Gothic Shrine
Antique Mid-19th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures
Metal
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Religious Items
Pine, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items
Iron
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Antique 1750s French Gothic Religious Items
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Religious Items
Antique 1850s French Gothic Religious Items
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Religious Items
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Religious Items
Hardwood
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Velvet, Plaster, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Spelter
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Brass
Antique 18th Century European Greco Roman Religious Items
Copper
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Balustrades and Fixtures
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Doors and Gates
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Dinner Plates
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Brutalist Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books
Paper
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 1790s English Rococo Paintings
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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.
Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.
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