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Nils Jonsson HJN Danish Teak Double-Dresser
By Nils Jonsson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
is an exemplary specimen of Danish cabinet making. Tightly dovetailed drawers, no particle board
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Petite Antique French Normandy Bibliotheque w/Drawer
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Absolutely breathtaking original antique French Normandy bibliotheque or china cabinet. This
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Wire
Scandinavian Modern Teak Double Dresser Made in Denmark
By Nils Jonsson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
is an exemplary specimen of Danish cabinet making. Tightly dovetailed drawers, beautiful teak wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Natural Giant Sized Clam Seashell in Near Pristine Condition
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
prized shell would also be equally at home as a specimen in the cabinet of a passionate collector.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Prehistoric Nautical Objects
“Poppies” by Hasharat – 19th Century Glass Cloche with Butterflies
Located in New York, NY
contemporary sculptural aesthetics, ideal for collectors of entomological art or rare cabinet curiosities. All
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Taxidermy
Materials
Glass
Ib Kofod-Larsen for Fredericia Moblefabrik Teak Nightstand End Table Set
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Fredericia
Located in Chattanooga, TN
-Larsen for Fredericia Moblefabrik. These are an exemplary specimens of Danish cabinet making. Tightly
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Teak
Specimen cabinet in burled walnut on stand
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Specimen cabinet in burled walnut on stand
Category
Antique 19th Century English Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Wood
A Biedermeier Specimen Cabinet.
Located in New York, NY
The tall glazed cabinet in maple veneers with a deep drawer at the base and hidden draw in the
Category
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Materials
Glass
19th Century Specimen Cabinet
Located in Aurora, OR
specimens, such as butterflies and other insects, hence their ability to open and extend from either side of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Sideboards
Materials
Oak
Collectors Specimen Cabinet, English, circa 1880
Located in Honiton, Devon
Fine quality English mahogany collectors cabinet, circa 1880
This delightful cabinet has an
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
A pair of specimen Museum Cabinets
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A pair of exceptional specimen cabinets , ex British museum. Sign written to the top of both
Category
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Collectors Cabinet in Walnut
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4683 Fine quality Victorian figured walnut specimen cabinet, having figured top above 8 mahogany
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique Walnut Cabinet, Victorian Display Cabinet, Scotland, 1880s
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique walnut cabinet, Victorian collectors display cabinet, specimen cabinet on stand, Scotland
Category
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Specimen or collector
s cabinet
Located in North Egremont, MA
Walnut multidrawer cabinet with panelled sides. Drawers have numbered plates and ebonized knobs
Category
Antique 19th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique Oak Specimen, Smokers, Pipe Cabinet, Scotland 1906, H261
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak specimen, smokers, pipe cabinet, Scotland 1906. H261
Scotland
1906
Solid oak
Original
Category
Vintage 1910s Scottish Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Miniature Walnut Wellington Chest/End Table, England, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Miniature Burl Walnut Wellington Chest/Specimen Cabinet with Six Drawers Fitted With Interior Glass
Category
Antique 19th Century English End Tables
Materials
Burl, Walnut
Fun Pair of Italian Specimen Display Cases-
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian paint and gilt wood specimen display case
the foliate carved arched case with three
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets
English Pine Specimen Chest
Located in Pasadena, CA
This small scale pine Victorian chest was originally used to store specimen collections. The pine
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Howl Studios Grotto Revival Specimen Shelf / Bookcase
Located in Austin, TX
Hand crafted from reclaimed Iowa barn lumber, this shelf represents the beauty of decay and faded elegance. Hand carved coral branches weave their way through the middle of the case...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bookcases
Sheet Music Cabinets, File Cabinets, Walnut, Scotland 1910, Antiques, B1208
Located in Vancouver, BC
Sheet music cabinets, specimen chests, file cabinets, walnut, Scotland 1910, antique furniture
Category
Vintage 1910s Scottish Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Brass-Clad Midcentury Two-Door Cabinet
Located in Oaks, PA
Brass-clad Midcentury two-door cabinet. The specimen walnut case with large dovetail construction
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Late 17th Century Augsburg Marquetry Cabinet
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A good late 17th century Augsburg carved open specimen marquetry cabinet on stand. Incorporating
Category
Antique Late 17th Century English Cabinets
Antique French 19th Century Twenty-Four Drawer Specimen Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
A very handsome antique French 19th Century twenty-four drawer specimen chest, with original solid
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Rosewood Pier Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunningly beautiful small freestanding 19th century rosewood pier cabinet bookcase with specimen
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Antique Victorian Walnut Collectors Cabinet, Apothecary, Scotland 1890, B36y
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian walnut collectors cabinet, Apothecary, Specimen, Scotland 1890, B36y
Scotland
Category
Antique 1890s Scottish Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Extensive Specimen Collection of Woods Housed in Perfect Midcentury Cabinet
Located in London, GB
collection of wood specimens approx 250 from Australian Canadian and African timber associations with folders
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century, Japanese Parquetry Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
A mid/late 19th century, Japanese specimen wood parquetry inlaid cabinet of excellent quality
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-19th Century Three-Drawer Butterfly Specimen Cabinet Display
Located in Stamford, CT
Three-drawer specimen cabinet display with three total rare mounted butterflies, circa 1850s. Most
Category
Antique 1850s American Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Smokers Cabinet, Antique Specimen Cabinet, Oak, Scotland, 1895, B1460
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique smokers cabinet, antique specimen cabinet, oak, Scotland 1895, Antique Furniture, B1460
Category
Antique 1890s European Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Three-Drawer Butterfly Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
Federal style American mahogany specimen cabinet with thirty butterfly specimens under a glass top
Category
Antique 19th Century American Federal Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
English Specimen Collection with 19th Century Mahogany and Glass Vitrine
Located in Concord, MA
Specimen collection with 19th century mahogany and glass vitrine, comprised of approximately 37
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Vitrines
Mid Century Marble Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
Two door cabinet with various specimens of marble, circa mid-20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Late 18th C English Regency Bookshelf with Specimen Marble Top
Located in Charleston, SC
half wide. The top of this piece is decorated with a specimen marble top. The piece has bun feet and is
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Marble
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Specimen Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of specimen cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct specimen cabinets — often made from wood, stone and metal — can elevate any home. Find 263 antique and vintage specimen cabinets at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 21 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Specimen cabinets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Specimen cabinets made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made specimen cabinets over the years, but those made by Nils Jonsson, Bolette Natanson and Fredericia are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Specimen Cabinets?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,100, while they’re typically $44 on the low end and $619,387 highest priced.
Questions About Specimen Cabinets
- What is a specimen cabinet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
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