1940's WW2 Binoculars.
By Nikon
Located in Aspen, CO
Nikon marine binoculars mounted on a wooden period tripod, these exceptional binoculars display
Vintage 1940s Japanese Scientific Instruments
Aluminum, Silver
1940's WW2 Binoculars.
By Nikon
Located in Aspen, CO
Nikon marine binoculars mounted on a wooden period tripod, these exceptional binoculars display
Aluminum, Silver
$10,791
H 59.06 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
1940's WW2 Carl Zeiss BLC Flak 12x60 Anti Aircraft Binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Carl Zeiss blc Flak 12 x 60 binoculars. A beautiful set of WW2 binoculars in excellent condition
Aluminum
Pair of ww2 polished steel German rangefinder flak binoculars
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of ww2 polished steel german rangefinder flak binoculars circa 1941. Good quality pair of
Steel
$9,322
H 51.19 in W 13 in D 18.9 in
Emil Busch German WW2 era 10 x 80 Binoculars, Superb Optics, Restored/Polished.
Located in Canterbury, England
German WW2 era 10 x 80 Binoculars: These Emil Busch Binoculars were primarily used by Luftwaffe
Wood
$9,045
H 51.19 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
WW2 era 10 x 80 Binoculars by Jos Schneider & Co (Kreuznach, Germany). Restored.
Located in Canterbury, England
WW2 era 10 x 80 Binoculars by Jos Schneider & Co (Kreuznach, Germany). These Jos Schneider & Co DKL
Wood
$8,347
H 51.19 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Zeiss German Jumelles World `War 2, 12 x 60 Binoculars. Exceptional Optics.
By ZEISS
Located in Canterbury, England
Zeiss German Jumelles WW2 12 x 60 Binoculars . These Zeiss Binoculars were primarily used by
Aluminum
WWII Binoculars on Stand
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Polished Observation Binoculars 10 x 80 – from Schneider from Kreuznach WW2 Binoculars made by the
Aluminum
1940's WW2 Carl Zeiss BLC Flak 12x60 Anti Aircraft Binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Carl Zeiss blc Flak 12 x 60 binoculars. A beautiful set of WW2 binoculars in excellent condition
Aluminum
Observation Binoculars by Schneider WWII
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Polished observation binoculars 10 x 80 Schneider, Kreuznach 1940 WW2 Binoculars by the German
Aluminum
German WWII Binoculars by E. Busch Made in 1940-1944
Located in Eindhoven, NL
WW2 binoculars by the German firm E. Busch made in 1940-1944.D.F. (Doppel Fernrohen) CXN was the
Aluminum
German WWII Binoculars by Schneider, Kreuznach, Germany
By Joseph Schneider
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Polished observation binoculars measure: 10 x 80 Schneider, Kreuznach, 1941-1944 WW2 Binoculars
Aluminum
German WWII Binoculars by Schneider, Kreuznach, Germany
By Joseph Schneider
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Polished observation binoculars measure: 10 x 80 Schneider, Kreuznach, 1941-1944 WW2 Binoculars
Aluminum
German WWII Binoculars by E. Leitz, Germany
By E. Leitz
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Polished observation binoculars 10 x 80 E. Leitz from Wetzlar, 1941-1944 WW2 Binoculars by the
Aluminum
German WWII Binoculars by Schneider, Kreuznach, Germany
By Joseph Schneider
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Polished observation binoculars measure: 10 x 80 Schneider, Kreuznach, 1941-1944 WW2 Binoculars
Aluminum
WW2 Polished Steel German Rangefinder Flak Binoculars
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of ww2 polished steel German rangefinder flak binoculars circa 1941. Good quality pair of
Steel
Pair of ww2 polished steel German rangefinder flak binoculars
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of ww2 polished steel German rangefinder flak binoculars circa 1941. Good quality pair of
Steel
Sold
H 70.87 in W 18.51 in D 8.67 in
Zeiss World War 2 Era Anti Aircraft Binoculars. Superb Optics. Year 1939.
By ZEISS
Located in Canterbury, England
German WW2 12 x 60 Binoculars: These Zeiss Binoculars were primarily used by Luftwaffe Flak
Metal
Sold
H 8.67 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
German World War 11 Emil Busch Binoculars, 10 x 80, Superb Optics, Polished...
By Emil Busch
Located in Canterbury, England
German WW2 10 x 80 Binoculars: These Emil Busch Binoculars were primarily used by Luftwaffe Flak
Metal
German WWII Binoculars by Schneider, Kreuznach, Germany
By Joseph Schneider
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Polished observation binoculars measure: 10 x 80 Schneider, Kreuznach, 1941-1944 WW2 Binoculars
Aluminum
1940's WW2 Carl Zeiss BLC 12x60 'T' Flak Binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Carl Zeiss blc Flak 12 x 60 'T' binoculars. A beautiful set of WW2 binoculars in excellent
Aluminum
Sold
H 63 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
1930's Japanese WW2 Nippon Kogaku Bronze & Aluminium 60° Inclined binoculars
By NIKKO
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A refurbished set of Nippon Kogaku 'Nikko' 60 degree inclined 15 x 80 4 degree field of view WW2
Aluminum, Bronze
1940's WW2 Carl Zeiss BLC Flak 12x60 Anti Aircraft Binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Carl Zeiss blc Flak 12 x 60 binoculars. A beautiful set of WW2 binoculars in excellent condition
Aluminum
German WWII Binoculars by Schneider, Kreuznach, Germany
By Joseph Schneider
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Polished observation binoculars measure: 10 x 80 Schneider, Kreuznach, 1941-1944 WW2 Binoculars
Aluminum
German WWII Binoculars by E. Leitz, Germany
By E. Leitz
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Polished observation binoculars measure: 10 x 80 E. Leitz from Wetzlar, 1941-1944 WW2 Binoculars
Aluminum
German WWII Binoculars by Schneider, Kreuznach, Germany
By Joseph Schneider
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Polished observation binoculars measure: 10 x 80 Schneider, Kreuznach, 1941-1944 WW2 Binoculars
Aluminum
German WWII Binoculars by R. Fuess, Berlin, Germany
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Polished observation binoculars measure: 10 x 80 R Fuess Berlin, 1942-1944 WW2 Binoculars by the
Aluminum
Carl Zeiss 12 x 60 German Observation Binoculars, Second World War
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
rotation of a circular plate, in which it is eccentrically mounted. When these WW2 binoculars were in
Metal
Carl Zeiss 12 x 60 German Observation Binoculars, Second World War
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
individually. When these WW2 binoculars were in operation connectors for the desiccating apparatus could be
Metal
Sold
H 8.67 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
World War 2 German Schneider Binoculars Anti Aircraft, Superb Optics....
By Joseph Schneider
Located in Canterbury, England
WW2 10 x 80 Binoculars by Jos Schneider & Co (Germany). These Jos Schneider & Co DKL Binoculars
Metal
Sold
H 11.03 in W 8.67 in D 15.75 in
Word War 2 Japanese Toko Binoculars, Superior Optics 15 x 18, Hand Polished....
By NIKKO
Located in Canterbury, England
Japanese WW2 15 x 80 Naval Binoculars by Toko. Japanese binoculars were (and are) notable for the
Metal
Sold
H 5.91 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in
World War 2 German Ernest Leitz Binoculars, 10 x 80, Superb Optics, Polished....
By Ernst Leitz Wetzlar
Located in Canterbury, England
German WW2 10 x 80 Binoculars: These Ernest Leitz Binoculars were primarily used by Luftwaffe Flak
Metal
Sold
H 51.19 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
World War II Era 10 x 80 Binoculars by Jos Schneider & Co (Kreuznach, Germany).
By Schneider
Located in Canterbury, England
WW2 era 10 x 80 Binoculars by Jos Schneider & Co (Kreuznach, Germany). These Jos Schneider & Co DKL
Wood
German WW2 Battleship Binoculars
Located in North Hollywood, CA
When it comes to mechanical engineering and design, the Germans were unsurpassed. These binoculars
Aluminum
WWII Rabbit Ear Trench Binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Oakland, CA
Sculptural and functional, these WW2 era trench binoculars have been recommissioned and are ready
Brass, Steel
WW2 Bunny-Eared Binoculars
Located in London, GB
A Fantastic pair of East European Bunny Eared Binoculars. Ajustable to 180 degrees thease were
Collection of Bronze and Hand-Blown Vaseline Glass Flush Mounts
Located in Peekskill, NY
I can't believe we have a collection of these amazing flush mount lamps. The 14 inch bronze ring is a heavy casting with layered decorative detail. The tipped hand blown vaseline gla...
Bronze
$29,236 / item
H 39.38 in W 78.75 in D 20.48 in
Baron Storage Cabinet — Patinated Brass — Made in Britain by NOVOCASTRIAN
By Novocastrian, Richy Almond
Located in Washington, GB
A four-doored sideboard in hand-patinated brass. Each door operates on push-to-open, soft-close hinges. Handcrafted in the North to order, this sideboard can be commissioned in besp...
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...
$4,789Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Art Deco Style Mid-Century Modern Tea Set by Montagnani
By Montagnani
Located in Northampton, GB
Designed by Punta Bacola for Montagnani From our Accessories collection, we are pleased to offer this uber stylish Tea Service in the Art Deco Style. The Service complete with a Tea...
Metal
Rare S.C.A.L. Double Daybed by Jean Prouvé, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé is a magnificent piece of mid-century modern design that embodies both the elegance and functionality characteristic of the period....
Metal
Spectacular Wood Desk, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Exceptional and spectacular French Art Deco wood desk. Two drawers in facade, circa 1930.
Chrome
1920s 35 Zeiss-Ikon 35 Cm Cinema Projector
By Zeiss Ikon
Located in London, GB
A late 1920s 35 mm Zeiss-Ikon cinema projector. Lens: Neokino 52.5/110 by Emil Busch A.-G. Rathenow. Original black paint. Lamp house contains the parabolic mirror. Prove...
Brass, Steel, Iron
$10,986 / set
H 79.53 in W 72.25 in D 25.01 in
English Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedroom Suite Attributed to H & L Epstein
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Glasgow, GB
An English Art Deco four-piece burr walnut and rosewood crossbanded bedroom suite attributed to H & L Epstein and dating to circa 1925. Typically stylish and of superb quality it com...
Chrome
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...
Hardwood
$5,448
H 35.04 in W 52.76 in D 21.66 in
French Art Deco cabinet with graphic patterned doors 1940s, brutalist
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
This handcrafted French Art Deco sideboard from the 1940s features elegant brass details and a timeless design. It has two storage compartments, hidden behind graphic detailed door ...
Wood
$22,000 / set
H 107 in W 34 in D 4 in
Pair of English Gothic Architectural Giltwood Mirrors ~9 feet tall
Located in Hanover, MA
Truly extraordinary pair of English 19th century Gothic Revival architectural mirrors, nearly 9 feet tall. In the manner of Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (aka God's Architect). I b...
Gesso, Wood, Mirror
$68,500 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
Porcelain
$452,530
H 70.87 in W 125.99 in D 2.17 in
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
Other
Rococo Style Parcel-Gilt and Painted Three-Fold Screen
Located in London, GB
Painted to the front and rear with outdoor scenes of nature, with courting couples and winged cherubs, in the typical Rococo style.
Giltwood
$53,039 / set
H 118.12 in W 118.12 in D 118.12 in
Italy Baroque Massive Hend Carved Walnut Bedroom Set
By Cucchi & Sola Ammobiliamenti Torino 1
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Complete bedroom late 19th century superb Piedmontese Baroque massive with beautifully carved floral motifs walnut. (Eclectic style) with wardrobe, pair of twin beds with nets, drawe...
Walnut
American Solid Brass Five Spoke Ringed Yacht Wheel, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American solid brass five spoke ringed yacht wheel with original brass hub, Late 19th century.
Brass
$62,955Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
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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