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Monumental French Gothic Revival Bibliotheque - Buffet China Cabinet Bookcase
Monumental French Gothic Revival Bibliotheque - Buffet China Cabinet Bookcase

Monumental French Gothic Revival Bibliotheque - Buffet China Cabinet Bookcase

Located in Forney, TX

Provincial curiosities curiosity cabinet specimen exhibition collectors display case showcase wall cabinet

Category

Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Buffets

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint, Pine, Giltwood

19th C Victorian Museum Conchologist Collection Shells Curio Natural History
19th C Victorian Museum Conchologist Collection Shells Curio Natural History

19th C Victorian Museum Conchologist Collection Shells Curio Natural History

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A decorative collection of 33 individual museum cased shell specimens, card lidded boxes with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Paper

18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket
18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket

18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket

By Ferdinando Pogliani

Located in Forney, TX

of curiosities jewelry casket specimen exhibition collectors case monumental decorative table box

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Baroque Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu, Pewter

Moose near Specimen Cases at Deyrolle

Moose near Specimen Cases at Deyrolle

By William Curtis Rolf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Photographed at Deyrolle, Paris, situated in an early XVIIIth Century hôtel particulier originally owned by one of Europe’s richest bankers, Samuel Bernard, from whom Louis XIV borro...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Photography

Antique Italian Specimen / Curiosity Cabinet
Antique Italian Specimen / Curiosity Cabinet

Antique Italian Specimen / Curiosity Cabinet

Located in Sarasota, FL

This antique Italian Specimen / Curiosity cabinet is two pieces The top cabinet having red tortoise

Category

Antique Early 1800s Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Unique Victorian Reformed Gothic Specimen Cabinet in Oak
Unique Victorian Reformed Gothic Specimen Cabinet in Oak

Unique Victorian Reformed Gothic Specimen Cabinet in Oak

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn4656 Exceptional quality Reformed Gothic oak collectors cabinet, having outswpet cornice with above a pair of glazed doors fitted with original working lock and a key, enclosing 22...

Category

Antique 1860s English Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Regency Rosewood Specimen Marble Bookcase of Freestanding Form
Regency Rosewood Specimen Marble Bookcase of Freestanding Form

Regency Rosewood Specimen Marble Bookcase of Freestanding Form

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

An exceptional Regency rosewood specimen marble bookcase of freestanding form and small proportions

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Victorian Walnut Specimen Cabinet Chest Interiors Salvage
Antique Victorian Walnut Specimen Cabinet Chest Interiors Salvage

Antique Victorian Walnut Specimen Cabinet Chest Interiors Salvage

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

Gorgoeus antique Victorian walnut specimen cabinet. Glass front covers the think drawers designed

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Cupboards

19th Century Portuguese Specimen Wood Travelling Chest
19th Century Portuguese Specimen Wood Travelling Chest

19th Century Portuguese Specimen Wood Travelling Chest

Located in New York, NY

A 19th century Portuguese brass-bound low chest with brass carrying handles and bands of specimen

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Portuguese Spanish Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Scottish Pedestal Desk of Specimen Woods:  Walnut, Ebony and Juniper, 1908.
Scottish Pedestal Desk of Specimen Woods:  Walnut, Ebony and Juniper, 1908.

Scottish Pedestal Desk of Specimen Woods: Walnut, Ebony and Juniper, 1908.

Located in Southampton, NY

Unique Writing desk with superstructure designed and made in Scotland, 1908. Designer F.R.S Balfour a famed horticulturist sourced the fine wood from notable Scottish estates. The w...

Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Brass

English Hepplewhite Specimen Wood Reliquary Case Circa 1790
English Hepplewhite Specimen Wood Reliquary Case Circa 1790

English Hepplewhite Specimen Wood Reliquary Case Circa 1790

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 1790s English Hepplewhite style reliquary box composed of various specimens of wood such as

Category

Antique 18th Century English Hepplewhite Decorative Boxes

Materials

Maple, Oak, Rosewood, Satinwood, Walnut

Georgian Domed Pediment Bowfront Chest on Chest
Georgian Domed Pediment Bowfront Chest on Chest

Georgian Domed Pediment Bowfront Chest on Chest

Located in Woodbury, CT

an infrequently encountered and highly decorative English case furniture specimen.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

Deconstructed Spiny Spider Crab (Maja Brachydactyla) Specimen Under Glass Case
Deconstructed Spiny Spider Crab (Maja Brachydactyla) Specimen Under Glass Case

Deconstructed Spiny Spider Crab (Maja Brachydactyla) Specimen Under Glass Case

Located in New York, NY

Deconstructed Spiny Spider Crab (Maja Brachydactyla) Specimen Under Custom Glass Case. Maja

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Glass, Wood

Late 19th Century Cased Bezoar Curiosity Natural History Museum Specimen
Late 19th Century Cased Bezoar Curiosity Natural History Museum Specimen

Late 19th Century Cased Bezoar Curiosity Natural History Museum Specimen

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A rather wonderful late 19th century polished Bezoar, housed in a period but later glass dome on turned base with bun feet. We've had a small internal stand made, much like an egg cu...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber, Softwood, Glass

Early 19th Century Cased Bezoar Curiosity Natural History Museum Specimen
Early 19th Century Cased Bezoar Curiosity Natural History Museum Specimen

Early 19th Century Cased Bezoar Curiosity Natural History Museum Specimen

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A rather wonderful early 19th century Bezoar housed in a thick glass domed lens, with turned ebonized base. An elderly hand written museum label is still visible. Velvet interior A...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European George III Natural Specimens

Materials

Velvet, Glass, Softwood

Genuine Spinosaurus Claw in Display Case (190.5 grams)
Genuine Spinosaurus Claw in Display Case (190.5 grams)

Genuine Spinosaurus Claw in Display Case (190.5 grams)

Located in New York, NY

prestine condition. This incredible specimen includes a display box for preservation and display purposes

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Deconstructed Hercules Beatle (Dynastes Tityus) Under Custom Glass Case
Deconstructed Hercules Beatle (Dynastes Tityus) Under Custom Glass Case

Deconstructed Hercules Beatle (Dynastes Tityus) Under Custom Glass Case

Located in New York, NY

Deconstructed Hercules Beatle (Dynastes Tityus) Under Custom Glass Case The eastern Hercules

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Glass, Wood

Deconstructed European Lobster (Homarus Gammarus) Under Custom Glass Case
Deconstructed European Lobster (Homarus Gammarus) Under Custom Glass Case

Deconstructed European Lobster (Homarus Gammarus) Under Custom Glass Case

Located in New York, NY

Deconstructed European Lobster (Homarus Gammarus) Under Custom Glass Case. The European lobster

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Glass, Wood

Deconstructed Hercules Beatle (Dynastes Tityus) Under Custom Glass Case
Deconstructed Hercules Beatle (Dynastes Tityus) Under Custom Glass Case

Deconstructed Hercules Beatle (Dynastes Tityus) Under Custom Glass Case

Located in New York, NY

Deconstructed Hercules Beatle (Dynastes Tityus) Under Custom Glass Case The eastern Hercules

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Top Quality Perisphinctes Fossil Ammonite on Acrylic Case, Jurassic Period
Top Quality Perisphinctes Fossil Ammonite on Acrylic Case, Jurassic Period

Top Quality Perisphinctes Fossil Ammonite on Acrylic Case, Jurassic Period

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

Perisphinctes Ammonite Period: Jurassic 163 - 145 Million years ago. These ammonites could grow from anywhere between 10 mm to over a meter in diameter, making them among the large...

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Huge Freshwater Stingray Skeleton in Artisanal Custom Made Glass Display Case
Huge Freshwater Stingray Skeleton in Artisanal Custom Made Glass Display Case

Huge Freshwater Stingray Skeleton in Artisanal Custom Made Glass Display Case

Located in Leuven , BE

(preparation and custom-made display case included). This museum quality mount being very fragile, special

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

Large Deconstructed Brown Crab (Cancer Pagurus) in a Custom Glass Case
Large Deconstructed Brown Crab (Cancer Pagurus) in a Custom Glass Case

Large Deconstructed Brown Crab (Cancer Pagurus) in a Custom Glass Case

Located in New York, NY

Large Deconstructed Brown Crab (Cancer Pagurus) Under a Custom Glass Case. Cancer pagurus, also

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Glass, Wood

19th Century Colorado Beetle & Grub Farmers Specimen Taxidermy Curiosity
19th Century Colorado Beetle & Grub Farmers Specimen Taxidermy Curiosity

19th Century Colorado Beetle & Grub Farmers Specimen Taxidermy Curiosity

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Very rare specimen case of the Colorado beetle and grub, these were used to warn farmers of the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Paper

Specimen Display Cabinet
Specimen Display Cabinet

Specimen Display Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

This fully-enclosed Teak wood specimen display cabinet dates to the late 19th Century. It is

Category

Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak

Antique Specimen Collector's Chest of Drawers, English, Artist's Case, Edwardian
Antique Specimen Collector's Chest of Drawers, English, Artist's Case, Edwardian

Antique Specimen Collector's Chest of Drawers, English, Artist's Case, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a fine antique specimen collector’s chest of drawers. An English supply cabinet in walnut

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Milk Glass, Walnut

English Specimen Cabinet on Stand
English Specimen Cabinet on Stand

English Specimen Cabinet on Stand

Located in Stamford, CT

A 19th century English ebonized specimen cabinet on stand with rosewood inlay.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Oak Gothic Revival Specimen Cabinet
Oak Gothic Revival Specimen Cabinet

Oak Gothic Revival Specimen Cabinet

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine 19th century English oak specimen or collectors cabinet having two panel doors with fretted

Category

Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Cabinets

Jewelry, Haberdashery, or Specimen Cabinet
Jewelry, Haberdashery, or Specimen Cabinet

Jewelry, Haberdashery, or Specimen Cabinet

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

your needs by joining drawers! A fine and rare Jewelry, Haberdashery, or Specimen Cabinet in

Category

Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Carved Oak Specimen Cabinet
William IV Carved Oak Specimen Cabinet

William IV Carved Oak Specimen Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A William IV carved oak specimen cabinet, with slate top above 24 drawers, enclosed by a pair of

Category

Antique Early 19th Century William IV Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Collectors Chest, Victorian Specimen Cabinet
Antique Collectors Chest, Victorian Specimen Cabinet

Antique Collectors Chest, Victorian Specimen Cabinet

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a fine antique collectors chest or specimen cabinet dating to the end of the 19th century

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

French Antique Specimen Cabinet, circa 1850
French Antique Specimen Cabinet, circa 1850

French Antique Specimen Cabinet, circa 1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique, French, oak specimen cabinet dating to circa 1850. In a desirable country

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Walnut and Oak Specimen Chest
Antique Victorian Walnut and Oak Specimen Chest

Antique Victorian Walnut and Oak Specimen Chest

Located in London, GB

A beautiful antique Victorian walnut and oak specimen chest. This was made in England, it dates

Category

Antique 1860s British High Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Walnut

French Specimen Cabinet or Bookcase, circa 1891
French Specimen Cabinet or Bookcase, circa 1891

French Specimen Cabinet or Bookcase, circa 1891

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

with incredible specimens and in the bottom of both were the most unbelievable collection of pressed

Category

Antique 1890s French Country Cabinets

Brass and Glass Specimen Display Showcase
Brass and Glass Specimen Display Showcase

Brass and Glass Specimen Display Showcase

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful quality nickel-plate over brass countertop showcase, specimen display case, with three

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Brass

19th Century Scientific Pine Specimen Chest
19th Century Scientific Pine Specimen Chest

19th Century Scientific Pine Specimen Chest

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This unique specimen cabinet features eleven smaller drawers above three larger ones, all with

Category

Antique 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

English Specimen Cabinet Chinoiserie Lacquer 1900 Antique
English Specimen Cabinet Chinoiserie Lacquer 1900 Antique

English Specimen Cabinet Chinoiserie Lacquer 1900 Antique

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous antique speciman cabinet in the Chinese manner We date the piece to circa 1900 and it features a plethora of intricate hand painted Chinoiserie The two doo...

Category

20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Wood

English Specimen Cabinet Chinoiserie Lacquer 1900 Antique
English Specimen Cabinet Chinoiserie Lacquer 1900 Antique

English Specimen Cabinet Chinoiserie Lacquer 1900 Antique

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous antique speciman cabinet in the Chinese manner We date the piece to circa 1900 and it features a plethora of intricate hand painted Chinoiserie The two doo...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Wood

English Specimen Cabinet Chinoiserie Lacquer 1900 Antique
English Specimen Cabinet Chinoiserie Lacquer 1900 Antique

English Specimen Cabinet Chinoiserie Lacquer 1900 Antique

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous antique speciman cabinet in the Chinese manner We date the piece to circa 1900 and it features a plethora of intricate hand painted Chinoiserie The two doo...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

French Mahogany Specimen Chest Solid Walnut, circa 1920
French Mahogany Specimen Chest Solid Walnut, circa 1920

French Mahogany Specimen Chest Solid Walnut, circa 1920

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

French mahogany specimen chest in solid walnut, circa 1920.

Category

Vintage 1910s French Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Rosewood Specimen Cabinet, Dutch, circa 1780
18th Century Rosewood Specimen Cabinet, Dutch, circa 1780

18th Century Rosewood Specimen Cabinet, Dutch, circa 1780

Located in San Francisco, CA

A multi drawer rosewood specimen cabinet with inlay of ebony, having a single long drawer over two

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Ebony, Rosewood

18th Century Continental Louis XIV Period Specimen Cabinet
18th Century Continental Louis XIV Period Specimen Cabinet

18th Century Continental Louis XIV Period Specimen Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular late 18th century Continental Louis XIV period specimen cabinet. This magnificent

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Louis XIV Cabinets

A Pair of  Apothecary Boxes with Specimens
A Pair of  Apothecary Boxes with Specimens

A Pair of Apothecary Boxes with Specimens

Located in NYC, NY

Each box with a glass top and hinges at rear and hooks in front. Many of the specimens have

Category

Early 20th Century American Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Glass

Custom Studio Designed Cabinet With Specimen Woods Front
Custom Studio Designed Cabinet With Specimen Woods Front

Custom Studio Designed Cabinet With Specimen Woods Front

Located in Chicago, IL

Studio designed and bench built sideboard cabinet with a front of assorted woods. Casing is made of oak. Three drawers and two hinged doors assembled in a relief pattern of macassar ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Cabinets

Materials

Macassar, Rosewood, Walnut, Ebony

Antique Satinwood Inlaid Flame Mahogany Seven-Drawer Specimen Cabinet
Antique Satinwood Inlaid Flame Mahogany Seven-Drawer Specimen Cabinet

Antique Satinwood Inlaid Flame Mahogany Seven-Drawer Specimen Cabinet

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique medical/science specimen cabinet features flame mahogany construction with double satinwood

Category

Antique 19th Century European Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique 12-Drawer Pine Apothecary Specimen Cabinet, circa 1870
Antique 12-Drawer Pine Apothecary Specimen Cabinet, circa 1870

Antique 12-Drawer Pine Apothecary Specimen Cabinet, circa 1870

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique apothecary specimen cabinet offers flared crest surmounting double tower having 12

Category

Antique 19th Century European Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Classic 1920s Metal and Glass Specimen Cabinet, Medical, Industrial
Classic 1920s Metal and Glass Specimen Cabinet, Medical, Industrial

Classic 1920s Metal and Glass Specimen Cabinet, Medical, Industrial

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic 1920s metal and glass specimen cabinet, medical, Industrial. Wonderful patina color

Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Continental 18th Century Louis XIV Style Inlaid Specimen Cabinet
Continental 18th Century Louis XIV Style Inlaid Specimen Cabinet

Continental 18th Century Louis XIV Style Inlaid Specimen Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, tortoise shell, and bone specimen cabinet. The masterfully crafted cabinet is raised by its original base

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Louis XIV Cabinets

Pair of English Collectors Specimen Cabinets with Butterflies and Insects
Pair of English Collectors Specimen Cabinets with Butterflies and Insects

Pair of English Collectors Specimen Cabinets with Butterflies and Insects

Located in London, GB

Pair of English Specimen Cabinets of the William IV Period Constructed in goncalo alves, rising

Category

Antique 19th Century European William IV Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

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Find many varieties of an authentic specimen case available at 1stDibs. A specimen case — often made from wood, glass and metal — can elevate any home. Find 84 options for an antique or vintage specimen case now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect specimen case — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A specimen case, designed in the Victorian, Baroque or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made specimen case has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pietra Gallery and Peter Spicer are consistently popular.

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A specimen case can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,973, while the lowest priced sells for $300 and the highest can go for as much as $155,000.