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Style: Streamlined Moderne
Large Dramatic Streamlined Floor Fan
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the most dramatic midcentury floor fan designs you will find. This example is extremely rare. It has the look of a Jet Engine. Its clean and works very well. It does s...
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Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

1940s USS Sea Dog Submarine Nautical Ashtray Machined Brass Cigarette Cigar Dish
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USS Sea Dog (SS-401) Service from 1943 to 1968. This Submarine served in the pacific in World War 2, and the Korean War. This is not a souvenir ashtray. ...
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1940s American Vintage Streamlined Moderne Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Large 1930s Ford Tin Goose Tri-Motor Airplane Model
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a large delicate tin model made around the same time the real Tin Goose was flying. The wingspan is an impressive 40 inches. The wheels are rubber and the 4 part windshield is glass. I'm surprised the model survived in such nice and complete condition for about 90 years. We had a custom display stand made for it that brings it to another level. Between 1926 and 1933 some 200 Trimotors were built in Ford's own factory. Corrugated metal on great thick monoplane wings was a German development, used in Junker JU-52 planes that were flying the Berlin-Rome-London route. Trimotors were flown by airlines, oil companies and wealthy individuals. The Ford Trimotor...
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Early 20th Century Streamlined Moderne Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

1930's Art Deco Streamline Arrow Plane Car Design Study Model
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A plaster design study attributed to an artist designer at the Hill Auto Body Metal company based in Cincinnati Ohio . The company specialized in streamline equipment for airplanes and would periodically go into the automotive field with race cars and streamline bodies . This study may be based on the 1932 rear engined teardrop car called the Arrow Plane for customer Lyman Voelpel a wealthy Chicagoan and may have served as inspiration for six McQuay-Norris Cars built during that period and into 1934. The bodies were aluminum over a steel and wooden frame work and has Ford under pinning's including suspension , brakes and V8 engines...
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Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

Monumental Mid-Century French Nouvelle Cuisiniere Advertising Sign
Located in Forney, TX
A monumental vintage advertising sign from France, believed to be custom one-of-a-kind, the giant sign crafted of metal, dual sided, polychrome enamel paint...
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Mid-20th Century French Streamlined Moderne Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Streamline Airplane Propeller Desk Clock
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco, streamline airplane propeller desk clock. Lovely aviation item.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Streamlined Moderne Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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Friedr. Herder Solingen Knife Scissors and Shaving Razor Advertising Enamel Sign
By Friedrich Herder A. Sn Solingen
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic Friedrich Herder Abr. Sohn Solingen bayonets, knives, razors, enamel porcelain advertising sign. Never used, it was found on the original packaging. Perfect gloss. German m...
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Early 20th Century German Streamlined Moderne Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Climax Streamline 1930s American Art Deco Train Car Ashtray and Drink Stand
Located in Buffalo, NY
W.J. Campbell designed this art deco cocktail smoker in 1934 for the Climax Machinery Company of Indianapolis. The smoke stand and ashtray feature a circular ring which doubles as a ...
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1930s American Vintage Streamlined Moderne Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Copper, Steel, Chrome

1940s Hermès Dupré-Lafon Flip Top Cigarette Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Rare 1940s Hermès Flip top Box, designed by Paul Dupré-Lafon (1900-1971), used to store cigarettes. Light brown leather with saddle stitching on the ext...
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Mid-20th Century French Streamlined Moderne Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English Folk Art jigger doll A wonderful example of a unique Folk Art handcrafted jigger doll we have lovingly ...
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1930s British Vintage Streamlined Moderne Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pine, Paint

Rummy Grapefruit Soda Advertising Tin Thermometer Sign
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "Rummy Grapefruit Soda" advertising sign / thermometer, circa 1950s. The piece is in very good working condition with great color and graphics. A rare piece of soda memorabil...
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Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Tobacco Advertising Sign, Belgium, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
1950s Advertising Sign for the Belgian Tobacco Brand VDC - Deinze. This Litho Cardboard Sign has lots of colors due the different packages and types of tobacco flavors. Made in Brussels - Belgium by J.De Grève and co. This Vintage Sign can stand as a Counter Display Sign ( standing system has never been used before ) or can be hung as Wall Decoration - Wall Art It's a New Old Stock Sign, so in very good condition. Only the left upper corner has a small trace due storage through the time. Tobacco collectables - vintage signs - retro wall decoration...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Streamlined Moderne Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Monumental Floor Standing Brass Butcher Scale
Located in Cheshire, GB
A large set of floor standing brass balance scales and graduated weights with bullhead terminal above the circular column, to the platform base with fourteen graduated compartments f...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Streamlined Moderne Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century French Monumental Solid Silver Figural Centrepiece, c. 1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century French monumental solid silver statue, standing on a marble base, the statue realistically modelled as a cast figure of Mary ...
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19th Century French Antique Streamlined Moderne Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Silver

Art Deco Traditional Wooden Hand Large Artist Mannequin Scale Model
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden Artist mannequin hand model - all joints move as they should. Found on an Estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Shows some minor wear - but looks beautiful on display! So...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Streamlined Moderne Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

American Airlines Boeing 747 Jumbo Jetliner / Airplane Contractor Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool American Airlines Boeing 747 jetliner / airplane desk model by Aero Mini of Japan, circa 1970s. The model measures 8" in wingspan x 9.5"D x 6"H and sits on a high qualit...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Streamlined Moderne Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Douglas DC 7 C Airplane Model
Located in Vienna, AT
Made by Tekno in the 1960s. Steel construction painted. Used but still in very good condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Streamlined Moderne Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Vintage Douglas DC 7 C Airplane Model
Vintage Douglas DC 7 C Airplane Model
H 1.97 in W 7.88 in D 6.7 in
Large Nautical Bronze Ship's Propeller, 1970s
Located in Nantucket, MA
A large, bronze propeller from a 1970s lifeboat. Great patina. We had it mounted on a custom-made iron stand to turn it into a great sculpture. These also make great centerpieces ...
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Mid-20th Century Streamlined Moderne Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Previously Available Items
Aviation Vintage Desk Airplane Model 1940s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Aviation Model. Vintage aluminium display airplane model. The model is a mixture of Art Deco and midcentury design. It is mounted over a black lacquer...
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Mid-20th Century English Streamlined Moderne Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Aviation Vintage Desk Airplane Model 1940s
Aviation Vintage Desk Airplane Model 1940s
H 11.82 in W 14.38 in D 11.42 in
Johnson Outboard Motor, 1950s
By Johnson Motor Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Johnson outboard motor from the 1950s. Johnson motor stand is included in the price. As shown mounted: 47.5" H.
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1960s American Vintage Streamlined Moderne Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Johnson Outboard Motor, 1950s
Johnson Outboard Motor, 1950s
H 33.5 in W 23.5 in D 25.5 in
1953 Maserati A6GCS/53 Spyder by Fantuzzi Factory Model, Italy, 1953
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic 1953 Maserati A6GCS/53 Spyder by Fantuzzi Factory model. It was a Gift to Special Clients and Dealership Owners. It is Marked With a Fantuzzi metal label and numbered. M 4 ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Streamlined Moderne Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Sterling Silver and Gold Double Cigar Case by Bulgari
Located in Austin, TX
A chic and sophisticated vintage double cigar holder by Bulgari. The fluted, streamlined body designed as conjoined double tubes of sterling silver, accented with a simple 18-karat g...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Streamlined Moderne Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Silver

Large Nickel-Plated Bronze Airplane Model
Located in Peekskill, NY
The plane stands 17 inches tall with a 15 inch wing span. It is heavy for its size. This is the type of model that you would find in an executives office. It has a wonderful streamli...
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Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Collectibles and Curiosities

French Billiard or Pool Table Cue Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French billiard or pool table cue rack. Bakelite knobs.
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1950s French Vintage Streamlined Moderne Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Streamlined Moderne collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Streamlined Moderne collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage collectibles and curiosities created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Streamlined Moderne collectibles and curiosities made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original collectibles and curiosities, popular names associated with this style include and Vornado. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for collectibles and curiosities differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,200 and tops out at $7,500 while the average work can sell for $1,548.

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