Modernist Wooden Cello Case
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Interesting modernist, cubist handmade wood cello case from the 1900-1920s. Great folk art object with dovetail joinery and replete with old traveling stickers and name plate of owne...
Wood
Antique Wooden Lyon & Healy Harp Case
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1920s; Lyon & Healy, Inc. - Chicago, IL Large wooden shipping crate constructed specifically for transporting a Lyon & Healy harp, featuring a distinctive tapered coffin-form sil...
Iron
19th Century Portable Sundial in Wooden Case
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century Portable Sundial in Wooden Case Charming portable sundial from the 19th century, housed in its original wooden case.
Fruitwood
19th Century Portable Sundial in Wooden Case
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century Portable Sundial in Wooden Case Charming portable sundial from the 19th century, housed in its original wooden case.
Fruitwood
19th Century Portable Sundial in Turned Wooden Case
Located in Madrid, ES
Charming 19th-century portable sundial, housed in a finely turned wooden case. This compact and elegant scientific instrument reflects the craftsmanship and precision of 19th-century...
Fruitwood
Antique Brass Microscope in a Wooden Case, 1880
Located in Wien, AT
A collector's item from the late 19th century: an antique drum/pocket microscope made of solid brass, complete with its original wooden case and rare period accessories. The housing...
Brass
1890s French Wooden Cello Case with Modernist Cubist Design
Located in High Point, NC
This 1890s French wooden cello case is a rare and sculptural example of early modernist, almost proto-Cubist design.
Wood
Large Floor Model Antique Brass Scale With Wooden Case With Glass Panels
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Case on four feet with lower drawer. On four legs that are screwed to adjust for level. There is a removable wooden framed door with glass panel that slides in from the top. A bras...
Brass
Soviet Blue Portable Suitcase Gramophone by Artel Grammophon Leningrand
Located in Beirut, LB
Housed in its original cobalt blue leatherette-covered wooden case, the instrument opens to reveal a vibrant forest-green crushed velvet turntable platter paired with a polished chro...
Steel
World War 1 era (1914-18) Director No 5 Mark 1 Brass Artillery Director Gun/Case
Located in Canterbury, England
Unlike conventual theodolites it provides an upright - rather than an inverted image - which means that it can be used like a normal telescope. The instrument and wooden case retain ...
Brass
Grafonola the Dulceola with Wooden Case
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Grafonola, the Dulceola, with wooden case. With a classic and elegant design, the device is made of varnished wood, with a refined finish and well-crafted details. The lid is open, r...
Metal
Antique Table Radio with Wooden Case
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Antique table radio with wooden case. With a classic design, probably from the 40s and 50s, and a sturdy dark wood structure. The speaker grille is covered in a woven fabric, allowi...
Metal
Vintage Wooden Instrument Case, European Design, Black Finish
Located in High Point, NC
Made in Europe in the 20th Century, this vintage wooden case would have originally been used to hold a musical instrument—the distinctive shape suggests a violin.
Wood
Turn of the Century French Wooden Instrument Case
Located in High Point, NC
Made in France at the turn of the century, this vintage wooden case would have originally been used to hold a musical instrument—the distinctive shape suggests a mandolin or a mandore.
Brass
Antique English Wooden Cased Compass by Stanley, London
By Stanley & Co., London 1
Located in Bath, GB
A very handsome Victorian military explorer's compass dating to around 1840 / 1860 set in a hinged wooden block measuring 2" square. The compass has a shapely blued-steel needle (ma...
Wood
Antique Early 20th Century French Wooden Xylophone with Case
Located in High Point, NC
Discover the enchanting notes of the past with this Early 20th Century French Wooden Xylophone, a musical treasure wrapped in the charm of yesteryears.
Wood
Barometer in a Wooden Case from the Early 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this small barometer with a thermometer, commonly known as weather station. The whole is closed in an openwork wooden frame in the Art Nouveau style. The thermometer...
Walnut
Sold
H 5.52 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in
Antique Electromedical Device from Chardin in Wooden Case, France, circa 1910
Located in Labrit, Landes
Electrical therapy apparatus invented by Chardin, in its wooden beech case. French circa 1910 Electrotherapy exploits the effects obtained by using electrical energy for therapeuti...
Beech
20th-Century W. Staude Hannover Barometer in Wooden Case
Located in Opole, PL
20th-century W. Staude Hannover barometer in wooden case We present you this barometer with a thermometer in a unique wooden case made of a propeller. The barometers were made...
Wood
Barometer/Weather Station in a Wooden Case, circa 1900
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this barometer with a thermometer, commonly known as the weather station. The whole is dated the late 19th century. The thermometer shows the temperature in Fahrenhe...
Wood
Sold
H 2.96 in W 5.71 in D 5.91 in
Elegant Theater Binoculars in Brass and Mother of Pearl, Wooden Case, Italy
Located in Torino, IT
Elegant theater binoculars in brass and mother of pearl, wooden case Origin Italy Template Theater binoculars with case Materials Brass, mother of pearl, lenses Dimens...
Brass
Sold
H 72 in Dm 35.25 in
19th Century Andrew J. Lloyd Boston Brass Telescope on Wooden Tripod with Case
Located in Milford, NH
A fine antique brass telescope, stamped Andrew J. Lloyd Company, a Boston, MA retailer active 1850-1875. Brass tubes and fittings, includes the original collapsible wooden tripod sta...
Brass
Vintage Wooden Violin Case
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
lagu selection is dedicated to preserving local values and carefully curates the craftsmanship of boutique producers, bringing together user-friendly and high-quality designs. In thi...
Wood
1800's English wooden cello case
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing 1800's English wooden cello case with iron decorations
Iron
Rare Cigar Case in Bench Form
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1970. We offer this Rare Cigar Case in Bench Form.
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Ethnic Musical Instrument in Wood
Located in Roma, IT
Ethnic musical instrument is a unique object realized in the half of the 20th century. Ethnic musical instrument made by craftsmanship with wood and recycled materials. Mint c...
Wood
$1,740
H 18.51 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Wood and Leather Travel Trunk with Velvet Interior
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant late 19th-century travel trunk is a fine example of traditional European craftsmanship, combining durability with understated sophistication. Constructed on a lightweigh...
Leather, Poplar, Velvet, Beech, Pine
$1,335Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.73 in W 14.38 in D 10.04 in
Small Antique Clerk's Suitcase, English Leather Attache Case, Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique clerk's suitcase. An English, leather attaché case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Delightful example with pleasing proportion and superb l...
Brass
$1,280
H 4.2 in W 2.3 in D 0.5 in
19th Century Indian Etched Brass Qibla Compass, Antique Anglo-Indian
Located in Stamford, CT
19th Century Indian etched brass Qibla compass. The compass with brass needle and glass cover, the reverse engraved with tables. 4.2 inches high 2.3 wide A qibla (qiblah) compa...
Brass
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.75 in W 22.5 in D 18 in
Antique 1920s Henry Likly Standing Wardrobe Steamer Trunk
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is a stunning antique steamer trunk, complete with its original features. This trunk boasts exceptional craftsmanship and represents one of the higher-end models of its time...
Leather, Wood
$4,374Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.07 in W 35.83 in D 19.69 in
Antique Master Shipwright's Chest, English, Mahogany, Tool Trunk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique master shipwright's chest. An English, ebonized mahogany tool trunk with ornate interior, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Wonderful craftsman's piec...
Mahogany
19th Century Sycamore Pocket Pantochronometer Compass Sundial
Located in Norwich, England
19th century pocket sundial compass pantochronometer. English. Circa 1870. Combining a floating magnetic compass, a pivoting horizontal sundial with angled brass gnomon, and a unive...
Glass, Sycamore
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Gun Case with Felt-Lined Interior
Located in Solebury, PA
A magnificent 19th-century gun case, meticulously crafted from opulent mahogany, boasts a felt-lined interior that diligently preserves both its aesthetic and functional attributes. ...
Brass
Vintage Wooden Box, Suitcase, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
In fair condition new painted only for decoration have damages and scratches.
Metal
Antique Brass Scottish Surveyor's Compass in Fitted Wooden Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique surveyor's compass originates from Scotland and dates to approximately 1880 and made in the period Victorian style. The compass case is composed of solid brass with a me...
Metal, Brass
$1,208
H 3.94 in W 7.49 in D 6.11 in
Antique 20th Century Victorian Leather & Brass Jewellery Case c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century Victorian leather jewellery case, crafted from calf leather with a brass locking mechanism, key, and fittings. The interior is lined in plush pale gold fabric. A...
Leather
Antique British Wilkes & Son Locked Metal Trunk for Export, circa 1800
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century locked metal trunk made for export by the British firm Wilkes & Son. This rectangular trunk was made in metal and painted like a red leather reproduction. Gilt hardwar...
Metal
$1,550
H 14.88 in W 12.75 in D 4.25 in
Vintage Spencer & Co. Cased Brass and Wood Sextant, circa 1830s-40s
By Spencer & Company
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a British nautical sextant, dating to the 1830-40s. The brass and wood sextant was made by Spencer & Co. in London. The sextant has a wood body, brass index arm, and an ...
Brass
Vintage Leather Shoe Travel Trunk England, ca. 1900–1920
Located in Kastrup, DK
English vintage travel trunk in cognac-coloured leather, originally made as a shoe trunk with fixed compartments and textile-lined pockets. Crafted from heavy leather with chrome-pla...
Brass
19th Century, Compass and Sundial Together
Located in Miami, FL
19th century, compass and sundial together.
Wood
Tiffany Studios New York "Damascene" Favrile Glass Vase
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
This arresting Damascene Favrile Glass Vase bears a swirling pattern of blue and purple iridescence and ochre glass. The vase's pattern is based upon Damascus steel, whereby near eas...
Glass
19th Century Portable Wooden Sundial
Located in Madrid, ES
Charming portable sundial crafted in engraved wood, dating from the 19th century. This compact timekeeping instrument exemplifies the practical elegance and craftsmanship of traditio...
Fruitwood
$3,700
H 56.5 in W 19.5 in D 12 in
Art Déco Wooden Cello Case Liquor Storage Cabinet/Dry Bar with Shelves, France
Located in North Miami, FL
1930s Art Déco wooden cello case liquor storage cabinet/dry bar with shelves and base, France By: unknown Material: metal, wood Technique: carved, hand-carved, metalwork, hand-craft...
Metal
$49,000 / set
H 72 in W 35 in D 15 in
Exstremely Rare Collection Alcoa Aluminum String Instruments, Bass, Cello, Violin
By Alcoa Aluminum
Located in Buffalo, NY
This set took me over 20 years to procure.....Dont miss this opportunity!!!!Being offered extremely rare collection of aluminum string instruments,,string bass, ,cello,,and violin......
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Antique Cello Cases on Modern Stands
Located in Water Mill, NY
Similar pair of antique wood cello cases on custom-made modern stands, placed as sculptures.
Planispheric Astrolabe – Equinoctial Dial, late 16th–early 17th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Origin: Probably Southern Germany (Nuremberg or Augsburg) or the Flemish region (Louvain or Antwerp). Date: circa 1580–1620 Material: finely engraved brass Diameter: 9 cm A beautifu...
Brass
Modernist Cello Case from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A unique cello case with cubist angles in its design.
Wood, Leather
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.
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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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