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Italian Curio Cabinet

Compact Regency One Door Carved 26" Wide 3 Tier Italian Curio Cabinet MINT
Compact Regency One Door Carved 26" Wide 3 Tier Italian Curio Cabinet MINT

Compact Regency One Door Carved 26" Wide 3 Tier Italian Curio Cabinet MINT

By Bloomingdale's, Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Compact Regency One Door Carved 26" Wide 3 Tier Italian Curio Cabinet MINT

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Curio Cabinet, 1930s
Vintage Italian Curio Cabinet, 1930s

Vintage Italian Curio Cabinet, 1930s

$3,360Sale Price|26% Off

H 86 in W 63 in D 18 in

Vintage Italian Curio Cabinet, 1930s

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Beautiful vintage curio cabinet original from the 1930’s and made in Italy. It has two shelves in

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Rustic Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Burl Wood Curio Cabinet
Vintage Italian Burl Wood Curio Cabinet

Vintage Italian Burl Wood Curio Cabinet

$2,550

H 71 in W 31.5 in D 13 in

Vintage Italian Burl Wood Curio Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

heirloom. Don't hesitate—bring this magnificent curio cabinet home today!

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Burl

Mid-century Rattan Etagere Display Curio Cabinet w/ Mahogany Shelfs
Mid-century Rattan Etagere Display Curio Cabinet w/ Mahogany Shelfs

Mid-century Rattan Etagere Display Curio Cabinet w/ Mahogany Shelfs

$1,137Sale Price|40% Off

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

. Dimensions Overall : 75" H x 14 1/4 L x 29 1/2 W Cabinets: 12" Deep by 28" Wide x 9" High Italy, 1950 We

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Hollywood Regency Brass & Glass Display or Curio Cabinet After Mastercraft
Hollywood Regency Brass & Glass Display or Curio Cabinet After Mastercraft

Hollywood Regency Brass & Glass Display or Curio Cabinet After Mastercraft

By Mastercraft

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A sleek & modern display cabinet from Italy circa 1970s. It features mirrored top and back with

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass

3 Blond Wood Glass Door Curio Cases Display Vitrine Cabinet Glass Shelves MINT!
3 Blond Wood Glass Door Curio Cases Display Vitrine Cabinet Glass Shelves MINT!

3 Blond Wood Glass Door Curio Cases Display Vitrine Cabinet Glass Shelves MINT!

By Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

3 Blond Wood Glass Door Curio Cases Display Vitrine Cabinet Glass Shelves MINT! Lighted shelves

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Brass

21st Century Curio Sideboard in Black Ash, Brass Etched Steel, Made in Italy
21st Century Curio Sideboard in Black Ash, Brass Etched Steel, Made in Italy

21st Century Curio Sideboard in Black Ash, Brass Etched Steel, Made in Italy

$23,303Sale Price / item|14% Off

H 35.44 in W 95.28 in D 20.08 in

21st Century Curio Sideboard in Black Ash, Brass Etched Steel, Made in Italy

By Stefano Trapani, Hebanon Fratelli Basile

Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania

Curio is a four-door sideboard in open-pore black ash, base in black painted iron. Door profiles in

Category

2010s Italian Credenzas

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

1970's Brass Wicker Obelisk Curio Etagere' Vitrine by Romeo Rega, Mario Sabot
1970's Brass Wicker Obelisk Curio Etagere' Vitrine by Romeo Rega, Mario Sabot

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

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Italian Glossy Curio Cabinet in Dark Ebony Veneer with Glass Shelves and Mirror
Italian Glossy Curio Cabinet in Dark Ebony Veneer with Glass Shelves and Mirror

Italian Glossy Curio Cabinet in Dark Ebony Veneer with Glass Shelves and Mirror

By Danu Chirinciuc

Located in Concordia Sagittaria, Veneto

A Contemporary style curio cabinet by Cavio Casa Company. Glass front doors and side panels

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2010s Italian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Plywood

Italian Early 19th Century Curio Cabinet
Italian Early 19th Century Curio Cabinet

Italian Early 19th Century Curio Cabinet

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H 23 in W 29.5 in D 12.5 in

Italian Early 19th Century Curio Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hidden drawers and more with this fabulous curio cabinet.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets

Waldorf Astoria Biedermeier Style Curio Cabinet
Waldorf Astoria Biedermeier Style Curio Cabinet

Waldorf Astoria Biedermeier Style Curio Cabinet

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Biedermeier style valuables cabinet, beautiful bird's-eye maple with ebonized columns. Comes with

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20th Century Italian Biedermeier Cabinets

Large Bombe Italian Gilded Vernis Martin China Display Curio Cabinet Figural
Large Bombe Italian Gilded Vernis Martin China Display Curio Cabinet Figural

Large Bombe Italian Gilded Vernis Martin China Display Curio Cabinet Figural

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a fantasic Rococo style Italian-made gilded Vernis Martin china cabinet. The cabinet is

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Vintage 1920s Italian Rococo Revival Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Rosewood Ormolu China Curio Cabinet Vitrine
Louis XVI Style Rosewood Ormolu China Curio Cabinet Vitrine

Louis XVI Style Rosewood Ormolu China Curio Cabinet Vitrine

Located in Long Branch, NJ

​Louis XVI Style Rosewood Ormolu China Curio Cabinet Vitrine Dimensions : 74" Tall X 33" Wide X 18

Category

1990s Italian Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Rosewood

1940s Italian Regency Style Curio or Bibliotheque
1940s Italian Regency Style Curio or Bibliotheque

1940s Italian Regency Style Curio or Bibliotheque

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Knotty pine regency style curio or bibliotheque made in italy. Dramatic curved broken pediment top

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Hollywood Regency Brass & Glass Display or Curio Cabinet After Mastercraft
Hollywood Regency Brass & Glass Display or Curio Cabinet After Mastercraft

Hollywood Regency Brass & Glass Display or Curio Cabinet After Mastercraft

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

A sleek & modern display cabinet from Italy circa 1970s. It features mirrored top, bottom and back

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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Distress Paint Decorated Lighted Display Curio Cabinet Vitrine
Antique Distress Paint Decorated Lighted Display Curio Cabinet Vitrine

Antique Distress Paint Decorated Lighted Display Curio Cabinet Vitrine

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

feel. The cabinet dates to the 1940s and is Italian. Measures: 76 tall x 41 wide x 17 deep.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Walnut

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

Category

20th Century Italian Vitrines

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Glass & Mirrored Venetian Vitrine Display Case Curio Cabinet
19th Century Glass & Mirrored Venetian Vitrine Display Case Curio Cabinet

19th Century Glass & Mirrored Venetian Vitrine Display Case Curio Cabinet

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A very unusual continental display case, a hefty wooden carcass is encased with thick mirrored glass in side and out. The glass itself is profusely decorated with reverse ground opti...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass, Mirror, Wood

Vtg Italian Regency Carved Wood Wall Shelf Display Curio Shadowbox Blue Paint
Vtg Italian Regency Carved Wood Wall Shelf Display Curio Shadowbox Blue Paint

Vtg Italian Regency Carved Wood Wall Shelf Display Curio Shadowbox Blue Paint

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Regency Carved Wood Wall Shelf Display Curio Shadowbox Blue Paint. Item features

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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Italian Carved Wood Distressed French Country Wall Hanging Shelf Curio
Vintage Italian Carved Wood Distressed French Country Wall Hanging Shelf Curio

Vintage Italian Carved Wood Distressed French Country Wall Hanging Shelf Curio

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Carved Wood Distressed French Country Wall Hanging Shelf Curio. Item features Two

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Late 20th Century Country Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Modern Neoclassic Rococo Curio Display Case & Secretary Desk
Modern Neoclassic Rococo Curio Display Case & Secretary Desk

Modern Neoclassic Rococo Curio Display Case & Secretary Desk

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Modern red-edition neoclassic curio display case & secretary desk with distinct Rococo hardware for

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Rococo Revival Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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

Antique Italian Renaissance Walnut Curio Cabinet
Antique Italian Renaissance Walnut Curio Cabinet

Antique Italian Renaissance Walnut Curio Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Italian Renaissance walnut curio cabinet is the perfect vertically oriented display case

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Vitrines

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Wall Curio, Italy, circa 1790
Wall Curio, Italy, circa 1790

Wall Curio, Italy, circa 1790

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H 43 in W 28 in D 14 in

Wall Curio, Italy, circa 1790

Located in Culver City, CA

Wall Curio, Italy, circa 1790 Original wall paper interior, fabric and velvet details.

Category

Antique 1790s Italian Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

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

Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Iron

Walnut Curio Cabinet
Walnut Curio Cabinet

Walnut Curio Cabinet

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H 77 in W 45 in D 14 in

Walnut Curio Cabinet

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Walnut curio cabinet w/ 4 shelves & glass doors. Custom sizes & finishes available

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Italian Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Curio
Italian Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Curio

Italian Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Curio

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H 45 in W 32.5 in D 13.5 in

Italian Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Curio

Located in Corona Del Mar, CA

A serpentine front Italian Chinoiserie Curio Cabinet with two glass shelves and fabric lined in

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Antique 19th Century Italian Vitrines

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Brass Curio Cabinet
Vintage Italian Brass Curio Cabinet

Vintage Italian Brass Curio Cabinet

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H 40 in W 15.5 in D 8 in

Vintage Italian Brass Curio Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegant vintage Italian brass curio cabinet with three glass shelves. It can be hang on the wall

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Vitrines

Materials

Brass

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Located in Long Island City, NY

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

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By H.Pander & Zonen

Located in Delft, NL

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$1,437Sale Price|20% Off

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Located in Nijmegen, NL

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Located in Lisboa, PT

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Swedesboro, NJ

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$1,500

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Located in Mexico City, CDMX

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Located in Van Nuys, CA

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$675

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Italian Curio Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Italian curio cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Italian curio cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and metal. Your living room may not be complete without an Italian curio cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An Italian curio cabinet made by Hollywood Regency designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular.

How Much is an Italian Curio Cabinet?

An Italian curio cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,850, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $12,000.

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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