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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Color: Gold
Color: Purple
2000s Italian Green Murano Glass Cactus Plant with Yellow Flowers in Gold Pot
By Fornace Mian
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Fornace Mian, in a lifelike org...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Engine Order Telegraph in the Chadburns Style, England Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Large and exceptional solid bronze ships engine order telegraph Made in the Chadburns style, with orders in french. The bells ring but the mechanism needs to be revised.
Shipping:
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Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Authentic Italian 18k Gold, Tourmaline and Diamond Earrings by Roberto Legnazzi
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF VINTAGE ITALIAN 18K GOLD, TOURMALINE, SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND EARRINGS
Designed and crafted by Roberto Legnazzi, Italy circa 1980s
Item # C104256
A very attractive pair of sol...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold
French Art Bronze Brooch St Eloi by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare bronze brooch St Eloi by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin ((French, 1913–1997) circa 1946. Brilliantly designed in the shape of horseshoe with the saint spreading his arms ho...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
2000s Italian Teal Green Gold Murano Art Glass Cactus Plant with Orange Flowers
By Fornace Mian
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Fornace Mian, with a lifelike organic modernist shape in crystal overlaid teal green textured Murano glass highlighted with branches and 3 orange bloom flowers, planted in a lime green Murano glass pot worked with pure gold, adding a pearl...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Antique Gothic Revival Bronze & Brass Church Pendant / Missal Lantern with Bells
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautifully handcrafted church relic with a chapel dome top.
For the collectors of rare and interesting antiques in the Gothic style we also have this remarkable, hexagonal...
Category
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Vintage 14k Solid Gold Curb-Link Bracelet, Wearable Length, 30.5 Grams
Located in Shippensburg, PA
14K YELLOW GOLD CURB-LINK BRACELET
Marked "585" and illegible maker's mark; 8" wearable length
Item # C104265
Crafted entirely of 14k yellow gold, this sleek curb-link bracelet is ...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Architectural Design Bronze Gothic Revival Winged Gargoyle Sculptures Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
This monumental and architectural church fixture could be the perfect addition to your Gothic collection or interior.
If you appreciate the history and beauty of the French Gothic style then this amazing light fixture from the late 1800s could be perfect for you. When we first saw this work of lighting art, we were in awe and, as it goes with great antiques, we still are. The magnificent design, but also the quality of all the handcrafted and bronze elements make this antique chandelier a true work of art and a real joy to look at. With five Gothic style, winged gargoyle...
Category
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Italian Swirling and Woven 18k Gold Earrings
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VINTAGE PAIR OF WOVEN AND SWIRLING 18-KARAT GOLD EARRINGS
Item # C104260
An incredibly eye-catching pair of woven, reeded and swirling earrings executed entirely in 18 karat yellow...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
A very fine 18k Rose Gold Pendant w/ 340 Diamonds
Located in Shippensburg, PA
18K ROSE GOLD LINK PENDANT WITH 340 DIAMONDS
Item # C104261
An incredibly fine 18 karat rose gold pendant with an ovular form hanging from three cast links, all four elements set w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Vintage 18k Rose & Yellow Gold Bright-Cut Bracelet, 8 1/2" long
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Vintage 18k Rose & Yellow Gold Bright-Cut Bracelet, 8 1/2" long
Item # C104263
An intricately decorated bracelet with links cast entirely in 18 karat yellow and rose gold, the tubul...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Lord Mountbatten by Greta Berlin, 1989
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This bronze is the maquette for a sculpture of Lord Louis Mountbatten wearing a naval duffel coat, peaked cap and sea boots and holding a pair of binoculars. It is set on a highly polished black stone base and inscribed on the back ‘Mountbatten Study, G. Berlin no. 3 of 3’. English, 1989.
We are indebted to Ms Berlin for her kind help in supplying the following information. “I made this piece as a working model, maquette, to show, along with another image, to the clients who were offering the commission for the nine-foot bronze of Lord Mountbatten...
Category
1980s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Pair, Maison Lancel Gilt Bronze Sconces Ruffled Opaline Glass Shade France, 1950
By Maison Lancel, E. Guillemard
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Lancel gilt bronze sconces, wall lights with original white ruffled Opaline glass shade.
These animal sculpture lighting was made in the style of E. Guillemard...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Fine Modernist 14k Gold Necklace by Metropolitan Museum of Art
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A FINE VINTAGE 14K YELLOW GOLD 25" NECKLACE BY THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
Item # C104258
A very finely cast necklace designed for the Metropitan Museum of Art, it is executed i...
Category
20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
2000s Italian Moss Green Gold Murano Art Glass Cactus Plant with White Flower
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Fornace Mian, in a lifelike org...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Minimalist Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Compass with Pocket Sundial, with Case, Bronze, Butterfield, Michael '1635-1724'
Located in Madrid, ES
Compass with pocket sundial, with case. Bronze. BUTTERFIELD, Michael (1635-1724). Paris, circa 1700.
Pocket sundial made of engraved metal, with a gno...
Category
Early 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Other
Vivien Mallock: Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee Portrait Roundel, 2012
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This is the bronze maquette for a bas-relief portrait commissioned by the City of Winchester in honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. The final roundel is six feet in diameter and is shaped as a Winchester Rose with Queen Elizabeth II in the centre. She is wearing a three-strand diamond necklace and the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. Signed ‘VM 1’. English, 2012.
The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara was made by the House of Garrard...
Category
2010s English Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
The Timeline History of New York City Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Timeline History of New York City Book
Playne Books Ltd;
Worth Press Ltd;
Hardcover book.
A hands-on presentation of New York's history feat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Expressionist Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Late 19th Century Bronze Boat Steering Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare late 19th century Launch steering wheel with gear lever. Six spoke with wood handles. Highly polished. Tip to tip 15.5; depth 6.75"; hub diameter 4-5/8"; clutch hb 3.25"; handle...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Ancient Roman Bronze Crossbow Fibula or Toga Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine ancient Roman bronze fibula.
A so-called 'crossbow' fibula.
From the private collection of Lawrence Majewski, who was a former conservator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art....
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Bicycle Figurine by Designer Marcel Wanders
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
This small bicycle was designed by Marcel Wanders for Randstad Group. Randstad Group is big employment agency. Since 2018 Marcel Wanders designs a bicycl...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wool
Limited Edition Kids Cart 22K in Gold, Steel & Bronze by Christopher Kreiling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 22K Gold plated Cart for Kids is the ultimate luxury accessory and usable sculpture.
The Cart is made of 22-Karat Gold plated stainless steel and brass with smooth ball bearings...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Brass
Mid-20th Century Syrian Silver and Gold Mezuzah Case
Located in New York, NY
Handmade silver and gold mezuzah case. Made in a Damascened technique, the case is inlaid with silver and gold, to create a beautiful, primitively crafted...
Category
Mid-20th Century Syrian Islamic Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Silver
Antique Bronze Figure of a Lady Golfer
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Jose Dunach Bronze Lady Golf Figure.
A very nice French Art Deco style sculpture of a lady golfer mounted on a round naturalistic base, the golfer ...
Category
1920s French Sporting Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Sundial and Compass with Case, Schrettegger, Johan, Augsburg, Germany, Ca 1800
Located in Madrid, ES
Sundial and compass with case. Bronze. SCHRETTEGGER, Johan. Augsburg, Germany, around 1800.
Sundial with a polygonal shape made of bronze, engraved with plant elements on the front,...
Category
Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Other
The Haunted Mansion Bathroom
Located in London, GB
Original artwork acrylic and ink on art board for The Haunted Mansion Bathroom
This art work was used to create a print sold at Disney theme park. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paint
Important Italian Glass: the Collection of Frank Toskan, 1/1, 2012 by Wright
Located in valatie, NY
Important Italian Glass: The Collection of Frank Toskan, January 1, 2012
by Wright Auctions. 254 lots photoed in color and fully described.
NPT Books, a division of Trent Antiques,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century French Bronze and Cloisonne Wall Barometer and Letter Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
Accessorize an office or study with this elegant antique barometer. Crafted in France circa 1850, the scientific instrument with hunt motifs throughout, features deer, bird and a let...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Bronze
Italian Renaissance Ceramics by Wendy M. Watson
Located in valatie, NY
Italian Renaissance ceramics by Wendy M. Watson. Published by Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA, 2001. 1st Ed Exhibition hardcover no d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
18K Gold Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co Zig-Zag Squiggle Pin Brooch
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PALOMA PICASSO FOR TIFFANY & CO ZIG-ZAG SQUIGGLE PIN
Circa 1983, with original Tiffany & Co. drawstring pouch
Item # 010SIU17A
One of the more substantial versions of this iconic design by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co, this version comes in at a hefty 25.3 grams in total weight and is incredibly eye catching with its larger overall profile. The high-polish surface of the front is opposed by a gorgeous matte finish surface to the back, this with a high-polish signature plate towards the end of the squiggle reading "(c) 1983 TIFFANY & CO 18K Paloma Picasso".
Specifications:
*Composition: 18k yellow gold body, 14k yellow gold pin and clasp
*Markings: "1983 Tiffany & Co 18K" and Paloma Picasso signature...
Category
20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Bronze Gothic Wall Plaque by S. Norga Depicting Mother Mary in Cinquefoil Halo
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique antique bronze wall plaque by Belgian sculptor Sylvain Norga.
This Gothic Revival work of religious art dates from the Art Deco era and it is a little bit of a rare specimen. For some reason, Sylvain Norga almost always created bronze wall plaques of Christ. In some cases he created bronze plaques with both Jesus and Mary in them, but the ones with only Mary are very hard to find. We find it extra special that this stunning and practical size Mother Mary sculpture...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Large and Rare Patinated Bronze Bust of George Washington, by F. Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
A Large and Rare Patinated Bronze Bust of George Washington, after Houdon by F. Barbedienne Foundry, circa 1870.
Very nice quality green patinated bronze bust of President...
Category
19th Century French American Classical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Southeast Asian Ceremonial Rain Drums
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Southeast Asian ceremonial rain drums. Estimated that the bronze drums dates to the early 19th century. The top surface is adorned with a ceremonial star and tops are not tha...
Category
Early 1800s Indonesian Chinese Export Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Italian 18k Yellow Gold Panther-Link Bracelet, 7" long
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VINTAGE ITALIAN 18K YELLOW GOLD PANTHER-LINK BRACELET
Vincenza, Italy circa 20th century 7" wearable length
Item # C104248
A most substantial bracelet crafted entirely in 18 kara...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
1974 Jostens 10k White Gold 15.5g Class Ring Anderson HS Arrowhead
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage class of 1974 class ring from Anderson High School of Cincinnati, Ohio. Set with a rounded stone of matte black onyx, emblazoned on one side with th...
Category
1970s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Onyx, Gold
Ornate 19th Century Agricultural Sack Scales by Bartlett & Son, Bristol.
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Ornate 19th Century Agricultural Sack Scales by Bartlett & Son, Bristol.
This is a very ornate set of Scales in cast iron they would have been used for weighing sacks of many agr...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Vintage Modernist 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MODERNIST 18K YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND RING
With an embossed design set with 5 brilliant-cut round diamonds Size 6/6.25
Item # 204KPI14L
A very fun modernist ring with a bold embos...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Rare Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Benjamin Franklin, by A. Carrier-Belleuse
Located in New York, NY
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (France, 1824-1887)
A rare seated bronze statue of Benjamin Franklin holding his walking stick and hat, with a book in his ri...
Category
19th Century French American Classical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Gothic Revival Silvered Bronze Crucifix with a Gilt Bronze Corpus Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and impressive make, Gothic church altar crucifix.
This ornate and all hand-crafted, bronze table crucifix comes with a good quality made a...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pr of Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Mounted Gray & White Mottled Marble Obelisks c1785
Located in valatie, NY
A pair of Louis XVI gilt bronze mounted gray and white mottled marble obelisks c1785. The base mounted with bollards in the corners. The body mounted with gilt bronze fittings. Proba...
Category
1780s French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mid-Century Era 9 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Omega Wristwatch with Boxes & Papers
By Omega
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This 9-karat yellow gold men's wristwatch was made by the highly renowned Omega watch company of Switzerland in approximately 1965 in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The watch is in new/old stock condition showing no scratches or significant wear or damage to the face, the lugs, crystal or crown and retains its original elasticized metal gold toned band. The watch is complete with its instruction manual and warranty papers and both it's inner red leather bound box...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Gold
Set of Old Bound Books Dating from the 19th Century France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old religious books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called " Sermons ". These beautiful books are perfect...
Category
1870s French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Viking Arrow Bronze Broosch by Kalevala Koru, Finland 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Special vintage and Viking inspired bronze brooch desigend as an arrow by Kalevala Koru, Finland 1940s. Inspired by archaeological finds from the Viking age...
Category
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Blue and White Marble Chess Set Game with Board
Located in Dallas, TX
This complete set is skillfully handcrafted, featuring a heavy chess board in blue and white checkers with an olive green rim and thirty-two stone figurine pieces. Half of these piec...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble
Vintage 14k White Gold Bypass Ring W/ 6 Diamonds Approx 1.23 Ctw
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VINTAGE 14K WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND BYPASS RING
Size 6.5 with 6 diamonds circa 20th century
Item # 204GOZ14P
A gorgeous bypass ring executed entirely in 14 karat white gold, it f...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Pair of Bronze and Enamel Earrings Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of bespoken earrings by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The cast bronze earring features a sculptural design that evokes an archaic form with shell like scroll an...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Gold and Jade Vinaigrette with Snakes, France 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Round Art nouveau Vinaigrette, made of 18K gold. Configured as a pendant with safety lock.The lid of the box is in white jade with in the center seve...
Category
Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade, Gold
Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Statue of Seated Happy Maitreya Buddha
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Statue of Seated Happy Maitreya Buddha.
A Chinese bronze statue from the late 18th century Qing Dynasty period is ca...
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Bronze Ring
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1970's Brutalist bronze ring by Hungarian-born Mexican artist Pal Kepenyes. The ring has a pine shaped top.
Ring size: 5.5 (16 mm. Ø)
A sculptor fr...
Category
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bronze and Enamel Earrings Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of bespoken earrings by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The cast bronze earring features a sculptural design that evokes an archaic form with shell like scroll an...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Sotheby's "The Duke and Duchess of Windsor Auction" Book Catalogs
Located in New York, NY
Sotheby's "The Duke and Duchess of Windsor Auction" book catalogs. Sotheby's catalogues from the Duke and Duchess of Windsor Auction from S...
Category
20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
A Fine Model of a 19th C. British 24-Pounder Muzzle-Loading Smoothbore Cannon
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A finely cast model of an early 19th century British 24-pounder smoothbore muzzle-loading artillery cannon, together with its garrison style carriage.
Both cast in heavy gauge 'bell...
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Franz Iffland Bronze Sculpture of a Cupid Boy Ice Skater, ca 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Bronze depicting a young boy (cupid) ice skating, by Franz Iffland (Berlin 1862-1935). A boy in fur-trimmed cape, holds a cupid-like feathered arrow with...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Bronze
2000s Italian Teal Gold Green Murano Art Glass Cactus Plant with Yellow Flowers
By Fornace Mian
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Fornace Mian, with lifelike organic modernist shape in teal green textured Murano glass highlighted by 3 large yellow blooming flowers with red center and overlayed in crystal clear, planted in a lime green Murano glass pot worked with pure gold, adding a pearl...
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Art Deco / Mid-Century Crucifix Depicting a Nikel Plated Bronze Jesus on Cross
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / mid-century crucifix depicting a nikel plated bronze Jesus on Cross.
Wall Crucifix silver plated Bronze Christ Corpus.
So what does INRI mean...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Maison Lancel Polished Bronze Koi Fish Sconces Creme Cone Shade France 1950-Pair
By E. Guillemard, Maison Lancel
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Lancel Bronze Japanese Koi Sconces, wall lights with cream Cone Paper shade.
These animal sculpture lighting was made in the...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Late Century Japanese Cast Brass Industrial Explosion Proof Edison Table Lamp
By Kokosha
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Explosion proof cast brass desk lamp with braided cable and red glow switch.
Retro-fitted with a red glow switch, UK plug and vintage Edison filament...
Category
1980s Japanese Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Admiral's Saber Early 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Ce sabre, par tradition familiale, a été porté par le contre-amiral ANGOT des ROTOURS, né le 2 juin 1773 aux Rotours, généralité d’Alençon; il est décédé le 26 mars 1844 à Brest, dan...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Iron
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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