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Large 19thC English Specimen Display Cabinet / Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890 Large 19thC English Pine Specimen Display Cabinet / Bookcase with adjustable shelving
Category

Antique 1890s English Vitrines

Materials

Pine

Large Cabinet Pyrite & Calcite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large cabinet pyrite and calcite specimen originating from Madagascar, displayed on one of
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pyrite

Large Cabinet Pyrite & Calcite Specimen
Large Cabinet Pyrite & Calcite Specimen
H 15.16 in W 10.04 in D 10.04 in
Collection of Museum Mineral Specimens in Display Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of museum mineral specimens in a display case with a removable lid. Presented in a
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Collection of 5 Cabinet Natural Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
cabinet specimens, some with original labels and tags detailing their provenance. Highlights of the
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 7 Small Cabinet Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied and colourful collection of 7 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Norwegian Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 5 Large Cabinet Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
plaster plinth. Included in the set are a range of outstanding large cabinet specimens, formed by nature
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Natural Botryoidal Chrysocolla Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
stunning piece, standing out as a bright and eye-catching feature of a collector’s cabinet. Specimen only
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Natural Botryoidal Chrysocolla Specimen
Natural Botryoidal Chrysocolla Specimen
H 7.68 in W 6.89 in D 6.7 in
Blacknite Quartz Cluster Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual blacknite quartz cluster specimen with covelline and bornite from Ambositra, Madagascar
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Precious Stone

Blacknite Quartz Cluster Specimen
Blacknite Quartz Cluster Specimen
H 6.7 in W 7.88 in D 6.7 in
Large Pyrite Cluster Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large pyrite cluster specimen originating from Peru, displayed on one of our exclusive museum
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Natural Specimens

Materials

Pyrite

Large Pyrite Cluster Specimen
Large Pyrite Cluster Specimen
H 15.16 in W 11.42 in D 10.04 in
Natural Witherite Plate Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Jasperware range. With its plinth, this striking witherite specimen will make a stunning display piece. It
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Natural Witherite Plate Specimen
Natural Witherite Plate Specimen
H 8.67 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Prehistoric Fossil Fish Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
a display cabinet, filled with other prehistoric finds and curiosities, or as the focal point of a
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Metal

Prehistoric Fossil Fish Specimen
Prehistoric Fossil Fish Specimen
H 14.18 in W 29.14 in D 5.52 in
Natural Chrysocolla Malachite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
collector’s cabinet, mounted on a bespoke steel stand for display. First discovered over 4000 years ago
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite, Steel

Natural Chrysocolla Malachite Specimen
Natural Chrysocolla Malachite Specimen
H 20.87 in W 9.85 in D 7.88 in
Very Large Natural Quartz Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
for display on a sideboard or within a collector’s cabinet. Specimen only, ex. stand: H21 x W29 x D11
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Quartz

Very Large Natural Quartz Specimen
Very Large Natural Quartz Specimen
H 12.01 in W 11.42 in D 10.04 in
Very Large Botryoidal Hematite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
, this hematite specimen will make a striking display piece. It will look impressive on a sideboard
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Very Large Botryoidal Hematite Specimen
Very Large Botryoidal Hematite Specimen
H 10.63 in W 10.24 in D 10.04 in
Large Botryoidal Green Malachite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Information Specimen only: H16 x W23 x D13 cm, 5.2kg Comes with an exclusive medium custom-made display
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Botryoidal Green Malachite Specimen
Large Botryoidal Green Malachite Specimen
H 8.86 in W 9.06 in D 6.7 in
Large Natural Chalcedony Plate Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural Chalcedony plate specimen originating from Madagascar. Chalcedony, from the Latin
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Natural Chalcedony Plate Specimen
Large Natural Chalcedony Plate Specimen
H 15.36 in W 8.67 in D 3.55 in
Natural Ammonite Death Bed Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
a stunning new display or decorative piece for any home, or collectors cabinet. More on Ammonite/s
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Natural Ammonite Death Bed Specimen
Natural Ammonite Death Bed Specimen
H 9.85 in W 16.93 in D 3.75 in
Large Natural Amethyst Plate Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
for an interior display or collectors cabinet. Its colour is most evenly distributed in the individual
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst

Large Natural Amethyst Plate Specimen
Large Natural Amethyst Plate Specimen
H 12.41 in W 11.62 in D 4.53 in
Large Sculptural Blue Sodalite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large sculptural blue sodalite granite specimen with a polished face and a roughly shaped ‘live
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Granite

Large Sculptural Blue Sodalite Specimen
Large Sculptural Blue Sodalite Specimen
H 26.78 in W 18.51 in D 16.15 in
Natural Lapis Lazuli Plate Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
certainly make for an impressive display piece in any home, or in a collectors cabinet. Distinct crystals
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Natural Lapis Lazuli Plate Specimen
Natural Lapis Lazuli Plate Specimen
H 10.63 in W 7.49 in D 1.58 in
Antique Display Cabinet - Georgian Mahogany Specimen 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A Lovely Mahogany display cabinet with Georgian elements. Standing on Bracket feet with an
Category

Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Collection of Mounted Native Copper Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
display base. Ex. private British collection, this group includes a range of superb specimens including
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper

Collection of Large Mounted Natural Coral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A decorative group of large mounted natural coral specimens displayed on our medium painted plaster
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Collection of Amethyst, Celestite & Limonite Quartz Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautiful collection of three large cabinet mineral specimens including amethyst, blue celestite
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Zambian Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Large Natural Silky or Fibrous Malachite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
for an interior display or collectors cabinet. More on silky malachite Silky Malachite was one of
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Collection of Large Mounted Native Copper & Silver Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A decorative group of 6 large mounted natural native, copper and silver specimens displayed on our
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Australian Natural Specimens

Materials

Silver, Copper

Collection of Natural History Specimens in Antique Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Collection of natural history specimens in an antique glazed display case. Housing 27 exquisite
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier British Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Set of Three Painted Dyed Ostrich Egg Specimens
Located in Rio Vista, CA
pieces perfect for a cabinet of curiosities or display on a pedestal. Each one is unique and different
Category

20th Century American Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Collection of Museum Minerals in Display Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
sculptural piece for an interior display or collectors cabinet. More about the minerals inside... Gold is a
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of Museum Minerals in Display Case
Collection of Museum Minerals in Display Case
H 15.36 in W 19.69 in D 2.37 in
Collection of Museum Minerals in Display Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
38 specimens are an impressive sculptural piece for an interior display or collectors cabinet. More
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of Museum Minerals in Display Case
Collection of Museum Minerals in Display Case
H 15.36 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in
Exquisite Pyritized Ammonite Pair (Speetoniceras sp.) - Custom Mounted Display
Located in New York, NY
original organic material was replaced with pyrite, resulting in a strikingly beautiful specimen. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Natural Specimens

Materials

Pyrite

Victorian Period Specimen Cabinet
Located in Hudson, NY
protection and display space. The cabinet made circa 1860 is early in the period and well crafted from choice
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Pine

Victorian Period Specimen Cabinet
Victorian Period Specimen Cabinet
H 31.75 in W 40.5 in D 22.75 in
Antique Calligrapher's Case, English, Specimen, Collector's Cabinet, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique calligrapher's case. An English, mahogany 3 drawer specimen cabinet, dating to
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Period Inlaid Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pietra Dura marble and semi precious stone inlaid specimen cabinet. The small scale cabinet is raised by
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Italian Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, giltwood, and gilt metal specimen cabinet. The three door thirteen drawer cabinet is raised by an elegant
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Dental Engineer's Specimen Drawers, English, Admindex, Filing Cabinet
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage dental engineer's specimen drawers. An English, enamelled steel Admindex filing
Category

Mid-20th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Spanish 18th Century Fruitwood, Rosewood and Ormolu Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
central finial, while the frieze displays a lovely carved recessed diamond design. The cabinet above
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

French 18th Century Louis XIV Period Boulle Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and high quality French 18th century Louis XIV period Boulle specimen cabinet. The
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Walnut and Iron Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome Italian 17th century Baroque period Walnut and iron specimen cabinet. The three door
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Antique Music Cabinet, English, Document, Specimen Drawers, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique music cabinet. An English, mahogany and boxwood inlaid document stand or
Category

Early 20th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Italian Early 19th Century Ebony, Tortoiseshell and Bone Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular Italian early 19th century ebony, tortoiseshell and bone specimen cabinet. The two
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Ebony

Flemish Early 19th Century Rosewood, Mahogany, Ebony, & Ormolu Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, Tortoiseshell and ormolu specimen cabinet. The fifteen drawer one door cabinet is raised by its original base
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood

Azurite with Malachite From Laos
Located in New York, NY
This specimen from Laos displays a stunning deep-blue azurite on a verdant backdrop of light green
Category

2010s Southeast Asian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Malachite

Stilbite and Green Apophyllite from India
Located in New York, NY
This cabinet size display piece and combination specimen features huge peach-hued stilbite crystals
Category

2010s Indian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Stilbite and Green Apophyllite from India II
Located in New York, NY
This cabinet size display piece and combination specimen features huge peach-hued stilbite crystals
Category

2010s Indian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Large Natural Carboniferous Fossilised Fern
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
would certainly make a stunning new display or decorative piece for any home or collectors cabinet
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Natural Carboniferous Fossilised Fern
Large Natural Carboniferous Fossilised Fern
H 14.97 in W 16.34 in D 0.79 in
Collection of Minerals in Fan-shaped Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
decorative pieces for a sideboard or collector’s cabinet, showcasing wondrous specimens of the natural world
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pyrite

Collection of Minerals in Fan-shaped Case
Collection of Minerals in Fan-shaped Case
H 3.55 in W 16.34 in D 11.62 in
Mordenite on Green Apophyllite
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous, lustrous, large cabinet size specimen from India features a snowball-like puff of
Category

2010s Indian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Mordenite on Green Apophyllite
Mordenite on Green Apophyllite
H 7.5 in W 10 in D 4.75 in
Gallery-Grade Agate Geode with Rare Goethite (AKA Cacoxenite) Flower
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
natural sculpture to add to your Crystal Cabinet, surely deserving a top spot. This specimen has many
Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Collection of 7 Ammonite Fossils
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
years old, making fascinating display pieces for a collector’s cabinet. Additional Dimensions Largest
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Collection of 7 Ammonite Fossils
Collection of 7 Ammonite Fossils
H 6.7 in W 6.7 in D 4.14 in
Large Natural Tropaeum Ammonite Fossil
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
collector’s cabinet or interior display. Provenance From the fascinating collection of Gordon Walkden (1944
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Large Natural Tropaeum Ammonite Fossil
Large Natural Tropaeum Ammonite Fossil
H 18.51 in W 18.12 in D 10.04 in
Amethyst Plate with Rare Golden Goethite (Cacoxenite) Amethyst Flower Rosettes
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
natural sculpture to add to your Crystal Cabinet, surely deserving a top spot. This specimen has many
Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Rare Amethyst Geode Cathedral with Intact Rose Quartz Pseudomorph Flowers
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
many flowers that could be standalone cabinet specimens, they form in clusters. The geode was cut in
Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Emerald Single Crystal Cast from Colombia // 56.72 Grams
Located in New York, NY
color – displays an incredible gemmyness, especially around the large bevel termination. It is actually
Category

2010s Colombian Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal

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

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

Ostrich Egg Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
Ostrich Egg Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
H 12.21 in W 7.09 in D 8.67 in
Coco De Mer Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
great 16th century collectors of ethnographic and natural history artefacts originally displayed in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Natural Specimens

Materials

Pearl, Brass

Coco De Mer Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
Coco De Mer Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
H 24.02 in W 9.06 in D 9.45 in
Coco De Mer Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
great 16th century collectors of ethnographic and natural history artefacts originally displayed in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Natural Specimens

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl

Coco De Mer Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
Coco De Mer Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
H 16.15 in W 10.63 in D 6.3 in
Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Period Ten-Drawer, One Door Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ten drawer, one door specimen cabinet. The cabinet is raised by claw and ball feet below a mottled
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Fruitwood

Important & Unique Arts and Crafts Display / Drinks Cabinet by Napoleon Le Grand
By Napoleon le Grand
Located in Lisse, NL
one of our other listings, here is the original and unique display or tea cabinet from 't Modelhuis by
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Oak, Satinwood

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Find many varieties of an authentic specimen display cabinet available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every specimen display cabinet was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a specimen display cabinet, we have 139 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer specimen display cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right specimen display cabinet, those designed in Victorian, Baroque and Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made specimen display cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Glyn Lockett, Rached Sultan and Royal Doulton are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Specimen Display Cabinet?

A specimen display cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,023, while the lowest priced sells for $171 and the highest can go for as much as $557,958.
Questions About Specimen Display Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The purpose of a display cabinet is to protect items while keeping them visible. Glass panels allow you to see what's inside, but the enclosed design keeps out dust and debris. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of display cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Another common name for a display cabinet is a display case. People may also call them show cabinets, show cases or vitrines. By any name, this type of case good allows people to view and display decorative objects, collectibles, trophies and other objects while it protects the contents with glass doors. On 1stDibs, find a variety of display cabinets.