Geological Map of Asia by A.K. Johnston – Mountains and Valleys 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
Geological Map of Asia by A.K. Johnston – Mountains and Valleys 1852 This finely engraved and hand-colored map titled "The Mountains, Table Lands, Plains & Valleys of Asia" was crea...
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Animal Distribution Map by A.K. Johnston – Fauna by Climate Zones 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
Animal Distribution Map by A.K. Johnston – Fauna by Climate Zones 1852 This beautifully engraved chart titled "The Distribution of Animals Including the Mammalia, Birds, Reptiles & ...
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Geological Map of North America by A.K. Johnston – Mountains and Valleys 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
As Geographer in Ordinary to Queen Victoria for Scotland, he advanced the visual communication of scientific data through maps.
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Geological Map of the British Isles by A.K. Johnston – Highlands & Valleys 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
This map reflects the mid-19th century shift from political and colonial maps to scientific and thematic cartography.
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River Systems Map of the World by A.K. Johnston – Educational Print 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
River Systems Map of the World by A.K. Johnston – Educational Print 1852 This striking 1852 map titled "The River Systems of the World" was created by the noted Scottish geographer ...
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Geological Map of South America by A.K. Johnston – Mountains and Valleys 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
Geological Map of South America by A.K. Johnston – Mountains and Valleys 1852 This antique map titled "The Mountains, Table Lands, Plains & Valleys of South America" was produced by...
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Map of the Lakes of the Globe 1856 – Comparative Chart of Inland Seas
Located in Langweer, NL
Alexander Keith Johnston was a pioneering Scottish geographer and cartographer. He held the title Geographer to the Queen for Scotland and was widely respected for the precision and ...
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Ethnographic Map of the World by A.K. Johnston – Races of Man Chart 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
Ethnographic Map of the World by A.K. Johnston – Races of Man Chart 1852 This antique map titled "Ethnographic Map of the World Showing the Present Distribution of the Leading Races...
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Antique Map of Italy Drawn & Engraved by R. Scott for Thomsons, Edinburgh 1814
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent museum quality antique hand-coloured map of Italy, dating from 1814. This historic and very rare antique map was drawn and engraved by R.
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Map of the County of Buckingham From an Actual Survey
Located in Paonia, CO
Cartographers Christopher (1786-1855) and John (1791-1867) Greenwood were surveyors from Yorkshire, who undertook an ambitious project to produce a series of large-scale maps of the...
Engraving
England Map of the County of Southampton from an Actual Survey
Located in Paonia, CO
Cartographers Christopher (1786-1855) and John (1791-1867) Greenwood were surveyors from Yorkshire, who undertook an ambitious project to produce a series of large-scale maps of the ...
Engraving
$1,175
England and the British Isles: A Large 17th Century Hand-colored Map by de Wit
By Frederick de Wit
Located in Alamo, CA
It is a highly detailed map of England, Scotland, the Scottish Isles, the Isle of Wight and eastern portions of Ireland.
Engraving
Antique Mackintosh Art Nouveau Style Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928) This Scottish artist was both an architect and designer who made his mark in the stained glass industry and put Scotland on the map as a place ...
Glass
Valle Crucis Abbey, Wales c. 1800 Georgian monochrome Watercolour
Located in London, GB
To see our other views and maps of England, Wales and Scotland - including London, Oxford and Cambridge, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from th...
Ink, Watercolor
Llangollen Bridge, Wales c. 1800 Georgian monochrome Watercolour
Located in London, GB
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Ink, Watercolor
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.
It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
It’s never too early for good design. These interiors combine elevated furnishings and a youthful spirit, resulting in spaces that are at once elegant and whimsical.
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.
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.