$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
$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
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
Sold
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
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 Phillip Lloyd Powell, Paul Evans
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 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 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
$12,351Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Longwy French Art Deco Ceramic Bowl
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning Art Deco period faience bowl, made in France by the Emaux de Longwy art pottery workshop and dating circa 1920-30s. This earthenware bowl is hand-decorated with Chinoiseri...
Enamel
$1,875
H 2.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.38 in
Dupont Ligne 2 Lacquer American Art Deco (Chrysler Building) Lighter
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Norwood, NJ
This is a limited edition S.T Dupont Ligne 2 Lacquer American Art Deco (Chrysler Building) Lighter. Since the beginning of the 20th Century, Art Deco has influenced many areas of des...
Gold Plate
$750
H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish around Bottom
Located in Warrenton, OR
Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish at Bottom. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing in May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This is an abs...
Coral
$78
H 1.88 in W 1.88 in D 0.5 in
1930's Art Deco Bonjour Navy Ladies Octogonal Makeup Compact w/ Mirror & Puff
Located in Red Lion, PA
1930s Bourjois Art Deco Navy Blue Enamel and Chrome Makeup Compact with Unused Powder and Puff This exquisite 1930s Art Deco Bourjois compact exemplifies the sophistication and mode...
Metal, Enamel
$1,600
H 3.75 in W 2.75 in D 0.33 in
Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, Circa 1815
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, circa 1815 This exceptional English Regency card case, dating to the early 19th century (circa 1810–1825), exempl...
Metal, Sterling Silver
$953 / set
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Cartier 18k Gold Plated Art Deco Pocket Cigarette Lighter, France Boxed
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
$499
H 35.5 in W 35.5 in D 35.5 in
Antique Vintage Wooden English Walking Stick Dress Cane Sterling Silver 1923
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Fine Quality French polished Ebony Lady’s or Gentleman’s Walking Cane with a highly decorative embossed Sterling Silver Grip. First quarter of the Twentieth Century. The Sterlin...
Sterling Silver
Sleek 1930s Art Deco Shagreen Cigarette Case with Golden Interior
Located in Red Lion, PA
Sleek 1930s Art Deco Shagreen Cigarette Case with Golden Interior This sleek Art Deco shagreen cigarette case epitomizes the understated elegance and refinement of 1930s luxury desi...
Metal
$5,300
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
$466
H 0.99 in W 8.12 in D 3.27 in
French Art Deco Bakelite / Catalin Desk Writing Set in Box, France c.1930
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Elegant Art Deco desk writing accessory set from France, dating to the 1930s. The set consists of five coordinated pieces crafted from richly marbled Bakelite in warm amber, caramel,...
Metal
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
$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
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.89 in W 1.69 in D 0.77 in
The Charles London 1947 Pocket Petrol Lighter Guilloche Plated Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
The Charles petrol lighter designed by Meyer Maximilian Levene An exceptional and rare silver-plated 'The Charles' petrol pocket lighter stamped 'The Charles Lighter', made in Londo...
Silver
$384Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 2.75 in Dm 4.72 in
1970s Purple Murano Glass Smoking Set by Antonio Imperatore
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
$167,270
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with black interior. the second one with light grey interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
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.
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.
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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.