$550
H 3.5 in W 2.63 in D 0.75 in
1934 Sleek Art Deco Evans "Detroit" Cigarette Lighter Case Combo Black Enamel OB
By Evans Case Company
Located in Red Lion, PA
1934 Sleek Art Deco Evans “Detroit” Cigarette Case & Lighter Combo in Black Enamel, with Original
Metal, Enamel
$339Sale Price|30% Off
H 2.44 in W 1.46 in D 0.52 in
-EVANS 1940 Spitfire Pocket Lighter With Windshield Chromed Steel And Black Lacq
By Evans Products Company
Located in Miami, FL
Spitfire pocket lighter designed by Evans. Rare automatic spitfire pocket lighter, created in
Steel, Chrome, Enamel
$475
H 5.25 in W 3.13 in D 0.75 in
Evans Gold Toned Cigarette Case and Lighter in the style of Dunhill
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A gold toned flip open cigarette case with upper lighter, the inside having spring loaded wings to
Metal
$712Sale Price|25% Off
H 0.38 in W 3.75 in D 3 in
Rare 1930s Art Deco Evans Chrome & Enamel Cigarette Case and Matching Ligher Set
By Evans Case Company
Located in Red Lion, PA
Rare 1930s Art Deco Evans Chrome & Enamel Cigarette Case and Matching Trig-A-Lite Lighter Set
Chrome
$425
H 4 in W 2.63 in D 0.5 in
1933 Marathon Art Deco Enamel and Chrome Combo Jazz Age Cigarette Case & Lighter
Located in Red Lion, PA
objects of style and status. While Ronson focused on patented lighter mechanisms and Evans emphasized
Metal, Enamel, Chrome
Sold
H 8.25 in W 1.75 in D 5.1 in
EVANS 1952 For Loyal Automatic Table Lighter In the Shape Of Large Leather Boot
By D. Evans & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Automatic table lighter designed by Evans. Stunning automatic lighter, created in America by the
Steel, Chrome
Paul Evans Brutalist Table Lighter
By Paul Evans
Located in Hanover, MA
Patched & hammered copper table lighter by Paul Evans for CC Designs
Copper
Rare Set of Signed Paul Evans Desk Accessories Lighter Mid-century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare set of signed Paul Evans desk accessories including a lighter and paperclip holder. Both are
Art Deco Evans Elegance Handbag in Black Leather
By Evans Case Company
Located in Devon, England
, cigarette case and an Evans automatic lighter, pocket mirror, coin purse and comb. The coin purse is
Leather
Sold
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in
Abalone Brass & Pearl Encrusted Coffee Table Lighter with Painted Floral Details
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Petite embellished table cigarette lighter by Evans Fuel. A beautiful small lighter with brass top
Brass
Paul Evans Lighter Cityscape Brass Chrome Patchwork
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Paul Evans lighter Cityscape brass chrome patchwork. Rare smoke accessory designed by Evans for his
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 2.83 in W 1.46 in D 2.4 in
Evans 1952 By Ross Blackinton Table Desk Automatic Lighter In Solid 925 Sterling
By R. Blackinton & Co., Evans Products Company
Located in Miami, FL
Table-Desk automatic lighter designed by Evans. Very rare table-desk petrol lighter, created by
Silver, Sterling Silver
Evans Cocktail Shaker Lighter
By Evans Case Company
Located in New York, NY
This collectible lighter is a charming conversation piece for any cocktail table or bar cart.. It
Silver Plate
Paul Evans "Patchwork" Lighter and Ashtray in Etched Aluminum 1970
By Paul Evans
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare "Patchwork" lighter and ashtray in etched aluminum by Paul Evans for C.C. Design, American
Aluminum
Rare Table Lighter and Ashtray Smoking Set by Paul Evans, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Rare Table Lighter and Ashtray Smoking Set by Paul Evans, 1970s.
Brass, Copper, Pewter
Sold
H 2.44 in W 1.46 in D 0.52 in
EVANS 1940 Spitfire Pocket Lighter With Windshield Chromed Steel & Black Lacquer
By D. Evans & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Spitfire pocket lighter designed by Evans. Rare automatic spitfire pocket lighter, created in
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 4.38 in W 2.63 in D 0.63 in
1929 Art Deco Evans Black Enamel Duel Cigarette Case & Lighter, Cecil Lawrence
By Evans Case Company
Located in Red Lion, PA
1929 Art Deco Evans Case Company Black Enamel Dual Cigarette Case & Lighter, Cecil Lawrence This
Metal, Enamel
Paul Evans & Phillip Lloyd Powell Lighter for Designers Inc. USA, 1960's
By Paul Evans, Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Paul Evans & Phillip Lloyd Powell Lighter for Designers Inc. USA, 1960's. Signed with the makers
Pewter
Sold
H 4 in W 2.5 in D 0.5 in
Mid Century Silvertone Hammered Evans "TRIG-A-LITE" Lighter & Cigarette Case
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The integrated "Trig-A-Lite" lighter and cigarette case features a hand hand-hammer finish. This
Metal
Sold
H 4 in W 4.13 in D 0.5 in
1920's Art Deco Marathon Red and Black Enamel Combo Cigarette Case and Lighter
Located in Red Lion, PA
, Ronson, and Zippo. While Ronson dominated the market with innovative lighter mechanisms, and Evans became
Metal, Enamel, Chrome
$843Sale Price|25% Off
H 2.45 in W 0.95 in D 0.2 in
Rare Dunhill Rollagas Bordeaux Gold Dust Cigarette Lighter With Dunhill Box
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Rare Dunhill Rollagas Bordeaux Gold Dust Cigarette Lighter With Original Dunhill Box Lighter Made in Switzerland With Dunhill Box. In great working condition, has recently been ser...
Gold Plate
$941 / set
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Cartier 18k Gold Plated Working Pocket Cigarette Lighter & Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Cartier 18k Gold Plated Art Deco Design Oval Pocket Cigarette Lighter With A Red Cartier Presentation Box Serviced Fully working makes for an ideal gift. Marked Cartier Par...
Metal, Gold Plate
$696Sale Price|46% Off
H 11.82 in W 8.27 in D 4.14 in
Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Alarm Table Clock and Lamp by Bayard France 1930s
By Bayard
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Alarm Table Clock and Lamp by Bayard France 1940s Dimensions: 21x11x30cm Gorgeous design this alarm clock was made by the French clock makers Bayard. Ver...
Brass
Vintage Hermes “Lipstick” Lighter Working
By Hermès
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful vintage lighter by the Iconic French firm of Hermes. The lighter works on lighter fluid with a reservoir on the bottom that’s is accessed via a little screw. The spark is...
Metal
$480 / set
H 2.75 in Dm 4.72 in
1970s Stunning Purple Smoking Set By Antonio Imperatore in Murano Glass.
By Cristallerie Antonio Imperatore
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Stunning purple smoking set by Antonio Imperatore in Murano glass. Made in Italy The items are in excellent condition. The table lighter works perfectly, This smoking set is go...
Murano Glass
$687Sale Price|54% Off
H 4.73 in Dm 3.94 in
Antique Three Perfumes Scent Bottles In Mother of Pearl and Silver Metal Heart
Located in Wembley, GB
Vintage Set of 3 Perfume / Snuff Bottles – Handmade Seashell with Silver Inlay, Mother of Pearl Finish This exquisite set of three vintage perfume or snuff bottles is a rare and uni...
Alabaster, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$3,530
H 82.68 in W 71.66 in D 21.66 in
art deco French wardrobe in the style of Maurice Dufrène from the 1930s
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large 1930s art deco wardrobe in the style of Maurice Dufrène. This armoire has two hinged side doors opening onto a series of shelves and a central door with a large mirror opening...
Mirror, Wood
$356Sale Price|40% Off
H 3.625 in W 2.5 in D 0.2 in
Art Deco Sterling Combination Coin Compact Card Case, American, circa 1920
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Art Deco sterling combination coin compact card or cigarette Case, American, circa 1920 by Webster Co. Rectangular cushion shape with hand chain attached. Opens to reveal half and fu...
Sterling Silver
$418Sale Price|30% Off
H 275 in Dm 2.25 in
Ronson England 1929 Deco RonDeLight Steel Table Lighter Black & Cream Lacquer
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson
Located in Miami, FL
A ball table lighter designed by Ronson. Very beautiful RonDeLight Junior desk lighter, created in England by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1929. This is a ...
Steel
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine quality Japanese vase from the time of Emperor Meiji, 1868 to 1912. Of a baluster form with slightly lobed shoulders, the body is adorned with a finely detailed shaded cloison...
Metal
$1,385 / set
H 2.4 in W 1.4 in D 0.48 in
Dupont by Davidoff Ligne 1 Cigarette Lighter Made in France Stamped 1E9DY06
By Davidoff 1
Located in Reading, Berkshire
S.T Dupont for Davidoff Black Laque De Chine Ligne 1 Pocket Cigarette Lighter Made in France Stamped 1E9DY06 With Black Leather Branded Davidoff Slip Case 2.5" x 1.4" x 0.48" S....
Lacquer
$2,089Sale Price|30% Off
H 5.25 in W 3.45 in D 0.39 in
MYLFLAM ENGLAND Dublin 1949 Compendium Lighter Case In .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
A compendium lighter cigarette case made in England. This is a very rare compendium cigarettes and lighter case, created in Dublin England during the post-war back in 1947. The enti...
Sterling Silver
$4,039
H 4.34 in W 0.91 in D 2.37 in
Cigarette Case red lines and and hand-engraved finishing Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Vertical cigarette case in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire-enameled red stripes and hand-engraved finishing. In a modern contemporary style. Measurements cm. 6 x 2.3 cm high. 11. ...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
$40,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.08 in Dm 10.24 in
Émile Gallé Antique Cameo Glass Table Lamp, Art Nouveau, France, 1900
By Émile Gallé
Located in CABA, AR
Rare Antique French Galle Signed Cut-Cameo Lamp with Original Signed Galle Cut-Cameo Shade, in Red and Yellow Sunset Colors. The lamp features a masterful design with a vibrant palet...
Bronze
$4,954
H 0.95 in W 2.29 in D 4.06 in
Cigarette Case light blue cabochon sapphire and hand-engraved finishing Salimben
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Handbag cigarette case in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fire enamel. Opening with spring button. Size cm. 6.3 x 9.7 x 1.5. Weight gr. 215. Created in Art Deco style for Cartie...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Cigarette Case black lines Art Deco style Salimbeni
By Cartier, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Handbag cigarette case in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fire enamel. Opening with spring button. Size cm. 6.3 x 9.7 x 1.5. Weight gr. 215. Created in Art Deco style for Cartier...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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.
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.
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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.
Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.