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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Silvered And Painted Wooden Tabernacle
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful small tabernacle that once graced a church altar. Beautiful original silverleaf and faux marble paint.
weathered, small losses. Italy circa 1780
Category
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
€975 Sale Price
48% Off
Wurlitzer Juke Box, Original Model Re-Edited in 2021 with Compact Disc Player
Located in Paris, FR
Wurlitzer juke box, genuine original 1948 model.
From 2021 Re-Edition, Audio Equipment for Lazers Discs (CD).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Gianni Versace Pure Parfum Miniature 7.5 ml, Rare 1981 with Original Box
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Original vintage perfume from the 1980s: the very first women’s fragrance launched by the Italian fashion house Gianni Versace Parfum (Extrait), in its rare 7.5 ml / 1/4 fl oz splash...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
€224 Sale Price
20% Off
Eiffel Tower, Sacré-Coeur, Arc de Triomphe Souvenir Building Architectural Model
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative Eiffel Tower, Sacré-Coeur and Arc de Triomphe souvenir building sculpture. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal and a marble base. This item ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Metal
Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relic of a Saint
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of a Saint. It is made of metal. It's 1 1/2" high (with hanger) in size, that making it easily worn. It is part of a Rosary. It was found at an...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique Burmese Silver Ebonised Walking Stick Cane 19th C 91cm/36inches
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Burmese silver handled walking cane, Circa 1880 in date.
With chased scrolling foliate decoration above figures in ogee niches, on an ebonised shaft.
This deco...
Category
1880s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Genuine Old Apothecary Medical Bottles Jars Set Brown Amber Glass
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful set of 9 authentic apothecary bottles or jars, in brown amber blown glass with thick glass stoppers, circa 1960s-70s.
This set is very characterful and is full of nice old...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Tetris 3D gemstone puzzle – multi stone
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
Decorate consciously: 3D puzzle crafted in unique natural stones.
The gemstone tetris puzzle by DAR Proyectos is a magnificent playset that you can use to play with shapes in multip...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Multi-gemstone
€109 / item
Pocket Telescope for Ship Captains 20th Century Brass Vintage 1900's
Located in Taranto, IT
Very rare and wonderful all-brass pocket telescope, early 1900s.
Functioning item, very small internal chips on the lens but not affecting its view.
Item in very good conservative ...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Cabinet of Curiosities Display Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exquisite cabinet of Curiosities showcasing a stunning collection of plaster figures and pieces, elegantly presented within a wood and glass display case reminiscent of a Classic scu...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood
€896 Sale Price
78% Off
Brittanica's Great Books of the Western World 1952 Book Set of 53
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 53 volumes of Brittanica Great Books of the Western World. This set is a classic and beautifully finished in a design that is mid century and timeless. A look that ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Mid Century Modern Zodiac Professional 200m Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a Zodiac Professional 200m Watch. Tested and working, leather band, unsure if is the original. Nice dial.
Made in Switzerland.
Dimensions : 1.5 w x1.63 H (...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
Visions of Home: Timeless Design, Modern Sensibility
Located in New York, NY
Author Andrew Cogar and Marc Kristal, Introduction by James L. Strickland, Photographs by Eric Piasecki
A new volume from the esteemed architecture firm Historical Concepts features ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Modern Industrial Menorah in Walnut Wood and Steel
Located in Birmingham, AL
Display this modern industrial menorah in walnut wood and steel to celebrate eight days of Hanukah miracles. Made with solid urban wood, so it's eco-friendly. Steel has a black patin...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Set of twenty leather bound books by charles Dickens
Located in Cheshire, GB
Set of twenty leather-bound books by Charles Dickens in good overall condition, some slight wear marks to edges.
Dimensions
Height 8.5 Inches
Width 6 Inches
Depth 2 Inches
Category
Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Pair Confederate Civil War Cast Iron Cannonballs with Century Ormolu Mounts
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Confederate Civil War Cast Iron Cannonballs with Century Ormolu Mounts,* United States, Circa 1861–1863
*This offering consists of four pieces, two cannonballs, and two peri...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron, Ormolu
2 Miniature Picture Frames Erhard & Söhne Antique German Dollhouse Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare Set of two Pictures framed in Gold plated ormulu frames is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beautiful intricate design, it is suitable for any room and adds a touch of elegance to your Dollhouse. You will get 2 Erhard and Söhne Frames and one framed pictures with a landscape to place it in your dollhouse.
Made of high-quality gold-plated metal and handmade by skilled craftsmen, this original piece is a testament to the rich history of German toys. Whether you're a fan of entertainment or vintage items, this Erhard & Söhne dollhouse toy...
Category
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
The Writings Of Benjamin Franklin. 10 VOLUMES - IN A FULL LEATHER BINDING!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: FRANKLIN, Benjamin (Albert Henry Smyth - editor).
TITLE: The Writings Of Benjamin Franklin. Collected And Edited With A Life & Introduction.
PUBLISHER: New York: The Macmi...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Chinoiserie Grand Piano From Rogers and Sons London
Located in Berlin, DE
Chinoiserie Grand Piano by Rogers and Sons London
The grand piano was manufactured according to the device number 1930.
The grand piano was sold in 1932 by Harrods London to a lady ...
Category
1930s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Collected Interiors, Rooms That Tell a Story
Located in New York, NY
Author Philip Mitchell and Judith Nasatir, Foreword by Bunny Williams
Modern maximalist designer Philip Mitchell reveals his talent for blending collections, family heirlooms, con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Torricellian mahogany barometer signed Davis 65 Bold St. Liverpool 1839/1841
Located in Milan, IT
Torricellian mercury barometer in mahogany wood, signed Davis 65 Bold St. Liverpool active at this address from 1839 to 1841, complete with reading nonius for checking pressure varia...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.
By Jaguar Cars Ltd.
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
We offer you the chance of buying this breathtaking, rare Jaguar XK 120 which had its first road legal in february 1950. There has been built only a very little number of these cars,...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
S.T. Dupont X Tournaire Limited Edition Snake Lighter (72/88), France, 2013
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Limited Edition Ligne 2 Snake Lighter. Designed by Philippe Tournaire master jeweler for Simon Tissot Dupont commemorating the Chinese zodiac year ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Brass, Bronze
Antique Burmese Kammavaca Script in Lacquer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional 19th-century Burmese Kammavaca manuscript, composed of 14 lacquered palm-leaf-style panels, each meticulously decorated in orange and ...
Category
Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
18th Century Italian Antique Oil Painting on Canvas, Madonna in prayer
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We are pleased to present this captivating religious painting of the Italian school, painted in oil on canvas in the 18th century. This wonderful painting depicting the Madonna in pr...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Canvas
€2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Sterling Silver Horses Brooch/Pin, stamped Beau Sterling
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Sterling Silver Horses Brooch/Pin, stamped Beau Sterling
UPDATE: Due to agreement with 1stDibs, we'll be staying through the end of the year.
This is a Beau Sterling running...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Decorative gemstone Laundry Clip Mariposita Green
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
Trust the quality of our green mariposita clip, an authentic Peruvian craft made with certified materials.
DAR Proyectos carves the uniquely Peruvian gemstones...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Multi-gemstone
Asian Ethnographic woven silver cuff Bracelet Indian Rajasthan Vintage Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A Fine antique Indian tribal bracelet from Rajasthan made from Woven silver in strikingly simple but highly stylistic zigzag form.
The Bracelet is open at one end so can be shap...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Timeless Modern Interiors: RRP / Rees Roberts + Partners
Located in New York, NY
Author Pilar Viladas, Preface by Lucien Rees-Roberts
The first book to feature the interior design of the stylish, award-winning firm RRP / Rees Roberts + Partners, led by Interior ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Cartier 18k Gold Plated Working Pocket Cigarette Lighter & Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Cartier 18k Gold Plated Art Deco Design Oval Pocket Cigarette Lighter With A Red Cartier Presentation Box
Serviced & Fully working makes for an ideal gift.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Antique Swiss 8-Tune Cylinder Music Box C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Swiss 8 Tune Cylinder Music Box Unsigned C1890
4 3/4" x 14 1/4" x 7 1/8".
This antique Swiss music box from circa 1890 features a beautifully crafted wooden case with a subt...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
€664 Sale Price
20% Off
Cars Tin Toy Dreams by Teruhisa Kitahara, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Cars: Tin Toy Dreams by Teruhisa Kitahara. Chronicle Books, 1985. First Edition softcover. Contains hundreds of full color and black and white illustrations from the T. Kitahara coll...
Category
1980s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large Vintage Aztecs vs Conquistadors Stone, Resin, and Wood Chess Set
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Large vintage Aztec vs. Conquistadors chess set. A true piece of functional art. Each piece is a resin mold with what I believe is stone pieces. Each chess piece is molded as well as...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Resin, Wood
19th Century Top Hat and Leather Hat Box
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th-century English leather top hat box, paired with an American-made beaver fur top hat, exudes timeless craftsmanship and style. The b...
Category
19th Century English Edwardian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
World of Federico Forquet Italian Fashion, Interiors, Gardens
By Rizzoli International Publications, Hamish Bowles
Located in New York, NY
A sweeping survey of the work of celebrated bon vivant Federico Forquet, whose decades-long design career has embraced couture fashion, elegant interi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
La Plume, Special Issue Devoted to Alphonse Mucha
Located in New York, NY
Re-bound set of six consecutive issues of the renowned French magazine La Plume devoted to the work of Art Nouveau artist and graphic designer Alphonse Mucha. Founded in 1889 by Leon...
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Church Traditional Altar Cloth, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious altar cloth artwork of a Spanish church. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
€264 Sale Price
72% Off
Antique Chinese Silver Walking Stick Cane Dragon Handle 19th Century 92cm/36inch
Located in London, GB
This is a very beautiful antique Chinese gentleman's silver mounted walking stick, circa 1880 in date and bearing the impressed Chinese makers marks.
The exquisite hook-shaped Chine...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Mario Buatta: Anatomy of a Decorator
Located in New York, NY
Mario Buatta: Anatomy of a Decorator
Author Emily Evans Eerdmans, Foreword by Patricia Altschul
The first authoritative assessment of Mario Buatta by a protégée of the decorator. Ne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
€48 / item
Bricks & Brownstone: The New York Row House
Located in New York, NY
Author Charles Lockwood and Patrick W. Ciccone and Jonathan D. Taylor, Photographs by Dylan Chandler
The much-awaited reissue and reexpression of the classic New York row-house book...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Cartier Lacquer de Chine 18ct Gold Plate Trinity Cigarette Lighter With Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier Lacquer de Chine Vendome 18ct Gold Plate Trinity Pocket Cigarette Lighter With A Red Cartier Presentation Box
Fully working makes for an ideal gift.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Antique Cribbage Board, English, Oak, Brass, Card Game Scoreboard, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Cribbage board. An English, oak and brass card game scoreboard with pin storage, dating to the early 20th century, circa 192...
Category
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Ancient Ethnic Brooch Afghan Uzbek Style, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Ethnic Brooch Afghan Uzbek Style, realized in 19th Century.
Metal, enamel, precious stones.
Very good condition.
Category
19th Century Afghan Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Metal, Enamel
€1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage "LV" Monogrammed Leather Coin Purse by Louis Vuitton
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage "LV" monogrammed leather coin purse by Louis Vuitton, circa 1970s. The piece ism in very good vintage condition and measures 5"W x 3.5"H; it has two inner compar...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Antique Art Nouveau German Table Cigar Cutter 1900s with Cherub Angel Decoration
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cigar cutter to stand on your table. It is in very good condition to its age, original state, with nice patina. It is fully functional. Has a beautiful Cherub Angel decor...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Original Antique Map of The London Underground. 1911
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Superb map of The London Underground
Published by Ward Lock, 1911
Folding map. Printed on paper
Unframed.
Good condition/ Minor repair to an edge tear on right edge ( shown in ...
Category
1910s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Canvas, Paper
Treetop Hideaways Treehouses for Adults
Located in New York, NY
A stunning array of rustic and charming treehouses from around the world for inspiration and for those who fantasize about getting away from it all.
Whether it’s a yearning to escape the stress of day-to-day existence, or a desire to live more sustainably and to get closer to nature, more and more people are finding reasons to go off-grid, high above the ground. Today’s treehouses have evolved into shapes and sizes that nobody could ever have dreamed of. Philip Jodidio takes us on an exciting international tour of more than 36 structures, revealing how they are designed, built, and appreciated in a wide array of cultures and settings.
Each treehouse is presented with breathtaking exterior and interior photography, giving readers an in-depth glimpse of this rapidly evolving symbiosis between nature and shelter, indoor and outdoor, and rustic and polished, in a definitive examination of tree-house living. For people interested in eco-friendly living, this book presents the most innovative inter-pretations of the genre, from a house nestled in the tree trunks of Norway to a hexagon-shaped shelter in Mystic, Connecticut.
About The Author
Philip Jodidio studied art history and economics at Harvard before moving to Paris, where he was editor in chief of the leading French art monthly Connaissance des Arts from 1980 to 2002. He has written more than 100 books...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
€39 / item
The Spanish Mediterranean Islands Cookbook
Located in New York, NY
Explore the diverse cuisine of Spain’s Balearic Islands – Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera – through 155 authentic home cooking recipes.
Located off the Spanish Mediterranea...
Category
2010s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Jean Royere Book by Catherine and Stephane de Beyrie and Jacques Ouaiss
By Jean Royère
Located in New York, NY
Book with stiff pictorial wrappers showcasing the work of renowned French designer Jean Royere, with many of the designs in this collection originating from Lebanese commissions. Pub...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
North American Wild Flowers by Mary Vaux Wolcott 6 Volumes Limited Edition Rare
Located in San Francisco, CA
North American Wild Flowers
by Mary Vaux Walcott, signed limited edition 1925 This is copy #129 of 500
Published by The Smithsonian Institution Washington, D.C.
6 volumes. Folio (14....
Category
1920s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Michelangelo's Dream by Stephanie Buck, 1st Ed Exhibition Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
Michelangelo's Dream by Stephanie Buck. Published by Courtauld Gallery, 2020. 1st Ed softcover exhibition catalo. Published to accompany the exhibition "Michelangelo's Dream" held at the Courtauld Gallery, Somerset House, London: 18 Feb.-16 May 2010. Illustrated in color. An intensive examination of the history of one of the Courtauld Gallery's most prized possessions, 'Il Sogno' (The Dream), considered one of the finest drawings by Michelangelo, and one which had much personal meaning for the artist. Michelangelo's masterpiece The Dream ( Il Sogno) has been described as one of the finest of all Italian Renaissance drawings...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Silver Turquoise And Garnet Mounted Black Agate Seal
Located in Long Island City, NY
A antique gilt silver hand seal with black agate body. The piece is richly embellished with turquoise and garnets. The seal part represents a noble court of arms. Unmarked. Total We...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Master Drawings from the Yale University Art Gallery 1st Ed Exhibition Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
Master drawings from the Yale University Art Gallery by Suzanne Boorsch and John Marciari. Published by Yale University Press, 2006. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket exhibition cata...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
French Medieval Carved Stone Panel Depicting A Madonna With Child
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful primitive medieval stone panel, depicting a Madonna with child
France before 1600
Weathered and small losses
Category
16th Century French Medieval Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone
€1,675 Sale Price
39% Off
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Transform your space with the timeless allure of our antique decorative books. Crafted with exquisite handbinding, these antique leatherbound books...
Category
20th Century Danish Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
€2,000 / set
Small Cast Iron Sewing Machine 1890 Junker & Ruh Art Nouveau Germany
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small Cast Iron Sewing Machine 1890 Junker & Ruh Art Nouveau
Category
1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
€1,050 Sale Price
30% Off
Legendary cube radio by Dario & Mario Bellini for Siemens 1968 RK 501 Alpha 2
Located in München, DE
Iconic orange cube radio by Dario & Mario Bellini for Siemens 1968.
Model RK 501 ALPHA 2.
Design classic made in Germany.
Fully functional with electricity or with battery.
Very good...
Category
1960s German Space Age Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Antique Schaeffer & Budenberg Stationary Steam Engine Model w Copper Boiler
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Schaeffer & Budenberg stationary steam engine model. Made of cast iron featuring copper boiler
The Budenberg Gauge Company was founded in 1918. The original pa...
Category
Late 19th Century English Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Copper
€4,932 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Leather, Newton & Co, Victorian, C.1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, brass and leather dressed refractor by Newton & Co, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape...
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Chess Set
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Chess set
Category
1970s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
€1,486
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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Medal-Worthy Memorabilia from Epic Past Olympic Games
Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.
Ahoy! You’ve Never Seen a Collection of Sailor Art and Kitsch Quite Like This
French trendsetter and serial collector Daniel Rozensztroch tells us about his obsession with objects related to seafaring men.
Pamela Shamshiri Shares the Secrets behind Her First-Ever Book and Its Effortlessly Cool Interiors
The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.
Moroccan Artworks and Objects Take Center Stage in an Extraordinary Villa in Tangier
Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.
Montecito Has Drawn Royalty and Celebrities, and These Homes Are Proof of Its Allure
Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.
Whaam! Blam! Pow! — a New Book on Pop Art Packs a Punch
Publishing house Assouline and writer Julie Belcove have teamed up to trace the history of the genre, from Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kusama to Mickalene Thomas and Jeff Koons.
What Makes a Gem-Encrusted Chess Set Worth $4 Million?
The world’s most opulent chess set, weighing in at 513 carats, is literally fit for a king and queen.
Tauba Auerbach’s Geometric Pop-Up Book Is Mighty Rare, Thanks to a Hurricane
This sculptural art book has an epic backstory of its own.