Large French Art Deco Three-Masted Barque Ship Model, 1920
By Anthoine Art Bois
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco Three-Masted Barque Ship Model by Anthoine Art Bois, France, 1920s. This
Metal
$933
H 24.41 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
20th Century Wooden Hand Painted Caravel Ship Model with Leather Sails
Located in Sofia, BG
Large hand carved and hand painted caravel ship model standing on a base with three leather sails
Leather, Wood
$15,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 54 in W 61 in D 15 in
Hand carved Wood Model Sailing Ship model Margaret Sculpture Center Piece LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
United Kingdom, France and Spain. Common in France, in coastal towns either as model ships (generally
Metal
$5,085
H 11.03 in W 47.25 in D 12.6 in
Very Decorative Antique Ship Model with Beautiful Wear and Tear
Located in Beerse, VAN
Beautiful antique ship model made of different types of painted wood. It was most likely made as a
Wood
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.5 in W 53 in D 21 in
Late 19th Century Ship's Model in Crate a Nautical Masterpiece / Object d'art
Located in Wainscott, NY
Late 19th century ship's model in crate is more than a decorative item, its tribute to an age of
Wood
French Ship Model Made in the 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Scale model of a 1,000-ton boat depicting a small freighter used for the coastal cabotage. French
Antique Pond Model Ship
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique pond model. Ca 1890-1910. Originally purchased in Europe. Really nice model. Great size
Late 19th Century Handmade Wooden Ship Model from France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century handmade wooden ship model from France.
Wood
French Prisoner-of-War Bone Ship Model, HMS Victory
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Prisoner-of-War Bone Ship Model, HMS Victory Circa 1800 This exceptional Napoleonic-era
Bone, Natural Fiber, Glass
Fine French Naval Ship Model with Rigging, Late 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This remarkable handcrafted ship model represents a classic three-masted sailing vessel, executed
Fabric, Walnut
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H 21.66 in W 45.28 in D 15.75 in
French Captain Cousteau Ocean Research Ship Model under Plexiglass, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice and rare Captain Cousteau Ocean research ship model under plexiglass from the 1950s.
French Ship in Glass Case ca. 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful antique model of a three mast ship in wood and string with tied sails and painted details
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H 24.5 in W 31.5 in D 8.5 in
Mid-Century Spanish Carved Armada Style Model Ship the "Fragata Espanola, 1780"
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant and majestic frigate model was crafted in Spain, circa 1950. Named "Frigata Espana
String, Fabric, Wood
"France II" Large Model Ship
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"France II" large model ship."France II" was a French sailing ship and the second of that name. She
Fabric, Wood
French Marine Model Military Ship, circa 1950s
Located in Dallas, TX
French marine model military ship, circa 1950s. Vintage French naval patrol boat model ship boat
19th c. Ship Model
Located in New Orleans, LA
Hand hewn wooden model with exceptional detail - wooden pegs throughout
French Prisoner-of-war Bone Ship Model, HMS Victory
Located in New Orleans, LA
, from dominoes and decorative boxes to large-scale guillotines. Ship models such as this were among the
Bone, Horn
Handmade Vintage French Folk Art Pirate's Ship Model on Stand
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Highly detailed handmade vintage French wooden pirate's ship. This awesome model would add loads of
Wood
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H 74 in W 80 in D 31 in
Large Ship Model of La Sirene with Cannons & Mermaid Masthead, France circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive large ship model depicts the French vessel “La Sirene." This three-masted ship of
Metal
20th Century Australia Ship Model under Glass, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
20th Century model representing the Australia ship. Made with plastic and presents under a glass
Glass, Plastic
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H 30.71 in W 33.86 in D 12.6 in
Sailing Ship Model Called "L'étoile" under Glass Protection, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Sailing ship model called "l'étoile" (The star) under Glass protection, 1950s The glass is split
Wooden Model Ship with French Flag
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Wooden model schooner with masts, canon balls, emergency row boat, and French flag, c. 1900
French Prisoner of War Ship Model, Le Héros
Located in New Orleans, LA
French prisoner during the Napoléonic Wars. Entitled "Le Héros", the model depicts a 74-gun ship-of-the
Bone
French, 19th Century, Model Ship in a Glass Bottle
Located in Buisson, FR
A very rare model ship within a bottle. These most collectible pieces can be described as folk art
Glass, Wood
Model of the French Ship Astrolabe in Display Case
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Model of the French Ship Astrolabe in display case The Astrolabe was built by Toulon Shipyard
Wood
Ship Model of HMS Victory, mid-20th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This finely crafted model represents HMS Victory, the legendary British first-rate ship of the line
Fruitwood
Large 19th Century Naval Ship Model of HMS Victory
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This impressive large scale model represents HMS Victory, the iconic British first-rate ship of the
Walnut
French Early 20th Century Naive Ship / Boat Diorama
Located in Buisson, FR
Early 20th century diorama of a three masted ship in full sail in a choppy sea of white-capped
Wood
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H 13.25 in W 16.5 in D 7 in
French Model Carved Battle Ship & Miniature Decorative Sculpture Antiques LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A beautiful 19th century painted wood model of a French sailing battle ship, It comes with a small
Wood
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H 35.24 in W 49.22 in D 7.29 in
Large Vintage Model, France II, English, Mahogany, Collectible, Ship, Display
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage model of France II. An English, mahogany collectible ship model on display
Mahogany
Sailing Ship Model of the "H.M.S. Bounty 1787"
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This stunning handcrafted model represents the H.M.S. Bounty, a historic ship famously launched in
Bronze
French Handmade Model Ship
Located in Round Top, TX
A beautifully crafted and highly detailed French handmade model ship in its original crate.
Wood
Very Beautiful Set of 22 Ship Models France, Late 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 22 models of bone boats under showcase. France, late 19th century. Dimensions with
Bone, Wood
French Model Ship
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th century iron model ship
Iron
Wooden Sail Ship Model
Located in New York, NY
With unusual feature of sails that are made of carved wood.
Wood, String
Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone Ship Model
Located in Washington, DC
Early 19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone Ship Model with nicely detailed rigging
Bone
Hand Carved Merchant Ship Model in Domed Case
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
A model of a late 19th Century French merchant vessel with sails down. Models like these were made
Wood, Glass
Wooden Scale Model of a French, 19th Century, Two-Master Ship
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wooden scale model of a two-master flag ship. French, 19th century.
Wood
Model Ship in a Glass Case with Teak Frame, France, 1960s 'B'
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Great ship model in a very elegant glass and teak case, France, 1960s. Lots of very nice details
Glass, Wood
Model Ship in a Glass Case with Teak Frame, France 1960s 'A'
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Great ship model in a very elegant glass and teak case, France, 1960s. Lots of very nice details
Glass, Wood
Hull of a Sailing Ship
Located in Walkertshofen, Bavaria
A wooden and iron hull of a sailing ship with old painting, France, 19th century.
Iron
Antique Model of Windjammer Louise
Located in Norwell, MA
Charming antique ship model of the Windjammer Louise sailing through clay waves under full sail. Great antique boat model.
Wood
$18,000
H 12 in W 26.5 in D 10 in
A Polychrome Ship Model of the Paddle Steam Mount Washington, by Fred Nagel 1988
By Fred Nagel
Located in Tarzana, CA
A POLYCHROME SHIP MODEL OF THE PADDLE STEAM MOUNT WASHINGTON Model by F. Nagel, 1988 In a stained wood and glass case with plaque inscribed Mount Washington / Alton Bay Paddle Steame...
Hardwood
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
$39,484
H 8.67 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Impressive sterling silver chess board medieval style chess set. The chess board, made by ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA, was made in white marble and sodalite is supported by a STERLING SIL...
Marble, Sterling Silver
$31,977
H 32.25 in W 44.25 in D 3 in
19th Century Scottish Highland landscape oil painting of Loch Lubnaig
By Alfred de Breanski Sr.
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Alfred de Breanski Snr British, (1852-1928) The Head of Loch Lubnaig Oil on canvas, signed & transcribed verso Image size: 23.5 inches x 35.5 inches Size including frame: 32.25 inch...
Canvas, Oil
$71,790Sale Price|20% Off
H 45.28 in W 59.45 in D 2.76 in
Alberto Carlieri, Capriccio with Christ and the Adulteress, Oil on Canvas
By Alberto Carlieri
Located in IT
Alberto Carlieri (Italy-Roma 1672-1720), "Christ and the adulteress", Oil on canvas, with frame cm H 115 x L 151 x 6.5, only canvas H 98.5 x L 135 cm good conservation conditions ...
Canvas
$125,000
H 24.81 in W 17.72 in D 9.85 in
Purple Amethyst “Harp" phantom White calcites Decorative object Sculpture
Located in London, GB
This museum-quality Amethyst “harp” from Artigas, Uruguay, is a natural sculpture of exceptional beauty and rarity. The piece features a harmonious arrangement of high-quality Amethy...
Amethyst, Quartz
$23,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 16 in Dm 6.5 in
20th Century Nine Crystal Decanters and Nine Georg Jensen Sterlingsilver Labels
By Georg Jensen, Baccarat
Located in North Miami, FL
This remarkable collection of crystal decanters, dating from the 20th century, comprises nine exquisite pieces, each paired with a corresponding Danish silver decanter label, skillfu...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Handmade Plank on Frame Ship Model, H.M.S. Pelican
Located in Woodbury, CT
A beautiful example of the craft of ship modeling, this sloop has all the details the original would have had and the model maker left the lower half of the hull exposed to reveal th...
Tulipwood
Untitled
By Richard Pousette-Dart
Located in Miami, FL
Acrylic on masonite. This is a pivotal work in deep and radiant cobalt blue from 1950. It dipicts calligraphic and hieroglyph structures over a grid and pyramidal base by the firs...
Masonite, Acrylic
$446,033
H 70.87 in W 125.99 in D 2.17 in
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
Other
Cartier Gold Carriage Clock
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This hour repeater carriage clock by the esteemed Cartier is a masterpiece of luxury and craftsmanship, created circa 1900. Finished in gold, diamonds and cabochon moonstone with an ...
Agate, Gold, Enamel
A large red coral branch from Wunderkammer, Italy 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
This large branch of Mediterranean coral, 'Corallium Rubrum' is mounted on a gilt bronze base. The creation of the vase-shaped base involves various techniques: lost wax casting, mol...
Coral, Bronze
$24,154Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 46 in D 2 in
Morning Gun - British Old Master naval marine seascape ships art oil painting
By Peter Monamy
Located in Hagley, England
This superb British Old Master marine oil painting is attributed to Peter Monamy. Painted circa 1730 it depicts Morning Gun - A morning gun is a gun fired at the first note of revei...
Oil
$7,794
H 57 in W 56 in D 16 in
Steam Yacht "Corsair" of 1930, Ship Model in Wood Display Case with Table
Located in Norwell, MA
Steam yacht model of J.P. Morgan's "Corsair IV" mounted into a custom glass and mahogany display case with table. This model is outfitted with raised paneled mahogany cab...
Brass
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and ...
Silver
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.
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.
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.