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What does a birdcage symbolize?
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What a birdcage symbolizes depends on whether or not a bird is pictured inside of it. An empty birdcage tends to represent freedom, while one actively home to a bird suggests imprisonment. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique and vintage birdcages.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Victorian Birdcage on 1stDibs
Vintage Maitland-Smith Monumental Victorian Birdcage
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Free shipping in the continental United States.
Over 6 feet tall.
RARE Maitland Smith birdcage
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Bird Cages
Materials
Metal
Antique Wooden Birdcage Mansion House or Castle
Located in Antwerp, BE
Old wooden birdcage in the shape of a Victorian mansion house or castle.
This large birdcage house
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Bird Cages
Materials
Glass, Wood
American Victorian Style Blue Painted Metal Birdcage
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian style blue painted metal birdcage with iron scroll base and perforated roof.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Bird Cages
Materials
Metal
Victorian Wicker Square Table with Cabriole Birdcage Legs
Located in Miami Beach, FL
curlicue base. At the base of the legs is a "birdcage" openwork feature, resembling a lace foot on the legs
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian End Tables
Materials
Wood, Wicker
Victorian 6' Tall Hand Carved Mahogany Birdcage on Stand
Located in West Hartford, CT
Exquisite bird cage on stand featuring intricately hand carved mahogany Victorian style palatial
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Bird Cages
Materials
Wood
Vintage Wrought Iron Victorian Style Scrolling Wire Metal Garden Birdcage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage wrought iron Victorian style scrolling wire metal 58" tall garden birdcage. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
