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Gabriel Viardot Signed 19th Century French Chinoiserie Music Cabinet
Gabriel Viardot Signed 19th Century French Chinoiserie Music Cabinet

Gabriel Viardot Signed 19th Century French Chinoiserie Music Cabinet

By Gabriel Viardot

Located in North Miami, FL

A magnificent 19th-century French chinoiserie music cabinet created by the renowned artist Gabriel

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Antique 19th Century French Music Stands

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Empire Double-Side Lectern on Cabinet with Carved Eagle
19th Century French Empire Double-Side Lectern on Cabinet with Carved Eagle

19th Century French Empire Double-Side Lectern on Cabinet with Carved Eagle

Located in Dallas, TX

attached cabinet. Crafted in France circa 1810, the bookstand is a striking piece that reflects the

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Music Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Victorian Carved Tiger Oak Music Cabinet, Circa 1900
Antique Victorian Carved Tiger Oak Music Cabinet, Circa 1900

Antique Victorian Carved Tiger Oak Music Cabinet, Circa 1900

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Late Victorian or Arts & Crafts tiger oak music cabinet or bar cabinet In the

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th Century Robert J. Horner and Co. Solid Carved Mahogany Sheet Music Cabinet
19th Century Robert J. Horner and Co. Solid Carved Mahogany Sheet Music Cabinet

19th Century Robert J. Horner and Co. Solid Carved Mahogany Sheet Music Cabinet

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th century Solid Carved Mahogany Sheet Music Cabinet by Robert. J. Horner and Co. Great

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Eastlake Style Chip Carved Cherry & Ormolu Drop Front Music Cabinet Stand C1890
Eastlake Style Chip Carved Cherry & Ormolu Drop Front Music Cabinet Stand C1890

Eastlake Style Chip Carved Cherry & Ormolu Drop Front Music Cabinet Stand C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Eastlake Style Chip Carved Cherry & Ormolu Drop Front Music Cabinet & Stand C1890 Measures

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Antique 19th Century Eastlake Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Aesthetic Movement Side Cabinet with Carved panels of Putti Putti playing music.
Aesthetic Movement Side Cabinet with Carved panels of Putti Putti playing music.

Aesthetic Movement Side Cabinet with Carved panels of Putti Putti playing music.

By Bruce James Talbert

Located in London, GB

An Aesthetic Movement part ebonized side cabinet with carved and gilt sunflower florets to the back

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Exquisite rare Art Nouveau Display / music cabinet By Emile Galle France 1905
Exquisite rare Art Nouveau Display / music cabinet By Emile Galle France 1905

Exquisite rare Art Nouveau Display / music cabinet By Emile Galle France 1905

By Émile Gallé

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

This stunning French antique Art Nouveau display cabinet by Émile Gallé, crafted in 1905, is a true

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Antique English Tiger Oak Canterbury Bookstand Music Magazine Bookshelf c1900
Antique English Tiger Oak Canterbury Bookstand Music Magazine Bookshelf c1900

Antique English Tiger Oak Canterbury Bookstand Music Magazine Bookshelf c1900

Located in Shreveport, LA

reveal two large storage areas below, ideal for books, magazines or sheet music. Note the carved

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Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Early Carved Folk Art Wood Bust on Music Cabinet
Early Carved Folk Art Wood Bust on Music Cabinet

Early Carved Folk Art Wood Bust on Music Cabinet

Located in Peekskill, NY

character that borders on Folk Art. and sits on a 21 draw music cabinet. This is the type of unique quality

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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Valentino Panciera Besarel Portfolio or Music Cabinet, Italy Renaissance Revival
Valentino Panciera Besarel Portfolio or Music Cabinet, Italy Renaissance Revival

Valentino Panciera Besarel Portfolio or Music Cabinet, Italy Renaissance Revival

By Valentino Besarel

Located in Redding, CA

This cabinet by Master Carver Valentino Baserel is most likely a portfolio or music storage cabinet

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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Regency Music Cabinet
Regency Music Cabinet

Regency Music Cabinet

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H 51.19 in W 20.08 in D 14.57 in

Regency Music Cabinet

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire

A beautifully crafted and presented music cabinet with sliding shelves and locking door. The

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Antique 1820s English Early Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Music Box in Rosewood Cabinet
Early 20th Century Music Box in Rosewood Cabinet

Early 20th Century Music Box in Rosewood Cabinet

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H 66.5 in W 19.5 in D 11 in

Early 20th Century Music Box in Rosewood Cabinet

Located in Santa Ana, CA

This 19th century music box within a beautiful rosewood cabinet is in working condition. It plays

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Early 20th Century English Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique American Renaissance Revival Rosewood Carved Music Cabinet, Circa 1870
Antique American Renaissance Revival Rosewood Carved Music Cabinet, Circa 1870

Antique American Renaissance Revival Rosewood Carved Music Cabinet, Circa 1870

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique American Renaissance Revival carved rosewood music cabinet, Circa 1870. The top of

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Antique 1860s American Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Maple, Rosewood

Petite Antique French Carved Oak Renaissance Revival Bookcase Cabinet Music
Petite Antique French Carved Oak Renaissance Revival Bookcase Cabinet Music

Petite Antique French Carved Oak Renaissance Revival Bookcase Cabinet Music

Located in Shreveport, LA

Petite antique French carved oak Renaissance revival bookcase cabinet music ~Direct from France

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Antique 1850s French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Late 19th Century French Hand Carved and Painted Music Cabinet, Marble
Late 19th Century French Hand Carved and Painted Music Cabinet, Marble

Late 19th Century French Hand Carved and Painted Music Cabinet, Marble

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Originally used to store sheet music, this late nineteenth century French painted cabinet features

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Antique Late 19th Century French Shelves

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Carved Oak Bookcase Cabinet Glass Door Music Renaissance
19th Century French Carved Oak Bookcase Cabinet Glass Door Music Renaissance

19th Century French Carved Oak Bookcase Cabinet Glass Door Music Renaissance

Located in Shreveport, LA

paints; the right features musical instruments and a scroll of sheet music! ~Lower drawer has carved

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

19th Century French Glass Vitrine Display Cabinet Carved Louis XV Music Motif
19th Century French Glass Vitrine Display Cabinet Carved Louis XV Music Motif

19th Century French Glass Vitrine Display Cabinet Carved Louis XV Music Motif

Located in Shreveport, LA

19th century French glass vitrine display cabinet carved oak Louis XV Music Motif. Direct from

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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Blown Glass, Oak

A Gothic Revival Carved Oak Glazed Music Cabinet, designed by B Talbert

A Gothic Revival Carved Oak Glazed Music Cabinet, designed by B Talbert

By Bruce James Talbert

Located in London, GB

Bruce Talbert (1838-1881), a Gothic Revival oak and glazed music cabinet, carved florets with

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Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

French Buffet With Carved Music Motif
French Buffet With Carved Music Motif

French Buffet With Carved Music Motif

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H 36 in W 53.5 in D 25.125 in

French Buffet With Carved Music Motif

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 19 th.c. French Buffet with carved music motif on doors and nice patina.

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Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Wood

Antique French Floral Paint Decorated Bombe Music Cabinet, Circa 1890
Antique French Floral Paint Decorated Bombe Music Cabinet, Circa 1890

Antique French Floral Paint Decorated Bombe Music Cabinet, Circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique French Bombe music cabinet offers wood construction with hand painted floral reserves

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut Music Cabinet with Rouge Marble Top, c1870
Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut Music Cabinet with Rouge Marble Top, c1870

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut Music Cabinet with Rouge Marble Top, c1870

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Renaissance Revival music cabinet offers beveled clip corner rouge marble top

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Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Regency Rosewood Three-Tier Rosewood Music Stand/Whatnot
Regency Rosewood Three-Tier Rosewood Music Stand/Whatnot

Regency Rosewood Three-Tier Rosewood Music Stand/Whatnot

Located in Dallas, TX

This is an a fine example of an early 19th century rosewood music stand / whatnot dating to the

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Early 20th century French empire revival music stand
Early 20th century French empire revival music stand

Early 20th century French empire revival music stand

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H 40.25 in W 17.75 in D 15.5 in

Early 20th century French empire revival music stand

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century French empire revival music stand circa 1900. Elegant and unusual french

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Early 20th Century French Empire Shelves

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Regina Carved Oak Music Box with Custom Cabinet & Discs, c1890
Antique Regina Carved Oak Music Box with Custom Cabinet & Discs, c1890

Antique Regina Carved Oak Music Box with Custom Cabinet & Discs, c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Regina music box offers carved oak case with turned corner column and raised on bracket

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Antique Late 19th Century American Musical Instruments

Materials

Oak

Hanging Liberty Cabinet
Hanging Liberty Cabinet

Hanging Liberty Cabinet

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H 23.23 in W 38.59 in D 6.5 in

Hanging Liberty Cabinet

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

M/1143 - Nice little hanging cabinet from the Liberty era: useful wherever You want to admire it.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Music Stands

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Napoleon III French Empire Carved Mahogany Sheet Music Cabinet, c1870
Antique Napoleon III French Empire Carved Mahogany Sheet Music Cabinet, c1870

Antique Napoleon III French Empire Carved Mahogany Sheet Music Cabinet, c1870

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Napoleon III French Empire sheet music cabinet offers mahogany construction with raised

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Sheet Music Cabinet
19th Century Victorian Sheet Music Cabinet

19th Century Victorian Sheet Music Cabinet

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H 36 in W 22 in D 16.25 in

19th Century Victorian Sheet Music Cabinet

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th century Sheet Music Cabinet. Good structural condition. Measures 19" in width, 14.50" in

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Rococo Rosewood and Marble Music Cabinet
Victorian Rococo Rosewood and Marble Music Cabinet

Victorian Rococo Rosewood and Marble Music Cabinet

Located in Petaluma, CA

This is certainly one of the nicer music cabinets ever made. Handsome rosewood and white marble

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Antique 1860s American Early Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian Golden Oak Carved Lyre Harp Paw Feet Sheet Music Cabinet
Antique Victorian Golden Oak Carved Lyre Harp Paw Feet Sheet Music Cabinet

Antique Victorian Golden Oak Carved Lyre Harp Paw Feet Sheet Music Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian golden oak carved lyre harp paw feet sheet music cabinet. Item features lyre/harp

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20th Century North American Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Folk Art 1909 Music Cabinet
Folk Art 1909 Music Cabinet

Folk Art 1909 Music Cabinet

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H 37.5 in W 18.25 in D 16 in

Folk Art 1909 Music Cabinet

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

piece is carved on all sides with remnants of the original white paint. Songs and music on the 2 sides

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Early 20th Century American Music Stands

Materials

Pine

An Arts & Crafts Carved And Decorated Music Cabinet
An Arts & Crafts Carved And Decorated Music Cabinet

An Arts & Crafts Carved And Decorated Music Cabinet

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Built to hold music and small instruments — but equally useful for holding magazines like a

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20th Century Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Mahogany Music Cabinet
Mahogany Music Cabinet

Mahogany Music Cabinet

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H 47 in W 21.5 in D 17 in

Mahogany Music Cabinet

Located in Wilson, NC

Mahogany music cabinet, the drawers lined with solid mahogany. There are carved moldings on the

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Antique Early 1900s French Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Impressive William IV Rosewood Lyre-Shaped Music Canterbury
Impressive William IV Rosewood Lyre-Shaped Music Canterbury

Impressive William IV Rosewood Lyre-Shaped Music Canterbury

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

sit on plinth bases which are carved, moulded and finished from front to back above a concealed cedar

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Antique 1830s English William IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

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Located in Pearland, TX

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Early 20th Century English Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Walnut

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Located in Brescia, IT

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Buffets

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Walnut

Huge 18th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Still Life Fruit in Basket
Huge 18th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Still Life Fruit in Basket

Huge 18th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Still Life Fruit in Basket

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Classical Still Life of Fruit in Basket with other objects Italian artist, 18th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 24.5 x 33 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition:...

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R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Slant Front Secretary Desk
R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Slant Front Secretary Desk

R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Slant Front Secretary Desk

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Victorian or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1890s Carved quarter sawn oak, with original brass hardware. D...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Early Pierre Chapo 'Godot' Daybed in Solid Elm
Early Pierre Chapo 'Godot' Daybed in Solid Elm

Early Pierre Chapo 'Godot' Daybed in Solid Elm

$19,500

H 11.82 in W 76.97 in D 57.49 in

Early Pierre Chapo 'Godot' Daybed in Solid Elm

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pierre Chapo, 'Godot' daybed, model 'L01I', solid elm, fabric, France, 1959 This daybed is an early edition designed by the French designer and master woodworker Pierre Chapo (1927-...

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Vintage 1960s French Daybeds

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Tapered Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Tapered Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Tapered Cabinet

$2,880Sale Price|37% Off

H 59 in W 43 in D 19 in

19th Century Chinese Tapered Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

19th century painted tapered Chinese cabinet. Having elaborate panels with gilt painting and raised moldings. Warm red lacquer adorned with black lacquer and gilt painting. Framing t...

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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Cypress, Fir

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

$425,000

H 168 in Dm 104 in

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages

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Metal

19th century American Victorian Walnut Cupboard
19th century American Victorian Walnut Cupboard

19th century American Victorian Walnut Cupboard

$1,995Sale Price|66% Off

H 96 in W 42 in D 20.5 in

19th century American Victorian Walnut Cupboard

Located in Savannah, GA

Very ornate walnut cupboard with three shelves with glass doors on the upper case. On top, the cornice features a reticulated crown with carved flowers and leaves, and elaborate fini...

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Antique 1850s American High Victorian Cupboards

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Brass

Greece and Rome Metropolitan Museum Of Art, 1st Ed
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Located in valatie, NY

The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Vol. 2, Greece and Rome. Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY, 1987. With introduction by Joan R. Mertens. The art created in Greece during...

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Vintage 1980s American Books

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Paper

Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table
Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table

Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques. Of pala...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Vintage Spanish Renaissance Dining Table
Vintage Spanish Renaissance Dining Table

Vintage Spanish Renaissance Dining Table

$3,480

H 31 in W 78.5 in D 39 in

Vintage Spanish Renaissance Dining Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Spanish Renaissance Dining Table recalls the glory years of the Renaissance, with exuberantly carved leg supports on each side in the shape of a complex lyre form, situated a...

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Late 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Dining Room Tables

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Wrought Iron

French Display Cabinet, circa 1880
French Display Cabinet, circa 1880

French Display Cabinet, circa 1880

$3,450

H 90 in W 42 in D 20 in

French Display Cabinet, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

French rosewood cabinet vitrine with one drawer, glass door for display circa 1880, five shelves, antique key included. Minor wood loss.

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Cabinets

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Rosewood

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Gustavian Style Swedish Dresser

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$5,322 / item

H 40 in W 52.25 in D 22 in

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Located in Westwood, NJ

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1940s Gab Sweden Table Lamp, Art Deco

1940s Gab Sweden Table Lamp, Art Deco

$2,900

H 15 in W 10 in D 10 in

1940s Gab Sweden Table Lamp, Art Deco

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps

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Pewter

George III Mahogany Chest in Chest
George III Mahogany Chest in Chest

George III Mahogany Chest in Chest

$18,775

H 77 in W 48.25 in D 22.5 in

George III Mahogany Chest in Chest

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Fine George II figured mahogany chest on chest with a carved dental molded top cornice, the top section with two split drawers over three graduated drawers, canted and fluted corne...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dressers

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Mahogany

Important and Very Rare Pair of Micromosaic, Malachite and Walnut Console Tables
Important and Very Rare Pair of Micromosaic, Malachite and Walnut Console Tables

Important and Very Rare Pair of Micromosaic, Malachite and Walnut Console Tables

By Antonio Deangelis

Located in London, GB

Important and very rare pair of micromosaic, malachite and walnut console tables Italian & Russian, early 19th century Measures: Height 89cm, width 106.5cm, depth 62cm These exc...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Console Tables

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Malachite, Ormolu

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Carved Music Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal carved music cabinet for your home. Each carved music cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and mahogany. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect carved music cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right carved music cabinet, those designed in Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. A well-made carved music cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bruce James Talbert are consistently popular.

How Much is a Carved Music Cabinet?

Prices for a carved music cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $995 and can go as high as $8,400, while the average can fetch as much as $2,000.

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 Carved Music Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A music cabinet is a piece of furniture originally used to store sheet music in the 18th century. Most feature solid wood construction and have either drawers or open shelves. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of antique music cabinets.

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