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What is a specimen cabinet?

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What is a specimen cabinet?
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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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

Antique Music Cabinet, English, Document, Specimen Drawers, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
specimen drawers, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Fabulously rare and unusual stand with
Category

Early 20th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Specimen Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A lovely little antique Victorian burr walnut specimen chest of drawers. This was made in England
Category

Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Specimen Collector's Chest of Drawers, English, Artist's Case, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique specimen collector’s chest of drawers. An English supply cabinet in walnut
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Milk Glass, Walnut

ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780-1820 SEASHELL SPECIMEN COLLECTORS CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
perfect lightly restored Circa 1780-1820 Georgian salesman sample Chest of drawers which has been used as
Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood, Satinwood

Antique Victorian Oak Specimen Chest
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique Victorian oak specimen chest. This was made in England, it dates from around
Category

Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

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