Antique Doll House Miniature Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Lidded Jar
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this fantastic miniature Chinese porcelain Lidded jar, made for a Dutch Doll house. Stunning and rare piece Similar piece in the V&A museum. See images. Country o...
Porcelain
Antique American Folk Art Rustic Doll House Log Cabin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique American handmade wood miniature doll house log cabin.
Wood
Tin Toy Bread Box Doll House Kitchen Accessory Antique German Marklin, 1900s
By Märklin
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is in very good condition with minor loss of enamel and is designed to fit in a larger dolls house or kitchen. Translated, the script means “give us this day our daily bread”.
Metal
ANTiQUE 1880 VICTORIAN GRAND TOUR OAK ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING BLOCKS TOY SET
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this charming and wonderfully original Victorian Grand Tour architectural building blocks set, dating to cir...
Oak
$208Sale Price / set|20% Off
Rare American Folk Art Miniature Toys Dollhouses Christmas Ornaments 3 pcs
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rare antique American folk art miniature doll houses toys log cabins / Christmas ornaments.
Wood
Sold
H 51.19 in W 42.52 in D 25.99 in
Large Antique Scratch-Built Model English Tudor Mansion Wooden Doll’s House
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Very large scratch-built derelict ‘Haunted’ Doll’s house, once part of the house contents of Ripley Hall estate in Shropshire, circa 1920. The house is designed in the Tudor style, t...
Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
Antique Cast Iron Bank, House w/ Animals Peeking Out of Windows, ca. 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
This whimsical cast iron bank should bring a smile to any face. This little house in the woods has 3 animals peeking out of those windows. Nice original paint and no repairs, or brea...
Iron
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
Antique French Doll House
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Complete doll house assembled in a antique neoclassic style cabinet with carved decoration in red and gold leaf accents.
Gold
Unusually Oversized Folk art Spinning Top
Located in London, GB
Unusually Oversized Folk art Spinning Top An unusually oversized late 19th Century hand carved folk art spinning top. Detailed with Welsh style geometric shape patterns. Made fro...
Wood
Mid-20th Century Carved Wooden Puppet and Stool
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century Carved Wooden Puppet and Stool Dated from the mid-20th century this pianist comes with his own seated stool, wearing his original long tail blazer and bow tie. Hi...
Wood
Early 20th Century Oversized Handcrafted French Puppet Head
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Oversized handcrafted French Puppet Head An unusually large example of an early 20th century hand carved pine French theatre puppet head. This quirky example w...
Pine
19th Century Hand Crafted Teetotum Collection
Located in London, GB
19th Century hand crafted Teetotum collection We share what we love, and we love this collection of six 19th Century hand crafted Teetotum (spinning dice). Of various size and sha...
Bone
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Puppet Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English folk art puppet figure We share what we love, and we love this early 20th century articulated folk art puppet figure. Made from hand carved pin, The base...
Pine
Michel Marcu Mid-20th Century Tightrope Walker Automaton Figure
Located in London, GB
Michel Marcu Mid-20th Century Tightrope Walker Automaton Figure An unworking automaton example by Michel Marcu from the mid-20th Century. The respected maker of French automatons Mi...
Metal
Folk Art Marquetry Doll House
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very unusual doll house took someone a very long time to create.
Sold
H 7.49 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
Novelty Antique Sterling Silver Doll's House Model of 'The Alexandra Cot'
By William Comyns
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1902 by William Comyns, this fabulous Edwardian Antique, Sterling Silver Doll's House Cot is very realistic and is presented with a handmade mattress.
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 3.35 in W 8.47 in D 3.94 in
MINATURE 1615 DATED CARVED COFFER SIX PLANK CHEST DOLLS HOUSE ANTiQUE FURNITURE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine miniature antique early 17th century six plank coffer chest, dated 1615 for a dolls house or ...
Wood
Early 20th Century Pair of Marionette Dolls
Located in London, GB
They do not stand alone, the legs and arms do not bend but the heads, hands and feet do. The House of Antiques sells authentic antique decorative objects, we do not refurbish or r...
Pine
Antique Green Doll House
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique Doll House, painted green. Intricate detailing, railings, doors and windows.
Wood, Paint
Hen on Nest Tureen Doll House Accessory Antique German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A petite antique German doll or doll house accessory. Made of depression glass.
Glass
Sold
H 2.45 in W 3.15 in D 0.04 in
Antique Miniature Stoof Delftware Dutch Piece for a Doll House Rare, 18th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Unusual Miniature Stoof, Delftware Dutch Piece For a Doll House. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Color: Blue & White Region of Origin: Europe Period: 18th cent...
Porcelain
Sold
H 10.75 in W 15.25 in D 9 in
Antique Folk Art Rustic Farmhouse Log Cabin Shaped Toy Chest Storage Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare and antique folk art doll house box or toy chest in the shape of a rustic green cabin with two glass windows and a shingle roof.
Glass, Hardwood, Paint
Rare Antique Toy Paper House Village, Lithograph Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extremely rare paper village contains 25 paper buildings ranging in size from 6" long x 8.25" deep x 10" high to 1.25" long x 1.5" deep x 2.25" high. The colors are bright and v...
Paper
Miniature Interior Diorama by Helen Bruce
By Helen Bruce
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vitrine depicting a doll house interior utilizing antique fabric and doll house furnishings, including a straw work marquetry table.
Fabric
Handmade Antique Chess Set Regency Style Hardwood Pieces, Circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good and complete handmade, hardwood chess set game of 32 pieces in a handmade pine box with a sliding lid, which we date to the turn of the 19th Century, Circa 1900. ...
Hardwood, Pine
Rustic Adirondack Log Cabin
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Adirondack style log cabin form bird house
Iron
$2,502
H 7.09 in W 12.6 in D 8.67 in
EXQUISITE ANTiQUE JUMBO WEIGHTED STAUNTON CHESS SET WITH VICTORIAN PARQUETRY BOX
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally impressive and highly collectable jumbo-sized weighted Staunton pattern chess set, comple...
Wood, Birdseye Maple
$1,920
H 6.7 in Dm 0.04 in
Perfect 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Jingdezhen PRoC Lidded Jar Famille Rose
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese Porcelain Lidded Jar, amazing colors and patterns. Bought in Hong Kong in 1978Lovely Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar.. marked base Condition Overall condition, per...
Porcelain
Hand Painted Wooden House with Storage - in an American Folk Art Style
Located in Morristown, NJ
A charming handmade storage piece in the form of a house with a chimney. Executed in the American Folk Art style, this is a charming piece that is both decorative and practical. The ...
Metal
$1,040
H 2.5 in W 15 in D 15 in
Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Wood Figural Chess Set with Folding Game Board
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A wonderfully sculptural vintage hand-carved figural chess set, featuring an elaborate folding wooden game board and a remarkable collection of individually carved playing pieces. M...
Wood
Lavishly-Filled German Wooden Grocery Dollhouse Store Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful grocery shop room box, painted and stained wood with lithographed wall and floor papers, side stair case and upper gallery, some drawers on rear wall with metal handles a...
Porcelain, Fabric, Wood
$760Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 13 in W 9 in D 8 in
Gorgeous Antique Two Miniature Dollhouses 1960 Furnished and Electrified
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Two antique Victorian cottages miniature dollhouses with landscape - trees and yard. Great attention to detail. Fully furnished and electrified. Designed and handmade by South Florid...
Textile, Wood
Victorian Folk Art House Table or Wall Art
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa late 1800s, wood, and glass, American, possibly New York. Charming beyond belief, this polychrome Folk Art House was originally made to feature a mirror for grooming and tray f...
Wood
$567Sale Price|30% Off
H 18.12 in Dm 9.45 in
Antique Chinese Oriental blue & white ceramic ginger jar with lid
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique large blue and white Chinese Oriental ceramic ginger jar with a lid, believed to date from the 20th Century. It bears a 4-character mark on the base. This piece is exception...
Ceramic
Victorian Folk Art House Table or Wall Art
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa late 1800s, wood, and glass, American, possibly New York. Charming beyond belief, this polychrome Folk Art House was originally made to feature a mirror for grooming and tray f...
Wood
Artist Geometric Models in Box circa 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of artist's wooden geometric forms and drawing models in original wood box, circa 1940s.
Wood
Wood and leather game box - Italy, 19th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Wood and leather game box for chess, Nine men’s morris and Backgammon Italy, 19th century 33 x 33,3 x 11,2 cm Nine men’s morris also known as mill game (merelles, from the Latin wor...
Leather, Wood
Vintage Folk Art Martin Bird House, American, circa 1920s
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is an authentic "used" Martin Bird House which was used to attract Martin birds to nest, because of their propensity to eat and consume insects such as mosquitoes, moths, and be...
Wool
Vintage Handmade Blue Cottage Dollhouse, Wood
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1960 Vintage handmade blue cottage miniature dollhouse , fully decorated and with lights. Miniature South Florida Artist Helen Valerio.
Wood
Cubist Handmade Wood Chess Set
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Handmade cubist wood chess set.
Wood
$19,800
H 90.56 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Savana Armchair in Natural Wicker, Brazilian Contemporary Style
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This armchair is made of wicker in the Brazilian contemporary style. A clump of grass, a bush, which moves in the wind and envelops its inhabitant was the inspiration for creating t...
Wicker
$19,800
H 90.56 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Savana Armchair in Natural Wicker, Brazilian Contemporary Style, Black seat
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The savana armchair is made of wicker in the Brazilian contemporary style. A clump of grass, a bush, which moves in the wind and envelops its inhabitant.This was the inspiration for...
Wicker
Antique Dollhouse Pewter Bird Cage with Bird, By Babette Schweizer, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding bird cage in painted soft metal with a colorful Bird. To hang in your dollhouse or to put on a table in a salon or a parlor. Made of pewter. Nice for every decoration...
Glass
Sold|$1,220
H 13 in W 24 in D 10 in
Antique 1910s German Santa Claus Belsnickle Figure on Sleigh pulled by Pink Pig
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German Santa Claus Belsnickle Sleigh with Pig and Toys, circa 1900 A rare and charming example of early German Christmas craftsmanship, this Antique Santa Claus Belsnickle f...
Composition
Sold|$960
H 17.33 in Dm 5.52 in
Mendini X Venini vase Acco Aquamarine Murano Glass, Signed 1998, made in Italy
By Alessandro Mendini, Venini
Located in Venezia, IT
Venini Acco vase in Aquamarine and White Glass, model 706.70, produced in 1998 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. The Acco vase is the result of Venini’s coll...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$5,800
H 38.5 in W 78 in D 29.5 in
Antique Louis XV Style Chaise Lounge Daybed W Nancy Corzine Matelassé Fabric
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Louis XV Style Chaise Lounge Daybed W Nancy Corzine Matelassé Fabric
Wood, Down
$439 / item
H 9.06 in Dm 9.06 in
Late Century Japanese Cast Aluminium Industrial Flameproof Table Lamp, Edison
By Kokosha, Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Reclaimed Kokosha aluminium flame proof ceiling light circa 1998, made by Kokosha of Osaka, Japan Originating form super tankers and cargo ships this lamp has been expertly stripp...
Aluminum
$22,500
H 33 in W 26 in D 44 in
Italian Baroque Rocking Chair by Pauly & Co., 19th Century Silver Leaf
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
$670 / item
H 10 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in
Hermanos Calavera Diablo in Oiled Mahogany by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda
By Ilse Silva, Miguel Silva, Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera(...
Hardwood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak
Large Versatile Italian Wall Unit in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit, teak, maple, lacquered wood, brass, glass, Italy, 1950s. This Mid-Century Italian wall unit seamlessly integrates form and function, captivating with its aesthetic allure...
Brass
Guglielmo Ulrich, Art Deco 3-Seater Sofa in Fabric and Walnut, 1930s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A matching three-seater sofa to the above pair, crafted in walnut and upholstered in coordinating striped coral-orange fabric. The scrolled arms and streamlined silhouette exemplify ...
Walnut
$65,000
H 56 in W 98 in D 72 in
19th Century French Empire Queen Bed in Mahogany & Bronze, Swan Design
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style mahogany and bronze and gilt trimmed queen size bed with swan design (includes: headboard, footboard, rails). (19th Century reproduction of Josephine Bonaparte's ...
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Bird Cage
Located in København, København
Antique French unique handmade, carved and painted dolls house-like birdcage - oversized and with many unique details which makes it look more like a birds-chateau and is very far fr...
Metallic Thread
Rare Wall Light by Poliarte
By Poliarte, Albano Poli
Located in Albany, NY
Cast aluminium and raw crystal with two interior lightbulbs. Frank.rogin photos dedicated to Poliarte.
Crystal, Aluminum
$2,500 / item
H 58.5 in W 48 in D 25.25 in
Retail Garment Hanging Rolling Rack / Cart on Castors, Cast Iron and Wood
Located in Oakville, CT
Industrial modern retail / clothing / coat hanging rolling rack. Features cast iron castors, brackets, steel poles and rough sawn pine shelves. Can be made to your specifications. Th...
Steel, Iron
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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