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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
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1995 Kenneth Lane Caterpillar Brooch
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
1995 Kenneth Lane Caterpillar Brooch
Signed, KHL
3" in (76.2 mm)
Amusing faux cabochon lapis turquoise
caterpillar brooch pin, gold tone mounting.
Come in it's original dust bag a...
Category
1990s American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Collection of Lava Unmounted Cameo Grouping
Located in Dallas, TX
A cameo grouping of three identical women with different headwear carved into three colors, one metal cameo, and one cameo of a woman with tiara, facing le...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lava
Armour or armor. Metal, leather, textile, etc. Spain, 20th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Armor. Metal, leather, textile. Spain, 20th century.
Adult armor inspired by ancient models, consisting of a helmet, gauntlets, etc., with textile elements. Note the openwork elemen...
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20th Century Spanish Other Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Other
1960s Smith Corona Skyriter Portable Typewriter with Vinyl Case
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Smith Corona Skyriter portable typewriter with the original tan vinyl case. Circa 1960s
Despite its lean lines, lightness, and s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Port & starboard dredge control by Simons Lobnitz of Renfrew
Located in London, GB
Double port and starboard dredge pumping control by Simons Lobnitz Ltd of Renfrew. Circa 1960.
Two 12 ½ inch dials, and two 4 ¼ dials, with internal lights.
Simons-Lobnitz Ltd of ...
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1970s British Classic Blue & Chrome Ac Gmt Co. Industrial Wall Clock White Dial
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards.
At A.C GMT Co. we ...
Category
1970s English Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
The Ideal Home - The History of Twentieth-Century American Craft 1900-1920
Located in London, GB
Published by the American Craft Museum, 1993 in New York, it was published alongside the namesake exhibition at the museum.
Gorgeous book encompassing all facets of American arts a...
Category
1990s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Sioux Native Dragonfly Beaded Moccasins
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sioux ceremonial moccasins with dragonflies. Fully beaded, including soles.
Period: circa 1880.
Origin: Sioux, Plains
Size: 9 3/4" x 3 3/4".
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Galle...
Category
1880s American Native American Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Beads
Book Ko-Sometsuke Masahiko Kawahara Chinese Porcelain Ming Kyoto Shoin, 1977
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Ko-Sometsuke (two volume set in slipcase)
Masahiko Kawahara
Hard T0 Find.; Two volume set comprising Color Section and Monochrome Section
With texts by the noted ceramic scholar Masahiko Kawahara, this two-volume publication illustrates a vast selection of Ko-sometsuke ('old blue and white...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Montecito Style: Paradise on California's Gold Coast
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
A privileged peek at the homes and gardens of the exclusive Southern California enclave, Montecito.
The seaside town of Montecito is often overshadowed by its neighbor Santa Barbara—which is generally how its residents like it. Though home and refuge to numerous celebrities, Montecito’s intentional cultivation of a low-key profile has allowed for a unique community to emerge, and with it, a multifaceted interior and garden design culture. Montecito Style: Paradise on California’s Gold Coast is the first book to present twenty houses and landscapes in an eclectic range of styles and rich architectural legacy that coalesce into a quintessential "California style."
The residences featured in this book reflect the diversity of design that has defined California living for more than a century: early standard-setters by George Washington Smith and an Andalusian-style abode by his protégé (and Santa Barbara’s first licensed female architect) Lutah Maria Riggs, Beaux-Arts mansions, converted carriage houses, nouveau palazzi, low-slung midcentury modern abodes, an iconic concrete-and-glass house from the 1970s, and even a studio apartment...
Category
2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Original Iconic Op-Art Poster Created by Lanz Wyman for Mexico 68 Olympic Games
Located in Mexico, DF
Original Op-Art Posters printed for the Mexico 68 Olympic Games. The iconic design derives from the logo that integrated very successfully "Mexico 68" with t...
Category
1960s Mexican Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Book: Man Discovers the Earth (USSR, 1986), 1J198
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embark on a captivating journey through "Man Discovers the Earth," a vintage book from the USSR, circa 1986. Filled with captivating photographs showcasing the wonders of the world,...
Category
1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Helmut Newton, Baby Sumo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BABY SUMO, welcome to the world!
The legendary Helmut Newton SUMO in a spectacular new edition
The Helmut Newton SUMO was overwhelming in every respect: a ...
Category
Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stainless Steel
Early 20th century hairdresser wash basin, Austria Hungary
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A hairdressing wash basin from the beginning of the 20th century.
It was used to wash the head in a hairdresser’s salon.
Material metal, silver-plated or chrome-plated.
It bears sign...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1960s Industrial Medical Cabinet
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a great medical cabinet from the 1960s, ready to keep all your goodies safe this is a great 1960s accent item that is sure to be a one of a kind addition to your decor!
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Collection Of Mineralogy Specimen Jars Natural History Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A collection of seven display jars of unusual form, glass with ground pontil marks and hollow ground glass stoppers, one retaining a label for F.W.BRANCH D...
Category
Early 20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass
Antique German Bisque Doll #152/6 "Our Baby" by Hertel Schwab for L.W & CO.
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Hertel Schwab baby doll 152/6 for Louis Wolf & Company. Measures approximately 15 inches in height. Beautiful blue glass sleep eyes with painted upper and lower lashes. Paint...
Category
1910s German Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Old Print of Captain Cook Witnessing a Human Sacrifice, in a Morai, Tahiti, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Menschelijke Offerhande in eene Morai of Otahiti verrigt'.
Antique print depiciting a Human Sacrifice, in a Morai, in Otaheite. Originates from 'Reizen Rondom...
Category
Early 1800s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Terra: Miquel Arnal's Stunning Photo Book
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the world's natural wonders with "Terra," a captivating photo book by the renowned photographer Miquel Arnal. This exquisite collection showcases the timeless bea...
Category
1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Set of Two Metal TV Television Tower Scale Design Models, Vienna Austria, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled models of two television tower from Vienna Austria. Hand-spun in metal. A nice architectural sculpture for every living room or desktop. The smaller one measures approximate 7...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Gustav Stickley – Craftsman Homes, Gramercy Hardcover Book 1995
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gustav Stickley – Craftsman Homes, Gramercy, 1995.
Gustav Stickley (1858-1942) was an American furniture manufacturer, design leader, publisher, and a leading voice in the American ...
Category
1990s American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
18th Century Chinese Porcelain Dollhouse Miniatures Blue and White Vases
Located in Delft, NL
18th Century Chinese Porcelain Dollhouse Miniatures Blue and White Vases
Two miniature Chinese porcelain dollhouse vases. Chinese porcel...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Collection of Three Pig in Pot Lucky Charm Figurines Antique German 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful collection of golden pig lucky charm figurines. Made from china porcelain. Such items are given away as good luck charms on New Year's Eve. Nice...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition, Metal
Good Dog: A Collection of Portraits
Located in New York, NY
Written by Randal Ford, Foreword by W. Bruce Cameron
Whether a rescue or a show dog, a pedigree or a mutt, you can't help falling in love with Randal Ford's dog portraits, as each evokes the unparalleled bond we feel for our greatest companions.
Randal Ford now focuses his portraiture lens on the one species that has been by our side for millennia: our best friend. Good Dog...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Gucci Accornero Silk African Jungle Animal Print Silk Scarf, 1970s Italy
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Italian fashion house Gucci, and designed by Vittorio Accornero, a vintage silk scarf with an African jungle animal and big cat theme, circa 1970s.
Boldly colored and beaut...
Category
20th Century Italian International Style Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silk
Map of Boston and Surrounding Towns
Located in Norwell, MA
Later copy of a nineteenth century map of Boston and surrounding towns. Showing parts of Quincy, Milton, Hyde Park, Winthrop and Revere. Showing all of B...
Category
19th Century North American Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1980s Citizen Japanese Blue Steel Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Quartz Clock
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Citizen super tanker slave clock original blue finish.
A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock also called secondary clock of superior build quality.
These clocks were us...
Category
1980s Japanese Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome
Magical Rooms Elements of Interior Design
Located in New York, NY
Known for her witty and whimsical interiors with a bohemian flair, Brooklyn-based designer Fawn Galli shows us how to create magical rooms ourselves without breaking the bank.
Guided by her philosophy ""A room should awaken the senses,"" Galli's goal is to cast a spell with her interior designs. Galli's interiors are celebrated for expressing the deepest desires of her clients through storytelling layers of textiles, colors, and furnishings. In Magical Rooms, Galli shares her collaborative approach to show us how we can transform our inspirations into good design.
Showcasing twelve very different interiors--from a Brooklyn townhouse to a Tribeca loft to a Greenwich Village apartment to an Upper West Side penthouse--Galli illustrates how she has achieved the finished look for each and breaks down her design principles into instructive teachings on scale, structure, balance, and color that readers can apply to their own interiors.
Through the lens of her favorite rooms, Galli shares her own inspirations and tried-and-true tips, revealing how she distills her influences into five elements that she uses, in every project: Nature (bring the outside in); Clashing (a no-rules attitude); Surrealism (subverting the rules of scale and composition); Bohemian (worldly, chic, and eccentric); and Sparkle (the influence of disco sprinkled like fairy dust). Full of inspiration, ideas, and real-world design tips, Magical Rooms empowers us to dream and to create our own chic and personally meaningful interiors.
About The Author
Fawn Galli got her start in interior design working for Robert A.M. Stern where, among her many projects, she designed Mr. Stern's own loft and apartment. She went on to work with Peter Marino before eventually launching her own firm in 2007.
Fawn's work has been featured in Elle Décor, Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Lonny Magazine, Domino, New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal, among other outlets.
Molly FitzSimons began her career as a style editor for Martha Stewart Living, and has since created content for dozens of lifestyle and interiors brands. She is co-owner of the home furnishings company Noble Goods...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
English House Style from the Archives of Country Life
Located in New York, NY
An inspirational look at the most iconic interior styles of magnificent English country houses: a thousand years of decorating as told through famous and many never-published photographs, all culled from the incomparable archive of Country Life magazine.
This gorgeously illustrated tome is as indispensable as it is beautiful, a rich resource and a visual guide of quintessential British country house style for decorators, architects, designers, and the many armchair travelers who fantasize about revitalizing or re-creating their own castle on the hill.
English House...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Gary Hume, A Cat on Lap, Monograph, 1st Edition 2009
By Gary Hume
Located in London, GB
Gary Hume, A Cat on Lap, Monograph
Published by Other Criteria, 2009, 1st Edition
“The first major monograph of the Turner Prize-nominated British painter and sculptor Gary Hume. ...
Category
Early 2000s British Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1960s White Ashtray by Giorgio Soavi for Olivetti
By Olivetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A large four bowled plastic ashtray designed by Giorgio Soavi for Olivetti in 1965. Giorgio Soavi was the design director for Olivetti for nearly 50 years. Perfect for the 1960s or...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Through a Designer’s Eye A Focus on Interiors
Located in New York City, NY
A sumptuous presentation of impeccably Classic interiors by Matthew Patrick Smyth.
Matthew Patrick Smyth is renowned for elegant, sophisticated rooms that combine sumptuous fabric...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage French Medieval Knight's Helmet in Brass
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage French Medieval Knight's Helmet in Brass is a marvelous recreation of a period artifact. Hand-crafted by an obviously skilled artisan who clear...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Breitling - the Book, Hardcover, English Edition, 2009. 336 Pages
By Breitling
Located in Stockholm, SE
Breitling - The Book, hardcover, English edition, 2009. 336 pages with ca 450 images. By Genoud, Herve. Printed in Switzerland.
A specialist in chronographs and technical watches...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large 17th Century French Slate Octagonal Sundial
Located in Madrid, ES
A Large 17th century French Slate Octagonal Sundial
With wrought iron gnomon and profusely engraved with latin letters.Size:39x39 cm.With latter hanging ...
Category
Mid-17th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Slate
Antique Dollhouse Pewter Bird Cage with Bird, By Babette Schweizer, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding bird cage in painted soft metal with a colorful Bird. To hang in your dollhouse or to put on a table in a salon or a parlor.
Made of pewter. Nice for every decoration...
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Ciclotte Bike in White Steel by Luca Schieppati
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ciclotte Bike is an innovative exercise bike, designed and made in Italy, that combines idea, form and technology rethinking the traditional aesthetic an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Microscope cloth counting glass by J. Casartelli & Son of Manchester.
Located in London, GB
Microscope cloth counting glass by J. Casartelli & Son of Manchester.
In original maroon leather velvet lined case.
Marked: J. CASARTELLI & SON SALFORD.6. Rd 14755.
Registered des...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel
Discovering the Mystery: Vintage Children's Book from USSR, circa 1990, 1J148
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Step into the enchanting world of childhood with this vintage book titled "Умеете ли вы хранить Тайну?" (Can You Keep a Secret?). Created around 1990 in the former USSR, this charmin...
Category
1990s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage USSR Book: 'Ruins' by Jules Green - A Translated Gem from 1975, 1J116
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embark on a journey through the world of emotions and introspection with this captivating vintage book, 'Ruins' by Jules Green, translated from the French language, from the USSR. Ci...
Category
1970s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
SEVEN ORIGINAL DRAWINGS OF SILVESTER THE CAT - Signed By Virgil Ross
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
ARTIST: Virgil Ross.
TITLE: Sylvester The Cat. (Seven Original drawings).
PUBLISHER: Warner Brothers Studios, (c.1990's)
DESCRIPTION: SEVEN ORIGINAL DRAWINGS OF SILVESTER THE CAT...
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1990s American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Van Cleef & Arpels Reflections of Eternity 1st Edition 2006
Located in London, GB
Editions Cercle D'Art 1st Published 2006Stunning mostly full page photos taken by uy Lucas de Peslouan of over 200 of their pieces published to mark the two hundred centenary of the company. This book reveals the philosophy and the aesthetics of Van Cleef & Arpels alongside stand alone pieces. We also are shown some of the famous stars and fashion icons throughout the years; Anita Ekberg, Maria Callas, Jackie Kennedy, Julia Roberts, Scarlett Johannson, and others. Includes an essay by Marc Petit...
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Early 2000s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1916s Pocket Magnetic Compass for the Raf Officers Antique Surveyor Measurement
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass for the RAF officers, signed F. Darton & Co London V n. 77824 1916 made of brass chrome in the shape of a pocket watch. The compass has a snap-on cover with release button inside the ring.
Twelve-winds compass card. Very good condition fully functional.
Diameter 4.5 cm - 1.77 inches, thickness 1.5 cm - 0.59 inches.
Shipping is insured by Lloyd's London; our gift box is free.
The first hints in Europe on the use of instruments using...
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1910s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Game Changers The Video Game Revolution
Located in New York City, NY
An A to Z of video games – 300 entries showcasing the most influential and celebrated games, consoles, publishers, and more
A visual history of all things video games, this book wil...
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Faceted Lucite Table Lighter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Mid-Century Modern lucite table lighter with faceted corners and decorative elements, and new chrome lighter mechanism insert.
In good vintag...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lucite
Sarah Lucas: Exhibitions And Catalogue Raisonne 1989-2005 1st Edition 2005
Located in London, GB
Yilmaz Dziewior, Kunstverein in Hamburg, Beatrix Ruf, Kunsthalle Zürich, Sadie Coles and Martin Prinzhorn, 2005Publisher: Hatje Cantz
This monograph features an extensive overview of the unusual photographs, sculptures and installations by Sarah Lucas, which often appear raw and aggressive. In her works, the artist frequently unmasks the chauvinism of slang. Even though it might seem acceptable to describe a young woman as a "chick", Lucas's provocative work entitled Chicken Knickers, however, reveals hidden associations and, with true dry British humour, irrevocably strips the expression of any cuteness. Another significant element of Lucas's oeuvre are her androgynous self-portraits, in which the artists, with challenging gaze and a cigarette dangling from her lips, undermines the cool male pose she often adopts by using accessories...
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Early 2000s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique German aneroid barometer from the early 1900s made of turned marble.
Located in Milan, IT
Antique German aneroid barometer from the early 1900s made of turned marble, brass, and glass.
Good state. Working order.
Diameter cm 17 - inches 6.7, thickness cm 5- inches 1.9...
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1910s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble
Ron Church California and Hawaii 60 to 65 1st ed. 2006
Located in London, GB
Co-published by T. Adler Books and the wave-rider's Bible, The Surfer's Journal, 1st edition 2006This collection of mostly previously unpublished vintage surfing photographs...
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Early 2000s Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Tom Blake The Uncommon Journey of a Pioneer Waterman 1st limited edition 2001
Located in London, GB
Published by Croul Family Foundation, Corona del Mar, California, 2001 limited edition no. 1067 in original box
Spencer B. Croul and co-authored by Gary Lynch and Malcolm Gault-Williams
This very scarce book is the definitive biography of Tom Blake -- the man who invented the surfboard fin...
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Early 2000s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Graves Lighthouse Diorama
Located in Norwell, MA
Remarkable diorama showing graves light in Boston Harbor. This is expertly crafted with proper scale. The granite stone tower is expertly crafted with a tu...
Category
2010s North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone
Art Deco Rock-Ola "Loboy" Porcelain Enamel Coin-Op Penny Scale
By Rock-Ola
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beginning in the Late 19th Century, the penny scale offered a means for passersby to quickly check their weight without going to the trouble of seeing a doctor; simultaneously - and perhaps more notably - they provided an irresistible opportunity for businesses to advertise and earn extra revenue. Penny scales quickly became a platform for creativity in advertising and design, as machines competed to attract the attention of customers on the street.
This scale - the "LoBoy" model - was produced by the jukebox manufacturing company Rock-Ola in the 1930s and features a Classic skyscraper-inspired Art Deco Silhouette in black and white porcelain enamel. The mirrored glass display features instructions ("Stand Still - Keep Clear") as well as a reference chart which provides 'healthy' weights for men and women by height. The scale itself has been modified to function without needing to deposit a coin. This piece would make a super unique and functional addition to any retro bathroom!
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Enamel
"Literary Guide: Vintage Compilation for Graduates, 1990 USSR, 1J146
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Step into the world of literature with this vintage book titled "Методическое пособие по литературе" (Literary Guide). Crafted around 1990 in the former USSR, this softcover volume is a treasure trove of literary insights and compositions, designed to aid graduates and aspiring university students on their literary journey.
Within its 35 pages, "Методическое пособие по литературе" offers a curated collection of writings, each one a testament to the power of words and the art of expression. Whether you're a graduate navigating the transition to higher education or an enthusiast of literature, this compilation provides a thoughtful exploration of various literary forms and themes.
Printed in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, this book carries with it a piece of regional history, adding a unique layer of significance to its pages. The soft cover, bearing the traces of its passage through time, hints at the stories it holds within.
Despite the gentle signs of age, the essence of "Методическое пособие по литературе" remains vibrant and engaging. Each page invites you to explore the world of literature, encouraging you to reflect on the intricacies of language, storytelling, and the myriad ways in which authors communicate their ideas.
As you leaf through the pages of this vintage compilation...
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1990s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
A House in Maine
Located in New York, NY
Author Nina Campbell, with Giles Kime, Photographs by Paul Raeside
The interior design of this New England seaside escape—by decorating legend Nina Campbell—explores a myriad of the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Mid-Century Modern Architecture Travel Guide East Coast USA
Located in New York City, NY
A curated list of more than 250 must-see destinations organized geographically from Maine to Florida
Featuring architecture by some of the biggest midcentury names, including Mies ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The Red Thread Nordic Design
Located in New York City, NY
An elegant exploration of the hugely influential simplicity, beauty, and functionality of Nordic design - timeless, yet on trend
From literature to food...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Gio Ponti Ugo La Pietra 1st US edition 1996
Located in London, GB
Published by Rizzoli 1996 1st edition, 1st issue.Scarce title of this book, Gio Ponti (1891-1979) one of Italy's most influential designers whose work includes automobiles, furniture...
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1990s Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
1980s Lucite and Chrome Table Lighter by Felice Antonio Botta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A gorgeous Italian modernistic lucite and chrome table lighter by Felice Antonio Gotta from the 1970s or 1980s. Designed with two square clear luc...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
50th Anniversary NASCAR The Thunder of America 1988
Located in North Hollywood, CA
NASCAR: The Thunder of America.Thunder Of America: 50th Anniversary of NASCAR hardcover 1988.Published by Harper, 1988.200 pages of NASCAR history, info, stats and photos.Hardcover w...
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Late 20th Century French Expressionist Collectibles and Curiosities
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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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