Corner Curio Shelves
19th Century English Mahogany Corner Bookcase ~ Curio Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century English Mahogany Corner Bookcase ~ Curio Cabinet will make the perfect choice for
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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Corner Cupboards
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Oak Victorian Renaissance Glass Door Carved Curio Corner China Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Oak Victorian Renaissance Glass Door Carved Curio Corner China Cabinet. Item features
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Corner Cupboards
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 83.5 in W 37 in D 24 in
French Louis XV Style Small Walnut Satinwood Inlay Corner Curio China Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Impressive vintage French Louis XV style small walnut corner Curio China cabinet with satinwood
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Corner Cupboards
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
H 66.5 in W 29.5 in D 17 in
Arthur Brett George III Style Crotch Mahogany Curved Corner China Curio Cabinet
By Arthur Brett
Located in Dayton, OH
A petite English corner cabinet by Arthur Brett, circa 1980s. Features a curved form made from
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Vintage 1980s George III Corner Cupboards
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 89 in W 30 in D 21 in
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
English Georgian Green Distress Painted Queen Anne Corner China Cabinet Curio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Georgian green distress painted Queen Anne corner China cabinet Curio. Item
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
H 71.25 in W 30.5 in D 18 in
Antique Dutch Neoclassical Petite Vitrine ~ Curio Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Dutch neoclassical Petite Vitrine ~ Curio cabinet is a marvelous example of craftsmanship
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Revival Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Oak
Midcentury Shadow Box Vanity Wall Shelf Curio Display Mirror 28"
Located in Dayton, OH
smaller offset shelves and framed with square mirror tiles and floral medallions at the corners. circa mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shadow Boxes
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
Fine French Louis XV Bronze Ormolu Mounted Vitrine Curio Marquetry Cabinet
By François Linke
Located in Roslyn, NY
A very fine French Louis XV style Belle Époque mahogany and tulip wood ormolu-mounted vitrine curio
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Vitrines
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Empire Style Maison Krieger Wood, Glass, Bronze And Marble Vitrine Cabinet
By Maison Krieger
Located in Guaynabo, PR
. There are four adjustable thick glass shelves inside the curio cabinet and a lower one made of wood that
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Vitrines
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 70 in W 48.75 in D 16 in
Korean Book Shelf Etagere Late Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
were placed on the corner of the shelves. The persimmon wood showcases an eye-catching black grain
Category
Antique Early 1900s Korean Other Furniture
Materials
Brass
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Victorian Single Door Mahogany Cabinet in the French Taste
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian single door mahogany cabinet in the French taste, of upright rectangular form with a grey marble top set above a frieze with a disguised drawer flanked by two columns sty...
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Antique 1890s English Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Lifetime Furniture Jacobean Gothic Spanish Walnut China Cabinet Cupboard
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Life Time Furniture china cabinet / hutch. Made of walnut featuring Jacobean styling with hand turned supports with acanthus carvings. The curio cabinet features red painte...
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 66 in W 40 in D 17 in
Antique Oak Smokers Cabinet, Corner Cabinet, Scotland, 1900, H086
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak smokers cabinet, corner cabinet, Scotland, 1900, H086
Scotland
1900
Solid oak
Original finish
Shelf above
Simple beveled glass door
With almost concealed drawer inter...
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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Trosby Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet With Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style monumental breakfront bookcase cabinet with drop front leather top secretary desk
By Trosby Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved flame mahoga...
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Vintage 1980s American Georgian Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 99.75 in W 88.5 in D 22 in
D-Scan "Captain" Midcentury Teak Wardrobe
By D-Scan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home genuine mid-century modern design with this tremendous gentleman's chest from D-Scan's iconic "Captain" series. Showcasing a broad, rich teak grain, round brass campaign p...
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Mid-20th Century Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bowed Front China Display Cabinet Curio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts bowed front China Display cabinet Curio. Item features front door with bowed plexiglass panel, side panels are glass, rolling casters, beautiful woo...
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Plexiglass, Oak
H 66.5 in W 33.5 in D 19 in
Unusual Small Antique Quality Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid Display Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual small Antique Victorian quality mahogany marquetry inlaid display cabinet having a quality beautiful mahogany marquetry inlaid top with a moulded edge above two glazed mahoga...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Other
H 24.61 in W 24.02 in D 15.95 in
Charles II Walnut, Mulberry Marquetry Cabinet, Gilt Stand, 17th C H.F. du Pont
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles II walnut and mulberry marquetry cabinet on giltwood stand, c. 1650-1670. Giltwood cresting and stand appear to be from a few decades later.
The form of furniture now descr...
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Antique Mid-17th Century British Charles II Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 88 in W 43 in D 21 in
Thomasville Bogart Collection "Bel Air" Mahogany Curio China Display Cabinet
By Thomasville
Located in Toledo, OH
A stunning mahogany curio cabinet by Thomasville from the Bogart Collection, "Bel Air". This beautiful cabinet features heavy serpentine plate glass doors with a wheel cut design, ad...
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20th Century American American Classical Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Rare 19th Century French Doors with Capriccio Oil Painting and Chinoiserie Verso
Located in Dallas, TX
Truly a one-of-a-kind set of architecturals, these French doors feature a lovely capriccio oil painting on one side and a lacquered Chinoiserie on the verso. Dating to the 1800s, the...
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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Doors and Gates
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
H 98.5 in W 99.25 in D 2.32 in
French Louis XV Style Small Curio Display Cabinet Bowed Glass and Inlay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XV Style Small Curio Display Cabinet Bowed Glass and Inlay. Item features a curved bowed glass door and side panels, floral satinwood inlay, upholstered interior, bronze...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
STICKLEY Traditional Solid Mahogany Corner Cupboard / Cabinet
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Traditional style corner cupboard by Stickley. Solid mahogany with brass hardware, pediment top with center finial, crown & dentil molding, and bracket feet. Upper cupboard feature...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Corner Cupboards
Materials
Brass
19th Century English William IV Mahogany Curio China Cabinet
Located in Long Branch, NJ
19th Century English William IV Mahogany Curio China Cabinet
Dimensions : 83" Tall X 49" Wide X 16" Deep
This stunning mahogany china cabinet was made in England in the 19th centur...
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Georgian Style Mahogany Corner China Cabinet Display Case Curio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Georgian style mahogany corner China cabinet display case curio. Item features individual panes of glass, pencil inlay, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain,...
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Late 20th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 82.5 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Corner Cabinet
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful 1960's scandinavian modern teak corner cabinet recently imported from Denmark to California before its refinishing.
This lovely piece features a vibrant wood gra...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Teak
Qing Dynasty Side Chest with Carved Motifs, Two Drawers and Double Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty side chest from the early 20th century, with two drawers, carved motifs and double doors. This late Qing Dynasty Chinese side chest encapsulates the refined craft...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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19th Century French Carved Oak and Vernis Martin Painted Corner Curio
Located in Miami, FL
Large French carved oak and Vernis Martin painted corner curio cabinet with concave glass door
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Corner Cupboards
Materials
Oak
Antique Late Victorian Canadian Oak Corner Display Curio Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century Canadian oak corner curio cabinet. Features three shelves and two mirrors behind
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Corner Cupboards
Materials
Oak
Antique Georgian English Oak Petite Corner Cabinet Curio Cupboard
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Georgian English oak petite corner cabinet curio cupboard, measures: 66"
Georgian era
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Antique Mid-19th Century Georgian Corner Cupboards
Materials
Glass, Oak
Stanley Furniture Vintage Chippendale Cherry Corner Display Cabinet China Curio
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Stanley furniture Chippendale or Queen Anne style corner cabinet. Made of cherry with paneled glass
Category
Late 20th Century Chippendale Corner Cupboards
Materials
Glass, Cherry
H 78.5 in W 39.25 in D 22 in
Harden Chippendale Georgian Style Cherry Corner Cupboard Curio Display Cabinet
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Harden Furniture American Cherry Illuminated corner cabinet, circa 1980s. Features Chippendale or
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Vintage 1980s Chippendale Corner Cupboards
Materials
Glass, Cherry
H 85 in W 43.5 in D 25 in
Antique 19th C. English Georgian Mahogany Corner China Curio Cupboard Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English George III corner cabinet or cupboard. Made of mahogany featuring upper dentil
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Antique 19th Century George III Corner Cupboards
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 81.5 in W 19 in D 40 in
Danish Modern Teak Lighted Curio Display Corner Cabinet by Skovby, circa 1970s
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage Danish teak corner China cabinet by Skovby. One piece unit with lighted display area at top
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Teak, Glass
H 71.5 in W 38 in D 20 in
Victorian Walnut 3 Tier Carved Knick Knack Corner Whatnot Wall Shelf Curio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Walnut 3 Tier Carved Knick Knack Corner Whatnot wall shelf Curio. Circa Early
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique Walnut Cabinet, Heavily Carved Corner Cabinet, Scotland 1880, B1869
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique walnut cabinet, heavily carved leaded glass corner china curio cabinet, antique furniture
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Antique 1880s Scottish Corner Cupboards
Materials
Walnut
H 57.5 in W 26.5 in D 17 in
Campaign Style Corner Bookcase Wall Unit by Drexel Heritage Accolade Collection
By Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Solid wood Campaign style corner cabinet curio bookshelf made by esteemed US furniture maker Drexel
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Brass
H 79.75 in W 19.25 in L 79.75 in
Pair Gold Hollywood Regency Syroco French Rococo Etagere Curio Display Stands
By Syroco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of vintage gold Hollywood Regency Syroco etagere curios. The pair features nice round narrow
Category
Vintage 1960s American Rococo Shelves
Materials
Synthetic, Glass
H 72 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Antique Scottish Mahogany Inlaid Corner Cabinet, China, Curio Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, BC
doors enclosing two shaped shelves
Lined interior
The base has single inlaid panelled door enclosing
Category
Vintage 1920s Scottish Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Oak Mission Country Corner Display Cabinet China Curio Cupboard
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique oak corner display cabinet, curio or cupboard featuring upper cabinet with three shelves
Category
Early 20th Century Mission Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Mahogany Victorian Bow Front Glass Corner Curio Cabinet Display Vitrine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique mahogany Victorian bow glass corner curio cabinet. Item feature a shell carved pediment
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 78 in W 35.5 in D 24 in
Ethan Allen England Royal Charter Oak Sussex Jacobean Curio Corner Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ethan Allen England Royal Charter oak Sussex Jacobean Curio corner cabinet. Item features leaded
Category
Mid-20th Century Jacobean Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Philip Reinisch Co. Queen Anne Style Cherry Corner Curio Display Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Philip Reinisch Queen Anne style corner display cabinet, circa 1990s. Made from cherry with an
Category
1990s Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Cherry
H 80.25 in W 22.5 in D 34.5 in
2 Harden Chippendale Georgian Cherry Corner Cabinets Cupboard Curio Display 85"
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Dayton, OH
air of Harden Furniture American Cherry Illuminated corner cabinet, circa 1980s. Features
Category
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Cherry
H 85 in W 43.5 in D 25 in
French Art Deco Brass and Glass Curio Display Corner Cabinet ca. 1940s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
is untested. The glass shelves are removable and have chipping along the inner corners. Tarnish and
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Ole Wanscher Danish Rosewood Curio Cabinet
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Oakland, CA
doors opening to a rosewood lined interior with adjustable shelves. Raised on tapered legs. The
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Gilded Faux Bamboo and Glass Curio Cabinet Vitrine
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous elongated tall gilded chinoserie faux bamboo display vitrine curio cabinet having three
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Wood
B421 Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Glass Fronted Curio, Display Cabinet, Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, BC
Scotland,
1900.
All original finish.
Moulded inlaid corner above
two milled glass doors
Category
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 85.5 in W 44 in D 18 in
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Painted Rosewood Armoire Curio Cabinet
Located in Brea, CA
door armoire curio cabinet has four adjustable glass shelves and removable mirrored bottom. Original
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Rosewood
H 101 in W 56 in D 20 in
Armoire Bookcase Cabinet by Drexel Heritage Accolade Collection, Campaign Style
By Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Solid wood Campaign style corner cabinet curio bookshelf made by esteemed US furniture maker Drexel
Category
Vintage 1970s American Campaign Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 79.25 in W 31.5 in D 19 in
Antique Grand Rapids Chair Co. William & Mary Walnut Display Cabinet Jacobean
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique Grand Rapids Chair Company China Display Cabinet, Hutch or Curio, circa 1910-20s. Drawing
Category
Early 20th Century William and Mary Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 61.5 in W 40 in D 13.5 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Curio Corner Cabinet by Skovby, circa 1970s
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage Danish rosewood corner china cabinet by Skovby. One piece unit with lighted display area at
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Iron Metal Corner Curio Display Shelf Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency gold iron & glass shelf tole metal corner curio. Item features
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Materials
Iron
H 72 in W 33.75 in D 23.5 in
Antique China Cabinet, Walnut, Bow Front, Curio Cabinet, Scotland, 1930, B1176
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique China cabinet, walnut, bow front cabinet, Curio cabinet, Scotland, 1930, antique furniture
Category
Vintage 1930s Scottish Corner Cupboards
Materials
Walnut
H 92 in W 38 in D 25 in
Antique English Oak Wall Display Cabinet Glass Curio Vitrine Barley Twist Shelf
Located in Shreveport, LA
length barley twist columns and the framed glass door.
Jacobean inspired geometric corners at the door
Category
20th Century British Edwardian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Oak
H 32 in W 39 in D 13 in
Antique Art Nouveau Corner Curio
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This beautiful Art Nouveau corner Curio was built between 1890 and 1920. It has three shelves and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Oak
Spotted Bamboo Chinoiserie Curio Shelves Display Cabinet
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The Chinoiserie display cabinet with open curio shelves is handcrafted with ribbed spotted bamboo
Category
2010s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Hardwood, Lacquer
Vintage Italian Blue Distress Painted Tall Narrow Corner Curio China Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Venetian blue distress painted tall narrow corner curio china cabinet. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 79 in W 28.5 in D 20 in
Ole Wanscher Danish Rosewood Curio Cabinet
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Oakland, CA
doors opening to a rosewood lined interior with adjustable shelves. Raised on tapered legs. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Curio Display Cabinet Vitrine by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Walnut china display curio cabinet by Drexel. Stamped at the back. Lights at the top and bottom
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Walnut
Pair Gold Hollywood Regency Syroco French Rococo Etagere Curio Display Stands
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of vintage gold Hollywood Regency Syroco etagere curios. The pair features nice round narrow
Category
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Materials
Synthetic, Glass
H 72 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
HENREDON Scene Three Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Curio China Display Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in Charlotte, NC
back, two adjustable plate grooved glass shelves and mirrored fixed shelf. Lower portion has one
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 82.5 in W 36.25 in D 16 in
Rare Pair of Chinese Chippendale Style Curio Cabinets or Bookshelves, circa 1880
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A rare and stunningly beautiful pair of curio cabinets originating from England in the last quarter
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 75.88 in W 24 in D 15.75 in
Early 19th Century Chinese Display Shelf
Located in Chicago, IL
A round cornered display cabinet with two shelves that have open lattice railings which are
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
English Oak Haberdashery Display by Frederick Sage and Company
By Frederick Sage & Co.
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sage and Company. Features a four shelf display with adjustable shelves and a parquet floor. The door
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Lighted Curio Display Corner Cabinet by Skovby
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage Danish teak corner display cabinet by Skovby. One piece unit with lighted display area on
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Glass, Teak
Early 20th Century Chinese Rosewood Key Fret Dovetailed Tabletop Display Shelf
Located in Sacramento, CA
Early 20th century Chinese suanzhi wood (rosewood) curio display shelf. Beautifully crafted with
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
H 14.13 in W 25 in D 3.25 in
French Vernis Martin Vitrine, Curio
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Mirrored back with excellent detail to the inlaid wood, fitted for two glass shelves (included
Category
20th Century French Vitrines
Materials
Bronze
French Transition style vitrine
Located in Charleston, SC
"chutes" in "bronze dore" as well on the front corners.
The 2 sides of the vitrine are exact replica of
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Early 20th Century French Vitrines
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Corner Curio Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of corner curio shelves available for sale. Each of these unique corner curio shelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and metal. Corner curio shelves have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of corner curio shelves to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Art Deco and Empire corner curio shelves are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made corner curio shelves over the years, but those made by Drexel, Grand Rapids Furniture Co. and Henredon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Corner Curio Shelves?
Prices for corner curio shelves start at $650 and top out at $38,000 with the average selling for $4,400.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.
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