Toy Hot Rod Roadster Tether Car
By All American Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
part of the tether car craze. Sometimes cut up with gas engines installed. This piece is in original
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
Toy Hot Rod Roadster Tether Car
By All American Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
part of the tether car craze. Sometimes cut up with gas engines installed. This piece is in original
Metal
Red Metal Body Track Rail Race Car, Circa 1952
Located in London, GB
miniature combustion engines started in California in the 1930s. Whilst ’tether’ cars were raced
Aluminum, Brass
Large 1940s Magnesium Bodied Indianapolis style Tether Race Car
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large 1940s magnesium bodied tether race car. Speed chief.
Aluminum, Other
Unavailable
H 5 in W 13.5 in D 7.5 in
Ohlsson & Rice Rare Streamline American Art Deco Tether Race Car Model No. 88 with Trailer circa 1950
By Ohlsson & Rice
Located in New York, NY
OHLSSON & RICE (founded 1941) Los Angeles, CA Tether Race Red car Model No. 88 Gas powered
Steel
Nylint Thimble Drome
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa late 20th century vintage thimble drone Nylint tether midget race car in original, unopened
Metal
Bugatti Tether Car
Located in London, GB
The Wasp was a tether car model produced by M&E Models of Exmouth with a C-class capacity engine
1950s 'Maserati' Tether Car
Located in London, GB
A wonderful tether car model produced by E & M (The Experimental and Model Co.) of Coventry with
Aluminum
Electra ‘Buck 2A’ Tether Car, circa 1947
Located in London, GB
(height) Tether Cars are model racing cars powered by miniature internal combustion engines. The cars are
Aluminum
M&E 'Wasp' Bugatti-style Tether Car
Located in London, GB
The Wasp was a tether car model produced by M&E Models of Exmouth with a C-class capacity
M&E Models Wasp Tether Car, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
The Wasp was a tether car model produced by M&E Models of Exmouth from the late 1940s with 'Bugatti
Metal
ERA Tether Car Model by M&E, circa 1948
Located in London, GB
A rare ERA (English Racing Automobiles) 'Tether Car' model produced by M&E Models of Exmouth, circa
Aluminum, Steel
Dooling 'Mercury Front Drive' Rail Track Tether Car, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
(height). The Dooling Brothers of California are arguably the most well known of the American tether car
Aluminum
Streamlined Wood Race Car
Located in Peekskill, NY
a large and early tether car. There is still an inside cable to work the steering and some type of
Streamlined Wood Race Car
Located in Peekskill, NY
a large and early tether car. There is still an inside cable to work the steering and some type of
Scratch Built Tether Car, Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
. Tether Cars are model racing cars powered by miniature internal combustion engines. The cars are attached
Metal
Maserati Tether Car
Located in New York, NY
A rare and superb Maserati petrol-powered aluminum tether car borrows elements from both the
Aluminum
Rare Teardrop shape Gas powered tether Car
Located in New York, NY
These Gas powered cars are extremely hard to find and very collectable. They have actual working
Aluminum
Classic American "air Car" Tether Racer
Located in New York, NY
Made from carved and painted balsa wood, this delightful tether car is distinguished by its unique
Steel
Original Aluminum Tethered Racing Car by Mc Coy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic futuristic car was made in the 1930's. It was raced around a track on a tether
Aluminum
Machine Age Gas Powered Aluminum Tethered Racing Car
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This great original tethered racing car was actually raced on a track back in the 1930's. It is
Aluminum, Metal
1930's Original Streamline Aluminum Tethered Racing Car
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This great car was manufactured by Dooling Brothers in the 1930's. It retains it's original Dooling
Aluminum, Metal
Dooling Gas Powered 1946 Tether Racer Toy Car
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a great looking racing car in a gorgeous blue. It is 6 1/8"h x 16.3/4"l x 8.1/2"w
Metal
Original 1930's Dooling Bros. Streamline Tethered Racing Car
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This aluminum racing car was manufactured by Dooling Brothers in the 1930's. It even retains it's
Aluminum, Metal
Sold
H 4.34 in W 16.15 in L 4.34 in
‘Ferrari 500 F2' Cast Aluminium Pylon or 'Tether' Racing Car Toy by Vega, 1952
Located in London, GB
Vega: ‘Ferrari 500 F2’ An all cast, heavy aluminium pylon racer, with exhaust and hubcap detailing, with side mirrors, steering wheel and stylized ‘windshield’, powered by a rear-...
Aluminum
Lehman Auto "Ito" Sedan, Germany, circa 1913
By E.P. Lehman Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
This hand-painted German tin toy was manufactured by the "Lehman Toy Company" in Brandenburg, Germany beginning in 1913. It was made for a number of years after that, enjoying about ...
Tin
$448,191
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
Paul McCobb Wall-Mounted Floating Console
By Paul McCobb
Located in Culver City, CA
Introducing an extraordinary mid-century wall-mounted floating three-tier console, a sought-after piece designed by the esteemed Paul McCobb for Bryce Originals in the 1950s. With it...
Steel, Cut Steel
1930s French Large Tow Truck Toy in Red Metal
Located in Sofia, BG
Large toy tow truck made in red lacquered metal with nice details and opening compartments. France, circa 1930.
Metal
$22,305
H 106.3 in W 157.49 in D 118.12 in
French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in Green Color
Located in Marbella, ES
French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards in white color. Ready for glass panels to be installed.
Iron
$7,853
H 49.22 in W 59.06 in D 51.97 in
Large Model Tristar Jetplane With A British Airways "Landor" Livery, England
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning vintage fibreglass and plastic composite model of a Concorde in full British Airways livery mounted on a tripod stand by Space Models, circa 1990. This 1:36 scale aircraft...
Metal
Art Deco Chrome Streamline Sink By Henry Dreyfuss Circa 1936
By Henry Dreyfuss
Located in Bernville, PA
Very rare Art Deco sink by Henry Dreyfuss. The sink was designed for The Crane Company of Chicago in 1936. Called the “Neuvogue” sink with “Futura” faucet handles. Manufactured by Tr...
Chrome
$11,500
H 23 in W 27 in
Columbus Avenue NYC c. 1920s/30s American Scene Ashcan WPA Modern 20th Century
By Bernard Gussow
Located in New York, NY
Columbus Avenue NYC c. 1920s/30s American Scene Ashcan WPA Modern 20th Century "Late Afternoon, Columbus Avenue, New York", impasto oil on canvas, signed lower left, signed verso (u...
Canvas, Oil
$6,300
H 20.08 in W 30.52 in D 24.02 in
Art Deco Boeing 314 Airplane Pan American 'Clipper', circa 1938
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Aviation Model Boeing 314 Airplane Pan-American 'Clipper', circa 1938 A superbly crafted rendering of the legendary transoceanic Boeing 314 Pan-American Clipper, strikingly ...
Wood
$45,000
H 38 in W 48 in D 2 in
WWI American Scene Ashcan Modern 20th Century Historical Realism Industrial WPA
By Gerrit Beneker
Located in New York, NY
WWI American Scene Ashcan Modern 20th Century Historical Realism Industrial WPA "Constant Driving Will Win the War," 30 x 40 inches. Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1918 lower right...
Canvas, Oil
$168,798
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with black interior. the second one with light grey interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
$68,000
H 27 in W 34 in D 10 in
Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested
Located in Austin, TX
A magnificent and large early Tang dynasty (618-906 AD) model of a prancing or dancing horse, circa 7th century. The majestic animal is caught mid-motion, one leg raised, head grace...
Pottery
$5,371
H 55.91 in W 73.63 in D 64.57 in
20th Century Large Boeing 757 With British Airways Landor Livery By Space Models
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A late-20th Century vintage fibreglass and plastic composite model of a Boeing 757 in full British Airways livery mounted on a tripod stand by Space Models, circa 1990. This 1:25 sca...
Metal
Spindizzies Green Racing Model
Located in Paris, FR
Model Spindizzies Green Racing with aluminium structure, with plastic and aluminium details. Model in green paint finish.
Aluminum
$34,850Sale Price|53% Off
H 38.63 in W 80 in D 59 in
A German 19th Century Louis XVI Style Burr Walnut Bechstein Concert Grand Piano
By Bechstein Piano Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine German 19th Century Louis XVI Style Burr Walnut Bechstein Concert Grand Piano, Serial No. 5655. The beautifully crafted Grand piano, raised on three tapered barrel shaped...
Bronze
$4,950 / item
H 12 in W 48 in D 48 in
White Rounded Square Fiberglass Quad Coffee Table by Mike Ruiz-Serra
By Mike Ruiz Serra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Quad is a low, sculptural coffee table with four hemispherical legs that acts as a quiet yet powerful visual anchor in the room. Cast in fiberglass, it has a unique satin finish ...
Fiberglass
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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