Artist Mannequins
Antique Early 1800s Italian Models and Miniatures
Wood
20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Scientific Instruments
Fruitwood
Antique Early 1900s Scientific Instruments
Fruitwood
Antique Early 1900s Scientific Instruments
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Metal
Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal
Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal
Vintage 1970s Austrian Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal
20th Century Italian Other Models and Miniatures
Cherry
Antique Late 19th Century French Models and Miniatures
Wood
20th Century European Space Age Figurative Sculptures
Chrome
Antique 1880s Italian Other Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Antique 1870s Italian Other Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Silk
Antique Early 19th Century French Industrial Models and Miniatures
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Silk
Antique 19th Century Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Peruvian Modern Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Peruvian Modern Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Scientific Instruments
Paper, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Paint
1950s Art Deco More Art
Gouache
Vintage 1980s German Space Age Abstract Sculptures
Plastic
Antique Late 19th Century English Architectural Models
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Bauhaus Busts
Metal
Antique 1890s Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1970s American Modern Nude Photography
Silver Gelatin
Early 20th Century European Hat Racks and Stands
Chrome
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Abstract Sculptures
Plastic
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Fabric, Birch
Late 20th Century Victorian Coat Racks and Stands
Metal
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Busts
Other
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Antique 19th Century German Collectibles and Curiosities
Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Antique 19th Century Sculptures
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Models and Miniatures
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary French Models and Miniatures
Paper, Wood
Antique 19th Century Uzbek Tribal Textiles
Silk
Vintage 1930s American Models and Miniatures
Steel
Early 20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Models and Miniatures
Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Beech
20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Early 20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles
Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Vintage 1950s French More Furniture and Collectibles
Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures
Wood, Fabric, Leather, Glass
Antique 19th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Wood, Papier Mâché, Paper
Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Paint, Papier Mâché, Paper
20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Brass
Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures
Wood
20th Century British Models and Miniatures
Plywood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Fabric, Pine
Vintage 1940s More Furniture and Collectibles
Vintage 1970s Peruvian Modern Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Antique 1790s Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Models and Miniatures
Beech
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal
Antique 1870s French Figurative Sculptures
Spruce
Antique Mid-19th Century French Models and Miniatures
Walnut
20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Resin
Mid-20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Composition, Metal
20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Wood
Antique 1880s French Victorian Models and Miniatures
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rustic Models and Miniatures
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Victorian Models and Miniatures
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 20th Century French Other Models and Miniatures
Beech
Vintage 1930s French Models and Miniatures
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Toys and Dolls
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures
Fabric, Pine
Early 20th Century French International Style Models and Miniatures
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Modern Models and Miniatures
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Sculptures
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Iron
Vintage 1930s American Decorative Objects
20th Century American Decorative Objects
Wood
20th Century Folk Art Models and Miniatures
20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood, Paint
American Decorative Objects
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Models and Miniatures
Steel
Vintage 1930s American Sculptures
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Models and Miniatures
20th Century French Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Wood
Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
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Finding the Right Collectibles and Curiosities for You
Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior.
Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world.
And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.
The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.
Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.
Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.
Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.
Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.
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