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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Creator: Bang & Olufsen
Creator: Angelika Taschen
B&O Cona Passive Subwoofer (in MOMA) and Speakers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Beovox Cona, designed in beautifully austere fashion by David Lewis and now permanently in the MOMA collection, was the first B&O subwoofer loudspeaker. It was specifically inten...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Bang & Olufsen 1990's BeoCom 1401 Green Telephone with Gray Base and Black Cord
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bang & Olufsen 90's BeoCom 1401 green telephone with gray base and black cord. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use....
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1990s Danish Other Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Great Escapes Mediterranean Hardcover Book by Taschen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Great Escapes Mediterranean. The Hotel Book.
Explore the breathtaking destinations of the Mediterranean in this updated edition from TASCHEN’s Great Escapes...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Frank Lloyd Wright by Peter Gossel and Gabriele Leuthauser Taschen 1994
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Frank Lloyd Wright by Peter Gossel and Gabriele Leuthauser Taschen 1994, Paperback Book.The American architect Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) exerted unique influence on the architec...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Great Escapes Africa, the Hotel Book Taschen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Great Escapes Africa, the Hotel Book Taschen.The Hotel Book Book by Shelley-Maree Cassidy. From the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean, the vast Sahara to...
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21st Century and Contemporary African Expressionist Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Tuscany Interiors Hardcover Book by Paolo Rinaldi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tuscany Interiors large hardcover coffee table book By Paolo Rinaldi and Taschen.
Nestling in the gentle hills and brushed with the hazy sfumato of the air, the homes of Tuscany hav...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Country Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Great Escapes: Italy Angelika Taschen and Christiane Reiter Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Great Escapes: Italy Angelika Taschen and Christiane Reiter Hardcover Book.
To travel through Italy is as close as one gets to being in paradise. For centuries, writers, artists, architects, and merchants have been drawn here, inspired by the beauty of Venice, Florence, Naples, and Rome. Countless books, paintings, poems, and sculptures are evidence of its undying appeal, and over the past 60 years, the country has become one of the world’s top travel and holiday destinations. The loveliness of Italy—its architecture, landscapes, culture and food (some of the world’s finest!)—if not eternal, is certainly enduring, and the easygoing and relaxed Italian lifestyle, il dolce far niente, is still unrivaled.
Here, some of Italy’s most amazing landscapes are brought to life, like Lake Como (residence of George Clooney), Venice, Florence and Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast, and no less magical, the Aeolian Islands off the coast of Sicily. In these mythical surroundings are legendary hotels full of atmosphere, where novels are set, movies are made, weddings are celebrated, and famous love stories consummated: Villa d’Este on Lake Como, the Hotel Splendido...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Country Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Contemporary European Architects Paperback by Wolfgang Amsoneit 1st Ed. 1994
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Contemporary European Architects Paperback by Wolfgang Amsoneit 1st Ed. 1994.
* Publisher : Benedikt Taschen Verlag (August 25, 1994)
* Language : English
* Title Contemporar...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
"Beosound 3200" & "Beolab 8000" Audio System, Bang Olufsen
Located in Neuss, NW
Legendary design classic "BeoSound 3200" designed by David Lewis for Bang & Olufsen in the 1990s. Stereo compact system with CD player, remote control, stand with glass table top, an...
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Gustav Klimt The World in Female Form by Gottfried Fliedl 1998 Paperback
By Angelika Taschen, (after) Gustav Klimt
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gustav Klimt The World in Female Form by Gottfried Fliedl 1998 Paperback.Art book of Gustav Klimt artistry of women.Cult of pleasure: Feminine sensuality by the Vienna Secession’s gr...
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Late 20th Century Austrian Expressionist Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pair of Taschens Berlin and Paris Books From the Estate of Christian Audigier
Located in Waxahachie, TX
From the estate of Christian Audigier
21 May 1958 – 9 July 2015
He was a French fashion designer known for the Ed Hardy and Von Dutch clothing lines.
Chris...
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Early 2000s German Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Taschens Alex Steinweiss From the Estate of Christian Audigier
Located in Waxahachie, TX
From the estate of Christian Audigier
21 May 1958 – 9 July 2015
He was a French fashion designer known for the Ed Hardy and Von Dutch clothing lines.
Chris...
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2010s German Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
New Forms Architecture in The 1990s First Edition Hardcover 1997
Located in North Hollywood, CA
New Forms Architecture in The 1990s First Edition Hardcover 1997.This is the first edition hardcover book "New Forms - Architecture in The 1990s" Int...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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Horst: Interiors by Barbara Plumb (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
HORST - Interiors is a book which features 52 of the most stunning Interior designs taken by famed fashion photographer Horst P. Horst during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. The images of these splendid houses, apartments and holiday homes - including a memorable portrait of each owner - provides a wonderful record of the changing styles of that period. Horst was invited into homes which many photographers would never have had access to, these included The Duke & Duchess of Windsor, Truman Capote, Jacqueline Onassis...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Defining Style The Book of Interior Design
Located in New York, NY
Discover 25 of the most recognizable design styles through 150 residential interiors from the world’s leading designers
From Coastal to Contemporary, Maximal to Mediterranean, Tailored to Textured, this inspirational lookbook guides beginners and enthusiasts alike through the most timeless interior design styles of the last century.
Learn to identify and understand each style like an expert through introductory texts describing key tenets and featured real-world examples by today’s best contemporary designers, such as Studio Shamshiri, Laura Gonzalez, and Vincenzo De Cotiis...
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Florence Sketchbook of Frank Lloyd Wright (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a limited edition facsimile of the manuscript sketchbook by Frank Lloyd Wright which served as the maquette or layout for the famous Wasmuth portfolio...
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Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Sebastião Salgado, Amazônia, Photography Book
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hardcover Photography book, 14.1 x 10.2 in., 9.21 lb, 528 pages.
For six years Sebastião Salgado traveled the Brazilian Amazon and photographed th...
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2010s European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Elipson AS 30 Speakers 1969
By Elipson
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Original 1969 Elipson AS30 speaker in staff with its round, sensual and warm shape, was an Elipson bestseller. It was relatively compact for its time (30 cm in diameter, with a 16 cm...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
Stunning Stylized Mid-Century Modern Electro Voice Stereo Speakers in Walnut
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning stylized Mid-Century Modern electro voice 3-way loud speakers in oiled walnut with aluminium trim, amazing original condition, cabinets possibly...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
Pair of Sculptural Summit Speakers
By Summit
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of sculptural summit speakers.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Acrylic
Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition.
Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcane practices has remained a classic since first published in 1928. Hall’s densely detailed writings explore topics ranging from Hermeticism to Tarot, Egyptian mythology to Pythagorean theory. Each chapter is accompanied by the vivid illustrations of artist J. Augustus Knapp, with additional images by Mihran Serailian found in the companion volume, each taking their own unique approach to nearly 60 artworks depicting occult subject matter.
The initial concept for what became known as Hall’s “Great Book”, first began in 1923 when the young Los Angeles-based orator began a months-long trip around the globe. Circumnavigating by ship, Hall visited Egypt, China and India, immersing himself in the philosophical and religious history of each country. Upon his return he spent the next five years penning his massive compendium of philosophy and myth.
Nearly a century after its release, this iconic masterwork has been reproduced for the first time from the rare and extravagant original edition. This meticulously-restored version of Hall’s “Great Book” is also accompanied by an expansive companion book, featuring condensed summaries of each chapter of The Secret Teachings, alongside newly-discovered artworks, rare photography...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Foil
H 18.7 in W 13.2 in D 3 in
Aircraft Engine Gold Speaker
Located in Paris, FR
Speaker Aircraft Engine Gold is inspired by radial aircraft engines
from early 20th-century radial aircraft engines. Structure in aluminum
alloy wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Gold Plate, Chrome
Antique French Style Chased Repoussé Gilt Telephone with Carved Jade Inset
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique French style telephone. Decorated in the Asian style. Hand chased gilt brass. Inset with carved jade moth plaque. Bakelite and brass handset. Circa 1920's. Made by Bensabott ...
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Early 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade, Metal, Brass
H 6.5 in W 10 in D 5.75 in
1970's Sergio Todeschini Bobo Telephone for Telcer, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
Unique model of dial plastic phone by Sergio Todeschini, made in Italy in the 1970's.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Infinity Kappa Stereo Speakers
By JBL 1
Located in Fulton, CA
Exceptional and impressive pair of vintage (James Bullough Lansing) JBL KAPPA stereo speakers. Circa. 1980. Statement pieces worthy of a fine collector or advanced audiophile enthusi...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Previously Available Items
"Beosystem 2500", David Lewis, Bang & Olufsen
Located in Neuss, NW
Legendary design classic "Beosystem 2500" designed by David Lewis for Bang & Olufsen in the 1990s. Compact stereo unit with CD player, tape deck and built-in speakers "Beolab 2500". ...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Great Escapes South America By Christiane Reiter Taschen The Hotel Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Great Escapes South America By Christiane Reiter The Hotel Hardcover Book.
Continuing its quest to seek out the world's most unique and inspiring hotels, TASCHEN takes on South America. This diverse selection of hotels, posadas, and haciendas highlights the most exceptional destinations on the continent. Among the breathtaking paradise spots are a hotel on a Patagonian natural reserve, a hacienda perched high in the Andes mountains, an adobe hotel in the Chilean desert, a converted monastery in Peru, a hotel built entirely of salt in Bolivia's Uyuni salt desert, and an ""ecolodge"" on a natural reserve in the Amazon rain forest. For the love of nature, tango dancing, and caipirinhas, nothing beats these exotic escapes...
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21st Century and Contemporary South American Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Great Escapes Asia Hardcover Table Book by Taschen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Great Escapes Asia Hardcover Table Book by Taschen Publishing.
Asia promises multisensory marvels. Whether it’s a scorching hot curry, the vivid sounds of a local market, or an exper...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Japanese Prints by Gabriele Fahr-Becker Taschen 1999
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese Prints by Gabriele Fahr-Becker.
The major section of the book consists of the 139 reproductions, grouped by artist, each accompanied by a detailed, sensitive commentary. Street scenes, lovers’ trysts, festivals, portraits of courtesans and actors, landscapes and travelogues - these are the motifs of the ukiyo-e print. The dominant theme, however, is woman’s beauty, the grace of her posture and attitudes, and the decorative aesthetics of her flowing garments. Amongst the most celebrated of the artists featured here are Utamaro, with his beautiful courtesans and geishas; Sharaku, with his portraits of actors on the kabuki stage; Hokusai, with his landscapes, among them the "36 Views of Mount Fuji...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 9000 6-CD Tuner Hi-fi System 1990s by David Lewis
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Hi-fi system BeoSound 9000 6-CD/Tuner with two loudspeakers (Beolab 1).
The BeoSound 900 can be placed either vertically (mounted on it own support or directly on the wall) or horizontally.
The CD's are easily loaded and held by spring suspended jaws, discs not in play can be replaced without interrupting the playback. The auto-positioning feature ensures that CDs are always returned to the position in which they were first placed.
The Glass-covered aluminum plate holds the CDs and the rails for the CD carriage, while a backlit acrylic plate illuminates the CD currently playng.
BeoSound 9000 offrs unprecedents flexibility to ensure the same uniform movement of the glass cover regardless of the placement of the BeoSound 900 vertically or horizontally, upright or flat. To counteract the effect of the gravity, a digital time control constantly monitors the movements of the cover and adjust the motor, keeping the complete movement wiithin 3,5 and 4 seconds.
Such an abundance of fast moving mechanics means that special measures have been taken to ensure that BeoSound 9000 is safe to operate. Small prismatic lenses are placed at each end of the aluminium frame, controlling an infrared beam across the front of BeoSound 9000. If the beam is violated, the CD clamper will stop immediately.
If the glass door is lifted while the clamper is in motion, it will decelerate immediately. A power failure feature ensures that the clamper is not damaged in a gravitational free-fall, if BeoSound 9000 is mounted vertically.
Ingenious engineering solutions and intricate mechanical movements in a product that continues to surprise and delight users today – and all this from the inspiration of old vinyl records spinning on the record player’s turntable...
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1990s Danish Other Collectibles and Curiosities
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Aluminum, Other
H 72.45 in W 6.7 in D 5.52 in
Pair of Taschens Great Escapes Hotel Books From the Estate of Christian Audigier
Located in Waxahachie, TX
From the estate of Christian Audigier
21 May 1958 – 9 July 2015
He was a French fashion designer known for the Ed Hardy and Von Dutch clothing lines.
Chris...
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Early 2000s German Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
H 9.75 in W 3 in D 12.25 in
Bang & Olufsen Type K Loudspeakers, Super Fully Working B&O Audio Hi-Fi Speakers
Located in London, GB
Bang & Olufsen B&O Type:K loudspeakers (Hojttaler), 1964-66
A stunning pair of these highly regarded speakers.
Teak cabinets. Original labels to rear. Each has attached speaker c...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
H 30.32 in W 18.9 in D 15.95 in
1980s, Black Bang & Olufsen Beocom 2000 Phone
By Lone and Gideon Lindinger-Loewy, Bang & Olufsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1986 by Lone and Gideon Lindinger-Lowy, the Bang & Olufsen Beocom 2000 telephone is Danish design at its finest, and the epitome of 1980s high-...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
1980s Maroon Bang & Olufsen Beocom 2000 Phone
By Lone and Gideon Lindinger-Loewy, Bang & Olufsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1986 Lone and Gideon Lindinger-Lowy, the Bang & Olufsen Beocom 2000 telephone is Danish design at its finest, and the epitome of 1980s high-tec...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
1980s Maroon Bang & Olufsen Beocom 2000 Phone
By Lone and Gideon Lindinger-Loewy, Bang & Olufsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1986 Lone and Gideon Lindinger-Lowy, the Bang & Olufsen Beocom 2000 telephone is Danish design at its finest, and the epitome of 1980s high-tec...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
1970s Modern Pair Beovox S60 B&O Speakers Rosewood, Denmark
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Beovox B&O Denmark pair of Speakers by Bang Olufsen Made in Denmark,
Rosewood case. Model Beovox. Specs are on the backside.
Measures: 23 H x 12.5 W x 8.25 D.
Preowned original vi...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rosewood
1980s Black Bang & Olufsen Beocom 2000 Phone
By Lone and Gideon Lindinger-Loewy, Bang & Olufsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1986 by Lone and Gideon Lindinger-Lowy, the Bang & Olufsen Beocom 2000 telephone is Danish design at its finest, and the epitome of 1980s high-...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
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.