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Gold Curio Cabinet

French Display Cabinet Giltwood Hand Painted Curio
French Display Cabinet Giltwood Hand Painted Curio

French Display Cabinet Giltwood Hand Painted Curio

$1,596Sale Price|20% Off

H 72.5 in W 29.25 in D 18 in

French Display Cabinet Giltwood Hand Painted Curio

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage French Display Curio Cabinet with Giltwood Gold Leaf and

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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Parisian Hand Carved White and Gold-Leaf Display/Curio Cabinet
Vintage Parisian Hand Carved White and Gold-Leaf Display/Curio Cabinet

Vintage Parisian Hand Carved White and Gold-Leaf Display/Curio Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Parisian Hand Carved White and Gold-Leaf Display/Curio Cabinet Beautiful hand carved

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique French Empire Gold Gilt Cherub Vitrine Curio Cabinet w/ Onyx Pedestal
Antique French Empire Gold Gilt Cherub Vitrine Curio Cabinet w/ Onyx Pedestal

Antique French Empire Gold Gilt Cherub Vitrine Curio Cabinet w/ Onyx Pedestal

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Empire Winged Cherub Gold Gilt Vitrine Curio Cabinet. Item features onyx stone top

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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Cabinets

Materials

Onyx

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Asian Gold Hand Painted Open Curio Display Cabinet
Asian Gold Hand Painted Open Curio Display Cabinet

Asian Gold Hand Painted Open Curio Display Cabinet

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H 60 in W 42 in D 22 in

Asian Gold Hand Painted Open Curio Display Cabinet

Located in Jupiter, FL

This is a beautiful curio cabinet. I have been using this as a display unit in my Consignment

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Jade, Metal

French Glass Gold Gilt Curio Display Cabinet
French Glass Gold Gilt Curio Display Cabinet

French Glass Gold Gilt Curio Display Cabinet

Located in Saddle River, NJ

Vintage French Glass Gold Gilt Curio Display Cabinet This vintage curio display cabinet is a

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Vintage 1940s Cabinets

Materials

Gold

Vintage Hollywood Regency French Style Gold Hexagon Curio Display Cabinet
Vintage Hollywood Regency French Style Gold Hexagon Curio Display Cabinet

Vintage Hollywood Regency French Style Gold Hexagon Curio Display Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Hollywood Regency French style gold hexagon curio display cabinet. Item features gold

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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Diamond Shaped Etagere Curio Display Cabinet
Vintage Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Diamond Shaped Etagere Curio Display Cabinet

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

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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Red and Gold Distressed Wall Hanging Curio Cabinet Display Case Acorn
Vintage Red and Gold Distressed Wall Hanging Curio Cabinet Display Case Acorn

Vintage Red and Gold Distressed Wall Hanging Curio Cabinet Display Case Acorn

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage, circa 1970s. wall curio cabinet or display case. Features traditional styling with red and

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Vintage 1970s Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Colombo Mobili, Biedermeier Style, Cherrywood, Vitrine, Curio Cabinet, 20th C.
Colombo Mobili, Biedermeier Style, Cherrywood, Vitrine, Curio Cabinet, 20th C.

Colombo Mobili, Biedermeier Style, Cherrywood, Vitrine, Curio Cabinet, 20th C.

By Colombo Mobili

Located in Manhasset, NY

Colombo Mobili, Biedermeier Style, Cherrywood, Vitrine, Curio Cabinet, Breakfront, Italy, 20th C

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20th Century Italian Vitrines

Materials

Gold Leaf

Fine French Louis XV Bronze Ormolu Mounted Vitrine Curio Marquetry Cabinet
Fine French Louis XV Bronze Ormolu Mounted Vitrine Curio Marquetry Cabinet

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

19th Century French Neoclassical Glass and Steel Curio Cabinet or Vitrine
19th Century French Neoclassical Glass and Steel Curio Cabinet or Vitrine

19th Century French Neoclassical Glass and Steel Curio Cabinet or Vitrine

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

curio cabinet or vitrine combining greco-roman and Louis XVI design elements. The door opens up to an

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Vitrines

Materials

Bronze, Steel

John Widdicomb Green Paint Decorated French Style Curio China Cabinet Brass Latt
John Widdicomb Green Paint Decorated French Style Curio China Cabinet Brass Latt

John Widdicomb Green Paint Decorated French Style Curio China Cabinet Brass Latt

By John Widdicomb

Located in Forest Grove, PA

. The cabinet features wonderful hand painted decoration on the front and sides, gold leaf, large scale

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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Art Deco Period Parisian Perfume Curio
Art Deco Period Parisian Perfume Curio

Art Deco Period Parisian Perfume Curio

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H 36.5 in W 23.5 in D 12 in

Art Deco Period Parisian Perfume Curio

By Joly & Co.

Located in Bronx, NY

This wonderful Parisian perfume curio was designed by Joly & Co., 100 Rue de Roquette, Paris in the

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Brass Metal Gold X-Form Hollywood Regency Modern Curio Shelf Bookcase
Vintage Brass Metal Gold X-Form Hollywood Regency Modern Curio Shelf Bookcase

Vintage Brass Metal Gold X-Form Hollywood Regency Modern Curio Shelf Bookcase

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Brass Metal Gold X-Form Tall Hollywood Regency Modern Curio shelf bookcase. Item features a

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Pair Gold Hollywood Regency Syroco French Rococo Etagere Curio Display Stands
Pair Gold Hollywood Regency Syroco French Rococo Etagere Curio Display Stands

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

1920’a Gold Leaf Curio Cabinet
1920’a Gold Leaf Curio Cabinet

1920’a Gold Leaf Curio Cabinet

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H 61 in W 16 in D 30 in

1920’a Gold Leaf Curio Cabinet

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Beautiful gold leaf wood 1920's Curio cabinet in well kept condition. No damages or broken parts

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Stunning Black & Gold Chinoiserie Curio Cabinet Vitrine
Stunning Black & Gold Chinoiserie Curio Cabinet Vitrine

Stunning Black & Gold Chinoiserie Curio Cabinet Vitrine

By New York Furniture Exhibit Corp.

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Luxurious elegant display cabinet having Chippendale style silhouette with curved top, 3 sided

Category

1990s North American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Painted Glass and Mirror Midcentury Deco Regency Glam Gold Accent Curio Cabinet
Painted Glass and Mirror Midcentury Deco Regency Glam Gold Accent Curio Cabinet

Painted Glass and Mirror Midcentury Deco Regency Glam Gold Accent Curio Cabinet

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Rockabilly meets Art Deco with this funky, vintage 1950s, curio cabinet. This petite display case

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Laminate

19th Century Curved Glass Ornate Gold-Gilded Vitrine or Curio Cabinet, France
19th Century Curved Glass Ornate Gold-Gilded Vitrine or Curio Cabinet, France

19th Century Curved Glass Ornate Gold-Gilded Vitrine or Curio Cabinet, France

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Beautiful late 19th century gold-gilded vitrine or curio cabinet with curved glass, France.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Wood

French Louis XV Gold Gilt Wood Vernis Martin Curved Glass Vitrine Curio Cabinet
French Louis XV Gold Gilt Wood Vernis Martin Curved Glass Vitrine Curio Cabinet

French Louis XV Gold Gilt Wood Vernis Martin Curved Glass Vitrine Curio Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Remarkable Late 19th century French Louis XV style gold giltwood vernis Martin curved glass curio

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Giltwood, Glass, Mirror

Pair Gold Hollywood Regency Syroco French Rococo Etagere Curio Display Stands
Pair Gold Hollywood Regency Syroco French Rococo Etagere Curio Display Stands

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

Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Iron Metal Corner Curio Display Shelf Stand
Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Iron Metal Corner Curio Display Shelf Stand

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

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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Iron

Weiman Gold Gilt  Wall Hanging Vitrine Curio Display Case circa 1970's
Weiman Gold Gilt  Wall Hanging Vitrine Curio Display Case circa 1970's

Weiman Gold Gilt Wall Hanging Vitrine Curio Display Case circa 1970's

By Weiman

Located in New York, NY

Glamorous Hollywood Regency style wall hanging display curio cabinet, vitrine, showcase, executed

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Regency Style Black & Gold 3 Tier Whatnot Stands Bookcase Shelf Curio - a Pair
Regency Style Black & Gold 3 Tier Whatnot Stands Bookcase Shelf Curio - a Pair

Regency Style Black & Gold 3 Tier Whatnot Stands Bookcase Shelf Curio - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Regency Style Black & Gold 3 Tier Whatnot Stands Bookcase Shelves Curio - a Pair. Item features

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Paul M Jones Bronze Brass Glass Illuminating Modern Etagere Curio Display Shelf
Paul M Jones Bronze Brass Glass Illuminating Modern Etagere Curio Display Shelf

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 Jones. Item features a heavy and substantial brushed bronze frame with brass accents ...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1940's to 1950's Gold-Leaf Curio Cabinet
1940's to 1950's Gold-Leaf Curio Cabinet

1940's to 1950's Gold-Leaf Curio Cabinet

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H 65.5 in W 31.5 in D 14.5 in

1940's to 1950's Gold-Leaf Curio Cabinet

By Weiman

Located in New Rochelle, NY

Gold-leaf over red paint, Wood and Glass Display or Curio Cabinet, with Queen Anne-style legs, two

Category

Vintage 1940s American Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Glass

Weiman Furniture Company Gold Leaf Curio Cabinet or Vitrine
Weiman Furniture Company Gold Leaf Curio Cabinet or Vitrine

Weiman Furniture Company Gold Leaf Curio Cabinet or Vitrine

By Weiman

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful gold leaf curio cabinet or vitrine manufactured by Weiman Furniture Company. Upper and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Continental Louis XIV-Style Cast-Zinc Curio Cabinets
Pair of Continental Louis XIV-Style Cast-Zinc Curio Cabinets

Pair of Continental Louis XIV-Style Cast-Zinc Curio Cabinets

Located in Washington Crossing, PA

Pair of Continental Louis XIV-style cast-zinc curio cabinets, diminutive size, ornamentation

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Small French Louis XVI Style Gold Giltwood Glass Vitrine Curio Cabinet
Small French Louis XVI Style Gold Giltwood Glass Vitrine Curio Cabinet

Small French Louis XVI Style Gold Giltwood Glass Vitrine Curio Cabinet

Located in Pataskala, OH

This petite antique French Louis XVI style gold giltwood vitrine has two glass shelves has many

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Velvet, Mirror, Giltwood

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By Mastercraft

Located in Hanover, MA

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Located in Port Jervis, NY

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Located in Swedesboro, NJ

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Oak

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Located in Swedesboro, NJ

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Located in Pasadena, TX

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Located in Devon, England

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$2,200

H 75.25 in W 35.25 in D 12.75 in

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By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Cincinnati, OH

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Gold Curio Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic gold curio cabinet available at 1stDibs. Each gold curio cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and bronze. There are many kinds of the gold curio cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right gold curio cabinet, those designed in Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Paul M. Jones each produced at least one beautiful gold curio cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Gold Curio Cabinet?

Prices for a gold curio cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $465 and can go as high as $14,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,700.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

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