone Inlaid Cabinet
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
shelves. We picture it as a cool bar, a place to hold an interesting curios collection, or extra storage
Category
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Bone
$19,600 / item
Henredon Scene One Display Cabinets Etageres - A Pair
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair Of
1980's Henredon Scene One Campaign Style Curio
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century 3-tier Cabinet from Fujian, China
Located in Singapore, SG
lingzhi, zither, scrolls and various curios, all within a border of carved butterflies and flowers. On the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Fir, Pine
French Glass Panel Display Cabinet on Custom Iron Base with Lower Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
periwinkle and wood grain throughout. This French display curio cabinet offers great storage and display
Category
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Rosewood Ebonized Vitrine, Display Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
French Napoleon III Period rosewood ebonized vitrine - Curio cabinets as this example were also very
Category
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Vitrines
Materials
Rosewood
1980s Henredon Scene One Campaign Wood and Glass Display Cabinets, Pair
By Henredon
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
, crafted from oakwood and ornamental solid brass hardware. The curio cabinets feature beveled glass on
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Campaign Vitrines
Materials
Brass
17th Century Cabinet of Curiosities
Located in New Orleans, LA
enthusiasm for knowledge and discovery, the form is more recognizably referred to as a “curio cabinet” and
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
Tall Mahogany China Cabinet with Two Drawers and Octagonal Glass Door 1900s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
piece for use as a china display cabinet, linen storage, curio hutch, or tallboy. This lovely piece
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Mahogany Butterfly Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
collections were a result of an ever-growing interest in natural history and many were displayed in curio
Category
Antique 19th Century Other Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
$68,500
Mahogany Butterfly Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
collections were a result of an ever-growing interest in natural history and many were displayed in curio
Category
Antique 19th Century English Other Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
$68,500
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
open upper shelf was used to display precious objects such as vases, curios, or piles of books.
The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Elm
George III Collectors Cabinet Mahogany Painted Panels 1820 Chest Drawers
Located in Potters Bar, GB
available by appointment
An antique collectors cabinet, also known as a collector's chest or curio cabinet
Category
Antique 1820s George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Rockford English Georgian Sheraton Flame Mahogany Corner Cabinet 74"
By Rockford National Furniture Company 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Rockford Furniture Company B Line corner china cabinet / curio. Made of mahogany featuring
Category
Early 20th Century Sheraton Corner Cupboards
Materials
Mahogany
A British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
modern homes they are ideal for books, display of artifacts and curios and in kitchens. For an additional
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
C. 1900 British Raj Burmese Bookcase From Solid Teak
Located in Chicago, IL
each year. In modern homes they are ideal for books, display of artifacts and curios and in kitchens
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Early Victorian MahoganySecretaire Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
astragals, enclosing three adjustable shelves, ideal for displaying books, porcelain, or curios. The
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
A British Colonial Bookcase with Bottom Storage
Located in Chicago, IL
year. In modern homes they are ideal for books, display of artifacts and curios and in kitchens. For an
Category
Early 20th Century British Colonial Bookcases
Materials
Teak
A British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
year. In modern homes they are ideal for books, display of artifacts and curios and in kitchens. For an
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases
Materials
Teak
English Butterfly Collector
s Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
natural history and many were displayed in curio cabinets throughout the townhouses and country mansions
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Grand Rapids Chair Co. William
Mary Walnut Display Cabinet Jacobean
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique Grand Rapids Chair Company China Display Cabinet, Hutch or Curio, circa 1910-20s. Drawing
Category
Early 20th Century William and Mary Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique Lifetime Furniture Jacobean Gothic Spanish Walnut China Cabinet Cupboard
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
hand turned supports with acanthus carvings. The curio cabinet features red painted interior with
Category
Early 20th Century Jacobean Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Chinese Curio Glass Front Curio Display Case
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1287 This exquisite piece features six shelves with varying levels and glass door for displaying small items such as jade carvings and snuff bottles.
Wall hung with hooks on back.
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Category
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
Victorian Mahogany Hanging Curio
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Charming mahogany hanging curio what not shelf with beveled glass and mirror. The center glass door
Category
Antique 1880s American Victorian Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
Antique Diminutive Curio Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Oak with carved recessed top and reeded supports overall. With glass front and sides and five tan velveteen covered shelves. The glass front door with a brass knob pull and a wood ba...
Category
Antique 19th Century Edwardian Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Mastercraft Style Curio Cabinet
By Mastercraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking display case with glass, mirror and polished brass, giving an elegant Hollywood Regency style to your modern home or office. Mirrored top and back, lit interior with dimmer....
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Antique Art Nouveau Corner Curio
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This beautiful Art Nouveau corner Curio was built between 1890 and 1920. It has three shelves and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Oak
Wall Curio, Italy, circa 1790
Located in Culver City, CA
Wall Curio, Italy, circa 1790
Original wall paper interior, fabric and velvet details.
Category
Antique 1790s Italian Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Art Deco Display Curio Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Art Deco Display Curio cabinet
Pratts of Bradford
Beautiful burled walnut with double doors
Category
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Small Chinese Curio Display Case
Located in Sheffield, MA
This exquisite piece features six shelves with varying levels and glass door for displaying small items such as jade carvings and snuff bottles. The case can be freestanding or wall ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Shelves
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV Style Curio Cabinet
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Vintage French Louis XV style curio cabinet that we imported many years ago and just repurchased
Category
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Cabinets
Jansen Mahogany Desk and Curio Cabinet
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Stamped Jansen Mahogany Desk, Curio Cabinet, Bookcase or Vitrine, Louis XVI
A finely constructed
Category
Vintage 1930s Argentine Louis XV Desks
Materials
Mahogany
French Louis XV Style Curio Cabinets
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair antique Louis XV style curio cabinets. Carved fruitwood. Mirrored back, two glass shelves and
Category
Early 20th Century European Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Fruitwood
Jansen Ebonized Marble-Top Curio Cabinet
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Very unique ebonized curio cabinet/bar consists of a gray/black marble-top, over a mirrored panel
Category
Vintage 1960s French Dry Bars
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1920’a Gold Leaf Curio Cabinet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful gold leaf wood 1920's Curio cabinet in well kept condition. No damages or broken parts
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Italian Renaissance Walnut Curio Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Renaissance walnut curio cabinet is the perfect vertically oriented display case
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Vitrines
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century English Mahogany Curio Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century English mahogany Curio cabinet features an intriguing two tiered design, with ample
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Mahogany
American Curio or Vitrine in Mahogany
By R.J. Horner
Co.
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
38" wide x 13.25" deep x 55.75" high
A fine NYC vitrine or curio in mahogany with marquetry
Category
Early 20th Century American Vitrines
Materials
Mahogany
Thai Temple Form Wall Curio Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. Thai temple form wall curio cabinet with heavy carved and gilt front and crest. The glazed doors open
Category
20th Century Thai Anglo Raj Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Ole Wanscher Danish Rosewood Curio Cabinet
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish rosewood china cabinet in manner of Ole Wanscher. Features a three-drawer cabinet with brass pulls and locking glass hutch. Dark figured rosewood with pattern match down front...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
1960s Heritage Furniture Lighted Curio Cabinet
By Heritage Furniture
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage china cabinet by Heritage Furniture with unique full length doors and two interior light fixtures.
Five adjustable glass shelves measuring approximately 31.75” x 10.5”
Int...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Adams Style Curio and Display Cabinet
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a Classic and stately Adams style display cabinet hand crafted in satinwood and delicately painted in the style of Angelica Kauffman-a skilled decorative painter.
Category
20th Century English Adam Style Cupboards
Materials
Wood, Satinwood, Paint
Contemporary Glass Curio / Vitrine with Spot Lamp
By Design Institute America
Located in Miami, FL
Glass and steel curio display cabinet with suspended glass shelves for art and objects. The lamp is
Category
1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Steel
Louis XVI Style Bookcase or Curio Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Louis XVI-style mahogany bookcase or curio cabinet having brass banding and bronze doré grillage on
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
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Curio Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of curio cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct curio cabinets — often made from wood, glass and metal — can elevate any home. There are 896 antique and vintage curio cabinets for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 21 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of curio cabinets available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, Victorian and louis xv curio cabinets are consistently popular styles. Not every interior allows for large curio cabinets, so small curio cabinets measuring 5.75 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made curio cabinets over the years, but those made by Henredon, Mastercraft and Drexel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Curio Cabinets?
Prices for curio cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, curio cabinets begin at $175 and can go as high as $398,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,598.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Curio Cabinets
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The purpose of a curio cabinet is to store and display decorative objects. Keeping items in a curio cabinet rather than on an open shelf allows you to still easily admire them and to protect them from dust and breakage at the same time. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique and vintage curio cabinets.
- What is a curio cabinet called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A curio cabinet gets its name from cabinet of curiosities. A curio cabinet is a special type of cabinet predominately made of glass to display and protect your favorite collectibles and antiques. Shop a wide range of vintage curio cabinets on 1stDibs.
- What is a curio cabinet?1 Answer1stDibs 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A curio cabinet is a glass display case where fine china and other collectibles can be safely displayed. Curios range in size and come in a variety of styles, including corner cabinets that fit into the corner of a room. Many also include built-in lights and mirrors to enhance the display. Shop a selection of curio cabinets on 1stDibs.
- When were curio cabinets made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Curio cabinets have existed since the 16th century, where they were often found in the homes of European aristocrats and royalty. They remain popular today and always have an antique feel. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique curio cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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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