Vintage Oak Wood & Brass, Nautical Captains Ship Wheel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage oak wood & brass large 37" nautical captains ship wheel. Item features brass details, solid
Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects
Brass
Vintage Oak Wood & Brass, Nautical Captains Ship Wheel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage oak wood & brass large 37" nautical captains ship wheel. Item features brass details, solid
Brass
Sold|$2,400
Pair Mid-Century Brass and Copper Ship Light
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of original Mid-Century ship deck light, copper and brass. Rewired for American use and takes
Brass, Copper
Brass and Chrome Golf Club Bookends QUICK SHIP
Located in New York, NY
Set of brass and chrome golf bookends featuring brass club and ball with nice detail. Thin foam on
Brass, Chrome
Pair of British Royal Navy Brass Ships Portholes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Matched set of British Royal Navy brass ships portholes converted to wall decorations and mounted
Brass
Sold|$225
Pair of Brass Ship/Anchor Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
For the sailing or Yacht enthusiast perfect for your books on how to tie knots - the perfect storm and great in any room on any shelf!
Pair of Nautical Brass Ship's Post Lights, 1970s
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of handsome brass ship's post lights with Fresnel Lens glass. These have been mounted on a
Brass
Copper and Brass Ship's Nautical Compass on Stand
Located in Nantucket, MA
A Gille-Sestrel copper and brass compass from a decommissioned lifeboat. Mounted on a brass Y frame
Brass, Copper
Antique Nautical Brass Ship's Clock, Barometer & Bell Grouping
By Chelsea Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique nautical brass ship's clock and barometer were made by the Chelsea Clock Company of
Brass
Gimbled Ship's Brass Compass on Custom Stand, Mid-century
Located in Nantucket, MA
This is a brass ship's compass that usually sits in a box on the bridge of a ship. It has been
Brass
Ships Telegraph Cigar Cutter in brass, early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Rare and funny Ships Telegraph Cigar Cutter from Elzit, Geramny in early 20th Century. The cigar
Brass, Chrome
Brass Scale Model Of Tall Ship "Sagres"
Located in Hanover, MA
Scale model of Portuguese clipper ship "Sagres" made of brass and cradled in wood stand with plaque
Pair of Brass Ship's Bulkhead Light Fixture, Mid-Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of cast brass ship's bulkhead lights from a Mid-Century ship. Rewired for American use and
Brass
Cigar Cutter Brass Ship Engine Order Telegraph Tobacco Accessory
Located in Stamford, CT
Cigar cutter brass ship engine order telegraph New York: Chas. Cory & Son, Inc., circa 1900. Pull
Brass
Nautical Brass Mirror from a Ship's Stateroom, circa 1960s
Located in Nantucket, MA
A great brass wall mirror from the stateroom of a decommissioned European cruise ship. It features
Brass
Nautical Brass Mirror from a Ship's Stateroom, circa 1960s
Located in Nantucket, MA
A great brass wall mirror from the stateroom of a decommissioned cruise ship. Features a new mirror
Brass
Scottish Eight-Spoke Ship's Wheel of Mahogany and Brass
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Scottish ship's wheel of turned mahogany and brass, featuring an eight spoke wheel around a
Metal, Brass
Ship's Adjustable, Swing-Out Brass Wall Light, Pair Available
Located in Nantucket, MA
Used in the chart rooms of decommissioned ships, these brass wall lights swing forward and back and
Brass
British Royal Navy Solid Brass Ships Porthole Rope Mirror
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare British Royal Navy solid brass ships porthole window converted to a mirror and mounted on a
Brass
Brass Ship's Compass, Converted to Side Table, English, 1970s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Original ship's brass compass converted to a side table which was designed by Deborah Lockhart
Brass
Nautical Brass Mirror from a Ship's Stateroom, circa 1960s
Located in Nantucket, MA
A great brass wall mirror from the stateroom of a decommissioned European cruise ship. It features
Brass
Vintage Brass Ship Telegraph by Chadburns Liverpool and London
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wonderful vintage ship telegraph makes the perfect decorative piece in any home. This
Brass
Large Authentic Brass Ship Binnacle Made in Great Britain
By Kelvin & Hughes 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
underneath the brass top. Cylindrical teak case with two side mounted compensation spheres and a lamp housing
Brass
Antique Brass Set Eight Spoke Mahogany Ships Wheel, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb antique 19th century mahogany and brass set ships wheel, eight turn spokes, with brass
Brass
Small Antique Brass Ships Wheel Tabletop Cigar Cutter, circa 1920
Located in Stamford, CT
Small antique brass ships wheel tabletop cigar cutter circa 1920. Hinged base cover opens for
Brass
Midcentury Brass and Chrome Ship's Window Converted to Coffee Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
A lovely combination of brass and chrome-over-brass original ship's window, converted into a coffee
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass Ship's Stateroom Sconce Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
An unusual pair of brass ship's wall lights from the stateroom of a decommissioned cruise ship. Mid
Brass
American Brass Ship Boarding Onion Lamp with Brass Cage, New York, Circa 1910
By Perkins Marine Lamp
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass ship boarding onion lamp with protective brass cage surrounding Red Perkins globe
Brass
Unusual Nautical Brass Mirror from a Ship's Stateroom, circa 1960s
Located in Nantucket, MA
A great brass wall mirror from the stateroom of a decommissioned cruise ship. Features a new mirror
Brass
Rare Brass Ship's Clinometer Mounted on Teak, American, Early 1900s
Located in Nantucket, MA
This is a rare American ship brass clinometer (used to measure degrees of healing on a ship) from
Brass
Pair of Ship's Brass Passageway Lights with Fresnel Lens, Midcentury
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of grand ship's brass passageway lights with Fresnel lens. Arm placement is adjustable. Just
Brass
Pair of Brass and Teak Table Lamps from Ship's Stateroom
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of brass table lamps with teak bases from a decommissioned ship's stateroom, circa 1970s. In
Brass
Mid-Century Ship's Working Brass Porthole Window Converted to Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
Solid brass working porthole window from a decommissioned ship with great patina. This has been
Brass
Pair of Ship's Brass and Copper Passageway Lights, Mid-Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of brass and copper passageway lights from a merchant ship, mid-century. The lights are a
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century Pair of Brass Venetian Sailing Ship Bookends
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century pair of brass Venetian sailing ship bookends. Sails with a Leopard passant and
Brass
Pair of Ship's Nautical Brass Passageway Wall Lights or Pendants
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of original ship's brass and glass cage passageway lights that can actually mount from the
Brass
Vintage Ship's Log Desk Ornament, English, Brass, Maritime Display, Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage ship's log desk ornament. An English, brass and oak maritime display instrument
Brass
Vintage Ship's Binnacle Compass, English, Brass, Maritime, Navigation Aid, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb vintage ship's binnacle compass. An English, polished brass maritime navigation
Brass
Large Brass Ship's Cleat, or use as Nautical Coat Hook
Located in Nantucket, MA
Solid brass large ship's cleat, circa 1980s. These make handsome coat hooks or bathroom towel
Brass
1920s Solid Teak Ship Door with Brass Porthole & Original Handles
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare ship's door with brass porthole. Excellent well preserved original condition given this door
Brass
Original Ship's Window in Brass and Chrome Converted to Coffee Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
A solid brass ship's window from a decommissioned ship converted to a coffee table. The chrome
Brass, Chrome
Antique Oak & Brass 8 Spoke Ship Boat Steering Wheel Nautical Maritime
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique oak and brass boat or ship wheel featuring rounded form with turned posts. Measure: 41"11.
Brass
Pair of Ship's Brass Passageway Lights with Fresnel Lens, Mid-Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
Wonderful pair of Classic brass ship passageway lights with Fresnel lens. From a Mid-Century ship
Brass
Sold|$3,400
Waltham Ship's Chronometer
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Waltham Ship's Chronometer, circa 1910, fine brass clock mounted on brass gimbal in double
Brass
Solid Brass Nautical Ship's Cleat or Coat Hooks, 1980s. Priced individually.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Solid brass ships cleats, circa 1980s. These make handsome coat hooks or bathroom towel holders
Brass
Antique Ships Log, English, Brass, Maritime, Mileage Log, Desk Ornament, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ship's log. An English, brass maritime bulkhead mileage log or desk ornament
Brass
Pair of Ship's Nautical Brass Cargo Lights with Aluminium Cage, 1970s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Unusual pair of 1970s ship's cargo lights, made of brass with an aluminium cage on the face
Aluminum, Brass
Tall Brass Sculptural Sailing Ship in the Manner of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chicago, IL
Skeletal sculpture of a brass tall sailing ship or schooner mounted on a walnut wood plinth, 35
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century, Copper and Brass Nautical Ship's Deck Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
Fabulous pair of salvaged copper and brass deck lights from a Mid-Century merchant ship and were
Brass, Copper
Copper and Brass Ship's Post Light with Fresnel Lens, Mid-Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
Handsome Mid-Century ship's post light with Fresnel lens, made of copper and brass. Rewired for
Brass, Copper
Pair of Brass and Fresnel Lens Ship's Passageway Lights, 1970's
Located in Nantucket, MA
An extraordinary pair of brass and glass Fresnel lens sconces. Unusual larger rectangular size
Brass
Large Antique Victorian Eight Spoke Mahogany and Brass Ships Steering Wheel
Located in Antwerp, BE
This is a superb and very large antique Victorian mahogany and brass set ships wheel, circa 1880
Brass, Copper
Unusual Brass Mirror from a Ship's Stateroom, circa 1960s
Located in Nantucket, MA
A great brass wall mirror from the stateroom of a decommissioned cruise ship. Features a new mirror
Pair of Ship's Stateroom Brass Table Lamps, Mid-Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of brass table lamps from ship's stateroom, with teak bases (newly added). Rewired for
Unusual Brass Mirror from a Ship's Stateroom, circa 1960s
Located in Nantucket, MA
A great brass wall mirror from the stateroom of a decommissioned cruise ship. Features a new mirror
Unusual Brass Mirror from a Ship's Stateroom, circa 1960s
Located in Nantucket, MA
A great brass wall mirror from the stateroom of a decommissioned cruise ship. Features a new mirror
Pair of Original Brass Ship's Portholes Converted to Tables
Located in Nantucket, MA
A fabulous pair of solid brass portholes from a merchant ship converted to tables complete with a
Glass
Vintage Schatz Brass Nautical Ship's Clock & Schatz Royal Mariner Barometer Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pairing of a brass ship's clock and marine barometer were made by the highly renowned Schatz
Metal, Brass
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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