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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
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Comedy, Dante Alighieri, Talice from Ricaldone, 1886
Located in Torino, IT
The Comedy, by Dante Alighieri, with the unpublished commentary by S. Talice da Ricaldone.
First Edition commissioned by King Umberto I. Publisher Vincenzo Bona.
Turin, 1886
Ori...
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19th Century Italian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Roar!: a Collection of Mighty Women
Located in New York, NY
Roar!: A Collection of Mighty Women
Author Ashley Longshore, Introduction by Diane von Fürstenberg
On the heels of Ashley Longshore’s successful I Do Not Cook, I Do Not Clean, I Do Not Fly Commercial comes Roar! A Collection of Mighty Women: inspirational portraits of the most culturally seminal women in history, created in the artist’s colorful signature style.
Ashley Longshore now turns her eye toward badass women throughout history with Roar! A Collection of Mighty Women. Longshore’s pop art paintings are never shy of daring; her art makes noise, and her singular portraits of legendary stateswomen, artists, and notable women from all walks of life include Marie Curie, Maya Angelou, Mother Teresa, Peggy Guggenheim, First Lady Michelle Obama, Greta Thunberg, Queen Elizabeth II, Cleopatra, Rosa Parks, Frida Kahlo, Josephine Baker, Amanda Gorman, and even Lynda Carter...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Andy Warhol
Located in New York, NY
Author Gregor Muir and Yilmaz Dziewior, Contributions by Kenneth Brummel and Stephan Diederich and Olivia Laing
A new reading of Warhol presents his life and work in the context of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Pistils - Robert Mapplethorpe, Photography Hardcover Cased Book 1st Edition 1996
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pistils, Photographs by Robert Mapplethorpe with an Essay by John Ashbery.
Hardcover in case and dust jacket – 1st Edition, 1996
Robert Mapplethorpe began taking photographs i...
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1990s American International Style Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Space Age Orange Vintage Television Ikaro by Minerva, 1970s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age orange vintage television from plastic model Ikaro by Minerva, 1970s, Austria.
This portable television with an orange plastic casing by...
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1970s Austrian Space Age Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Keith Haring The Paris Review, 1982 'Vintage Keith Haring'
By Keith Haring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Keith Haring The Paris Review:
1982 The Paris Review book, with original cover design by Keith Haring.
Offset lithograph on double sided art book.
Measures approximately: 5.5 x 9 inches; soft cover. Approximately 50pgs.
Minor age related wear; in otherwise very good overall vintage condition.
1st edition, 1st printing 1982. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. Highly collectible.
Related categories:
Keith Haring 1982. Keith Haring book...
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1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
R. H. Elkin - Old Dutch Nursery Rhymes - 1st Ed in English - in an Onlay Binding
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: ELKIN, R. H. (translator) - Rontgen, J. (tunes by) - H. Willebeek Le Mair - (illustrator).
TITLE: Old Dutch Nursery Rhymes.
PUBLISHER: London: Augener, Ltd., 1917.
...
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1910s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
The Impossible Collection of Fashion
Located in NEW YORK, NY
In this limited edition, Ultimate Collection format linen clamshell and handmade oversized book, Valerie Steele flexes her curatorial muscle by showcasi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen
André Saraiva, Graffiti Life
Located in New York, NY
André Saraiva: Graffiti Life
Author André Saraiva, Contributions by Virgil Abloh and MAGDA DANYSZ and Jeffrey Deitch and Glenn O'Brien
The first and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Charles DICKENS, A Christmas Carol, 1940, IN A FINE ONLAY BINDING!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles.
TITLE: A Christmas Carol. In Prose. Being A Ghost Story of Christmas.
PUBLISHER: Chicago: the Monastery Hill Press, 1940.
DESCRIPTION: 1 vol., 6-1...
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1940s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
American Antiques From Israel Sack Collection Volumes I-V by Joseph H. Hennage
Located in valatie, NY
American Antiques From The Israel Sack Collection Volumes I-V by Joseph H. Hennage. Published by Highland House Publishers, Inc, Washington DC. Hardcovers ...
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1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Memoirs of a Publisher by F. N. Doubleday, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Memoirs of a Publisher by F. N. Doubleday. Published by Doubleday and Co., 1972. Stated 1st Ed hardcover. This is the memoirs of Frank Nelson Doubleday, owner of the publishing compa...
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1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Sotheby's: Jewelry From John Traina Collection Auction Catalog 2011
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: Jewelry From John Traina Collection Auction Catalog 2011. 1st Ed softcover catalog. 92 lots. All lots described and illustrated in color. With an Index of Jewelry Makers. Consisting of cufflinks, men's jeweled dress...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Jean-Michel Basquiat Quintana Gallery Exhibition Catalog, 1998
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is the catalogue published in conjunction with a 1998 Quintana Gallery Jean-Michel Basquiat exhibition of twenty-eight works executed between 1980 and 1988 by the late, great Je...
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1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique 1909 Song of the English By Rudyard Kipling
Located in Seguin, TX
Song of the English By Rudyard Kipling, Illustrations by W. Heath Robinson, Published by Doubleday, Page & Company, New York, 1909. Red cloth with gilt decoration, tipped in color ...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Ettore Sottsass Pink Ceramic Shiva Flower Vase, by BD Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shiva ceramic flower vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona.
In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use preserving a b...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Mark Ryden Pinxit
By Mark Ryden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fuzzy bunnies, big-eyed girls, meat, magic and mystery.
Mark Ryden’s carnival of curiosities.
Collector’s edition: No. 51–1,050.
Limited to 1,000 individually numbered copies,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
The Price Guide to Victorian Silver by Ian Harris, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Price Guide to Victorian Silver by Ian Harris. Clopton Woodbridge: The Antique Collectors' Club, 1971. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. 275 pp. A guid...
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20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The Works of William Cowper. 15 volumes, 1835, IN A FINE LEATHER BINDING!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: COWPER, William.
Title: The Works of William Cowper, comprising His Poems, Correspondence, and Translations.
Publisher: London: Baldwin & Cradock, 1835.
Description...
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1830s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Leather
Turkish Cookbook
Located in New York City, NY
550 Recipes of hearty, healthy Turkish cuisine, from the leading authority on Turkey's unique food traditions, Musa Dagdeviren, as featured in the Netflix documentary series chef's t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
21st Century Santa Decoration Ball in Red by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
SANTA 199.05 Ø10 RV BALLOTON
Additional Information:
Material: Glass
Color: Red with gold leaf
Dimensions: Ø 10 cm
Available in other color options: Red with gold leaf
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Cartier France Titanium 18 135 Rimless Sunglasses Eyeglasses Pink Gradient Case
By Cartier
Located in Dayton, OH
Cartier Titanium 18 135 rimless sunglasses featuring pink gradient lenses; serial number 3443005. Leather case, lens wipe, and original box included.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
21st Century Santa Decoration Ball Gold Leaf in Red by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
SANTA 199.05 Ø10 RV FOGLIA ORO BALLOTON
Additional Information:
Material: Glass
Color: Red
Dimensions: Ø 10 cm
Available in other color options: Red
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Mister Freedom, William Klein, 1st Edition, Korinsha Press, 1998
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Korinsha Press, Japan, 1998. Text in Japanese and with some English headings.
A brilliant Japanese photobook of stills, designs and behind the scenes images from William Klein's classic anti-imperialist superhero satire, 'Mister Freedom...
Category
1990s Japanese Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Marc Jacobs Illustrated by Grace Coddington
Located in New York City, NY
A unique monograph of over 50 collections created by the fashion designer Marc Jacobs in the past 25 years and illustrated by Grace Coddington
In 2016...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
4 Volumes, Cervantes, Don Quixote De La Mancha
Located in New York, NY
4 Volumes. Cervantes.Don Quixote De La Mancha.Edition Deluxe, limited to 25 Sets, this is #3. Translated From The Spanish By P.A. Motteux. Bound in 3/4 wine ...
Category
20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Radical Architecture of the Future
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
An important and fascinating collection of original projects by unique thinkers in the world of architecture and spatial design
Architectural practice today goes far beyond the de...
Category
2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The Precious Legacy, Judaic Treasures From the Czechoslovak State Collections
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Precious Legacy, Judaic Treasures from the Czechoslovak State Collections. Softcover book, edited by David Altshuler, published in 1983, illustrated, 288 pages.
Category
1980s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Jean-Michel Basquiat Crossroads
Located in New York, NY
Author Lee Jaffe, Foreword by Franklin Sirmans, Contributions by J. Faith Almiron
A rare and poignant compilation of photography and written anecdotes by American photographer and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
La Bauhaus y el México Moderno, EL Diseño de Van beuren Book by Ana Elena Mallet
By Bauhaus
Located in San Diego, CA
2014 Ana Elena Mallet BAUHAUS & MODERN MEXICO
Design by Michael Van Beuren Book. (Spanish).
First edition.
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Ettore Sottsass Pink Ceramic Shiva Flower Vase, by BD Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shiva ceramic flower vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona.
In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use preserving a b...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Thomas Bayrle, Playtime
Located in New York City, NY
The work of a pioneering artist, whose explorations of mass culture, consumerism, and politics remain highly relevant today
This richly illustrated monograph brings together Bayrl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare and Collectable TexAvery Figurine Statue by Demons & Merveilles
Located in Sofia, BG
Figurine statue of Droopy in a sport red cabriolet car by Demons & Merveilles.
Made in 2000 in its original box in perfect condition.
Perfect gift and a part of a large collection....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Royal Diana and Charles 's Wedding Philatelic Panels Collection 125 Stamps
Located in Plainview, NY
The Royal Wedding Philatelic Panels Collection was published by the Postal Commemorative Society in 1983. The album collection of historic Royal Wedding Commemorative Stamps also features full color photographs of the wedding as well as photos of official visitation with stamps of many countries: Bahamas, Antigua & Barbuda, British Antarctic Territory, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Tuvalu, Barbados, Belize, Mauritius, Swaziland, Falkland Islands, Nevis, Tristan da Cunha, Turks & Caicos Islands, St. Helena, Pitcairn Islands, Maldives, Ascension, Sierra Leone, Kiribati, Falkland Islands Dependencies, Montserrat, St. Vincent, Dominica, Fiji, Great Britain, St. Kitts, British Virgin Islands...
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Late 20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Pink Irish Linen Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking.
Title:
Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen, Silk
The Gluten-Free Cookbook
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
One of the fastest-growing dietary movements now has its first comprehensive guide to enjoying hundreds of naturally gluten-free recipes from around the world
This ground-breaking book proves that eating gluten-free should never limit you on taste or culinary curiosity. With 350 naturally gluten-free recipes drawing from the broadest range of international food cultures, The Gluten-Free Cookbook brings home healthy cooking to an audience that is growing exponentially every day. This gorgeous book spotlights everyday dishes from more than 80 countries – showcasing the diversity of recipes that are deliciously gluten-free by design, rather than being reliant on ingredient substitutions.
From breakfast to dinner and dessert (and everything in between), these are easy-to-use recipes for any time of day, making this an essential resource and a must-have reference. Gluten-free food has millions of fans and followers, with that number continuing to grow exponentially with our increased awareness of its health and dietary benefits and advantages. Expand your culinary repertoire, whether you are on a gluten-free diet or are simply looking to experiment with gluten-free menu options, with hundreds of recipes from around the globe, including Stewed Fava Beans (Egypt), Summer Rolls (Vietnam), Pea & Ham Soup...
Category
2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Made in Italy Sound Amplifier, Red Sound Amplifier, Customizable Speaker, 2022
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Description
This is an amplifier compatible with all smartphones in which the speaker is positioned at the bottom, near the microphone. It will allow you to increase the volume of y...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Red Metal Pedal Fire Department Car
Located in Sofia, BG
Large sized vintage pedal fire department car in red metal. Very good condition with some traces of use and age.
France, circa 1970.
Category
Late 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Design and Plastics / Plastické Hmoty by Milena Lamarová, 1972
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1972
- UPM Prahg ( The museum of decorative arts)
- English and Czech language.
- Original condition, see the photos.
- 207 pages.
- Many beautiful pictures of furniture and interior design.
- Gaetano Pesce, Giancarlo Piretti,Olivier Morgue...
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
"All My Love" Paved Medium Heart Dish
By dlsc
Located in New York, NY
This stunning heart shaped dish the medium sized version has everything! It is the perfect accent piece for anywhere in your home. Try is on your desk, nightstand, a shelf, your coffee-table, entrance hall table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Lewis Carroll - through the Looking-Glass. 1872 First Edition Presentation Copy
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DODGSON, Charles Lutwidge: (Lewis Carroll).
TITLE: Through The Looking-Glass And What Alice Found There.
PUBLISHER: London: Macmillan & Co., 1872.
DESCRIPTION: PRE-...
Category
1870s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Modernism: Designing a New World 1914-1939 by Christopher Wilk
Located in valatie, NY
Modernism: Designing a New World 1914-1939 by Christopher Wilk. Victoria & Albert Museum, 2010. Hardcover with dust jacket. "Modernism: Designing a New World" is the first book to ex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Decorative Pave Jar No Trim
By dlsc
Located in New York, NY
This collectable Jar is the perfect piece to keep with your vanity tray. This along with your perfume bottles will certainly make a gorgeous statement.Why not keep this on your desk or a side table perhaps on a curated section on a shelf. There are many things you can keep inside rings, bracelets, earrings to name a few. The glass is painted then sealed with a top coat.It is then given to my Pave specialist who has 28 years experience of making accessories with world renown accessory company's.The crystals used...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Thomas Okey, the Old Venetian Palaces & Old Venetian Folk
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. Thomas Okey. The old venetian palaces & old venetian folk.
With 50 Colored plates and other illustrations by Trevor Haddon. Bound in 3/4 red...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Chinese Official's Summer Hat and Hat Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
No self-respecting man in Qing-dynasty China would leave the house without some kind of hat. Headgear was central to social status and those of title relied on their hat to convey their rank and cultural identity. This conical hat is the summer hat of a Qing-dynasty official and would have been worn from the third month of the Chinese calendar...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silk, Bamboo, Glass
Early 20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Chalice
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian sterling silver Chalice finely embossed and chiselled 800 punch at the base. cup in golden bath. Excellent condition with its original packaging.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Philip Johnson
Located in New York City, NY
A spectacular visual biography of one of the most celebrated architects and cultural icons of the twentieth century
With his elegant suits and trademark round black glasses, Phili...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Louys, Pierre, Les Chansons De Bilitis, with 5 Original Watercolor Illustrations
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: LOUYS, Pierre.
TITLE: Les Chansons de Bilitis.
PUBLISHER: Paris: Librairie De L'art Independant, 1895.
DESCRIPTION: WITH 5 ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR ILLUSTRATIONS. 1 vol., limited to 480 numbered copies on paper Velin this being copy #127, illustrated with 4 fine full page watercolor illustration and 1 half page (in text) by J. Robaglia, bound in full red morocco, ribbed gilt decorated spine, covers ruled and paneled in gilt, covers with blind tooled Greek Key design, spine panels and covers inlaid with multicolor morocco onlays depicting tulips and flowers in an art Deco style, gilt dentelles, marbled pastedowns and endpapers, top edge gilt, others uncut by Samblanx-Weckesser.
CONDITION: Internally clean and bright, inner and outer hinges fine, head and foot of spine fine, overall VERY GOOD+.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This exact volume apparently last appeared at auction in 1919 as lot #207 Sotheby's Kensington "The Property of James Holmes...
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1890s French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Large Vintage French Cartier Brooch Silk Scarf Pink Irish Linen Pillow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking.
Title:
Large Vintage French Cartier brooch silk scarf pink irish linen pillow
Description:
Large custom made luxury cushion created from an exquisite vintage, pure silk Cartier fashion scarf in a striking design and colour. Featuring two beautiful antique gold broaches...
Category
Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen, Silk
Davenport's Art Reference and Price Guide 2 Volumes by R. J. Davenport
Located in valatie, NY
Davenport's Art Reference & Price Guide 2 Volume Set by R. J. Davenport. 1st Ed hardcover. 1st Ed hardcover no dust jackets as issued. The comprehensive and authoritative book on int...
Category
1970s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
GR Royal Mail Post Box
Located in Alton, GB
GR royal mail post box.
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Mini Hoop
Located in Fort Wayne, IN
We grew up shooting on a mini hoop and its been a mainstay in our studio since our conception; our best ideas come after a copious amount of airballs.
So, we created the black helmut mini hoop; ideal for cheap therapy and ideation sessions.
Custom steel construction with white powdercoat...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Hand-Wound Nagaland "Coral Glass" 10 Strand Beaded Necklace, India c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A 10-strand necklace hand-crafted from red-orange Naga beads from the early 20th century and strung with natural fibers. Necklaces such as these were a stat...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
12 Volumes, Robert Browning, The Complete Works
Located in New York, NY
12 Volumes. Robert Browning.The Complete Works. "Autograph Edition" Signed by the Editors, Charlotte Porter and Helen A. Clarke. Bound in full red morocco with leather doublers by Tr...
Category
20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Regency Furniture Designs 1803-1826 by John Harris 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Regency Furniture Designs (from Contemporary Source books) 1803-1826 by John Harris. Published by London / Alec Tiranti, 1961. 1st Ed hardcover with slipca...
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1960s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
"Centuries Et Autres Prophéties De Nostradamus", Ed. Anne Et André Barbault
By Michael Nostradamus
Located in Torino, IT
Collector's volume "Centuries et autres prophéties de Nostradamus".
Presented and commented by Anne and André Barbault.
Club du livre, 1980
ORIGIN
Club du livre
PERIOD
1980...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Tesla Carbon Fiber Surfboard 1 of 200
By Tesla
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Tesla carbon fiber surfboard, 1 of only 200 ever made. This example remains in it’s original packaging, still sealed. Tesla Design Studio in collaboration with Lost Surfboards and Matt “Mayhem” Biolos, surfboard shaper for World Surf League Championship athletes. This Limited Edition Tesla Surfboard...
Category
2010s American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam, Carbon Fiber
Lamp, Table, Floor, Guitar Electric, Jaxville, Condemned to Rock, Rock and Roll
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Vintage, rock and roll or punk enthusiasts lamp or guitar that can easily be strummed or played. Upcycled from a vintage purple punk kick-ass guitar for the discerning rock chick. Oo...
Category
1970s British Post-Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Acrylic
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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