1940's WW2 Binoculars.
By Nikon
Located in Aspen, CO
Nikon marine binoculars mounted on a wooden period tripod, these exceptional binoculars display
Vintage 1940s Japanese Scientific Instruments
Aluminum, Silver
1940's WW2 Binoculars.
By Nikon
Located in Aspen, CO
Nikon marine binoculars mounted on a wooden period tripod, these exceptional binoculars display
Aluminum, Silver
Nikon WWII Naval destroyer Binoculars.
By Nikon
Located in Aspen, CO
One pair of WWII Naval Binoculars with a magnification of 20 x 120. Mounted on a period tripod
Aluminum
$31,627
H 78.75 in W 18.51 in D 28.75 in
1970's Japanese Nikon 20 x 120 Big Eye Military Binoculars & Tripod
By Nikon
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Nippon Kogaku (the company that would become Nikon), these Mark II binoculars were designed for long
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
$10,442 / set
H 42.13 in W 8.27 in D 19.3 in
20th Century Japanese Pair Of Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Nikon c.1940
By Nikon
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare 20th Century set of Japanese naval bridge “big eye“ binoculars by Nikon manufactured during
Metal
$25,768
H 61.03 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
20th Century Japanese Pair Of Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Nikon c.1940
By Nikon
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare set of Japanese naval bridge “big eye“ binoculars by Nikon manufactured during WWII by Tokyo
Metal
1950s Nikon Binoculars
By Nikon
Located in Aspen, CO
These original 1950s Nikon Binoculars have some of the most powerful optics of the period. Their
Aluminum
Nikon WWII Navy Battleship Big Eye Binoculars
By Nikon
Located in Luton, GB
These beautiful Imperial Navy Big Eye binoculars are as practical as they are elegant, with a far
Vintage Nikon WWII Big Eye Binoculars
Located in Luton, GB
Vintage Nikon WWII 120 mm Big Eye binoculars. These beautiful Imperial Navy Big Eye binoculars
Military Nikon Binoculars
By Nikon
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Nikon 20 X 120 military binoculars. Set on a period, extendable oak and polished metal
Metal
WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars Nikon
By Nikon
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Pair of chromed metal and brass Nikon 20x120 WWII Naval/Marine Binoculars. Set on a Swiss timber
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Nikon Marine Binoculars
By Nikon
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Nikon 20 x 120 marine binoculars. Set on a re-polished metal stand. 20x magnification
Chrome
20x120 Nikon Naval Binoculars, Japanese, circa 1940
By Nikon
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Pair of chromed metal and brass Nikon 20x120 WWII Naval Binoculars. Set on an original 1940s
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Nikon 20x120 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars 20x Magnification
By Nikon
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Nikon 20x120 WW11 Naval Binoculars. Chromed metal and brass Binoculars, Set on a later later
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Nikon WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars on Later Tripod
By Nikon
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Pair of chromed metal and brass Nikon 20x120 WWII Naval/Marine Binoculars. Set on an original
Brass, Chrome
Nikon 20x120 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars Japanese, Circa 1940
By Nikon
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Nikon 20x120 WW11 Naval Binoculars. Chromed metal and brass Binoculars, Set on a later 1960's re
Brass, Chrome
Nikon 20x120 WW11 Naval Binoculars Chromed Metal and Brass
By Nikon
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Nikon 20x120 WW11 Naval binoculars. Chromed metal and brass binoculars, set on an original Zeiss
Brass, Chrome
20x120 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars by Nikon Circa 1940
By Nikon
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Nikon 20x120 WWII Naval Binoculars in full working order. Chromed metal and brass Binoculars, Set
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 7.49 in
Nikon WW11 Naval Binoculars Chromed Metal and Brass Refurbished Optics
By Nikon
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of chromed metal and brass Nikon 20 x 120 WW11 Naval Binoculars. Set on an original 1940s
Chrome
Nikon 20x120 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars in Full Working Order
By Nikon
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Nikon 20x120 WW11 Naval Binoculars. Chromed metal and brass, set on an extendable late 20th century
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 66.93 in W 19.69 in L 66.93 in
Nikon 20x Magnification 120mm Objective Lenses, WWII Japanese Naval Binoculars
By Nikon
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of chromed metal and brass Nikon 20x120 WWII Naval binoculars. Set on an original 1940s
Chrome
Sold
H 74.81 in W 15.75 in L 74.81 in
Nikon Marine Binoculars, Paint Stripped and Metal Polished, Japanese, 1940
By Nikon
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Nikon 20 x 120 marine binoculars. Set on a period, extendable oak and polished metal
Metal
20th Century Japanese WWII Naval Binoculars by Nikon, c.1940
By Nikon
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare set of Japanese naval bridge “big eye“ binoculars by Nikon manufactured during WWII by Tokyo
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Large Pair of WWII Naval Binoculars by Nikon, Circa 1940 25x150
By Nikon
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A large pari of chromed metal and brass Nikon 25x150 WWII Naval Binoculars. Set on an original
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 70.87 in W 9.85 in D 29.14 in
20th Century Japanese WWII Naval 20X120 Binoculars by Nikon, c.1940
By Nikon
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare set of Japanese naval binoculars by Nikon manufactured during WWII by Tokyo Kogaku Kikai
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Sold
H 72.84 in W 27.56 in D 18.9 in
20th Century Japanese "Big Eye" Observation Binoculars By Nikon, c.1940
By Nikon
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare set of Japanese naval bridge “big eye“ binoculars by Nikon manufactured during WWII by Tokyo
Chrome
Sold
H 63 in W 8.67 in D 18.9 in
20th Century Japanese Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars by Nikon, circa 1940
By Nikon
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare set of Japanese naval bridge “big eye“ binoculars by Nikon manufactured during WWII by Tokyo
Metal
Sold
H 61.03 in W 19.3 in D 8.67 in
20thC Japanese Naval Bridge "Big Eye" 15X80 Binoculars By Nikon c.1940
By Nikon
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare set of Japanese naval bridge “big eye“ binoculars by Nikon manufactured during WWII by Tokyo
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 74.81 in W 44.89 in D 44.89 in
20th Century Japanese Naval Bridge "Big Eye" 15X80 Binoculars By Nikon c.1940
By Nikon
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare mid 20th Century set of Japanese naval bridge “big eye“ binoculars by Nikon manufactured
Metal
Binoculars 15x80
By Nikon
Located in Aspen, CO
Nikon marine binoculars mounted on a wooden period tripod, these exceptional binoculars display
Aluminum
Japanese Nikon WWII Binoculars
Located in Eindhoven, NL
gigantic binoculars that were used during the Second World War were mostly copied from Japanese models. A
Art Deco Marine Binoculars
By Nikon
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Nikon 20 x 120 marine binoculars. Set on a period, extendable oak and polished metal
Metal
Nikon 20X120 WW11 Marine Binoculars
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Nikon 20x120 WWII Naval Binoculars in full working order. Chromed metal and brass Binoculars, Set
Chrome
Big Eye Nikon-WWII Battleship Binoculars
Located in Eindhoven, NL
These beautiful Japanese navy Big Eye binoculars are practical, beautiful and impressive with
Aluminum
Japanese Nikon Naval Binoculars Sculpture Perfect Optics
Located in Wiscasset, ME
15 x 80 power. c. 1960
1940's 20 X 120 Nikon Binoculars
By Nikon
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Nikon 20 X 120 marine binoculars. Set on a period, extendable oak and polished metal
Metal
Nikon WW11 Naval / Marine Binoculars
By Nikon
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Chromed metal and brass Nikon 20x120 WW11 naval binoculars. Set on a later 1960'\s re-polished
Brass, Chrome
Nikon 20 x 120 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars
By Nikon
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Chromed metal and brass Nikon 20x120 WW11 Naval Binoculars. Set on an original Zeiss 1960's
Brass, Chrome
Chromed Metal and Brass Nikon WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars
By Nikon
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Pair of chromed metal and brass Nikon 20x120 WW11 Naval Binoculars. Set on an original 1940's
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 78.75 in W 18.51 in D 28.75 in
Mid Century Japanese Nikon 20 x 120 Big Eye Military Binoculars & Tripod
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Professionally restored antique Nikon binocular telescope by Nippon Kogaku paired with a heavy duty
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
Nikon Binoculars
By Nikon
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of 20 x 120 specification Japanese Navy binoculars, manufactured circa 1942 by Nikon
Brass, Steel
Art Deco Binoculars
By Nikon
Located in East Sussex, GB
A pair of 30 x 150 magnification metal, copper and brass binoculars by Niko (later Nikon). Polished
Metal
Imperial Japanese Navy Battleship Bridge Binoculars
Located in New York, NY
Binoculars made by Nikon, Serial Number 7, manufactured circa 1942, now mounted on a fully adjustable
Aluminum, Brass
World War II Japanese Naval Binoculars
Located in Aspen, CO
companies that are still in business today produced WWII binoculars, such as Nikon, Canon, and Fuji
Sold
H 60.24 in W 15.75 in D 10.24 in
German Anti-Aircraft Kriegsmarine Binoculars by Carl Zeiss, 1942
By Carl Zeiss
Located in London, GB
strap. The instrument is mounted on a later, lightweight tripod by Nikon. These binoculars clearly
Aluminum
Japanese WWII Long-Range Military Binoculars
By Nikon
Located in London, GB
Japanese WWII long-range military binoculars. An extraordinary and very rare pair of WWII
Brass, Steel
World War ii Japanese Binoculars
Located in Aspen, CO
optical companies that are still in business today produced WWII binoculars, such as Nikon, Canon, and
Collection of Bronze and Hand-Blown Vaseline Glass Flush Mounts
Located in Peekskill, NY
I can't believe we have a collection of these amazing flush mount lamps. The 14 inch bronze ring is a heavy casting with layered decorative detail. The tipped hand blown vaseline gla...
Bronze
$30,365
H 31.89 in W 118.12 in D 39.38 in
Italian 17th Century Walnut Rustic Trestle Refectory Dining or Library Table
Located in Firenze, IT
This charming 17th Century massive scale rectangular refectory table, dating back to Baroque period, is a magnificent example of Tuscan rustic craftsmanship. The top consists of four...
Wood, Walnut
$592 / item
H 63 in W 11.03 in D 27.56 in
1970s Japanese Copper & Iron Cantilever Wall Light with Brass Fittings & Cage
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed 1970s Iron explosion proof pendant with copper shade and was originally used in passageways on cargo ships and super tankers. The cantilever is formed from 22mm copper...
Brass, Copper, Iron
Circle Candle
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
It is possible to have a candle that is circular, I guess so.
Brass
$1,885 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Located in London, GB
This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as art. The coral has been mounted on ...
Coral
Elegant Japanese Edo Period Rack
Located in New York, NY
This refined object dates to the first half of the 19th century, and was probably used for obi, kimono sashes, which were hung over it. The gold decorations on the black-lacquered g...
Lacquer
$132,361 / set
H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese wedding bed in red lacquer and hand cards details. Has a new mattress (not shown).
Gold Leaf
$11,903 / set
H 72.05 in W 89.77 in D 25.99 in
Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Lovely and lively exotic bedroom set comprised of one three-door wardrobe, a double bed and a large mirror. The set is lacquered in red and black with gilt and silvered decor repr...
30:30 Landscape Architecture Book
Located in New York, NY
30 internationally renowned landscape architects showcase their own work as well as that of 30 of the best of a new generation of forward looking and innovative designers. This up-t...
Paper
$452,816
H 70.87 in W 125.99 in D 2.17 in
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
Other
$68,500 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
Porcelain
$68,000
H 27 in W 34 in D 10 in
Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested
Located in Austin, TX
A magnificent and large early Tang dynasty (618-906 AD) model of a prancing or dancing horse, circa 7th century. The majestic animal is caught mid-motion, one leg raised, head grace...
Pottery
Set of Eight Louis XVI- Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 Louis XVI- Style Painted Dining Chairs - 2 arm and 6 side chairs - all upholstered in Blue Cowtan and Tout fabric.
Leather, Hardwood
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
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.