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Bird Cages For Sale
Period: 18th Century
Period: 17th Century
Period: 15th Century and Earlier
Period: 16th Century
18th Century Qing Dynasty Fish Shaped Cricket Holder
Located in Incline Village, NV
Uniquely fabulous and highly unusual item for those seeking something different; this 18th century "cricket holder" from the Qing Dynasty is in the shape of a fish and is made of hand wrought metal, with nice detail and an open woven body which provided air to the cricket. A sophisticated clasp locking mechanism on the underneath of the fish kept the pet cricket contained in the caged holder. Obviously this was intact when someone at some point in time tried to remove whatever was inside by making a hole at the base of the tail to get it out (see image). This hand held cricket cage holder is in very nice and all original condition, save for the small hole; not fragile in any way; sturdy in structure with no repairs. For over 1000 years the Chinese have used crickets...
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1790s Chinese Qing Antique Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

18th Century Qing Dynasty Fish Shaped Cricket Holder
18th Century Qing Dynasty Fish Shaped Cricket Holder

18th Century Qing Dynasty Fish Shaped Cricket Holder

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18th Century Spanish Trunk, Coffre
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very charming 18th Century Coffre - Trunk from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly constructed from naturally washed pine with dovetail construction and iron strapping. Wonderful patina. Perfect at the foot of a bed or under a picture window.
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18th Century Spanish Antique Bird Cages

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Pine

18th Century Spanish Trunk, Coffre
18th Century Spanish Trunk, Coffre

18th Century Spanish Trunk, Coffre

H 13.75 in W 59.25 in D 16.38 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Lacquered Leather Trunk with Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique Qing Dynasty period storage trunk from the 19th century made of red lacquered leather with distressed patina, Ming style brass h...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Bird Cages

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Leather

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Lacquered Leather Trunk with Distressed Patina
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Lacquered Leather Trunk with Distressed Patina

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Lacquered Leather Trunk with Distressed Patina

H 14 in W 29 in D 20 in
Chinese Black Carved Soapstone Flower Birds 4 Panel Folding Screen Room Divider
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Looking for a statement piece to elevate your living space? Look no further than this midcentury Chinese 4 Panel Carved Soapstone Brutalist Room Divide...
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1950s Brutalist Vintage Bird Cages

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Soapstone

Chinese Black Carved Soapstone Flower Birds 4 Panel Folding Screen Room Divider
Chinese Black Carved Soapstone Flower Birds 4 Panel Folding Screen Room Divider

Chinese Black Carved Soapstone Flower Birds 4 Panel Folding Screen Room Divider

H 70.87 in W 63 in D 1.19 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquered Six-Panel Screen
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
Chinese hand-painted and lacquered Coromandel 6-Panel Room Divider/Screen dating back to the late Qing dynasty. A truly stunning example , each panel is created using gesso before b...
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Bird Cages

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquered Six-Panel Screen
Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquered Six-Panel Screen

Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquered Six-Panel Screen

H 72.45 in W 98.43 in D 0.99 in
Early 18th Century 3-Panel Folding Screen, French
Located in Doylestown, PA
An early 18th century French 3-panel folding screen, oil-on-canvas, depicting village and maritime scenes in cartouches with other decoration.
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Early 18th Century Antique Bird Cages

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Canvas

Early 18th Century 3-Panel Folding Screen, French
Early 18th Century 3-Panel Folding Screen, French

Early 18th Century 3-Panel Folding Screen, French

H 65.5 in W 76 in D 2 in
18th Century Continental Coffer Trunk Small
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a handsome 18th century Continental trunk. This one is smaller in size. Some repairs are evident. The right side handle is not original. Warm patina on the surfaces. Meas...
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1750s European Jacobean Antique Bird Cages

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Oak

18th Century Continental Coffer Trunk Small
18th Century Continental Coffer Trunk Small

18th Century Continental Coffer Trunk Small

H 15 in W 24 in D 13.5 in
18th Century Walnut Floor Globe from Tuscany
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century wooden globe on a walnut stand. Has been waxed recently for patination. A handsome piece and very rare!
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18th Century Italian Antique Bird Cages

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Walnut

18th Century Walnut Floor Globe from Tuscany
18th Century Walnut Floor Globe from Tuscany

18th Century Walnut Floor Globe from Tuscany

H 42 in Dm 34 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Brown Lacquered Coffer with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique Qing Dynasty period coffer from the 19th century, with brown lacquer, brass hardware, horse hoof feet and rustic appeal. Created...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Bird Cages

Materials

Brass

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Brown Lacquered Coffer with Brass Hardware
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Brown Lacquered Coffer with Brass Hardware

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Brown Lacquered Coffer with Brass Hardware

H 19.5 in W 43 in D 13.75 in
Grand Scale, 18th Century, English Document Box
Located in Newport Beach, CA
An impressive, solid wood, period, hinge-top document box completely covered in tole and incised brass with delicate foliate designs throughout. The inside lined in a vibrant, scarle...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Bird Cages

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Brass, Metal

Grand Scale, 18th Century, English Document Box
Grand Scale, 18th Century, English Document Box

Grand Scale, 18th Century, English Document Box

H 12 in W 27.5 in D 19.5 in
18th Century Baroque Chest
Located in Wilton, CT
This large domed 18th Century Baroque Chest is made with solid oak and mounted with decorative iron strapwork and handles. It is a handsome...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Bird Cages

Materials

Iron

18th Century Baroque Chest
18th Century Baroque Chest

18th Century Baroque Chest

H 28 in W 48 in D 23.75 in
10 Lacquer Calligraphy Panels, Later Mounted as a Screen, Late 18th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare screen/room divider. Set of 10 (8 wide + 2 smaller) panels with original thick red lacquer with calligraphy in gold leaf. Later frames in black lacquer with profiled leaf-gild...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Bird Cages

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Wood

10 Lacquer Calligraphy Panels, Later Mounted as a Screen, Late 18th Century
10 Lacquer Calligraphy Panels, Later Mounted as a Screen, Late 18th Century

10 Lacquer Calligraphy Panels, Later Mounted as a Screen, Late 18th Century

H 73.63 in W 181.89 in D 1.19 in
18th Century German Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
Made to safeguard your precious treasures, this impressive wooden chest made in Germany circa 1780. Elaborate ornamentation on the front includes diverse sea motifs such as a fish sc...
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Late 18th Century German Rustic Antique Bird Cages

Materials

Iron

18th Century German Oak Trunk
18th Century German Oak Trunk

18th Century German Oak Trunk

H 28 in W 57.9 in D 22.2 in
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Pair of French Porcelain Dove on Nest Boxes
Located in Essex, MA
Seated on there nest. One marked made in France other with partial mark.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Bird Cages

Materials

Other

Pair of French Porcelain Dove on Nest Boxes
Pair of French Porcelain Dove on Nest Boxes

Pair of French Porcelain Dove on Nest Boxes

H 3.75 in W 6 in D 4 in

Antique, New and Vintage Bird Cages

Antique, new and vintage bird cages are popular collector’s items, and as decorative accents, they’re versatile. No matter what specific furniture style, color palette or general theme you’ve pursued for your interior, a bird cage can be the perfect centerpiece to draw the eye.

The earliest and most notable uses of bird cages can be traced all the way back to ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, Greece and Rome. In the early 20th century, birds were the most popular indoor pets in America. Today, if you’ve got a bird cage but aren’t keeping a bird as a pet, there are a wealth of bird cage home decor ideas to introduce in any room in your home.

Because of their unique shape, bird cages can help bring much-needed visual flair and textural contrast to a home office. Suspend a bird cage populated with your treasured collectibles over your desk or reading nook in your home office or study, or think of it as housing for a provocative lighting solution and add ceramic chandeliers or candle enclosures to give your workspace a warm nostalgic feel.

There are also several ways to accent a living room, entryway or bedroom with vintage bird cages. When repurposed as home accents, bird cages stand as a centerpiece for dining-table decor with ribbons, fruits and flowers or as a candleholder. A bird cage filled with gourds, acorn squash and pumpkins can add a festive air to meals outdoors during a brisk autumn evening or perhaps brighten up your patio or firepit area for a garden party over the summer. Indoors, pair an old bird cage or two with decorative glass or ceramic sculptures for a focal point, or add your favorite potted plants or other greenery to bring natural elements to a corner of your dining room. Vintage bird cages can serve as unconventional display cases for photography or paintings as well.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of decorative antique, new and vintage bird cages today.

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