Tibetan Coral Necklace with Silver Painted Wooden Beads c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a Tibetan Coral Bead mala / neckpiece with a stunning mix of orange & red
Coral, Silver
Collection of Five Elegant Tibetan Handmade Bone Necklaces
Located in SOMIS, CA
A collection of 5 beautiful Tibetan necklaces. Materials are mainly bone.Each piece is meticulously
Bone
Vintage Statement Beaded Collar Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chic faux coral, turquoise and other beads including Chinese inscribed beads with a natural thick stunning conch shell in the centre all decorate this gorgeous collar in Great style....
Beads
Bowenite Carved Budai Beaded Necklace
Located in Cookeville, TN
This is an exquisite hand knotted bowenite carved Budai beaded necklace. This necklace features a
Stone, Metal
Lot of Ten Tibetan Necklaces
Located in Somis, CA
A collection of beautiful Tibetan necklaces. Materials include bone, glass, faux amber/turquoise
Stone
Tibetan Beaded Necklace on Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
This fantastic antique Tibetan necklace is beautifully crafted of silver metalwork and draped beads
Silver
Lot of Ten Tibetan Necklaces
Located in Somis, CA
A collection of beautiful Tibetan necklaces. Materials include bone, glass, faux amber/turquoise
Stone
Necklace Strung with Antique Tibetan Amber Beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Necklace strung with antique Tibetan amber beads. The necklace was put together about 20 years ago
Beads
Antique Tibetan Turquoise and Silver Bead Pendant Contemporary Necklace
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Tibetan turquoise and silver bead pendant contemporary necklace An antique Tibetan
Silver
Lot of Ten Handmade Tibetan Necklaces
Located in SOMIS, CA
A collection of beautiful Tibetan necklaces. Materials include bone, glass, faux amber/turquoise
Metal
Ancient Style Tibetan Coral Sterling Magic Fish Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous one of a kind necklace comprising coral and turquoise beads, sterling silver beads and
Sterling Silver
Carnelian Statement Necklace with Smiling Buddha Heads
Located in Cookeville, TN
We are offering a statement necklace with 19 hand-carved carnelian beads in the shape of smiling
Stone
$2,200
H 1.5 in W 24.5 in D 1.5 in
Antique 18th Century Tibetan Buddhist Gilded Iron Lama's Pen Case Derge 1700
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & unusally large antique Tibetan gilded iron pen case, circa 1700. The cylindrical pen case in two parts & made from gilded iron, with finely pierced openwork and engraved dec...
Iron
Vintage Moroccan Berber Tribal Bracelet, Handcrafted Metal Cuff, 1950
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan Berber tribal bracelet from the High Atlas of Morocco. Handcrafted by Berber women using Moroccan silver nickel. The ethnic Nomadic and Bedouin jewelry from the Ma...
Metal
Tibetan Pectoral with Turquoise and Fossil Coral from Himalaya
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/5153 - Wonderful and rare antique pectoral with turquoise and fossil coral from Himalaya - Ladak (Tibet) - Exceptional !!
Coral
Handcrafted Moroccan Berber Tribal Bracelet, Silver, 1950s
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan Berber Tribal Bracelet, Silver, 1950s Moroccan Berber ethnic bracelet from the High Atlas of Morocco. Handcrafted by Berber women using Moroccan silver nickel. T...
Metal, Silver
Huge Red Coral Necklace
Located in Madrid, ES
Huge Red Coral Necklace Huge polished red coral beads complete this fascinating 67cm long necklace. The largest red coral bead is: 35 x 34 mm .436 grams in weight
Coral
Framed Tibetan Flint Striker, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In 19th-century Tibet, many men carried a fire striker to help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. Known as mechag, such strikers would hang from one's...
Stone, Silver
Tibetan Mechag Flint Striker, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In 19th century Tibet, many men would have carried a flint striker along with several other tools that could help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. K...
Bronze, Silver
17th Century Rare Tibetan Silver Mounted Brul Covered Bowl with Coral
Located in Brea, CA
17th century rare Tibetan silver mounted brul covered bowl with coral bottom, the repousse and domed cover inset with Cora and lapis, big 3cm diameter red coral bottom, some tarnish,...
Silver
Huge Red Coral Necklace
Located in Madrid, ES
Huge Red Coral Necklace Huge polished red coral beads complete this fascinating 60cm long necklace. The largest red coral bead is: 25 x 15 mm .550 grams in weight
Coral
Oman, Silver & Gold Necklace with Amulet Box, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Stunning and rare Omani tribal necklace in gold and silver featuring eight Burgau thalers dated 1780 and a large amulet box (Hirz) also in gold and silver. 19th century. Very good c...
Gold, Silver
Nias Tribe 'Nifatali-tali' Hand-Woven Wire Necklace, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This 'Nifatali-tali' necklace is a type of necklace worn by the people of Northern Nias Island, North Sumatra. This necklace is equally worn by men and women of the noble class, si'u...
Brass
African Bug Bead Necklace, Old Hand-Cast Metal Beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fulani, Nigeria Hand-cast brass beads on a hand-woven cord 19th century Measures: 17 in. / 43 cm 8 oz. / 227 g.
Bronze
Handcrafted Moroccan Berber Tribal Bracelets in Silver, 20th Century
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of Moroccan Berber Tribal bracelets. Moroccan Tribal bracelets from the High Atlas of Morocco. Handcrafted by Berber women using Moroccan silver nickel. The ethnic Nomadic and...
Metal, Silver
Antique Red Coral Berber Necklace, Morocco
Located in Madrid, ES
Antique Red Coral Berber Necklace, Morocco Amazing necklace, called Tifilit from the Tiznit province. All beads and components are old. red coral, white coral , horn, cloissone, a...
Coral
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.
Produced in 1843, the well-preserved volume is evidence of the author's exacting specifications.
New or old, the coverlets add old-time charm to any space.
Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.
French trendsetter and serial collector Daniel Rozensztroch tells us about his obsession with objects related to seafaring men.
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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.
Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.