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Cabinet on Stand Dutch Renaissance Oak Ebonised Secret Locking Mechanism Key
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
it owners valuable objects being used as a cabinet of curiosity or documents or money. Dutch cabinet
Category
Antique 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Oak
19th Century Narwhal Tusk with Cites Certificate, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
-unicorn". The tusks were staples of the cabinet of curiosities. European knowledge of the tusk's origin
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Taxidermy
Materials
Bone
19th Century Narwhal Tusk with Cites Certificate, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
-unicorn". The tusks were staples of the cabinet of curiosities. European knowledge of the tusk's origin
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Taxidermy
Materials
Bone
Huge Narwhal Tusk with Cites Certificate, circa 1978
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
tusk was from a "sea-unicorn". The tusks were staples of the cabinet of curiosities. European knowledge
Category
20th Century Taxidermy
17th Century Antwerp Cabinet with Painted Panels Attributed to H. Van Balen
Located in PARIS, FR
in "The Metamorphoses" were perfectly suited subjects for cabinets of curiosities whose function was
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Belgian Louis XIII Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
Dutch mid-century modern "the flying Dutchman" aluminum airplane model, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
piece, it will be perfect in your living room, in your bedroom, in your curiosity cabinet or on your
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Toys
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Italian Art Nouveau wood glass and brass service table with doors, 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
your living room as a coffee table next to your sofa or as a display or curiosity cabinet for all your
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
Solid Silver Columbine Goblet with a lid
Located in Schellebelle, BE
complete your Cabinet of Curiosities
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Yellow Marine Sponge Mounted on an Antique Socle
Located in Leesburg, VA
-inspired cabinet of curiosities.
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Nautical Objects
Materials
Organic Material, Wood
Italian modern Scientific anatomical model of the foot bones in plastic, 2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
24x12x30h
This scale model is perfect for your cabinet of curiosity. This oddity can be displayed in a study
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Botanic Scientific Specimen, Italy, 1900
By Osterloh Modell
Located in Milan, IT
, corollas, scientific names and species. Today, in addition to being collected for the Wunderkammer, Cabinet
Category
Early 20th Century German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Botanic Model, Italy 1900
By Paravia
Located in Milan, IT
, corollas, scientific names and species. Today, in addition to being collected for the Wunderkammer, Cabinet
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Botanic Model, Italy 1900
By Paravia
Located in Milan, IT
, corollas, scientific names and species. Today, in addition to being collected for the Wunderkammer, Cabinet
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Botanic Model, Germany 1900 ca
By Osterloh Modell
Located in Milan, IT
for the Wunderkammer, Cabinet of curiosities, they are also suitable for decorating tables.
Category
Early 20th Century German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Box of 25 Prosthetic Eyes by Roger Beauraing Circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Antique, Anatomical Antique, Anatomical Model, Scientific Antique, Gothic Antique, Cabinet of Curiosities
Category
Vintage 1930s French Gothic Scientific Instruments
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather, Glass, Blown Glass, Plastic, Paper
Renaissance Kuntskammer Modeled Ornamental Turning in Glass Dome
Located in New York, NY
cabinets of curiosity. Today the majority of the original antique examples can be found in such museums as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass, Resin, Wood
Antique German Head
Shoulders Anatomical Model by F
M Lautenschläger
Located in London, GB
Cabinet of Curiosities, Gothic Antique, Anatomical Sculpture.
Antique German Head & Shoulders Anatomical
Category
Vintage 1910s German Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
German miner
s lantern in brass, late 1800s-early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
cabinet of curiosity or your historical collection.
If you are interested in this product or need photos
Category
Early 20th Century German Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Poland round miner
s lantern in brass, late 1800s-early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
has scattered signs.
Measurements in cm 8x35h
This particular object is perfect for your cabinet of
Category
Early 20th Century Polish Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Italian mid-century modern Double coil tattoo machine by Iron Work Horse, 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
will be perfect for you cabinet of curiosity, in fact it's a piece of the history of the little
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Gold-Mounted Agate Bonbonnière in the Form of an Orange, mid-18th century.
Located in London, GB
or incorporated into curiosity cabinets. The present example exemplifies the refined wit and
Category
Antique 18th Century Boxes and Cases
Antique Iron Greyhound Dog Muzzle, circa 1850
Located in Milano, MI
display in your Cabinet of Curiosities, as we did in our Wunderkammer exhibition, see image enclosed.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Auth. Hermes Silk Scarf Les Cannes - Loden Caramel Jaune NEW TAG
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
, porcelain pommels—paying homage to the house’s heritage of craftsmanship and curiosity cabinets. The motif
Category
2010s French Scarves
17th Century Spanish Bargueno and Taquillon in Walnut and Bone Marquetry
Located in Paris, FR
cabinet of curiosities for precious objects. The bargueno is based on the surprise element of
Category
Antique 16th Century French Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early 20th century French Chromed Metal, Mirror and Glass Wall Shelf, 1920s
Located in LEGNY, FR
sliding glass doors
Perfect for:
Boutique, living room, bathroom, cabinet of curiosities, perfume
Category
Vintage 1920s French Shelves
Materials
Metal
19th Century, French, Wooden Secretaire Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
inspiring curiosities, while two symmetrical lower cabinets form the outlines of a unique kneehole desk. The
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique George IV Mahogany Stepback Bookcase c. 1830
Located in Westfield, MA
use as a bookcase, cabinet of curiosities, or refined storage in any formal setting. 88h x 43w x 20d
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
17th Century, English Carved Oak Court Cupboard Sideboard
Located in Forney, TX
cabinet, dresser, curiosity, bookcase, or simply displayed as a fascinating statement piece.
CONDITION
Category
Antique 17th Century English Medieval Sideboards
Materials
Iron
19th Century Italian Sculpture White Carrara Skull, Black Marquina Marble Bust
Located in Firenze, IT
that life offers.
It may be the perfect object to be displayed in a curiosities cabinet or on the study
Category
19th Century Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Superstition (Signed)
By (after) Damien Hirst
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
with pharmaceuticals, other curiosity cabinets filled with found objects, and a diamond-studded
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Offset, Lithograph
Important 1925 Dresser with Birchbark and Inlaid with Minerals
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
cabinet of curiosities.
Category
2010s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Cathedral of Color: Tetris by Hasharat
Located in New York, NY
focal point of exceptional visual impact for collectors, interior designers, or cabinet-of-curiosity
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Wood
Painted Wood/Ceramic Wild Mushrooms priced individually
Located in Washington, DC
Painted Wood and Ceramic Wild Mushrooms made for either Cabinet of Curiosity or Biology Class
Category
20th Century Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Papier Mâché
Monumental 19th Century American Glass Cloche
Located in Chicago, IL
bun feet, and just waiting for you turn it into your very own cabinets of curiosities.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Blown Glass, Wood
Vintage Articulated Horse
Located in Schellebelle, BE
decorative item to place in your cabinet of Curiosities,
Category
Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of antique small objects in Mercury Glass
Located in Schellebelle, BE
objects, ideal to place in your Cabinet of Curiosities,
13 cm high and 9 cm diameter
Category
Late 20th Century British Mounted Objects
Materials
Mercury Glass
$1,498 / set
Botanic Scientific Specimen, Italy 1900
By Paravia
Located in Milan, IT
Wunderkammer, Cabinet of curiosities, they are also suitable for decorating tables.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Botanic Scientific Specimen, Italy, 1900
By Paravia
Located in Milan, IT
, corollas, scientific names and species. Today, in addition to being collected for the Wunderkammer, Cabinet
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Botanic Model, Germany, 1900
By Osterloh Modell
Located in Milan, IT
for the Wunderkammer, Cabinet of curiosities, they are also suitable for decorating tables.
Category
Early 20th Century German Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Botanic Model Brendel, Germany, 1900
By Reinhold Brendel
Located in Milan, IT
for the Wunderkammer, Cabinet of curiosities, they are also suitable for decorating tables.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Champagne Moonstone Necklace with Detachable Geode Slice Pendant, Coco Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
wear with others in your jewelry armoire - with or without this “Cabinet of Curiosities” pendant.
31.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Moonstone, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage French Ceramic Dish
Located in High Point, NC
simply another find for your cabinet of curiosities.
Category
20th Century French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage French Ceramic Dish
Located in High Point, NC
uses as a dish or simply another find for your cabinet of curiosities.
Category
20th Century French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Elegant 13-Inch Large Mounted Lobster Claw on Italian Hand-Turned Base
Located in New York, NY
or cabinet of curiosity. This lobster claw, carefully mounted for maximum visual impact, embodies the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Mounted Objects
Materials
Shell
Vintage French Ceramic Dish
Located in High Point, NC
a dish or simply another find for your cabinet of curiosities.
Category
20th Century French Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Collection of Seven 19th Century English Brass Magnifying Glasses on Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
glasses transcend their original purpose, becoming a splendid addition to your cabinet of curiosities
Category
Antique 19th Century English Mounted Objects
Materials
Brass
Botanic Model Brendel, Germany 1900
By Reinhold Brendel
Located in Milan, IT
. Today, in addition to being collected for the Wunderkammer, Cabinet of curiosities, they are also
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
19th Century Italian Ivory Painted and Carved Hand Sculpture of Female Arm
Located in Milano, MI
mid-19th century.
A perfect unique work to display in your Cabinet of Curiosities, as we did in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Pine
Antique Indian Christian Carved Wooden Shrine with Silk, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
create a cabinet of curiosities atmosphere.
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
19th Century Lizard and Snake: Nature
s Battle Captured in Gilt Bronze
Located in New York, NY
as a cabinet curiosity or collector's objet d'art.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Australian Taupe Moonstone Nuggets Chocolate Moonstone Necklace Nautilus Pendant
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
conversations starter, this elegantly understated necklace appears as though it has been plucked from a Cabinet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Coco De Mer Naturally Anthropomorphically Shaped Hinged Box from the Seychelles
Located in New York, NY
mythical properties.
They have been a staple of “Cabinet de Curiosities” and “Wunderkammerer” for
Category
20th Century Seychellois Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique Hand Carved Coco De Mer Silver Mount Nut Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
century. Antique and Vintage Carved Seed Cases and Boxes, Specimen, and Collectibles. Cabinet of
Category
Early 20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Mystic Moonstone Removable Agate Geode Druzy Egg Pendant Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
druzy geode, seems to have been plucked from a cabinet of curiosities. The smooth back side of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Moonstone, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Boucheron white gold trouble large diamond pendant, original black cord
By Boucheron
Located in Addlestone, GB
Boucheron, part of the iconic animal collection, “Cabinet de Curiosities” very rare condition, and very rare
Category
2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Exquisite Pyritized Ammonite Pair (Speetoniceras sp.) - Custom Mounted Display
Located in New York, NY
exceptional piece is perfect for any serious fossil collector's cabinet of curiosities, adding a touch of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Natural Specimens
Materials
Pyrite
Sculpture of whale vertebra in stone , with wrought iron support, Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Valladolid, ES
what is known as a cabinet of curiosities, huge collections of fossils or rare pieces of nature, shells
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Stone
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of curiosity cabinets available for sale. Each of these unique curiosity cabinets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and shell. There are 319 antique and vintage curiosity cabinets for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 9 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of curiosity cabinets available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Curiosity cabinets made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made curiosity cabinets over the years, but those made by Burroughes
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How Much are Curiosity Cabinets?
Curiosity cabinets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,429, while the lowest priced sells for $45 and the highest can go for as much as $885,000.
Questions About Curiosity Cabinets
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