Commedia Dell'arte Harlequin Doll, Silk and Papier Mache, Italy
Located in Toronto, CA
This is an irresistible Italian doll of the classic Commedia Dell'arte figure the Harlequin, or
Fabric, Paper
$164Sale Price|30% Off
H 7 in W 7.5 in D 2.75 in
Antique German Paper Mache Bobble Head Mule Donkey Pull Cart Toy
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique German paper mache composition bobble head mule / donkey / horse pull toy figure
Hardwood, Paper
Papier-mâché French Growler Bulldog
Located in Dallas, TX
A French papier-mâché growler bulldog with pull chain which makes a growler noise when pulled
Paper
Vintage Papier Mache Rocking Toy Clown Figure. 1920's.
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely toy clown A bell rings when it rocks Hand painted papier mache. Marked " foreign ". Most
Wood, Paper
$66,552 / set
H 11.42 in W 10.94 in D 6.7 in
1750 Venezia Italy Set 7 Lacquered Puppets Polychrome Wooden and Papier Machè
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an extraordinary set of seven Puppets depicting the characters of the Venetian Art Comedy of Art in the theater, the Doctor, the Miserly, the Captain, the Brother and then ...
Wood, Lacquer, Paper
Japanese Old Clay Doll / Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
clay dolls, tile dolls, and paper mache dolls. At that time, clay dolls were sold by visiting each
Clay
Vintage Paper Mache Royal Guard Doll
Located in Retie, BE
Vintage paper mache Royal guard doll. This Royal guardian soldier has a beautiful uniform or
Paper
Paper Mache Jockey Gambling Game (Set of Five)
Located in Charleston, SC
Folk Art Antique paper mache gambling game probably from a cruise ship.
Wood, Papier Mâché, Paper
Roly Poly Schoenhut Paper Mache Wobble Clown
By Schoenhut
Located in Retie, BE
Roly Poly Clown by Schoenhut - antique clown Schoenhut An antique paper mache large sized
Paper
Pair of Mexican Papier Mâché Dolls in a Shadowbox
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Mexican papier mâché dolls mounted on velvet huipil in a shadowbox.
Velvet, Wood, Papier Mâché, Paper
19th Century French Papier Mâché Doll Head
Located in Antwerp, BE
French papier mâché doll head retaining the original paint. A lovely sculpture to create an
Paper
Wonderful Paper Mache Painted Dolls
Located in Culver City, CA
paper mache hand painted figure / doll with poised face
Papier Mâché, Paper
Sold
H 24 in W 6 in D 5 in
Rare Pair of 19th Century English Papier Mache Handmade Jack in the Box Dolls
Located in London, GB
19th century pair of Papier Mache, lace and linen clothed jack in the box dolls. To obtain a pair in
Paper
Toy Doll with Hand-Painted Face
Located in Culver City, CA
Child's toy doll, original clothing, hand painted face.
Fabric, Papier Mâché, Paper
Hanging Children Mobile Art in Papier Mache
Located in North Miami, FL
Found in Argentina, these playful and colorful children are made of wire and paper mache. Can be
Wire
Mid-20th Century Papier Mache German Toy
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century Papier Mache German Toy Every now and again an item comes along that is very
Paper
Antique Schoenhut Papier Mâché Roly Poly Clown Toy
By Schoenhut
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique German papier mâché roly poly clown toy by Schoenhut. Measures: 12”.
Paint, Paper
Late 19th Century Papier Mache Pull Along Toy
Located in London, GB
Late 19th Century Papier Mache Pull Along Toy A charming example of a late 19th century
Paper
Wonderful Paper Mache Painted Dolls
Located in Culver City, CA
Paper mache hand painted figure / doll with poised face
Papier Mâché, Paper
Early 20th Century Frnech Handcrafted Papier Mâché Toy
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century papier mâché toy We are proud to offer an early 20th century handcrafted
Paint, Paper
Wonderful Paper Mache Painted Dolls
Located in Culver City, CA
Paper mache hand painted figure / doll with poised face. 3 available, sold individually.
Papier Mâché, Paper
Early-20th Century French Pull along papier Mache figure
Located in London, GB
Early-20th Century French Pull along papier Mache figure A very quirky hand-crafted example of an
Paper
Wonderful Paper Mache Painted Dolls
Located in Culver City, CA
Paper mache hand painted figure / doll with poised face. 3 available, sold individually.
Papier Mâché, Paper
Mid 20th Century 5 French Papier Mache Theatre Masks
Located in London, GB
5 French Papier Mache Theatre masks We are proud to offer a set of five mid-20th century French
Paper
Early 20th Century Papier Mâché Childs Milking Cow Toy
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century papier mâché Childs milking cow toy We are proud to offer an extremely rare
Paint, Paper
Early 20th Century French Pull Along Papier Mâché Toy Pig
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century French pull along papier mâché toy pig. A highly decorative example of an early
Paper
Antique German Papier Mâché Roly Poly Clown Toy by Schoenhut
Located in London, GB
Schoenhut clown Antique German papier mâché roly poly clown toy by Schoenhut. Dated to the first
Paper
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H 17 in W 10 in D 6 in
Papier Mâché Johnnie Walker Whisky Promotional Bar Display Figure, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Papier mâché Johnnie Walker whisky promotional bar display figure, circa 1930 We are proud to
Paper
Sold
H 23 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in
Deco Antique Lucite Encased European Paper Mâché Character Doll Table Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an antique, European character doll, made of paper mâché. In good antique
Paper
Pair of Hand Made German Automaton Doll Figures
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of Automaton figures, metal and paper mache with glass eyes and carved teeth.
Metal
Vintage Paper Mache Doll Decorative Box, Made by I.W. Rice & Co., Made in Japan
Located in Astoria, NY
Vintage Paper Mache doll decorative box, made by I.W. Rice & Co., made in Japan. Measures: 9
Wood, Paper
1950s Paper Mache Puppet
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s hand made paper mache puppet.
Paper
Sold
H 9.5 in W 3.25 in D 2.75 in
Stunning Austrian Christmas Paper mache Santa St.Nicholas Candy Container 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage St.Nicholas, Santa Claus candy container made of composition, cardboard and Papermache was made in the 20th century and is a charming addition to any Christmas collectio...
Composition
Papier Mâché Wolf Mask, Disney
By Walt Disney Productions
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a Halloween wolf character helmet. I'm guessing it's 1920s and very well done. The custom made stand is included. I've been told that it could be early Disney and it really h...
Paper
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H 19 in W 14.25 in D 8 in
1930s Hallloween Papier Mache Black Cat Candy Box Rare American Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Early 20th century polychrome painted Papier-mache Halloween Candy Box, with painted Black Cat on
Paper
Antique Hand Made Paper Mache Hand Puppet & Stand Folk Art Doll Sculpture
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique hand made and painted paper mache hand puppet in the shape of a masculine human figure
Fabric, Paint, Paper
Sold
H 6.3 in W 7.09 in D 3.75 in
Japanese Vintage small white paper tiger Hariko papier-mache wabi sabi mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese Vintage papier-mache / paper doll of White tiger, "Hariko no Tora" in Japanese - one of
Paper
Sold
H 17.63 in W 25.63 in D 3.25 in
Set of Four Chinese 19th-20th Century Henan Opera Dolls in Twin Display Cases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
soft wood, paper mâché and paste dolls of three female Opera performers and one male, all with finely
Glass, Paste, Silk, Softwood
Early 20th Century Mexican Doll Mold
Located in San Miguel Allende, GTO
Paper mache doll mold
Metal
Delightful Set of Paper Mache Halloween Figures
Located in Toronto, ON
Highly expressive trio of antique-style halloween novelties. Signed 'Debbie Hawkins, 2005'. 2 of the figures feature spring-mounted bobbing heads. Measurement provided is for largest...
Wire
Large Antique Paper Mache Toy Horse on Wheels
Located in Retie, BE
Antique Paper Mache toy horse on wheels. Exceptional Large paper mache horse on wooden base
Wood, Paper
Large Mid-20thC Painted Papier-Mâché Nodding Elephant, c.1940-60
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
display windows. Papier mâché became an industry in England in 1772 when Henry Clay of Birmingham took
Paper
Sold
H 13 in W 8 in D 4 in
Pair of Papier Mâché French Fairground Passé-Boules Ball Toss Games c.1930-40
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The pair of papier mâché Passé-Boules toss games, as a Pierrot clown and portly chef, each with
Paper
Two Paper Mache Mexican Folk Art Prostitution Dolls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Offering two paper mache Mexican folk art prostitution dolls. These are collected by people who
Paint, Papier Mâché, Paper
Lot of Celluloid Easter Candy Containers and Toys
Located in Toronto, ON
This lot includes 8 assorted pieces. Well crafted and amusing figures made in Germany.
Fabric, Papier Mâché, Cardboard, Paper
Lot of 24 Antique Paper Mâché Doll Heads
Located in Retie, BE
Lovely set of 24 vintage Belgian paper mâché doll heads of the 1930s. For decoration, photography
French 19th Century Papier Mache "Growler" Toy on Wheels
Located in Stamford, CT
French 19th Century Growler Dog on Wheels with glass eyes and leather collar.
Papier Mâché, Paper
$490 / set
H 3.5 in W 2.75 in D 1.13 in
Lot of Deer, Rabbit & Hunter Putz Toy Antique German Erzgebirge Christmas 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German set of 14 Putz stick-legged Deers, Bunny Rabbits, Fox and a Hunter. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas nativity scene or paradise yard garden figures. As...
Composition
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Chinoiserie Pagoda
By Renzo Mongiardino
Located in New York, NY
Chinoiserie pagoda. Very decorative Italian painted plaster and wood three-tiered pagoda alla Mongiardino emanating from marine inspired grotto base with four masks issuing water in...
Gesso, Shell, Wood
Contemporary Murano Cobalt Blue Glass Mirror, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary Murano cobalt blue glass framed mirror, in stock Mirror plate surrounded with undulating glass tiles in cobalt blue color held by brass cabochons. Handcrafted by a team...
Brass
Vintage Tin Plate Wind Up Toy Tank. American, 1930's
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful display piece Made By Marx Toys, USA Working order Obvious signs of rusting Fre UK Shipping
Tin
$650
H 7 in W 4 in D 6 in
Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch & Judy, 20th Century
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand-painted cast iron mechanical bank "Punch and Judy Bank." A vintage book of knowledge Punch & Judy mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with puppet stage and figu...
Iron
$2,800 / item
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 13.39 in
Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Steel
$2,940Sale Price|55% Off
H 40.95 in W 90.56 in D 27.56 in
Decorative and Architectural Biedermeier Sofa in Birch
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative and architectural Biedermeier sofa in birch, Copenhagen Denmark , 1820-1830. Upholstered with black fabric.
Birch, Fabric
"Universe: Exploring the Astronomical World" Book
Located in New York, NY
Explore the stars and planets and beyond through art over the ages – an international panel of experts take you on a journey through man's record of the universe – from ancient cave ...
Paper
$16,698
H 77.6 in W 82 in D 37.6 in
Late 19th Century Renaissance Sideboard Hand-Carved Walnut by G. Scalambrin
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FG33 Antique Renaissance sideboard buffet in two parts late 19th century hand-carved massive walnut by Giuseppe Scalambrin. Six doors with internal shelves. Measure cm: H 100+...
Walnut
$1,028
H 12.21 in W 10.04 in D 2.56 in
Antique The Fables Book, Historic Literature, English, Illustrated, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb antique edition of 'The Fables' by Jean de La Fontaine, translated into English verse by Walter Thornbury and illustrated throughout by Gustave Doré. A fine, intact ...
Paper
$200Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.25 in W 2.25 in D 3 in
CLEARANCE SALE Golden, White, & Red Druzy Crystal Geode Natural Specimen
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLEARANCE SALE Golden, White, & Red Druzy Crystal Geode Natural Specimen This beautiful geode is small, but mighty in sparkle. It measures approximately 3 x 2.25 x 1.25 inches. W...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Pyrite, Agate, Other
Art Nouveau Chandelier in the Style of Hector Guimard
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Nouveau Bronze chandelier with nickel patinated finish and glass tubes.
Bronze
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 44 in W 42 in D 22 in
19th Century Antique Italian Carved Walnut Bench by Valentino Besarel Ca 1870
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Encinitas, CA
Magnificent walnut hand-carved bench attributed to master artist Valentino Besarel (b. July 29 1829, d. Dec 11 1902) of Venice, Italy. Renaissance Revival. High quality; soft, fi...
Walnut
Italian 19th Century Lit De Presentation, Presentation Bed
Located in Round Top, TX
A charming later 19th century Lit De Presentation - Presentation Bed from Venice, Italy. Such a wonderful piece was used to formally "present" the infant at his baptism. This bed wil...
Wood
1980's Postmodern Babysitters Club Clear Transistor Collectible Phone
Located in San Diego, CA
Really cool and hard to find in working condition lucite clear phone, a classic from the 1980's era great condition very light use. by Conairphone.
Lucite
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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