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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
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Moroccan Brass Decorative Collector Dagger
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan brass dagger, mixed metal, copper, nickel and enamel.
Moroccan Hand carved Khoumiya dagger, of typical shape with curved bla...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Chateau Gourdon Christies (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is the complete boxed set of sale catalogues for the amazing sale of the contents of Chateau de Courdon which took place over three days in March 2011. This was probably the fin...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Buckle, History of Civilization In England, 3 Vols, In A Fine Leather Binding
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: Buckle, Henry Thomas.
Title: History of Civilization In England.
Publisher: London: Longmans, green, and co., 1885.
New Edition. 3 vols., 7-3/16" x 5-1/8", bound in...
Category
1880s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
1940s Art Deco French Oversized set of two Bakelite Butterscotch Caramel Dice
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty set of two large and heavy oversized jumbo bakelite dice in luscious dark butterscotch and delicious caramel swirl colour.
Art Deco at its best in design and colour, these are must have for a collector and they are not easy to find in this colour.
So far they belonged to my own extensive dice collection...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bakelite
Antique Altar Crucifix Detailed Silvered Bronze Sculpture of Christ & Monstrance
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique table crucifix and a wonderful work of religious art.
For us the most powerful statement will always be 'the truth will set you free'. It is what we have learned most from th...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Waverley Novels in 50 Volumes by Sir Walter Scott, Boston, 1857
Located in Southampton, NY
Excellent and complete set of 50 Volumes of The Waverley Novels by Sir Walter Scott.
Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1857; The Household Edition. Finely bo...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Vintage Chinese "Go" or ""Weiqi" Board and Game
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and well contructed vintage Chinese "Go" or ""Weiqi" board and game with play instructions, circa 1970s. The set is in very good condition and comes with a large wood boa...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Dior and His Decorators Victor Grandpierre Book by Maureen Footer
Located in New York, NY
Dior and His Decorators
Victor Grandpierre, Georges Geffroy, and the New Look
By: Maureen Footer
Foreword byForeword by
Dior and His Decorators: Victor Grandpierre, Georges Geffroy,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Trio of Tribal Drums Carved Wood and Animal Hide
Located in Topeka, KS
Intriguing trio of differing size tribal drums of carved wood and animal hide. They are in wonderful condition. Priced as a set. Circa 20th century.
We ...
Category
20th Century Tribal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hide, Zebra Hide, Wood
18th Century Spanish Polychromed Tabernacle, Niche
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century spanish polychromed tabernacle, niche for the display of Santos. Original finish in somber tones of ochre and siena.
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Naïve Coconut Shell “Bugbear” Powder Flask Carved as a Fish
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A naïve coconut shell “bugbear” powder flask carved as a fish with an open mouth surrounded by scales above a man hunting with a rifle and dogs, the underside plain, circa 1805.
“Bugbear” coconut...
Category
Early 1800s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coconut
1960s Music Radio TV Record Player Cabinet, Mahogany, Osvaldo Borsani attributed
By Osvaldo Borsani, Cantu
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury music radio TV record player cabinet (or Dry Bar cabinet) in mahogany Osvaldo Borsani attributed
Rare and important polyvalent enterta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Accordion by Sabatino Nocentini & Figli Made in Florence, Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Italian custom made accordion by Sabatino Nocentini Castiglion & Figli.
Antique pearl white accordion, Italian accordion with profuse inlay decoration, gorgeous hand made wi...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Berkel Scales
By Berkel 2
Located in Roma, IT
Libra from Holland in good condition all original no parts missing or repaired
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Gothic Revival Gilt Brass on Wood Wall Mirror with Glass Stones and Latin Phrase
Located in Lisse, NL
For the collectors of rare, beautiful, meaningful and usable Gothic Revival antiques.
At the bottom of this strikingly colorful and stylish Gothic mirror is the Latin phrase Monstra...
Category
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Miniature Mahogany Bow Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive and elegant mid-19th century mahogany miniature
bow fronted chest having well figured top above two short and
two long drawers raised on elegant splay feet.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
A pair of ostrich eggs with their turned solid oak bases, France XIXth century
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A pair of emptied ostrich eggs with their turned solid oak bases, dating back to the 19th century and originating from a cabinet of curiosities,
Ostrich eggs are particularly impres...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ostrich Eggshell, Oak
Lot of Four Vintage Steiff Animals, Squirrel Camel Hamster & Giraffe, 1960s
By Steiff
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This collection of stuffed animals includes 4 figures:
1) Miniature Steiff Squirrel (No button and flag, but cardboard label). About 3.75" high.
2) Steiff Hamster (parts of flag and...
Category
1960s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mohair
God Lamp / Church Chandelier Brass Early 20th Century Sanctuary Lamp Art Nouveau
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
God's Lamp/Church Chandelier brass early 20th century Sanctuary lamp Art Nouveau style
Beautiful authentic brass Church chandelier/God's lam...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
19th Century Romanian Polychrome Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming 19th century Romanian hand carved wooden rocking horse. Featuring a colorful polychrome finish on a base decorated with a floral m...
Category
19th Century Romanian Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
English Pathologist Box Made of Mahogany with Brass, Including Instruments
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Curious antique English box made of mahogany with brass details, inside which are the working instruments of a pathologist. The division of the interior of the box is covered in red ...
Category
19th Century British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
DUNHILL 1940 Service Petrol Pocket Lighter In Solid 925 Sterling Silver With Box
Located in Miami, FL
A service lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill
A beautiful military American service lighter, created by the subsidiaries of Alfred Dunhill in the United States during the WW-2, betwe...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-Century, Waldorf Wooden Sheep with Brown Sheep Fur
By Peter Kraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cute, Mid-Century, decorative sheep by Waldorf with genuine brown sheep wool and a carved wood face and legs. Vintage accent piece with leather ears and light patina. In original co...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Antique Catholic Virgin Mary Figure Glass Dome Monastery Work, Germany Altotting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An antique glass dome with Virgin Mary figure and some other wooden and glass parts. It has also a touch relic of Agnus Dei. Found at an estate sale...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Gothic Revival Drinks Cabinet w Church Window Panels and Angel sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Another piece of Gothic Art furniture. This time with a special feature.
This handcrafted Gothic Revival cabinet or credenza with drawer from the late 19th century is actually made ...
Category
19th Century German Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wrought Iron
Embroidered Textile Chasuble Religious Vestment
Located in New York, NY
Antique embroidered textile chasuble with floral decorative patterns in blue, yellow and pink, likely made in the 17th-18th century in Europe. The piece is framed and has marking on the back paper indicating it to be a gift from William Randolph Hearst...
Category
17th Century European Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Textile
Antique German Bible 1738 Martin Luther Old and New Testament European Germany
Located in Greer, SC
Collectible antique German Luther Bible, also known as " Lutherbibel " in Germany. The Lutherbibel is a German translation by the Protestant reformer Martin Luther, a New Testament t...
Category
Mid-18th Century German Other Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paper
Museum-Quality, Fully Assembled Replica of H.M.S. Sovereign of the Seas
Located in Eindhoven, NL
This is museum-quality, fully assembled replica of H.M.S. Sovereign of the Seas, a first-rate ship in the British Royal Navy for more than 50 years in the 1600s.
Master craftsmen using historical photographs, drawings or original plans meticulously handcraft these highly detailed wood models from scratch. They are built to scale with high-grade wood such as: western red cedar, and mahogany. They are 100% hand built individually using plank-on-frame construction method and are similar to the building of actual ships. Each model requires hundreds of hours to finish and must go through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop.
This magnificent Sovereign of the Seas model...
Category
2010s Central Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Miniature 19th Century Victorian Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c. Charming antique miniature chest of drawers. The chest has a marble top. The case is figured mahogany, with four stacked drawers, the ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Brass
Ballerina Fashion’s Modern Muse Book by Patricia Mears, Laura Jacobs, Jane
Located in New York, NY
Ballerina
Fashion’s Modern Muse
By: Patricia Mears, Laura Jacobs, Jane Pritchard, Rosemary Harden, and Joel Lobenthal
Ballerina: Fashion’s Modern Muse is a revelatory, irresistible ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
c.1800 Portable English Orrery by W. Robinson
Located in Greenlawn, NY
c.1800 Portable English Orrery by W. Robinson
The circular base is covered with a brightly decorated polychrome paper that shows the astrological houses, the months, visual displays...
Category
Early 1800s English Other Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1902 Regina Music Box
By Regina Music Box Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1902 Regina music box with 3 discs and crank. Molded oak case. One additional disc should not be used. "Regina 66394". Box clasp lacks hole part to hold shut...
Category
Early 1900s Other Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Early 20th C. Copper dinosaur diorama
Located in Hudson, NY
Hand made.
Hammered copper
Amazing. Almost sci-fi. I have never seen anything like this before. Possible ex museum collection. Two plaques on the front and back that would have held...
Category
Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English Folk Art jigger doll
A wonderful example of a unique Folk Art handcrafted jigger doll we have lovingly ...
Category
1930s British Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique French embossed copper plate - Let the little children come to me
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Antique French copper work picturing Jesus Christ talking to children, illustrating famous "let the little children come to me" biblical recommandation. Early 19th century circa 1820...
Category
Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
18th century Set Hand Colored Nautical Engravings
By M. Ogier
Located in Savannah, GA
Signed M. Ogier (Fecit:by), this set of four hand colored engravings is part of a larger edition of plates. These plates are numbered PL 16, 347, 365 and 386. The subject is probably...
Category
18th Century Unknown Elizabethan Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Antique Half Hull Ship Model. English Late 19th Century.
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful half hull model.
Laminated tropical hardwood and pitch pine
Original patina and a fantastic colour
Exceptional quality. I particularly like the finely carved mast.
The...
Category
Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Italian Liturgical Pax Brede Or Osculatorium From The 16th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Italy
16th century
A liturgical Pax Brede or Osculatorium. The carved wooden board “Kiss of Peace” representing Christ as a man of sorrows. The pax has the shape of an ancient templ...
Category
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Bronze on Wood Religious Crucifix
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Bronze Jesus On Wooden Carved Crucifix, Early 1900's
This wood crucifix would certainly make a wonderful addition to any collection of religious works of...
Category
Early 1900s Danish Other Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Weighted Club Chess Set Kings Staunton Pattern No. 5 Boxed, Circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good, high quality vintage English handmade, boxwood "weighted" chess set club game of 32 pieces, Staunton Pattern No. 5 all in its original box and retailed by The British Chess...
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood
Charming French Papier Mache and Wood Large Antique Horse, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
With original leather bridle, saddle, head-dress and accompanying booklet.
A wonderful thing, beautiful patina.
Category
19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paper
1960s Vintage Italian Vincenza 18-Karat Brushed Gold Bamboo Bangle Bracelet
Located in Haarlem, NL
Vintage Classic 18-karat gold faux-bamboo Italian, Vincenza made bracelet.
Consists of nine gold etched and brushed finish bamboo segments which, when closed, form a solid heavy (33g...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
1979 Gold Sovereign - Elizabeth II Decimal Portrait
Located in Braintree, GB
A 1979 gold Sovereign featuring Queen Elizabeth II and the George & Dragon design in extremely fine condition. Coin struck by the Royal Mint and provided in a plastic capsule.
Manuf...
Category
1970s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Antique Lifesize Crowned Mother Mary and Child Jesus Gothic Revival Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Hand carved wood antique statue of Mother Mary wearing a Gothic crown.
This original and all hand carved sculpture of the mother of all mothers is anothe...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Large Row Boat or Dinghy Model
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage row boat model hand crafted in mahogany with ambitious accuracy. Painted white with green trim and presented in a custom handcrafted stand.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Gothic Revival Harp by Erard
Located in London, GB
Antique Gothic Revival harp by Erard
French, circa 1840
Measures: Height 178cm, width 54cm, depth 91cm
Of typical form by the famed instrum...
Category
Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1980s Keith Haring Exhibition Catalog
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Keith Haring 1988 Martin Lawrence limited editions catalog:
Features 49 color and 19 black and white printed illustrations and also includes an exhi...
Category
1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large Gothic Revival Medieval Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass Pendant / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted, hexagonal Gothic light lantern.
If you are a collector of rare and ancient looking Gothic antiques then this good size and possibly one of a kind pendant could be flying your way soon. With antique light fixtures as one of our specialties, we know how rare Gothic lanterns are and we are certain this fine specimen will find its way to a good home too. Also, because this all hand-crafted, Gothic Revival pendant completely original and in very good condition. The natural wear has only made this rare fixture more beautiful and its authentic, Medieval look and feel will never fail to impress. It may have originally hung in the entrance of a home in France or maybe above the main entrance of a medieval style chateau or castle, we are not sure. What we are quite certain of is that it is highly unlikely that we or you will ever find another one like it. The stylized Gothic rosettes above and below the Gothic church window-like panels in all six sides are just some of the wonderful features that make this work of lighting art so authentic and desirable. This light even comes with the original, antique cathedral glass...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wrought Iron, Metal
20th Century Central European Metal and Wooden Scooter
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this authentic 20th Century Central European Metal and Wooden Scooter, a whimsical piece that captures the playful spirit of yesteryears. Its sturdy construction features a combination of robust metal and solid wood, telling the tale of a bygone era where durability met simplicity in design. The scooter boasts original painted wheels with charming patina, and a spring mechanism that speaks to the ingenuity of early 20th-century leisure inventions. Perfect as a unique decorative item in a vintage-themed space or as a conversation piece in an eclectic collection, this scooter is a nostalgic nod to the simple joys of childhood. It stands not just as a relic of the past but as an ode to the timeless appeal of classic toys.
Category
20th Century European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Midcentury Danish Vikings Figures by Jacob Jensen
By Jacob Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three midcentury Danish Viking figures made of mixed woods by Jacob Jensen, circa 1950s. The figures are in good vintage condition and measure: 5...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Teak, Walnut, Wood
1911 Gold Sovereign - King George V - London
Located in Braintree, GB
A 1911 gold Sovereign coin featuring King George V, and the classic George & Dragon design. This coin is provided in a plastic capsule. The lack of mintmark denotes that coin was produced at the London Mint.
Manufacturer: Royal Mint
Weight (grams): 8.00 grams
Dimensions: Diameter: 21 mm
King George V was the monarch of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, reigning from 1910 until his death in 1936. Born on June 3, 1865, he was the second son of King Edward VII. George V's reign was marked by significant historical events, including World War I, the decline of the British Empire, and the rise of the Labour Party. Despite facing challenges such as the Irish War...
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1910s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
1893 Gold full Sovereign - Queen Victoria
Located in Braintree, GB
This is an 1893 gold Sovereign with the portrait of Queen Victoria, featuring the traditional George and Dragon design and provided in a plastic capsule. The M mintmark denotes the M...
Category
1880s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
Category
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Spruce
Vintage India Handmade Hammered Silver Earrings
Located in Asheville, NC
Pair of vintage India handmade silver hammered with hoops and silvers balls.
Category
1960s Indian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere Charles-François Delamarche Paris, 1805-1810 Circa
Located in Milano, IT
Charles-François Delamarche
Ptolemaic armillary sphere
Paris, circa 1805-1810
Wood and papier-mâché
covered with printed and partly hand-coloured paper
It measures 15.74” in height, ...
Category
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper, Wood
Antique French 19th Century Jewelry Box Flap Door Miniature Wood Cabinet
Located in Firenze, IT
This beautiful French late 19th century chest of drawers in black ebonized wood and cherrywood reproduces with perfect proportions in scale a miniature cabinet with three drawers and an upper flap door that opens to reveal a white marble top and an oval mirror inside, nice hand carved band on top with geometrical pattern and molded base.
The black lacquered wood creates a wonderful contrast with the beautiful honey-colored wood grain. Despite its convenient size, extremely detailed, this chest of drawers is equipped with a white Carrara marble top and a small mirror that make it even more special and useful.
The model of a piece of furniture was originally created by cabinet makers to show their skills to the customer and to present the sample of the furniture which would then have been produced on a larger scale. These commode miniatures, along with other specimens, were displayed in the craftsman's workshop to serve as examples to aid the potential client in making a selection. Some also think that these little chests were used as doll and puppets...
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal
Pair of Canadian Folk Art Carved Japanese Internment Camp Figures or Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Folk Art carved figures is believed to have been made by a Japanese immigrant to Canada either while or after being interned by the Canadian government during the Second World War. The male carved figure is hand painted in vibrant colors and the base reads: June 11, 1942" and "Ontario" underneath. The nude female carving...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Softwood
Kelly Wearstler Evocative Style
Located in New York, NY
For her first book in ten years, Kelly Wearstler, one of the most irreverent and fascinating designers working today, continues to push boundaries with her inventive and opulent inte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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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