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Large Victorian Wardian With Stand
Located in Austin, TX
Victorian Wardian case/ terrarium, glazed case with pitched roof, hinged access door, on scrolled
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Large Victorian Wardian With Stand
Large Victorian Wardian With Stand

Large Victorian Wardian With Stand

H 53 in W 30.75 in D 26.75 in

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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
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A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
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Wrought Iron

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Model of a Greenhouse, France, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
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Early 20th Century French Garden Ornaments

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Model of a Greenhouse, France, 1900
Model of a Greenhouse, France, 1900

Model of a Greenhouse, France, 1900

H 25.5 in W 30.25 in D 19.75 in
19th Century French Wooden Terrarium with Double Hinged Glass Doors
Located in Charleston, SC
A charming 19th century French Terrarium/Glasshouse/Greenhouse with double hinged glass doors for wide opening and original worn paint finish. One door glass has beautiful etching o...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

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19th Century French Wooden Terrarium with Double Hinged Glass Doors
19th Century French Wooden Terrarium with Double Hinged Glass Doors

19th Century French Wooden Terrarium with Double Hinged Glass Doors

H 16.5 in W 22.5 in D 17.5 in
Fine Looking Chinese Style Aquarium or Terrarium, 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A fine looking Chinese style aquarium or terrarium 20th century, A parcel gilt and green stained pine, custom built fish tank, in two parts. The upper section enclosing a 20 gallon H...
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Late 20th Century American Chinese Export Furniture

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Wood

Fine Looking Chinese Style Aquarium or Terrarium, 20th Century
Fine Looking Chinese Style Aquarium or Terrarium, 20th Century

Fine Looking Chinese Style Aquarium or Terrarium, 20th Century

H 58.5 in W 26.25 in D 14.5 in
Arch window Iron and Glass Terrarium
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1762 Iron and glass terrarium with removable base Glass is .25" thick
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Vintage 1970s Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Arch window Iron and Glass Terrarium
Arch window Iron and Glass Terrarium

Arch window Iron and Glass Terrarium

H 16.5 in W 18.5 in D 10 in
Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Bird Cages

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Iron

Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France

Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France

H 78.75 in Dm 39.38 in
1940s Spanish Brass Aquarium on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Spanish brass aquarium combines artisanal craftsmanship with aesthetic delight, set atop a decorative gilt iron stand. Featuring textured glass sides and minimalist brass framew...
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Nautical Objects

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Iron

1940s Spanish Brass Aquarium on Stand
1940s Spanish Brass Aquarium on Stand

1940s Spanish Brass Aquarium on Stand

H 41 in W 30 in D 11 in
Modernist Hand-Crafted Walnut & Glass Terrarium, , atrb Rochester Folk Art Guild
By Wendell Castle, Rochester
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Hand-Crafted Walnut & Glass Terrarium,,/ Display case,, atributed to Rochester Folk Art Guild,, Beautifully hand crafted,, Removable hexagon glass top..Perfect addition to ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Modernist Hand-Crafted Walnut & Glass Terrarium, , atrb Rochester Folk Art Guild
Modernist Hand-Crafted Walnut & Glass Terrarium, , atrb Rochester Folk Art Guild

Modernist Hand-Crafted Walnut & Glass Terrarium, , atrb Rochester Folk Art Guild

H 38 in W 28 in D 25 in

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19th Century Terrarium
Located in Hudson, NY
A Wardian Case or Terrarium with original Finish
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Planters and Jardinieres

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Glass, Wood

19th Century Terrarium
19th Century Terrarium

19th Century Terrarium

H 29 in W 32 in D 22 in
Victorian Mahogany and Glass Terrarium
Located in Hudson, NY
Also known as a Wardian case. Mahogany and glass terrarium of rectangular outline with pitched roof
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Zinc

Victorian Mahogany and Glass Terrarium
Victorian Mahogany and Glass Terrarium

Victorian Mahogany and Glass Terrarium

H 27 in W 34 in D 22 in
Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By Alessandro La Spada, La Murrina
Located in saronno, IT
reproduce the most beautiful bell shape of Wardian cases and enclose three different items made from glass
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina

H 79 in Dm 57 in
Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By Alessandro La Spada, La Murrina
Located in saronno, IT
reproduce the most beautiful bell shape of Wardian cases and enclose three different items made from glass
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina

H 79 in Dm 57 in
Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By La Murrina, Alessandro La Spada
Located in saronno, IT
reproduce the most beautiful bell shape of Wardian cases and enclose three different items made from glass
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina

H 63 in Dm 19 in
Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By Alessandro La Spada, La Murrina
Located in saronno, IT
reproduce the most beautiful bell shape of Wardian cases and enclose three different items made from glass
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina

H 79 in Dm 57 in
Artistic Handmade Wall Lamp Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By Alessandro La Spada, La Murrina
Located in saronno, IT
reproduce the most beautiful bell shape of Wardian cases and enclose three different items made from glass
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Artistic Handmade Wall Lamp Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
Artistic Handmade Wall Lamp Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina

Artistic Handmade Wall Lamp Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina

H 33 in Dm 14 in
Artistic Handmade Wall Lamp Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By Alessandro La Spada, La Murrina
Located in saronno, IT
reproduce the most beautiful bell shape of Wardian cases and enclose three different items made from glass
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Artistic Handmade Wall Lamp Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
Artistic Handmade Wall Lamp Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina

Artistic Handmade Wall Lamp Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina

H 33 in Dm 14 in
Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By Alessandro La Spada, La Murrina
Located in saronno, IT
reproduce the most beautiful bell shape of Wardian cases and enclose three different items made from glass
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina

H 21.5 in Dm 16.5 in
Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By Alessandro La Spada, La Murrina
Located in saronno, IT
reproduce the most beautiful bell shape of Wardian cases and enclose three different items made from glass
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina

H 79 in Dm 57 in
Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By Alessandro La Spada, La Murrina
Located in saronno, IT
reproduce the most beautiful bell shape of Wardian cases and enclose three different items made from glass
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina

H 21.5 in Dm 16.5 in
Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By Alessandro La Spada, La Murrina
Located in saronno, IT
reproduce the most beautiful bell shape of Wardian cases and enclose three different items made from glass
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina

H 54 in Dm 41 in
Artistic Handmade Table Lamp Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By Alessandro La Spada, La Murrina
Located in saronno, IT
reproduce the most beautiful bell shape of Wardian cases and enclose three different items made from glass
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Artistic Handmade Table Lamp Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
Artistic Handmade Table Lamp Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina

Artistic Handmade Table Lamp Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina

H 19 in Dm 8 in
Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By La Murrina, Alessandro La Spada
Located in saronno, IT
reproduce the most beautiful bell shape of Wardian cases and enclose three different items made from glass
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina

H 79 in Dm 57 in
Glass "Wardian Case" Terrarium
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large glass and metal "Wardian Case" terrarium with resin base.
Category

2010s American Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

Glass "Wardian Case" Terrarium
Glass "Wardian Case" Terrarium

Glass "Wardian Case" Terrarium

H 15 in W 17 in D 12 in
Vintage Iron Wardian Case Terrarium on Stand
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage Victorian style Wardian case or terrarium on stand. Cream coated iron with glass panels
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Late 20th Century Victorian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Vintage Iron Wardian Case Terrarium on Stand
Vintage Iron Wardian Case Terrarium on Stand

Vintage Iron Wardian Case Terrarium on Stand

H 73 in W 19 in D 16 in
Turn of the Century Antique Wrought Iron Wardian Case on Stand, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original wrought iron Wardian case/terrarium on a detachable stand. The case has
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Turn of the Century Antique Wrought Iron Wardian Case on Stand, circa 1900
Turn of the Century Antique Wrought Iron Wardian Case on Stand, circa 1900

Turn of the Century Antique Wrought Iron Wardian Case on Stand, circa 1900

H 51 in W 28 in D 19 in
Victorian Fernery
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
A very rare 19th century fernery or Wardian case. Retaining green and gilt decoration. The whole
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Antique 19th Century English Garden Ornaments

Materials

Metal

Victorian Fernery
Victorian Fernery

Victorian Fernery

H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 14.18 in
Singular Victorian Carved Wood Terrarium. English C 1860
Located in New York, NY
descendent of the Wardian case (invented 1829 by Dr. Nathaniel Ward) which can closely replicate the Earth’s
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Planters and Jardinieres

Singular Victorian Carved Wood Terrarium. English C 1860
Singular Victorian Carved Wood Terrarium. English C 1860

Singular Victorian Carved Wood Terrarium. English C 1860

H 40 in W 28 in D 28 in
Lighting Under $1,000
Contemporary Lighting
Modern Lighting
2010s Lighting
Glass Lighting
Lighting on Sale
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Wardian Case For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the wardian case you’re looking for. A wardian case — often made from glass, blown glass and murano glass — can elevate any home. There are 1 variations of the antique or vintage wardian case you’re looking for, while we also have 12 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer wardian case, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A wardian case is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern and Victorian styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Wardian Case?

A wardian case can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $9,624, while the lowest priced sells for $1,100 and the highest can go for as much as $63,644.