$2,525Sale Price|52% Off
H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible Black Car including Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Wembley, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, this exclusive antique model car are 1:10
Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...
$4,156Sale Price|59% Off
H 11.03 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Rare Rolls Royce Cream Car Franklin Mint 1911 UK
Located in Wembley, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, this exclusive antique model car is a 1:24
Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...
$2,031Sale Price / set|87% Off
H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible 2pcs, Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Wembley, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, these exclusive antique model cars are 1
Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...
Red Metal Body Track Rail Race Car, Circa 1952
Located in London, GB
Fabulous scratch built model race car, circa 1952. A track car, such as this one, raced on the
Aluminum, Brass
Large 1940s Magnesium Bodied Indianapolis style Tether Race Car
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large 1940s magnesium bodied tether race car. Speed chief.
Aluminum, Other
Huge Three Car 1933 Light Up Streamline Aluminum Model Train
By General Train Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
time. It has a machined aluminum presentation base and is wired to be displayed lite up or off. This
Aluminum
MG Gas Powered Model Car
Located in New York, NY
Exact replica of the real British car. Includes an article in a model car magazine dated 1950
Aluminum
Concept Jet Car Model Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Sculpture of Harley Earl's Concept Show Car Firebird I from 1953 a jet on wheels
Aluminum
1950s F500 Ferrari Model Car
By M.L.B.
Located in London, GB
Luigi Bologna), to build a scale model of the F500. The body of the car consisted of two die-cast metal
Aluminum
ERA Tether Car Model by M&E, circa 1948
Located in London, GB
A rare ERA (English Racing Automobiles) 'Tether Car' model produced by M&E Models of Exmouth, circa
Aluminum, Steel
MIDGETEE New Star Gas Model Racing Car All Glo Engine 1950s
By Summit
Located in New York, NY
box and packaging. Comes with with all paper work, original instructions for car assembly and manual
Aluminum, Brass
1950s 'Maserati' Tether Car
Located in London, GB
A wonderful tether car model produced by E & M (The Experimental and Model Co.) of Coventry with
Aluminum
Electra ‘Buck 2A’ Tether Car, circa 1947
Located in London, GB
coil lurk behind the nose of the car which sports a badge from the North London Society of Model
Aluminum
Dooling 'Mercury Front Drive' Rail Track Tether Car, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
, which came on the market in the Spring of 1948. Tether Cars are model racing cars powered by miniature
Aluminum
Rare Mid-Century French Wooden Box Citroen DS Model Car Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare 1960s French Mid-Century decorative lidded box featuring a car. This varnish wood box is a
Aluminum, Copper
Sold
H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible Cream Car Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Wembley, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, this exclusive antique model car is a 1:10
Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...
Large Racing Car Model, Polished Aluminium with Gold Finish
Located in Retie, BE
polished aluminium with a thin layer of gold finish. The model reminds you of the racer cars circa 1930
Aluminum
Huge 3 Car 1933 Light Up Streamline Aluminum Model Train
By General Train Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a machined aluminum presentation base and is wired to be displayed lite up or off. This train really
Aluminum
Superb American Model Race Car, 1950
Located in New York, NY
A true 12 to 1 scale model of the famous "Offie" midget race car painted in the livery of the Fred
Aluminum, Steel
Original Aluminum Tethered Racing Car by Mc Coy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic futuristic car was made in the 1930's. It was raced around a track on a tether
Aluminum
4 Car Burlington Zephyr Model Train w/ Custom Streamline Display
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1930's American Flyer model train is a scale model of the classic Burlington Zephyr, designed
Aluminum
AMERICAN SPRINT CAR
Located in New York, NY
A classic, late-1940s gas-powered model race car in polished aluminum with a model airplane engine
Aluminum
The Fastest Car On Earth 1939-1963
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent, one-of-a-kind model of the streamlined projectile known as the Railton Special
Aluminum
Huge 4 Car 1935 Light Up Streamline Aluminum Model Train
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large scale model train was made by the General Train Company for a very short period of time
Aluminum, Metal
Model British Racing Car
Located in New York, NY
A superbly rendered chrome-plated engineering model of a British racing car with fully working
Aluminum, Copper
GAS POWERED MODEL RACE CARS
Located in New York, NY
These three exceptional late 1940s gas-powered model race cars in polished aluminum, each with a
Aluminum, Steel
EXCEPTIONAL MERCEDES W196 R GRAND PRIX RACE CAR MODEL
Located in New York, NY
This is a very well made, one-of-a-kind, hand-painted model of the Mercedes W196 R Streamliner, one
Aluminum, Steel
4 Car Burlington Zephyr Model Train w/ Custom Streamline Display
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1930's American Flyer model train is a scale model of the classic Burlington Zephyr, designed
Aluminum
4 Car Burlington Zephyr Model Train w/ Custom Streamline Display
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1930's American Flyer model train is a scale model of the classic Burlington Zephyr, designed
Aluminum
DC-3 Dakota Aircraft Reduced Model Scale, Model 1936
Located in Paris, FR
DC-3, Dakota aircraft reduced model scale model. Handcrafted in aluminium foil, with engraved metal rivets, 1936. .
Aluminum
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
Steinway & Sons, Baby Grand Model O Piano, Fully Refurbished, 1911
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Manhasset, NY
Steinway & Sons, Baby Grand Model L Piano, Refurbished Satin Ebony, 1911, 88 Keys, Serial Number 146562 This exceptional 1911 Steinway piano, Model 146561, has undergone a complete ...
Lacquer
$1,793Sale Price|69% Off
H 7.49 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Rare Antique Silver Cup INCENSE BURNER Chinese Hand Engraved Dragons Xuande Mark
Located in Wembley, GB
Exquisite Antique Chinese Silver & Copper Decorative Vessel with Dragon and Mythical Beast Motifs – Xuande Mark An outstanding example of antique Chinese silver and copper craftsman...
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$74,975 / set
H 1 in Dm 10.8 in
Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite set of 12 "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charges was realized in America in 1905. Each plate has heavily detailed boarders featuring a Kylix cup amid scrolling s...
Sterling Silver
$395Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 8.67 in W 5.52 in D 1.97 in
Carving Wooden Sculptures Book End Set Of 2 Decorative Figurine of Book Holders
Located in Wembley, GB
Book Ends Wooden style acrylic Sculptures A Set Of 2 Decorative Figurines of Human Book Holder Beautifully stylized a set of figurines with a great balance of harmony stood, portrayi...
Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood
$167,454
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with light grey interior. the second one with black interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
$20,508 / set
H 15.36 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Pair of Large Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Models
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Chinese hardstone, jade and cloisonné enamel flower models Chinese, 20th Century Height 39cm, width 25cm, depth 25cm Crafted in 20th century China, this pair of lar...
Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Blue Pedal Car Convertible
Located in Chicago, IL
Vibrant, sleek and full of character, this vintage pedal car was once the prized possession of children all across America. A popular toy since the late 19th century, pedal cars expe...
Steel
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$4,873Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$167,454
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with black interior. the second one with light grey interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
$1,600
H 3.75 in W 2.75 in D 0.33 in
Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, Circa 1815
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, circa 1815 This exceptional English Regency card case, dating to the early 19th century (circa 1810–1825), exempl...
Metal, Sterling Silver
VINSARE - SEVRES Black Panther, 1920
By Vinsare
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare Art Deco black panther by Paul SAILLY at VINSARE (Sêvres), 140, Grande Rue, Sêvres, France, 1920s. Ceramic and noble wood. Width: 26.1"(66.4cm), Height: 9.8"(25cm), Depth: 5.8"(...
Ceramic, Wood
$1,303
H 9.06 in W 35.44 in D 9.85 in
Vintage 90cm model of a Riva Aquarama Limited Edition, Speedboat 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional hand-built model of the “Riva Aquarama”, a luxury wooden launch built by the Italian yactbuilder Riva and late 20th Century in date. In production from 1962 ...
Chrome
$205,861
H 17.72 in W 18.71 in D 9.06 in
FINE CIRCA 1895 FRENCH AUTOMATON INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE MOVING GiLT BRONZE CLOCK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine and highly collectable Antique circa 1895 French Automaton Industrial Locomotive moving gilt ...
Brass
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.
Produced in 1843, the well-preserved volume is evidence of the author's exacting specifications.
New or old, the coverlets add old-time charm to any space.
Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.
French trendsetter and serial collector Daniel Rozensztroch tells us about his obsession with objects related to seafaring men.
It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.
Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.
Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.