Windjammer Ship Model Diorama
Located in Norwell, MA
Cased diorama of a three masthead clipper ship. Fully rigged with fifteen spars on the three masts. Deck details include built up cabins, hatched, capstan, wheel house, cleats, clock...
Wood
Early 20th Century Model Ship Diorama Within a Bottle, circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
A Most Interesting Early 20th Century Model Ship Diorama within Bottle. This very well modelled and highly detailed model ship diorama within an early spirit bottle dates to circa...
Wood, Glass
$1,871Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama
Located in London, GB
19th Century Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama A delightful and highly decorated example of a late 19th century English folk art ships model diorama.
Glass, Wood
19th Century Diorama of Sailing Ship ‘Eleanor’
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century diorama of the sailing ship ‘Eleanor’ in original glazed case. Painted antique shadowbox diorama of a three-masthead clipper ship along with tender dinghy sailing alo...
Glass, Wood
Ship in a bottle diorama, English, folk art design signed and dated 1922
Located in Central England, GB
A rare and highly unusual early 20th-century folk art ship-in-a-bottle diorama, depicting a remarkably elaborate coastal village and harbour scene. The composition features multiple...
Glass
$3,033
Antibes - Large Mid Century French Model Ship Display Diorama Maritime Painting
By Pierre Pruvost
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful and large scale mid 20th century French oil on canvas depicting a wall of model ship dioramas in Antibes, by Pierrre Pruvost.
Canvas, Oil
Large Antique Victorian Ship Diorama, Cased Maritime Folk Art Model, 19th C.
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE SHIP DIORAMA A scratch built folk art model of a three masted British ship, possibly a barque rigged clipper hybrid.
Brass
A folk art diorama model passenger ship in a bottle English circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
The ship, surrounding sea and coastline have all been very realistically modelled and hand painted with good detailing.
Glass
20th Century Diorama Folk Art Three Mast Model Ship in a Bottle English, C 1930
Located in Central England, GB
A fine Diorama Folk Art Model ship in a bottle This skilfully made diorama of a three-mast early 19th century sailing ship at harbour with a raised landscape behind and cottages s...
Glass
Antique Spanish Diorama Ship Model
Located in New York, NY
Antique Spanish Diorama Ship Model with Smokestack in Original Box with Aged Painted Patina Spanish Ship Named Infanta Ysabel
Wood
Unavailable
American half ship diorama model
Located in Kenilworth, IL
18” x 10” 2” deep, American half ship diorama model of a fractionally rigged sloop under sail, off a headland with lighthouse.
Ship Model Diorama of a Full Rigged Warship
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical diorama of a square rigged warship under full sail. Set at its waterline in a calm sea with a painted background with lighthouse and clouds. 6" H x 4" W x 11" L. 3 lbs.
Wood
Ship Model Diorama of a Full Rigged Ship
Located in Norwell, MA
Full rigged steam and sail vessel mounted at its waterline into a calm ocean. Rigged with a suit of sails. Details include steam funnel, hatches, four lifeboats, cannon, etc.. on dec...
Wood
European Sailing Ship Diorama
Located in Norwell, MA
Nineteenth century model of the merchant Brig Alice with painted gunports, figurehead, quarter galleries, etc.. The inside of the shadow box is painted with a European castle, other ...
Wood
Vintage Coastal Patinated Sailing Ships Diorama
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extraordinary vintage Coastal Hand Made Diorama. A striking collection of period sailboats on the water. Incredible attention to detail. Acquired from a Palm Beach collector
Glass, Wood, Paint
Diorama in a Bottle, Depicting a 3-Masted Ship, 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
Diorama in a bottle, depicting a 3-masted ship and in the background a lighthouse, numerous buildings and a boat. British manufacture from the 1920s. Very good condition. Length 32 c...
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Folk-art Ships Diorama Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Folk-art Ships Diorama Model A highly decorative hand-crafted example of an early 20th Century scratch built folk art ships diorama.
Wood
Sold
H 25.25 in W 29.5 in D 3 in
Nautical Diorama with Three-Masted Ship Model on Stormy Sea, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
This late 19th century nautical diorama features a three-masted sailboat model under full sail on a stormy sea simulated with painted paper, enclosed in a large grain-painted wooden ...
Canvas, Wood, Paper
French Early 20th Century Naive Ship / Boat Diorama
Located in Buisson, FR
Early 20th century diorama of a three masted ship in full sail in a choppy sea of white-capped white waves amidst blue skies with stormy clouds. In original framed glass shadow box.
Wood
19th Century American Sailing Ships Diorama
Located in New York City, NY
A detailed diorama of ships sailing at sea from the 19th century.
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Shellwork Table
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful folk art rectangular shellwork table featuring a top with foliate polychrome sand design around shells under glass, with the entire surface of the sides and legs covered ...
Shell, Glass, Wood
$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
$117,192
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
$165,862
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with black interior. the second one with light grey interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
$650Sale Price|33% Off
H 28 in W 15 in D 2 in
Antique Sea Life Diorama Shadow Box, Walnut Frame, Shells, 1950
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-715 Beautiful sea life diorama including sea shells various crustaceans ,seahorse starfish encased in a walnut frame under glass. Brass hanging ring
Shell
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
$100,702
H 101.19 in W 137.8 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...
Walnut
$4,067
H 31.5 in W 27.5 in
FINE ORIGINAL ANTIQUE 18th CENTURY BRITISH OIL PAINTING MAN O WAR
Located in Ferndown, GB
FINE ORIGINAL ANTIQUE 18th CENTURY BRITISH OIL PAINTING MAN O WAR IN HARBOUR Description Good Condition canvas but very old with some browning in places (see picture). Cleaned ,re-...
Oil
Vintage Pond Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Wooden pond yacht with natural finish and painted white above the waterline. Linen sails, blue deck. 70" long x 11 1/2" wide x 78" high
Brass, Lead
$2,150Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 24.5 in
Fine 1800's Scottish Sporting Art Oil Painting Gentleman Shooting with Gun & Dog
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Sportsman and his Dogs Scottish School, early 19th century, unsigned oil on canvas, framed in antique gilt frame framed: 20 x 24.5 inches canvas : 16.5 x 20.5 inches Provenance: ...
Oil
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and ...
Silver
Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
By Asprey International Limited, Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked i...
Gold
20th Jade Sculpture with Nine Dragon Boat **** 16 Foots Large***
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese Scrib, but handcrafted in Thailand. Sixteen feet long. Rosewood base. The sculptors of this enormous boat made of jade. You will admire the details of this vessel. The dragon...
Jade
$11,719
H 14.18 in W 10.63 in D 8.27 in
19th Century Coromandel Vanity Box with Silver Gilt Fitted Interior by Asprey
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Coromandel and Brass bound Dressing Case By Asprey The hinged cover with an inset brass monogram, the base with a jewellery drawer and two fitted internal trays, contai...
Brass, Silver, Vermeil
$11,252
H 27.56 in W 26.78 in D 23.63 in
Italian 1950s Decorative Ship Chandelier With Crystal Beads & Four Lights
Located in London, GB
This very decorative chandelier was hand made in Italy in the 1950s. It has beautiful beaded detail to create the hull, rigging and sails, with an interesting crow's nest at the top ...
Crystal, Metal
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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