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
$10,624
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
$9,178
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
$8,905
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
$8,218
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 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
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
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
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
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 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 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
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$2,300
H 4.7 in W 7.4 in D 4.3 in
Jugendstil Brass Jewelry Casket with Velvet Lining by Erhard & Söhne, Germany
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in North Miami, FL
1900s Jugendstil golden and silver brass jewelry casket with blue velvet-lined interior by Erhard & Söhne, Germany By: Erhard & Söhne Material: brass, copper, metal, velvet, zinc Te...
Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc
$21,313
H 29.14 in Dm 25.99 in
20th Century Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Dilly Dally Vanitiy Dressing Table
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Turin, Turin
Dressing table model Dilly Dally designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1960s. The dressing table is composed of two pieces, one round armchair (which alone measures 74 x 66 ...
Metal
OPEN LATE Neon Sign, 1990s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great vintage neon sign, likely custom made for a restaurant. Hand made glass mounted to a black metal shadow box. Sign reads: OPEN in bright white neon lettering. Directly underneat...
Metal
$12,337 / set
H 29.93 in W 37.8 in D 38.59 in
Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, golden brown, premium 100% alpaca ...
Alpaca, Wood
Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
Harvey Probber American Mid-Century Green Velvet Round Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century large round sofa with a low curved partial backrest and emerald green velvet upholstery with a button tufted removable seat cushion, resting on five short brass ...
Metal, Brass
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
$11,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Sculptural Sofa In Portofino Pink Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural interpretation of midcentury modern elegance, this curved sofa is upholstered in pink velvet that adds depth and style to any setting. The tailored silhouette features v...
Velvet, Walnut
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 11 in W 20 in D 10 in
Late 19 Century Italian Neo-Classical Carved Carrara Marble Planter
By Antonio Canova
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This classic planter is carved from a single piece of Carrara marble. The wasted shaped pot sits on four large lions paw feet each of which are topped with a large carved acanthus l...
Carrara Marble
$21,500
H 72.75 in W 42 in D 30.25 in
Monumental Italian Wall Fountain in Carved Verona Rossa Marble, Early 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
This monumental Italian wall fountain was hand-carved in verona rossa marble in the early 1900’s. Truly the work of a master mason, the fountain is comprised of four thick pieces of ...
Marble
English Regency Style Canopy Library Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency-style (19th Century) hooded mahogany library arm chair with adjustable chaise attachment and leather cushion.
Leather, Mahogany
Empire period bed with its canopy
Located in Paris, FR
Empire period bed in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer, richly decorated with finely chased and gilded bronzes, with its canopy. The front of the bed features a lyre in the center, ...
Bronze
19th century wooden spiral staircase with hollow core
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Beautiful antique spiral oak staircase, with a hollow core made in the 19th century. The railing, also in wood, rests on wrought iron rods.
Iron
Ellipse Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Arc-shaped drawers glide from this inventive side table, pulled by pill-shaped burnished brass hardware with etched midlines. A flat top gives way to a barrel silhouette that tapers ...
Brass
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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