Miniature Salesman Sample
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
20th Century American Rustic Living Room Sets
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 1890s American Victorian Toys
Oak
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
20th Century French Mission Toys
Wicker
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Models and Miniatures
Burl
Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures
Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Chippendale Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Steel
Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Metal
Antique Early 1900s French Models and Miniatures
Marble
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Models and Miniatures
Brass, Nickel
Mid-20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Steel
Early 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Models and Miniatures
Metal
Early 20th Century German Models and Miniatures
Aluminum, Iron
20th Century Models and Miniatures
Iron
Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Steel
Antique Early 1900s Models and Miniatures
Cherry
Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Models and Miniatures
Wood, Cherry
Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Models and Miniatures
Steel, Iron
Antique 1890s American Industrial Models and Miniatures
Copper, Iron
Antique 19th Century English Regency Models and Miniatures
Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Models and Miniat...
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Toys and Dolls
Rattan
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Toys
Wood
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Historical Memorabilia
Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Primitive Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Toys and Dolls
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Wood, Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wool
Antique 1860s European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Kingwood
Early 20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Wood
Antique 1880s English Victorian Models and Miniatures
Copper
Antique 19th Century Dutch Models and Miniatures
Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Oak
Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Models and Miniatures
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Chrome, Metal
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Walnut, Pine
Antique 1860s European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Classical Models and Miniatures
Walnut
Antique 1850s American Empire Models and Miniatures
Oak, Pine
Antique 19th Century Historical Memorabilia
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Models and Miniatures
Metal
Antique 19th Century Early Victorian Models and Miniatures
Glass, Pine
Early 20th Century French Toys and Dolls
Cherry
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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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