Restored Rattan & Mahogany Display Curio Cabinet Etagere
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired rattan display cabinet with mahogany shelving and
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Vintage 1950s American Shelves
Materials
Rattan
Curio Etagere Cabinet
Monumental Antique English Victorian Mahogany Etagere Display Curio Cabinet
$4,000Sale Price|42% Off
H 99 in W 55 in D 19 in
Monumental Antique English Victorian Mahogany Etagere Display Curio Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
A one of a kind antique Late Victorian English etagere curio display cabinet. Made from carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
Mid-century Rattan Etagere Display Curio Cabinet w/ Mahogany Shelfs
$1,895
H 75 in W 14.25 in D 29.5 in
Mid-century Rattan Etagere Display Curio Cabinet w/ Mahogany Shelfs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired high-style rattan étagère showcasing four open
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Restored High Style Rattan & Mahogany Etagere Display Curio Cabinet, 2 Available
$2,850 / item
H 82 in W 33 in D 16 in
Restored High Style Rattan & Mahogany Etagere Display Curio Cabinet, 2 Available
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored high-style rattan etagères showcases featuring 3 glass shelves, a center
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rattan, Glass, Mahogany
Mastercraft Burl Wood and Glass Curio Display Cabinet Vitrine Étagère Breakfront
$3,800
H 82 in W 42 in D 16 in
Mastercraft Burl Wood and Glass Curio Display Cabinet Vitrine Étagère Breakfront
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tall tower shape breakfront by Mastercraft. Brass trim, burl wood, beveled glass, and other high quality craftsmanship details.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XV Style Petite Curio Etagere with Satinwood Inlay & Mirror
$1,800
H 51 in W 25 in D 14.5 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Petite Curio Etagere with Satinwood Inlay & Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Petite Curio Etagere with Satinwood Inlay & Mirror. Item features a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Other Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Satinwood
Antique Victorian Rococo Grapevine Carved Walnut Etagere Curio Shelf w/ Mirror
$2,500
H 80 in W 48 in D 16 in
Antique Victorian Rococo Grapevine Carved Walnut Etagere Curio Shelf w/ Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Rococo Grapevine Carved Walnut Ornate Etagere Curio Shelf with Central Mirror and
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Shelves
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut 5 Tier Etagere Curio Whatnot Stand
$1,800
H 71 in W 44 in D 14 in
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut 5 Tier Etagere Curio Whatnot Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut 5 Tier Etagere Curio Whatnot Stand. Circa Late 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Victorian Bamboo Stick and Ball Curio Shelf Display Etagere
$2,000
H 59 in W 28 in D 9.5 in
Antique English Victorian Bamboo Stick and Ball Curio Shelf Display Etagere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique English Victorian Bamboo Stick and Ball Curio Shelf Display Etagere. Item features stunning bamboo
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Mirror
Vintage Illuminated Chrome and Brass Light Up Display Shelf Curio Etagere
$3,200
H 82 in W 42 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Illuminated Chrome and Brass Light Up Display Shelf Curio Etagere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Illuminated Chrome and Brass Light Up Display Shelf Curio Etagere. Item features a polished
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Antique English Victorian Bamboo Stick and Ball Etagere Curio Shelf Stand
$995 / item
H 43 in W 19 in D 10 in
Antique English Victorian Bamboo Stick and Ball Etagere Curio Shelf Stand
Located in Southampton, NJ
Late 19th century Victorian 'stick and ball bamboo display Étagère with three wood shelves and X
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Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
19th C English Victorian Bamboo Stick and Ball Curio Shelf Etagere w/ Mirror
$2,250
H 54.5 in W 30 in D 11 in
19th C English Victorian Bamboo Stick and Ball Curio Shelf Etagere w/ Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique 19th C English Victorian Bamboo Stick and Ball Curio Shelf Etagere w/ Mirror. Item features 2
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Mirror
1970's Brass Wicker Obelisk Curio Etagere' Vitrine by Romeo Rega, Mario Sabot
$3,640Sale Price|30% Off
H 71 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
1970's Brass Wicker Obelisk Curio Etagere' Vitrine by Romeo Rega, Mario Sabot
By Romeo Rega
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exceptionally rare Romeo Rega design for Mario Sabot, Obelisk curio etagere'. Made in Italy, circa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Vitrines
Materials
Brass
Mastercraft Amboyna Burl Wood French Hollywood Regency Curio Display Cabinet
$5,500
H 87.5 in W 37 in D 18 in
Mastercraft Amboyna Burl Wood French Hollywood Regency Curio Display Cabinet
By Mastercraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable Amboyna burl wood French Hollywood Regency style curio display cabinet by Mastercraft
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Henredon Display Cabinets Etageres Vitrines Scene One Campaign, Set of 4
$7,996Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 82 in W 32 in D 15 in
Henredon Display Cabinets Etageres Vitrines Scene One Campaign, Set of 4
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Cabinets Etageres With 4 adjustable glass shelves with plate grooves (you can add or subtract shelves), and
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Restored Rattan & Mahogany Display Curio Cabinet Etagere
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-tier stick rattan display cabinet with mahogany shelving and side panels, circa 1940. This
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Materials
Rattan
Antique Mahogany Étagère Mirrored Curio Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Category
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Materials
Metal
Antique Edwardian Chinese Chippendale Mahogany China Cabinet Etagere Curio
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Antique Edwardian Chinese Chippendale Mahogany China Cabinet Etagere Curio
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 2 piece Edwardian mirrored china, curio cabinet, or barback, circa 1900s. Top section
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
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Vintage Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Mirrored Etagere Shelf Curio Cabinet 33"
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H 32.75 in W 4 in D 20 in
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Mirrored Etagere Shelf Curio Cabinet 33"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Chinese etagere wall shelf curio cabinet featuring Chippendale styling with mirrored back
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Antique American Art Nouveau Small Mirrored Étagère with Curio Cabinet
Located in Doylestown, PA
shelves. The top mirror has an oval mitered frame set above a small curio cabinet with a mirrored back
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Vitrines
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Diamond Shaped Etagere Curio Display Cabinet
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H 72 in W 24 in D 21 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Diamond Shaped Etagere Curio Display Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Diamond Shaped Etagere Curio Display Cabinet. Item features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Early American Walnut Hanging Miniature Étagère Curio Shelf Spindles
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H 24.5 in W 4.25 in D 12 in
Antique Early American Walnut Hanging Miniature Étagère Curio Shelf Spindles
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique walnut early American wall hanging étagère curio shelf unit with four tiers supported on
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Early 20th Century American Colonial Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Brass Mirrored Table Top Étagère Curio Shelf Tiered Display
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H 15.25 in W 10.375 in D 3.25 in
Mid Century Brass Mirrored Table Top Étagère Curio Shelf Tiered Display
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century tiered brass and glass etagere display shelf featuring a mirrored backing and shelves
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique English Victorian Bamboo Stick and Ball Etagere Curio Shelf Stand
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H 47.5 in W 25 in D 10 in
Antique English Victorian Bamboo Stick and Ball Etagere Curio Shelf Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Bamboo Stick and Ball Etagere Curio Display Shelf Stand. item features 4
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo
Pair Gold Hollywood Regency Syroco French Rococo Etagere Curio Display Stands
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H 72 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 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
Mid-Century Modern Jansen Bronze Brass Gun Metal Grey Glass Étagère Curio Shelf
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H 84 in W 36 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Jansen Bronze Brass Gun Metal Grey Glass Étagère Curio Shelf
By Maison Jansen
Located in Roslyn, NY
smoke glass étagère curio shelf, very well made & heavy.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Henredon Scene One Display Cabinets Etageres - A Pair
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
display cabinets etageres With 4 adjustable glass shelves with plate grooves in each but you can add or
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Brass
French Empire Regency Tall Arched Dome Walnut Etagere Curio Cabinets, a Pair
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H 84 in W 32 in D 11.5 in
French Empire Regency Tall Arched Dome Walnut Etagere Curio Cabinets, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Empire Hollywood Regency tall arched dome walnut etagere Curio cabinets - a pair. Item
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Mid-20th Century North American Empire Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mastercraft Burlwood and Glass Curio Display Cabinets Vitrines Etageres
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H 81 in W 47 in D 16 in
Pair of Mastercraft Burlwood and Glass Curio Display Cabinets Vitrines Etageres
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mastercraft Mid-Century Modern show cases curio cabinets with smoked mirrors background.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
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Burl
Design Institute of America DIA Chrome and Mirror Curio Cabinet Display Étagère
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H 80 in W 39 in D 13 in
Design Institute of America DIA Chrome and Mirror Curio Cabinet Display Étagère
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern chrome, glass, and mirror curio cabinet /bookcase by Design Institute of America
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Pair Gold Hollywood Regency Syroco French Rococo Etagere Curio Display Stands
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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
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Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Materials
Synthetic, Glass
Antique English Victorian Bamboo 4 Tier Angled Curio Etagere Shelf Stand
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Antique English Victorian Bamboo 4 Tier Angled Curio Etagere Shelf Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian bamboo 4 tier angled curio etagere shelf. Item featured is bamboo
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Early 20th Century Victorian Shelves
Materials
Bamboo
Fine Mahogany and Gilded Metal Directoire Style Étagères Bookshelves Curio, Pair
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H 54 in W 24 in D 12 in
Fine Mahogany and Gilded Metal Directoire Style Étagères Bookshelves Curio, Pair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Handsome pair of fine French design! Beautiful condition. Matched pair. Measures: 50 tall x 24 wide x 12 deep. Gorgeous design.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Directoire Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Labarge Chrome and Glass Étagère Bookcase Curio Display Shelf
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H 78 in W 16 in D 42 in
Mid-Century Modern Labarge Chrome and Glass Étagère Bookcase Curio Display Shelf
By LaBarge
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage MCM Labarge chrome and glass étagère or room divider. Features sleek modular design with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Paul M Jones Bronze Brass Glass Illuminating Modern Etagere Curio Display Shelf
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H 78 in W 24 in D 13 in
Paul M Jones Bronze Brass Glass Illuminating Modern Etagere Curio Display Shelf
By Paul M. Jones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern bronze, brass, and glass illuminating modern narrow étagère by Paul M
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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Curio Etagere Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal curio etagere cabinet for your home. Each curio etagere cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a curio etagere cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A curio etagere cabinet, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Empire or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made curio etagere cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mastercraft, Design Institute America and Labarge are consistently popular.
How Much is a Curio Etagere Cabinet?
A curio etagere cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $7,500.
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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.
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Questions About Curio Etagere 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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