Antique Curiosity Box
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Tobacco Accessories
Brass
Antique Early 1900s British Architectural Models
Satinwood
Early 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Musical Instruments
Mahogany
Antique 1860s Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Victorian Games
Mahogany, Cedar
Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Games
Lacquer
Antique 1720s English Georgian Tobacco Accessories
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Cypriot Other Tobacco Accessories
Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Games
Wood, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Tobacco Accessories
Rose Quartz
Early 20th Century Chinese Victorian Games
Abalone, Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century German Empire Tobacco Accessories
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Musical Instruments
Wood
Mid-20th Century Russian Arts and Crafts Tobacco Accessories
Wood, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Belle Époque Musical Instruments
Metal
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Toys and Dolls
Fur, Fabric, Wool, Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Belle Époque Musical Instruments
Metal
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Games
Hardwood, Oak, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Games
Hardwood, Walnut, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Games
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Tobacco Accessories
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Games
Bamboo, Teak
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Games
Wood
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Games
Boxwood, Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Games
Metal
Antique 19th Century American Musical Instruments
Metal
Vintage 1910s French Musical Instruments
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Scientific Instruments
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Tobacco Accessories
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Games
Enamel, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Games
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Tobacco Accessories
Silver
Antique Late 17th Century British William and Mary Religious Items
Oak
Antique 19th Century British Other Tobacco Accessories
Silver
Antique 1880s Swiss Musical Instruments
Other
Antique 16th Century Spanish Gothic Historical Memorabilia
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Crystal, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Canadian Georgian Tobacco Accessories
Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Empire Tobacco Accessories
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s Italian Scientific Instruments
Metal
Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Religious Items
Silver
20th Century English Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Paper
Antique Late 19th Century British Régence Games
Hardwood, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Edwardian Religious Items
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Tobacco Accessories
Wood, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Albanian Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Cast Stone
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Historical Memorabilia
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Collectible Jewelry
Silver
Vintage 1940s Italian Nautical Objects
Brass
20th Century British Other Models and Miniatures
Metal
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century British Nautical Objects
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Nautical Objects
Porcelain
Antique 1880s English Art Nouveau Tobacco Accessories
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Composition
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Musical Instruments
Brass, Steel
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Antique Curiosity Box For Sale on 1stDibs
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.
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