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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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ART DECO Curio Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
ART DECO Curio Cabinet
34”x12”x48”
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
$1,995
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
$2,100 Sale Price
12% Off
Vintage Italian Curio Cabinet, 1930s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage curio cabinet original from the 1930’s and made in Italy. It has two shelves in
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Rustic Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Burl Art Deco Curio Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
room. Whether you’re displaying fine china, collectibles, or decorative art, the Burl Art Deco Curio
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
$6,597 / item
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
Black Burl Art Deco Curio Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Curio Cabinet combines form and function to create a striking focal point in your home.
Dimensions: 38
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
$6,597 / item