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Large 19thC English Specimen Display Cabinet / Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890 Large 19thC English Pine Specimen Display Cabinet / Bookcase with adjustable shelving
Category

Antique 1890s English Vitrines

Materials

Pine

Antique Display Cabinet - Georgian Mahogany Specimen 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A Lovely Mahogany display cabinet with Georgian elements. Standing on Bracket feet with an
Category

Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 5 Drawer Specimen Collector Cabinet, English, Display Storage, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 5 drawer desktop specimen cabinet. An English, mahogany glazed collector's set
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique 6 Drawer Specimen Collector Cabinet, English, Display Storage, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 6 drawer desktop specimen cabinet. An English, mahogany and pitch pine glazed
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Pine

"Aux Papillons" 'Butterflies' Display Cabinet by Jean-Charles Moreux, circa 1930
By Jean-Charles Moreux, Bolette Natanson
Located in Paris, FR
"Aux Papillons" (Butterflies) display cabinet by Jean-Charles Moreux and Bolette Natanson, circa
Category

Vintage 1930s French Natural Specimens

Materials

Nickel

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

Specimen Display Cabinet
Specimen Display Cabinet
H 31 in W 90 in D 17.5 in
Stunning Victorian Oak Double Sided Floor Standing Butterfly Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A stunning large Victorian double sided oak floor standing butterfly display cabinet containing a
Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Parcel Gilt & Ebonised Display Specimen Curio Cabinet Greek Key
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A mid to late 19th century ebonised glazed wall hanging display cabinet, with two glazed doors and
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Pine

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

Antique Mahogany Frames/ Specimen Trays/ Museum Display Cases from the V&A
Located in London, GB
the Victoria and Albert Museum for whom it was made circa 1920. Intended to be trays/display cases for
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Bijouterie Glazed Display Table, Specimen Cabinet, Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a bijouterie, glazed, display table in mahogany and dating to the late 20th century
Category

Late 20th Century French Provincial Side Tables

Antique Canteen, English, Oak, Campaign Cutlery, Specimen Drawers, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
craftsmanship and form presents opportunity for use as a quality specimen cabinet Displaying a desirable aged
Category

Early 20th Century British More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Oak

Antique Jeweller's Display Cabinet, English, Bijouterie, Specimen, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
specimen cabinet, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900. Versatile and attractive display case
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Fruitwood

Fun Pair of Italian Specimen Display Cases-
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian paint and gilt wood specimen display case the foliate carved arched case with three
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets

Antique Walnut Cabinet, Victorian Display Cabinet, Scotland, 1880s
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique walnut cabinet, Victorian collectors display cabinet, specimen cabinet on stand, Scotland
Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Mid-19th Century Three-Drawer Butterfly Specimen Cabinet Display
Located in Stamford, CT
Three-drawer specimen cabinet display with three total rare mounted butterflies, circa 1850s. Most
Category

Antique 1850s American Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

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Specimen Display Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic specimen display cabinet available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every specimen display cabinet was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a specimen display cabinet, we have 139 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer specimen display cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right specimen display cabinet, those designed in Victorian, Baroque and Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made specimen display cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Glyn Lockett, Rached Sultan and Royal Doulton are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Specimen Display Cabinet?

A specimen display cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,023, while the lowest priced sells for $171 and the highest can go for as much as $557,958.
Questions About Specimen Display Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A specimen cabinet refers to a particular style of cabinetry designed to hold scientific specimens. A specimen cabinet will have large and shallow drawers to better display and access the specimens. Shop a selection of cabinets, including specimen cabinets, on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The purpose of a display cabinet is to protect items while keeping them visible. Glass panels allow you to see what's inside, but the enclosed design keeps out dust and debris. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of display cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Another common name for a display cabinet is a display case. People may also call them show cabinets, show cases or vitrines. By any name, this type of case good allows people to view and display decorative objects, collectibles, trophies and other objects while it protects the contents with glass doors. On 1stDibs, find a variety of display cabinets.