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Abstract Relief: flat sculpture for wall or shelf, painted
By Ava Blitz
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
"Wunderkammer," or historical cabinet of curiosities. It is signed on the back. Ava Blitz is a visual artist
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Acrylic

Fertile Sea: white abstract relief sculpture of the ocean, wall or shelf mounted
By Ava Blitz
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
or scientific curiosity in a "Wunderkammer," or historical cabinet of curiosities. It is signed on
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Large Louis XIV Style Mirror by Sophie Gallardo and Georges Cassan
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
cabinet of curiosities.
Category

2010s Wall Mirrors

Materials

Birch

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

Swimming in Black and White: painted abstract relief sculpture for wall or shelf
By Ava Blitz
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
cabinet of curiosities. It is signed on the back. Ava Blitz is a visual artist who currently divides her
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Acrylic

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

19th Century Italian Voting Box Tuscan Confraternity Carved Barrel Ballot Box
Located in Milano, MI
gem, a unique work to display in your cabinet of curiosities or in your board of directors room. Know
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Poplar

Coco De Mer Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
collectors of ethnographic and natural history artefacts originally displayed in cabinets of curiosities of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Natural Specimens

Materials

Pearl, Gilt Metal

Black Stork, "Ciconia Nigra": An 18th Century Hand-colored Frisch Engraving
By Johann Leonhard Frisch 1
Located in Alamo, CA
him to form a Cabinet of Curiosities for which he created the illustrations. Frisch is credited by
Category

1730s Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Engraving

Ostrich Egg Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
displayed in cabinets of curiosities of Kunsthammer, his pieces all using natural and often precious
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Great Britain (UK) Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Brass

Coco De Mer Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
cabinets of curiosities of Kunsthammer, his pieces all using natural and often precious materials, have a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Natural Specimens

Materials

Pearl, Brass

Coco De Mer Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
cabinets of curiosities of Kunsthammer, his pieces all using natural and often precious materials, have a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Natural Specimens

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl

Rhea Egg Lamp by Glyn Lockett
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
cabinets of curiosities of Kunsthammer, his pieces all using natural and often precious materials, have a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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

Humidor with Secret Compartment by Glynn Lockett
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

Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Silver

White Stork "Storch Ciconia": An 18th Century Hand-colored Frisch Engraving
By Johann Leonhard Frisch 1
Located in Alamo, CA
history inspired him to form a Cabinet of Curiosities for which he created the illustrations. Frisch is
Category

1730s Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Engraving

Coot Bird, "Wasserhuhn": An 18th Century Hand-colored Frisch Engraving
By Johann Leonhard Frisch 1
Located in Alamo, CA
a Cabinet of Curiosities for which he created the illustrations. Frisch is credited by some with the
Category

1730s Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Engraving

17th Century Italian Ballot Voting Urn Carved Blue and Red Painted Wood
Located in Milano, MI
times, it is truly a gem, a unique work to display in your cabinet of curiosities or in your board of
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

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

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

Young Fiddleheads (Modern Flora Still Life Print)
By Lisa A. Frank
Located in Hudson, NY
print from the artist's 'Cabinet of Curiosity' series features a romantic display young fiddleheads on a
Category

Early 2000s Modern Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Digital

Young Fiddleheads (Modern Flora Still Life Print)
By Lisa A. Frank
Located in Hudson, NY
2007. The print from the artist's 'Cabinet of Curiosity' series features a romantic display young
Category

Early 2000s Modern Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Digital

Young Fiddleheads (Modern Flora Still Life Print)
By Lisa A. Frank
Located in Hudson, NY
2007. The print from the artist's 'Cabinet of Curiosity' series features a romantic display young
Category

Early 2000s Modern 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

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

Secret Lives of the Jack in the Puplits (Modern Floral Still Life Print)
By Lisa A. Frank
Located in Hudson, NY
2007. The print from the artist's 'Cabinet of Curiosity' series features a romantic display of purple
Category

Early 2000s Modern Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Digital

Secret Lives of the Jack in the Puplits (Modern Floral Still Life Print)
By Lisa A. Frank
Located in Hudson, NY
print from the artist's 'Cabinet of Curiosity' series features a romantic display of purple and green
Category

Early 2000s Modern Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Digital

Russula with Rose of Sharon (Modern Digital Floral/Fungi 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 russula
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Digital

Russula with Rose of Sharon (Modern Digital Floral/Fungi 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 russula
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

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

Day Lily and Pomegranate Seeds (Modern Digital Print of Pink Flower 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 tropical
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Digital

Day Lily and Pomegranate Seeds (Modern Digital Print of Pink Flower 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 tropical
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Digital

Secret Lives of the Jack in the Puplits (Modern Floral Still Life Print)
By Lisa A. Frank
Located in Hudson, NY
2007. The print from the artist's 'Cabinet of Curiosity' series features a romantic display of purple
Category

Early 2000s Modern Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Digital

Day Lily and Pomegranate Seeds (Modern Digital Print of Pink Flower 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 tropical
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

19th Century, Irish Marine Botany Specimens Made for the Niagara Falls Museum
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
beginnings. In 1827, the first museum contained Thomas Barnett's own cabinet of taxidermic curiosities
Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Art

Audrey Werner, Sterling Silver and Sterling Iron Hinged Cabinet Collar, US, 1999
By Audrey Werner
Located in New York, NY
Seamlessly mixing influences from around the world, Werner works with oft-overlooked materials--including her signature black iron--to create bold pieces of striking beauty. "I am am...
Category

1990s North American Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver, Iron

Art Forms in Mechanism XVll
By Linarejos Moreno
Located in Houston, TX
discovered a collection of 19th century botanical models while researching at the Cabinet of Scientific
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Digital Pigment

Two Japanese Bronze Shells
Located in New York, NY
, aristocrats, and learned men, who incorporated them in their cabinets of curiosities. Only in Japan, however
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar s Objects

Materials

Bronze

Art Forms in Mechanism XXlll
By Linarejos Moreno
Located in Houston, TX
19th century botanical models while researching at the Cabinet of Scientific Curiosities, a Spanish
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Burlap, Archival Pigment

Art Forms in Mechanism XXl
By Linarejos Moreno
Located in Houston, TX
century botanical models while researching at the Cabinet of Scientific Curiosities, a Spanish historical
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Burlap, Archival Pigment

Art Forms in Mechanism XXll
By Linarejos Moreno
Located in Houston, TX
19th century botanical models while researching at the Cabinet of Scientific Curiosities, a Spanish
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Burlap, Archival Pigment

Art Forms in Mechanism XX
By Linarejos Moreno
Located in Houston, TX
collection of 19th century botanical models while researching at the Cabinet of Scientific Curiosities, a
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Milkweed Prairie Still Life (Modern Digital Flower Still Life Photograph)
By Lisa A. Frank
Located in Hudson, NY
artist's 'Cabinet of Curiosity' series features a dramatic display of various prairie wild flowers and
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Digital

Arranged Turkey Tails (Contemporary Still Life Photograph of Earth Toned Moss)
By Lisa A. Frank
Located in Hudson, NY
'Cabinet of Curiosity' series features an interesting arrangement of earth toned moss. Circular growths of
Category

2010s Modern Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Digital

Arranged Turkey Tails (Contemporary Still Life Photograph of Earth Toned Moss)
By Lisa A. Frank
Located in Hudson, NY
'Cabinet of Curiosity' series features an interesting arrangement of earth toned moss. Circular growths of
Category

2010s Modern Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Digital

Arranged Turkey Tails (Contemporary Still Life Photograph of Earth Toned Moss)
By Lisa A. Frank
Located in Hudson, NY
'Cabinet of Curiosity' series features an interesting arrangement of earth toned moss. Circular growths of
Category

2010s Modern Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Digital

Arranged Turkey Tails (Contemporary Still Life Photograph of Earth Toned Moss)
By Lisa A. Frank
Located in Hudson, NY
artist's 'Cabinet of Curiosity' series features an interesting arrangement of earth toned moss. Circular
Category

2010s Modern Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Digital

Antique Italian Specimen / Curiosity Cabinet
Located in Sarasota, FL
This antique Italian Specimen / Curiosity cabinet is two pieces The top cabinet having red tortoise
Category

Antique Early 1800s Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Indo-Portuguese Curiosity Cabinet Box on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
mechanism found on many antique cabinets of the early 19th century.
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Indian Baroque Cabinets

Unusual Walnut Plantation Writing Desk, Curiosity Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
desktop and two pull-out writing trays. Brass knobs, pulls and "fencing" on each of the two cabinet towers
Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Trepanning Tool, Curiosity Medical Cabinet Item
Located in North Beninngton, VT
18th century trepanning tool. Great curiosity cabinet item. This tool was originally thought to
Category

Antique 1750s Scientific Instruments

Iner Ear for Cabinet of Curiosity Early 20th Century
Located in Couzon au Mont d Or, FR
piedestal. Perfect for a cabinet of curiosity, it was at the origin for student of Prague university, circa
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Beech

Original Work by Christian Astuguevieille, Signed, Dated 2007
By Christian Astuguevieille
Located in Paris, FR
set of his contemporary curiosity cabinet - unique piece - Dimensions: 39 x 26 x 6 cm.
Category

Early 2000s French Other Animal Sculptures

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Curiosity Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

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 Watts, George Wright of London and American Cabinet Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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
  • 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.