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Is curio cabinet short for curiosity cabinet?
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Yes, curio cabinet is short for curiosity cabinet. This name comes from the fact that the cabinets allow you to view whatever you store inside through glass doors, sparking curiosity. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of curio cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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Shop for Used Curio Cabinets on 1stDibs
Early 1900s Curio Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, CA
Early 1900s lighted curio cabinet with glass doors.
Category
Early 20th Century American Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Wood
Italian Early 19th Century Curio Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hidden drawers and more with this fabulous curio cabinet.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Napoleon III Caribbean Mahogany Curio Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
Napoleon III Caribbean mahogany, brass-mounted and gilt curio cabinet, circa 1840.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Louis XVI Painted and Parcel-Gilt Curio Cabinet
Located in Rochester, NY
19th century Italian painted and parcel-gilt curio cabinet. Carved wood. Louis XVI style. Original
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Cabinets
Materials
Giltwood, Paint, Wood
Louis XVI Style Rectangular Vitrine / Curio Cabinet
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Louis XVI style large rectangular shaped gilt wood vitrine/curio cabinet. It has a front
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Eastlake Victorian Mahogany Single Door & Mirrored Curio Cabinet C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Eastlake Victorian Mahogany Single Door & Mirrored Curio Cabinet with Incised Decoration
Category
Early 20th Century Eastlake Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany