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20th Century Swiss Other Historical Memorabilia
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Paper
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Paper
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Paper
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Paper
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Antique 19th Century European Picture Frames
Brass
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Musical Instruments
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Marble, Ormolu
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Brass, Copper
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Brass
Antique 19th Century Georgian Nautical Objects
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Serving Pieces
Copper
1990s American Brutalist Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver, Copper
Vintage 1920s British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Brass
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Copper
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Brass
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Plywood
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Metal, Brass
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Metal
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Vintage 1940s American Historical Memorabilia
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Vintage 1940s German Historical Memorabilia
Brass, Stainless Steel
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Steel
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Metal
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Metal
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Nickel
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Paper
20th Century Swiss Other Historical Memorabilia
20th Century Swiss Other Historical Memorabilia
Metal
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Historical Memorabilia
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Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Iron
20th Century American Other Historical Memorabilia
Brass, Steel, Iron
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Brass
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Aluminum
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Marble, Bronze
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Paper
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Plastic
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Paper
20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
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Wool
Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Antique 1840s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
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Wool
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Cotton
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
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Cotton
Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
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Willow
Vintage 1930s English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
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Metal
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Opinions on which World War II propaganda poster is the most famous differ. However, two posters introduced characters that would go on to become iconic. The first is "We Can Do It," featuring Rosie Riveter, who has become synonymous with women's equality. Another influential design is " I Want YOU For U.S. Army," with its bearded figure wearing a star-spangled top hat. The image gave birth to Uncle Sam, the well-known symbol of the U.S. On 1stDibs, find a range of WWII posters from some of the world's top galleries.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023More than 200,000 propaganda posters were made during World War II. The Office of War Information (OWI) was responsible for hiring artists to design the artwork. Famous posters include “I Want You” for the U.S. Army, featuring the well-known Uncle Sam character, while the popular “We Can Do It!” design depicts Rosie the Riveter. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of World War II posters and other vintage and antique posters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022During World War II, the American flag was the 48-star flag used from 1912 (incorporation of New Mexico and Arizona) to 1959 (incorporation of Alaska). The rows and columns of stars were arranged in a regular pattern, unlike the offset rows of the modern American flag. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique American flags from some of the world’s top sellers.
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