American Flags And Americana
1990s Modern Figurative Prints
Archival Paper, Lithograph
1990s Modern Figurative Prints
Archival Paper, Lithograph
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Vintage 1940s American American Classical Political and Patriotic Memora...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
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Antique 1890s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
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Antique 1890s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
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Antique 1890s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
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Antique 1890s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Historical Memorab...
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Antique 1880s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
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Antique 1860s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
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Antique 1870s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
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Antique 1870s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
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Vintage 1940s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
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Vintage 1910s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
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Antique 1870s American American Classical Political and Patriotic Memora...
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Antique 1890s American American Classical Political and Patriotic Memora...
Linen
Antique 1890s American American Classical Political and Patriotic Memora...
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Antique 1860s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Linen
Antique 1870s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Cotton
Vintage 1910s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Linen
Antique 1840s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
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Antique 1860s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
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Antique 1810s American American Colonial Historical Memorabilia
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Nautical Objects
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Antique 1860s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
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Vintage 1940s American American Classical Nautical Objects
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Antique 1850s American American Classical Political and Patriotic Memora...
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Antique 1870s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Linen
Antique 1860s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Paper
Antique 1870s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
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Antique 1890s American American Classical Political and Patriotic Memora...
Paper
Antique 1890s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
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Antique 1860s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
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Antique 1850s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
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Antique 1860s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Linen
Antique 1870s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Linen
Antique 1860s American American Colonial Historical Memorabilia
Silk
1990s Modern Figurative Prints
Archival Paper, Lithograph
1990s Modern Figurative Prints
Archival Paper, Lithograph
1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints
Lithograph, Screen
Late 20th Century American Classical Abstract Sculptures
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Antique 1890s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Wool, Cotton
Antique 1870s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Linen
Antique 1870s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Linen
Antique 1860s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Linen
Antique 1860s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century American American Classical Nautical Objects
Wool
Antique 1890s American American Classical Political and Patriotic Memora...
Cotton
American Flags And Americana For Sale on 1stDibs
Finding the Right Collectibles-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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022During World War II, the American flag was the 48-star flag used from 1912 (incorporation of New Mexico and Arizona) to 1959 (incorporation of Alaska). The rows and columns of stars were arranged in a regular pattern, unlike the offset rows of the modern American flag. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique American flags from some of the world’s top sellers.