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Harp Musical Instrument

Pedal Harp with Figural Decoration, circa 1780
Pedal Harp with Figural Decoration, circa 1780

Pedal Harp with Figural Decoration, circa 1780

Located in Greding, DE

Pedal harp with a gilt capital-form head and column, resting on a base with a ribbed frieze and lion-paw feet. The soundboard of the otherwise black lacquered body is decorated with...

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Antique 1780s Empire Musical Instruments

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Other

An Arched Harp (Saung Gauk), Burma, 20th Century
An Arched Harp (Saung Gauk), Burma, 20th Century

An Arched Harp (Saung Gauk), Burma, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

An Arched Harp (Saung Gauk), Burma, 20th Century lacquered and parcel gilt wood body with glass inlay and relief decoration, with deerskin soundboard and long curved neck made of th...

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20th Century Burmese Musical Instruments

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Glass, Giltwood

18th Century Louis XVI French Chinoiserie Carved Walnut Pedal Harp
18th Century Louis XVI French Chinoiserie Carved Walnut Pedal Harp

18th Century Louis XVI French Chinoiserie Carved Walnut Pedal Harp

Located in Dallas, TX

This exceptional piece of craftsmanship showcases the refinement and artistry of late 18th-century French musical instruments, combining both sculptural and decorative appeal.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Musical Instruments

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Maple

English Regency Style Giltwood & Brass Double Action 7-Pedal Harp
English Regency Style Giltwood & Brass Double Action 7-Pedal Harp

English Regency Style Giltwood & Brass Double Action 7-Pedal Harp

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency style satinwood and gilt trim harp having brass forty-six string, double action 7-pedal function with fluted columnar support surmounted by a crown finial, over a sym...

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20th Century British Art Deco Musical Instruments

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Brass

Large Gilt Bronze Mounted Maple Harp by Pleyel, Wolff, Lyon and Cie
Large Gilt Bronze Mounted Maple Harp by Pleyel, Wolff, Lyon and Cie

Large Gilt Bronze Mounted Maple Harp by Pleyel, Wolff, Lyon and Cie

By Pleyel

Located in London, GB

The renowned Parisian firm manufactured musical instruments including pianos, harpsichords and harps, made from the finest of materials and often very finely decorated.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Musical Instruments

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique English Choir Trophy Award Plaque Copper Repousse c1938 Lyre Harp
Antique English Choir Trophy Award Plaque Copper Repousse c1938 Lyre Harp

Antique English Choir Trophy Award Plaque Copper Repousse c1938 Lyre Harp

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique English Choir Trophy Award Plaque Copper Repousse c1938 Lyre Harp. Direct from England, just arrived in our most recent container, we have several of these one-of-a-kind Eng...

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Vintage 1930s British Other Musical Instruments

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Copper

Antique Harp C1920 Rudolph Wurlitzer Gilt W Birdeye Maple & Inlay Starke Model
Antique Harp C1920 Rudolph Wurlitzer Gilt W Birdeye Maple & Inlay Starke Model

Antique Harp C1920 Rudolph Wurlitzer Gilt W Birdeye Maple & Inlay Starke Model

By Wurlitzer

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and in excellent antique condition with minimal wear. This Harp by the Rudolph Wurlitzer co. was well taken care of by its previous owners. C1920 with 45 strings and 7 peda...

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Vintage 1920s American Biedermeier Musical Instruments

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Gesso, Birdseye Maple, Maple, Giltwood

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Erard Gothic Concert Harp Maple and Gold
Erard Gothic Concert Harp Maple and Gold

Erard Gothic Concert Harp Maple and Gold

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H 70.48 in W 21.26 in D 44.1 in

Erard Gothic Concert Harp Maple and Gold

By Sébastien Érard

Located in London, GB

Erard, Paris Gothic Harp Maple and Gold c1850. Sebastian Erard was the harpmaker in Paris who designed the double action system for the harp which is found with minor variations in a...

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Antique 19th Century French Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

ON SALE Harp Signed Couisineau Louis XVI Period
ON SALE Harp Signed Couisineau Louis XVI Period

ON SALE Harp Signed Couisineau Louis XVI Period

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H 65 in W 18 in D 32 in

ON SALE Harp Signed Couisineau Louis XVI Period

Located in San Francisco, CA

Measures: 65'' H X 18'''W X 32''D. (musical instrument).

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Antique Late 18th Century French Rococo Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

19th French Fine "Naderman" Harp in gilded wood
19th French Fine "Naderman" Harp in gilded wood

19th French Fine "Naderman" Harp in gilded wood

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence

Harp red lacquer and gilded wood. Bears the inscription: " Naderman in Paris " on the table lemon . Under the base iron mark Naderman , 1819 and serial number : N° 173 Interior me...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Musical Instruments

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Giltwood

18th Century French Harp Period Louis XVI circa 1791 Free Shipping
18th Century French Harp Period Louis XVI circa 1791 Free Shipping

18th Century French Harp Period Louis XVI circa 1791 Free Shipping

By Renault & Chatelain 1

Located in Ettlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg

As it was the favorite instrument of Marie-Antoinette, interest in the harp increased in the Parisian nobility.

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Musical Instruments

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Iron

19th Century English Gothic Revival Giltwood Bird's-Eye Marble Harp
19th Century English Gothic Revival Giltwood Bird's-Eye Marble Harp

19th Century English Gothic Revival Giltwood Bird's-Eye Marble Harp

By Sébastien Érard

Located in Wels, AT

By Sebastian and Pierre Erard's, 18. Great Marlborough Street, London, Patent No. 5823. Typical form, the columnar support surmounted by a hexagonal collonade applied saintly figures.

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Antique 1820s English Gothic Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Painting on Textile by Jean Picard Le Doux
Painting on Textile by Jean Picard Le Doux

Painting on Textile by Jean Picard Le Doux

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H 62 in W 56.5 in D 1 in

Painting on Textile by Jean Picard Le Doux

By Jean Picart Le Doux

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large wall art of musical instruments with harp, banjo, guitar, and piano among a nature background with vines, birds and butterflies.

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Mid-20th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Harp by Sebastian Erard, Musical Instrument from 1897
Late 19th Century Harp by Sebastian Erard, Musical Instrument from 1897

Late 19th Century Harp by Sebastian Erard, Musical Instrument from 1897

By Sébastien Érard

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful musical instrument with feet in the shape of winged mythical creatures and an elaborately designed shaft in the Gothic style.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Gothic Revival Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique parcel gilt musical harp by Lyon and Healy
Antique parcel gilt musical harp by Lyon and Healy

Antique parcel gilt musical harp by Lyon and Healy

Located in Houston, TX

The sculptured case is in exceptional condition with Beautiful gilding. It has seven pedals and the inscription On the case indicates it was made by a Chicago firm by The name of Ly...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Musical Instruments

Materials

Giltwood

Harp Signed by Sebastian Erard's Patent Harp N. 881 N. 18, 1808-1809
Harp Signed by Sebastian Erard's Patent Harp N. 881 N. 18, 1808-1809

Harp Signed by Sebastian Erard's Patent Harp N. 881 N. 18, 1808-1809

Located in Milan, IT

Erard (Strasbourg, 5th April 1752-Passy, 5th August 1831) was a French musical instrument maker. He specialized in the construction of pianos, harpsichords and harps, developing the ...

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Antique Early 1800s British Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Antique 'Grecian Harp' by Érard
Antique 'Grecian Harp' by Érard

Antique 'Grecian Harp' by Érard

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H 66.93 in W 22.45 in

Antique 'Grecian Harp' by Érard

Located in London, GB

This impressive harp by the French maker Érard is stylistically ‘Grecian’, its decorative motifs being drawn largely from Greco-Roman precedents. The Classical influences can be seen...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Classical Greek Musical Instruments

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Ormolu, Bronze

World of Interiors Gothic Gilded Harp
World of Interiors Gothic Gilded Harp

World of Interiors Gothic Gilded Harp

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H 68.5 in W 34 in D 19 in

World of Interiors Gothic Gilded Harp

Located in Sheffield, MA

Wonderful as a sculptural piece or have someone fully restore to its original grand condition. Intricate figures adorn this once magnificent piece.
Keywords: Musical Instrum...

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Antique 19th Century American Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

American Birds Eye Maple Gilt Harp
American Birds Eye Maple Gilt Harp

American Birds Eye Maple Gilt Harp

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H 69.5 in W 18 in D 37 in

American Birds Eye Maple Gilt Harp

By Browne & Buckwell

Located in Charleston, SC

American Birds Eye Maple and gilt harp with floral painting, lions paw feet, and carved evangelical figures. Signed Browne & Buckwell. New York

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Antique 19th Century American Musical Instruments

Antique 19th c. Harp Case c. 1890
Antique 19th c. Harp Case c. 1890

Antique 19th c. Harp Case c. 1890

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H 75 in W 46 in D 28 in

Antique 19th c. Harp Case c. 1890

By Lyon & Healy

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT This is an original professional touring harp case. The case is covered in canvas and trimmed in wood and metal cladding. The touring dates and cities are stamped on both side...

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Antique Late 19th Century Industrial Musical Instruments

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Metal

Late 18th Century Cousineau Single Action Pedal Harp
Late 18th Century Cousineau Single Action Pedal Harp

Late 18th Century Cousineau Single Action Pedal Harp

By Georges Cousineau

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1770s pedal harp manufactured by Georges Cousineau (1733-1800), a French luthier who specialized in harps; Cousineau's signature is present on the soundboard as well as the city o...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Rococo Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century English Giltwood and Satinwood Harp
Early 19th Century English Giltwood and Satinwood Harp

Early 19th Century English Giltwood and Satinwood Harp

Located in Essex, MA

Early 19th Century English Giltwood and Satinwood Harp. Length given below is for widest point.

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Antique 19th Century English Musical Instruments

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Giltwood, Satinwood

Dramatic Italian Ebonized and Gilded Neoclassical Style Harp
Dramatic Italian Ebonized and Gilded Neoclassical Style Harp

Dramatic Italian Ebonized and Gilded Neoclassical Style Harp

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Magnificent black and gold neoclassical harp with lovely carved figural details, gold stars and embellishments. Should be restrung to play music, but it's a sculptural piece of art a...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Neoclassical Musical Instruments

19thc Original Painted Surface Patriotic Harp W/ Eagle & Shield
19thc Original Painted Surface Patriotic Harp W/ Eagle & Shield

19thc Original Painted Surface Patriotic Harp W/ Eagle & Shield

Located in Los Angeles, CA

FANTASTIC ORIGINAL PAINTED SURFACE 19THC HARP.THIS PAINT DECORATED HARP HAS THE ORIGINAL OLD GILDED TRIM AND PAINTED EAGLE ON TOP OF A PAINTED RED,WHITE,BLUE AMERICAN SHIELD.THE COND...

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Antique 19th Century American Musical Instruments

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Wood

Rare Harp, 18th Century, Wood Painted with Flowers, Landscape, France
Rare Harp, 18th Century, Wood Painted with Flowers, Landscape, France

Rare Harp, 18th Century, Wood Painted with Flowers, Landscape, France

By Renault & Chatelain 1

Located in Paris, FR

Besides being musical instruments they were undoubtedly prized as object d'art when displayed in the gilded salons of the era.

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Antique 1790s French Baroque Musical Instruments

Materials

Beech, Lacquer

Antique Ward Stilson Mahogany 9584 Automatic Harp Music Box 22"
Antique Ward Stilson Mahogany 9584 Automatic Harp Music Box 22"

Antique Ward Stilson Mahogany 9584 Automatic Harp Music Box 22"

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th century Ward-Stilson automatic harp. Charmingly carved hand dheld hardwood harp with eight strings, fitted with a hand wound music box in the soundboard, decorated with an...

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Early 20th Century Musical Instruments

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Mahogany

William iv, Jackson Late Egan Irish Satin & Gilt Wood Harp
William iv, Jackson Late Egan Irish Satin & Gilt Wood Harp

William iv, Jackson Late Egan Irish Satin & Gilt Wood Harp

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A decorative Irish gilt and satin wood harp in country house condition, produced around 1837/1839. The Harp is in very much untouched condition, elderly word worn is apparent. The...

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Antique Early 19th Century Irish William IV Musical Instruments

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Satinwood

Fantastic Paint Decorated 19thc Hand Held Harp W/ Eagle & Shield
Fantastic Paint Decorated 19thc Hand Held Harp W/ Eagle & Shield

Fantastic Paint Decorated 19thc Hand Held Harp W/ Eagle & Shield

Located in Los Angeles, CA

THIS WONDERFUL WORKING HARP IS ALL ORIGINAL PAINT AND ORIGIN PAPER LABEL FROM THE MAKER .ORIGINALLY FROM CHICAGO ,ILL. THE GILDING IS ALSO ALL ORIGINAL AND IN VERY GOOD CONDITION.THE...

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Antique 19th Century American Musical Instruments

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Pine

Early 19th Century Regency Satin & Gilt Wood Harp Country House
Early 19th Century Regency Satin & Gilt Wood Harp Country House

Early 19th Century Regency Satin & Gilt Wood Harp Country House

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A wonderfully decorative early 19th century harp, decorated with gesso applied grecian figures and motifs. The harp has had a hard life, with elderly repairs, knocks and plenty of ...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Musical Instruments

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Satinwood

English Gilt Wood & Black Lacquered Harp, Signed Sebastian Erards, Circa 1805
English Gilt Wood & Black Lacquered Harp, Signed Sebastian Erards, Circa 1805

English Gilt Wood & Black Lacquered Harp, Signed Sebastian Erards, Circa 1805

By Sébastien Érard

Located in Charleston, SC

English gilt carved wood and black lacquered harp with signed brass mounts, gilded floral swags, ram's head, and lyre carved motif. Sound board is stenciled with flanking figures ter...

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Antique 19th Century English George III Musical Instruments

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Brass

19th Century Satin & Gilt Wood Harp Sébastien Érard Country House Faded Grander
19th Century Satin & Gilt Wood Harp Sébastien Érard Country House Faded Grander

19th Century Satin & Gilt Wood Harp Sébastien Érard Country House Faded Grander

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A wonderfully decorative early 19th century harp, decorated with gesso applied grecian figures and motifs. The harp has had a hard life, with elderly repairs, knocks and plenty of ...

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Antique 19th Century British Regency Musical Instruments

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Satinwood, Giltwood

Antique French Ebonised Parcel Gilt Harp circa 1780
Antique French Ebonised Parcel Gilt Harp circa 1780

Antique French Ebonised Parcel Gilt Harp circa 1780

Located in London, GB

Condition: In excellent condition - please note that we are selling this harp as a decorative object not as a musical instrument.

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Antique 1780s French More Furniture and Collectibles

Finely Carved Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils, circa 1900
Finely Carved Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils, circa 1900

Finely Carved Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils, circa 1900

Located in Shippensburg, PA

At the chair apex is a carving of a “bouquet” of various musical instruments: harps, sheet music, horns, flutes; with a setting of roses and leaves around them.

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

19th Century Jalisco Mexican Harp
19th Century Jalisco Mexican Harp

19th Century Jalisco Mexican Harp

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H 57 in W 18 in D 52.5 in

19th Century Jalisco Mexican Harp

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a stunning 19th century Jalisco Mexican Harp. Made in Mexico circa 1880 of walnut and maple. This is what is commonly referred to as a Jalisco Harp (see history later i...

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Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Country Musical Instruments

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Maple, Walnut, Pine

Antique Gothic Revival Harp by Erard
Antique Gothic Revival Harp by Erard

Antique Gothic Revival Harp by Erard

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H 70.08 in W 21.26 in D 35.83 in

Antique Gothic Revival Harp by Erard

Located in London, GB

Antique Gothic Revival harp by Erard French, c. 1880 Height 178cm, width 54cm, depth 91cm Of typical form by the famed instrument maker Érard.

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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

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Harp Musical Instrument For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal harp musical instrument for your home. Each harp musical instrument for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, giltwood and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer harp musical instrument, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A harp musical instrument is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Empire, Regency and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made harp musical instrument over the years, but those crafted by Sébastien Érard, Browne & Buckwell and I&I Erat are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right Musical-instruments for You

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.

Whether you’re playing them or merely displaying them, vintage musical instruments, when cared for properly, can be a wonderful addition to any space. At between four and five feet in length, an elegant early-1900s Steinway & Sons baby grand piano will undoubtedly steal the show if you’re thinking of yielding some precious real estate to one of these American classics, but maybe you’re simply shopping for art to warm the bare walls of your new apartment or weekend home.

For your living room, maybe you’ve already hunted down portraits by Gered Mankowitz, a celebrated 1960s-era photographer who spent his life capturing iconic images of music’s biggest stars. If you’ve got more space to work with there — or perhaps you need some entertainment room ideas — consider positioning an old guitar as a focal point. If a room has no distinguishing architectural features, you could create a prominent focal point with trending paint colors, stylish shelving, an arrangement of flowers or by wall-mounting a spectacularly aging early-20th-century guitar or other stringed instrument.

Alternatively, much in the way that you might group a collection of artwork to hang salon-style, 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. Think of them as eye-catching ornamental flourishes that you can bring to end tables in a common area, to the top of a desk or to a mid-century storage cabinet.

Bring culture and creativity into your space with decades-old plywood tabletop radios or musical instruments from all over the world — be they drums from Africa or harps from France. Even if you’re not exactly getting the band back together, we can promise that the range of antique and vintage instruments on 1stDibs can help strike a meaningful chord in your interior design plan.

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