Vintage And Collector Cars
Vintage 1960s Italian Nautical Objects
Plastic, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Toys and Dolls
Plastic
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Figurative Sculptures
Steel
Early 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Tin
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
Vintage 1950s Toys
Tin, Metal, Iron
Vintage 1950s Indian Industrial Musical Instruments
Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Collectible Jewelry
Metal
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary European Books
Paper
20th Century French Toys and Dolls
Plastic, Wood
1990s Italian Toys and Dolls
Iron
Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Collectible Jewelry
Amethyst, Metal
Vintage 1950s North American Toys and Dolls
Metal
20th Century German Toys and Dolls
Metal
Early 20th Century North American Primitive Abstract Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Glass
Crystal
Vintage 1950s American Machine Age Historical Memorabilia
Plastic
Mid-20th Century French Toys and Dolls
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Metal
Early 20th Century Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Brass, Copper
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Steel
20th Century German Toys and Dolls
Metal
20th Century German Toys and Dolls
Metal, Sheet Metal
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Photography
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Wood
20th Century German Toys and Dolls
Metal, Sheet Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Models and Miniatures
Crystal
Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Tin
Mid-20th Century French Toys and Dolls
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Toys and Dolls
Metal
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Models and Miniatures
Crystal
Vintage 1960s American Modern Toys and Dolls
Metal
20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Crystal
Vintage 1930s Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Metal
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Metal, Other
2010s European Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
2010s European Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s French Collectible Jewelry
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Models and Miniatures
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s Central American Games
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Models and Miniatures
Crystal
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Models and Miniatures
Crystal
2010s European Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
2010s European Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
2010s European Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
2010s European Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s European Historical Memorabilia
Metal
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Finding the Right Collectibles And 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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