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Antique 17th–18th Century Carved Stone Head of a child
Antique 17th–18th Century Carved Stone Head of a child

Antique 17th–18th Century Carved Stone Head of a child

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

A charming and evocative fragment of antique sculpture, particularly appealing for a cabinet of curiosities, classical interior, or collection of European sculpture.

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Antique Early 18th Century Unknown Louis XIV Busts

Materials

Stone

French Neoclassical Bronze Sculpture of a Bacchus Satyr, Circa 1900
French Neoclassical Bronze Sculpture of a Bacchus Satyr, Circa 1900

French Neoclassical Bronze Sculpture of a Bacchus Satyr, Circa 1900

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

The combination of mythological subject, refined bronze casting, and luxurious marble and onyx base makes this an elegant decorative object for a sophisticated interior, classical co...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Set of Eight Early to Mid-20th Century Etched Glass Apothecary Bottles
Set of Eight Early to Mid-20th Century Etched Glass Apothecary Bottles

Set of Eight Early to Mid-20th Century Etched Glass Apothecary Bottles

Located in Nottingham, GB

Their transparent glass construction and etched lettering make the collection particularly suitable for display within a cabinet of curiosities, pharmacy collection or industrial-ins...

Category

20th Century Bottles

Materials

Glass

Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Articulated Hardwood Snake
Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Articulated Hardwood Snake

Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Articulated Hardwood Snake

Located in Nottingham, GB

Originally produced as a decorative carving, today it makes an unusual example of vintage folk art, ideal for display on a bookshelf, coffee table, cabinet of curiosities or within a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Scorpion in Lucite Dome Paperweight
Vintage Scorpion in Lucite Dome Paperweight

Vintage Scorpion in Lucite Dome Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

#5543 Equally suited as a desk accessory, conversation piece, or addition to a cabinet of curiosities, this unusual decorative object complements Mid-Century Modern, Postmodern, B...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Hasharat Contemporary Entomological Shadow Box with 23 Iridescent Beetles
Hasharat Contemporary Entomological Shadow Box with 23 Iridescent Beetles

Hasharat Contemporary Entomological Shadow Box with 23 Iridescent Beetles

Located in New York, NY

Presented with the precision of a traditional natural-history collection, the jewel-like specimens create a dramatic contemporary interpretation of the classic cabinet of curiosities...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass

Golden Cat Skull Desk Sculpture on Black Marble Base, Gothic Curio Ornament
Golden Cat Skull Desk Sculpture on Black Marble Base, Gothic Curio Ornament

Golden Cat Skull Desk Sculpture on Black Marble Base, Gothic Curio Ornament

Located in Nottingham, GB

The combination of the gold-toned skull and polished black marble gives the piece a sophisticated contemporary quality while retaining the darker character associated with traditiona...

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21st Century and Contemporary Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

L. Carvin Menier Chocolate Mouse Advertising Paperweight, circa 1910
L. Carvin Menier Chocolate Mouse Advertising Paperweight, circa 1910

L. Carvin Menier Chocolate Mouse Advertising Paperweight, circa 1910

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Its combination of animalier sculpture, commercial advertising, and unusually small scale gives it considerable character as a collectible desk object or cabinet curiosity. A wonder...

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Trio of Gigantopecten Restitutensis, authentic fossils from France. Wooden stand
Trio of Gigantopecten Restitutensis, authentic fossils from France. Wooden stand

Trio of Gigantopecten Restitutensis, authentic fossils from France. Wooden stand

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

An unusual and highly decorative piece for a cabinet of curiosities, contemporary interior, natural history collection, or sophisticated collector's display.

Category

2010s French Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Set of Four Mid-19th Century French Apothecary Glass Jars with Gilt Labels
Set of Four Mid-19th Century French Apothecary Glass Jars with Gilt Labels

Set of Four Mid-19th Century French Apothecary Glass Jars with Gilt Labels

Located in Hamburg, DE

Displayed together, they make an exceptional decorative ensemble for a kitchen, library, cabinet of curiosities or interior inspired by antique laboratories.

Category

Antique 1860s French Belle Époque Antiquities

Materials

Glass

Coco de Mer from the Seychelles Islands, mounted on a stand – 20th century
Coco de Mer from the Seychelles Islands, mounted on a stand – 20th century

Coco de Mer from the Seychelles Islands, mounted on a stand – 20th century

Located in Lommel, BE

Rare Coco de Mer (Lodoicea maldivica) from the Seychelles, mounted on a metal stand.The Coco de Mer is the largest seed in the world and highly collectible for natural history cabine...

Category

Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coconut

Large Nile Crocodile Skull Replica on Wooden Base, 95 cm
Large Nile Crocodile Skull Replica on Wooden Base, 95 cm

Large Nile Crocodile Skull Replica on Wooden Base, 95 cm

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

A spectacular decorative object for a contemporary or eclectic interior, private collection, cabinet of curiosities, hotel, office or luxury retail environment.

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak, Composite

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

Lot of 5 bronzes animal figures, France, 1950

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

These decorative miniatures are in keeping with the tradition of curiosities and collector's cabinet objects, typical of mid-20th-century French decorative taste.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Continental Empire Revival Serpent and Lion-Mask Table Lamps, Circa 1920
Pair of Continental Empire Revival Serpent and Lion-Mask Table Lamps, Circa 1920

Pair of Continental Empire Revival Serpent and Lion-Mask Table Lamps, Circa 1920

Located in Atlanta, GA

Here those motifs are handled in a decorative revival manner rather than as strict archaeological copying, making the lamps especially suited to a cabinet-of-curiosities, library, or...

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Early 20th Century English Empire Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

Copper Apothecary Jar with Crab Finial, 19th Century Italian
Copper Apothecary Jar with Crab Finial, 19th Century Italian

Copper Apothecary Jar with Crab Finial, 19th Century Italian

Located in Memphis, TN

A charming and highly tactile object evocative of historic pharmacies, seaside curiosities, and classical cabinets of curiosities with an eccentric and quietly theatrical presence ri...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Jars

Materials

Bronze, Copper

The Curious Magpie: Papier-Mâché Folk Art Sculpture
The Curious Magpie: Papier-Mâché Folk Art Sculpture

The Curious Magpie: Papier-Mâché Folk Art Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

A delightful decorative object for a library, study, or cabinet of curiosities, and a fine example of 20th-century folk art craftsmanship.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

A pair Wunderkammer Natural mineral specimen calcite flower crystal Italy 1880.
A pair Wunderkammer Natural mineral specimen calcite flower crystal Italy 1880.

A pair Wunderkammer Natural mineral specimen calcite flower crystal Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

A perfect marriage of the scientific curiosity of the era and the high decorative value characteristic of cabinets of curiosities (Wunderkammern).

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Rare 1950s Italian Sculpture Glazed Ceramic Woman Playing Drum by Ronzan
Rare 1950s Italian Sculpture Glazed Ceramic Woman Playing Drum by Ronzan

Rare 1950s Italian Sculpture Glazed Ceramic Woman Playing Drum by Ronzan

Located in Nicolosi, IT

A rare and collectible example of Ronzan ceramic artistry, ideal for display on a console, sideboard, shelf, cabinet of curiosities or refined interior. Signed Ronzan, Made in Italy...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

17.5 cm Rare Heteromorph Ammonite (Audouliceras Renauxianum) with Original Nacre
17.5 cm Rare Heteromorph Ammonite (Audouliceras Renauxianum) with Original Nacre

17.5 cm Rare Heteromorph Ammonite (Audouliceras Renauxianum) with Original Nacre

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Measuring an impressive 17.5 cm (6.9 inches), this Rare Fossil from the Lower Cretaceous era serves as a captivating Cabinet of Curiosities centerpiece. Benefiting from expert Fine M...

Category

2010s Russian Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

19th Century Spanish Neo-Baroque Forged Iron Dragon Sculpture
19th Century Spanish Neo-Baroque Forged Iron Dragon Sculpture

19th Century Spanish Neo-Baroque Forged Iron Dragon Sculpture

Located in Buisson, FR

Due to its refined and compact proportions, this piece is an ideal acquisition for a curated collection of early metalwork, looking exceptional styled within a luxury bookcase, an ec...

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Four Solid Bronze Antique Chinese Mini Censer Incense Burners Heavy
Four Solid Bronze Antique Chinese Mini Censer Incense Burners Heavy

Four Solid Bronze Antique Chinese Mini Censer Incense Burners Heavy

Located in Somis, CA

Beautiful displayed together as a collection or individually on a scholar’s table, altar, bookshelf, or cabinet of curiosities. In addition to their traditional use as incense burner...

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

1950s Italian Glazed Ceramic Sculpture Woman Huntress by Favaro e Cecchetto
1950s Italian Glazed Ceramic Sculpture Woman Huntress by Favaro e Cecchetto

1950s Italian Glazed Ceramic Sculpture Woman Huntress by Favaro e Cecchetto

By Favaro Cecchetto

Located in Nicolosi, IT

The piece is both decorative and collectible, ideal for a console, sideboard, shelf, cabinet of curiosities or refined interior. Its mythological subject, elegant modeling and playfu...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

A Mongolian Burrwood Stand 19th Century
A Mongolian Burrwood Stand 19th Century

A Mongolian Burrwood Stand 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Provenance: Seward Kennedy’s Cabinet of Curiosities, Christie’s, South Kensington, 22 November 2016, lot 137, part.

Category

Antique 19th Century Candle Stands

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Ecuadorian Silvered Figural Bird Vessel by Taller Tinta
Mid-Century Ecuadorian Silvered Figural Bird Vessel by Taller Tinta

Mid-Century Ecuadorian Silvered Figural Bird Vessel by Taller Tinta

Located in Round Top, TX

A wonderful example of Latin American Modern design that displays beautifully on a bookshelf, desk, or cabinet of curiosities.

Category

20th Century Ecuadorean Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Handcrafted Marine & Mineral Sculpture by Joseph Malekan
Handcrafted Marine & Mineral Sculpture by Joseph Malekan

Handcrafted Marine & Mineral Sculpture by Joseph Malekan

By Joseph Malekan

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Dimensions & Placement Ideas Style: Coastal Chic, Organic Modern, Mineral Decor, Cabinet of Curiosities, Luxury Eclectic. Display: Perfect as a commanding focal point on a mantle...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mounted Objects

Materials

Coral, Rock Crystal

Handcrafted Marine & Mineral Sculpture by Joseph Malekan
Handcrafted Marine & Mineral Sculpture by Joseph Malekan

Handcrafted Marine & Mineral Sculpture by Joseph Malekan

By Joseph Malekan

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Dimensions & Placement Ideas Style: Coastal Chic, Organic Modern, Mineral Decor, Cabinet of Curiosities, Luxury Eclectic. Display: Perfect as a commanding focal point on a mantle, en...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mounted Objects

Materials

Coral, Rock Crystal

Copper Apothecary Jar “Antimonio Polvere” with Lizard Finial
Copper Apothecary Jar “Antimonio Polvere” with Lizard Finial

Copper Apothecary Jar “Antimonio Polvere” with Lizard Finial

Located in Memphis, TN

A charming and highly tactile object evocative of historic pharmacies, natural history collections, and classical cabinets of curiosities with a subtly exotic and timeworn presence.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Jars

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Italian Copper Apothecary Jar “Papavero” with Turtle Finial
Italian Copper Apothecary Jar “Papavero” with Turtle Finial

Italian Copper Apothecary Jar “Papavero” with Turtle Finial

Located in Memphis, TN

A charming and highly tactile object evocative of historic pharmacies, botanical collections, and classical cabinets of curiosities with a quietly eccentric presence and richly timew...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Other Jars

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper

Outstanding massive Pyrite Cristals with quartz and chalcopyrite from Romania
Outstanding massive Pyrite Cristals with quartz and chalcopyrite from Romania

Outstanding massive Pyrite Cristals with quartz and chalcopyrite from Romania

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

With its strong visual presence and completely natural formation, this specimen would make an elegant addition to a mineral collection, a sophisticated cabinet of curiosities, or a r...

Category

2010s Romanian Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Pyrite

Shagreen Case Circa 1820
Shagreen Case Circa 1820

Shagreen Case Circa 1820

Located in Dallas, TX

Whether displayed in a cabinet of curiosities, on a writing desk, or within a collection of fine antique boxes and objects, this rare case offers both historical significance and end...

Category

Antique 1820s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Pair of 'Resting Stags' Bronze Sculptures. French Work. Circa 1970
Pair of 'Resting Stags' Bronze Sculptures. French Work. Circa 1970

Pair of 'Resting Stags' Bronze Sculptures. French Work. Circa 1970

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

These symmetrical pieces will naturally find their place flanking a fireplace mantel, on a modernist console table, or within an eclectic cabinet of curiosities, providing a strong a...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Memento Mori Marble Bust with Laurel Wreath, Italy, 1980s
Memento Mori Marble Bust with Laurel Wreath, Italy, 1980s

Memento Mori Marble Bust with Laurel Wreath, Italy, 1980s

Located in Madrid, ES

The quality of the carving, combined with its symbolic significance, makes this sculpture an exceptional decorative object for collectors of classical art, cabinets of curiosities, l...

Category

Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun Bust Sculpture, Decorative Ancient Egyptian Revival
Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun Bust Sculpture, Decorative Ancient Egyptian Revival

Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun Bust Sculpture, Decorative Ancient Egyptian Revival

Located in Wembley, GB

Compact yet visually impactful, this bust makes an excellent addition to a study, library, office, cabinet of curiosities, or luxury interior setting.

Category

Vintage 1980s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Busts

Materials

Resin, Acrylic, Driftwood, Bog Wood

Large & Heavy Sculpted Malachite Egg Specimen Sculpture on Ornate Brass Stand
Large & Heavy Sculpted Malachite Egg Specimen Sculpture on Ornate Brass Stand

Large & Heavy Sculpted Malachite Egg Specimen Sculpture on Ornate Brass Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

Carved in the classical egg form, the piece reflects the long decorative tradition of hardstone and mineral objects made for cabinets of curiosity, libraries, collector’s rooms, and ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Russian Neoclassical Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Treasures of the Sea: Large Mounted Mediterranean Coral on an Antique Gilt Base
Treasures of the Sea: Large Mounted Mediterranean Coral on an Antique Gilt Base

Treasures of the Sea: Large Mounted Mediterranean Coral on an Antique Gilt Base

Located in New York, NY

Reminiscent of the coral displays prized in European cabinets of curiosities and Grand Tour collections, the piece combines the sculptural beauty of the sea with the refinement of tr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mounted Objects

Materials

Coral

20 cm Museum-Grade Mortoniceras Ammonite with Rare Horn & Ostlingoceras
20 cm Museum-Grade Mortoniceras Ammonite with Rare Horn & Ostlingoceras

20 cm Museum-Grade Mortoniceras Ammonite with Rare Horn & Ostlingoceras

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

This refined architectural presentation enhances its refined aesthetic, transforming this historic French dual-fossil display into an unrivaled Cabinet of Curiosities centerpiece and...

Category

2010s French Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

2.9 kg Sculptural Polished Chrysocolla Malachite on Brass and Wood — Congo, 7.9"
2.9 kg Sculptural Polished Chrysocolla Malachite on Brass and Wood — Congo, 7.9"

2.9 kg Sculptural Polished Chrysocolla Malachite on Brass and Wood — Congo, 7.9"

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Discover a magnificent Natural History masterpiece featuring a Large Polished Chrysocolla Malachite sculpture, perfectly suited for high-end Interior Design and luxury Cabinet of Cur...

Category

2010s Congolese Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Malachite

19th Century French Glass Apothecary Jars, Set of 6
19th Century French Glass Apothecary Jars, Set of 6

19th Century French Glass Apothecary Jars, Set of 6

Located in Winter Park, FL

(Star Anise Powder) Talcum (Talc) These decorative sets are sought after by collectors or medical history, cabinet curiosities, and unique vintage decor. Circa 1880-1900.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Jars

Materials

Metal

Hasharat, Totems III: Entomological Composition in a 19th-Century Glass Dome
Hasharat, Totems III: Entomological Composition in a 19th-Century Glass Dome

Hasharat, Totems III: Entomological Composition in a 19th-Century Glass Dome

Located in New York, NY

Both sculptural and scientific, Totems III exemplifies Hasharat's signature ability to transform preserved specimens into sophisticated works of art that blur the boundaries between ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass

The Silent Watcher: Papier-Mâché Barn Owl, 14" H
The Silent Watcher: Papier-Mâché Barn Owl, 14" H

The Silent Watcher: Papier-Mâché Barn Owl, 14" H

Located in New York, NY

Both sculptural and whimsical, this charming piece celebrates the beauty of one of nature's most iconic nocturnal birds and makes a captivating decorative accent for a library, mante...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

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 ebonized softwood frame.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Other Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Shell Engravings, Baroque Style, Framed, Signed, Pair
18th Century Shell Engravings, Baroque Style, Framed, Signed, Pair

18th Century Shell Engravings, Baroque Style, Framed, Signed, Pair

By Albertus Seba 1

Located in Pasadena, CA

The Engravings were taken from the original edition of "Cabinet of Curiosities" written and compiled by Albertus Sebas.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Prints

Materials

Paper

Natural Fossils shells : Gigantopecten Restitutensis. From France, -20 m. years
Natural Fossils shells : Gigantopecten Restitutensis. From France, -20 m. years

Natural Fossils shells : Gigantopecten Restitutensis. From France, -20 m. years

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

A distinctive statement piece for a fossil collection, natural history interior, cabinet of curiosities, museum-inspired space, or contemporary home, this Luberon Gigantopecten resti...

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2010s French Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Steel

Museum Quality Replica Gavial Skull Mounted on Hardwood Panel
Museum Quality Replica Gavial Skull Mounted on Hardwood Panel

Museum Quality Replica Gavial Skull Mounted on Hardwood Panel

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

Combining scientific accuracy with refined craftsmanship, this decorative object is ideal for collectors of natural history, cabinet of curiosities enthusiasts, and interior designer...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

French Art Nouveau Blue Glass Jewelry Box Attributed to Legras
French Art Nouveau Blue Glass Jewelry Box Attributed to Legras

French Art Nouveau Blue Glass Jewelry Box Attributed to Legras

By Legras & Cie, Legras Montjoye

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Perfect as a jewelry casket, trinket box, or decorative vanity piece, it brings timeless French elegance to a dressing table, cabinet of curiosities, or Art Nouveau collection.

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Antique 1890s French Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Enamel

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

Rare 18th-century marble viscera box

Located in MILL, NL

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

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Antique 18th Century Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Mounted Acropora cervicornis (Staghorn Coral) Specimen
Mounted Acropora cervicornis (Staghorn Coral) Specimen

Mounted Acropora cervicornis (Staghorn Coral) Specimen

Located in New York, NY

During the 19th and early 20th centuries, mounted coral specimens were highly prized as decorative objects in grand seaside residences, libraries, and cabinets of curiosities, admire...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Extra large Trilobite Fossil : Drotops Armatus, high quality. Glassbox display.
Extra large Trilobite Fossil : Drotops Armatus, high quality. Glassbox display.

Extra large Trilobite Fossil : Drotops Armatus, high quality. Glassbox display.

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

A true masterpiece of museum quality, this fossil will naturally take pride of place at the heart of a high-end cabinet of curiosities or a refined interior. Extracted from the famo...

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2010s Moroccan Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Natural Specimen Of White Aragonite Cluster On Limonite From Pakistan
Natural Specimen Of White Aragonite Cluster On Limonite From Pakistan

Natural Specimen Of White Aragonite Cluster On Limonite From Pakistan

Located in Peshawar, PK

Formed through natural geological processes over thousands of years, each specimen is entirely unique, making it an exceptional addition to any fine mineral collection, cabinet of cu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Antique Wild Buffalo & Long Horns Engraving – Bertuch, c. 1810
Antique Wild Buffalo & Long Horns Engraving – Bertuch, c. 1810

Antique Wild Buffalo & Long Horns Engraving – Bertuch, c. 1810

Located in Langweer, NL

The almost symmetrical skull and enormous crescent horns also give the plate a striking decorative quality reminiscent of the natural-history specimens displayed in European cabinets...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Prints

Materials

Paper

Indonesian Carved Wooden Long-Necked Bird Sculpture, Late 19th–Early 20th C.
Indonesian Carved Wooden Long-Necked Bird Sculpture, Late 19th–Early 20th C.

Indonesian Carved Wooden Long-Necked Bird Sculpture, Late 19th–Early 20th C.

Located in New York, NY

Whether displayed on a shelf, console, or cabinet of curiosities, this finely crafted bird is a wonderful example of traditional Indonesian folk carving and would make an excellent a...

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Contemporary French Folk Art Papier-Mâché Owl Sculpture, 8.25" H
Contemporary French Folk Art Papier-Mâché Owl Sculpture, 8.25" H

Contemporary French Folk Art Papier-Mâché Owl Sculpture, 8.25" H

Located in New York, NY

Lightweight yet highly sculptural, it makes a striking accent for a bookshelf, mantel, or cabinet of curiosities. A wonderful example of contemporary French artisanal papier-mâché, b...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Rare and high quality Trilobite Fossil : Dicranurus Monstrosus. Glassbox display
Rare and high quality Trilobite Fossil : Dicranurus Monstrosus. Glassbox display

Rare and high quality Trilobite Fossil : Dicranurus Monstrosus. Glassbox display

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

A true masterpiece of museum quality, this fossil will naturally take pride of place at the heart of a high-end cabinet of curiosities or a refined interior. Extracted from the famo...

Category

2010s Moroccan Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Set of Chinese Hand-Painted Wooden Potiche Boxes Folk Figures, Shanghai, 1950
Set of Chinese Hand-Painted Wooden Potiche Boxes Folk Figures, Shanghai, 1950

Set of Chinese Hand-Painted Wooden Potiche Boxes Folk Figures, Shanghai, 1950

Located in Nicolosi, IT

They work beautifully on a console, shelf, credenza, or cabinet of curiosities, especially in eclectic, Asian-inspired, or Mid-Century interiors.

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Large Red Sea Fans on 19th-Century Italian Carved Giltwood Bird-Form Urn Bases
Large Red Sea Fans on 19th-Century Italian Carved Giltwood Bird-Form Urn Bases

Large Red Sea Fans on 19th-Century Italian Carved Giltwood Bird-Form Urn Bases

Located in New York, NY

Combining Italian antique decorative arts with natural-history collecting, the pair evokes the tradition of the European cabinet of curiosities, in which shells, coral, minerals, and...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Giltwood

Early 20th-Century Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Miniature Dachshund Dog
Early 20th-Century Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Miniature Dachshund Dog

Early 20th-Century Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Miniature Dachshund Dog

Located in St. Louis, MO

Keywords: Viennese bronze, antique dog figurine, dachshund statue, wiener dog, teckel, canine art, Austrian bronze, polychrome bronze, animalier sculpture, desk accessory, paperweigh...

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th C. Victorian Mother of Pearl Shell Bird's Nest Wire Trinket Box Casket
19th C. Victorian Mother of Pearl Shell Bird's Nest Wire Trinket Box Casket

19th C. Victorian Mother of Pearl Shell Bird's Nest Wire Trinket Box Casket

Located in Honolulu, HI

Weighing 63g and measuring under 3 inches, this rare shell box is an exceptional collectible for enthusiasts of Victorian novelty boxes, Mother of Pearl caskets, and cabinet of curio...

Category

Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Early 20th C. Art Nouveau Hand-Carved Style Resin Female Bust Sculpture
Early 20th C. Art Nouveau Hand-Carved Style Resin Female Bust Sculpture

Early 20th C. Art Nouveau Hand-Carved Style Resin Female Bust Sculpture

Located in Honolulu, HI

Unsigned yet full of artistic character, this miniature sculpture serves as a sophisticated standalone art object or an invaluable addition to a high-end cabinet of curiosities, libr...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Polyester

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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.

Questions About Curiosity Cabinets

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, 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.