Marine Collectibles
Antique Early 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Taxidermy
Shell
2010s Chinese Books
Paper
Antique 1890s Nautical Objects
Paint
20th Century Models and Miniatures
Antique 19th Century French Collectible Jewelry
Gold
20th Century Nautical Objects
Late 20th Century French Other Pillows and Throws
Cotton
Vintage 1970s American Books
Paper
Antique 1890s Nautical Objects
Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Taxidermy
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Taxidermy
Shell
Antique Late 19th Century German Maps
Paper
Vintage 1930s American Nautical Objects
Brass
Vintage 1950s North American Nautical Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Cotton, Velvet
Antique 1890s American Nautical Objects
Brass
Vintage 1940s Japanese Other Aviation Objects
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Taxidermy
Shell
Vintage 1940s North American Nautical Objects
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Nautical Objects
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pillows and Throws
Acrylic
Vintage 1960s French Bedroom Sets
Wood
Antique 1820s English Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique 1890s English Nautical Objects
Brass
2010s Chinese Books
Paper
Antique 19th Century British George IV Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s English Scientific Instruments
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Taxidermy
Shell, Glass
2010s Korean Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Wood
Vintage 1920s European Historical Memorabilia
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Cotton
Late 20th Century French International Style Pillows and Throws
Cotton
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Steel
Mid-20th Century Industrial Nautical Objects
Brass, Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Brass
Vintage 1960s British Nautical Objects
Metal
Early 20th Century American Industrial Nautical Objects
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1930s Historical Memorabilia
Wool
Antique 1870s English Nautical Objects
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Acrylic
Antique 1770s Maps
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pillows and Throws
Linen
Antique Late 19th Century English Nautical Objects
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Brass
Late 20th Century Nautical Objects
Shell
Early 20th Century Bohemian Nautical Objects
Rope
Antique 1830s Arms, Armor and Weapons
Paper
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Toys and Dolls
Wood
Late 20th Century American Nautical Objects
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1960s Polish Industrial Nautical Objects
Aluminum, Iron
Vintage 1980s American Models and Miniatures
Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Brass, Metal
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Finding the Right Collectibles-curiosities for You
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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