Architectural miniature staircase model, masterpiece
Located in Delft, NL
Architectural miniature staircase model, masterpiece A miniature staircase model, partly of oak
Early 20th Century Dutch Architectural Models
Oak
Architectural miniature staircase model, masterpiece
Located in Delft, NL
Architectural miniature staircase model, masterpiece A miniature staircase model, partly of oak
Oak
Impressive Architectural Wood Staircase Model, France 1930's
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
fruitwood and secondary woods, this is a large scale 3 story miniature staircase with custom made steel
Fruitwood
Architectural Staircase Model white metal 20th century
Located in MILL, NL
Architectural miniature staircase Elegant miniature spiral / spiral staircase. Made of metal
Metal
Architectural Stair Model, masterpiece
Located in Bilzen, BE
Miniature staircases are very rare, when you realize that such a miniature staircase represented
Wood
Antique Wooden Staircase Model, England, 1920s
Located in San Francisco, CA
This lovely diminutive English staircase model from the 1920's is certain to add interest to doll
Walnut
French Chef d'oeuvre staircase model 1913
Located in MILL, NL
French scale model / maquette / chef d’oeuvre A chef d’oeuvre is a masterpiece that demonstrates that the creator (often an apprentice or student in construction, woodworking or arc...
Oak
19th Century Mastery Staircase Model
Located in Thoree les pins, FR
19th century mastery staircase model.
Wood
Dutch Miniature Staircase Model, Holland, 1920
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
An early 20th century miniature staircase, a model for a stairs that had to be made. This one is
Teak
Early 20th c. Signed Miniature Staircase made by a Compagnon
Located in Houston, TX
Intricately made miniature staircase model with metal balusters and a faux doorway underneath
Metal
Model Staircase, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Model staircase, circa 1900 Exquisitely carved freestanding miniature staircase made of oak.
Oak
19th Century Georgian Model of a Mahogany Stairway, c. 1840
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
particular model is a single staircase leading to a balustraded gallery. Miniature staircases were produced
Wood, Mahogany
Staircase Maquette
Located in Culver City, CA
Tall staircase model made by an apprentice to demonstrate their craft and skill, France circa 1880
Staircase Model
Located in Culver City, CA
Staircase model, used to demonstrate the craftsmanship of the wood worker at the
Wood
Staircase Maquette
Located in Culver City, CA
unusual wooden model made by an apprentice woodworker France circa 1870
Apprentice Staircase
Located in Culver City, CA
Unusually large maquette showing the workmanship of a young apprentice
Wood
Large Architectural Model of a Staircase
Located in Culver City, CA
Three story architectural staircase model, used to demonstrate craftsmanship, paneled sides
Wood
Large Architectural Model of a Staircase
Located in Culver City, CA
Three story architectural staircase model, used to demonstrate craftsmanship, paneled sides
Wood
French Mahogany Staircase, 19th Century Model
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century work of an apprentice after ten years of studies of cabinetmaking. The staircase
Impressive Spiral Staircase Model of Great Proportion, circa 1900
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Great attention to detail
Miniature Wood Staircase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Miniature wood staircase with brass accents.
Brass
English Country House Bar Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
shelves and miniature staircase in mahogany and brass, the molded base top with a central slide, on six
Wood
20th Century Miniature Staircase
Located in Casteren, NL
20th century miniature staircase made from cherry wood. Originates in England, dating
English Midcentury Miniature Staircase Model In Mahogany
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Decorative miniature midcentury carved circular staircase model in mahogany, England, 1950s.
Mahogany
Sold
H 56 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
19th Century French Wood Miniature Antique Spiral Staircase Architectural Model
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
baluster supports on a square base, in a herringbone pattern, in good condition. Miniature staircase were
Wood, Walnut
Antique Architectural Staircase Model Lamp, France, 1930s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Bayonet fitting. Miniature staircases were produced by architects and furniture makers as fanciful
Walnut
Wooden Staircase Model
Located in Winnetka, IL
An apprentice architectural wooden staircase model. The base is not original and is a heavy metal.
Architectural Wooden Staircase Model France, 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
, completely handmade, features a "U" shaped staircase with gilt metal railing. It is typical of the staircases
Metal
Antique French Scale Model Spiral Staircase
Located in Hellerup, DK
- originally made by builders to show a client how the finished product - the staircase - would look like.
Wood
Vintage Mahogany Architectural Model Spiral Staircase
Located in London, GB
This is a superb quality mahogany apprentice's spiral staircase of early 19th century design, with
Sold
H 31 in W 24 in D 18 in
Large Antique French Architect's Model of a Winding Staircase, Display Piece
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This solid walnut and cherrywood model staircase is a rare find. An unusually large-scale model
Cherry, Walnut
Sold
H 27.56 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in
French Sculpture / Model of a spiral staircase, wrought iron and methacrylate
By French House & Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding staircase model made in wrought iron, around 1950, in France. This spiral staircase is
Wrought Iron
Miniature Spiral Staircase
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Miniature spiral staircase measuring 25" tall. 19th Century.
Wood
Miniature Wood Staircase by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
A miniature mahogany wood staircase by Maitland Smith.
Mahogany
Miniature Mahogany Spiral Staircase, Signed Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Classic mahogany spiral staircase design with numerous small steps and turned baluster supports
Mahogany
Fine Mahogany Miniature Spiral Staircase Attrib to Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Made in the Philippines A Model Spiral Staircase with a flat curved bannister and shaped steps
Mahogany
Handcrafted Painted Wood Miniature Spiral Staircase
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted Spiral Staircase Sculpture, for use in Display or Accent Piece
Wood, Faux Bamboo
French Mahogany Miniature Double Spiral Staircase, Model by a Craftsman, 1876
Located in Paris, FR
A French mahogany double spiral staircase (model by a master craftsman), dated 1876 and signed F.B.
Mahogany
Architectural Model Staircase
Located in New York, NY
Handsome Architectural Model Staircase standing just over two feet tall. *Not available for sale
Wood
19th Century Mahogany Architectural Spiral Staircase Model
Located in Concord, MA
19th century mahogany (or rosewood) spiral staircase model. Dimensions: 23 3/4 x 14 inches.
Mahogany
French Compagnon Masterpiece Staircase
Located in Paris, FR
best work. This masterpiece consists of a miniature helicoidal staircase. It combines various
Walnut
Pair of Lighthouse Lamps
Located in London, GB
charming pair of lamps feature miniature door, window and staircase details on the front. Rewired and
19th Century Companions Stairs
Located in Paris, FR
. This masterpiece consists of a miniature helicoidally staircase. It combines various difficulties with
Mahogany
Miniature Staircase Model of Wood
Located in Retie, BE
Miniature staircase model of pine and oakwood. This architect's staircase model of hand carved
Wood
19th Century Glass Dome with Bespoke Miniature Staircase
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
staircase inside of for display. There are many varieties of miniature architects staircase models around
Glass, Wood, Pine
Wonderfully Large Apprentice Wooden Staircase Model
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A charming and with great proportions, late 19th/ early 20th century apprentice staircase model
$1,253Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.35 in W 5.12 in D 3.35 in
Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Smoked Grey Faceted Glass Box, Italy 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Sommerso faceted Murano lidded box in grey and clear glass. Attributed to Flavio Poli, Italy, 1950s. Rectangular faceted box in grey glass submerged into clear gla...
Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$5,344 / set
H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 39.38 in
after Ralph Lauren, Pair Of Large Chrome Armchairs, XXth Century
By Ralph Lauren
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of large chrome armchairs, with rounded tubes, in the art deco style; after model Hudson by the designer Ralph Lauren Editions from the late 80s, seating redone and covered in ...
Chrome
$3,134
H 12.6 in W 11.03 in D 4.73 in
SiGNED VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY ARCHITECTURAL PERSPECTIVE KEY SAFE WALL CABINET
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable Viscount David Linley Architectural Perspective signed and stamped key...
Wood
Italian 19th Century Renaissance Style Dante Walnut Armchair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th century Italian Dante armchair. Beautiful walnut Savonarola armchair with ornately carved decoration throughout. This stately x-base legged chair has rich velvet upholstery, gol...
Velvet, Walnut
Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
By LINLEY London
Located in London, GB
Over the years, British design company Linley has developed expertise in creating scaled versions of famous architectural buildings including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the R...
Maple
Steinway & Sons, Baby Grand Model O Piano, Fully Refurbished, 1911
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Manhasset, NY
Steinway & Sons, Baby Grand Model L Piano, Refurbished Satin Ebony, 1911, 88 Keys, Serial Number 146562 This exceptional 1911 Steinway piano, Model 146561, has undergone a complete ...
Lacquer
$5,595
H 23.23 in W 39.38 in D 13.39 in
19th Spanish Console Table with Two Carved Drawers and Original Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
This large Spanish 19th century features a beautiful one plank rectangular top over a two carved drawer featuring slightly different hardware, is adorned with geometrical motifs and ...
Iron
$4,129
H 10.63 in W 24.81 in D 9.06 in
19th Century, Piece de Maitrise, Architectural Model Roof Square and Round
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Architectural models as these were made by apprentices or master craftsman to apply for a title by their respective guild. In France these craftsmen were known as the 'Compagnons du ...
Softwood
$1,981 / item
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 16.54 in
"Pedro" bar cart Modernist style, painted steel and natural wood
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
With the Pedro trolley, Alessandra pays a loving tribute to her father. The light and functional piece has an interesting detail: the smaller top tray is movable, allowing you to use...
Steel
Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports A Great set of beech Library Steps, the 3 steps are in a spiral formation, they are in good condition, very sturdy and useful An attractiv...
Beech
Vintage Carpenter's Staircase Model
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage carpenter's staircase model from Belgium. Carpenter's created these models to show their craftsmanship.
Wood
$9,900
H 12 in W 13.25 in D 11.5 in
19th Century Belgian Antique Parisian Plaster Architectural Model Capitol
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white, antique Belgian architectural model made of hand crafted plaster of Paris, in good condition. It depicts the Frederik's Church in Copenhagen, Denmark. The main entrance of t...
Plaster
$13,900
H 72.75 in W 51.5 in D 19 in
19th Century Black-White Italian Painted Pine Cabinet, Antique Tuscan Cupboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black-white, grey antique Italian cabinet in the Arte Povera technique, made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The tall, rectangular Tuscan cupboard is composed ...
Metal
$1,500
H 24.75 in Dm 10.25 in
A 20th Century Architectural Wooden Model of a Renaissance Baptistry / Church
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A finely rendered octagonal sided wooden model of a Renaissance Baptistry or Church of very good proportions & scale, showing distinctive Islamic influences as observed in the ei...
Walnut, Plywood
$25,600Sale Price|26% Off
H 56.5 in W 47.25 in D 33.25 in
'Pompeiana' Corner Cabinet by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 2 of 2 in 1988, Signed
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 'much larger than it looks' collectors item is the 'Pompeiana' corner cabinet by Piero Fornasetti, completed in 1988, signed, dated and numbered 2 of 2. Fornasetti cabinets, es...
Brass
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.
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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.