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Is curio cabinet short for curiosity cabinet?
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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.
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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Shop for Used Curio Cabinets on 1stDibs
Early 1900s Curio Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, CA
Early 1900s lighted curio cabinet with glass doors.
Category
Early 20th Century American Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Wood
Italian Early 19th Century Curio Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hidden drawers and more with this fabulous curio cabinet.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Napoleon III Caribbean Mahogany Curio Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
Napoleon III Caribbean mahogany, brass-mounted and gilt curio cabinet, circa 1840.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Jansen Mahogany Desk and Curio Cabinet
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Stamped Jansen Mahogany Desk, Curio Cabinet, Bookcase or Vitrine, Louis XVI
A finely constructed
Category
Vintage 1930s Argentine Louis XV Desks
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Dutch Curio Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
The 19th Century Dutch Curio Cabinet is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design, epitomizing the
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
Charming Mahogany Small Curio Cabinet on Feet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A charming medium sized antique mahogany curio cabinet on four turned feet having handsome
Category
Vintage 1940s American Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
