Collectable Antique Toys
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Collectable Antique Toys
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Collectable Antique Toys
Tin
Early 20th Century Collectable Antique Toys
Terracotta, Wood
1920s American Folk Art Collectable Antique Toys
Tin
1880s Italian Collectable Antique Toys
Poplar, Paper
1920s American Folk Art Collectable Antique Toys
Iron
Early 1900s Japanese Folk Art Collectable Antique Toys
Ebony
1920s American Folk Art Collectable Antique Toys
Tin
1910s French Folk Art Collectable Antique Toys
Pottery
1870s American Folk Art Collectable Antique Toys
Wood, Leather
Early 1900s German Folk Art Collectable Antique Toys
Tin
Early 1900s German Folk Art Collectable Antique Toys
Tin
1920s French Folk Art Collectable Antique Toys
Tin
1910s German Folk Art Collectable Antique Toys
Tin
Early 1900s American Folk Art Collectable Antique Toys
Iron
Late 19th Century English Victorian Collectable Antique Toys
Porcelain
1890s American Folk Art Collectable Antique Toys
Wood
1910s English Folk Art Collectable Antique Toys
Tin
1920s American Folk Art Collectable Antique Toys
Iron
1920s German Folk Art Collectable Antique Toys
Spelter
Early 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Collectable Antique Toys
Tin
1890s American Folk Art Collectable Antique Toys
Wood
1910s German Folk Art Collectable Antique Toys
Tin
1890s American Victorian Collectable Antique Toys
Wood
Early 1900s German Folk Art Collectable Antique Toys
Spelter
1920s Austrian Folk Art Collectable Antique Toys
Bentwood
Early 20th Century English Collectable Antique Toys
Early 20th Century American Campaign Collectable Antique Toys
Metal
1920s English Folk Art Collectable Antique Toys
Metal
Late 19th Century French Collectable Antique Toys
Metal
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Collectable Antique Toys
Metal
Early 20th Century American Victorian Collectable Antique Toys
Brass
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Collectable Antique Toys
Fabric
Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Collectable Antique Toys
Metal
Early 20th Century Dutch Industrial Collectable Antique Toys
Steel
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Collectable Antique Toys
Leather, Velvet, Straw, Glass
Early 20th Century German Collectable Antique Toys
Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Collectable Antique Toys
Mohair
Early 20th Century German Collectable Antique Toys
Hide, Wood
Early 1900s French Victorian Collectable Antique Toys
Paint, Paper
Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectable Antique Toys
Metal
Early 20th Century American Collectable Antique Toys
Copper, Iron
Early 1900s German Folk Art Collectable Antique Toys
Porcelain, Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Collectable Antique Toys
Brass, Bronze
1920s American Industrial Collectable Antique Toys
Steel
Early 1900s German Folk Art Collectable Antique Toys
Metal, Gold Plate
Early 1900s German Folk Art Collectable Antique Toys
Porcelain, Fabric
Early 1900s German Folk Art Collectable Antique Toys
Pewter
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Collectable Antique Toys
Steel
Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Collectable Antique Toys
Paper
Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectable Antique Toys
Leather, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectable Antique Toys
Leather, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectable Antique Toys
Leather, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectable Antique Toys
Leather, Wood, Paint
Early 1900s German Folk Art Collectable Antique Toys
Porcelain, Fabric
Early 20th Century Dutch Collectable Antique Toys
Wood
Early 1900s German Folk Art Collectable Antique Toys
Metal, Gold Plate
Early 1900s German Folk Art Collectable Antique Toys
Metal, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century European Collectable Antique Toys
Paper
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Collectable Antique Toys
Iron
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Generally, an antique toy is any toy made over 100 years ago. A toy made more than 20 years ago is vintage. Shop an assortment of toys on 1stDibs.
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