BRAUN "RT 20", Tischradio, Dieter Rams
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Neuss, NW
Design classic RT 20 by Dieter Rams for BRAUN from 1961. Table radio with veneered wooden corpus in
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Wood
BRAUN "RT 20", Tischradio, Dieter Rams
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Neuss, NW
Design classic RT 20 by Dieter Rams for BRAUN from 1961. Table radio with veneered wooden corpus in
Wood
$1,761 / set
H 11.42 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
Plexiglas Stands from Braun Electric by Dieter Rams, 1960s Germany
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The buyer of this set gets the four alarm clocks for free. Most go, but are just free of charge and not to complain :). Thanks.
Acrylic
Dieter Rams for Braun Black Wall Mount Stereo System "Wandanlage"
By Dieter Rams
Located in Seattle, WA
Vitsoe shelf exemplifies designer Dieter Rams' ideas. The Braun hi-fi wall unit, also known as
Metal, Aluminum
Braun PC3 Record Player by Wilhelm Wagenfeld and Dieter Rams
By Braun, Dieter Rams, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Vienna, AT
Record player Braun Pc3 Design in Germany in 1950s by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Dieter Rams for Max Braun
Steel
Shelving audio system Dieter Rams, Braun
By Braun
Located in Neuss, NW
Unique wall-mounted audio system by Dieter Rams for Braun from the 1960s. High-quality construction
Aluminum
$5,500
H 9.5 in W 23 in D 11.5 in
Braun SK 61 Phonosuper Radiogram by Dieter Rams & Hans Gugelot, Germany, c. 1962
By Hans Gugelot, Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Braun SK 61 Phonosuper Radiogram by Dieter Rams & Hans Gugelot, Germany, c. 1962 A rare and iconic
Metal, Aluminum, Enamel
Unavailable
H 10 in W 19.75 in D 7.5 in
Dieter Rams No. 63 "RT20" in Lacquered Steel and Beech Veneer, 1961
By Artur Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Blauvelt, NY
Dieter Rams No. 63 "RT20" in lacquered steel and beech Veneer made in 1961.The layout of the RT 20
Steel
Unavailable
H 15.36 in Dm 11.82 in
Wheeled mesciacqua with loops, black glaze, black nylon rope, Gatti 1928 Faenza
By Ceramica Gatti 1928, Andrea Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
Dieter Rams per Braun. Un ribaltamento grammaticale e di senso che suggerisce e, allo stesso tempo
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 6.3 in Dm 13.78 in
Wheeled spout with loops, black glaze, black nylon rope, Gatti 1928 Faenza
By Ceramica Gatti 1928, Andrea Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
, in particolare il design di Dieter Rams per Braun. Un ribaltamento grammaticale e di senso che
Ceramic, Nylon
Unavailable
H 5.52 in Dm 11.82 in
Wheeled spout with loops, black glaze, black nylon rope, Gatti 1928 Faenza
By Ceramica Gatti 1928, Andrea Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
particolare il design di Dieter Rams per Braun. Un ribaltamento grammaticale e di senso che suggerisce e, allo
Ceramic, Nylon
Sold
H 1.66 in W 14.34 in D 10.4 in
LECSON AP1 Power Amplifier and AC1 Pre-Amp, hi-fi quad 33/303 braun dieter rams
By Donald Judd
Located in London, GB
Lecson AP1 Power Amplifier and AC1 Pre-Amplifier Designed 1972 by Allen Boothroyd, this design won the 1974 Design Council Award. Good condition, fully working and ready to enjoy -...
Metal
BRAUN SK-55 "Schneewittchensarg", Dieter Rams
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Neuss, NW
Legendary design icon BRAUN "SK-55" aka "Schneewittchensarg" designed by Hans Gugelot & Dieter Rams
Wood
Braun RT20 Radio Designed by Dieter Rams
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Haderslev, DK
Legendary Dieter Rams design by German Braun. The RT20 designed in 1961 is in a very good
Beech, Lacquer
BRAUN Cockpit 250 audio system, Dieter Rams
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Neuss, NW
Audio system BRAUN "Cockpit 250" designed by Dieter Rams in the 1970s. Stereo compact unit with
Plastic
Braun FS-80 Television by Dieter Rams, 1964
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Braun FS-80 Television designed by Dieter Rams ca. 1964 in plastic, glass, and powder coated steel
Plastic
Braun Audio wall mounted audio system designed by Dieter Rams
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Braun wall mounted audio system designed by Dieter Rams for Braun, 1960's/70's. Equip with Braun
Metal, Aluminum
Postmodern Coffee Grinder Designed by Dieter Rams for Braun Germany
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in San Diego, CA
This work was created under the supervision of Dieter Rams who was the head of design at Braun from
Plastic
Sold
H 11.82 in W 23.04 in D 11.42 in
Braun Stereo Atelier 1-81 by Dieter Rams + Braun L2 Speaker Pair 1958 RARE
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A rare stereo designed by Dieter Rams for Braun. The Braun Atelier 1-81 Stereo with am fm radio and
Chrome
Sold
H 3.43 in Dm 2.05 in
Dieter Rams for Braun, T2 Table Lighter, 1968. Silver Finished, Rare, Excellent
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in London, GB
Dieter Rams for Braun, 1968 T2 TFG2 Table Lighter (Nr. 6822/305) This is a great example of the
Silver Plate
Sold
H 4.34 in W 19.69 in D 13.39 in
Dieter Rams, Braun Regie 510 receiver tuner-amplifier, 1972, stereo hifi audio
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in London, GB
DIETER RAMS (Germany, born 1932) Regie 510 Receiver (tuner amplifier) Designed 1972, manufactured
Metal
Sold
H 31 in W 25 in D 11 in
Braun Audio 310 Record Player and L50 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Braun Audio 310 and L50 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams, 1960's/70's. Equip with AM/FM radio
Metal
Sold
H 31 in W 25 in D 11 in
Braun Audio 300 Record Player and L61 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Braun Audio 300 and rare L61 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams, 1960's/70's. Equip with AM/FM
Metal
Sold
H 6.89 in W 16.93 in D 12.6 in
Dieter Rams, Braun PS 500 Record Player, 1968 super working turntable hifi audio
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in London, GB
DIETER RAMS (Germany, born 1932) PS 500 Record Player Designed 1968, manufactured by Braun, Germany
Metal
Sold
H 3.35 in Dm 2.17 in
German modern metal and plastic table lighter T2 by Dieter Rams for Braun, 1970s
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in MIlano, IT
German modern metal and plastic table lighter T2 by Dieter Rams for Braun, 1970s Cylindrical table
Metal
Sold
H 9.65 in W 23.04 in D 11.42 in
SK4/1 record player by Dieter Rams and Hans Gugelot for Braun, 1950s Germany.
By Braun, Dieter Rams, Hans Gugelot
Located in Landgraaf, NL
SK4/1 record player by Dieter Rams and Hans Gugelot for Braun, 1950s Germany. In the mid-20th
Metal
Sold
H 9.65 in W 23.04 in D 11.42 in
SK4/1 record player by Dieter Rams and Hans Gugelot for Braun, 1950s Germany.
By Dieter Rams, Hans Gugelot, Braun
Located in Landgraaf, NL
SK4/1 record player by Dieter Rams and Hans Gugelot for Braun, 1950s Germany. In the mid-20th
Metal
Sold
H 259.85 in W 372.05 in D 143.71 in
Hans Gugelot, Braun PKG 5-81 Radiogram record player for Dieter Rams audio SK4 5
By Braun, Hans Gugelot, Dieter Rams
Located in London, GB
Hans gugelot for Braun Braun PKG 5-81 Stereo Radiogram ‘Radio-Phono-Kombination’, with stand
Wood
Sold
H 4.73 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in
Desk Fan HL70 by Reinhold Weiss & Jurgen Greubel for Dieter Rams & Braun
By Braun, Reinhold Weiss, Dieter Rams, Jürgen Greubel
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Dieter Rams for Braun. Dimensions listed are without the acrylic stand.
Metal
BRAUN "L 710" speakers
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Neuss, NW
BRAUN "L 710" speakers with walnut veneer case and LF 700 stand in black. The speakers were
Walnut
Snow White's Coffin by Dieter Rams and Hans Gugelot for Braun
Located in Dronten, NL
) Designed by Dieter Rams and Hans Gugelot for Braun Design Germany.
Steel
Sold
H 6.7 in W 4.73 in D 12.6 in
Quad 33 / 303 Hi-Fi System, Pre and Power Amplifier, Complete and Working
By Quad Manufacturing 1
Located in London, GB
works of post war modernist product designers such as Dieter Rams for Braun, this design itself received
Metal
Sold
H 4.34 in W 13.39 in D 13.78 in
Portable typwriter valentine by Ettore Sottsass / Perry King for Olivetti
By Olivetti, Perry King, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
slogan: "for all places except the office"). One owner of an Olivetti Valentine is Braun designer Dieter
Metal
BRAUN "Atelier 11" & "L 11" Audio System, Dieter Rams
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Neuss, NW
Legendary design icon BRAUN "Atelier 11," designed by Hans Gugelot and Dieter Rams in the 1960s. A
Stainless Steel
Vintage Dieter Rams watches for Braun
By Dieter Rams
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Vintage Dieter Rams LED watches designed in 1977 and Manufactured by Braun Dw20 and Dw30 were made
Stainless Steel
Braun Audio wall mounted audio system designed by Dieter Rams
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Braun wall mounted audio system designed by Dieter Rams for Braun, 1960's/70's. Equip with Braun
Metal, Aluminum
Dieter Rams for Braun Desk Fan
By Braun, Reinhold Weiss, Dieter Rams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
supervision of Dieter Rams who was the head of design at Braun from 1961–1995. Rams designed over 500 pieces
Metal
Sold
H 11.03 in W 18.71 in D 3.94 in
Dieter Rams TS-45 Steuergerät Hi-Fi Amplifier/Tuner, for Braun, 1964
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in London, GB
Dieter Rams Braun AG, Germany TS45 Steuergerät, Receiver (amplifier/tuner), 1964 White and
Sold
H 31 in W 25 in D 11 in
Dieter Rams for Braun Audio 310 Record Player and L60 floor speaker 1970s
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare Classic Braun Audio 310 unit paired with L60 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams, produced
Steel
Sold
H 31 in W 25 in D 11 in
Braun Audio 300 Record Player and L60 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Braun Audio 300 and L60 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams, 1960's/70's. Equip with AM/FM radio
Metal
Sold
H 31 in W 25 in D 11 in
Braun Audio 300 Record Player and L60 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Braun Audio 300 and L60 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams, 1960's/70's. Equip with AM/FM radio
Metal
Dieter Rams for Braun Wall Mount Stereo System "Wandanlage"
By Dieter Rams
Located in Seattle, WA
player on a Vitsoe shelf is a great idea of the designer Dieter Rams. The Braun hi-fi wall unit also
Metal, Aluminum
Sold
H 6.7 in W 25.6 in D 11.03 in
Dieter Rams, Braun Audio 250 TC45/3 Hi-Fi Radiogram Record Player, L345 Speakers
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in London, GB
Dieter Rams (designer), 1967 Braun AG, Germany (manufacturer) - Audio 250 radiogram / record
Metal
Dieter Rams for Braun Black Wall Mount Stereo System "Wandanlage"
By Dieter Rams
Located in Seattle, WA
player on a Vitsoe shelf is a great idea of the designer Dieter Rams. The Braun hi-fi wall unit also
Metal, Aluminum
Desk Radio by Dieter Rams
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A spare modernist desk radio devoid of extraneous detailing having a distinctive slanted powder-coated sheet steel front and honey-toned beech wood on the sides.
Steel
Braun PCS4 Record Player by Hans Hugelot and Dieter Rams
By Hans Hugelot, Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Vienna, AT
Record player Braun PCS 4. Design in Germany in 1960s by Hans Gugelot, Dieter Rams for Max Braun AG
Steel
Vintage 1970s Braun Table Alarm Clock by Dieter Rams + Dietrich Lubs
By Dieter Rams
Located in Hyattsville, MD
It's works perfectly, and was never any leakage in the battery box. Keeps good time. Made in Germany. Good vintage condition. Power Supply / Battery / 1 - C, not included. Measures:...
Plastic
Braun SK 61 Record Player by Hans Hugelot and Dieter Rams
By Braun, Hans Hugelot, Dieter Rams
Located in Vienna, AT
Radio-phono combination Braun SK 61. Design in Germany in 1962 by Hans Gugelot, Dieter Rams with
Steel
Braun SK61 Record Player and L1 floor speaker by Dieter Rams
By Braun, Hans Gugelot, Dieter Rams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Braun SK61 record player designed by Dieter Rams and Hans Hugelot, 1961. Equip with record player
Metal
Braun SK 4/2 Record Player by Hans Hugelot and Dieter Rams
By Braun, Hans Hugelot, Dieter Rams
Located in Vienna, AT
). Designed by Hans Hugelot, Dieter Rams and Wilhelm Wagenfeld (record player) for Braun AB in 1956 as the
Steel
Sold
H 9.5 in W 23 in D 11.5 in
Dieter Rams and Hans Gugelot, SK 5 Phonosuper Radiogram Braun AG Germany, 1958
By Braun, Hans Gugelot, Dieter Rams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dieter Rams and Hans Gugelot - SK 5 Phonosuper Radiogram Braun AG Germany, 1958 Dieter Rams and
Metal, Aluminum, Enamel
Sold
H 6.7 in W 25.6 in D 11.03 in
Dieter Rams Audio 300 Hi-fi system, Braun 1969. Incl, i-Pod/phone Lead Connector
By Dieter Rams
Located in London, GB
Dieter Rams Braun AG, Germany (manufacturer) Audio 300, hi-fi system (turntable/amplifier/tuner
Sold
H 9.45 in W 29.93 in D 11.03 in
1970s Dieter Rams for Braun HiFi Audio Set Record Player, Amp, Radio, Speakers
By Apple Computer, Inc., Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Designed by Dieter Rams for Braun, this highly prized set became the inspiration for many Apple
Metal
Sold
H 6.5 in W 25.36 in D 10.87 in
1970s Dieter Rams for Braun HiFi Audio Set Record Player, Amp, Radio, Speakers
By Apple Computer, Inc., Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Designed by Dieter Rams for Braun, this highly prized set became the inspiration for many Apple
Metal
Sold
H 28.35 in W 59.85 in D 29.93 in
Dieter Rams, Sofa RZ 620 in Cream-Coloured Leather by Vitsœ, Germany 1962 Braun
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Munster, NRW
Two-seat sofa from the 620 chair programme, designed by Dieter Rams for Vitsœ, Germany in 1962
Leather
Sold
H 21.46 in W 47.84 in D 14.97 in
Complete Braun Atelier by Dieter Rams, Amp, Tuner, Tape, CD, Turntable, Boxes
By Dieter Rams, Apple Computer, Inc., Braun, Peter Hartwein
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
and Peter Hartwein for Braun, Germany. Manufactured between 1981 and 1989. It represents Dieter Rams
Metal
Sold
H 9.65 in W 23.04 in D 11.42 in
Early Dieter Rams for Braun SK55 HiFi Audio Set Record Player, Radio, Speakers
By Apple Computer, Inc., Braun, Dieter Rams, Hans Gugelot
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Designed by Dieter Rams and Hans Gugelot for Braun, this highly prized integrated SK55 "Snow
Metal
HL-70 Personal Desk Fan by Reinhold Weiss for Braun
By Dieter Rams, Reinhold Weiss, Braun
Located in San Diego, CA
Smithsonian Design Museum in New York. #2974 The design was created under the supervision of Dieter Rams
Metal
Sold
H 6.13 in W 8.63 in D 1.63 in
1950s Architect Max Bill German Minimalist Grey Wall Clock Modernist like Braun
By Dieter Rams, Max Bill
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The original timer dial was changed and appears to have been hand painted by previous owner, along with the chrome clock face edging. The clock movement with a fresh battery has been...
Porcelain
Sold
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Wega 3300 Hi-Fi System by Verner Panton with L550 Speakers by Dieter Rams
By Wega, Verner Panton, Braun
Located in Haderslev, DK
speakers designed by Dieter Rams. Both Panton and Rams are known for their uncompromised design and high
Wood
Quad 33 / 303 / FM3 Hi-Fi System, Superb Fully-Functioning
By Quad Manufacturing 1
Located in London, GB
British design classic, inspired by the works of post war modernist product designers such as Dieter Rams
Braun Analogue Audio System, Dieter Rams, 1975
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Porto, PT
Complete Braun analogue audio system, designer by Dieter Rams, 1975. Consists of tapedeck player
Metal
Braun Analogue Audio System, Dieter Rams, 1975
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Porto, PT
Complete Braun analogue audio system, designer by Dieter Rams, 1975. Consists of tape deck player
Metal
Braun Atelier Hifi and Speakers System, Dieter Rams, 1980
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Porto, PT
Complete Atelier 3 HiFi Stereo and L15 speaker system by Dieter Rams for Braun, 1980 Atelier3 Braun
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$592 / item
H 63 in W 11.03 in D 27.56 in
1970s Japanese Copper & Iron Cantilever Wall Light with Brass Fittings & Cage
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed 1970s Iron explosion proof pendant with copper shade and was originally used in passageways on cargo ships and super tankers. The cantilever is formed from 22mm copper...
Brass, Copper, Iron
$1,707 / item
H 9.1 in Dm 4.72 in
Carl Auböck '4723' Patinated Brass Plug-In Wall Light With White Shade
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck '4723' Patinated Brass Plug-In Wall Light With White Shade. Designed in 1950, this versatile and minimalist Viennese lamp is executed in brass with a cast iron base and ...
Brass
Set of 3 Alvar Alto Stool 60 by Artek, Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Montclair, NY
Set of 3 vintage original vintage Alvar Alto 60 stools from early 1960s. From a private home with one owner who purchased them in the late 1950s. Two with blue linoleum tops and one ...
Bentwood, Birch
$2,915
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
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...
Bronze
$1,885 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$339Sale Price / item|15% Off
H 8 in Dm 4 in
Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color
By Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color by Philippe Malouin Table lamp with adjustable head. Integrated LED bulb and cut-off providing direct lighting ....
Steel
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' Table Lamp in Black
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' Table Lamp in Black The 'Cobra' table lamp was originally designed by Grossman in 1950 and is now offered as an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Den...
Steel, Aluminum
JBL Metregon Speaker Cabinet
By Arnold Wolf
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
The JBL Metregon Speaker Cabinet is an iconic piece of audio history, renowned for its distinctive design and exceptional sound quality. Meticulously crafted by industrial designer A...
Wood, Walnut
Milo Baughman, Lounge Chair, Iron, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Milo Baughman
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron and fabric lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Pacific Iron Products Co., USA, c. 1950s. Oxidation present to metal Vintage fabric in fair...
Iron
English 1930s Art Deco Walnut Double Bed
Located in Devon, England
Wonderful 1930s English walnut double bed. The veneers really make this bed outstanding book paged veneers throughout with walnut feather banding to the edges. Standard English doubl...
Iron
$11,903 / set
H 72.05 in W 89.77 in D 25.99 in
Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Lovely and lively exotic bedroom set comprised of one three-door wardrobe, a double bed and a large mirror. The set is lacquered in red and black with gilt and silvered decor repr...
$13,132Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 75.8 in W 39.3 in D 19.6 in
Fabio Novembre Driade "Venus" Bookcase in Natural Oak, Designed
By Driade, Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The "Venus" bookcase designed by Fabio Novembre and manufactured by Driade. The structure is made of oak veneer while the statue consists of marble powder mixed with resin. Novembre ...
Marble
Antique Asian Wood Bucket
Located in Sheffield, MA
A classically shaped antique Chinese cypress water bucket with original cast iron handles and straps with lovely old wood patina. The rustic country style bucket has many practical u...
Iron
$385,000
H 38 in W 36 in D 21 in
Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptionally large and rare lacquer cabinet. According to the heraldry, visible on the headgear in one of the panels, it was made for the Inaba family, a high ranking Daimyo family,...
Bronze
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.
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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.
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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.
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