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Entomogy Cabinet Intact with Speciments, Keravan Puuteollisuus, Finland 1950s
Entomogy Cabinet Intact with Speciments, Keravan Puuteollisuus, Finland 1950s

Entomogy Cabinet Intact with Speciments, Keravan Puuteollisuus, Finland 1950s

By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Helsinki, FI

A true time capsule of science and design. The cabinet itself is beautifully made, with clean lines, precise joinery and the warm patina typical of Finnish craftsmanship of the peri...

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Acrylic, Birch

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

Keywords: Tarantula, Spider, Flea, Pulex irritans, Aranea tarantula, Aranea avicularia, Aranea maculata, Arachnology, Entomology, Natural History, Karl Joseph Brodtmann, Hand-Colored...

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Antique Early 19th Century German Prints

Materials

Paper

Magnifying Glass on Stand, 19th Century
Magnifying Glass on Stand, 19th Century

Magnifying Glass on Stand, 19th Century

Located in Vosselaar, BE

During the Renaissance and culminating in the Industrial revolution a wider public became interested in science and understanding nature. Curiosity cabinets led to the first museums ...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Softwood, Walnut

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Stool Side Table Modern
Stool Side Table Modern

Stool Side Table Modern

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H 18.5 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Stool Side Table Modern

Located in Monterey, CA

A sort of Rubik's Cube revealed in a tree trunk, the Zigi stool side table demanded all of the obscure science and zeal of the cabinet-maker's art. By Philippe Hurel, made in Fran...

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21st Century and Contemporary French End Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Science Storage Cabinet with Black Metal Base
Mid-Century Science Storage Cabinet with Black Metal Base

Mid-Century Science Storage Cabinet with Black Metal Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Netherlands. Amazing display cabinet, china cabinet, office, anywhere! Wood case with double glass doors, adjustable height shelves on a steel frame. Original condition with minim...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Mid-Century Science Storage Cabinet with Black Metal Base
Mid-Century Science Storage Cabinet with Black Metal Base

Mid-Century Science Storage Cabinet with Black Metal Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing display cabinet, China cabinet, office book shelf! Bleached mahogany case with double glass doors, adjustable height shelves on a steel frame. Original condition with minimal...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Monumental Science Museum Display Case
Monumental Science Museum Display Case

Monumental Science Museum Display Case

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H 32 in W 154 in D 24 in

Monumental Science Museum Display Case

Located in Culver City, CA

France circa 1910

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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Early 20th Century Museum Vitrine from Barcelona's Natural Science Museum
Early 20th Century Museum Vitrine from Barcelona's Natural Science Museum

Early 20th Century Museum Vitrine from Barcelona's Natural Science Museum

Located in Vulpellac, Girona

Early 20th Century Museum Vitrine from Barcelona's Natural Science Museum The Natural Science Museum was relocated in 2010 leaving the vitrines behind. The vitrines were in use sin...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century Museum Vitrine from Barcelona's Natural Science Museum
Early 20th Century Museum Vitrine from Barcelona's Natural Science Museum

Early 20th Century Museum Vitrine from Barcelona's Natural Science Museum

Located in Vulpellac, Girona

Early 20th Century Museum Vitrine from Barcelona's Natural Science Museum The Natural Science Museum was relocated in 2010 leaving the vitrines behind. The vitrines were in use sin...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak

Early 20th Century Museum Low Vitrine from Barcelona's Natural Science Museum
Early 20th Century Museum Low Vitrine from Barcelona's Natural Science Museum

Early 20th Century Museum Low Vitrine from Barcelona's Natural Science Museum

Located in Vulpellac, Girona

Early 20th Century Museum Vitrine from Barcelona's Natural Science Museum The Natural Science Museum was relocated in 2010 leaving the vitrines behind. The vitrines were in use sin...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak

Early 20th Century Museum Wall Vitrine from Barcelona's Natural Science Museum
Early 20th Century Museum Wall Vitrine from Barcelona's Natural Science Museum

Early 20th Century Museum Wall Vitrine from Barcelona's Natural Science Museum

Located in Vulpellac, Girona

Early 20th century Museum Vitrine from Barcelona's Natural Science Museum The Natural Science Museum was relocated in 2010 leaving the vitrines behind. The vitrines were in use sin...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak

Early 20th Century Museum Wall Vitrine from Barcelona's Natural Science Museum
Early 20th Century Museum Wall Vitrine from Barcelona's Natural Science Museum

Early 20th Century Museum Wall Vitrine from Barcelona's Natural Science Museum

Located in Vulpellac, Girona

Early 20th century Museum Vitrine from Barcelona's Natural Science Museum The Natural Science Museum was relocated in 2010 leaving the vitrines behind. The vitrines were in use sin...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak

19th Century Mahogany and Oak Cabinet
19th Century Mahogany and Oak Cabinet

19th Century Mahogany and Oak Cabinet

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H 37.75 in W 22.25 in D 12.5 in

19th Century Mahogany and Oak Cabinet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Possible a school science lab / medicine cabinet. Three small drawers over one single door cupboard containing three shelves.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Satinwood Inlaid Flame Mahogany Seven-Drawer Specimen Cabinet
Antique Satinwood Inlaid Flame Mahogany Seven-Drawer Specimen Cabinet

Antique Satinwood Inlaid Flame Mahogany Seven-Drawer Specimen Cabinet

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique medical/science specimen cabinet features flame mahogany construction with double satinwood banded doors opening to reveal seven specimen drawers, 19th century Measures - ...

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Antique 19th Century European Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

19th Century Mahogany and Oak Apothecary Cabinet
19th Century Mahogany and Oak Apothecary Cabinet

19th Century Mahogany and Oak Apothecary Cabinet

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H 37.75 in W 22.25 in L 37.75 in

19th Century Mahogany and Oak Apothecary Cabinet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century mahogany and oak apothecary cabinet circa 1880. Possible a school science lab / medicene cabinet. 3 small drawers over 1 single door cupboard containing 3 shelves.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 11 vintage amber glass pharmacy bottles collection
Set of 11 vintage amber glass pharmacy bottles collection

Set of 11 vintage amber glass pharmacy bottles collection

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Set of 11 vintage amber glass pharmacy bottles collection Curiosities cabinet -Science display - Apothecary Measures : Large bottle H:23cm - Small bottle H:12,5cm Wear consistent wi...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Glass

Large Vintage Steel Cabinet from UW Madison Science Labs
Large Vintage Steel Cabinet from UW Madison Science Labs

Large Vintage Steel Cabinet from UW Madison Science Labs

Located in Madison, WI

This option is a large, steel medical cabinet that came out of a university lab. There are actually two such units available; Vintage steel cabinet of significant size and presence w...

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20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Steel, Enamel

19th Century Italian Charles X Mahogany Inlaid Center Table Marble, 1830s
19th Century Italian Charles X Mahogany Inlaid Center Table Marble, 1830s

19th Century Italian Charles X Mahogany Inlaid Center Table Marble, 1830s

Located in Roma, RM

It was a German cabinetmaker who had made mostly mahogany or rosewood furniture with maple inlays for the Palazzo Ruffo della Scaletta in 1838, the mahogany furnishings that covered ...

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Antique 1830s Italian Charles X Center Tables

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Mahogany, Maple

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Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Westwood, NJ

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By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

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1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors

$14,950 / item

H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors

Located in New York, NY

The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Walnut

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...

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2010s American Modern Stools

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Wood, Oak

Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio
Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio

Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A large and impressive pair of late 19th early 20th century Entomology specimen cases, containing a varied collection of over one hundred insects from around the world pinned to an e...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Taxidermy

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Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

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IVY Cabinet, Cherry, Brass, Josef Frank

IVY Cabinet, Cherry, Brass, Josef Frank

$9,500

H 63 in W 44.13 in D 16 in

IVY Cabinet, Cherry, Brass, Josef Frank

Located in Miami, FL

IVY Cabinet by Dosbananos. Two-door cabinet covered in original Josef Frank 'Paradiset' wallpaper. Cherry wood with brass hinges and brass stretchers. Cabinet has four adjustable she...

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2010s American Modern Cabinets

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Brass

50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)
50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)

50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)

By Green River Fossil Company

Located in Logan, UT

Act fast to claim this exquisite piece of natural history, as our fossils will no longer be available through 1stDibs after October 31. This sculptural stone specimen features an ex...

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2010s American Decorative Art

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Limestone

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Palermo, Sicily

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American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
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American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”

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Bertu Coffee Tables, Mondo Walnut Coffee Table, Large

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$2,850 / item

H 15 in W 70 in D 40 in

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Located in Oak Harbor, OH

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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$4,170

H 68.51 in W 138.59 in D 1.19 in

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Located in Fukuoka, JP

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Located in Waalwijk, NL

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Located in Waalwijk, NL

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Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut

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$18,400

H 106.3 in W 118.12 in D 25.4 in

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Located in Waalwijk, NL

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Science Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal science cabinet for your home. A science cabinet — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a science cabinet, we have 81 options in-stock, while there are 32 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect science cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each science cabinet bearing mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one science cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Henry Wilson, FELIX SCHWAKE and Aaron Scott Design produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Science Cabinet?

Prices for a science cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $113 and can go as high as $311,377, while the average can fetch as much as $3,600.

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