Large and Decorative Birdcage On Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. Dimensions: Overall - 32 1/8" W x 14" D x 67" H Stand: 29" H x 26 3/4" W x 17 1/2" D Birdcage: 39 1/2" H x
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20th Century Adirondack Bird Cages
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Other, Iron, Wire
Birdcage On Stand
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
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Antique 19th Century European High Victorian Urns
Materials
Metal
Antique Victorian Wire Domed Birdcage on Stand
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Victorian domed wired bird cage with gold accents. On stand.
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Vintage 1940s American Aesthetic Movement Bird Cages
Materials
Wire
Large 19th C. Hand Crafted Birdcage on Stand Antique Decorative Interior Design
$18,000Sale Price|37% Off
H 71 in W 45 in D 24 in
Large 19th C. Hand Crafted Birdcage on Stand Antique Decorative Interior Design
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Large 19th C. Hand Crafted Birdcage on Stand Antique Decorative Interior Design. Rare and imposing
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Antique 19th Century French Bird Cages
Materials
Metal, Iron
Regency Style Tole Birdcage on Stand, USA, 20th Century
$720Sale Price|20% Off
H 57 in W 14 in D 14 in
Regency Style Tole Birdcage on Stand, USA, 20th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
This 20th-century Regency Style birdcage is a romantic tribute to a time when beauty graced even
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1990s American Regency Bird Cages
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Metal
Pavilion Birdcage
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An exceptional Regency design architectural birdcage on stand painted in faux red lacquer. Please
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Mahogany
Antique Game Table Chessboard Birdcage Mahogany Satinwood Tripod England
$7,697
H 27.96 in W 30.91 in D 28.55 in
Antique Game Table Chessboard Birdcage Mahogany Satinwood Tripod England
Located in Munich, DE
table top with a birdcage. It stands on a tripod with pad feet. This charming piece of furniture is a
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Antique 1780s English George III Game Tables
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Mid 19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Carved Centre Table
$8,895
H 28.35 in W 54.73 in D 29.53 in
Mid 19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Carved Centre Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
on an impressive solid walnut, basket shaped “birdcage” base. The base stands on elegantly shaped
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Fine and Rare English George III Birdcage on Stand, circa 1780
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H 72 in W 36.5 in D 16.5 in
Fine and Rare English George III Birdcage on Stand, circa 1780
Located in New York, NY
This fine and rare English George III period birdcage is tripartite in form, with a mahogany frame
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Bird Cages
Materials
Metal, Wire
Beechwood wire colored glass and brass birdcase on stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large Napoleon III beechwod, wire, colored glass, and brass birdcage on stand, in the form of a
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Antique 19th Century French Bird Cages
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Wire, Brass
Impressive Bird Cage on Stand in The Manner of Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A tall and architectural metal birdcage on fiber cast stand. The look is highly decorative with a
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bird Cages
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Metal
Birdcage-on-Stand
Located in Bronx, NY
Large English White-Painted Wire and Wood Domed and Turreted "Kew" Birdcage-on-Stand, in the Late
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Wrought Iron Birdcage on Stand
Located in Astoria, NY
Wrought iron birdcage on stand, with adjustable door, unmarked. 68" H x 23" in diameter. Dealer
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Wooden Canary Birdcage on Stand
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Wooden canary birdcage on stand Keeping song birds is a great favorite this is a very attractive
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Wood
Wrought Iron Birdcage on Stand, Plant Display
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Wrought iron birdcage on stand, plant display A great favourite this is a very attractive
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Iron
c.1930 American Copper Hatbox Birdcage on Stand by Hendryx
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Awesome vintage copper Art Deco "Hatbox" birdcage on stand designed by Hendryx. Having cornered the
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Vintage 1930s American Bird Cages
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Copper
French Birdcage on Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Period early 19th century birdcage on later stand (2 tin feeders). Fan topped side details. Later
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Metal
Maitland-Smith Mahogany Architectural Birdcage on Stand
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare Maitland-Smith architectural bird cage on Stand featuring hand-carved mahogany Baroque style
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Early 20th Century French Metal Birdcage on Stand
Located in High Point, NC
A metal birdcage produced in France circa 1900. Elevated on a sculptural stand with richly molded
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Regency Style Tole Birdcage on Stand, USA 20th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
This 20th-century Regency Style birdcage is a romantic tribute to a time when beauty graced even
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1990s American Regency Bird Cages
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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
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Early 20th Century Victorian Bird Cages
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Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Painted Iron Birdcage on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
cage. Crafted in France, circa 1920 and made of metal, the impressive free standing cage stands on five
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bird Cages
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Metal
Monumental Mahogany Sacre Coeur Cathedral Bird Cage on Stand, 20th Century
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H 74.81 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Monumental Mahogany Sacre Coeur Cathedral Bird Cage on Stand, 20th Century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
This is a truly spectacular and monumental vintage mahogany birdcage on stand based on a grand
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bird Cages
Materials
Metal
Monumental Mahogany Sacre Coeur Cathedral Bird Cage on Stand, 20th Century
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H 67.72 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Monumental Mahogany Sacre Coeur Cathedral Bird Cage on Stand, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a truly spectacular and monumental vintage mahogany birdcage on stand based on a grand
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Vintage 1950s Bird Cages
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Iron Octogon Pagoda Birdcage House on Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 20th century bird cage on stand. Made of iron with a pagoda style top and eight sided
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20th Century Chinoiserie Bird Cages
Materials
Iron
Victorian Ebony and Gilt Faux Marble Decorated Birdcage on a Stand
Located in Manhasset, NY
A Victorian ebony and gilt faux marble decorated birdcage on a stand. This functional birdcage has
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Mid-20th Century Early Victorian Bird Cages
Vintage Metal Birdcage On Stand, Newly Powder-Coated In Bright Sunshine Yellow
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Vintage Metal Birdcage On Stand, Newly Powder-Coated In Bright Sunshine Yellow
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage metal birdcage on decorated wooden stand. The birdcage and stand is newly powder-coated in
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Bird Cages
Materials
Metal
French Painted Wrought Iron Bird Cage on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous French balloon birdcage on stand. Handmade from wrought iron and finished in a distressed
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Bird Cages
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Birdcage with Glass and Chrome Accents
Located in Astoria, NY
Art Deco period birdcage on stand, made in partly enameled black metal with accents and elements in
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Bird Cages
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Metal, Chrome
1920's Brass Bird Cage on Adjustable Stand Beautiful Original Aged Patina
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H 70.87 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
1920's Brass Bird Cage on Adjustable Stand Beautiful Original Aged Patina
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Charming "Roaring" 1920's Victorian Brass Birdcage on stand This birdcage is in all original
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Bird Cages
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Brass, Zinc
Maitland Smith Mahogany Victorian Bird Cage
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
craftsmanship. Incredible center piece full of surprising details. Height of birdcage on stand: 65 inches
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Late 20th Century American Victorian Bird Cages
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Mahogany
Early 19th Century Empire Inlaid Mahogany Tilt Top Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
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French Birdcage on Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Birdcage on Stand
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French Bird Cages
Vintage Birdcage on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Brass birdcage on stand.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Bird Cages
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Brass
19th Century French Birdcage on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Metal 19th Century birdcage on stand. Original white paint.
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Antique 19th Century French Bird Cages
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Metal
19th Century French Birdcage on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Metal 19th Century birdcage on stand. Original white paint.
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Antique 19th Century French Bird Cages
Materials
Metal
Birdcage on Stand
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Iron birdcage on a custom stand.
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Early 20th Century French Bird Cages
Materials
Iron
Oak Birdcage on Stand
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
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Monumental Vintage Iron Birdcage on Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical iron birdcage with unusual shape- and truly functional!
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Vintage 1950s American Bird Cages
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Iron
19th Century Elaborate French Birdcage on Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century birdcage of large dimensions mounted on original stand, fashioned from fine steel or
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Garden Ornaments
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Iron, Steel
AN ENGLISH COLONIAL MAHOGANY BIRDCAGE ON STAND
Located in San Francisco, CA
AN ARCHITECTURAL ENGLISH COLONIAL MAHOGANY QUADRANGULAR BIRDCAGE AND STAND WITH LATER ALLIGATOR
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20th Century Bird Cages
Chinese Black and Red Lacquer and Parcel Gilt Birdcage on Stand
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese black and red lacquer and parcel-gilt birdcage (bird cage) on stand. The rectangular cage
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Bird Cages
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Birdcage
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Birdcage on Stand in crusty white paint
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Early 20th Century French Bird Cages
French Bird Cage on Stand
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Highly decorative large french wire birdcage on stand
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Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
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Iron
Large Wire Birdhouse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Extraordinary birdcage on stand. Room for lots of birdies!
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Vintage 1950s American Bird Cages
Materials
Metal
A Very Unusual Birdcage on a Stand in the Shape of a Dutch Home
Located in New York, NY
A very unusual birdcage in the shape of a classic Dutch home. The birdcage consists of a faux brick
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Early 20th Century Dutch Bird Cages
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Chinese Black Lacquer and Parcel Gilt Birdcage and Stand
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Chinese black and red lacquer and parcel-gilt birdcage (bird cage) on stand. The
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20th Century Chinese Lacquer
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Wire
French Birdcage
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
3 house French birdcage on new stand. Please contact for current availability or more information.
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Ivory Chinese Birdcage
Located in Nashville, TN
Hand carved ivory birdcage on an ivory stand. Two birds on the inside, two birds on the top and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Bird Cages
Materials
Ivory
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Find many varieties of an authentic birdcage on stand available at 1stDibs. A birdcage on stand — often made from metal, wood and copper — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect birdcage on stand — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A birdcage on stand made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made birdcage on stand over the years, but those crafted by Maitland Smith are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Finding the Right Bird-cages for You
Antique, new and vintage bird cages are popular collector’s items, and as decorative accents, they’re versatile. No matter what specific furniture style, color palette or general theme you’ve pursued for your interior, a bird cage can be the perfect centerpiece to draw the eye.
The earliest and most notable uses of bird cages can be traced all the way back to ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, Greece and Rome. In the early 20th century, birds were the most popular indoor pets in America. Today, if you’ve got a bird cage but aren’t keeping a bird as a pet, there are a wealth of bird cage home decor ideas to introduce in any room in your home.
Because of their unique shape, bird cages can help bring much-needed visual flair and textural contrast to a home office. Suspend a bird cage populated with your treasured collectibles over your desk or reading nook in your home office or study, or think of it as housing for a provocative lighting solution and add ceramic chandeliers or candle enclosures to give your workspace a warm nostalgic feel.
There are also several ways to accent a living room, entryway or bedroom with vintage bird cages. When repurposed as home accents, bird cages stand as a centerpiece for dining-table decor with ribbons, fruits and flowers or as a candleholder. A bird cage filled with gourds, acorn squash and pumpkins can add a festive air to meals outdoors during a brisk autumn evening or perhaps brighten up your patio or firepit area for a garden party over the summer. Indoors, pair an old bird cage or two with decorative glass or ceramic sculptures for a focal point, or add your favorite potted plants or other greenery to bring natural elements to a corner of your dining room. Vintage bird cages can serve as unconventional display cases for photography or paintings as well.
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- What is a smoking stand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A smoking stand is a metal or wood stand for holding an ashtray. Traditionally, it was the go-to spot for the smoker of the house, with all necessary accessories like a humidor, cigar cutters, and a removable ashtray. Visit 1stDibs for a range of vintage smoking stands and other tobacco accessories.
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- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024What AP stands for in watches is Audemars Piguet, the name of a Swiss luxury watchmaker. Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet founded the company in 1875. They made a perfect pair as business partners. Audemars, the more technically minded of the two, oversaw production, while Piguet specialized in quality control and led the business and marketing aspects of the outfit. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of Audemars Piguet watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024A painter's stand is called an easel. Reportedly, the name traces back to the late 16th- and early 17th-century Dutch word "ezel," which refers to a donkey. There are two possible reasons why this word became the name of an artist's stand. The first is that donkeys were commonly used to haul objects, much like an easel holds an artist's supply. Another possibility is that in English, a supporting frame was sometimes referred to as a horse. The Dutch may have drawn inspiration from this tradition and chosen the word for a donkey to describe the frame that supports an artist's canvas and paints. On 1stDibs, find a range of easels.
- What is the best tree stand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The best tree stand for coats is one which stands at least 5 feet tall, has a steady base and is big enough to hang clothes and clothing accessories such as hats or scarves. On 1stDibs find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary tree stands.
- What is the best stand up desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best stand-up desk adjusts to as low as the shortest sitting elbow height and at least as high as the tallest standing elbow height. A bamboo stand-up desk is said to be strong and durable. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage stand-up desks .
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023The purpose of a valet stand is to keep clothing and accessories within easy reach and free of wrinkles while you're dressing. These pieces of furniture get their name from the valet, a servant who assisted their employer with tasks like dressing and shaving. Find a variety of valet stands on 1stDibs.
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