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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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English Victorian Metal and Wood Birdcage
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian Metal and wood three sectioned birdcage
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bird Cages
Materials
Metal
Victorian Cast Iron Birdcage on Stand
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Very nice quality cast iron bird cage on original stand, with swinging perch, lift up door, lift out tray (slight damage), in good overall original condition.
Category
Antique 19th Century European High Victorian Urns
Materials
Metal
Antique Victorian Wire Domed Birdcage
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Victorian domed wired bird cage with gold accents.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Aesthetic Movement Bird Cages
Materials
Wire
$292 Sale Price
35% Off
American Victorian Style Blue Painted Metal Birdcage
Located in Queens, 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
