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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
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In Stock in Los Angeles, Marc Jacobs Illustrated by Grace Coddington
By Phaidon
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Marc Jacobs Illustrated (Hardcover) by Grace Coddington
In stock in Los Angeles
A unique monograph of over 50 collections created by the fashion desi...
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2010s American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Boeing Engine part CFM56 Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side table Boeing Engine part CFM56 made
with CFM56 engine part in titanium nickel and
aluminium alloy. From Boeing 737 and Airbus A320,
with polished a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Nickel
Christie's: West East The Niall Hobhouse Collection, 2008, Anglo Indian
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's: West East The Niall Hobhouse Collection, 2008, Anglo Indian Collection. A fascinating selection of exquisite treasures from both the Western and Oriental worlds reveal Ni...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Three Framed Plates from "L'ornement Polychrome" Edited by Racinet
By Auguste Racinet
Located in Hanover, MA
Three mounted and giltwood framed chromolithograph plates from L'Ornement Polychrome: Motifs de tous les styles, art ancien et asiatique, Moyen Age, Renaissance, XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles, by A. Racinet, 1869-1873. Published by Firmin-Didot, Paris.
Specifically, the three framed plates are Middle Ages, Renaissance and 17th century.
This reference work “created to render major services to our industrial arts” brings the archeological art...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Giltwood
An Early Victorian Album: The Photographic Masterpieces, 1st Ed
By Roy Strong
Located in valatie, NY
An Early Victorian Album: The Photographic Masterpieces (1843-1847) of David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson by Roy Strong. Alfred A. Knopf, New York. ...
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1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Carl Auböck Model #5732 'Hand' Brass Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #5732 'Hand' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass.
Price is per item....
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Old Charles Model Aeroplane Transparent Spad Plane Type
Located in Paris, FR
Model Old Charles aeroplane transparent spad plane type,
Small-scale model of Guynemers plane, handmade with wood,
cotton sheet and aluminium leaf.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Foot Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist foot keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and ma...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Feed Me 50 Home Cooked Meals for Your Dog
Located in New York City, NY
An informative and practical guide to cooking healthy, nutritious meals for dogs
To dog owners, their pets are regarded as cherished members of the family, and they care about thei...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Le Corbusier Ideas and Forms Book
Located in New York City, NY
It is impossible to understand the architecture of the 20th century and of our own time without first coming to terms with Le Corbusier (1887-1965). His buildings can be found from P...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Jean-Michel Basquiat The Paris Review, 1989 'Vintage Jean-Michel Basquiat'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat The Paris Review:
1989 The Paris Review book, featuring Jean-Michel Basquiat cover art. Imagery features a reproduction of Basquiat's (untitled) 1982 Jackson.
Offset lithograph on double sided art book.
Measures approximately: 5.5 x 9 inches; soft cover. Approximately 50pgs.
Minor age related wear; in otherwise very good overall vintage condition.
1st edition, 1st printing 1989. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. Highly collectible.
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1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The Price Guide to Victorian Silver by Ian Harris, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Price Guide to Victorian Silver by Ian Harris. Clopton Woodbridge: The Antique Collectors' Club, 1971. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. 275 pp. A guid...
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20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Kentucky and Tennessee by Johnson, 1872
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Johnson's Kentucky (..)'. Original map of Kentucky and Tennessee. This map originates from 'Johnson's New Illustrated Family Atlas ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Travertine Animals; Elephant, Anteater, Hippo, & Rhino, Flli Mannelli for Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury collection of animals rendered in carved travertine designed by Flli Mannelli for Raymor, Italy, 1960s,
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Travertine
Antique Map of a Bay of Borneo, Indonesia, c.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'La Baye de l'isle et Ville de Borneo'. Small map depicting a Bay of Borneo.
Artists and Engravers: Anonymous.
Condition: Good, general age-related toning. ...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline Lecoq (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book was published on the occasion of an exhibition in May 2011 held at Demish Danant Gallery, New York. Philippon and Lecoq joined forces in 1955 after having worked in Marcel ...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Friedr. Herder Solingen Knife Scissors and Shaving Razor Advertising Enamel Sign
By Friedrich Herder A. Sn Solingen
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic Friedrich Herder Abr. Sohn Solingen bayonets, knives, razors, enamel porcelain advertising sign. Never used, it was found on the original packaging. Perfect gloss. German m...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
17th/ 18th Century Italian Baroque Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Baroque marble holy water font or stoup,
Unique and original period piece. Italy, circa 1650-1750. Weathered condition.
Measures: H:10,5cm W:21,5cm D:19-26cm.
Category
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble
Antique Print of Persian Decorative Art by Racinet, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
Old print of Persian decorative art. This print originates from 'L'Ornement polychrome'. A beautiful work containing about 2000 patterns of all the styles of Art old and Asian, middl...
Category
19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Northern Portion of the Philippines by J.N. Bellin, 1764
Located in Langweer, NL
Detailed map of the Northern portion of the Philippines, extending from Batanes and Babuyanes to Mindonoro and Masbate, and centered on Luzon. One of the most detailed maps of the pe...
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Table Lamp With 4 Tier Deer Hoof With Nickel Bands And Antler Finial
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century table lamp with 4-tier deer hoof with nickel bands and brass fitted antler finial.
Shade is not included.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Organic Material
Vintage NY Hotel and Restaurant Matchbooks from the 1950s-1980s
Located in Austin, TX
In the spirit of Will Rogers, 'Buy matchbooks, because they're not making anymore!' This would make an unexpected and nostalgic gift for the lover of Old New York who already has everything.
This collection of 70 vintage matchbooks...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper, Parchment Paper
Knoll Design (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A hardback book and dust jacket, the book is in very good condition, the dust jacket is slightly sunned but is complete with no tears or chips. This is the 1981 1st edition. 305 page...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Original Hand-Colored Antique Print of a Jesuit, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Jesuite'.
Print of a Jesuit. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'.
Artists and Engravers: Author: Abbé Tiron.
Condi...
Category
1840s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Chinoiserie by Dawn Jacobson (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A hardback book with original dust jacket. Chinoiserie is one of the strongest, mostt consistent strains in western taste. It has affected every area of decor and design from Chippen...
Category
Early 18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
Located in London, GB
Over the years, British design company Linley has
developed expertise in creating scaled versions of famous
architectural buildings including the Metropolitan Museum
of Art, the Royal Albert Hall and the Royal Opera House.
In this instance, Highclere Castle...
Category
2010s British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Maple
Antique Map of Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and Guyana by A & C. Black, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Brazil'. Original antique map of Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and Guyana. This map originates from ‘Black's General Atlas of The...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Hand Colored Framed Map of Europe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique reproduction copied from an edition dated 1595 by Ortelius.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Antique Map of the Region of Tokyo and Nagasaki in Japan, 1922
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of Japan titled 'Japan - Environs of Tokio & Nagasaki'. Old map of Japan, includes inset maps of Tokyo, Nagasaki and surroundings. This map or...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Goldfinger
Located in London, GB
Original French Lobby card for the film Goldfinger. It was the third James Bond film and the third to star Sean Connery as the fictional MI6 agent Ja...
Category
1960s French Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the City of Vienna by Balbi '1847'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Vienne'. Original antique map of the city of Vienna, Austria. This map originates from 'Abrégé de Géographie (..)' by Adrien Balbi. Published 1847.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Brazil by Levasseur '1875'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte du Brésil'. Large map of Brazil, with small fold out. This map originates from 'Atlas de Géographie Moderne Physique et Politiq...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Berkel LP Scales
By Berkel 2
Located in Roma, IT
Berkel scale mod.LP from the 1960s made in the Netherlands
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Bilancia pesa persona da Farmacia Diara
Located in Roma, IT
Bilancia pesa persone da Farmacia prodotta in Italia negli anni 70 dalla ditta Diara di Livorno completamente restaurata
Pesata massimo 150 kg
Divisione 100 g
Meccanica
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Antique Print of the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral in Paris, France, 1835
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Front of the Cathedral of Notre Dame'. Old print of the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, France. This print originates from 'One Hundred and Fifty Wood Cuts selec...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Detailed Map of the Holy Land, Showing the Travels of Christ & Apostles, ca.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Het Beloofde Landt Canaan door wandelt van onsen Salichmaeker Jesu Christo neffens syne Apostelen.'
Detailed map of the Holy Land, showing the travels of Christ and the Apostles, including Paul's travel's at sea and numerous sailing vessels. Below bible scenes such as the nativity and crucifiction of Christ. An excellent example of a Duch Bible map...
Category
1650s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique KPM Hand-Painted Porcelain Cabinet Plate Depicting the Biblical "Ruth"
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique hand-painted porcelain cabinet plate was made by the renowned KPM porcelain factory of Germany in approximately 1880. The center of the plate features a depiction of the...
Category
Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Objects of Desire Book by Maria Hummer Tuttle
By Maria Tuttle
Located in New York, NY
Objects of Desire
By: Maria Hummer Tuttle
Photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna
Foreword by Edmund de Waal
A personal celebration of the hunt for—and joy of living with— favorite collections and things
What is it in our homes that we truly value and why? What would you take when you leave in fear of fire? Our home is an expression of ourselves in many ways, largely through the objects we accumulate. For Maria Hummer-Tuttle, the objects she has collected over the years, from the priceless to the flea-market finds, are precious not only for their beauty, uniqueness, and craftsmanship but also for their connection to the past and the future, for their resonance with one another. In this exquisitely illustrated book, she serves as our guide through three dwellings, focusing our attention on objects ranging from an ancient Chinese horse sculpture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Paviljoen der Stad Amsterdam, Emrik & Binger, 1885
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Print 'Paviljoen der Stad Amsterdam.' (Pavillion of the city of Amsterdam.) This plate shows the Pavilion of Amsterdam on the World Exhibition of 1883 in Amsterdam. Published...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the City of Copenhagen in Denmark c.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Copenhagen'. Original antique map of the city of Copenhagen, Denmark. This map originates from 'Unterschiedliche dieser Zeit Beruffene Laender, Gegenden, Staedte ...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Russia by Tyrer, 1821
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Russia'. Beautiful antique map of Russia engraved by Tyrer. Artists and Engravers: Published by J. Souter, London.
Artist...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare early 1980s Iggy Pop Announcement
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Iggy Pop Invites You To Join Him for a Private New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Hard Rock Cafe.”
Extremely rare vintage announcement card; New York City c.1981.
4x6 inches.
Good overall vintage condition.
Unsigned.
Iggy Pop is an American rock singer-songwriter, musician, and occasional actor, who is often referred to as the godfather of punk. His role as the outrageous and unpredictable frontman of protopunk band The Stooges...
Category
1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Park Sherman 1930 Art Deco Chromed Steel Roller Lid Box With Red Bakelite
By Park Sherman
Located in Miami, FL
Decorative desk box designed by Park Sherman.
Very decorative desk box, created during the art deco period in America by the Park Sherman Company, back in the 1930. This roller-lid ...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Antique Map of the City of Batavia by Van der Aa 'c.1730'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Plan de la Ville et du Chateau de Batavia en l'Isle de Iava - Ware affbeeldinge wegens het Casteel ende Stadt Batavia gelegen op groot Eylant Java'. Detailed plan...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
The Christmas Book
Located in New York City, NY
A visual celebration of Christmas, from religious beginnings to festive cultural touchstones – a book to treasure
This book is a unique and groundbreaking visual celebration of Christmas, a joyous religious and cultural occasion observed by billions of people around the world. The origins of Christmas are in the Christian observance of the birth of Christ on 25 December and, since the early 20th century, it has become a secular holiday with a myriad decorations, rituals, and themes. Key themes covered include advent and the nativity; the Christmas tree and holiday decorations; gift giving and carol singing; classic Christmas films; and festive music. This extraordinary book showcases a broad spectrum of global festive traditions from many different cultures, such as fried chicken eaten for Christmas dinner, surfing Santas, and shoes filled with carrots.
A collection of more than 200 rich and evocative images, paintings, books, prints, sculptures, textiles, ceramics, and photography, thoughtfully paired to highlight similarities and contrasts between them, the works included feature a diverse range of both lesser-known and iconic artists, including Sandro Botticelli, Grandma Moses, Beatrix Potter, Norman Rockwell, Andy Warhol, and many more.
These significant works cover festive topics such as Advent; the Christmas tree and holiday decorations; gift giving and carol singing; and classic Christmas films and music. Essays by Sam Bilton, Dolph Gotelli and David Trigg explore traditional festive food and drink, Santa Claus throughout history, and the religious origins of Christmas.
In The Christmas Book...
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare Boj Brass Turtle Hotel Call Bell by Eibar, Spain, 1960s
Located in L'Escala, ES
This 1960s hotel call turtle bell is made by BOJ, Eibar, Spain.
The golden metal turtle has a glazed carapace in all different colors.
The bell has to be...
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Mid-20th Century European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
SET OF SIX SPOONS AND LADLE IN PORTUGUESE SILVER 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
SET OF SIX SPOONS AND LADLE IN PORTUGUESE SILVER
19th Century
with relief and openwork decoration with 'Boar II' hallmarks of 833 milesimas, dated 1887-1937.
In original case.
Signs...
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19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Trussel of Brighton Clock and Barometer
Located in New York, NY
Handpicked by buyers Ann-Morris, Inc.
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Late 19th Century British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Map of New England and Part of Canada by Vaugondy 'circa 1755'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Partie de l'Amérique septent qui comprend la nouvelle France ou le Canada'. Decorative and highly detailed map of New England an...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare Pierre Cardin Pop Art Futuristic Ambiance Phone
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rare and highly collectable Pop Art futuristic Ambiance phone.
Category
1980s Taiwanese Futurist Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Antique Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Bone Small Size Chess Pieces for Travelers
Located in Lisse, NL
Also beautiful for display.
We recently acquired this antique and handcrafted set of chess pieces from a lady who had lived to be 89 years of age. It was said that this set had belo...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bone
The Boudoir Bible The Uninhibited Sex Guide for Today
Located in New York, NY
Written by Betony Vernon, Illustrated by Francois Berthoud
A comprehensive and instructional guide to the new sexual landscape, covering "new territories" such as bondage, role playing, and sex toys that would make your parents blush. Since the publication of The Joy of Sex in 1972, the sexual landscape’s boundaries have been expanded to include a host of practices that are unthinkable in that classic tome. Although it also covers the basics, The Boudoir Bible...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Carl Auböck Model #5617 'Peanut' Brass Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #5617 'Peanut' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass.
Price is per ite...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
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Brass
Destination Art, 500 Artworks Worth the Trip
Located in New York City, NY
A global guide to the 500 works of permanently installed modern and contemporary art worth traveling to experience
Enjoy a world tour from the comfort of your reading chair or plan a detailed and engaging art itinerary for your next trip with Destination Art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Kilgore Authentic Anatomical Preparation Human Skull
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Prepared by legendary medical supply company Kilgore International, this is an advanced anatomical reference human skull!
An exceptional authentic vint...
Category
1950s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bone
Issues - A History of Photography in Fashion Magazines
Located in New York City, NY
A showcase of ground-breaking photography of fashion magazines over the last century
Acclaimed photography critic Vince Aletti has selected 100 significan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
GUFRAMINI Pratone by Ceretti, Derossi & Rosso - 1stdibs New York
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The mini Pratone® plays with the juxtaposition of a "large-small" proportion by reducing to 7/8 the giant Pratone that was designed in 1972 by Ceretti, Derossi, and Rosso, and exhibited that year at the MoMA as part of the Italy: The New Domestic Landscape exhibition. Just like the original version, the base of the "mini" sculpture shows the writing ‘Pratone’ on one of the sides, and 42 soft stems stretching in different directions complete the radical look of this little icon.
As if in a fairy tale, the Gufram icons have become smaller and have now turned into Guframini®! The most radical Italian design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
Antique and Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities for Sale
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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