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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
'Book Sets' 3 Volumes. W. F. P. Napier, History of the Peninsular War
Located in New York, NY
3 Volumes. W. F. P. Napier (Colonel H. P., 43rd Regiment. Member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Military Sciences). History of the Peninsular War and t...
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19th Century 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Collectibles and Curiosities
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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
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
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-...
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1870s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
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
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Paper
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
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
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
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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...
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1990s Japanese Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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...
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
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.
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1930s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
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
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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
Edgar Allan Poe, 'Edmund Dulac', The Bells & Other Poems. 1ST TRADE EDITION 1912
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: POE, Edgar Allan ( Edmund Dulac ).
Title: The Bells and Other Poems.
Publisher: London: Hodder and Stoughton, n.d., (1912).
FIRST TRADE ...
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1910s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
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 ...
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20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
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
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...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Rings for the Finger Signed by the Author to the Publisher Frank Doubleday
Located in valatie, NY
Rings For The Finger : From The Earliest Known Times To The Present, With Full Descriptions Of The Origin, Early Making, Materials, The Archaeology, History, For Affection, For Love,...
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1910s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Switzerland Aircraft Bar Trolley
Located in Paris, FR
Trolley Switzerland aircraft bar, unique design, Swiss
white cross. Trolley on wheels with lock option included.
Available with full red front door or wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
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
Rare Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Designer Silk Scarf Red Gold Linen
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:
Rare Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Designer Silk Scarf Red Gold Irish Linen Pillow
Description:
Large custom made luxury cushion created from an exquisite vintage pure silk Cartier...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen, Silk
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.
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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
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Paper
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...
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2010s American Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Anthony Caro
Located in New York City, NY
Regarded as the greatest British artist of his generation and represented in museum collections all over the world, Anthony Caro revolutionized sculpture in the 1960s, by taking the radical step of removing the plinth and placing his work directly on the ground not only changed our relationship with the artwork, but the direction of sculpture itself.
This beautifully designed book includes a comprehensive survey of Caro's work over a period of more than half a century – ranging from his time as Henry Moore's assistant in the early 1950s right up until his death in 2013.
More than fifty of his masterworks are each examined in detail through never before published archival installation images and comments by the artist from the time of production or exhibition. Furthermore, a collection of specially commissioned new documentary photographs by Toby Glanville capture the processes behind the sculptor’s work, from conception to production to installation and exhibition in major exhibitions and installations.
A collection of short texts by leading contemporary artists, including Antony Gormley, Liz Larner, Joel Shapiro, Simon Starling, Frank Stella, Rebecca Warren...
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Waiting For The Morning Train: An American Boyhood By Bruce Catton, Signed Ltd
Located in valatie, NY
Waiting For The Morning Train: An American Boyhood By Bruce Catton. Publisher
Doubleday and Co., Inc. Garden City, N.Y., 1972. 1st Limited Ed (9/250) hardcover with slipcase. Bruce Catton, whose name is identified with Civil War history, grew up in Benzonia, Michigan, probably the only town within two hundred miles, he says, not founded to cash in on the lumber boom. In this memoir, Catton remembers his youth, his family, his home town, and his coming of age. With nostalgia, warmth, and humor, Catton recalls it all with a wealth of detail: the logging industry and its tremendous effect on the face of the state, the veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic...
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1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Santa Decoration Ball in Transparent Red Glass by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Santa decoration ball in transparent red glass by Venini, 2020
Blown Balloton technique
Additional Information:
Material: Glass
Color: Transparent red with golden leaf
Diamete...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
"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...
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1980s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Battersea Enamels Selected & Described With an Intro. By Egan Mew, Signed 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Battersea Enamels Selected and Described with a Signed Introduction By Egan Mew. Published by The Medici Society, London, 1926. Rare Signed 1st Ed hardc...
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1920s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Major-General Abner Doubleday & Major-General John Robinson in the Civil War
Located in valatie, NY
Major-General Abner Doubleday and Brevet Major-General John C. Robinson in the Civil War [In Memoriam: Abner Doubleday 1819-1893 and John Cleveland Robinson 1817-1897]. Published by the State of New York, J.B. Lyon Co. Albany NY, 1918. In many of the world's military establishments, a brevet was a warrant giving a commissioned officer a higher rank title as a reward for gallantry or meritorious conduct but may not confer the authority, precedence, or pay of real rank. An officer so promoted was referred to as being brevetted. Abner Doubleday 1819-1893 was a career United States Army officer and Union major general in the American Civil War. He fired the first shot in defense of Fort Sumter...
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1910s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
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
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...
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1970s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Cartier Folio of Photos and Floral Jewelry Designs with 2 Original CD's, 2005
By Cartier
Located in valatie, NY
Cartier folio of photos and floral jewelry designs with 2 original CD's 2005. With 9 loose, large format 16" H x 11" W photos. Accompanied by a breath...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Felt, Paper
Vintage Mid-Century Glass Ruby Red Cigar Ashtray
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage mid-century large round glass ruby red cigar ashtray
Mid-Century Modern glass ashtray circa 1960's – 1970's USA.
Hand-made by Viking Art Glass...
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Art 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...
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20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Tiffany's 150 Years by John Loring, First Edition, 1987
Located in Bradenton, FL
Tiffany's 150 years by John Loring. First edition, published in 1987 by Doubleday & Company Inc. of Garden City, New York. Hardcover, 192 pages.
Category
1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
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...
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2010s American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam, Carbon Fiber
West Side Story
Located in London, GB
Original Polish film poster for West Side Story.
This poster used for the films first Polish release in 1973.
The Polish artist Marian Stachurski (19...
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1970s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paint
Gloria Garfinkel Works 1961-2018 by Andrew Kelly, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Gloria Garfinkel Works 1961-2018 by Andrew Kelly. Gloria Garfinkel Foundation, 2019. 1st Ed hardcover with. dust jacket. During her prolific career as...
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2010s American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1 Volume, Henry Gilbert, King Arthur's Knights
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. Henry Gilbert, King Arthur's Knights. Bound in full red calf. All edges gilt. Raised bands. Gilt knight symbols on spines. Marbled endpapers. Ill...
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20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Apocalypse of S. John with 22 Drawings by Giorgio De Chirico, Autographed
Located in Torino, IT
Apocalypse of Saint John with 22 drawings by Giorgio De Chirico.
Bestetti Publisher.
Volume n ° 1028/1099
Autographed by De Chirico
Origin
Italy
Period
1977.
Author
Te...
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1970s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Set of Five David Hicks Design Books
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A very good set of five classic interior design books by David Hicks, the much sought after and highly regarded English designer and decorator. L...
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Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Santa Decoration Ball in Transparent Red Glass with Gold Leaf by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Santa decoration ball in transparent red glass with gold leaf by Venini, 2020
Blown Balloton technique
Additional information:
Material: Glass...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
1 Volume, Sir Thomas Malory, Le Morte Darthur
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. Sir Thomas Malory, Le Morte Darthur. Bound in full red morocco. Blue gilt floral symbol on covers. Raised bands. Decorative gilt floral symbols on spines. Top edges gilt. Cork endpapers. Russel Flint Illus 1927 Fine Bindings. Illustrated. Published: London; Jonathan Cape & The Medici Society...
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20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
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Leather
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...
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Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Story of Moslem Art Price, Christine Book, 1964
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Story of Moslem Art Hardcover – June 1, 1964
by Christine Price (Author)
Release Date: June 1964
Publisher: E P Dutton
Edition: 1st Edition
1964 Hard Cover. 160 pgs
Illustr...
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20th Century Asian Moorish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1 Volume. Robert B. Brough, a Cracker Bon-Bon for Christmas Parties
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. Robert B. Brough. A Cracker Bon-Bon for Christmas Parties: Consisting of Christmas Pieces, For Private Representations & Other Seasonable Matter, In Prose & Verse. With col...
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19th Century British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Alta Moda: Eternal Elegance of 1960s buy M Kumakiri (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Published in 1990 in Japan in a limited edition of 1,000, this book is a beautifully illustrated retrospective showing 1960s psychedelic patterns and prints with bold floral and pais...
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1960s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Adventures with Old Houses by Richard Hampton Jenrette
Located in Bradenton, FL
Adventures with old houses by Richard Hampton Jenrette and foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales. Hardcover book, first edition, published in 2000 by Wyrick & Company of Charleston. 22...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Works of Oliver Goldsmith-10 Vols.-Turk's Head Edition-in a Fine Binding
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: Goldsmith, Oliver.
Title: The Works Of Oliver Goldsmith.
Publisher: NY: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1908.
Description: The Turk's Head Edition. 10 vols., 9-3/8" x 6-1/2", ...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Pair of Rare Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Red Silver
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Title:
Rare vintage French cartier panther bracelet designer silk scarf red silver grey Irish linen pillow
Description:
Katie Larmour Studio is th...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen, Silk
End 19th Century Ophthalmic Steel Surgery kitJ. Weiss & Son and Dixey England
Located in Milan, IT
Ophthalmic steel surgery kit, signed J. Weiss & Son Ltd London and Dixey England, made in the end of XIX century circa, placed in its original wooden box covered with leather, red ve...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
The New Pewter Marks and Old Pewter Ware by Major C.A. Markham, 2nd Ed 1928
Located in valatie, NY
The New Pewter Marks and Old Pewter Ware by Major C.A. Markham. Published by Reeves and Turner, London, 1928. 2nd Ed hardcover with protective mylar cover. Profusely illustrated with...
Category
1920s English Vintage 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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