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What does a birdcage symbolize?
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What a birdcage symbolizes depends on whether or not a bird is pictured inside of it. An empty birdcage tends to represent freedom, while one actively home to a bird suggests imprisonment. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique and vintage birdcages.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Victorian Birdcage on 1stDibs
Vintage Maitland-Smith Monumental Victorian Birdcage
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Free shipping in the continental United States.
Over 6 feet tall.
RARE Maitland Smith birdcage
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Bird Cages
Materials
Metal
$4,950 Sale Price
40% Off
Victorian Pine Birdcage
Located in Essex, MA
Styled as a Victorian era house with detailed shingle roof etc. Nicely detailed and old patina to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Bird Cages
Materials
Wire
$3,250
Victorian Style Wire Birdcage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large antique birdcage features the Victorian style detail, with an intricate wire dome and
Category
20th Century Victorian Bird Cages
Materials
Wire
Victorian Cast Iron Birdcage on Stand
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Very nice quality cast iron bird cage on original stand, with swinging perch, lift up door, lift out tray (slight damage), in good overall original condition.
Category
Antique 19th Century European High Victorian Urns
Materials
Metal
American Victorian Style Blue Painted Metal Birdcage
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian style blue painted metal birdcage with iron scroll base and perforated roof.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Bird Cages
Materials
Metal
Victorian Wicker Square Table with Cabriole Birdcage Legs
Located in Miami Beach, FL
curlicue base. At the base of the legs is a "birdcage" openwork feature, resembling a lace foot on the legs
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian End Tables
Materials
Wood, Wicker
