Is curio cabinet short for curiosity cabinet?

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.

Oddities And Curiosities

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Pop Art Bandage Mixed Media, Circa 1950s Unsigned

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H 10.5 in W 30 in D 1 in

Pop Art Bandage Mixed Media, Circa 1950s Unsigned

Located in Northampton, MA

dimensionality. Obviously, it's perfect for a washroom, a medical office, a collector of curiosities, oddities

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Art

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Rubber, Paper

Marion Post Dolly Dimple 1939 Gelatin Silver Photograph Unframed

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H 16 in W 20 in D 0.25 in

Marion Post Dolly Dimple 1939 Gelatin Silver Photograph Unframed

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

verso 30477 M4, Marion Post Wolcott. The spectacle in this image showcases the oddities and curiosities

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Photography

Materials

Paper

19th Century German Or Swiss Black Forest Occasional Table, c.1890

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H 30.71 in W 42.92 in D 25.6 in

19th Century German Or Swiss Black Forest Occasional Table, c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

equally appealing to anyone who loves a home full of curiosities and oddities which grab attention

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Antique 19th Century German Console Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique Piranha Natural Taxidermy Specimen

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H 4 in W 8.25 in D 3 in

Antique Piranha Natural Taxidermy Specimen

Located in Forney, TX

exposed. Makes for a fascinating decorative object, intriguing curiosity, oddity, and charming coastal

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Mid-20th Century South American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wire

Impressive Collection of "Unidades Didacticas De Geometria Del Espacio" Models

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H 3.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Impressive Collection of "Unidades Didacticas De Geometria Del Espacio" Models

Located in Chicago, IL

; curiosities, oddities, and objet de vertu. No matter the term these multicolored transparent polymer figures

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Antique Hand Carved Coco De Mer Silver Mount Nut Box

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H 10 in Dm 12 in

Antique Hand Carved Coco De Mer Silver Mount Nut Box

Located in Long Island City, NY

Curiosities and Oddities. Dimensions: 12 x 10 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good

Category

Early 20th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

19th Century German Or Swiss Black Forest Side Table, c.1890

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H 26.78 in Dm 19.69 in

19th Century German Or Swiss Black Forest Side Table, c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

loves a home full of curiosities and oddities which grab attention. CONDITION In Good Condition

Category

Antique 19th Century German Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique Folding Brass Lined Looking Glass Oddity

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H 8.5 in W 8.5 in D 3.5 in

Antique Folding Brass Lined Looking Glass Oddity

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Brass lined looking glass folding Odditiy. Unknown object, each side houses a convex lens. Use unknown to me.

Category

Antique 1880s American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Porcupinefish Natural Taxidermy Specimen

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H 4 in W 5 in D 4 in

Antique Porcupinefish Natural Taxidermy Specimen

Located in Forney, TX

wooden base. Makes for a fascinating decorative object, intriguing curiosity, oddity, and charming

Category

Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Hand Carved Wood Hearse Doors, circa 1900

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H 43 in W 34.75 in

Hand Carved Wood Hearse Doors, circa 1900

Located in Dallas, TX

ideas: Doors for your Cabinet of Oddities and Curiosities Folk Art Wall Decor Doors

Category

Early 20th Century American Doors and Gates

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Oddities And Curiosities For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of oddities and curiosities is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct oddities and curiosities — often made from metal, wood and animal skin — can elevate any home. Oddities and curiosities have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Oddities and curiosities made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many oddities and curiosities are appealing in their simplicity, but Greg Garvey produced popular oddities and curiosities that are worth a look.

How Much are Oddities And Curiosities?

Prices for oddities and curiosities start at $49 and top out at $16,800 with the average selling for $1,413.

Questions About Oddities And Curiosities

Is curio cabinet short for curiosity cabinet?
1 Answer
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.