Playful Set of Ron Lee Clowns
By Ron Lee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Playful Set of Ron Lee Clowns Collectible Set, each piece is signed Dimensions range from: Height 6" (shortest) - 12" (tallest) Base 3" x 3" (smallest)- 5"- 10" (widest)
Wood
Blue Clown Head Cookie Jar, USA, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare survivor from late 1950s or early 60s comes this large canister in the shape of a clown bear head. It measures 25 cm in height and 17 cm in width. Originally made as a toy bea...
Plastic
Pass or Eat Ball Representing a Clown French Game
By France"
Located in Madrid, ES
Very curious pass or eat ball representing a clown. The object of the game was to throw rag balls into the hole formed by the mouth. Hand painted papier maché mounted on a wooden p...
Wood
Large Weird, Creepy, Perfectly Patinated Plastic Clown Head
Located in Kansas City, MO
It's strange and freaky, but so cool. Vintage Ronald McDonald plastic clown head sculpture. By the way, it is hollow inside and can be put over ones head and you can see through the ...
Vintage Papier Mache Rocking Toy Clown Figure. 1920's.
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely toy clown A bell rings when it rocks Hand painted papier mache. Marked " foreign ". Most likely by Schoenhut, Germany Good condition / condition commensurate with the age ...
Wood, Paper
Early Custom Made Circus Clown Sea-Saw Bicycle
Located in Peekskill, NY
This very interesting one of a kind bicycle came out of the David Metz Bicycle Museum a little over 10 years ago. We went over the bicycle and everything now works just as it should....
Wood
$82
H 13 in W 6.7 in D 2.37 in
Vintage Ceramic Clown Figure, 20th Century, Harlequin, Orange Hair - 2C155
Located in Bordeaux, FR
He has been grinning for forty years — and he shows no sign of stopping. A vintage decorative ceramic clown figure from the golden era of the collector clown market — the 1980s–1990...
Ceramic
Krusty the Clown Figurine by Matt Groening, Germany 1999
Located in London, England
This large figurine of Krusty the Clown, created by Matt Groening in 1999, is a real jewel for "The Simpsons" collectors. Measuring 55 cm high and made of latex, it humorously evokes...
Latex
$725
H 13.5 in W 5.88 in D 5.75 in
Vintage French Musical Automaton Clown Doll, Porcelain Head & Hands, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage French Musical Automaton Clown Doll, Porcelain Head & Hands, 1950s, French 1950s Musical Automaton Clown Toy, Porcelain Head, Therapeutic Vintage Mechanical Figure A charmin...
Porcelain, Textile
Rare Santa, Clown and Lantern Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Clown Head is approx. 3 1/4" high and ...
Wire
$320 / set
H 3 in W 2 in D 1.75 in
Rare Mushroom, Clown and Boy Head Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size always given for the tallest item...
Wire
$890
H 29.63 in W 19.75 in D 0.13 in
Beautiful Pez Dispenser Popart Clown Advertising Chalkboard Vintage Austria 1970
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning Pop Art PEZ dispenser Advertising chalkboard from Austria. Made of plastic, circa 1970s. Found at an estate sale in Vienna Austria. A nice addition to your PEZ dispenser col...
Plastic
$145
H 4.75 in W 3 in D 3 in
Vintage "Clown" Silver Plated Still Bank. Lunt Silver Co. Massachusetts Ca. 1965
By Lunt Silver
Located in Incline Village, NV
Silver plated vintage still bank, circa 1960's, depicting a clown with ruffled collar, big belly, and fine facial details.
Silver Plate
$340Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 5 in W 4.25 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Brass Harlequin or Clown Musician Bookends on Metal Base
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of vintage art deco brass on metal bookends with a minstrel, harlequin, or clown aesthetic, bookends, circa 1930s. A lovely pair of Art Deco bookends, characterized by theatrica...
Brass, Metal
$1,085
H 14.97 in W 4.14 in D 4.34 in
19th Century Pair of Clowns Leather Tap Shoes Dan Leno, George Wild Galvin
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A pair of elongated tap dancing clown shoes, leather uppers and soles with metal taps on the heals, the shoes come with a large account of ephemera related to Dan Leno, by repute the...
Leather
$435
H 8 in W 3.13 in D 3 in
Vintage Toy Wind-Up "Johnny" The Dancing Clown by Lindstrom Toy Co., Circa 1930
By Lindstrom Tool & Toy Company 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
The red paint to the front of the clown is a little bit faded; albeit, there is no paint touch up anywhere and no additions to the lithography.
Tin
$765
H 7.25 in W 3.25 in D 4 in
Vintage Tin Wind-up Toy "Clown in A Barrel" by J Chein & Co. American Circa 1935
By J. Chein & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
The lithography and hand paint are in gorgeous original condition with bright colors of red and gold to the barrel, flesh tones to the clown, who sports a multi colorful smiling face...
Tin
$1,177
H 14.38 in Dm 5.12 in
Vintage Murano Glass Clown Sculpture - 1990s/2000s Collectible Art Piece, New in
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage Murano Glass Clown Sculpture – 1990s/2000s Collectible Art Piece, New in Box Add a touch of whimsical artistry to your collection with this captivating Murano glass clown sc...
Glass, Murano Glass
Roly Poly Schoenhut Paper Mache Wobble Clown
By Schoenhut
Located in Retie, BE
Seen the age and beeing played with, it has normal traces - so in vintage condition. Collecting clowns - collecting antique clowns - collecting Schoenhut - Roly Poly clown - Antiq...
Paper
1970s Antoon Mortier Clown Illustrations Book
By Antoon Mortier
Located in London, GB
A beautiful book from the 1970s by Belgian illustrator Antoon Mortier. Clowns, each one individually signed by the artist.
Collectible figurine of clown "Pierrot"
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Decorative collectible figurine in spelter with braas base
Spelter, Brass
Murano Glass clown
Located in Montreal, QC
hand-blown Murano glass clown from the island of Murano, Italy. Made by Fratelli Pitau, these collectible clowns make great gifts for that special
Glass
Antique Schoenhut Papier Mâché Roly Poly Clown Toy
By Schoenhut
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique German papier mâché roly poly clown toy by Schoenhut. Measures: 12”.
Paint, Paper
Vintage Tosty Rosty Clown Popcorn Machine Action Figure, circa 1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage tosty rosty clown popcorn machine action figure, circa 1930 Vintage toy originally mounted to a popcorn machine. The clown would turn the popcorn as the machine popped the...
Iron
Antique German Papier Mâché Roly Poly Clown Toy by Schoenhut
Located in London, GB
Schoenhut clown Antique German papier mâché roly poly clown toy by Schoenhut. Dated to the first quarter of the 20th century this item still works when pushed will move back and f...
Paper
Sold
H 11.25 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Capodimonte Medea by Rori Porcelain Clown and Monkey statuette or Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning and very realistic sculpture by Capodimonte Medea by Rori of a clown playing accordion with his monkey featuring vibrant colors and intense detail. A marvel for any colle...
Porcelain
Sold
H 24 in W 16 in D 16 in
World's Most Famous Clown "Ronald" 1977 Licensed McDonald's Balloon Tank Head
By Mcdonald's
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
World's most famous clown "Ronald" 1977 licensed McDonald's balloon helium tank top for filling balloons. The head is made of molded plastic and painted, it impressed 1977 McDonald's...
Plastic
Sold
H 15.95 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
ANTiQUE FRENCH HAND MADE MUSICAL AUTOMATON JESTER CLOWN THAT PLAYS MUSIC & MOVES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this vintage French musical and moving Automaton Jester clown A very good looking and well made piece, the ...
Velvet
Sold
H 2.64 in Dm 0.91 in
Art Deco Carl Schneider Full Figure Mardi Gras Clown Girl Pin Cushion Half Doll
By Carl Schneider
Located in Devon, England
Wonderful 1930s Art Deco and totally charming full figured pin cushion half doll which was manufactured by the German factory of Carl Schneider, she stands a petite 6.7 cm in height....
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Handmade Leather Clown Shoes
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century handmade clown shoes We are proud to offer a unique and highly collectable original leather handmade clown shoes.
Leather
Native American Hopi Pueblo Clown Kachina Mask, Ethnographic Folk Art
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Native American Hopi Pueblo Clown Kachina Mask. Ethnographic Hand Painted Folk Art Collectible.
Wood
Sold
H 17.72 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Charming Vintage Gilde Clowns Three Card Players and Head Waiter, Germany, 1990s
By Gilde Handwerk
Located in Bastogne, BE
Famous figurines from the clown guild, collectible figurines, can be the beginning of your collection.
Stone
Vintage Clown Shoes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large pair of black and white leather clown shoes. From heel to toe measure 14 inches.
Leather
Sold
H 1 in W 0.375 in D 8 in
French Galalith Pumpkin Orange Pierrot Clown Mime Bakelite Bangle Bracelet
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage pumpkin orange Bakelite bangle bracelet featuring a carved and painted Pierrot (ala Commedia del Arte) faces, dots, and music notes, with a smattering to stars studded with w...
Bakelite
Mid-20th Century French Articulated Clown Marquette
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century articulated clown Marquette A charming example of a mid-20th century French fully articulated Marquette, in the form of a clown. This figure is fully articulated wi...
Silk, Pine, Paint
Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure/Toy
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage condition. Features porcelain head, hands and feet. Made in France during the 1950s and is in perfect w...
Metal
Clown
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A painted plaster clown fairground sideshow automaton. The head would mechanically move from left to right and the player would endevour to throw a ball into the open mouth to wi...
Colorful Fun Clown Shoes
Located in High Point, NC
Multi colored leather clown shoes with flower applique and white rubber sole From my collection of vintage Clown Shoes
Leather
Vintage Formal Clown Shoes
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of "Dressy" vintage clown shoes with brown and snakeskin textured leather and man-made soles From my collection of vintage Clown Shoes
Leather
Big Colorful Clown Shoes
Located in High Point, NC
Big pair of red yellow and green leather clown shoes with big wide toes and man-made soles From my collection of vintage Clown Shoes
Leather
Funky Antique Clown Shoes
Located in High Point, NC
Pair very long clown shoes painted and applique leather with straps shoes many coats of paint and wear has leather soles From my collection of vintage Clown Shoes
Leather
Giant Aluminum Clown Head
Located in San Francisco, CA
Giant aluminum two sided clown head used for a type of bean bag game at carnivals. Is it me or are all clowns alittle evil in a good way.
Circus Clown and Dog
Located in San Francisco, CA
Adorable cast iron circus clown and dog.
Vintage Circus Clown Shoes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A playful pair of worn leather vintage clown shoes with Trompe-l'œil feet decoration
Carnival Clown Game
Located in Summerland, CA
From the 1890s carnival days. "Throw the ball into the mouth." Hand-carved wood clown. No balls survived.
Wood
Long Toe Hobo Clown Shoes
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of long multi-colored leather clown shoes with applique stars and patches for that Hobo clown look and man-made sole From my collection of vintage Clown Shoes
Leather
Big Bare Feet Clown Shoes
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of hand made "Big Feet" clown shoes painted leather with leather soles From my collection of vintage Clown Shoes
Leather
Cast Iron Vintage Clown Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old cast iron circus clown bank. Original paint has signs of age which adds character to the piece. Detailing in bright shades of blue and orange. Screw closure.
Iron
Carnival Knockdown Clown
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 20th century vintage carnival knockdown clown figure composed of cloth, wood, and leather. Origin Unknown. Please note of wear consistent with age.
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Gold Curl Toe Clown Shoes with Bells
Located in High Point, NC
Gold painted clown shoes with large curled up toes with brass bells attached. size 10 From my collection of vintage Clown Shoes.
Leather
Big Yellow, Red and Blue Clown Shoes
Located in High Point, NC
Pair very colorful clown shoes yellow blue and red leather with red synthetic sole and yellow laces From my collection of vintage Clown Shoes.
Leather
Red, White and Blue Vintage Clown Shoes
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of red white and blue leather vintage clown shoes with big toes and leather and rubber soles From my collection of vintage Clown Shoes
Leather
Weighted Kaimmol Chrome Clown Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bank is weighted at the bottom so you can tip it and it will roll around and land upright. Single screw closure. Patent #D193793. Signed "Kaimmol" on the bottom
Vintage Silver Clown Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chrome plated bank with floppy ears and a pale blue glass marble nose.
During The Middle Ages, in about the fifteenth century, metal was expensive and seldom used for ...
CAST ALUMINUM CLOWN HEAD
Located in Round Top, TX
Made by Game-Time in Litchfield, MI.
Aluminum
Rainbow Clouds and Sunshine Tap Dancing Vintage Clown Shoes
Located in High Point, NC
Great pair of tap dancing vintage clown shoes with canvas and leather body and leather applique rainbow cloud and sunshine and leather soles From my collection of vintage Clown Shoes
Canvas, Leather
Weighted Raimond Chrome Clown Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bank is weighted at the bottom so you can tip it and it will roll around and land upright. Single screw closure. Patent #D193793
During The Middle Ages, in abou...
Cast Iron Vintage Clown Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original paint has signs of age. Single screw closure.
During The Middle Ages, in about the fifteenth century, metal was expensive and seldom used for household war...
Vintage Silver Napier Clown Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chrome plated bank with floppy ears and a red glass marble nose.
Mechanical Hand-Crank Acrobatic Clown, c.1895-1910
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The charming mechanical toy in the form of acrobatic clown having a painted papier-mache head inset with amber and black glass eyes, wearing a felt jacket with red bow tie and red an...
Composition
Solid Teak Globe Hand-Carved White "African Clown" 049 / 2015
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bruno Helgen personal selection of globes masterpieces for 1stdibs. Globe 40 cm diameter "African Clown" Signed : HB / Stamped : 049 / 2015. Mounted on bearing. Material : Teak ...
Teak
Sold
H 11.82 in Dm 11.82 in
Clown, Wooden Globe Teak Root in Classic White Acrylic Resin Finishing, 30 cm
By Bruno Helgen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A wise man can play the part of a clown, but a clown can't play the part of a wise man. Clown globe, hand-carved wooden globe in white acrylic resin finishing. This piece has some d...
Acrylic, Reclaimed Wood
White Clown Shoes
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of white formal clown shoes from my clown shoe collection.
Leather
Happy Balloons Clown Shoes
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of multi-colored leather clown shoes with applique balloons and man-made soles From my collection of vintage Clown Shoes
Leather
Rare Vintage Carnival Circus Clown Bucket, Cony Island
Located in Southampton, NY
Original paint carnival bucket used with clowns, amazing piece.
Wood
Long "Little Tich" Vintage Clown Shoes
Located in High Point, NC
Very long pair of black leather vintage clown shoes with wooden sole this style was made famous by "Little Tich & His Big Boot Dance" in the late 19th C. From my collection of vint...
Leather, Wood
Pair of Vintage Leather Clown Shoes
Located in San Francisco, CA
What could be more fun than a fabulous pair of vintage red leather clown shoes?
Vintage 1950's USSR Tin Windup Donkey Clown Carriage Toy
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Vintage 1950's USSR Tin Windup Circus Donkey Carriage with clown. The mechanism is intact but not working. Simple to restore. Length approx: 18 cm Width approx: 9.5 cm Height approx...
Sheet Metal, Tin
Cat Brass Ashtray or Bowl
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1950 vintage cat brass ashtray or bowl. This can be used as a sculpture too.
Brass
$1,780,000
H 49 in W 90 in D 2.75 in
50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)
By Green River Fossil Company
Located in Logan, UT
Act fast to claim this exquisite piece of natural history, as our fossils will no longer be available through 1stDibs after October 31. This sculptural stone specimen features an ex...
Limestone
Vintage Toy, Wind Up Toy Musical Carousel, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
This vintage wind up toy musical carousel is a mechanical toy representing a beautiful carousel with moving horses. Made up in hand painted wood. Carillon perfectly working. Pro...
Metal
$395
H 5.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.25 in
Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy "BoBo The Clown". German, Circa 1927
Located in Incline Village, NV
Vintage hard to find "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy, of German manufacture, circa 1927; depicts a clown by the nickname of "BoBo"; named after a famous clown during that period ----BoBo ...
Composition
Vintage Toy, Wind up Clown on Cart and Donkey, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
This wind up clown on cart and donkey is a vintage wind up toy representing a multicolor clown in a cart and a donkey. Made in tin, made in Ussr. Probably produced in the 1960s. ...
Metal
Rare Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy; Germany, Circa 1895
Located in Incline Village, NV
Vintage and rare "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy by unknown German manufacturer; circa 1895; contemporaneous with early Schoenhut toys, it depicts a "Well Dressed Man With A Bow Tie" (my d...
Composition
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.
It’s never too early for good design. These interiors combine elevated furnishings and a youthful spirit, resulting in spaces that are at once elegant and whimsical.
Produced in 1843, the well-preserved volume is evidence of the author's exacting specifications.
New or old, the coverlets add old-time charm to any space.
Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.
French trendsetter and serial collector Daniel Rozensztroch tells us about his obsession with objects related to seafaring men.
It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.
Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.