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Armoire, Shaker Style in Steel with Natural Rusted Patina by Jim Rose
Armoire, Shaker Style in Steel with Natural Rusted Patina by Jim Rose

Armoire, Shaker Style in Steel with Natural Rusted Patina by Jim Rose

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

give the cabinet an architectural presence, almost like a freestanding wall or column within a room

Category

1990s American Shaker Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Sophie Gallardo and Georges Cassan, "Louis XIII Period Chest"
Sophie Gallardo and Georges Cassan, "Louis XIII Period Chest"

Sophie Gallardo and Georges Cassan, "Louis XIII Period Chest"

By Sophie GALLARDO, George-Guillaume CASSAN

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

gems turning these pieces of furnitures into cabinets of curiosity.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Other Blanket Chests

Materials

Birch

17th Century Italian Ebonized Inlaid Milanese Table Cabinet
17th Century Italian Ebonized Inlaid Milanese Table Cabinet

17th Century Italian Ebonized Inlaid Milanese Table Cabinet

Located in Bradenton, FL

compartment, a traditional feature of cabinets of curiosities intended for precious or private objects. The

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Hen Harrier, Italy 1880.
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Hen Harrier, Italy 1880.

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Hen Harrier, Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from a cabinet of curiosities. Stuffed bird of pray (Circus Cyaneus Linnaeus, 1766

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Stuffed bird, Common Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra), Italy 1880.
Stuffed bird, Common Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra), Italy 1880.

Stuffed bird, Common Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra), Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from a cabinet of curiosities: Stuffed Common Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Stuffed bird, an european Starling (Sturnus vulgaris), Italy 1880.
Stuffed bird, an european Starling (Sturnus vulgaris), Italy 1880.

Stuffed bird, an european Starling (Sturnus vulgaris), Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from a cabinet of curiosities; stuffed bird (Sturnus vulgaris), European starling

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Lot of 5 bronzes animal figures, France, 1950
Lot of 5 bronzes animal figures, France, 1950

Lot of 5 bronzes animal figures, France, 1950

$537 / set

H 0.79 in W 0.79 in D 1.58 in

Lot of 5 bronzes animal figures, France, 1950

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

decorative miniatures are in keeping with the tradition of curiosities and collector's cabinet objects

Category

Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare 18th-century marble viscera box
Rare 18th-century marble viscera box

Rare 18th-century marble viscera box

$4,528

H 6.7 in W 10.24 in D 5.52 in

Rare 18th-century marble viscera box

Located in MILL, NL

, key missing. An ideal piece for a cabinet of curiosities or an 18th-century collection. Dimensions

Category

Antique 18th Century Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

A convex mirror, frame in ebonized wood and bronze, Italy, late 19th century.
A convex mirror, frame in ebonized wood and bronze, Italy, late 19th century.

A convex mirror, frame in ebonized wood and bronze, Italy, late 19th century.

Located in Milan, IT

A medium-sized, round convex wall mirror, designed for a cabinet of curiosities, with a turned and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

Pair of globe-shaped bookends, France, 1970
Pair of globe-shaped bookends, France, 1970

Pair of globe-shaped bookends, France, 1970

$537 / set

H 7.09 in W 4.73 in D 6.3 in

Pair of globe-shaped bookends, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

object vintage desk miniature globe wooden bookends magnifying glass decor cabinet of curiosities vintage

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

A small convex mirror, with a brass frame. Italy, late 19th century.
A small convex mirror, with a brass frame. Italy, late 19th century.

A small convex mirror, with a brass frame. Italy, late 19th century.

Located in Milan, IT

A Small round convex wall mirror, used in a cabinet of curiosities, with an embossed brass frame

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Fidji Mermaid, freshly caught in Atlantis.
Fidji Mermaid, freshly caught in Atlantis.

Fidji Mermaid, freshly caught in Atlantis.

$7,766

H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 35.44 in

Fidji Mermaid, freshly caught in Atlantis.

Located in Leuven , BE

fabricated curiosity combining a small mammalian torso with a fish tail, made to simulate a mermaid. Such

Category

2010s Belgian Natural Specimens

Materials

Organic Material

Vintage Folk Art Balancing Telescope Figure Sculpture
Vintage Folk Art Balancing Telescope Figure Sculpture

Vintage Folk Art Balancing Telescope Figure Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

on a desk, shelf, or cabinet of curiosities. The hand-painted details and naïve style give it strong

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

William Ward Beecher Lithograph Still Life, Titled: "Seance"
William Ward Beecher Lithograph Still Life, Titled: "Seance"

William Ward Beecher Lithograph Still Life, Titled: "Seance"

Located in Queens, NY

American Contemporary lithograph still life featuring objects in a cabinet of curiosity for a

Category

20th Century American Modern Paintings

Materials

Beech

Pair of Antique Bohemian Blue Opaline Glass Goblets with Gold Rim and Florals
Pair of Antique Bohemian Blue Opaline Glass Goblets with Gold Rim and Florals

Pair of Antique Bohemian Blue Opaline Glass Goblets with Gold Rim and Florals

Located in Firenze, IT

decorative use as: – bud vases – desk accessories – vanity objects – cabinet of curiosities pieces – shelf

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Czech Late Victorian Glass

Materials

Gold

A big red coral branch from Wunderkammer, silver base, Italy 1820.
A big red coral branch from Wunderkammer, silver base, Italy 1820.

A big red coral branch from Wunderkammer, silver base, Italy 1820.

Located in Milan, IT

A large branch of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum) from a cabinet of curiosities. The

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Silver

Vintage Sawfish Rostrum Sculpture on Lucite Base
Vintage Sawfish Rostrum Sculpture on Lucite Base

Vintage Sawfish Rostrum Sculpture on Lucite Base

By Tony Duquette

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

cabinet of curiosities.

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Large Natural Sea Shell Wall Sculpture with Iron Mount fountain
Large Natural Sea Shell Wall Sculpture with Iron Mount fountain

Large Natural Sea Shell Wall Sculpture with Iron Mount fountain

Located in Madrid, ES

beautifully as a decorative object, bringing a refined coastal and cabinet of curiosities aesthetic to an

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Fountains

Materials

Iron

1990s Decorative Centerpiece with Natural Shells on a Marble Base
1990s Decorative Centerpiece with Natural Shells on a Marble Base

1990s Decorative Centerpiece with Natural Shells on a Marble Base

Located in Marbella, ES

of antique cabinets of curiosities and naturalist collecting. Ideal as a decorative object for a

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble

18th Century Carved Wooden Lion on Rouge du Roi Marble Base
18th Century Carved Wooden Lion on Rouge du Roi Marble Base

18th Century Carved Wooden Lion on Rouge du Roi Marble Base

Located in Knivsta, SE

desk, study, or cabinet of curiosities. Wear consistent with age and use.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Paperweights

Materials

Griotte Marble

Vintage Patinated Plaster Ram’s Head Sculpture in the Neoclassical Taste
Vintage Patinated Plaster Ram’s Head Sculpture in the Neoclassical Taste

Vintage Patinated Plaster Ram’s Head Sculpture in the Neoclassical Taste

Located in Firenze, IT

piece works beautifully as: – a library accent – a desk sculpture – a console centrepiece – a cabinet

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Lacquer

Decorative Centerpiece with Natural Shells in a Silver Cup
Decorative Centerpiece with Natural Shells in a Silver Cup

Decorative Centerpiece with Natural Shells in a Silver Cup

Located in Marbella, ES

the piece, evoking the style of antique cabinets of curiosities and the tradition of naturalist

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell

Natural Quartz Geode Mineral Specimen in Iron-Stained Matrix
Natural Quartz Geode Mineral Specimen in Iron-Stained Matrix

Natural Quartz Geode Mineral Specimen in Iron-Stained Matrix

Located in Bradenton, FL

this piece an exceptional decorative object for a shelf, desk, or cabinet of curiosities.

Category

2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Quartz

Elephant with obelisk, English 19th century, signed
Elephant with obelisk, English 19th century, signed

Elephant with obelisk, English 19th century, signed

$11,350

H 20.87 in W 7.88 in D 9.85 in

Elephant with obelisk, English 19th century, signed

Located in Madrid, ES

. This piece is in perfect condition. Ideal as a collector's item or as a centerpiece in a cabinet of

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

1970s Hand-painted Drawing of a Camel with a Classic Border and Framed in Wood
1970s Hand-painted Drawing of a Camel with a Classic Border and Framed in Wood

1970s Hand-painted Drawing of a Camel with a Classic Border and Framed in Wood

Located in Marbella, ES

. Presented in a wooden frame, this piece is ideal for collectors of zoological art, cabinets of curiosities

Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper

Swedish Limestone Paperweight with Polished Fossil, 19th Century
Swedish Limestone Paperweight with Polished Fossil, 19th Century

Swedish Limestone Paperweight with Polished Fossil, 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

and curiosities. The piece functions both as a practical paperweight and as a small cabinet-of

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Paperweights

Materials

Limestone

Vintage Cloisonne Decorative Eggs, Set of 2, Enamelled Dragon Decor, circa 1970
Vintage Cloisonne Decorative Eggs, Set of 2, Enamelled Dragon Decor, circa 1970

Vintage Cloisonne Decorative Eggs, Set of 2, Enamelled Dragon Decor, circa 1970

Located in Bochum, NRW

seeking a jewel‑like accent for a curated vignette or cabinet of curiosities. Condition: Very good

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Brass, Enamel

1970s Decorative Painting of a Rhinoceros “Rhinoceros Unicornis”
1970s Decorative Painting of a Rhinoceros “Rhinoceros Unicornis”

1970s Decorative Painting of a Rhinoceros “Rhinoceros Unicornis”

Located in Marbella, ES

classic elegance and exoticism, making it ideal for libraries, offices, cabinets of curiosities, or

Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper

1750s Antique Landscape Miniature Painted on Panel in Round Gilded Frame
1750s Antique Landscape Miniature Painted on Panel in Round Gilded Frame

1750s Antique Landscape Miniature Painted on Panel in Round Gilded Frame

Located in Marbella, ES

piece, for a cabinet of curiosities, or a collection of small-format antique paintings. It displays

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

1970s Decorative Painting of a Rhinoceros “Rhinoceros Unicornis”
1970s Decorative Painting of a Rhinoceros “Rhinoceros Unicornis”

1970s Decorative Painting of a Rhinoceros “Rhinoceros Unicornis”

Located in Marbella, ES

classic elegance and exoticism, making it ideal for libraries, offices, cabinets of curiosities, or

Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper

Vintage Monkey Inlay Obelisk
Vintage Monkey Inlay Obelisk

Vintage Monkey Inlay Obelisk

$475

H 24.5 in W 6 in D 6 in

Vintage Monkey Inlay Obelisk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

nod to the "Cabinet of Curiosities" aesthetic popular in grand European estates. The obelisk is

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Hollywood Regency Obelisks

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Crocodile Sculpture with Geometric Scales
Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Crocodile Sculpture with Geometric Scales

Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Crocodile Sculpture with Geometric Scales

Located in San Diego, CA

statement piece for a desk, shelf, or cabinet of curiosities, combining craftsmanship and playful character

Category

Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1990s Seashell Composition in Engraved Silver Cup
1990s Seashell Composition in Engraved Silver Cup

1990s Seashell Composition in Engraved Silver Cup

$1,612

H 6.3 in W 5.52 in D 4.34 in

1990s Seashell Composition in Engraved Silver Cup

Located in Marbella, ES

enhances the decorative character and evokes the style of antique cabinets of curiosities. Ideal as a

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Mounted Objects

Materials

Metallic Thread

Decorative Composition of Natural Shells on a Silver Base
Decorative Composition of Natural Shells on a Silver Base

Decorative Composition of Natural Shells on a Silver Base

Located in Marbella, ES

antique cabinets of curiosities and refined coastal aesthetics. The base, with its classic lines and

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Mounted Objects

Materials

Metallic Thread

1990s Decorative Composition of Minerals and Shells on a Sculptural Base
1990s Decorative Composition of Minerals and Shells on a Sculptural Base

1990s Decorative Composition of Minerals and Shells on a Sculptural Base

Located in Marbella, ES

of materials—seashell, minerals, gilded element, and wood—evokes the spirit of antique cabinets of

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Precious Stone, Wood

ITALY 18th Century Antique 1750 Carved Figure Of Cupid In Sardinian Coral
ITALY 18th Century Antique 1750 Carved Figure Of Cupid In Sardinian Coral

ITALY 18th Century Antique 1750 Carved Figure Of Cupid In Sardinian Coral

Located in Miami, FL

and highly decorative object, this piece would display beautifully in an office or within a cabinet of

Category

Antique 1750s Italian Baroque Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Coral

Antique Beetle Chromolithographs, European Coleoptera Plates, Calwer 1893
Antique Beetle Chromolithographs, European Coleoptera Plates, Calwer 1893

Antique Beetle Chromolithographs, European Coleoptera Plates, Calwer 1893

By Louis-Pierre Baltard

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Cabinet of Curiosities Beetle Plates, Jewel & Firefly Insects, 1893 Description: This

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Prints

Materials

Paper

Sculpture: Geometric Composition in Chrome Metal and Marble
Sculpture: Geometric Composition in Chrome Metal and Marble

Sculpture: Geometric Composition in Chrome Metal and Marble

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

piece defines itself as a modern artistic curiosity, ideal for a collector's cabinet or a designer

Category

2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Antique German Silver Table Snuff Parrot Box Circa 1900
Antique German Silver Table Snuff Parrot Box Circa 1900

Antique German Silver Table Snuff Parrot Box Circa 1900

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

display within a cabinet of curiosities or a refined silver collection. Condition This antique novelty

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Gemstone Prints, Blue & Green Minerals, Bauer c.1900 Set of 4
Antique Gemstone Prints, Blue & Green Minerals, Bauer c.1900 Set of 4

Antique Gemstone Prints, Blue & Green Minerals, Bauer c.1900 Set of 4

Located in Langweer, NL

, Decorative Wall Art, Collector Print, Cabinet of Curiosities, Curiosity Print, Victorian Science, Geological

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Prints

Materials

Paper

A big diorama with crystals, butterflies and flowers, Italy 1870.
A big diorama with crystals, butterflies and flowers, Italy 1870.

A big diorama with crystals, butterflies and flowers, Italy 1870.

Located in Milan, IT

A large cabinet of curiosities diorama with natural crystal specimens and multicolored butterflies

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th century Louis XVI Style Pair of Bronze and Alabaster Urns, 1880s
19th century Louis XVI Style Pair of Bronze and Alabaster Urns, 1880s

19th century Louis XVI Style Pair of Bronze and Alabaster Urns, 1880s

Located in LEGNY, FR

mantel, or on a sideboard, and also make beautiful cabinet of curiosities objects. Beautiful original

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Urns

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Vintage Brass Thimble Case with Engraved Bamboo Motif
Vintage Brass Thimble Case with Engraved Bamboo Motif

Vintage Brass Thimble Case with Engraved Bamboo Motif

By Henry Griffith & Sons, Charles Horner

Located in San Diego, CA

cabinet of curiosities. Details: Material: Solid brass Finish: Original aged patina Motif: Hand

Category

Vintage 1950s Hong Kong American Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Scagliola Artisanal Pigmented Plaster Turtle Shell
Vintage Italian Scagliola Artisanal Pigmented Plaster Turtle Shell

Vintage Italian Scagliola Artisanal Pigmented Plaster Turtle Shell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

aesthetic, it perfectly captures the curated "Cabinet of Curiosities" flair and high-end glamour of the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Grand Tour Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

"Lychee Abundance" Green Duan Stone Auspicious Desk Ornament
"Lychee Abundance" Green Duan Stone Auspicious Desk Ornament

"Lychee Abundance" Green Duan Stone Auspicious Desk Ornament

Located in Taichung, TW

"cabinet of curiosities" piece or a luxurious, culturally rich desk accessory for a modern study. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

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Curiosity Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of curiosity cabinets available for sale. Each of these unique curiosity cabinets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and shell. There are 319 antique and vintage curiosity cabinets for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 9 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of curiosity cabinets available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Curiosity cabinets made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made curiosity cabinets over the years, but those made by Burroughes & Watts, George Wright of London and American Cabinet Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Curiosity Cabinets?

Curiosity cabinets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,429, while the lowest priced sells for $45 and the highest can go for as much as $885,000.