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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
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18th Century Chinese Porcelain Dollhouse Miniatures Blue and White Kangxi Vases
Located in Delft, NL
18th Century Chinese Porcelain Dollhouse Miniatures Blue and White Kangxi Vases
Three miniature Chinese porcelain dollhouse vases. Chinese...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
An Unusual Pencil Drawing of “Canton”, a Three-Masted Whaling Ship-at This Point
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual pencil drawing of “Canton“ a three masted whaling ship by Harold Wyllie. New Bedford was a major whaling centre in the 19th century. Photograp...
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Early 1900s English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
The Indonesian Table
Located in New York City, NY
‘It is truly remarkable for a talented chef to also be a sensational storyteller … Petty takes you on a journey across the archipelago, through her food and her life.’ – Julien Royer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
1960s Italian Three Piece Orange Genuine Hand Carved Alabaster Smoking Set
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very decorative 1960s Italian hand carved orange alabaster smoking set by Romano Bianchi.
Consists of a heavy ashtray, also very useful as trinket dish or vide-poche.
A table lighter (which also fits a wax tea light candle).
And a very pretty lidded hinged box, which originally would have held cigarettes but also could be used to keep jewellery or little treasures in.
Cigarette sales peaked in the 20th century, people were allowed to smoke in the office, the cinema, at restaurants, indoors and outdoors. Once women were able to smoke freely, smoking became a social norm and in general it was considered an act of elegance and sophistication. Businessmen in the 1960s were rarely seen without a cigarette in their hand.
So needles to say you needed pretty smoking accessories...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Alabaster
Large Grand Tour Marble Column Plinth
Located in London, GB
A large Grand Tour specimen marble column plinth, in green serpentine and Carrara marble on a gilt-bronze (ormolu) base. Italy, 19th century.
Why we like it:
Its impressive scale a...
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble
Navy Binoculars
Located in Paris, FR
Binoculars Navy with polished steel adjustable tripod base.
With polished aluminium and steel binoculars with glass lens,
magnifying x12. Adjustable height.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel, Aluminum
Art of the Senses African Masterpieces from the Teel Collection 1st ed. 2004
Located in London, GB
How the "unique" look of African art captured the imagination of artists such as Picasso and Stieglitz is well known. But how do art aficionados today see African objects? And how do...
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Early 2000s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage USSR Household Economics Lessons: A Restoration Project from 1987, 1J129
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embark on a restoration endeavor with this vintage book, a fascinating time capsule titled "Уроки Экономии в Быту" (Lessons in Household Economics), originating from the USSR and dating back to 1987. While the passage of time has taken its toll, the potential for restoration and revival beckons to those who appreciate the art of preservation.
This softcover book, though showing signs of wear and tear, carries within its pages a wealth of knowledge and insights into household economics, spanning 205 pages. Its frayed cover and torn edges stand as testament to the shared experiences and practical advice that this book once offered to readers seeking ways to manage their domestic lives more efficiently.
This restoration project presents an opportunity to breathe new life into a piece of practical wisdom from the past, transforming it from a weathered relic to a revitalized resource. As the torn pages await repair, the timeless lessons within remain ready to inspire a new generation of readers.
Perfect for those skilled in restoration techniques, collectors of vintage educational materials, or anyone interested in the art of homemaking and practical economics, this book presents a rewarding journey of preservation. Embrace the challenge of restoration and witness the transformation of this vintage piece into a functional guide once again.
Add this vintage household...
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1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Chart of Boston's North Shore
Located in Norwell, MA
Rarely found restrike of an 1804 chart by Nathanael Bowditch of the Harbors of Salem, Marblehead, Beverly, and Manchester.
Showing the Islands of Great Misery, Satan, Cuney, Winter,...
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1980s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Early 1900s F.R. Rice Mercantile Cigar Co. Pressed Glass Humidors, Set of 2
Located in Cordova, SC
Antique pair of pressed glass humidors by F.C. Rice Mercantile Cigar Co. with their lids. This set has two different sized humidor jars. Both are in good condition considering their ...
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Early 20th Century American Other Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Vintage Teaching Guide: Literature Instruction Insights - USSR, 1J132
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embark on an educational journey with this vintage book, a significant guide titled "Из опыта преподавания литературы" (Insights from Literature Teaching Experience), originating from the USSR and dating back to 1975. In this valuable resource, educators and enthusiasts will find a window into the methods and approaches employed in teaching literature.
While the years have left their mark, manifesting in tears and damage to the pages, the potential for restoration and revival beckons to those who value educational history. This softcover book, spanning 189 pages, serves as a testament to the dedication of educators and the quest for effective teaching methods.
This restoration project presents a unique opportunity to breathe new life into a piece of pedagogical history. As the pages await restoration, the wisdom contained within remains ready to inspire a new generation of educators and those passionate about literature.
Perfect for teachers, educators, or anyone intrigued by the evolution of pedagogical methods, this book offers insights into the art of teaching literature. Embrace the challenge of restoration and witness the transformation of this vintage guide...
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1970s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Anselm Kiefer by Mark Rosenthal, Museum Edition Trade Paperback, 1987
By Anselm Kiefer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
“Anselm Kiefer” by Mark Rosenthal– a Museum Edition Trade paperback from the 1987 exhibition mounted in Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, and the MOMA in New York.
Anselm Kiefer ...
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1980s American International Style Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Wild the Naturalistic Garden
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
A stunning exploration of one of the hottest trends in garden design, nature-based planting with an eco-aware approach, featuring the work of leading designers such as Sean Hogan, Pi...
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2010s Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
House of a Lifetime, a Collector’s Journey in Tangier
Located in New York, NY
The House of a Lifetime: A Collector’s Journey in Tangier
Author Umberto Pasti and Ngoc Minh Ngo, Foreword by Madison Cox
A photographic to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
White and Blue Acrylic Connect Four Game
Located in Greenwich, CT
The classic game of Connect Four is reimagined. Crafted out of acrylic and lacquered white, the game features dark and light blue chips that are pleasing to the eye; allowing this pi...
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2010s American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Acrylic
Works of Alexander Pope Leatherbound in 9 Volumes Published 1757
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome set of the works of Alexander Pope (1688-1744) the famous English satirist and poet. Pope suffered various health issues throughout his life but with a fierce spirit and work ethic managed to produce a large volume of significant work. The volumes appear to retain their original full calf...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Leather, Paper
Vintage Exploration: Realms of the Persian Gulf, 1970, USSR, 1J141
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embark on a journey of exploration with this vintage book titled "Княжества Персидского залива" (Realms of the Persian Gulf). Originating from Moscow in the USSR and dating back to 1...
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1970s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Book: Love Under the Rain - Captivating Insights from 1975, USSR, 1J134
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Discover the enchanting world of literature with this vintage book titled "Любовь под дождем" (Love Under the Rain), hailing from the USSR and dating back to 1975. Crafted by the tal...
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1970s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare Santa, Clown and Lantern Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Clown Head is approx. 3 1/4" high and 1 3/4" at the widest point, think it is approx. 1940s or older. Lantern is approx. 2 5/8" high (1910s) and the little Santa...
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wire
Honar, the Afkhami Collection of Modern and Contemporary Iranian Art Book
Located in New York City, NY
"A wealth of vital pieces reflecting a vibrant country that is producing some of the world's most insightful, impacting and aesthetically considered pieces of work... The text is an unprecedented source of enrichment for readers - for those who have read widely on the topic or those looking to find out more about a country which has often been overshadowed by media-fuelled scrutiny."—AestheticaMagazine
"Once largely hidden from Western view, the contemporary art scene is Iran is now flourishing as a powerful social and cultural force... Honar: The Afkhami Collection is a new book from Phaidon celebrating the best in modern and postmodern Iranian art. Showcasing a wide range of styles from new media to sculpture and calligraphy, it's a fascinating insight into a new generation of creative talents from the Middle East."—HungerTV.
The first and only book on one of the finest private collections of contemporary Iranian art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Jean-Louis Deniot, Interiors
Located in New York, NY
Author Diane Dorrans Saeks, photographs by Xavier Bejot.
The first book on the work of a designer whose refined classical interiors are widely desired and emulated as the epitome of French style. Honored as one of the top designers by all the international design magazines and universally admired by design editors, Jean-Louis Deniot is in demand. His updated classical approach now graces interiors in Paris, the French countryside, Moscow, India, New York, Chicago, L.A., and beyond—and his legacy is already being compared to that of design greats such as Jacques Grange and Alberto Pinto. Deniot is an architect first, ensuring that the interior architecture of his rooms is harmonious before giving a neoclassical approach to the decor. He brings education, logic, and design history to his work, with one eye looking at the most refined style of French eighteenth century and one eye on the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. His mix is highly individual and includes contemporary art and custom-made furniture, yet his rooms always look comfortable and are never overly formal or trendy. This book demonstrates a new, sophisticated classical style that is changing the scene for international design and offering inspiration and ideas to decorators, homeowners, and antiques enthusiasts.
About the author
Diane Dorrans Saeks is a noted design lecturer. She is the founder of the design/travel blog The Style Saloniste, and the author of Ann Getty...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
1920s Cameo
Located in Madrid, ES
1920s Cameo
Elegant cameo from the 1920s carved in a shell and decorated with gilded brass.Dimensions: 4.5x4x0.5 cm
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1910s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Pair of Velvet Toy Bears, Straw Stuffed and Glass Eyes
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of antique velvet toy bears.
Gold - brown - yellow velvet bears with glass eyes and straw stuffed.
With sewn mouth and nose and movable arms and legs.
Looks like a couple ( male and female ) as there heads are different in size.
Beautiful old little toy bears.
The arms of 1 bear have been repaired in the past: you can see the thread on the side of the arms. The arms of this bear hang loose to the body.
The arms of the other bear can be moved up and down. When 1 arm up or down , the second arm follows automatically as they are attached to each other.
Antique toy bears...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Velvet, Straw, Glass
Hivo Van Teal Lucite Tic Tac Toe Set, ca. 1970
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Hivo Van Teal Lucite Tic Tac Toe Set, ca. 1970. Unique lucite set signed by the artist. Fun, whimsical conversation piece for your coffee table or...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lucite
Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this example by the Kuba People of Central Africa was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-coloniza...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Collectibles and Curiosities
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Iron
Metal Handbag
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
This bag is very interesting; I don't remember where I found, but I think during a travel to USA.
I'm old now and don't use anymore: to tell the truth, I've never used it, I liked h...
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Late 20th Century American Other Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Spitfire Aircraft AP456 Reduced Model
Located in Paris, FR
Spitfire aircraft model AP456 reduced model.
Handcrafted in aluminum foil
with engraved metal rivets, replica from 1936.
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Garden Portraits Experiences of Natural Beauty
Located in New York City, NY
A photographic portrait of sixteen private gardens in New York and Connecticut through the seasons, weathers, and times of the day.
For his third book of landscape photographs with Monacelli, following Magnificent Trees of the New York Botanical Garden and The Rockefeller Family Gardens...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Casa Santa Fe: Design, Style, Arts, and Tradition
Located in New York, NY
Casa Santa Fe: Design, Style, Arts, and Tradition
Photographs by Melba Levick, Text by Rubén G. Mendoza
Presented here are houses to dream of and dream in—a luminous celebration of the finest examples of the Santa Fe Style from the eighteenth century to today, in this high-desert mecca of artists, craftspeople, artisans, and designers.
Desert hues, natural materials, thick hand-plastered walls, and adobe brick construction are hallmarks of the Santa Fe Style, which is as much an expression in architecture, interior design, art, and crafts as it is a way of life. Rooted in a sense of earthy comfort inspired by its history, the surrounding desert, and Native American and Hispanic design influences, the style has a timeless appeal and vibrant ongoing life that has resulted in these extraordinary homes.
With features such as eighteenth-century peeled vigas, tin chandeliers, romantic iron sconces, and hand-hewn wood-beamed ceilings, each house is a rich yet harmonious invitation that will engage the senses and speak to the soul. Beyond the houses, the writer and photographer spotlight those details and spaces that together convey the magic of this very special place, including patios and gardens; fireplaces, kivas, and hornos; ceramics; Native American arts; cabinets and trasteros; folk art; and weaving.
Casa Santa Fe is the definitive sourcebook for architects, designers, builders, homeowners, and interior decorators seeking to expand their visual repertoire of historically defined and classically inspired architectural details and interior appointments.
About The Author
Melba Levick is a Los Angeles–based photographer with more than sixty books to her name, including The Spanish Style House...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Charm School: the Schumacher Guide to Traditional Decorating for Today
Located in New York City, NY
More than 250 rooms by iconic designers – the definitive illustrated handbook on the timeless style of grand millennial-chic
Chintz, ruffles, wicker, and skirts: old-school decoratin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
20th Century, French Ceramic Ashtray by Hermes
By Hermès
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A ceramic ashtray by Hermes, made in France in the latter half of the 20th century. These ashtrays have always been very collectable with the vintag...
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20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Glass In Architecture and Decoration 1967
Located in London, GB
Published by Architectural Press, 1967
"An immense and highly detailed history of the manufacture and use of all types of architectural glass by Raymond McGrath, famous for his inve...
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1960s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Valentino Trente Ans de Magie 1st French Edition 1991
Located in London, GB
Valentino Trente Ans de Magie 1st French Edition 1991
Published by Abbeville France 1st Edition 1991
Beautiful book celebrating 30 years of Valentino’s creations.
Dimension: 34cm ...
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1990s Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Baseball - David Levinthal - 1st Edition, Empire Editions, 2006
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Empire Editions, New York, 2006.
Known for his use of toys and figurines to explore the myths, characters and history of America and its pop culture, thi...
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Early 2000s American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Sean Landers 1990-1995, Improbable History 1st Edition 2010
Located in London, GB
Published by JRP/Ringier 1st Edition 2010Through media as various as paintings, diaristic calendars and performative videos, New York-based artist Sean Landers...
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2010s Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Vintage Ashtrays and Lighter in Crystal by Rosenthal Studio Linie Design, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
particular set consisting of a Ronson lighter and crystal ashtray, with an inclined shape, in the style of mangiarotti design
measurements: the ashtr...
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1970s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Crystal
Porphyry: Red Imperial Porphyry Power and Religion (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a beautifully presented book which is now out of print and therefore difficult to source. The author starts with a study of the history, art, architecture and historical asso...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Bronze Marble St. Basil's Cathedral Souvenir Building, Russia 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning bronze on marble miniature replica of St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, probably the most famous building in all Russia, built by Czar Ivan the Terrible...
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1970s Russian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Metal
Jasper Johns by Mark Rosenthal, Museum Edition Trade Paperback, 1988
By Jasper Johns
Located in Philadelphia, PA
“Jasper Johns, Work Since 1974 ” by Mark Rosenthal, a Museum Edition Trade paperback, from the 1988 exhibition mounted at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Jasper Johns (born May 15, ...
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1980s American International Style Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Edward VII Coronation Dinner Invite
Located in Jersey, GB
Highly rare and sought after official Edward VII and Queen Alexandra coronation dinner invite.
The blank invitation features portraits of Edward and Q...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Edgar Brandt, Master of Art Deco Ironwork - Book
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A book on one of the 20th centuries greatest metalsmiths. Brandt was one of an extraordinary group of artist-craftsmen which included people such as Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Puif...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Epic of America by Jt Adams First Edition Re-Print
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A RARE EDITION hardback copy of The Epic of America by James Truslow Adams, Illustrated by M.J. Gallagher, Published by Little, Brown and Company of Boston in 1932.
Con...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
SEMI-ROUND WHITE CARRARA MARBLE FLORENTINE HAND WASHBASIN 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
SEMI-ROUND WHITE CARRARA MARBLE FLORENTINE HAND WASHBASIN 20th Century
Hand basin in white Carrara marble 20th century
Veined white Carrara marble.
Ho...
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20th Century Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
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Carrara Marble
Ikoyi: A Journey Through Bold Heat with Recipes
Located in New York City, NY
‘In what seems like only a brief moment, Ikoyi has shaken the world of cooking – René Redzepi, chef & co-owner of noma
The exciting debut cookbook from the acclaimed chef of the t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Norma Dori Vintage Equestrian Scarf, London
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An equestrian theme vintage scarf from the London designer Norma Dori, circa late 20th Century.
Showing the head of a black horse sporting a red bridle. ...
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Late 20th Century English International Style Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Polyester
“Spoon” Industrial Design Steel Covered Book, Phaidon Press – 1st Edition
By Phaidon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
“Spoon” Designed by Mark Diaper, Phaidon Press, 1st Edition 2002
This is the out of print polymer coated Steel version with a cover bent like the silhouette of a spoon.
An award winning catalogue showcasing 100 contemporary industrial designers nominated by 10 curators. Spoon covers a vast spectrum of styles, media and work, from kitchen utensils, tools and lighting, to furniture, high-tech products and cars.
Each designer is featured over two double-page spreads, illustrated with sketches, models and photographs. A short explanatory text by the selecting curator, and biographical information on the designer are provided. Each curator has also chosen a design ‘classic’ that illustrates the concept of ‘good design’.
Publisher : Phaidon Press; 1st Printing Edition – September 20, 2002
Hardcover : 444 pages
ISBN-10 : 0714842516
Item Weight : 1.1 pounds
Dimensions : 8.5 in W x 1 in. H x 12 in. L
The expected light wear found in used books.
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Early 2000s American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Rogan Gregory: Event Horizon
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
The first monograph of Rogan Gregory, the artist/designer at the forefront of contemporary organic form-making
Rogan Gregory’s work pushes boundaries across media and scale – from miniature bronze animal forms to towering sculptures and furniture in innovative aggregated materials. Gregory’s iterative process and life-long interests in abstract forms, geology, and evolutionary biology allow him to develop an organic aesthetic unlike that of any designer working today.
This debut monograph explores Gregory’s work through the elemental inspirations that condition his work. Contributions by landscape architect Edwina von Gal, interior designer Pamela Shamshiri...
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Albert Einstein Typed Letter, 1951, Signed
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This is a typed letter from Albert Einstein to Mrs. Clotilde Orszag of New York
hand signed by the noted physicist.
The letter, written in German, is d...
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1950s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
nendo - The ultimate monograph on the legendary multidisciplinary design studio
Located in New York City, NY
The ultimate monograph on one of the world's most creative, prolific, and legendary multidisciplinary design studios
nendo's extensive, idiosyncratic body of work flows seamlessly ac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Golf Press and Publicity Photographs
Located in Jersey, GB
A superb collection of 180+ press photographs of leading golfers from the 1930s to 1990s.
Includes Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player.
Black and wh...
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Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Diana: The Portrait, by Rosalind Coward, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Diana: The Portrait by Rosalind Coward, Foreward by Nelson Mandella. Published by Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2004. 1st US Ed hardcover with dust jacket. "The tragic death of Diana, Princess...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Complete Designers' Lights '1950-1990' by Clemence and Didier Krentowski 1st
Located in London, GB
1st Edition published by JRP/ Ringier in collaboration with Galerie Kreo Paris. English text
This amazing lighting book offers a comprehensive look at 30...
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2010s Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Japan: The Vegetarian Cookbook
Located in New York City, NY
‘Extraordinary … a must have book for anyone who loves vegetables!’ – Amanda Cohen, James Beard-nominated chef and owner of Dirt Candy
From the author of global bestseller Japan: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Manu: Recipes and Stories from My Brazi
Located in New York City, NY
'Manu Buffara is the bridge to the next generation of strong, conscious, and thoughtful chefs.’ – Dominique Crenn
'Manu Buffara is amazing. A mother, warrior, Cook, chef, environm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Embracing Natural Design Inspired Living
Located in New York, NY
Author Stephanie Kienle Gonzalez, Foreword by India Hicks
Stephanie Kienle Gonzalez has made her name as a designer of furnishings and interiors in warm climates. Her first book showcases far-flung stylish homes, replete with indoor and outdoor spaces that blend artisanal craftmanship with a fresh naturalistic design approach.
Through beautifully photographed residences, which have an exquisite layering of classic and modern furnishings, Stephanie Kienle Gonzalez discusses how to bring sustainable elements into your living space. She employs organic forms, stone and wood pieces, and natural weaves with texture, such as seagrass, caning, bamboo, and rattan. For her urban dwelling she adds tropical greenery and flowers to enliven the interiors, and her eco-friendly family lodge, immersed in the bush wilderness, is surrounded by lush plantings. International designers and artists who have inspired her are also profiled—from sustainable architect Elora Hardy to designers India Hicks, Nate Berkus, and Kenneth Cobonpue.
Full of design and entertaining ideas, Embracing Natural Design is for those who are interested in achieving an environmentally conscious lifestyle.
About The Author
Stephanie Kienle Gonzalez is at the helm of Philux, her family’s Philippines-based lifestyle brand that cham-pions Filipino design. One of Philux’s current projects is the design of Louis Vuitton’s Manila...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
A Year at Clove Brook Farm Gardening, Tending Flocks, Keeping Bees
Located in New York, NY
A Year at Clove Brook Farm: Gardening, Tending Flocks, Keeping Bees, Collecting Antiques, and Entertaining Friends
Author Christopher Spitzmiller, Foreword by Martha Stewart
Welcome to a year of sustainable living with renowned ceramicist Christopher Spitzmiller, with advice and inspiration for seasonal entertaining, gardening, tending heritage chickens, and more.
Christopher Spitzmiller is known to his many friends and Instagram fans as the ultimate weekend farmer, who raises his own chicks, grows his own flowers, and puts up his own jam, cider, and honey. In his first book, he treats readers to a full year at his country retreat, Clove Brook Farm. Organized into four sections by season, the book begins with spring: the lilacs and appleblossoms, the dovecote with Indian fantail pigeons...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Language of Home, The Interiors of Foley & Cox
Located in New York City, NY
Incorporating both formal details and welcoming elements, a sophisticated and balanced look tailored to a sense of home, as shown through the portfolio of Foley & Cox
Foley & Cox is a New York-based interior design firm renowned for serene spaces subtly layered with color and texture that create a sense of welcome and comfort. Taking creative cues directly from their clients–their perceptions, preferences, and passions–the firm creates serene interiors infused with personal style.
This elegant book presents 24 homes, ranging from elegant prewar apartments in Manhattan to retreats in the Hamptons and summer places along the coast of New England and in Europe, and even to a private jet and a yacht that cruises the Mediterranean. What unites these spaces is an overall balance and elegance, infused with luxurious fabrics in subtle tonal variations and a judicious use of highlight color, often in the artwork and accessories. Founder Michael Cox...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pop Music Press and Publicity Photos
Located in Jersey, GB
A superb collection of 60+ press and publicity photographs of pop stars from the 1960s and 1970s
Black and white. Mostly 10 x 8 inches.
Many include the photo agency’s stamp on the ...
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20th Century 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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