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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Color: Gold
Color: Purple
Pair of Porcelain Portrait, 19th Century Gilded Bronze Frame Signed A.Giroux
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of porcelain and enamelled portraits featuring a man and a woman of the 17th century. It is most likely a portrait of Louis XIV and Maria Theresa of Austria. The two porcelain m...
Category
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Pair of Large French Gilt Bronze Church Two-Arm Candle Sconces, Mid-19th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of french church two-arm wall candle sconces, gilt bronze decorated with leaf motifs, beautiful aged patina, France, mid-19th century. For indoor and outdoor use.
Category
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Austrian Cast and Cold Painted Bronze Miniatures Cat Figurine Whimsy Lot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Lot of three ornately cast and cold-painted antique Austrian bronze miniatures of whimsical cats; two sculptures depicting dancing and the other portrays a mother with her kittens sh...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Sculpture Indian Goddess in Patinated Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture Indian Goddess in patinated bronze, beautiful chiselling, early 20th century.
Measures: H 23 cm, W 18 cm, D 12 cm.
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Bread Is Gold
Located in New York City, NY
Massimo Bottura, the world's best chef, prepares extraordinary meals from ordinary and sometimes 'wasted' ingredients inspiring home chefs to eat well while living well.
'These dishes could change the way we feed the world, because they can be cooked by anyone, anywhere, on any budget. To feed the planet, first you have to fight the waste', Massimo Bottura
Bread is Gold is the first book to take a holistic look at the subject of food waste, presenting recipes for three-course meals from 45 of the world's top chefs, including Daniel Humm, Mario Batali, René Redzepi, Alain Ducasse, Joan Roca, Enrique Olvera, Ferran & Albert Adrià and Virgilio Martínez. These recipes, which number more than 150, turn everyday ingredients into inspiring dishes that are delicious, economical, and easy to make.
Massimo Bottura is the chef patron of Osteria Francescana, a three-Michelin-star restaurant that he opened in 1995 in Modena, Italy, which was ranked #1 in the World's 50 Best in 2016. Massimo was interested in cooking from a young age. In 1986, he opened his first restaurant and subsequently developed his love of food while working for Alain Ducasse and Ferran Adrià. Massimo has created Refettorios, soup kitchens that use excess food from supermarkets and local suppliers to provide healthy, seasonal meals for people in need. He is the author of Never Trust a Skinny Italian Chef...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage 14-Karat Rose Gold Pocket Watch Chain by Henry Dankner
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage 14-karat rose/pink gold pocket watch chain by Henry Dankner, circa mid-late 1970s, 20th century, USA. Henry Dankner ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Rare Antik Judaic Kiddush Cup Medieval Period
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very rare small Judaic cup from medieval period used for the Kiddush ceremony and also probably for circumcision. This chiseled bronze cup is decorated on its belt, with Hebrew characters. The back of the cup is decorated with the Star of David. The whole has a beautiful old patina.
This object with certain oriental influences, probably comes from medieval Spain...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Spanish Islamic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Signed Indian Sculpture by Joseph Boulton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing signed bronze patinated Resin Indian. Fantastic work. Signed "Boulton" and "SC" (Sculpture Collectors Ltd.)
Joseph Boulton
American,...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Christ Crown of Thorns Medallion Limoges Porcelaine, French, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Medallion Limoges Porcelaine, Christ Crown of Thorns, French, circa 1930
Signed Charles et Serpaut
This kind of Porcelaine is called "porcelaine biscuit"
Very good condition.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
18K Gold Pave-Set Ruby and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
18K YELLOW AND WHITE GOLD RUBY AND DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET
63 diamonds, 18 rubies, 58.5 grams total weight
Item # 012WGP03E
An extremely fine bracelet crafted of 18k yellow gold wi...
Category
20th Century Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold "Feathered" Three Pearl Brooch
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold "Feathered" Three Pearl Brooch
Item # 012BAP02M
A striking retro brooch with a feathered texture throughout the three interwoven circles that swirl a...
Category
20th Century Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Fine Suite of Enameled 18k Gold "Tiger" Sculptural Necklace and Earrings
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ENAMELED 18K GOLD, DIAMOND AND EMERALD TIGER NECKLACE & EARRING SUITE
All three pieces marked 18k; total weight 23.7 grams; 16 diamonds and 8 green gemstones
Item # 012IEV10L
An exq...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
American Bronze Sea Mariner Bracing on Rope Piling Mounted to Oval Base. C. 1870
Located in Hollywood, SC
American bronze figural sea mariner bracing in wind against a rope piling and mounted to an oval molded edge base. Late 19th century.
Category
1870s American American Empire Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Small & Stunning Antique Bronze Corpus of Christ with Amazing Details and Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
Incredibly well made work of religious art.
If only the best quality and condition is good enough for you then this stunning and practical size corpus of Christ could be gracing your wall soon. Both the perfect anatomy and the amazing details in this antique corpus...
Category
19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Elegant 18-Karat Gold Woven Strap Bracelet with 65 Diamonds and 4 Sapphires
Located in Shippensburg, PA
WOVEN YELLOW GOLD BRACELET WITH DIAMOND-AND-SAPPHIRE HORSESHOE CLASP
Circa late 20th century
Item # 012MGP03W
A truly exquisite evening bracelet, this elegant design is a complex di...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Disappearing Treasures of Oman Book by Avelyn Forster
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Disappearing treasures of Oman: A fascinating story and Illustrated guide to recognising, buying and restoring antique bedouin artefacts.
by Avelyn Fo...
Category
1990s Omani Islamic Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Solid 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet with Pentagonal Links, 7 1/4" L
Located in Shippensburg, PA
18K SOLID YELLOW GOLD FLEXIBLE BAND BRACELET
Circa late 20th century, marked "0.750" with maker's motif (two small O's over one large O)
Item # 012ZFY11E
An incredibly substantial e...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Collection of Seven Metal Dogs of Various Types
Located in London, GB
Collection of seven metal dogs of various types
Continental, circa 1900
Measures: Largest: Height 17cm, width 27cm, depth 20cm
Smallest: Height 6cm, width 13cm, depth 7cm
This charming collection contains seven model dogs, each of a different material, from a different country, and of a different species. The collection includes a pair of silvered metal setters, a patinated metal pit bull, and a large gilt bronze spaniel seated on a marble podium.
Category
Early 20th Century European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Vintage Pair of 14k Yellow Gold Pineapple Droplet Earrings, 13.1 Grams
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VINTAGE 14K YELLOW GOLD PINEAPPLE EARRINGS
Marked "14K", 13.1 grams overall weight
Item # 102VNQ09P
A very fun and playful pair of 14k yellow gold lever-back cast pineapple droplet ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Devotional Pendant, Saint James the Great, Bronze, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Devotional medal, Santiago Apóstol. Ormolu, 17th century.
Openwork devotional medal with the image of Santiago Apóstol in the center, on a pedestal and holding a staff and a book, surrounded by a crown of leaves knotted with two loops above and below. Copies similar to the present one are found in the Museum of Pilgrimages in Santiago de Compostela...
Category
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Brooch "Branches, Stars and Berries"
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VINTAGE 18K YELLOW GOLD BROOCH OF BERRIES AND STARS ON BRANCHES
Marked "18K" with marker's mark to reverse; a substantial 20.8 grams total weight
Item # 011OJJ26P
This retro brooch...
Category
20th Century Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Gold
Substantial Retro 18-Karat Flexible Link Bracelet with 22 Diamonds
Located in Shippensburg, PA
RETRO 18K YELLOW, ROSE AND WHITE GOLD FLEXIBLE LINK DIAMOND BRACELET
Unmarked; circa third quarter of the 20th century
Item # 012KPY16S
A very fine evening piece with an open wire-work display of branches bound with white gold ribbons, the branches set with ten diamonds and the ribbons set with twelve diamonds. This is affixed over a flexible body of composed of rose and yellow gold oval links and is finished in a fine concealed pressure clasp a wire safety catch and also a safety chain. Flashy and unusual, this is an absolutely gorgeous statement piece.
Specifications:
*Composition: 18-karat rose and yellow gold
*Markings: Unmarked
*Dimensions: 7 1/4" wearable length x 1" wide
*Age: circa third quarter of the 20th century
*Primary stone: 22...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Bronze Figure of Game Birds
Located in Brea, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century, the birds on a breakfront base. Measures: 11.25'' H x 8.25'' W x 4.75 D.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Italy, Pharmacy or Herbalist
Located in Roma, IT
Antique bronze mortar. Handmade with pestle. Original patina
Italian bronze mortar and pestle
Measures: Pestle height 7.5 in.
Category
Mid-19th Century European Grand Tour Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Khmer Buddha Naga Art, Bronze, Angkor Period, 12 Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Bronze Buddha wearing the monastic garment. It sits on the coiled naga whose body forms the three spirals. The seven heads of the serpent form a canopy to protect Buddha during medit...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Gold Vintage Cartier Panther Diamond Jewelry Silk Scarf Cushion Pillow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
A stunning large custom made one-of-a-kind luxury cushion (pillow) created from a rare and exquisite vintage pure silk Cartier fashion scarf in a striki...
Category
20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Textile
Italian Art Deco 18-Karat Yellow Gold and Pearls Bracelet
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning and stylish Italian 18-karat Art Deco with 14 near round culture pearls. There are 14 pearls in total, 5 grey, 4 white, and 5 pink and each is 4.21 mm diameter (average). ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Large & Wonderful Antique Bronze Sacred Heart of Christ Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Mint condition, Serene and meaningful work of religious art.
This beautifully hand-crafted bronze Sacred Heart of Christ statuette is another one of our recent great finds. In our v...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mabe Pearl Silver and 14-Karat Gold Ring
Located in Norwalk, CT
Artist-signed illegibly on band. Sterling silver and 14-karat gold.
Ring size: 5.5.
Category
Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Silver
President Dwight D. Eisenhower Commemorative Ceramic Plate
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A round ceramic commemorative plate of President Dwight Eisenhower. The plate is circular, with gold detail around the edges, and a portrait of Presi...
Category
20th Century North American American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
14 Karat White Gold Filigree Cameo Brooch
Located in Norwalk, CT
14 karat white gold filigree with nicely carved hard shell cameo.
Category
1910s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Tripod Base Banner Stand with Eagle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautiful Gothic base for a church flag or banner.
If you have a Gothic style (inspired) interior or if you work in a Gothic Revival church or ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Sizable Pair of Jesus & Mary Bronze Wall Plaque Sculptures by Francis Corbeels
By Francis Corbeels
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare pair of early 1900s bronze plaques by Fr. Corbeels (1888-1956).
This sizable pair of bronze wall plaques is another one of our recent, great finds. Finding works of art by this skilled Belgian sculptor is a real challenge and at this moment we cannot find any of his sculptures for sale...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury 18-Karat Yellow Gold Set with Diamonds and Biwa Pearls
Located in Beirut, LB
This Art Deco style jewelry set is hundred percent handmade composed of a necklace, earrings and a ring, made of 18 karat hammered gold with white Japanese Biwa pearls, set with bril...
Category
1980s Lebanese Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Bronze Aspergillum, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Hyssop. Bronze, 18th century.
Swab made of bronze, forming the usual circular part, followed by a shaft decorated with moldings, which separate a tubular part from another with a b...
Category
18th Century European Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Rare 18th century Micromosaic Plate
Located in Paris, FR
Rare micromosaic plaque depicting an idyllic Roman landscape. The main subject of this micromosaic is the representation of buildings surrounded by cypresses and trees. Two figures i...
Category
Late 18th Century French Greco Roman Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cut Glass
Authentic Roman Silver Denarius Coin w/Pegasus Set in a Custom 22k Gold Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Q. Titius, silver denarius coin (Rome, circa 90 BC), set in a custom 22-karat gold bezel, suspended within a squared bezel with gold bead ac...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Silver
Adie Brothers Ltd Antique 1920s Yellow Gold Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English 9 karat yellow gold vesta case; an addition to our boxes and cases collection.
This exceptional antique George V English...
Category
1920s English George V Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Miniature Cast Bronze Grand Tour Architectural Sculpture of the Trajan Column
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This miniature cast bronze architectural model of the Trajan Column dates to the 19th century to commemorate one of the Grand Tours of Europ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Muscular & Athletic Art Deco Male Sculpture on Marble Base by Jean Marie Camus
By Jean Camus
Located in Lisse, NL
Large Art Deco era sculpture of an athletic male working.
This large and powerful sculpture makes a great centre or desk piece, but it will look beautiful on a side table or credenza as well. The French artist Jean Marie Camus (1877-1955) who also exhibited at the Salon in Paris perfectly captured the body posture of this muscular young man when pulling a log out...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Spelter
Edwardian Style 9-Karat & Amethyst with Seed Pearl Accents Drop Pendant JNW
Located in Toledo, OH
Edwardian style 9-karat & amethyst with seed pearl accents drop pendant stamped JNW. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 3" total length x 1.5" wide and weighs 8.1 grams.
Category
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
French Gilt Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A circular shape brooch in gilt bronze by French art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997), circa 1940s-1950s. It depicts what appears to be figures of saints on a crossed background with...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Tiger's Eye Cufflinks
Located in Van Nuys, CA
These gold cufflinks feature tiger's eye gemstones, which have been formed into power rods. The gemstones have a beautiful gold and brown sheen to them, even in low light situations....
Category
Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Antique Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Boxer Dog circa 1900, Car Mascot
Located in Bath, GB
An absolutely charming cast bronze boxer dog, cold painted in Austria, circa 1900.
I think what was done at a later date was it was mounted during the ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Chrome
Italian 14-Karat Gold and Black Onyx Roman Armorial Intaglio Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Italy, a pair of 14-karat gold framed earrings with black onyx cabochons, beads, and carved armorial intaglios. Posted with backs.
The upper ...
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Onyx, Gold
Antique Asian Bronze Chariot with Dragon Head Pulled by Horses
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
From the Ramakien a Thai Ramayana.
A scene from Ramakian or Ramayan, the Indian epic Lakshman riding in a chariot along with Rama and Sita sitting in the back.
After his victory over Ravana, Sri Rama prepares to leave for Ayodhya, Rama now told Vibheeshan that there was just one more day...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Sporting Pen Knife, Shooting, Tennis 1930s Brass and Steel
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A folding sporting penknife with inoxydable bronze handle. A good traditional French manufactured knife by Coursolle, their trademark logo being 'adjustable wrenches'. The penknife c...
Category
1930s French Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Shamshir Saber 18th Century Gold, Horn, Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Shamshir Saber
Turquey
Made of 18-karat gold. Handle garnished of blond horn,
All part made of gold. In the middle of the guard, a star inlaid of ruby and diamonds.
Dimensions
Wh...
Category
Mid-18th Century Turkish Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Metal, Gold
Pair of Rare Important Statues Signed Faberge 1912 Russian Kamer Kazak Bodyguard
By Fabergé
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, very rare and highly collectible pair of Faberge signed cast and cold painted bronze statues of A.A. Kudinov and N.N. Pustynnikov, personal Kamer-Kazak bodyguards of Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna
A little history, the original sold at auction in 2013 for $5,200,000, I’ll include further information below which came from Sotheby’s
These expertly made statues are as mentioned of A.A. Kudinov and N.N. Pustynnikov in dress parade uniforms with badges and medals, the coats trimmed with Imperial eagles, the cockaded fleece hats with gold braid, inscribed in Russian on the heels and soles of the boots 'Kamer-Kazak since 1894/A.A. Kudinov/Fabergé/1912'
History
The precise origin of these figures, which appear to be copies of – or models for – the well-known Fabergé hardstone...
Category
1910s European Edwardian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
'Jean Paul Gaultier' by Colin McDowell First Edition
Located in London, GB
'Jean Paul Gaultier' by Colin McDowell. Published by Cassell & Co. London, 2000. First edition hardback in dust jacket.
Celebrating the life and work of the larger than life French ...
Category
Early 2000s English Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Scrolling Design and Excellent Condition, Large Pair of Gothic Art Candelabras
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and very decorative pair of antique church candleholders.
If you are looking for stylish, practical and truly decorative candelabras then this antique pair could be perfect...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Bronze Enamelware Belt Buckle, circa 1910
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Unique bronze enamelware belt buckle, circa 1910.
Measure: 2" wide x 1 1/2" deep.
Category
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Richard Lawless Bronze Brutalist Necklace
By Richard Lawless
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This is a bold solid bronze choker style necklace by the renowned modernist Richard Lawless. It is signed 'Lawless' on the rear of the pendant. Truly a piece of wearable artisan art.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Two Tribal Bronze Konga Anklet Leg Band
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An early 20th century antique African tribal leg band (ankle bracelet),
These leg bands were both currency and status symbols for the Mongo tribe of northwest Congo.
They were ma...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Era White Jade and 14-Karat Yellow Gold Chinoiserie Styled Pendant
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This jade and yellow gold pendant is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, likely England, in circa 1965 in a Chinese inspir...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade, Multi-gemstone, Gold
Early 20th Century American Bronze Figurine of a Jewish Businessmen
Located in New York, NY
Bronze figurine of a self-satisfied, disapproving Jewish businessman with the caption: Now! Vot about it? (an imitation of the Jewish accent), heavy, cast bronze figurine...
Category
Early 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Baroque Liturgical Vessel, Open Ciborium, Sanctuary Lamp, Aspersoria
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique baroque church liturgical vessel, open Ciborium, sanctuary lamp, Aspersoria.
Late 18th century Italian Baroque open Ciborium, Sanctuary lamp ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass
Art Deco Figure Nude Woman Dancer Bronze Sculpture - Italy
By C. Rossi 1
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Italian figure of a woman dancig with a music instrument.
Sculpture of a dancing nude girl. Bronze with a dark green patina.
Mounted over a marble base.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
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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