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Anatomical Wax

Medical Interest Antique Anatomical Wax Model of a Foetus
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and very interesting antique mounted anatomical wax model of a foetus dating from the 19th
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Mounted Objects

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Metal

19th Century Anatomical Model of Dissected Wax Head Mounted on Framed Board
Located in London, GB
Antique Anatomical Model, Anatomical Wax Model, Antique Wax Head, Medical Antique, Anatomical
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Antique Late 19th Century German Gothic Scientific Instruments

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Wood

Anatomical Model in Wax from the 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Anatomical model in wax from the 18th century Extraordinary didactic anatomical model in wax. The
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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Busts

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Other

19th Century Erotic Meerschaum Pipe & Cheroot Holders of a Woman in Bed
Located in London, GB
rare Tobacciana collectible, the piece also evokes an atmosphere of an anatomical wax figure in the
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Leather, Clay, Fabric

19th C Wax F.Ziegler Anatomical Models Studies Embryo Plant Scientific Medical
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rare pair of wax studies by F.Ziegler taken from the imagery of F.Keibel We believe the larger
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Antique 1890s German Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Anatomical model: a thyroid, Germany end of 18th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Coloured wax anatomic model depicting an human organ: Thyroid mounted on black painted wooden base
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Antique Late 18th Century German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

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Oversized Wax Anatomical Model - 1800s
Located in Peekskill, NY
This highly detailed model looks to be two times normal scale. These wax models were the first
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Industrial Scientific Instruments

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Wood, Wax

antique teaching aid wax anatomical head model
Located in Berghuelen, DE
an antique highly detailed wax model of a sliced human head in a glass case. used as teaching
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Early 20th Century German Industrial Scientific Instruments

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Glass, Wood, Wax

Antique Half Relief Anatomical Model Head in Wax German circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A very special ( and also rather gruesome ) anatomical model, diameter of the head with teeth, eye
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Glass

Antique Half Relief Anatomical Model Head in Wax, Germany c.1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A German wax dissected model of the head, circa 1910, showing nerves, arteries, veins and
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Wood, Glass

Early 20th C Wax Anatomical Study Human Ear Cochlea Scientific Medical
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A unusual and finely turned display stand, with a detailed wax study of the Inner workings of the
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Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

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Glass, Pine

20th Century Flemish Wunderkammer Anatomical Human Eye Model, Plaster and Glass
By Laméris Utrecht Instrumenten
Located in Milano, MI
decomposed. Art of modelling wax for anatomic preparation increased in Bologna during the first half of
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Models and Miniatures

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Glass, Plaster, Beech

1800s Dr. Auzoux papier-mâché Skull
Located in Peekskill, NY
centuries, anatomists and artists made their anatomical models using wax. While wax models could reproduce
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Antique 19th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

1800s Dr. Auzoux Papier-Mâché Fetal Skull
By Dr. Louis Auzoux
Located in Peekskill, NY
modelling techniques. In previous centuries, anatomists and artists made their anatomical models using wax
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Antique 19th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Large 19th Century Dr. Auzoux Paper Mache Model of Brain
By Dr. Louis Auzoux
Located in Peekskill, NY
to the fast rate of decomposition, and also illegal. And the wax anatomical models available at the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Industrial Scientific Instruments

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Paper

Germany 1950s Anatomical Wax Model Depicting the Aftermath of Toes Freezing
Located in Milan, IT
Pathological wax model, 1950s, refined workmanship depicting the aftermath of toes and fingers
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Vintage 1950s German Scientific Instruments

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Wood

Antique Teaching Aid Wax Anatomical Model Human Teeth
Located in Berghuelen, DE
antique handmade and highly detailed wax model about the human teeth in a showcase. the model shows
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Vintage 1930s German Scientific Instruments

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Glass, Wood, Wax

19th C Wax Anatomical Models Human Heart Growth Scientific Medical F.Ziegler
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very rare and compete collection of ten labeled wax models of the human heart, showing the fetal
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Antique 1890s Scientific Instruments

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Brass

1900s Didactic Anatomical Torso with Removable Organs Scale 1:1 A. Fumeo Milano
Located in Milan, IT
today anatomic models, both in plaster or in wax, have an important scientific value. Art of modelling
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Antique Early 1900s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster

19th Century Dr. Auzoux Papier Mâché Model of Head
By Dr. Louis Auzoux
Located in Peekskill, NY
. And the wax anatomical models available at the time were both fragile and expensive.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Industrial Scientific Instruments

Anatomical Wax Model of Skull and Eye, 1880-1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Italian work from the late 19th century. This 1-scale model is made entirely of wax, including
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Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

PAIR OF BRONZE LEOPARDS
Located in Sarasota, FL
Pair of bronze LEOPARDS made by the "LOST WAX" process. (Anatomically correct) having "spots all
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

PAIR OF BRONZE LEOPARDS
PAIR OF BRONZE LEOPARDS
H 19 in W 19 in D 6 in

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Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Bronze

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
$1,250 / item
H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Louisville, KY
What interesting secrets this settee must possess. Imagine this piece in a bedroom of an historic French chateau in the countryside. Petite, yet bold in character from the design to ...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Hand Blown Gajna Wine Glasses Chicken Farm Animal Playful Red White
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
A Pair of Hand-Blown Wine Glasses by Simone Crestani The Gajna Wine Glasses are part of the whimsical and artistic Gajna Wine Collection, where playful design meets exceptional craf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Acier Red Shelf Lacquered Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Shelf Acier red in lacquered finish, French manufacture, uncolored varnish. Solid steel handcrafted. Red lacquered: L 40 x D30 x H 190cm, price: € 2900.00 Dark lacquered: L 40 x D30...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shelves

Materials

Steel

Acier Red Shelf Lacquered Finish
Acier Red Shelf Lacquered Finish
$4,117 / item
H 74.81 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustard ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Oak, Mohair, Velvet

Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
$2,041 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 23.63 in
Vetement Couture Limited Edition Calfskin Paperbag Clutch Messenger Bag, 2019
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vetement Couture limited edition calfskin paperbag clutch messenger bag, fall winter 2019. Numbered, limited edition.
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Magnets

Memento Mori, Wooden Skull from Innsbruck, Austria
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Unique sculptured wooden Skull from Innsbruck, Austria, from around the 1920 ties, extremely fine sculptured piece of Artisanal work, looks like a real skull, beautiful old patin...
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fruitwood

Memento Mori, Wooden Skull from Innsbruck, Austria
Memento Mori, Wooden Skull from Innsbruck, Austria
$2,212
H 3.94 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Mid-Century Seguso Murano Blue Aqua Blown Bubble Lantern Chandelier Rare
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one-light. Will be newly rewired with a certified UL US socket for the United States or appropriate socket for other countries and ready to hang. Rare size and color of aqua ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Murano Glass

Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive Asian campaign style cabinet featuring two large front doors that open to reveal a drop down writing desk and fitted with numerous storage drawers. Adorned with opulent br...
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20th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

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Brass

Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk
Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk
$2,200 Sale Price
43% Off
H 50.5 in W 34.5 in D 25.5 in
JEAN-ANTOINE HOUDON'S "SCORTICATO" IN PLASTER early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
JEAN-ANTOINE HOUDON'S "SCORTICATO" IN PLASTER early 20th Century 1: 1 reproduction in plaster of the head of the Flayed by the French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon (Paris, 1741-1828...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Busts

Materials

Plaster

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
$20,093 Sale Price
40% Off
H 102.37 in W 99.61 in D 72.84 in
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
$130,156 / set
H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in
2010s Charles Eames Molded Plywood Folding Screen by Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
This is an Eames Molded Plywood Folding Screen, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1946. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA in the 2010s. T...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Fabric, Plywood

Chinese Red Lacquer Writing Set with Twin Dragons, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed for traveling poets or scholar-artists, a collapsible writing set allowed a Chinese calligrapher to paint in nature, whether a journey to a far-off vista or an afternoon spe...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Red Lacquer Writing Set with Twin Dragons, c. 1900
Chinese Red Lacquer Writing Set with Twin Dragons, c. 1900
$1,480 / set
H 12 in W 33.25 in D 23.25 in
Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood Chaise Longue
By Stefano Marolla
Located in Roma, IT
The chaise longue is the third piece of the collection Una (Articolo Indeterminativo) by Stefano Marolla. The name of the collection comes from the Italian grammar where the indeterm...
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2010s Italian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood Chaise Longue
Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood Chaise Longue
$26,259
H 33.47 in W 88.59 in D 33.86 in
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Anatomical Wax For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the anatomical wax you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and metal, every anatomical wax was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer anatomical wax, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An anatomical wax made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular.

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.

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