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Stand Binoculars

Vintage German D.F. 10x80 Luftwaffe Binoculars On Stand 20th Century
By Joseph Schneider
Located in London, GB
Vintage German pair of World War Two D.F. 10x80 Luftwaffe binoculars on stand with manufactured
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20th Century German Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Second World War 10 x 80 Binoculars, Hensoldt Wetzlar
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
(eug). The D.F. engraved before 10x80 on the binoculars stands for Doppel-Fernrohr (double telescope
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20th Century German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

20th Century Japanese Pair Of Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Nikon c.1940
By Nikon
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
stand, these exceptional binoculars display entirely original optics in a distinctly Japanese straight
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20th Century Japanese Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

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
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

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Carl Zeiss RWDF Periscope Binoculars on Tripod Stand, circa 1965
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
binoculars were sent to our professional polisher and the results are magnificent. The entire optical system
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Vintage 1960s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel

20th Century English Polished Observation Binoculars By Ross, c.1940
By Ross
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
telescopic wood stand, these exceptional binoculars display entirely original optics in a lovely two tone
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20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Military Binoculars on Stand
Located in London, GB
Superb 1940's French made 12 x 60 binoculars (12 power magnification and 60 mm objective lenses
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Vintage 1940s French Scientific Instruments

Military Binoculars on Stand
Military Binoculars on Stand
H 53 in W 9.25 in D 17 in
WWII Binoculars on Stand
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Polished Observation Binoculars 10 x 80 – from Schneider from Kreuznach WW2 Binoculars made by the
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Vintage 1940s Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

WWII Binoculars on Stand
WWII Binoculars on Stand
H 66.93 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in
Impressive Russian Naval Binoculars on Polished Stand
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Excellent optics and many features not found in other sets.
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Vintage 1950s Russian Nautical Objects

German Schneider Observation Binoculars, on Wooden Tripod Stand
By Joseph Schneider
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
German Schneider Observation Binoculars, 10 X 80. A pair of German ex-military observation
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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

WWII German Army Field Binoculars on Stand, Excellent Optics
Located in Wiscasset, ME
WWII German army field binoculars on stand. 10 x 80 power excellent condition.
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Vintage 1940s German Nautical Objects

WWII German CXN Field Binoculars on Stand Excellent Optics
Located in Wiscasset, ME
WWII German CXN field binoculars on stand excellent optics. Measures: 10 x 80 power, the optics are
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Vintage 1940s German Historical Memorabilia

World War II German Emil Busch Binoculars on Telescopic Stand
By Emil Busch
Located in Houston, TX
Fabulous Emil Busch German binoculars on a telescopic stand. Marked DF (Doppelfernrohr - Double
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Vintage 1940s German Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Stainless Steel

World War II German Emil Busch Binoculars on Telescopic Stand
Located in Houston, TX
Fabulous Emil Busch German binoculars on a telescopic stand. Marked D. F. (Doppelfernrohr - Double
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Vintage 1940s German Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Beautiful Example of WWII Japanese Naval Binoculars on Stand
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Excellent optics, 20 x 120 power.
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Scientific Instruments

Russian Field Binoculars Excellent Optics circa 1950 on Stand
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Not only a sculpture but also very fine quality working optics.
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Vintage 1950s Russian Modern Aviation Objects

Stunning 20th Century Soviet Anti-Aircraft Binoculars on Telescopic Stand
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A wonderful pair of “big-eye” Russian / Soviet anti-aircraft binoculars with telescopic sunshades
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20th Century Russian Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

20th Century Polish TZK Binoculars On Telescopic Stand, c.1950
By TZK
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Polish mid-20th century 10x80 binoculars produced by TZK, the polished steel with adjustable
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20th Century Polish Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-20th Century British Navy Ross Battleship Binoculars on Stand
By Andrew Ross
Located in London, GB
battleship binoculars, by ROSS of London, (serial number 10048), circa 1940. Used by the Royal Navy in
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Vintage 1940s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

20th Century Soviet 'Donkey Ears' Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Stunning mid-20th century soviet pair of 10x45 'Donkey Ears' field binoculars. The binoculars are
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20th Century Russian Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

Large and Eye Catching WWII Japanese Naval Binoculars On Stand
Located in Wiscasset, ME
In excellent condition with great optics 20 x 120 power
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Nautical Objects

20th Century Tzk Anti-Aircraft Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, circa 1950
By TZK
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Stunning mid-20th century pair of 10 x 80 field binoculars produced by TZK, Poland, the polished
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20th Century Polish Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

20th Century Tzk Anti-Aircraft Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, circa 1950
By TZK
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Stunning mid-20th century pair of 10 x 80 field binoculars produced by TZK, Poland, the polished
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20th Century Polish Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

20th Century Tzk Anti-Aircraft Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, circa 1950
By TZK
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
sight for a second person. The binoculars are mounted on polished wooden telescopic tripod stand with
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20th Century Polish Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Stunning 20th Century Polish TZK Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, circa 1950
By TZK
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A polish mid-20th century 10 x 80 filed binoculars produced by TZK, the polished steel tubes with
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20th Century Polish Aviation Objects

Materials

Steel

Stunning WWII German Shneider Flak Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, circa 1940
By Emil Busch, Joseph Schneider
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Genuine 20th century WWII German Joseph Schneider steel observation telescope binoculars on a later
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Vintage 1930s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Stainless Steel

Stunning 20th Century WWII German Shneider Flak Binoculars on Telescopic Stand
By Joseph Schneider
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
binoculars on a later telescopic stand. This model was originally designed by Emil Busch and it has been
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Vintage 1940s German Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Stunning 20th Century Wwii German Shneider Flak Binoculars on Telescopic Stand
By Emil Busch, Joseph Schneider
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
binoculars on a later telescopic Stand. This model was originally designed by Emil Busch and it has been
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20th Century German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Stunning Wwii German Shneider Flak Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, circa 1940
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Exceptional 20th century WWII German Joseph Schneider Steel observation telescope binoculars on a
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20th Century German Scientific Instruments

Stunning WWII German Schneider Flak Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, circa 1940
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Exceptional 20th century WWII German Joseph Schneider steel observation telescope binoculars on a
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20th Century German Scientific Instruments

Japanese WWII Binoculars
Located in New York, NY
stand. These binoculars are works of art in polished steel with brass fittings that were engineered to
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20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects

Stunning 20th Century WWII German Emil Busch Flak Binoculars on Telescopic Stand
By Emil Busch
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
DESCRIPTION Exceptional 20th Century WWII German Emil Busch Steel observation telescope binoculars
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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Superb WWII Military Observation Binoculars by Toko of Japan on Aluminium Stand
Located in London, GB
binoculars, circa 1940, by Toko of Japan, originally used for long range land, sea and air observation during
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Vintage 1940s Japanese More Furniture and Collectibles

Rare Brass and Bronze circa 1934 Paris French Army Binoculars on Stand
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Excellent optics and in great overall condition.
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Vintage 1930s French Nautical Objects

Observation Binoculars by Schneider WWII
Located in Eindhoven, NL
distance between the eyes Weight including stand 15 kg Length binoculars 40 cm.  
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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Observation Binoculars by Schneider WWII
Observation Binoculars by Schneider WWII
H 55.1 in W 7.9 in D 16.9 in
Spectacular Mid-20th Century Military Binoculars
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This mid-20th century military observation binoculars on telescopic stand has been originally
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Vintage 1940s Russian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Spectacular Mid-20th Century Military Binoculars
Spectacular Mid-20th Century Military Binoculars
H 18.51 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
German WWII Binoculars by Schneider, Kreuznach, Germany
By Joseph Schneider
Located in Eindhoven, NL
siphon for distance between the eyes Weight including stand 15 kg Length binoculars 40 cm.  
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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

German WWII Binoculars by E. Leitz, Germany
By E. Leitz
Located in Eindhoven, NL
between the eyes Weight including Stand 15 kg Length binoculars 40 cm.
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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

German WWII Binoculars by Schneider, Kreuznach, Germany
By Joseph Schneider
Located in Eindhoven, NL
siphon for distance between the eyes Weight including stand 15 kg Length binoculars 40 cm.  
Category

Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

German WWII Binoculars by Schneider, Kreuznach, Germany
By Joseph Schneider
Located in Eindhoven, NL
siphon for distance between the eyes Weight including stand 15 kg Length binoculars 40 cm.  
Category

Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

German WWII Binoculars by E. Busch, Germany
Located in Eindhoven, NL
teak stand. Height adjustable. The inside of the binoculars has been cleaned professionally, the
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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

World War II German Army Field Binoculars
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This mid-20th century military observation binoculars on telescopic Stand has been originally
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Vintage 1940s German Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

German WWII Binoculars by Schneider, Kreuznach, Germany
By Joseph Schneider
Located in Eindhoven, NL
on a matching mahogany stand. Height adjustable. The inside of the binoculars has been cleaned
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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

20th Century Russian Border Guard Binoculars, circa 1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A wonderful pair of “big-eye” Russian Border Guard binoculars on a wooden telescopic stand, circa
Category

Vintage 1950s Russian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Aluminum World War Two German Army Field Binoculars
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This mid-20th century military observation binoculars on telescopic stand has been originally
Category

Vintage 1950s German Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Josef Schneider WWII 10 X 80 Observation Binoculars
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
. engraved before 10x80 on the binoculars stands for Doppel-Fernrohr (double telescope) and they are
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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Josef Schneider 10 X 80 WWII Observation Binoculars
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
the binoculars stands for Doppel-Fernrohr (double telescope) and they are mechanically joined together
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Vintage 1940s German Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

German WWII Binoculars by E. Busch Made in 1940-1944
Located in Eindhoven, NL
WW2 binoculars by the German firm E. Busch made in 1940-1944.D.F. (Doppel Fernrohen) CXN was the
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Vintage 1940s German Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

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
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20th Century Japanese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Aluminum and Brass World War II German Army Field Binoculars
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This mid-20th century military observation binoculars on telescopic Stand has been originally
Category

Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Second World War 10 x 80 Binoculars, Hensoldt Wetzlar, Germany
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Prazisionswerke GmbH , Warschau (eug). The D.F. engraved before 10 x 80 on the binoculars stands for Doppel
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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

20th Century Japanese WWII Naval 20X120 Binoculars by Nikon, c.1940
By Nikon
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
(magnification) x 120 (aperture), and mounted on a cast steel stand, these exceptional binoculars display
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20th Century Japanese Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

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
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20th Century Japanese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Chrome

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
Category

20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage German Busche Binoculars on Stand, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
binoculars for spotting aircraft and directing searchlights and AA guns. They bear the German military code
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Mid-20th Century German Scientific Instruments

WWII Japanese Chrome and Brass Binoculars on Tripod Stand
By NIKKO
Located in San Francisco, CA
A massive pair of chrome and brass binoculars, with some adjustments on the binoculars as well as
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vintage Brass Field Binoculars with Removable Folding Tripod Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage pair of tall field glass or maritime binoculars with a removable, folding tripod Stand
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Early 20th Century Unknown Campaign More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

TZK Anti-Aircraft Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, c.1950
By TZK
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
binoculars on a telescopic stand, both in polished steel with brass finitures. This binocular was originally
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20th Century Polish Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Stunning WWII German Schneider Flak Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, circa 1940
By Joseph Schneider
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Genuine 20th century WWII German Joseph Schneider Steel observation telescope binoculars on a later
Category

20th Century German Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Steel

Pair of 20th Century TZK Anti-Aircraft Binoculars on Telescopic Stand, C.1950
By TZK
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A pair of 10 x 80 field binoculars produced by TZK, Poland, mid 20th century, the polished steel
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20th Century Polish Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

WWII Josef Schneider Flakglass Observation Binoculars
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Prazisionswerke GmbH , Warschau (eug). The D.F. engraved before 10x80 on the binoculars stands for Doppel
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20th Century German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

German WWII Binoculars by Schneider, Kreuznach, Germany
By Joseph Schneider
Located in Eindhoven, NL
mahogany Stand. Height adjustable. The inside of the binoculars has been cleaned professionally, the
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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

German WWII Binoculars by Schneider, Kreuznach, Germany
By Joseph Schneider
Located in Eindhoven, NL
siphon for distance between the eyes Weight including Stand 15 kg Length binoculars 40 cm.  
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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

German WWII Binoculars by E. Leitz, Germany
By E. Leitz
Located in Eindhoven, NL
distance between the eyes Weight including Stand 15 kg Length binoculars 40 cm.
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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

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Stand Binoculars For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of stand binoculars available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, steel and wood, all stand binoculars available were constructed with great care. Stand binoculars have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Stand binoculars are generally popular furniture pieces, but Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Stand binoculars have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Joseph Schneider, Emil Busch and TZK are consistently popular.

Finding the Right Collectibles-curiosities for You

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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