Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Brass
1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Oak
1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Walnut
1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Walnut
1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Oak
1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Walnut
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Oak
1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Oak
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Bronze
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Bronze
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Bronze
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Beech, Oak
19th Century British Victorian Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Copper
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Glass
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Metal
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Brass
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Bronze
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Bronze
1920s American Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Paper
1880s French Sporting Art Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Paper
Early 1800s German Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Wood
1920s American Art Deco Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Steel
1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Walnut
1910s Austrian Art Deco Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Revival Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Glass
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Brass
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Brass
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Metal, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Bronze
1790s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Iron
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Metal, Bronze, Brass
Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Oak
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Other
Early 1900s European Gothic Revival Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Metal
19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Plaster, Wood
Early 20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Wood
Early 20th Century European Gothic Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Brass
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Wood, Oak
19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Iron
Early 19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Oak
19th Century Italian Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Plaster, Wood
1640s European Charles II Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Paper
18th Century German Georgian Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Paper
1910s American Art Deco Antique Curiosities Wall Art
Wood, Paper
19th Century Antique Curiosities Wall Art
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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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