Collectibles and Curiosities
19th Century Balkan Biedermeier Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
1970s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver, Brass
18th Century Polish Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
1890s American Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
19th Century English Other Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Mahogany
1890s English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Mahogany
Late 20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
Amethyst, Gold, Silver
1850s English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
18th Century Polish Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
19th Century European Greco Roman Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Stone, Bronze
1850s English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
Early 18th Century German Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Composition
Late 18th Century French Empire Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver, Brass, Iron
17th Century British Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
1960s English Other Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Glass
1990s American Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver, Steel
Early 20th Century Indian Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Early 2000s American Collectibles and Curiosities
Coral, Brass
19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Mid-19th Century Hungarian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
1980s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
18th Century English Other Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Mahogany
19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Leather, Hide
Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
1930s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Late 19th Century English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver Plate, Metal
20th Century American Country Collectibles and Curiosities
Paint, Wood
1990s North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Polish Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
20th Century Swiss Other Collectibles and Curiosities
Mahogany
Late 19th Century African Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Ormolu
1980s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
18th Century Greek Gothic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Coral, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Crystal, Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Mid-19th Century Greek Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
1870s English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
Mid-18th Century Polish Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
2010s French Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
1850s English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
2010s French Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold Plate
1820s Polish Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Oak
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Islamic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Silver
20th Century German Other Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
1870s Scottish Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Maple, Walnut
19th Century Chilean Other Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver, Steel
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
19th Century Russian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver, Enamel
20th Century American Country Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
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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