$1,400Sale Price|30% Off
H 15.5 in W 39.5 in D 15 in
Vintage Riva Aquarama Hardwood Runabout Speed Boat Model Display Case 40"
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautifully crafted wooden speedboat model inspired by the iconic Riva Aquarama, one of the most celebrated classic Italian runabouts. This model captures the elegance and craftsmans...
Plexiglass, Hardwood
Sold
H 12.6 in W 48.04 in D 12.21 in
Model of the Speed Boat Gay Dawn N. 24 of the Club Victoria London, Copper Hull
Located in Milan, IT
Beautiful and rare sailing model in scale of the speed boat Gay Dawn N. 24 of the Club Victoria in London, built in the late forties, of mahogany wood with copper hull; inside there ...
Vintage Speed Boat Model
Located in New York, NY
A vintage hand-made speed boat model, circa mid-20th century. A great model decorative object.
Metal
Vintage Model of a Riva Aquarama Speed Boat, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
The boat's speed, beauty, and craftsmanship earned it praise as the Ferrari of the boat world.
Leather, Wood
1955 Miss Thriftway Speed Boat Model 1956 President's Cup Champ
Located in Oakland, CA
A folk art model of the West Coast Championship Boat 1955U-60 Miss Thriftway. The model came from the Seattle area where theboat was built and raced in the late 50's and 6o's. The ...
Wood
Handmade Mahogany Speed Boat Model from the 1960s
Located in Pau, FR
A really beautiful, detailed sport boat model in real mahogany with inlays. Lots of chrome-plated, very detailed parts. The interior is complete upholstered in pleather and complete...
Chrome
$2,095
H 22.5 in W 54 in D 16 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Californian Modern Credenza by Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs...
Walnut
De Sede ‘DS-22’ Modular Sofa in Caramel Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, ‘DS-22’ Modular sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1980s This high quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1980s contains three corner element and two regular elements. ...
Leather
$185,000 / set
H 12 in W 12 in D 10 in
A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin
By Andrei Bragin
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An exceptional and extremely rare set of a combination of silver and vermeil (gilded silver) flatware designed and crafted in St Petersburg Russia by Andrei Stepanovich Bragin d...
Silver, Vermeil
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set in Matte Pink
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set in Matte Pink This stunning three-tiered tulip vases by van Heinen features a matte pink color. The pink color forms a beautiful backdrop for...
Ceramic
$139,000
H 72.25 in W 72.25 in D 17.33 in
Paul Evans for Directional Large-Scaled Wall-Mounted 'PE 122' Bar Cabinet in Sculpted Bronze
By Paul Evans
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans, Paul Evans Studio for Directional, largely sized wall-mounted bar cabinet, model 'PE 122' epoxy bronzed resin over laminate, painted wood, United States, 1968 A very ra...
Bronze
Amalfi Coast
By Ludwig Favre
Located in New York, NY
THIS PIECE IS AVAILABLE FRAMED. Please reach out to the gallery for additional information. ABOUT THIS ARTIST: Photographer Ludwig Favre was born in Senlis, France in 1976. Favre ...
Photographic Paper
$34,500
H 28.15 in W 124.41 in D 67.72 in
Adrian Pearsall Grand Boomerang Sofa in Grey Pierre Frey Bouclé
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 'Boomerang' sofa, model '1600-S', Pierre Frey 'Louison' bouclé, walnut, United States, 1960s This exceptional Boomerang sofa, designed by Adria...
Bouclé, Walnut
$4,765Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$21,700
H 86.62 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Exceptionally Large Mid-Century Modern Tiered Glass Chandeliers 220 cm/86 in Height
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandeliers, glass, brass, Europe, 1960s These chandeliers carry the unmistakable presence of mid-century modern design, where grandeur and discipline meet in perfect balance. Their...
Brass
$97,574
H 35.04 in W 60.24 in D 81.11 in
Live Edge Bathtub Carved from Single Piece of Wood, Fully Functional, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique functional sculpture carved from a single piece of wood in the shape of a bathtub. This magnificent bathtub is carved by artists with basic wood carving power tools with dedic...
Wood
Ugo Trevisan Fireplace in Hammered Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ugo Trevisan (Officina d’Arte), fireplace, hammered steel, copper, Italy, 1950s The Turin-based atelier Officina d’Arte was established by the Venetian-born metalworker and designe...
Copper, Steel
$16,731Sale Price|20% Off
H 56.3 in W 40.16 in
Saint Michael Archangel Reni Paint 17th Centuty Oil on canvas Old master
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Saint Michael the Archangel Workshop of Guido Reni (1575–1642) First half of the 17th century Oil on canvas Dimensions: 132 x 90 cm. With frame: 143 x 102 cm. The Saint...
Oil
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal
By Müller Möbelfabrikation
Located in Tilburg, NL
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal. Germany. Design 1998, current production. Available in every RAL-color. A highlight for your office or your home: The cleverly designed bar cabinet KB 3...
Metal
$9,500 / set
H 31.25 in W 33 in D 29 in
Rare 1964 Rosewood Herman Miller Eames Lounge chair & Ottoman w/Original Receipt
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We were fortunate to acquire this rare 1964 Eames chair and Ottoman in black leather and Rosewood veneer. The label dates them to a specific year as the double ring round Herman Mill...
Leather, Rosewood
Roche Bobois Eighteen Piece Mah Jong Set
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Rochester, England
The Roche Bobois Mah Jong Sofa, a design icon by Hans Hopfer, epitomises modular versatility and luxurious comfort. The set showcases Roche Bobois' signature patterns, creating a har...
Foam, Upholstery
$2,100Sale Price|30% Off
H 14 in W 9.75 in D 4.5 in
Rare Antique 18th Century Dutch Leatherbound Family Bible Old & New Testament
Located in Dayton, OH
An 18th Century Dutch Folio Bible With New & Old Testament. Features a thick leather bound exterior with tooled leather, brass clasps and bracket. Often referred to as a "Keur...
Leather, Paper
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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Produced in 1843, the well-preserved volume is evidence of the author's exacting specifications.
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Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.
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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.