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Handsome 1920
s Napoleon Boneparte Sarreguemines France Majolica Character Mug
By Sarreguemines
Located in Red Lion, PA
, whether displayed in a library, study, or cabinet of curiosities, and a thoughtful gift for any
Category
Vintage 1920s French Hollywood Regency Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
Vintage Boho Carved Wood Turtle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
bookshelf, a sophisticated paperweight on a study desk, or an intriguing object in a cabinet of curiosities
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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
Zoë Powell, Ceramic Vessel, Vestige Series
By Zoë Powell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
housed in a Cabinet of Curiosities - - alongside pieces of natural history, falsified oddities, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Lobster sculpture Mauro Manetti italian design circa 1950
By Mauro Manetti
Located in Paris, FR
as a statement piece on a coffee table, shelf, or in a cabinet of curiosities.
Mauro Manetti is one
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter
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
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
A Pair of 18th Century Giltwood Fragments Mounted With Shells And Coral
Located in Bradenton, FL
sometimes used as an elaborate decoration in a "Cabinet Of Curiosities".
Category
Antique 18th Century Organic Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Coral
Elephant with obelisk, English 19th century, signed
Located in Madrid, ES
.
This piece is in perfect condition. Ideal as a collector's item or as a centerpiece in a cabinet of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Vintage Coastal Cast Bronze Octopus Vase - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
a standout addition to a "cabinet of curiosities" collection or a traditional library. Seize the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Bronze
Antique Print of the Deep-Sea Spiny Eel (Notacanthus nasus) – Paris, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
. This plate, focused on a deep-sea species, exemplifies the curiosity and rigor of that era’s zoological
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints
Materials
Paper
Schumacher by Charlap Hyman
Herrero Trucha Rug Small in Natural
Black
By Charlap Hyman
Herrero, Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Adam Charlap Hyman and inspired by 17th-century cabinets of curiosity, Trucha injects
Category
2010s Philippine Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Hemp
Schumacher by Charlap Hyman
Herrero Tortuga Rug in Natural
Black
By Charlap Hyman
Herrero, Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Adam Charlap Hyman and inspired by 17th-century cabinets of curiosity, the Tortuga rug
Category
2010s Philippine Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Hemp
Schumacher by Charlap Hyman
Herrero Ballena in Black
Natural Rug
By Charlap Hyman
Herrero, Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Adam Charlap Hyman and inspired by 17th-century cabinets of curiosity, Ballena is big
Category
2010s Philippine Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Hemp
Schumacher by Charlap Hyman
Herrero Trucha Rug Large in Natural
Black
By Charlap Hyman
Herrero, Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Adam Charlap Hyman and inspired by 17th-century cabinets of curiosity, Trucha injects
Category
2010s Philippine Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Hemp
Schumacher by Charlap Hyman
Herrero Caracol Rug in Natural
Black
By Charlap Hyman
Herrero, Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Adam Charlap Hyman and inspired by 17th-century cabinets of curiosity, Tigre is a
Category
2010s Philippine Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Hemp
Schumacher by Charlap Hyman
Herrero Tigre Rug in Natural
Black
By Charlap Hyman
Herrero, Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Adam Charlap Hyman and inspired by 17th-century cabinets of curiosity, Tigre is a
Category
2010s Philippine Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Hemp
Large Antique Chinese Rose Medallion Bowl, Hand-Painted, Qing Dynasty Style
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
dining table, console, or entryway.
Display on a custom stand in a cabinet of curiosities or chinoiserie
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint
$337 Sale Price
25% Off
1930s Rare Christofle Gallia Silver Plated Sauce Boat with Eagle Handle
By Christofle
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
table or in a cabinet of curiosities, it is sure to attract attention for its rarity, craftsmanship, and
Category
Early 20th Century French Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Sterling Silver Viking Longship Salt Cellar w/ Spoon
By Theobold Olson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
object that would stand out on any formal table setting or in a cabinet of curiosities.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Still Life with Hare, Partridge, Cabbage, and Wine” by Fortuné Vernier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
cabinet of curiosities.
Unframed.
Dimensions:
Canvas: 25.5" W x 31.5" H
Category
Antique 19th Century French Sporting Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Adorable Antique Silver Duo – Collectible Pepper Pots, Germany c.1910
Located in London, London
in a cabinet of curiosities, these silver shakers evoke a sense of Old World nostalgia with timeless
Category
Vintage 1910s German Tableware
Materials
Silver
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
Madidi Clouds in Midnight Medium Scale Tropical Botanical Wallpaper
By Newton Paisley
Located in Kent, GB
current trend for botanical, tropical and cabinet of curiosities themes in contemporary design
Category
2010s English Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Madidi Clouds in Midnight Tropical Botanical Wide Width Wallpaper
By Newton Paisley
Located in Kent, GB
of the current trend for botanical, tropical and cabinet of curiosities themes in contemporary design
Category
2010s English Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Madidi Clouds in Cream Tropical Botanical Wide Width Wallpaper
By Newton Paisley
Located in Kent, GB
and cabinet of curiosities themes in contemporary design. This design is part of the growing passion
Category
2010s English Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Discobolus Discus Thrower Classic Bronze Sculpture
Located in Red Lion, PA
Discobolus is a perfect addition to a library, study, or cabinet of curiosities, offering a tangible link to
Category
20th Century Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$540 Sale Price
20% Off
Miniature Salesman
s Sample French Louis XV Inlaid Jewelery Box
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
appreciate the authenticity and rarity of this piece. Whether displayed in a cabinet of curiosities, on a
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Print of Sumatran Spiders – Mygalomorphs
Jumping Spiders, c.1887
Located in Langweer, NL
fine lines and soft natural tones. Ideal for study walls, libraries, or cabinets of curiosities.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Sumatran Spiders – Orb Weavers
Jumping Spiders, c.1887
Located in Langweer, NL
fine lines and soft natural tones. Ideal for study walls, libraries, or cabinets of curiosities.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Prints
Materials
Paper
Six Carved Rock Crystal
Sterling Swan Motif Salts/ Condiments with Spoons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
only ready for use but also ideal for display in a cabinet of curiosities or alongside fine silver and
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Ribbonfish Print – Hand-Colored Lithograph of Trachypterus Bogmarus 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
settings, natural history interiors, or cabinets of curiosity. Use museum-grade glass to protect the subtle
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Arctic Chimaera Fish – Rare French Scientific Illustration 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
marine-themed interior or a cabinet of curiosities display. Use UV-protective glass to preserve the fine
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints
Materials
Paper
Vienna Woven Bronze Basket Box with Cold-Painted Rabbit, Attributed to Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Perfect for display on a desk, vanity, or within a cabinet of curiosities, this piece offers both
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Very Large Exquisite Pyritized Ammonite Pair (Speetoniceras sp.)
Located in New York, NY
exceptional piece is perfect for any serious fossil collector's cabinet of curiosities, adding a touch of
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Russian Prehistoric Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Pyrite
Carved Coconut With Sterling Silver Mounts Attributed to Horace Woodward
Co
By Horace Woodward
Co. Ltd.
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
rare survivor of the 19th Century, and would be a great addition to a cabinet of curiosities.
Marked
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Centerpieces and Tazzas
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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
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
$1,043 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Fish Plates, Pesci pattern or Passage of Fish
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
.
Context: Fornasetti and the Cabinet of Curiosities
Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988) was a celebrated Milanese
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
German Black Forest Antler Tray with Decanter and Glasses
Located in San Mateo, CA
glasses. One glass is missing. Great display piece for a cabinet of curiosities, cabin or lodge.
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Barware
Materials
Antler, Glass
Rare 18th Century English Still Life of Grapes, Peaches and Strawberries
Located in Harkstead, GB
cultural fascination with collecting, classifying, and displaying nature, seen in things like cabinets of
Category
18th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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
$142 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Enamel casket with mythological scenes signed Klein in Paris
Located in Paris, FR
strongly influenced by the Renaissance and the taste of cabinets of curiosities in vogue in the XVIth and
Category
Antique 1860s Austrian Boxes and Cases
Materials
Enamel
Coco de Mer On Custom Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
and only found in th Seychelles islands. Circa early 20th century. From the cabinet of curiosities
Category
Early 20th Century Seychellois Natural Specimens
Materials
Coconut
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
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
$45 Sale Price
40% Off
Zoë Powell, Closed Form Ceramic Sculpture, Vestige Series
By Zoë Powell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
housed in a Cabinet of Curiosities - - alongside pieces of natural history, falsified oddities, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Zoë Powell, Closed Form Ceramic Sculpture, Vestige Series
By Zoë Powell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
housed in a Cabinet of Curiosities - - alongside pieces of natural history, falsified oddities, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Zoë Powell, Ceramic Vessel, Vestige Series
By Zoë Powell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a Cabinet of Curiosities - - alongside pieces of natural history, falsified oddities, and historical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Pair of Italian 19th Century Napoleon III Lacquered Tin Lidded Vases with Scenes
Located in Atlanta, GA
, or within a cabinet of curiosities. They blend particularly well in interiors that appreciate a touch
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Vases
Materials
Tin
Zoë Powell, Ceramic Vessel, Vestige Series
By Zoë Powell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a Cabinet of Curiosities - - alongside pieces of natural history, falsified oddities, and historical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Zoë Powell, Ceramic Form Studies, Vestige Series
By Zoë Powell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sculptures.
Items from this series resemble objects that might be housed in a Cabinet of Curiosities
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$1,600 / set
Italian modern Wooden sculpture of a bone by N.F. Puccio, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
decorative object, perfect for your cabinet of curiosity. The wood has been meticulously painted to look like
Category
1990s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Aluminum Bench 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 Benches
Materials
Aluminum
$5,793 / item
Indigo Sandstone Vase B 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 Vases
Materials
Sandstone, Enamel
$1,292 / item
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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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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.
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