Small Vintage Lucas Ltd. Funnel
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
wonderful vintage character. This small copper funnel, complete with its original metal mesh strainer, was
Copper
$3,026
H 35.04 in W 24.41 in D 22.84 in
Mid-Century Modern Industrial Vaulting Horse Bench, Green Metal & Black Leather
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
by vintage gymnasium equipment, this piece now serves as a versatile accent bench or sculptural
Iron
Vintage Gymnastic Pommel Horse in Leather
Located in Żory, PL
This vintage leather gymnastics horse was manufactured in Poland by a sports equipment factory in
Steel
Vintage Leather Pommel Horse Circa 1950’s
Located in North York, ON
Add a unique industrial touch to your space with this vintage pommel horse, crafted in the Czech
Leather, Oak
Vintage Leather Pommel Horse Circa 1950’s
Located in North York, ON
Add a unique industrial touch to your space with this vintage pommel horse, crafted in the Czech
Leather, Oak
Vintage Leather Pommel Horse Stool Circa 1950’s
Located in North York, ON
Add a unique industrial touch to your space with this vintage pommel horse, crafted in the Czech
Leather, Oak
Vintage Leather Pommel Horse Stool Circa 1950’s
Located in North York, ON
Add a unique industrial touch to your space with this vintage pommel horse, crafted in the Czech
Leather, Oak
Vintage Swiss Patinated Leather Medicine Ball
Located in Bern, CH
Vintage Swiss Mid Century Leather Medicine Ball with light patination. Weight: 2Kg's Diameter
Leather
Vintage Wooden Sled, 1930s-1940s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Wooden sled with metal runners under the rockers. The legs and rockers have the original red paint and the seat has its original dark stained wood with very honest and attractive pat...
Metal
Vintage Dark Green Tool or Tackle Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage green metal tool box with handle and stacking trays. In original condition with visible
Metal
Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat B, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
preserved and features a very good patina. The mat is in a very good condition. All of our premium vintage
Leather
Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat D, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
preserved and features a very good patina. The mat is in a very good condition. All of our premium vintage
Leather
Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat A, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
preserved and features a very good patina. The mat is in a very good condition. All of our premium vintage
Leather
Vintage Leather Football Helmet c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Middlebury college leather football helmet. Hand block not included. CREATOR Uknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Leather. CONDITION ...
Leather, Plastic
Vintage Radior Motorcycle Post War, French
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Radior motorcycle Post War, French. In original condition with Nervor Type C Engine. Sold
Aluminum, Steel
$314Sale Price|25% Off
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Vintage Swiss Mid Century Leather Medicine Ball (No.2)
Located in Bern, CH
Vintage Swiss Mid Century Leather Medicine Ball with nice patination. Weight: 2Kg's Diameter
Leather
$1,029Sale Price / set|75% Off
H 13.78 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Set of Nine Vintage Steel Measurement Pyramids, Czechoslovakia, circa 1940s
Located in Zohor, SK
patina they give a real vintage value and feel. Sold as a set of 9 pieces.
Steel
Large Vintage Leather and Horse Hair Boxing Gloves c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Original boxing gloves with reddish brown leather filled with horse hair. The leather is very soft and in good condition. CREATOR Gold Smith Co. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c...
Leather, Natural Fiber
$3,800
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 13.39 in
Vintage Czech Leather Gymnastics Stool Bench Pommel Horse Top 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
nice patina. All of our vintage gym equipment has been carefully and completely restored, but without
Iron
$799Sale Price / set|51% Off
H 35.44 in W 13 in D 22.45 in
Vintage Gymnastic Horse in Leather with Springboard, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Żory, PL
This vintage leather gymnastics horse was manufactured in Poland in the 1960s. The set also
Steel
$6,500
H 21.26 in W 63 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Czech Leather Gymnastics Bench Pommel Horse wooden Handels Top 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
our premium vintage gym equipment has been carefully and completely restored, but without losing their
Iron
$6,500
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 15.36 in
Vintage Czech Leather Gymnastics Bench Pommel Horse wooden Handels Top 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
our premium vintage gym equipment has been carefully and completely restored, but without losing their
Iron
Vintage Brass Plated Cup Trophy with Bakelite Base c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage brass plated cup trophy with a Bakelite base and brass plaque. Shown with life
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
$3,800
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
Gymnastic Vintage Czech Leather Gym Stool Bench Pommel Horse, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
nice patina. All of our vintage gym equipment has been carefully and completely restored, but without
Iron
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 6 in D 6 in
Antique Atlas Strongman Iron Circus Dumbbell 65 Pounds Vintage Carnival Relic
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Ancient and heavily pitted iron dumbbell, weighs about 65 pounds. Maker and history remain unknown, at point of purchase I was told it came from a Circus.
Iron
$905
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Poster Industrial Agricultural Equipment Vouchers Castel France
Located in London, GB
Original vintage poster for Industrial and Agricultural Equipment Vouchers / Bons d'Equipement
Paper
Industrial Deco Chrome Nickel-Plated Adjustable Floor Lamp
By Major Equipment Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
duty industrially made lamp for professionals unlike the cheap vintage or reproduction's.
Metal
$150
H 5 in W 11.5 in D 5.25 in
Vintage David White Instrument Surveying Equipment Plane Utility Level Oak Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage David White Instrument Co Surveying Equipment Plane Utility Level Oak in Case. Item
Metal
Large Vintage Leather Medicine Ball
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This vintage leather medicine ball is made of thick, high-quality leather with a beautiful patina
Animal Skin
Large Vintage Leather Medicine Ball
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This vintage leather medicine ball is made of thick, high-quality leather with a beautiful patina
Animal Skin
Vintage Hungarian Gym Stool Bench, 1970s
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Vintage Hungarian gym stool bench, 1970s.
Wood
Vintage Leather Gymnastics Stool 1930s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This gymnastics stool, originally a pommel horse, was produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. It has been shortened to a height of 51 cm, making it usable as a bench. The piece is ...
Animal Skin, Wood
Vintage Leather Gymnastics Stool 1930s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This gymnastics stool, originally a pommel horse, was produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. It has been shortened to a height of 51 cm, making it usable as a bench. The piece is ...
Animal Skin, Wood
Vintage Leather Gym Ball by Gala, 1930s
Located in Tarnowskie Gory, Sląskie
Vintage leather gym ball produced in former Czechoslovakia by Gala, 1930s. Lots of patina!
Leather
Vintage Leather Medicine Ball J. E. Porter Corp, 1950s
By J.E. Porter Corp.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage leather medicine ball in great condition with a great patina. Made by the J. E. Porter
Leather
Unavailable
H 69 in W 10 in D 18 in
Vintage School Picture Roll Film Movie Look Iconic Display Camera. TAKE 60%OFF.
By Coleman Photo
Located in Dallas, TX
antiques. Our cinema equipment antiques are perfect for display in residential, industrial and museum
Metal
Unavailable
H 69 in W 10 in D 18 in
Vintage School Class Picture Roll Film Display Camera Much Patina. NOW $725.00 !
By Coleman Photo
Located in Dallas, TX
your consideration is this Mid-Century vintage Coleman 'school class portrait photo camera' used back
Metal
Irish Linen Wooden Bobbin Spool Machinery Rustic Relic
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
This exquisite wooden spool, or bobbin, is a lovely vintage relic of traditional Industrial
Wood, Paint
Irish Linen Wooden Bobbin Spool Machinery Rustic Relic, Red
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
This exquisite wooden spool, or bobbin, is a lovely vintage relic of traditional industrial
Wood, Paint
Irish Linen Wooden Bobbin Spool Machinery Rustic Relic, Red
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
This exquisite wooden spool, or bobbin, is a lovely vintage relic of traditional industrial
Wood, Paint
Irish Linen Wooden Bobbin Spool Machinery Rustic Relic, Green
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
This exquisite wooden spool, or bobbin, is a lovely vintage relic of traditional industrial
Wood, Paint
Irish Linen Wooden Bobbin Spool Machinery Rustic Relic, Red
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
This exquisite wooden spool, or bobbin, is a lovely vintage relic of traditional industrial
Wood, Paint
Irish Linen Wooden Bobbin Spool Machinery Rustic Relic, Deep Blue
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
This exquisite wooden spool, or bobbin, is a lovely vintage relic of traditional industrial
Wood, Paint
Irish Linen Wooden Bobbin Spool Machinery Rustic Relic
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
This exquisite wooden spool, or bobbin, is a lovely vintage relic of traditional industrial
Wood, Paint
Irish Linen Wooden Bobbin Spool Machinery Rustic Relic, Green
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
This exquisite wooden spool, or bobbin, is a lovely vintage relic of traditional industrial
Wood, Paint
Irish Linen Wooden Bobbin Spool Machinery Rustic Relic, Green
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
This exquisite wooden spool, or bobbin, is a lovely vintage relic of traditional industrial
Wood, Paint
Irish Linen Wooden Bobbin Spool Machinery Rustic Relic, Green
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
This exquisite wooden spool, or bobbin, is a lovely vintage relic of traditional industrial
Wood, Paint
Irish Linen Wooden Bobbin Spool Machinery Rustic Relic, Dark Green
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
This exquisite wooden spool, or bobbin, is a lovely vintage relic of traditional industrial
Wood, Paint
Unavailable
H 4.53 in Dm 11.03 in
Irish Linen Wooden Bobbin Spool Machinery Rustic Relic, Very Dark Green
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
This exquisite wooden spool, or bobbin, is a lovely vintage relic of traditional industrial
Wood, Paint
Irish Linen Wooden Bobbin Spool Machinery Rustic Relic, Green
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
This exquisite wooden spool, or bobbin, is a lovely vintage relic of traditional industrial
Wood, Paint
Irish Linen Wooden Bobbin Spool Machinery Rustic Relic, Green
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
This exquisite wooden spool, or bobbin, is a lovely vintage relic of traditional industrial
Wood, Paint
Irish Linen Green Wooden Bobbins Spools Set of Five
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
This set of five wooden spools, or bobbins, are lovely vintage relics of traditional Industrial
Wood
Irish Linen Wooden Bobbin Spool Machinery Rustic Relic
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
This exquisite wooden spool, or bobbin, is a lovely vintage relic of traditional industrial
Wood, Paint
1950s Vintage Italian Enamel Metal License Plate from Milan
Located in Milan, IT
Vintage enamel metal license plate from Milan (n MI 323323) produced in the 1950s in Italy. The
Metal, Enamel
Vintage Industrial Rolling Gym Equipment Cage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Green Enameled Industrial Metal Gym Ball Storage Cage with Double Lockable Doors. Medicine Balls
Metal
Vintage Catcher's Masks
Located in Long Island City, NY
These vintage catcher's masks have a medieval quality, like skeletal armor, that we find quite
Metal
Vintage Leather Rawlings Football
By Rawlings
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original vintage leather Rawlings ST5 football. CREATOR Rawlings. DATE OF
Leather
Vintage Leather Medicine Ball
By Spalding
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A handstitched laced leather medicine exercise ball.
Leather
Vintage Leather Pommel Horse
Located in North York, ON
Original leather pommel horse, polished to bring out the original patina. Price includes complimentary curb side delivery to the continental USA.
Metal
Vintage Ping Pong Trophy 1951
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original brass plated Ping Pong trophy. Engraved "B.A.B.C Father and Son Under 18 Winner '51". CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1951. MATERIALS AND TECH...
Brass
Vintage Leather Everlast Boxing Gloves, circa 1960s
By Everlast
Located in San Francisco, CA
equipment. In 1917, a young fighter named Jack Dempsey introduced boxing to Golomb and Everlast. Dempsey
Leather
Vintage Leather Boxing Gloves c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Original boxing gloves with reddish brown leather filled with horse hair. The leather is very soft and in good condition. . CREATOR Franklin. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.195...
Leather
Vintage Dark Green Tool or Tackle Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage green metal tool box with handle and stacking trays. In original condition with visible
Metal
Vintage Beige Metal Tool or Tackle Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage beige painted metal tool box with handle and lid. In original condition with visible wear
Metal
Vintage German Binoculars, circa 1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original pair of German binoculars. They are stamped on the center "GRDM". The objective lenses are 30 mm in diameter and their optics are good. The black rubber ...
Metal
Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This 1930s gym mat originates from former Czechoslovakia. It is made from thick leather and features a very good patina. Surface has been polished, all sides have been re-sewn. The m...
Leather
Vintage Franklin Boxing Gloves c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Original boxing gloves with reddish brown leather filled with horse hair. The leather is very soft and in good condition. . CREATOR Franklin. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.195...
Steel
Vintage Suede Boxing Gloves c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Original suede boxing gloves filled with horse hair. The leather is very soft and in good condition. . CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1950-1960. MATERIALS A...
Suede
Vintage Suede Boxing Gloves, circa 1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Original suede boxing gloves filled with horse hair. The leather is very soft and in good condition. . CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE circa 1950-1960. MATERIA...
Suede
Vintage Light Blue Metal Tool or Tackle Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage light blue metal tool box with handle and stacking trays. In original condition with
Metal
1920's Vintage Brass Boxing Ring Bell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA, c.1920s. Vintage Brass Boxing Club, Boxing Ring Referee's Rounds Bell. It is the right tone
Brass, Iron
Lot of 25 Vintage Leather Medicine Balls Ball
Located in Nijmegen, NL
A nice collection of 25 1940s European exercise balls. Ranging in size and color tones of brown, beige and cognac, these items would make an excellent collection or a Stand alone obj...
Leather
Vintage Marathon Leather Boxing Gloves c.1950-1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A pair of authentic vintage boxing gloves with reddish, brown leather. Each glove has gold
Leather
Vintage Spalding Leather Boxing Gloves, circa 1950-1960
By Spalding
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A pair of authentic vintage boxing gloves with reddish, brown leather. Each glove has tan
Leather
Vintage Leather Baseball Mitts C.1940-Price Per Piece
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. 9 available. Original leather baseball mitts. Various makers. CREATOR MacGregor, Goodwin, Ganpassa Japan, Regent, Sportster Korea, Rawlings, All ...
Leather
Finely Made Vintage French Wooden Canoe by Seyler, L’hirondelle
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Vintage French wooden (sailing) canoe by Seyler, l’Hirondelle. The name of this boat is Pilou
Wood
Vintage Motorcycle 1955 Paloma P 500 by Michel Humblot
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Paloma P 500 moped motorcycle from 1955, made in France by Michel Humblot. Original paint
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Steel and Leather Catcher's Mask, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original vintage catcher's mask. The main body is steel with thick, black
Steel
Vintage J.C. Higgins Leather Boxing Gloves, circa 1950-1960
By JC Higgins
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Two pairs available. Price is per pair. These are authentic vintage boxing gloves with
Leather
Vintage Johnny Walker Leather Boxing Gloves, c.1950-1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Original boxing gloves with reddish brown leather filled with horse hair. The leather is very soft and in good condition. Original label on each glove. Creator Johnny Wa...
Leather
Vintage Johnny Walker Leather Boxing Gloves, C.1950-1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Original boxing gloves with reddish brown leather filled with horse hair. The leather is very soft and in good condition. Original label on each glove. Creator Johnny Wal...
Leather
Sold
H 12.25 in W 9 in D 23 in
Vintage Enameled Light Blue Tool or Tackle Box with Handle and Stacking Trays
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage light blue metal tool box with handle and stacking trays. Label reads 'VEB
Metal
Glass Cloche of Vintage Baseball in c.1940-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A new glass cloche on a natural wood slice filled with vintage baseballs and softballs
Wood, Leather, Glass
Vintage Industrial Stool
By Adjusto Equipment Co.
Located in Redding, CT
Vintage Industrial Stool by Adjusto with original label. This stool has two settings for height.
Steel
Sold
H 39.38 in W 70.08 in D 5.91 in
Vintage 1930s Original Czech School Sports Leather Gym Mat Four Handled
Located in London, England
An original 1930s vintage school gym mat originating from the former Czechoslovakia. The mat is
Leather, String
$6,416 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Verner Panton Fun 10DM Capiz Shell Chandelier Pendant Lamp
By Verner Panton
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame chromed thin capiz shell designed in the 1960s Verner Panton.
Steel
$1,791
H 64.57 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Restored Dressing Table with Mirror by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, 1940s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Żory, PL
This dressing table with mirror was designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured in 1940 by UP Zavody in Czechoslovakia. It has been completely restored, varnished in a satin finis...
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Tree Trunk Coffee Table by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage walnut tree trunk table attributed to Viennese Designer Carl Auböck. A wonderful sofa table with a solid walnut tree trunk top which spreads a harmonic or...
Brass
1970s Coffee Table
Located in Brecht, BE
A 1970s plywood coffee with glass top and red rattan tray... rare find, lots of charm and in very good vintage condition.
Rattan, Glass, Plywood
Maralunga armchair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina Italy
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Toronto, ON
In 1973, Vico Magistretti designed the Maralunga armchair for the Italian company Cassina. Magistretti was known for his designs that featured simple, essential shapes and the use of...
Fabric
$1,513 / set
H 16.54 in W 30.71 in D 11.82 in
Box and Wall Unit String Shelf Rack System by Nisse Strinning, 1960s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Telgte, DE
Box and wall unit string shelf rack system by Nisse Strinning, 1960s Original and rare String System. One box (78 cm W x 30 cm D x 42 cm H), 3 shelves (78 cm W x 30 cm D), 3 white la...
Metal
Bertu Pedestal, Solid Wood Pedestal, Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Pedestal, Solid Wood Art Pedestal, Maple Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy BERTU stumps? KILN DRIED Our stumps all...
Wood, Maple
$2,163 / item
H 19.7 in Dm 19.7 in
Verner Panton Large 'VP Globe' Pendant Lamp in Aluminum & Acrylic for Verpan
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton large 'VP Globe' pendant lamp in aluminum & acrylic for Verpan Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innovativ...
Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Refinished B12 Side Table by Marcel Breuer, 1940s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Żory, PL
This console table (mod. B12), was designed by Marcel Breuer in the 1930s. It features two shelfs supported by a chrome tubular steel frame. The wooden elements have been restored, ...
Steel
Modern Brass Pedestal Column Stand Designer C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
A collectable brass plated pedestal column stand signed by designers C. Jere, '70s Modern Post-Modern period, circa 1970s, 1980s. A great piece for display, sculpture, plant, etc., o...
Brass
$22,000
H 30 in W 108 in D 44 in
The Hamptons Slipcovered Sofa from The Collection by Michael Del Piero
Located in Wainscott, NY
Designed by Michael Del Piero. Materials: Hardwood Frame, Tight Seat w/ Waterfall Linen Slipcover & Elongated Back Pillow (90/10) Upholstered in muslin with a Belgian linen slipcove...
Hardwood, Linen
$485
H 23.63 in W 51 in D 7 in
Tomado Style Industrial Multi-Colored 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Tomado style, industrial two section wall mounted shelving with yellow, red and black shelves on black enameled metal risers. In original condition with visible we...
Metal
John Mortensen Swivel Bar Stool "Fountain" For Dyrlund
By Dyrlund, John Mortensen
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful cone shaped bar stools. Aluminum base with hardwood and leater seat. Designed by John Mortensen for Dyrlund in the 1970s. Up to four available, price per stool.
Aluminum
Fn 6 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam for Mücke-Melder, 1930s
By Mart Stam, Mücke & Melder
Located in Żory, PL
Tubular steel chair designed by Mart Stam and manufactured by Mücke-Melder in the 1930s. Please send us a message with your postcode to provide an accurate shipping cost.
Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Lauriana Sofa, Velvet, Italy, 1978
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Dronten, NL
An iconic example of Italian modernist design, this Lauriana two-seater sofa was designed in 1978 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. Renowned for their ability to combine sculptu...
Steel
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.