Black Curio Cabinet
Black Burl Art Deco Curio Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in a luxurious silent black finish with brass accents, this cabinet exudes timeless
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
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
Antique Gothic Arts & Crafts Black Forest Walnut Carved Small Wall Curio Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gothic Arts & Crafts Black Forest Walnut Carved Small Wall Curio Cabinet. Item features
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Black Forest Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
$895
H 24.5 in W 19.5 in D 7.5 in
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Curio Cabinets
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Chinese Chippendale-style (19/20th Century) mahogany curio display cabinets with
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Antique 19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
Antique Victorian Black Forest Carved Round Wall Mirror Curio Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian black forest carved round wall mirrror curio cabinet. Item features round beveled
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
$650
H 21.5 in W 21.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair Modern Black Lacquered & Brass Curio Display Cabinets by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of modern Mastercraft black lacquered, brass and glass display cabinets or vitrines. These
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$14,550 / set
H 84 in W 36 in D 16 in
Charming Folk Art Curio Cabinet with Original Paint
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pine cabinet, circa 1950, is comprised of a glass paneled front and sides and retains the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Cupboards
Materials
Pine
21st Century Curio Sideboard in Black Ash, Brass Etched Steel, Made in Italy
By Stefano Trapani, Hebanon Fratelli Basile
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
Curio is a four-door sideboard in open-pore black ash, base in black painted iron. Door profiles in
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2010s Italian Credenzas
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
$23,085 Sale Price / item
14% Off
H 35.44 in W 95.28 in D 20.08 in
Regency Style Black & Gold 3 Tier Whatnot Stands Bookcase Shelf Curio - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Regency Style Black & Gold 3 Tier Whatnot Stands Bookcase Shelves Curio - a Pair. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$1,395 / set
H 38.5 in W 32 in D 17 in
Antique Austrian Entry Glass Curio Display and Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black painted set glass case and Mirror circa 1900s
mirror is sold so only Glass Curio Display
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Primitive Vitrines
Materials
Wood
$550 Sale Price / set
69% Off
H 50 in W 39.5 in D 11.5 in
Hollywood Regency Edward Alden Brass Wall or Table Display Curio Parzinger Style
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in St. Louis, MO
Fantastic tall heavy brass curio display cabinet for the table or wall by Edward Alden with open
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Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$950
H 29 in W 6.63 in D 4.24 in
Napoleon III Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, wardrobe or curio cabinet.
Beautiful black patina. Four shelves, one shelf with 2 drawers.
Category
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Recent Sales
Mid Century Oriental Chinoiserie Black Lacquor Peacock Curio Display Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Oriental illuminating curio display cabinet featuring black lacquer finish with gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Hardwood, Lacquer
19th Century English Rosewood Curio Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully handcrafted from the king of woods ~ rosewood ~ this elegant English Curio cabinet was
Category
Antique 1880s English Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Two Modern Black Lacquered Brass Curio Display Cabinets by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Two modern Mastercraft black lacquered, brass and glass display cabinets or vitrines. These
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Ole Wanscher Danish Rosewood Curio Cabinet
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish rosewood china cabinet in manner of Ole Wanscher. Features a three-drawer cabinet with brass
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Drexel Et Cetera Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Pagoda Curio Display Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Drexel Et Cetera illuminating oriental pagoda form curio display cabinet, circa 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Hardwood, Lacquer
H 54 in W 36 in D 14.25 in
French Ebonized China or Curio Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
French Louis XVI vitrine, china, or curio cabinet made in France from mahogany during the mid-1900s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Vitrines
Habersham Chinese Chippendale Black Lacquered China Curio Cabinet Cupboard 80"
By Habersham
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Habersham black lacquer illuminated china display cabinet. Chinese Chippendale
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Hardwood, Lacquer
H 79.5 in W 15.25 in D 40.5 in
Antique French Wood and Gilt Curio Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very sweet miniature French vitrine with glass sides, door and mirrored back.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Vintage French Country Black Painted Hanging Wall Shelf Curio Display Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage wall hanging curio display cabinet. Made of wood featuring French Country styling with
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wire
H 4.5 in W 6 in D 17 in
Modern Version Dorothy Draper Style Chinoiserie Curio Cabinet
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A new version of the iconic Dorothy Draper Chinese Chippendale cabinet. Done in Modern Chinoiserie
Category
2010s American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Mid 20th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Lighted Curio China Display Cabinet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Presented here is an exquisite vintage chinoiserie-inspired illuminated display cabinet. Adorned
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Cupboards
Materials
Wood
H 72 in W 32 in D 16 in
A large glass curio cabinet with black, brass, and mirrored accents, 20th c.
Located in View Park, CA
A glass curio cabinet / bookshelf with mirrored back, brass hardware, and a light at the top to
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Japanese Style Burl, Ebonized and Beveled Glass Curio Cabinet
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Asian Japanese style curio cabinet by Century Furniture features burl and ebonized
Category
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Rosewood Lighted Curio Cabinet by Torbjørn Afdal, Norway, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in New York, NY
Rosewood lighted curio cabinet by Torbjørn Afdal, Norway, 1960s. Manufactured by Bruksbo. Excellent
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Cupboards
Materials
Brass
Antique Petite Aesthetic Movement Stick & Ball Bamboo Curio Cabinet 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Aesthetic Movement petite curio cabinet features bamboo construction with stick and ball
Category
Antique 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Cabinets
H 35.5 in W 21 in D 9 in
Swedish Dark Birch Buffet Server Cabinet or Bookcase with Curio
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous Swedish Neoclassical Revival dark flame birch three-door cabinet with three interior
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Revival Cabinets
Materials
Birch
Curio Cabinet Glass and Metal Medical Storage Vintage Industrial Cupboard Unit
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial glass and metal curio/medical storage cabinet/cupboard with five glass shelves
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mission Cabinets
H 61.13 in W 32.25 in D 17.5 in
Midentury Rosewood Wall-Unit Including Table, Desk, Curio Cabinet and Light
Located in Manhasset, NY
entertainment and vitrine this mid century modern cabinet is made to order for an small NYC apartment or large
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Industrial Steel French Shop or Curio Cabinet with Curved Corners
Located in Chicago, IL
French Industrial shop steel cabinet that we are thinking might have had chicken wire, or something
Category
Vintage 1930s French Industrial Vitrines
Materials
Metal, Steel
E J Victor Curio Calypso Cabinet Two Piece Bookcase Showcase All Handmade
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Manhasset, NY
Ralph Lauren by E J Victor two-piece showcase/bookcase cabinet. This fine two drawer commode with
Category
2010s Philippine Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Mid-Century Modern Brass And Glass Corner Curio Display Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern brass and glass corner curio display cabinet. All original from USA, 1970’s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Metal
Vintage Gold Giltwood Foliate Tabletop Vitrine Display Case Curio Cabinet 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century vintage display case / tabletop vitrine / cabinet. Made of gilt wood with glass front
Category
20th Century Vitrines
Materials
Velvet, Glass, Giltwood
H 21 in W 11.25 in D 7 in
19th Century Chinese Hongmu "Key-Fret" Curio Display Shelf
Located in Washington, DC
. Every 90 degree angle is dovetail joined. Could work on top of a cabinet or attached to a wall. Measures
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Shelves
Materials
Wood
Stunning Black & Gold Chinoiserie Curio Cabinet Vitrine
By New York Furniture Exhibit Corp.
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Luxurious elegant display cabinet having Chippendale style silhouette with curved top, 3 sided
Category
1990s North American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Henredon Black Lacquer Asian Modern Curio Display Cabinet Bunching Scene Three
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Henredon black lacquer Asian modern curio display cabinet bunching scene three
Up for
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Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Lacquer
H 83.75 in W 32 in D 15.25 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Ebonized Black Lacquer Lighted Pagoda Display Cabinet Curio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie ebonized black lacquer lighted pagoda display cabinet Curio. Item features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 37.5 in W 35.5 in D 9.5 in
Modern Black Lacquer and Glass Curio Display Cabinet by Mastercraft Furniture
By Mastercraft
Located in Toledo, OH
A stunning curio display cabinet by Mastercraft Furniture. This beautiful cabinet features a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mission Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 84 in W 36 in D 16 in
Trapezoid Shape Danish Modern Rosewood China Curio Cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice trapezoid shape rosewood china cabinet or breakfront in excellent condition.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Antique Victorian Oak Curve Glass Display Curio China Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
Antique Victorian oak curve glass display Curio China cabinet. Black oak antique Victorian carved
Category
Vintage 1920s American Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Oak
Black Painted Curios Display or Bathroom, English, 1930s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Black wall or freestanding curios display case, English, 1930s.
Painted Black gloss wood and
Category
Vintage 1930s British Edwardian Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Antique Victorian Oak Wood Bowed Glass Single Door Carved Fretwork Curio Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Oak Wood Bowed Glass Single Door Carved Fretwork Curio Cabinet. Item features
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Glass
H 56 in W 23 in D 14.5 in
19th Century French Gothic Walnut Wall Vitrine~Curio Cabinet with Sconce Support
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Gothic wall vitrine or curio cabinet with sconce makes the perfect display case
Category
Antique 1850s French Gothic Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 37 in W 14.5 in D 9 in
French Display Case or Curio Cabinet from the Art Deco Period
Located in Chicago, IL
A most unusual display or curio cabinet, that is meant to be placed on a counter or piece of
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Steel
Jasper Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Display Cabinet Curio Credenza
By James Mont, Edward Wormley
Located in Chattanooga, TN
panels that open to reveal cabinet space with adjustable black lacquer wood shelves.
The black lacquer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Lacquer
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Style Bookcase or Vitrine in it's Original Black Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XVI style black display case, curio cabinet, vitrine or bookcase and I think
Category
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Vitrines
Materials
Wood
H 61.5 in W 51 in D 16.5 in
Murano Blue Green Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Sculpture
By Galliano Ferro, Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Kissimmee, FL
under a black light. Would make a great display piece on any desk, vanity or curio cabinet with black
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
ICET Murano Blue Iridescent Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Sculpture
By ICET Murano, Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Kissimmee, FL
L'Insegna Del Moreto company. Would make a great display piece on any desk, vanity or curio cabinet with
Category
Late 20th Century Venezuelan Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Antique Japanese Black Laquered Inlaid Shadona Display, Curio Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, BC
- $3250
- Japan, 1910
- Ornately carved, black lacquered
- Decorated with foliated carving
Category
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Spanish bookcase in black laquer with metal accents and glass
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning bookshelf / curio cabinet in black laquer with metal accents. Various finishes are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Brass Curio Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant vintage Italian brass curio cabinet with three glass shelves. It can be hang on the wall
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Vitrines
Materials
Brass
Curio Display Cabinet with Curved Glass and Black Wooden Frame
Located in Munster, IN
Transparent panes of curved glass and a solid wood frame make this curio cabinet timeless and
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Textile, Paint
Pair of Curio Display Cabinets by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Dallas, TX
A great pair of Campaign style curio display cabinets. The cabinets feature two-beveled glass doors
Category
Vintage 1980s American Cabinets
HENREDON Scene Three Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Curio China Display Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian influenced china display cabinet by Henredon, from their Scene Three Collection. Black
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 82.5 in W 36.25 in D 16 in
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By La Maison London
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Louis XVI style bunk beds, hand carved and hand finished in an off-white, antique finish. Takes a mattress size: 90cm x 200cm (3ft x 6ft6'). The beds come with an extra set of legs, ...
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2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
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$16,257 / set
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
Located in Queens, NY
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Large Solid Oak French Louis XV Style Breakfront Bookcase Vitrine, circa 1980
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This impressive French Louis XV style breakfront bookcase vitrine, crafted in solid oak circa 1980, is a striking example of fine European craftsmanship. The substantial design featu...
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Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Bookcases
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Oak
$1,036 Sale Price
68% Off
H 91 in W 83 in D 16 in
A Franco-English 19th/20th Century Chinoiserie Style Two-Door Cabinet on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Franco-English 19th/20th Century Chinoiserie Style Two-Door Cabinet on Stand, the black-laquered top with parcel-gilt and painted Chinese decorations of villages and coastal scenes...
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Antique Early 1900s British Chinoiserie Cabinets
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$6,450
H 61.5 in W 31.5 in D 24 in
Mastercraft Brass Vitrine
By Mastercraft
Located in Hanover, MA
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19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Centre Table
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Nashville, TN
Good condition Ebonized Napoleon III Bedel & Cie Parisian made Boulle style centre table. One centre drawer, four cabriolet legs. The table is heavily decorated with bronze sabots, k...
Category
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Center Tables
Materials
Tortoise Shell
"Galata Morente" Sculpture in Bronze, sign: F. Barbedienne Fonduer
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Ferdinand Barbedienne (6 August 1810 – 21 March 1892) was a French metalworker and manufacturer, who was well known as a bronze founder. The son of a small fa...
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Antique 1870s French Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$59,500
H 15.36 in W 27.56 in D 12.6 in
Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Art Deco Spectacular Display Cabinet Vitrine, English, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Impressively wacky shaped and genuinely rare design is this superb 1930's English Art Deco Display cabinet. This beautiful cabinet is veneered in a lightly figured walnut veneer whic...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Plywood, Bentwood
$3,362
H 49.61 in W 41.74 in D 14.18 in
19th Century Paul Storr Silver Tea Urn
By Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, Paul Storr
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Other
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Monumental Antique English Victorian Mahogany Etagere Display Curio Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
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$3,750 Sale Price
46% Off
H 99 in W 55 in D 19 in
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Black Curio Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic black curio cabinet available at 1stDibs. Each black curio cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and metal. There are many kinds of the black curio cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A black curio cabinet made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. Mastercraft, A.J. Iversen and Bruksbo each produced at least one beautiful black curio cabinet that is worth considering.
How Much is a Black Curio Cabinet?
A black curio cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $565 and the highest can go for as much as $32,000.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Black Curio Cabinet
- What is a curio cabinet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A curio cabinet (or curiosity cabinet) is a large display case typically made of glass with a wooden frame. Small collections are stored in curio cabinets: jewelry, figurines, crystal or any small objects with a common theme.
- What is a curio cabinet called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A curio cabinet gets its name from cabinet of curiosities. A curio cabinet is a special type of cabinet predominately made of glass to display and protect your favorite collectibles and antiques. Shop a wide range of vintage curio cabinets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A curio cabinet is a glass display case where fine china and other collectibles can be safely displayed. Curios range in size and come in a variety of styles, including corner cabinets that fit into the corner of a room. Many also include built-in lights and mirrors to enhance the display. Shop a selection of curio cabinets on 1stDibs.
- When were curio cabinets made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Curio cabinets have existed since the 16th century, where they were often found in the homes of European aristocrats and royalty. They remain popular today and always have an antique feel. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique curio cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The purpose of a curio cabinet is to store and display decorative objects. Keeping items in a curio cabinet rather than on an open shelf allows you to still easily admire them and to protect them from dust and breakage at the same time. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique and vintage curio cabinets.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, 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.
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Hollywood Regency China Cabinet
Illuminated And Mirrored Display Cabinet
Italian Whippets
Long Neck Cat
Murano Art Glass Bird Yellow