Munich Olympic Souvenir Spoon, Stuttgart TV Tower Souvenir Pen, Germany 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Size listed in the dimensions section refers to the TV Tower motif. A delightful addition for collectors of vintage travel memorabilia, mid-century design, or Olympic history.
Metal
Rohan Harris Monumental Wall-Hanging 10ft Oil Painting "Europa and the Ball"
Located in Nottingham, GB
Its extraordinary proportions give the painting a commanding architectural presence, making it particularly suited to a large interior or collection of film and television memorabili...
Canvas
Vintage RAI Sandokan Promotional Poster by Gemma Fiorentini & Michela Papadia
Located in Roma, IT
A remarkable example of Italian graphic design from the late twentieth century, this poster is highly decorative and collectible, appealing to enthusiasts of vintage advertising, tel...
Beech, Paper
Unavailable
H 14.97 in W 16.54 in D 14.57 in
1950s Bush Radio Bakelite Television Mod. TV22 Made in England
Located in Milan, IT
1950s vintage bakelite television Mod. TV22 produced by Bush Radio and made in England. Television is not currently functioning. Collector's note: The company was founded in...
Bakelite, Glass
1950s Portable Tube TV Deluxe RCA Victor Television New Jersey
By RCA Victor
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1956 Streamlined Style Midcentury Modern Original Deluxe RCA Victor Television Portable Tube TV with handle at the top and an Antenna. George Jetson era! 14.25 d x 13.38 w x 12.5 Pre...
Metal, Brass, Steel
Braun FS-80 Television by Dieter Rams, 1964
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Braun FS-80 Television designed by Dieter Rams ca. 1964 in plastic, glass, and powder coated steel. A rare offering, these televisions rarely surface. Recently seen in the Apple TV a...
Plastic
Modernist Orange Space Age Sharp Television, Model 3s-111 R
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Modernist Space Age sharp television, model 3S-111 R..JAPAN, circa 1970. Amazing design, tested and in wonderful working condition Note: The TV detaches from the base (which holds...
Plastic
1970’s JVC Nivico 3240SW Videosphere TV Orange
By JVC
Located in Lisboa, PT
Introducing a rare gem from the 1970s—the JVC Videosphere Portable TV, produced in Japan. This iconic orange model, one of the rarest colors, encapsulates the futuristic and innovat...
Plastic
Vintage Orange Sharp 5P 12G Portable Cube TV Space Age, 1970s
By Sharp Corp.
Located in Lisboa, PT
This iconic TV was designed and produced by Sharp Cooperation Osaka, in Japan, during the 1970's. Solid state between portable television sharp 3 S 111 C cubic design. A real space a...
Plastic
1950s I Love Lucy MCM Old Fashioned Sculptural Glass TV Tube Vintage
By RCA
Located in Chula Vista, CA
TV Tube Mid Century Modern Old Fashioned Sculptural Glass TV Tube Days of I Love Lucy MCM Television glass tube 1950s Designed for RCA and Curtis Mathes brand TVs of the Fifties 21 H...
Glass
Vintage Brionvega “Volans 2” 17” Television, 1970s
By Brionvega
Located in Roma, IT
An iconic “Volans 2” 17-inch television by Brionvega, representing one of the most distinctive expressions of Italian radical industrial design from the 1970s. Characterized by its s...
Metal
Vintage JVC “Videosphere” Portable Television Model 3240, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
An iconic JVC “Videosphere” portable television, one of the most recognizable examples of Space Age industrial design from the late 1960s and 1970s. Designed with a futuristic spheri...
Metal
Sold
H 8.67 in W 9.85 in D 11.82 in
Brionvega Algol 11 Television by Marco Zanuso & Richard Sapper, 1964
By Richard Sapper, Marco Zanuso, Brionvega
Located in bari, IT
The Brionvega Algol 11 is characterized by an innovative and bold design, intended to bring the television concept into a more modern era. The body of the television is cubic in shap...
Plastic
Lumorama Vintage Television by Stig Lindberg
By Stig Lindberg
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1950s Television by Stig Lindberg This mid century TV is in excellent condition, but does not work on North American voltage, although I think you can buy a transformer. The...
Oak
Batmobile Pedal Car Shell
Located in Seattle, WA
A great piece of TV memorabilia. The actual Batmobile sold at Barrett-Jackson in January of 2013 for $4.2 million.
Sold
H 16.5 in W 13 in D 1.5 in
Two 20thC Channel 4 Production Painted Wooden Block Logo Idents, c.1990-95
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
These are unique pieces of iconic television memorabilia, a masterclass of design principles, construction, space, colour, perception and mood, and undeniably sculptural in their own...
Softwood
Sold
H 13.25 in W 11 in D 11 in
JVC Videosphere Red Space Helmet Television Black and White Portable TV
Located in Denver, CO
The Videosphere is shaped like an astronaut’s helmet. In the late 1960s, space travel had attracted people’s attention and had a major influence on design in general. There were se...
Plastic
Space Age Retro Yellow Television T.V. Set by G. E. 1975 Works
By Verner Panton, (after) Raymond Loewy, General Electric, Mario Bellini, Gio Ponti
Located in Framingham, MA
Eye Catching rare Space Age portable television set in nice vintage working condition. This would be excellent in any home that wants a cool piece of decor that will be a conversatio...
Glass, Plastic
1950s Iron Advertising Product Display Sign "As Seen on TV"
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual 1950s point of purchase iron wire display sign of a man in a TV with "As Seen on TV" on the base. Not sure of the product that was being promoted, but a great free standing p...
Metal
$2,046
H 39.38 in W 25.2 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Travel Poster For India Manipuri Dancer And Musicians Artwork
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster promoting travel to India featuring a stunning illustration of a Manipuri Dancer in traditional Manipuri bride clothing with a long round stiffened dec...
Paper
$28,564
H 36 in W 45 in D 3 in
Oil on canvas by Francesco Perezzoli the birth of Venus Italy early 18th century
By Francesco Perezzoli
Located in Milan, IT
A northern early XVIII century oil on canvas painting by Francesco Perezzoli (1661–1722), depicting The Birth of Venus. The work is housed in a period giltwood frame, smooth in its c...
Canvas, Giltwood
19th Century Beaux Arts Period Mural Style Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
A late 19th century Baroque revival style Beaux Arts period oil on canvas laid down on board. Most likely this was part of a larger mural at one time. Elaborate still life, beautifu...
Canvas
$45,703
H 59.06 in W 70.87 in D 2.76 in L 59.06 in
Allegory of Louis XIV as protector of the Arts, oil on canvas
Located in Madrid, España
Allegory of Louis XIV as protector of the Arts, oil on canvas, circle of Charles Le Brun, 18th century Dimensions without frame: 135 cm high x 168 cm wide Dimensions with frame: 148...
Canvas
$3,073
H 55.12 in W 49.22 in D 3.94 in
Large original old oil painting from around 1900 with a magnificent frame
Located in Berlin, DE
Exclusive penthouse liquidation from Berlin Mitte. Offered here is a large original old oil painting from around 1900 with a magnificent frame. It is a copy of the famous painter Ti...
Wood
$6,752
H 53.94 in W 78.94 in D 2.56 in
HUGE ANTIQUE 1860 CLASSICAL OIL PAINTiNG OF PUTTI REVEALING THE CHARIOT OF APOL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this huge 19th Century Classical Oil Painting of Putti Revealing The Chariot of Apollo Please note: The del...
Canvas
$2,700
H 40 in W 24.8 in D 0.1 in
AIR-INDIA - INDIAN TRADE FAIR 1968 Rare Original Vintage Airline Travel Poster
Located in Chicago, IL
AIR-INDIA - INDIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRIES FAIR 1968 Rare authentic original vintage airline travel and tourism poster Artist: Anonymous Condition: B Dimensions: 24.8 x 40...
Paper
18th Century Italian Oil Painting on Canvas with Giltwood Frame
Located in Lincoln, GB
Italian Oil Painting on Canvas in a Giltwood Florentine Frame 18th Century This finely painted Italian oil on canvas, presented behind glass, dates from the 18th century and is belie...
Giltwood, Paint
$13,710
H 73.63 in W 51.58 in D 3.15 in
Large Mythological Painting of the Triumph of Venus, Circle of Nicolas Poussin
By Central School of Arts & Crafts
Located in Madrid, ES
Large mythological oil painting of the Triumph of Venus, circle of Nicolas Poussin, 19th century Impressive large-format oil on canvas depicting the triumph of Venus in a marine cort...
Paint
$124,500
H 93.5 in W 61.38 in D 2.38 in
Fine 19th Century Oil on Canvas "Triumph of Flora" Attr. Ferdinand Wagner II
By Ferdinand Wagner II 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and large 19th century Louis XV style Whimsical Neoclassical Revival style Oil on Canvas "The Triumph of Flora" attributed to Ferdinand Wagner II (German, 1847-1927), sch...
Giltwood, Canvas
Vintage Aviaton Poster by Sabena, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage publicity poster for belgian airline company Sabena. 1960s - Belgium Height: 52cm/20.47" Depth: 43cm/16.92" Ref.: 226331
Paper
City of Stuttgart TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Stuttgart television tower. Hand-spun in brass. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or men’s room. Some scratches and a nice patina due to the age.
Brass
$285,000
H 113 in W 163 in D 1 in
Antique 17th Century Flemish Mythological Tapestry Mercury Janus Sabine Women
Located in New York, NY
A museum quality piece, this is an exquisite example of a 17th century antique Flemish mythological tapestry depicting Mercury, Janus, and the Sabine Women. It measures 9.5 x 13.7 ft...
Tapestry, Wool
19th Century, Silver Dredging Spoon
Located in Copenhagen, K
Danish silver dredging spoon from circa 1820.
Silver
Aluminum Munich TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Munich television tower. Hand-spun in metal. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or mans room.
Aluminum
City of Stuttgart TV Television Tower Aluminum Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Stuttgart television tower. Hand-spun in Aluminum, with brass top. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or men’s room. It has a beautiful patina due to...
Brass, Aluminum
$36,000 / set
H 19.25 in Dm 12 in
Minton 19th C Gilt Dessert Service 15 Pc. W/ Parian Figures Hand Painted Roses
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Beyond belief! This set is museum worthy, exhibiting some of the finest workmanship Minton produced. The centerpiece features an exquisite pierced tall basket lifted up by 3 tall Par...
Porcelain
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$9,597Sale Price|30% Off
H 70.87 in W 52.76 in D 29.14 in
Vintage 1980s Playmatic Pinball Trailer, Folk Art Design, 134x74 cm
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Recreational machine model pinball trailer playmatic.
Iron
$11,595
H 14.18 in W 10.63 in D 8.27 in
19th Century Coromandel Vanity Box with Silver Gilt Fitted Interior by Asprey
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Coromandel and Brass bound Dressing Case By Asprey The hinged cover with an inset brass monogram, the base with a jewellery drawer and two fitted internal trays, contai...
Brass, Silver, Vermeil
$17,500 / set
H 15 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Pair of English Polished Steel Ship Lanterns ( Meteorite Firm )
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English polished steel ship lanterns. Signed by maker , Meteorite and stamped Port and Starboard. Dealers please call for trade price.
$2,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 8 in W 6.25 in D 3.5 in
"Girl and Goose, " Rare Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bookends by Bach
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully detailed, with a gorgeous deep patina, this rare pair of bronze bookends by Oscar Bach depict girls holding geese by the neck, like something out of a charming nursery rh...
Bronze
$20,497 / set
H 36 in W 7.25 in D 0.75 in
Dr C Dresser Attri, 18 Cast Iron Floral Staircase Balustrades & the knurl post.
By Coalbrookdale Foundry, Christopher Dresser
Located in London, GB
Dr C Dresser attributed for Colebrookdale Iron Works. A rare set of 18 Anglo-Japanese cast iron stair and/or balcony balustrades including the original knurl post making a long run o...
Iron
Amuneal’s Murphy Bed in Silvered Walnut and Warm Brass
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Designed to feel like a built-in piece of millwork Amuneal’s Murphy bed conceals a queen-sized mattress behind panels of silvered walnut with warm brass inlays. With the bed closed, ...
Brass
One Antique Wood Iron Industrial Rolling Cart
Located in Pasadena, TX
Cast iron wheels for mobility. Posts can be removed to use as a coffee table. See additional photos. Measure: 48" length x 28" depth x 45" height Very good original vintage. A...
Wood
American Solid Brass Five Spoke Ringed Yacht Wheel, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American solid brass five spoke ringed yacht wheel with original brass hub, Late 19th century.
Brass
$7,500
H 32.75 in W 19.5 in D 23 in
Rustic Black Forest Walnut Library Ladder with Carved Branch Design
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Cent) walnut 3 step library ladder with carved branch design. (late 19th cent.)
Walnut
Pair of French Carved Mahogany Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An imposing pair of Louis Philippe Fauteuils Constructed in Honduras Mahogany, standing on swept lappeted gentle 'S' shaped legs to the front, and sabre shaped to the rear, the pa...
Mahogany
19th-Century Silver Plate Epergne and Cruet Service
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant silver plate epergne is a rarity in that it also includes a full, cut-glass cruet set. This service’s delicate central basket is elevated above a plateau holding ten fin...
Silver Plate
Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano
Located in London, GB
This charming antique silver musical box features a singing bird, which appears from an opening oval. The musical box is exquisitely crafted in the shape of a miniature grand piano, ...
Silver
$6,400 / set
H 85.5 in W 51 in D 2 in
19th Century American Victorian Oak Saloon Doors with Bevelled Glass
Located in Queens, NY
2 PairS of American Victorian oak full length saloon doors with bevelled glass center (PRICED PER Pair)
Brass
Delft Garniture Set, 18th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-painted set of blue and white delft porcelain. Three covered vases and two trumpet vases. The lids depict perched birds. The vases depict fishermen in a sailing ship.
Porcelain
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.
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