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Dutch Marquetry Art Cabinet with Theater And Trompe l'Oeil 17th century style
Dutch Marquetry Art Cabinet with Theater And Trompe l'Oeil 17th century style

Dutch Marquetry Art Cabinet with Theater And Trompe l'Oeil 17th century style

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

This theatrical interior recalls the prized cabinets of curiosity of the 17th century, intended to display precious objects in an illusionistic and intimate setting.

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18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Bronze

Antique Hand-Painted Renaissance Cards, Austria, Circa 1550-1590
Antique Hand-Painted Renaissance Cards, Austria, Circa 1550-1590

Antique Hand-Painted Renaissance Cards, Austria, Circa 1550-1590

Located in Doha, QA

This collection offers both decorative impact and historical importance- a striking cabinet-of-curiosities piece and a remarkable survivor of 16th-century leisure culture.

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16th Century Austrian Renaissance Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Paint, Paper

Dardanelles & Hellespont View by George Sandys, Ottoman Turkey, 1621
Dardanelles & Hellespont View by George Sandys, Ottoman Turkey, 1621

Dardanelles & Hellespont View by George Sandys, Ottoman Turkey, 1621

Located in Langweer, NL

The combination of typography, decorative initials, engraved imagery, and historical narrative gives this sheet exceptional charm and strong cabinet-of-curiosities appeal. It works b...

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Early 17th Century British Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Paper

Antique Hobbs & Co. London Regency Style Exotic Zebra Wood Collector's Cabinet
Antique Hobbs & Co. London Regency Style Exotic Zebra Wood Collector's Cabinet

Antique Hobbs & Co. London Regency Style Exotic Zebra Wood Collector's Cabinet

By Hobbs & Co.

Located in Forney, TX

- DIMENSIONS - 22.875" Tall, 16.5" Wide, 12.5" Deep (58.1 x 41.9 x 31.8 cm) As warm and handsome as it is functional, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of diff...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Brass

A pair of ostrich eggs with their turned solid oak bases, France XIXth century
A pair of ostrich eggs with their turned solid oak bases, France XIXth century

A pair of ostrich eggs with their turned solid oak bases, France XIXth century

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

These items are not only fascinating works of art in themselves, but they also embody the spirit of discovery and wonder characteristic of 19th-century cabinets of curiosities in Fra...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Ostrich Eggshell, Oak

Rattlesnake and Cobras – Antique Reptile Natural History Print, c.1895
Rattlesnake and Cobras – Antique Reptile Natural History Print, c.1895

Rattlesnake and Cobras – Antique Reptile Natural History Print, c.1895

Located in Langweer, NL

The combination of cobras, rattlesnakes, and tropical scenery makes this an unusual and memorable display piece for libraries, studies, curiosity cabinets, and contemporary interiors...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Paper

Victorian Taxidermy Diorama of a 'Confusion' (5) of Weasels, England, 1880
Victorian Taxidermy Diorama of a 'Confusion' (5) of Weasels, England, 1880

Victorian Taxidermy Diorama of a 'Confusion' (5) of Weasels, England, 1880

By Rowland Ward

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Today, such pieces are highly collectible for interiors evoking the atmosphere of a gentleman’s study, country estate, or cabinet of curiosities. Excellent original condition consis...

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Baroque Solar System & Zodiac Map – Homann Doppelmayr, Hand Colored c.1742
Baroque Solar System & Zodiac Map – Homann Doppelmayr, Hand Colored c.1742

Baroque Solar System & Zodiac Map – Homann Doppelmayr, Hand Colored c.1742

Located in Langweer, NL

Such celestial maps were intended for educated collectors, libraries, and cabinets of curiosity, serving both as scientific references and as statements of intellectual prestige.

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Mid-18th Century German Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Paper

Fleas, Tarantula & Spiders – Brodtmann Hand-Colored Natural History Plate, 1816
Fleas, Tarantula & Spiders – Brodtmann Hand-Colored Natural History Plate, 1816

Fleas, Tarantula & Spiders – Brodtmann Hand-Colored Natural History Plate, 1816

Located in Langweer, NL

The scientific arrangement and dramatic tarantula illustration make it an excellent conversation piece for studies, libraries, curiosity cabinets, and modern interiors with natural h...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Paper

Antique 19th Century European Natural Horn Drinking Vessel with Figural Metal Mo
Antique 19th Century European Natural Horn Drinking Vessel with Figural Metal Mo

Antique 19th Century European Natural Horn Drinking Vessel with Figural Metal Mo

Located in Honolulu, HI

A quintessential example of 19th-century hunting lodge luxury and European ceremonial tableware, perfect as an eclectic cabinet of curiosities accent. In the Style Of: Renaissance R...

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1890s Belgian Renaissance Revival Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

1910s French Brass Telescope on Tripod, Maison Luenette de B. 1910
1910s French Brass Telescope on Tripod, Maison Luenette de B. 1910

1910s French Brass Telescope on Tripod, Maison Luenette de B. 1910

Located in Marbella, ES

This highly decorative and collectible piece is ideal for classic interiors, cabinets of curiosities, or spaces with a nautical or scientific theme.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Bronze

Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand
Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand

Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand

Located in Forney, TX

Keywords: Europe European antiques deed Bible box legged jewelry casket money changing bank strong box coffer coin safe caixa contador sewing work stand decorative box footed sugar c...

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Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Rosewood, Horn, Wood, Ebony

Austrian 19th Century Carved Meerschaum Pipe Depicting Mephistopheles
Austrian 19th Century Carved Meerschaum Pipe Depicting Mephistopheles

Austrian 19th Century Carved Meerschaum Pipe Depicting Mephistopheles

Located in Nottingham, GB

It would make a superb addition to a collection of antique smoking accessories, Meerschaum pipes, Faust-related works, or a Cabinet of Curiosities. Very good period condition, with ...

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19th Century Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Leather

Revolution Reduced: 19th C Model of a Guillotine w/ Buckets and a Mop
Revolution Reduced: 19th C Model of a Guillotine w/ Buckets and a Mop

Revolution Reduced: 19th C Model of a Guillotine w/ Buckets and a Mop

Located in New York, NY

Such models were sometimes used in academic, judicial, or cabinet-of-curiosity contexts during the 19th century, serving as didactic objects or as conversation pieces reflecting on t...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Highly Rare Erotic Meerschaum Pipe and Cheroot Holders of a Reclining Woman
Highly Rare Erotic Meerschaum Pipe and Cheroot Holders of a Reclining Woman

Highly Rare Erotic Meerschaum Pipe and Cheroot Holders of a Reclining Woman

Located in Nottingham, GB

Its presentation recalls the anatomical wax figures and Anatomical Venus models that captivated 18th- and 19th-century audiences, lending it an atmosphere equally suited to a Cabinet...

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19th Century Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Leather

19th Century French Grand Tour Faux Marble, c.1880
19th Century French Grand Tour Faux Marble, c.1880

19th Century French Grand Tour Faux Marble, c.1880

Located in Lincoln, GB

It fits perfectly into that high-end 'Cabinet of Curiosities' aesthetic that international interior designers use to add immediate narrative weight to a library or living room scheme...

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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Wood

European Terracotta Portrait Plaque of a Nobleman with The Order of the Garter
European Terracotta Portrait Plaque of a Nobleman with The Order of the Garter

European Terracotta Portrait Plaque of a Nobleman with The Order of the Garter

Located in Downingtown, PA

The plaque is housed in an elegant oval wooden frame, designed for a private library or a cabinet of curiosities. Measurements Height: 7 1/2 inches (19.1 cm) Width: 5 5/8 inches (1...

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Terracotta

Set of Five 19th Century Cameos with Classical Antique-Style Profiles
Set of Five 19th Century Cameos with Classical Antique-Style Profiles

Set of Five 19th Century Cameos with Classical Antique-Style Profiles

Located in NANTES, FR

Unfortunately, they show some damage, but they are antique. Displayed in a cabinet of curiosities, they would make a striking presentation.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Stone, Agate

Napoleon III Commode in Ebonized Wood, Marquetry, France, Circa 1870
Napoleon III Commode in Ebonized Wood, Marquetry, France, Circa 1870

Napoleon III Commode in Ebonized Wood, Marquetry, France, Circa 1870

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Both a collectible object and a decorative piece, it would display beautifully on a console table, desk or within a cabinet of curiosities. This antique piece shows minor signs of a...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Model of a Château Turret
Antique 19th Century French Architectural Model of a Château Turret

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Model of a Château Turret

Located in Lincoln, GB

It represents the pinnacle of "cabinet of curiosities" (wunderkammer) aestheticism.

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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Slate

18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft Tin-glazed Earthenware Vase Garniture Set
18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft Tin-glazed Earthenware Vase Garniture Set

18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft Tin-glazed Earthenware Vase Garniture Set

Located in Forney, TX

Nothing that detracts from the display but only adds to the sophisticated antique character, elegant warmth, and rich historical depth that can only be acquired over very long period...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Earthenware

Educational Mechanical Model in Bronze and Wood – 19th Century
Educational Mechanical Model in Bronze and Wood – 19th Century

Educational Mechanical Model in Bronze and Wood – 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

This is a historical piece that is both decorative and educational, perfect for a cabinet of curiosities, a scientific collection, or an industrial or steampunk-style interior.

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19th Century Other Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Bronze

Important Bronze Seal – Sigillum Comitatus Namurcensis Belgium, 19th Century
Important Bronze Seal – Sigillum Comitatus Namurcensis Belgium, 19th Century

Important Bronze Seal – Sigillum Comitatus Namurcensis Belgium, 19th Century

Located in Bilzen, BE

Significance A visually powerful and historically meaningful object, ideal for: collectors of medieval or Neo-Gothic art, students and enthusiasts of Belgian history, museum-style...

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19th Century Belgian Gothic Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Bronze

Antique Telescope, English, 6-Draw, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1860
Antique Telescope, English, 6-Draw, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1860

Antique Telescope, English, 6-Draw, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1860

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A pleasingly rare six-draw configuration, seldom seen in Victorian field optics Crafted in lightly aged brass, displaying a rich golden patina across the tubes Primary barrel dressed...

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1860s British Victorian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Antique Indian Tantric Lingam Stone on Victorian Silver Plated Base
Antique Indian Tantric Lingam Stone on Victorian Silver Plated Base

Antique Indian Tantric Lingam Stone on Victorian Silver Plated Base

Located in Torino, IT

This particular artifact represents a historical pairing popular during the colonial era, where sacred Eastern spiritual objects were brought to Europe and fitted with custom Western...

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19th Century Indian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Stone

American Victorian Walnut Cased Standing Magnifying Glass
American Victorian Walnut Cased Standing Magnifying Glass

American Victorian Walnut Cased Standing Magnifying Glass

Located in Hudson, NY

Optical objects such as this were used to examine art, curious objects in gentlemen's cabinets of curiosities, libraries and in medical and scientific light research.

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Glass, Walnut

19th Century Carved Walnut Effeminacy Male Figure
19th Century Carved Walnut Effeminacy Male Figure

19th Century Carved Walnut Effeminacy Male Figure

Located in London, GB

This item is untouched in form and would make an amazing addition to any serious curiosity cabinet collection, or even as a stand-alone piece of sculpture art, one thing is for sure,...

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19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Walnut

Turquoise Glass Necklace with Antique Japanese & Tibetan Netsuke
Turquoise Glass Necklace with Antique Japanese & Tibetan Netsuke

Turquoise Glass Necklace with Antique Japanese & Tibetan Netsuke

Located in Milford, DE

Extra-Long Turquoise Glass Necklace with Antique Japanese & Tibetan Netsuke Carvings and Mixed Organic Beads A truly one-of-a-kind wearable curiosity cabinet, this extraordinary neck...

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Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Multi-gemstone, Mixed Metal

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

Delivered lightly cleaned, waxed, with hand rubbed polished patina, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! keywords: curiosity cabinet of curiosities jewelry casket sp...

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Early 18th Century Baroque Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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

Antique Curved Glass Display Showcase - early 20th
Antique Curved Glass Display Showcase - early 20th

Antique Curved Glass Display Showcase - early 20th

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Designed for displaying products in a shop, it has a glass back.Ideal for collectors or perfect for a cabinet of curiosities. Its natural elegance also makes it an excellent choice f...

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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Brass

19th Century German Carriage Safe in Wrought Iron
19th Century German Carriage Safe in Wrought Iron

19th Century German Carriage Safe in Wrought Iron

Located in Madrid, ES

Beyond its historical importance, this example makes a striking decorative object for a library, office, study, or cabinet of curiosities. A rare survivor from the golden age of Eur...

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1890s Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Iron

19th century French Louis XV style Walnut Wall Collection Vitrine
19th century French Louis XV style Walnut Wall Collection Vitrine

19th century French Louis XV style Walnut Wall Collection Vitrine

Located in LEGNY, FR

Thanks to its compact proportions and shallow depth, this piece would fit beautifully in a country house kitchen, a traditional French interior, a cabinet of curiosities or an eclect...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique French Napoleon III Buffet Vitrine, Marble Top
Antique French Napoleon III Buffet Vitrine, Marble Top

Antique French Napoleon III Buffet Vitrine, Marble Top

Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire

Absolutely perfect in the ambiance of a cabinet of curiosities as well. The photos and video accurately describe the condition of the piece.

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Marble

Antique English Mahogany Apothecary Chest On Stand w/ Glass Bottle & Jars
Antique English Mahogany Apothecary Chest On Stand w/ Glass Bottle & Jars

Antique English Mahogany Apothecary Chest On Stand w/ Glass Bottle & Jars

Located in Forney, TX

Keywords: Pharmacist shop medicine doctor's office glassware traditional apothecary cabinet travel traveling chest pharmacy box on stand standing general store counter merchant merch...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Rare Mahogany Adams Paint Decorated Edwards and Roberts Monumental Breakfront
Rare Mahogany Adams Paint Decorated Edwards and Roberts Monumental Breakfront

Rare Mahogany Adams Paint Decorated Edwards and Roberts Monumental Breakfront

By Edwards and Roberts

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The upper section displays four glazed doors with beautifully executed Gothic-influenced mullions, opening to deep adjustable shelves ideal for displaying books, porcelain, or fine c...

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1890s English Adam Style Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

Jacques Grüber Vitrine
Jacques Grüber Vitrine

Jacques Grüber Vitrine

By Jacques Gruber

Located in New York, NY

Conceived as a wunderkammer—a cabinet of curiosities—it was designed to cradle both artificialia (objects of human ingenuity) and naturalia: seashells, fossils, botanical specimens, ...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Silk, Glass, Walnut

Chameleons in Tropical Foliage – Antique Reptile Natural History Print, 1895
Chameleons in Tropical Foliage – Antique Reptile Natural History Print, 1895

Chameleons in Tropical Foliage – Antique Reptile Natural History Print, 1895

Located in Langweer, NL

Smit, European natural history illustrator, c. 1880–1900 Keywords: Chameleon, Chameleons, Reptile Print, Natural History, Herpetology, Tropical Wildlife, Victorian Science, Antique ...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Paper

The Black Iguana on Banana Tree – Antique Reptile Natural History Print, 1895
The Black Iguana on Banana Tree – Antique Reptile Natural History Print, 1895

The Black Iguana on Banana Tree – Antique Reptile Natural History Print, 1895

Located in Langweer, NL

Smit, European natural history illustrator, c. 1880–1900 Keywords: Black Iguana, Iguana Print, Reptile Art, Tropical Wildlife, Natural History, Herpetology, Banana Tree, Exotic Anim...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Paper

Wall Lizards – Antique Reptile Natural History Print by P.J. Smit, 1895
Wall Lizards – Antique Reptile Natural History Print by P.J. Smit, 1895

Wall Lizards – Antique Reptile Natural History Print by P.J. Smit, 1895

Located in Langweer, NL

Smit, European natural history illustrator, c. 1880–1900 Keywords: Wall Lizard, Podarcis muralis, Lizard Print, Reptile Art, Natural History, Herpetology, Zoology, Victorian Science...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Paper

Soft River Tortoises – Antique Reptile Natural History Print, c.1895
Soft River Tortoises – Antique Reptile Natural History Print, c.1895

Soft River Tortoises – Antique Reptile Natural History Print, c.1895

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: Soft River Tortoises, Softshell Turtle, Turtle Print, Reptile Art, Natural History, Zoology, Herpetology, Victorian Science, Wetland Wildlife, Freshwater Turtle, Antique Li...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Paper

Water Monitors Robbing a Nest – Antique Reptile Wildlife Print, 1895
Water Monitors Robbing a Nest – Antique Reptile Wildlife Print, 1895

Water Monitors Robbing a Nest – Antique Reptile Wildlife Print, 1895

Located in Langweer, NL

Smit, European natural history illustrator, c. 1880–1900 Keywords: Water Monitor, Monitor Lizard, Varanus salvator, Reptile Print, Tropical Wildlife, Natural History, Herpetology, Z...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Paper

Scandinavian Hand-Painted Specimen Chest
Scandinavian Hand-Painted Specimen Chest

Scandinavian Hand-Painted Specimen Chest

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

Both functional and decorative, it makes a delightful addition to a desktop, bookshelf, or cabinet of curiosities, celebrating the timeless appeal of Scandinavian craftsmanship and t...

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19th Century Norwegian Other Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Wood, Paint

Beaver and African & Asian Rhinoceros Skull Studies, Brodtmann, 1816
Beaver and African & Asian Rhinoceros Skull Studies, Brodtmann, 1816

Beaver and African & Asian Rhinoceros Skull Studies, Brodtmann, 1816

Located in Langweer, NL

Its combination of anatomical studies and wildlife imagery makes it especially suitable for libraries, studies, curiosity cabinets, natural history collections, and interiors inspire...

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Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Paper

Egyptian Mongoose, Genet & Civet, Brodtmann Natural History Lithograph, 1816
Egyptian Mongoose, Genet & Civet, Brodtmann Natural History Lithograph, 1816

Egyptian Mongoose, Genet & Civet, Brodtmann Natural History Lithograph, 1816

Located in Langweer, NL

An excellent choice for libraries, studies, wildlife collections, and curiosity cabinets. Technique: Hand-colored lithograph Maker: Karl Joseph Brodtmann, Switzerland, published in...

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Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Paper

17th Century Italian Ebonized Inlaid Milanese Table Cabinet
17th Century Italian Ebonized Inlaid Milanese Table Cabinet

17th Century Italian Ebonized Inlaid Milanese Table Cabinet

Located in Bradenton, FL

The central door opens to a storage compartment, a traditional feature of cabinets of curiosities intended for precious or private objects.

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17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Wood

A natural history cabinet stuffed armadillo, Italy late 18th century.
A natural history cabinet stuffed armadillo, Italy late 18th century.

A natural history cabinet stuffed armadillo, Italy late 18th century.

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from a cabinet of curiosities. A taxidermy stuffed armadillo: Nine-banded Armadillo - Dasypus novemcinctus (Linnaeus, 1757), resting on metal pins under its legs on ...

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Late 18th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Metal, Berlin Iron

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Hen Harrier, Italy 1880.
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Hen Harrier, Italy 1880.

Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Hen Harrier, Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from a cabinet of curiosities. Stuffed bird of pray (Circus Cyaneus Linnaeus, 1766) Hen Harrier, mounted on an oak branch with dry leaves, resting on a rectangular, ...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Wood

Stuffed bird from a natural history cabinet, a female House Sparrow, Italy 1880.
Stuffed bird from a natural history cabinet, a female House Sparrow, Italy 1880.

Stuffed bird from a natural history cabinet, a female House Sparrow, Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from a cabinet of curiosities. A stuffed female house sparrow (Passer Domesticus), mounted on an ebonized fruitwood base.

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Late 19th Century Italian Other Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Fruitwood

Stuffed bird from a natural history cabinet, a male House Sparrow, Italy 1880.
Stuffed bird from a natural history cabinet, a male House Sparrow, Italy 1880.

Stuffed bird from a natural history cabinet, a male House Sparrow, Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from a cabinet of curiosities. A stuffed male house sparrow (Passer Domesticus), mounted on an ebonized fruitwood base.

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Fruitwood

Stuffed bird, Common Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra), Italy 1880.
Stuffed bird, Common Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra), Italy 1880.

Stuffed bird, Common Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra), Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from a cabinet of curiosities: Stuffed Common Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra) mounted on a black lacquered wooden base.

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Late 19th Century Italian Other Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Stuffed bird, an european Starling (Sturnus vulgaris), Italy 1880.
Stuffed bird, an european Starling (Sturnus vulgaris), Italy 1880.

Stuffed bird, an european Starling (Sturnus vulgaris), Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from a cabinet of curiosities; stuffed bird (Sturnus vulgaris), European starling, mounted on a black lacquered wooden base.

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Late 19th Century Italian Other Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Wood

Stuffed Green Sandpiper bird, a green Sandpiper (Tringa Ochropus), Italy 1880.
Stuffed Green Sandpiper bird, a green Sandpiper (Tringa Ochropus), Italy 1880.

Stuffed Green Sandpiper bird, a green Sandpiper (Tringa Ochropus), Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Natural specimen from a cabinet of curiosities: Stuffed Northern Sandpiper (Tringa ochropus) mounted on a black ebonized wooden base with a cartouche.

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Wood

Copper Apothecary Jar with Sculptural Crab Finial
Copper Apothecary Jar with Sculptural Crab Finial

Copper Apothecary Jar with Sculptural Crab Finial

Located in Memphis, TN

A charming and highly tactile object evocative of historic pharmacies, seaside curiosities, and classical cabinets of curiosities with an eccentric and quietly theatrical presence ri...

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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Curiosity Cabinet

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Bronze, Copper

Shagreen Case Circa 1820
Shagreen Case Circa 1820

Shagreen Case Circa 1820

Located in Dallas, TX

Whether displayed in a cabinet of curiosities, on a writing desk, or within a collection of fine antique boxes and objects, this rare case offers both historical significance and end...

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1820s English Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Metal

Copper Apothecary Jar “Antimonio Polvere” with Lizard Finial
Copper Apothecary Jar “Antimonio Polvere” with Lizard Finial

Copper Apothecary Jar “Antimonio Polvere” with Lizard Finial

Located in Memphis, TN

A charming and highly tactile object evocative of historic pharmacies, natural history collections, and classical cabinets of curiosities with a subtly exotic and timeworn presence.

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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Curiosity Cabinet

Materials

Bronze, Copper

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Antique Curiosity Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique curiosity cabinet for your home. An antique curiosity cabinet — often made from wood, shell and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique curiosity cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique curiosity cabinet, designed in the Victorian, Industrial or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique curiosity cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Burroughes & Watts, George Wright of London and American Cabinet Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Curiosity Cabinet?

Prices for an antique curiosity cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $156 and can go as high as $398,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,323.