Architectural Model House
Cased Architectural Model with House and Property
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine detailed model diorama made for a potential client possibly in Florida or California. A
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Models
Materials
Lucite
Large Teak Hand Crafted Architectural Model of a Northern Thailand Spirit House
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-800 hand made in teak wood architectural model of a northern Thailand Spirit house.
Category
Vintage 1970s Thai Architectural Models
Materials
Hardwood
$2,200
H 25 in W 20 in D 20 in
Vintage Model Wood House
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage model wood house featuring front portico and door with many windows and four dormers. House
Category
20th Century American American Classical Architectural Models
Materials
Wood
John Bucci Dodecahedron House Model
Located in Savannah, GA
Giovanni 'John' Bucci
(Italian-American, 1935-2019)
A futuristic dodecahedron house model
Category
Mid-20th Century American Futurist Architectural Models
Materials
Steel
Early 19th Century English Model of a House with Cork and Shell
Located in London, GB
A most unusual model of a Detached House
The façade constructed of wine corks, with a grotto
Category
Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Architectural Models
Materials
Shell, Cork
$8,960
H 42.92 in W 33.86 in D 18.9 in
Modernist Architect Designed Dog House Bow Wow House by Robert Young Architect
By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in New York, NY
Incredible Modernist dog house designed by noted NYC and Hamptons based contemporary architect
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Architectural Models
Materials
Plastic, Wood
$2,200
H 36.5 in W 73 in D 53 in
Antique Print of a Design for Belton House, Lincolnshire, England, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Belton in Lincolnshire, the Seat of Sr. John Brownlow Bar'.
Belton House
Category
Antique 18th Century Architectural Models
Materials
Paper
$529 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12.6 in W 19.89 in D 0 in
View of the Salon and Dining Room of Wilton House in Salisbury, Wiltshire, 1717
Located in Langweer, NL
salon ('Single Cube Room') and great dining room of Wilton House, also known as the 'Double Cube Room
Category
Antique 1710s Architectural Models
Materials
Paper
$529 Sale Price
20% Off
H 13.78 in W 20.08 in D 0 in
View of the Great Dining Room of The Wilton House in Salisbury, Wiltshire, 1717
Located in Langweer, NL
dining room of Wilton House, also known as the 'Double Cube Room' this room was part of a design for a
Category
Antique 1710s Architectural Models
Materials
Paper
$529 Sale Price
20% Off
H 13.78 in W 20.08 in D 0 in
French Art Deco Bronze, Steel, Crystal and Wood Model of a Lighthouse Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
rewired.
The bronze and steel architectural model of the light house measures 10"diameter base with a 4
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Steel
$3,160 Sale Price
20% Off
H 22 in Dm 14 in
Grand Tour Bronze and Marble Sculpture of the 'Seated Hermes' or Mercury
By Fonderia Chiurazzi
Located in Kinderhook, NY
, Georgian, Victorian, architectural, architecture, model, Soane, country house
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$9,875
H 20.5 in W 19 in D 10.5 in
Recent Sales
Antique model of the Paris Opera House, French, decorative model
Located in Maidstone, GB
Rare antique handmade model of the Paris Opera House. The detail is exceptional to all sides. All
Category
20th Century French Architectural Models
Materials
Wood, Paper
JAPANESE WOODEN MODEL OF A THATCHED HOUSE
Located in San Francisco, CA
THE TWO ROOF PORTIONS OPEN TO REVEAL A WELL-DETAILED INTERIOR; FITTED WITH REMOVABLE SHOJI SLIDING DOORS; THE EXTERIOR SIMILARLY CRAFTED; ORIGINAL LIGHTING NOW NON-OPERATIVE.
Category
20th Century Japanese Architectural Models
Materials
Wood
Chinese Spirit House
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Chinese spirit house.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Architectural Models
Materials
Wood
Architectural Model of Classic American House
Located in Culver City, CA
Architectural model of a classic American house, signed by maker on bottom.
Materials
Wood
Large Three Story Architectural Model of a House
Located in Culver City, CA
Architectural model of a three story house structure, used as a model or a showing of the
Category
Early 20th Century Architectural Models
Materials
Wood
Architectural Model of the Derby Summer House Designed by Samuel McIntire
Located in Essex, MA
Handmade to Scale Architectural Model of the "Derby Summer House" or "McIntire Tea House" designed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Federal Architectural Models
Materials
Composition
Antique Scratch Built Model of Montacute House
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique scratch built model of Montacute House, in Somerset, dating to the early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century English Elizabethan Architectural Models
Materials
Wood, Pine
English Hand Carved Architectural Archway Model Dated 1900
Located in London, GB
For sale in this LOT is a rare carved wood, hand painted architectural archway model dating circa
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Architectural Models
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Mid Century Architect’s model of a country house
Located in Astoria, NY
A charming architect's model of a country house; all original. Asphalt roof, hand-painted brick
Category
20th Century American Architectural Models
Materials
Wood, Glass
A Han Dynasty Pottery Model of a House
Located in Austin, TX
An Eastern Han Dynasty model of a two story courtyard home. The exterior walls enclose the main
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Architectural Models
Fine and Rare Architect’s Model of Cotswold Country House, Mid 19th Century
Located in London, GB
The model inscribed in pencil; “John Bateman Builder, dated 1846″
Additional information
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Architectural Models
Materials
Abalone
H 10.24 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
Spirit House
Located in New York, NY
A Southeast Asian Spirit House in dark wood. A traditional household shrine provided to protective
Category
20th Century Thai Architectural Models
Thai Spirit House
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact dealer for full product description.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Architectural Models
Materials
Teak
Irish Georgian Doll House / Box
Located in Essex, MA
Wonderful Folk Doll House or Children's Storage Box. Mica used to simulate dark stone. Front opens
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Architectural Models
Materials
Mica
Large Scale, Scratch Built Wooden Georgian House
Located in Southampton, GB
Scratch built large wooden Georgian house.
This was found in the loft of a grand house in Windsor
Category
20th Century British Architectural Models
Materials
Pine
19th Century Matching Pair English Pineapple Architectural Fragments
Located in London, GB
19th century matching pair English pineapple architectural fragments
We are proud to offer a
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Architectural Models
Materials
Oak
Rustic Folk Art Model Log Cabin
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Folk Art architectural log cabin model house constructed of wood logs, and a wood thatched
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Architectural Models
Materials
Wood
Old Engraving of Fonthill House in Wiltshire, England, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'South Front of Fonthill (..)'.
Old engraving of Fonthill house in
Category
Antique 1770s Architectural Models
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century Agricultural Ploughing Maquette Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Agricultural Ploughing Maquette Model
A complete one off and sculptural model
Category
Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Architectural Models
Materials
Metal
Architectural Model/Bird House
Located in Greenwich, CT
Exceptional mid-19th C Austrian architectural model of an Italian Palladian Villa created to house
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Models and Miniatures
20th Century Teak Spirit House of the Buddhist Temple “Vihara” in Thailand
Located in San Marino, CA
An early 20th century replica of the Buddhist temple Vihara in Thailand. A spirit house is made in
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Primitive Architectural Models
H 15 in W 9.75 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Hand Crafted Signed Dollhouse by Eric Lansdown Circa 1994 Doll House
By Eric Lansdown
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage hand crafted and hand painted townhouse doll house by Eric Lansdown.
Signed on the lower
Category
1990s American Modern Architectural Models
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 30 in W 15 in D 10.4 in
Architectural Model of Classic American House
Located in Culver City, CA
Architectural model of a classic American house, signed by maker on bottom.
Category
Vintage 1930s Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Architectural Model of Classic American House
Located in Culver City, CA
Architectural model of a classic American house, signed by maker on bottom.
Category
Vintage 1930s Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Architectural Model of Timber Framed House
Located in Oakville, CT
Apprentice model of timber framed house.
Overall dimensions: 31" x 33 3/4" x 15 1/2" high
Category
Late 20th Century American Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Large Three Story Architectural Model of a House
Located in Culver City, CA
Architectural model of a three story house structure, used as a model or a showing of the
Category
Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Exceptional Architectural Model of a Three Story House
Located in Culver City, CA
Architectural model of a three story house structure, used as a model or a showing of the
Category
Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
1996, Ron Hundt Architectural Wooden Model House Wall Hanging Shelf Display
Located in Dayton, OH
doll house or house shaped bird cage. Marked “Handcrafted by Ron Hundt – Completed Aug. 1996
Category
1990s Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
H 29.75 in W 21 in D 6 in
Architectural Model, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Hand-painted architectural model of a two-level house in the style of the 19th century with corner
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Architectural Model of a Timber Framed House
Located in Oakville, CT
Apprentice model of a timber framed house
Overall dimensions - 25" x 37" x 22" high.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Architectural Models
Materials
Pine
Building European Façade Plaster Architectural Model of Georgian House Accessory
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Building European façade plaster architectural model of Georgian house accessory
Edinburgh
Category
20th Century European Georgian Architectural Models
Materials
Metal
H 9.5 in W 6.25 in D 3.5 in
Vintage Japanese Architectural Model of a Traditional House, Mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
, Japan.
The architectural model depicts a traditional Japanese home, with removable roofs, papered
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Architectural Models
Materials
Wood
H 10 in W 14.5 in D 9.75 in
Extraordinary and Unique Model of a Japanese Tea House
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful Japanese model of a traditional tea house, each room with latticework sliding doors
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Architectural Models
Materials
Straw, Wood, Paper
19th Century English Country House Victorian Letter Box
Located in Essex, MA
A charming and finely made English Victorian country house Royal Mail letter box of typical pillar
Category
Antique 1880s English Architectural Models
Materials
Brass
Large Spirit House from Northern Thailand, Teak, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
large spirit house models a large scale Thai Buddhist temple, and incorporates a range of traditional
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Architectural Models
Materials
Teak
Spirit House from Northern Thailand, Teak, Mid-Late 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
rustic spirit house models a traditional Thai rural home, with a fence and porch, and incorporates the
Category
Vintage 1960s Thai Folk Art Architectural Models
Materials
Teak
Spirit House from Northern Thailand, Teak, Mid-Late 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
rustic spirit house models a traditional Thai rural shrine or home with a fence and porch, and
Category
Vintage 1970s Thai Folk Art Architectural Models
Materials
Teak
Old Engraving of Burlington House, Piccadilly in Mayfair, London, England, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Burlington House in Pickadilly London (..)'.
Old engraving of Burlington
Category
Antique 1720s Architectural Models
Materials
Paper
H 19.89 in W 25.99 in D 0 in
Large Rustic Spirit House from Northern Thailand, Teak, Mid-Late 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
spirit house models a simple Thai rural home, raised on stilts, and with a porch.
Many years of partial
Category
Vintage 1960s Thai Folk Art Architectural Models
Materials
Teak
H 29 in W 25 in D 25.5 in
Vintage Small Spirit House from Northern Thailand, Teak, Mid-Late 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
spirit house models a traditional Thai countryside temple, with fence and compound, and incorporates the
Category
Vintage 1960s Thai Rustic Architectural Models
Materials
Teak
H 11.5 in W 10.5 in D 13.75 in
Vintage Wooden Doll House Wood Architectural Model
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial furniture. Handmade vintage wooden doll house, architect's model. Two levels
Category
20th Century American American Classical Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Academic Architectural Model of a Georgian House
Located in Chicago, IL
A curious and charming vintage American hand-built academic architectural model of a Georgian house
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1930s Architectural Model, 'Doll House', Modernist Adobe Home, Interior Lighting
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s Architectural Model, possibly a hand made doll house? Modernist Adobe Home. Amazing design
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Stucco, Wood
H 18 in W 36 in D 32 in
Early 20th C Country House Architectural Model Ebonised & Gilt Pagoda Terrarium
Located in Lowestoft, GB
housed on bun feet, with four archtectural pillars. All sides are glazed and well sealed. Some light
Category
Vintage 1910s English Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Glass, Pine
H 15.75 in W 20.87 in D 12.6 in
Carved Mahogany Grand Antebellum Style Bird House on Stand
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
windows. The quality and attention to detail is impressive of this architectural model- bird house
Category
20th Century High Victorian Bird Cages
Materials
Metal
Architectural House Model
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1930 exact architectural model of the first subdivision of homes on 8 Mile Road, Detroit
Category
Vintage 1930s American Architectural Models
Materials
Wood, Glass
Mid Century Architectural House Model
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an extremely well executed three dimensional Mid Century Architectural House Model with a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Models
Materials
Wood
Architectural House Model, Mid-Century
Located in Culver City, CA
This scaled architect house model from the the mid century is an excellent piece of craftsmanship
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Architectural Models
Materials
Wood
Architectural Eames House Model / Dollhouse
Located in St. Louis, MO
in the basement. The Meyer House has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms, a tennis court, and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Architectural Models
Materials
Wood
House Model
Located in San Francisco, CA
Model home from the era of the Nuclear Family Kruschev, Kennedy, and bomb shelter madness and
Category
20th Century American Architectural Models
Materials
Metal
Grey House Model
Located in San Francisco, CA
Model home from the era of the Nuclear Family Kruschev, Kennedy, and bomb shelter madness and
Category
20th Century American Architectural Models
Materials
Wood, Paper, Pigment
House Model Rietveld Schröder House, 1983
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in FERROL, ES
House model Rietveld Schröder House, 1983.
Cardboard and paper mockup of the house Rietveld
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Architectural Models
Materials
Paper
Wood Construction Model of a Square House
Located in Richmond, CA
Wood model of a house to show students proper wood frame construction. House has matte black frame
Category
20th Century American Architectural Models
Materials
Wood
Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Model of a House, England, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Model of an English Manor House; Complete with Faux Grass, Gardens
Category
Antique 19th Century English Architectural Models
Neoclassical Doll house
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Charming dollhouse in original yellow paint probably from Louisiana. Available with white painted new pedestal. Great as center decoration
Category
Antique 19th Century American Architectural Models
Materials
Wood
Vintage Miniature Log House
Located in Toronto, ON
Charming Canadian log cottage in pine .
Category
20th Century Canadian Architectural Models
Materials
Pine
Tin House with Double Chimney
Located in Summerland, CA
Unusal Tin House
Welded tin with polychrome traces. 3 story house with dormer.
No
Category
20th Century American Architectural Models
Materials
Tin
Love Grows Best in Little Houses
Located in Seattle, WA
This precious little steel folk art cabin as been cobbled together from found objects including angle iron and lead pipe. The skewed scale of this charming gem just makes you smile.
Category
Early 20th Century American Architectural Models
Materials
Steel
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Matched Pair of Mid 20th Century Glass and Brass Cinema Wall lights
Located in London, GB
Matched Pair of Mid 20th Century Glass and Brass Cinema Wall lights
A highly decorative pair of recently refurbished style mid 20th Century cinema wall lights. The brass surface sh...
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Original hand-painted canvas sideshow banner for carnival midway sideshow entrance. Not signed but most likely out of Chicago Tent and Awning's banner shop. Original wood strip attac...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Canvas
Decorative Architectural Column Capital
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Decorative Architectural Gold leaf column with Corinthian capital
and antiqued mirror.
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Mirror
Circle Candle
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
It is possible to have a candle that is circular, I guess so.
Category
2010s American Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Rare Whiskey Glass with Presenter, Includes Presenter and Four Set of Glasses
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the pleasures of Fine whisky, the rare presenter, by gentner design, elevates the experience through the art of presentation. The suspended tray with a unique handle allo...
Category
2010s American Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
$1,007 / item
H 8 in W 8 in D 8 in
Cole & Son Wallpaper TEMA E VARIAZIONI Lina Cavalleri Face by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Torquay, GB
One roll of new old stock unopened Piero Fornasetti Tema e Variazioni (Themes & Variations) face of Lina Cavalleri wallpaper by Cole & Son London circa early 2000s.
Purchase around ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
$3,638
H 20.48 in Dm 2.17 in
Ettore Sottsass 1st Series Ultrafragola Mirror Object 1970 for Poltronova Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Munster, NRW
Original 1st edition model of the Ultrafragola Mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova.
Light up mirror with acrylic shell made of layered waves around the central mirror...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Plastic
$25,130
H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.91 in
Hermanos Calavera Jefe in Oiled Mahogany by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda
By Ilse Silva, Wooda, Miguel Silva
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak
$670 / item
H 10 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in
1950’s Swedish Cabinet With Nordens Flora Illustrations
By Josef Frank
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s Swedish Cabinet later papered with illustrations by C.A. Lindman book Nordens Flora.
Cabinet consists of large doors concealing interior adjustable shelves and drawers.
K...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Beech, Paper
21 Pc Japanese Satsuma Moriage Dragonware Lithopane Geisha Coffee Tea Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa early to mid-20th century Japanese porcelain tea set - a mixed lot of various makes in the same style. Three-dimensional blue and white moriage dragons on storm cloud gray back...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
$480 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1 in Dm 10 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...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
$130,968 / set
H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in
1960s Red Metal Chinoiserie Chinese Pagoda Hanging Lantern Pendant Light
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa mid-20th century red metal single light hanging lantern / pendant light. Pagoda style lantern with a pierced chinoiserie cage around a white glass hurricane shade.
Dimensions:...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Lanterns
Materials
Metal
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
H 13 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Frank Lloyd Wright “Friedman” Lounge Set for Cassina, Red Leather, 1956
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright “Friedman” Lounge Set for Cassina, cherry wood and red leather, Italy, 1956
The Friedman armchair and ottoman, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, reflect his iconic ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
$8,100
H 27.17 in W 28.75 in D 19.3 in
Pierre Paulin 'Boston' Garden Chairs for Henry Massonnet in Black and Red
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Boston garden chairs by French furniture designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Henry Massonnet/STAMP in 1988. Paulin was influenced here by (and built on the work of) Dutch "De...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
$125 / item
H 37 in W 21 in D 23.5 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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Wood
Hermanos Calavera Diablo in Oiled Walnut by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda
By Ilse Silva, Miguel Silva, Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera(...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
$670 / item
H 10 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in
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Architectural Model House For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the architectural model house you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, glass and metal, every architectural model house was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer architectural model house, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each architectural model house bearing Mid-Century Modern, Arts and Crafts or Georgian hallmarks 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.
Questions About Architectural Model House
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024The Robie House by Frank Lloyd Wright is called Prairie-style architecture because of its characteristics. Wright pioneered Prairie-style architecture by designing homes in the Midwest using inspiration from the prairie landscapes found in the region. The earthy colors and organic textures of the Robie House’s brick, stucco and wood materials bring to mind the color of the prairies, and its low-pitched roof, strong horizontal lines and elongated rectangular windows reflect the flatness of the terrain. Inside, the home features wide-open spaces that provide extended sight lines similar to how you can see far into the distance when gazing out across a flat prairie. Shop a collection of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture on 1stDibs.
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Whaam! Blam! Pow! — a New Book on Pop Art Packs a Punch
Publishing house Assouline and writer Julie Belcove have teamed up to trace the history of the genre, from Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kusama to Mickalene Thomas and Jeff Koons.
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Oak Letter Box
Country House Letter Box
Grand Tour Bronze Mercury
James Wyatt
Metal Bird Houses
Wall Hanging Display Cabinet
Antique Tea Straw
Guy Fawkes
Antique Furniture Burlington
Porch Column
Antique Garden Fencing
Samuel Mcintire
Vintage Wooden Display Shelves
Antebellum Furniture
Folk Art Doll House
Shell Niche
Thai Spirit House
Vintage House Of Lloyd