Model Engine
STUART TURNER 1898-1906 England Antique Half Beam Steam Engine Model
Located in Miami, FL
Scale model of motor engine designed by Stuart Turner Limited.
This is a scale model of a steam
Category
Antique 1890s English Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Steel, Iron
$2,796 Sale Price
30% Off
H 13.5 in W 12.2 in D 10.1 in
STUART TURNER 1898-1906 England Antique Functional Engine Motor Desk Model
Located in Miami, FL
Scale model of motor engine designed by Stuart Turner Limited.
This is a model of a mill engine
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Copper, Steel, Iron
$1,295 Sale Price
30% Off
H 5.5 in W 3.75 in D 9.1 in
Red Metal Body Track Rail Race Car, Circa 1952
Located in London, GB
all metal design. The engine is a FROG 150, 1.48 cc British made compression ignition model engine
Category
Vintage 1950s British Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
DOLL & CO. 1900 German Antique Steam Twin Cylinders Piston Engine Machine
By Doll et Cie
Located in Miami, FL
Scale model of motor engine designed by Doll & Co.
This is a model of a mill engine created in
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Antique Early 1900s German Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Iron
$1,575 Sale Price
30% Off
H 8 in W 6.5 in D 11 in
Superb Model Steam Engine
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine example of a mid 19th century model steam engine with boiler and a circular saw.
Category
Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles
Antique Iron & Wood Fire Engine Large Model or Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
An antique fire engine model or sculpture, crafted from iron and wood, representing a fire engine
Category
Antique Late 19th Century North American American Classical Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Antique Schaeffer & Budenberg Stationary Steam Engine Model w Copper Boiler
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Schaeffer & Budenberg stationary steam engine model. Made of cast iron
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Copper
$5,600 Sale Price
20% Off
H 20 in W 20 in D 20 in
GRANT SIPP 1895 American Antique Steam Single Piston Engine Motor Scale Model
By Grant Simon
Located in Miami, FL
Scale model of motor engine designed by Grant Sipp.
This is a scale model of a steam engine of 1/4
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Contemporary Art
Materials
Steel, Iron
$2,653 Sale Price
30% Off
H 9.2 in W 15.1 in D 6.5 in
Large Steam Engine Model 'Mamod Steam Wagon' Decorative Shelf Art Vintage Toy
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A lovely old British Made Vintage Steam Engine Model. The piece has good scale and a beautiful
Category
Vintage 1970s Victorian Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$763 Sale Price
20% Off
H 7.25 in W 16 in D 6 in
Ernst Plank Steam Engine
Located in Madrid, ES
The Ernst Plank steam engine is a fascinating and remarkable piece, especially the Union model with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Copper
DOLL & Co. 1900 Germany Crank Windmill Hammermill Steam Engine Tin Toy
By Doll et Cie
Located in Miami, FL
toys and steam engines. The company made and sold model steam engines, steam toys, and steam
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Late Victorian Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
$698 Sale Price
30% Off
H 10.25 in W 6.4 in D 4.5 in
Mid-Century Remote Control Model Airplane
Located in Queens, NY
American (1950s) hand made model airplane with working engine and remote control.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects
Materials
Paper
1950's model of a motor boat named Rainbow
Located in London, GB
A 1950's model of a motor boat "Rainbow" with a 2 cc engine.
Well built model with good scale
Category
Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Steel
Military Interest A Presentation Desk Pen Holder or Stand Dated 1951
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
MILITARY INTEREST:- A PRESENTATION DESK
PEN HOLDER OR STAND, 1951
Modelled as a airplane engine
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
$1,500
H 5 in W 12.5 in D 8.25 in
"Planes Flying Over California Hillside" Oil On Canvas Signed N.J. Brock 1983
Located in Incline Village, NV
owners of these planes.
The airplane on the left appears to be a 1965 Single Engine Piper Cherokee two
Category
Vintage 1980s American Other Paintings
Materials
Paint
$3,400
H 24 in W 36 in D 1 in
Italian Motorcycle, Mondial 1960 Sprint, Classic Motorbike.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
2023 FB Mondial will develop 3 new models with 3 different engines in order to provide its riders with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
Stunning Unique Industrial Plexiglass Light Object
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
a model of a turbine, engine, jet.
Measures: height 26.4" in. (67 cm), diameter 9.45" in. (24 cm
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20th Century European Industrial Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Ultimate Collector Cars, Double Volume, Special Edition Book
By C & P Fiell, TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
texts and specs, detailing each car’s make, model, year, engine size, horsepower, top speed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Recent Sales
Model Willaim Murdoch's Bell Crank Engine
Located in Bransby, GB
A well engineered model of William Murdoch's Bell Crank engine of 1799. With all the features of
Category
2010s British Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Live Steam Scale Model Steam Traction Engine
Located in Bransby, GB
Built over several years by an accomplished model engineer and exhibited at the 1986 Midland Model
Category
Vintage 1980s English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Copper
Demonstration Model Moped 60's Engine Tomos
Located in VUGHT, NL
under their own factory brand Tomos.
These are well known brands in Europe.
This education model runs
Category
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Educational Engine Cross Section
Located in New York, NY
An vintage educational cross section of a four-stroke engine. Marked: Phywe.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Industrial Models and Miniatures
Brass Stationary Steam Engine on Walnut Base, France, 1870
Located in Lake Forest, IL
19th Century Brass Stationary Steam Engine on Walnut Base, France, 1870
Signed: ORESTES PAGAN
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Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Original Air France Boeing 707 Model Aeroplane 1960s
By Air France
Located in London, GB
Original Air France Boeing 707 model of the Boeing four engine plane first introduced in 1958
Category
Vintage 1960s French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mechanical Piston Cutaway
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 20th century working antique iron and wood steam engine piston model for classroom use by a
Category
20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Model Steam Driven Fire Engine
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wild model of a steam driven fire engine that can be heated with a propane connection.Great
Category
Vintage 1960s American Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Steel
1940s Tether Car Powered by Original Super Cyclone Engine
By Rexner
Located in Hampstead, QC
took small gas-powered engines from their model airplanes and mounted them on a board with four wheels
Category
Early 20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Toys
Materials
Aluminum
Flying Wing Airplane Model
Located in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Flying wing airplane model with engine. For decoration only.
Category
Late 20th Century American Aviation Objects
Materials
Wood
Dooling Mercury First Series Front Drive Tether Car 1939
By Dooling Brothers
Located in Hampstead, QC
California. Hobbyists took small gas-powered engines from their model airplanes and mounted them on a board
Category
Vintage 1930s American Streamlined Moderne Toys
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
exhibition quality model marine engine
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An outstanding quality 19th century model engine by Steele London and dated 1883
Category
Antique 19th Century English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Model steam traction engine
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A well engineered scale model of a traction engine with its thrashing machine and loader
Category
Antique 19th Century English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
1950s Internal Combustion Engine Working Teaching Model
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s vintage Mullca industrial French stacking high stools - set of six. We are huge fans of the French company Mullca and these wonderful stools in their original green paint and b...
Category
Vintage 1930s British Other Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel
Superb Early 19th Century Model Watt Steam Engine
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A superbly engineered model of a Watt steam engine by Serles who must have been a watch maker to
Category
Antique 1830s English Models and Miniatures
Early 19th Century Watkins and Hill Model Beam Engine
By Watkins & Hill
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A rare early 19th century demonstration model of a steam driven beam engine made by Watkins and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
MIDGETEE New Star Gas Model Racing Car All Glo Engine 1950s
By Summit
Located in New York, NY
for Hope 19 Engine. It is a Barn Find in fantastic and original state. The Model doesn't seem to have
Category
20th Century Japanese Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Working Steam Engine
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice size tabletop steam engine. It measures over two foot long. What I like best about
Category
Antique 19th Century French Industrial Models and Miniatures
Antique Stirling Engine
Located in Praha, CZ
Perfect original condition, functional. For sale without a kahan. (I will add the photographed glass kahan, but he is weak, he needs help from the beginning, for example with a lighter)
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
Large Live Steam Traction Engine
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A large live steam 2” scale model traction engine steam tractor in brown livery and brass coat of
Category
Mid-20th Century British Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel
Vertical Steam Engine by "Doll & Co", Germany 1920
By Doll et Cie
Located in Linkebeek, BE
engine model is an exceptional piece in terms of history, engineering, and authenticity. Its excellent
Category
Early 20th Century German Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Copper
Fantastic 50's German Toy Steam Engine
Located in North Miami, FL
Gorgeous chrome and copper detailing on this powerhouse 50's West German Steam Engine by Wilesco
Category
Vintage 1950s Models and Miniatures
Materials
Chrome, Copper
Wilesco d365 Steam Engine ''Old Smokey'' 1960s Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice real working steam roller engine. Manufactured by wilesco germany early version 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
0-4-0 Industrial Tank Live Steam Railroad Engine
By M. Hale
Located in Peekskill, NY
This a good sized (7.5" Gauge) railroad engine. The scale is large and powerful enough to pull an
Category
20th Century American Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel
0-4-0 Industrial Tank Live Steam Railroad Engine
By M. Hale
Located in Peekskill, NY
This a good sized (7.5" Gauge) railroad engine. The scale is large and powerful enough to pull an
Category
20th Century American Industrial Models and Miniatures
Large 2" Live Steam Traction Engine by Dawkins West Wickham
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A large live steam 2” scale model traction engine steam tractor in red livery and brass coat of
Category
Mid-20th Century British Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel
Airplane Model
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
of decoration.it is an extra 330 scale model .the petrol engine is there.
Category
Vintage 1960s English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel
Large American Folk Art Tin Train with Locomotive Engine Coal Car and Caboose
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large American Folk Art metal train with a locomotive engine which measures 30.5 inches long
Category
Mid-20th Century American Models and Miniatures
H 12 in W 9 in D 58.5 in
Aircraft Wing Wind Tunnel Model
Located in London, GB
A high grade steel wind tunnel development scale model of an engine and wing arrangement, with
Category
Late 20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel
M&E Models Wasp Tether Car, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
style' bodywork and radiator grille and originally with a C-class capacity engine. This particular model
Category
Vintage 1940s British Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century English Engineers Window Display Bronze Pump Model
Located in London, GB
century engineers window display model engine. Soured from Penzance in Cornwall, possibility associated
Category
Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
1950s 'Maserati' Tether Car
Located in London, GB
engine and ‘Maserati style' bodywork and radiator grill. This particular model is in excellent condition
Category
Vintage 1950s English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
Model beam engine
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A late 19th century decorative model steam engine mounted on a mahogany board.
Category
20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles
Old Russian Jet Engine Teaching Model, 1950s
Located in Echt, NL
Old Russian jet engine cutaway teaching model in very good condition
Made of solid metal
Category
20th Century Baltic Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects
Materials
Metal
Wooden Model Of A Gulf Oil Pump With Electric Mechanical Engine
Located in Milan, IT
Rare almost unique Wooden model of a gulf oil pump with electric mechanical engine working.
Category
Early 20th Century American Games
Materials
Metal, Wire
Steam Engine - Classroom Cut-Away
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a highly detailed cast iron teaching model of a steam engine. It's all original including
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
Old Smokey Steam Engine Train by Wilesco
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Old Smokey steam engine model with a water cart from Wilesco, circ 1960s. 25 1/4 by 12
Category
20th Century German Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
Spectacular Airplane Model
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
competition model equiped with petrol engine.
Now it doen t have an engine anymore but remains a very
Category
Vintage 1970s English Aviation Objects
Materials
Metal
1929-1930 Norton Model 20
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare 1929-1930 Norton Model 20 with 500 cc engine. Hand painted motorcycle features:
- A rust
Category
20th Century British More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Rolls Royce 1907 Silver Ghost 1:12 Scale Model By Franklin Mint Precision Models
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
detail throughout, looking under the bonnet there is the realistically modelled 7.4 liter engine. A spare
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Other Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
H 7.88 in W 9.45 in D 7.88 in
Antique Vintage RAF Model Fighter Biplane
Located in London, GB
This large vintage model aeroplane has a real engine & is a replica of a RAF fighter biplane that
Category
Vintage 1960s English Aviation Objects
Materials
Wood
A Child’s Size Model of a 1920’s ‘Blower’ Bentley Racing Car
Located in Sheffield, MA
model with an engine designed to the proven pattern of the 3 Litre. Collecting victory after victory on
Category
Vintage 1950s English Toys and Dolls
Antique pair of 19th century bronze hounds on red marble bases.
Located in London, GB
A fine quality pair of early 19th Century Regency period well-cast bronze Models of Greyhounds
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Nautical Desk Top Cigar or Cheroot Cutters
Located in Conwy, GB
Modelled as a ships engine order telegraph and the Captains wheel.
Turning of the ships wheel or
Category
Early 20th Century German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Vintage French New Map Motorcycle by Paul Martin
Located in North York, ON
, Clermont Ferrand) engines, the Model C4T offered here is one of the latter type with four-stroke, overhead
Category
Vintage 1950s French Historical Memorabilia
Art Deco Chrome “Airflame” Airplane Table Lighter
By Hamilton Products
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco era Chromed Steel table lighter by Hamilton called the "Airflame" which is modeled after a
Category
Vintage 1930s American Tobacco Accessories
Raymond Loewy & Bourke Classic Studebaker Commander Starlight Coupe, 1954, USA
By Raymond Loewy, Studebaker
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
struggling to correct the flaws of its brand-new V8 engine, launched for the 1951 model year. Early engines
Category
Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Chrome
Complex Working Corliss Steam Engine Model
By Corliss
Located in Peekskill, NY
I have always loved the look of these amazing handmade steam engine models. Just think about the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Models and Miniatures
Vintage Engine Model for Instructional Purpose
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage wooden instructional single cylinder engine model.
A wonderful four stroke single cylinder
Category
Vintage 1950s British Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Tabletop Model of a Single Cylinder Steam Engine
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century tabletop model of brass and steel live steam engine model of a single-cylinder
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass, Steel
Model of a Steamboat, with Live-Steam Engine
Located in London, GB
A model of a single screw steamboat, with live-steam engine.
Painted steel hull with tiller and
Category
Early 20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Large Working Railroad Engine Model - 3 Foot Long
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful as well as functioning brass steam engine chassis model. We hooked it to an air
Category
20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Tekno No.488 Twin Engine Hospital Plane Model
Located in Vienna, AT
Tekno Air ambulance no. 488. Aircraft with two propellers and wheels. Traces kept in age-related condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel
Cutaway Demonstration Models of Internal Combustion Engines by Struers
Located in London, GB
Two 1960's cutaway demonstration models of internal combustion engines by Struers Fabrik of
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Scale Model of a Single Cylinder Horizontal Mill Steam Engine
Located in London, GB
A working scale model of a single cylinder twin spoked flywheel horizontal stationary open crank
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Models and Miniatures
Working Steam Engine
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice size tabletop steam engine. It measures over two foot long. What I like best about
Category
Antique 19th Century French Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
Railroad Steam Engine Cutaway
Located in Peekskill, NY
This complex cutaway is very well made and is an impressive 36 inches. It shows an articulated 2 piston system. Turn the large train wheel to go through the motions. There is also a ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
Rare WHW Hagenauer Brass Locomotive Steam Engine, Austria, 1920s
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare model of a locomotive, handmade of metal and brass. Executed by Werkstatt Hagenauer in the
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Other
$233,336 Sale Price
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H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible Black Car including Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Wembley, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, this exclusive antique model car are 1:10 scale model that took over 4,000 hours to develop, drawing information on finishes,...
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...
$2,545 Sale Price
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H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.
By Jaguar Cars Ltd.
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
We offer you the chance of buying this breathtaking, rare Jaguar XK 120 which had its first road legal in february 1950. There has been built only a very little number of these cars,...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
$239,000
H 55 in W 174 in D 62 in
Folk Art Early Racing Speedway, Indianapolis Type, Brass and Wood, Automobilia
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic vintage racing car, the Indianapolis type. Very nice done. Handmade. Perfect for any Automobilia, or Car Mascot - Hood Ornament collector. Very good conditions. Just got a ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
$1,499
H 2.37 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible 2pcs, Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Wembley, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, these exclusive antique model cars are 1:10 scale models that took over 4,000 hours to develop, drawing information on finish...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Models and Miniatures
Materials
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$2,047 Sale Price / set
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H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Toy Hot Rod Roadster Tether Car
By All American Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Based on a 1930 Model A. Mfr by the all American company. This Hot Rod was made in the 1950s as part of the tether car craze. Sometimes cut up with gas engines installed. This piece ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Large 1940s Magnesium Bodied Indianapolis style Tether Race Car
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large 1940s magnesium bodied tether race car. Speed chief.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum, Other
1948 Original Italian Hand Built Pedal Car
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1948 Original Italian Hand Built Pedal Car
1948 Original Italian Hand Built Pedal Car. The most exceptional pedal car dated September 3, 1948 from Mantova. Scratch built by hand it w...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
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Model Engine For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal model engine for your home. A model engine — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a model engine — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each model engine bearing Industrial, Mid-Century Modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made model engine over the years, but those crafted by Sulzer Brothers, Watkins & Hill and Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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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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