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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Napoleon III
1960s White Ashtray by Giorgio Soavi for Olivetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A large four bowled plastic ashtray designed by Giorgio Soavi for Olivetti in 1965. Giorgio Soavi was the design director for Olivetti for nearly 50 years. Perfect for the 1960s or...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

"Surfiings Golden Age 1960 - 1969" Grannis Book Signed by Mike Doyle, Others
Located in San Diego, CA
"Surfiings Golden Age 1960 - 1969" Grannis first edition book by Jeff Girard signed by surf pioneers Mike Doyle, Corky Carroll, Steve Pezman and LeRoy "Gran...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Draughtsman's Set, German, Drawing Instruments, Tools, Richter Pracision
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage draughtsman's set. A German, nickel silver drawing instrument set by E.O. Richter Präcision, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1930. Five piece instrument set ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Nickel

Modern Furniture and Decoration
Located in Tivoli, NY
An incredible guide to high-end modern and innovative mid-century furniture and decoration and interiors. Some of the best spaces ever photographed—a must-have. Shows work by John Sa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1960s Tesla Speaker Ars450, Czechoslovakia
Located in Zohor, SK
Unique and original item. A speaker used in villages as a part of a local radio in Czechoslovakia. this piece in marked as Tesla ARS 450, 25W. We were no...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Vintage Safe Deposit Box In Steel, Czechoslovakia 1980s
Located in Zohor, SK
Step back in time with this remarkable vintage steel safe box, a testament to both craftsmanship and security. Crafted in the 1980s within the borde...
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1980s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

Brass Crab Ashtray or 420 Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small Cancer Crab that serves as a decorative item or for use as an ashtray or 420 tray. The brass is patinated but can be shined to a brilliant gold. ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Old Doctors School Model Lower Back Spine
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Old Doctors School Model Lower Back Spine Additional information: Period of Time: 1960 Country of origin: Germany Condition: Good
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Bertrand Goldberg Chicago Architecture Model Marina City Building, Beam Bottle
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful piece of decor, a hard to find retro Chicago skyline model of the famous Marina City towers. Signed, Numbered, Dated 1962, C.Miller for J.B. Beam, etc. in the mold, see ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

The Furniture of Poul Kjaerholm - Catalogue Raisonne
Located in Tivoli, NY
Poul Kjærholm was a Danish designer and architect who is known for his contributions to modern furniture design. Kjærholm was born in 1929 in Denmark and studied at the Danish School...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Hivo Van Teal Lucite Tic Tac Toe Set, ca. 1970
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Hivo Van Teal Lucite Tic Tac Toe Set, ca. 1970. Unique lucite set signed by the artist. Fun, whimsical conversation piece for your coffee table or...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Lucite

Mid Century Massachusetts Institute of Technology Collectibles
Located in Riverdale, NY
Mid Century Massachusetts Institute of Technology Collectibles. Upgrade your legacy and clout with a few well placed trinkets from Mid Century M.I.T. sca...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain, Wood, Paper

3 x ADO Ko Verzuu Children Toy Blocks bag, De Stijl, the Netherlands, 1950's
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
3 x nice mid-century decorative toy cubes/blocks bags, designed by Ko Verzuu for ADO Holland in the 1950s. Price is for the complete set of 3 bags of wooden toy blocks! 3 very nice...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Canvas, Rope, Wood

Piezo Electric table Gas Lighter with Draw Poker 1970 USA
Located in Den Haag, NL
Curiosity this Piezo Electric table Gas Lighter with Draw Poker . crazy combination . when i bought this game and open the Faux book the lighter lid op right away ,after bin in a bo...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plastic

Vintage White and Navy Blue Capitan Hat, Europe, 1977
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage Marine Hat, 54 size. Round outside: 25cm Inside: 19cm Very good original condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton, Leather

Vintage Italian Ceramic Chess Board by Franco Pecchioli
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Italian ceramic chess board by Franco Pecchioli Ceramica, circa 1980s. The board is in good condition with a few minor stress cracks in the ceram...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic, Wood

Statue of Liberty Souvenir Building Grand Tour Metal Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage Statue of Liberty souvenir statue is being offered from a major estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Guaranteed old, original and as...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Worlds Popular Classics Group, 14
Located in New York, NY
Group of "Worlds Popular Classics" selections, 14, and comprising the following titles: "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin", "Tom Sawyer", "Pinocchio", "leaves of Grass", "Treasure Island", "Huckleberry Finn", "Robinson Crusoe", "Wuthering Heights", "A Tale of Two Cities", "Alice in Wonderland", "Green Mansions", "Uncle Tom's Cabin", "Poe's Masterpieces of Mystery", and "Dickens' Christmas Stories...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Pipe Rack in Brass and Leather by Carl Auböck, 1950′s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pipe Rack in Brass and Leather by Carl Auböck, 1950′s Additional Information: Material: Brass and leather Style: Mid century, Austria Produced in Austria Dimensions: (W x D x H): 9 ...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Francisco Artigas, Amazing Large Format Book on Mexican Modern Architecture
By Francisco Artigas
Located in Mexico, DF
A hugely interesting and rare large-format book showcasing the work of Francisco Artigas (1916-1999), a self-taught Mexican architect, designer, and ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

1940s Vornado Antique Electric Powerful Metal Desk Table Fan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Vornado vintage antique electric fan powerful and silent. Art Deco era electric table desk top fan with modern industrial design. Has one ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Vintage Buisine Heraldic Trumpet Brass Copper and Bronze Lovely Decorative Item
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Buisine heraldic trumpet Made from what looks like a mixture of brass bronze and copper, this is a Heraldic...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Copper

Wah Ming Chang Patinated Bronze Dish with Horse Etched
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive solid Bronze Mid Century Ash tray with the etching of a horse in the center... a compliment to many settings - the bar, for 4...
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20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Lucite, Rattan and Brass Smoking Set Lighter and Box, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning smoking set features a lighter and a box in crystal clear Lucite with real cane-work or rattan inclusions and was manufactured in the 1970s. The tobacco accessory set c...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Old Vintage School Molecular Model Czech 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
This old atomic model from chemistry class in the 1970s is made of plastic and comes from school in the former Czechoslovakia. Very decorative and in good condition with signs of we...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Acrylic, Plywood

Massage Machine Redor I, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
good original condition, with signs of use Fully functional made in Czechoslovakia
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome, Metal

1970s Era Harmon-Kardon 330B with Matching Omni Directional Speakers
By bose
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This item is a classic Harmon-Kardon 330B receiver retrofitted with Bluetooth module and matched with period correct Harmon-Kardon Omni Direction speakers. The Harman-Kardon 330B was...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Rudi Gernreich Girls Knit Monokini Bandeau Top Bathing Suit, circa 1964
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An original girls sized 6X monokini with a bandeau top bathing suit designed by Rudi Gernreich, circa 1964. Rudi Gernreich was an American Designer born in Austria, Vienna in 1922 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric

Eight Wood Dice Set with Case
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Eight wood dice set with case.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Large Old Vintage School Molecular Model Czech 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
This old atomic model from chemistry class in the 1970s is made of plastic and comes from school in the former Czechoslovakia. Very decorative and in good condition with signs of we...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Acrylic, Plywood

Stunning All Hand Carved Coromandel Sculpture of Sitting Buddha Amida on Lotus
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique on the worldwide web. This beautifully excecuted sitting Buddha of infinate light is entirely handcarved out of one stunning piece of coromandel wood. The different warm shades in this expensive hardwood make this serene Buddha...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Early 20th century Creepy Glass Eyed English puppet head.
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Creepy Glass Eyed English puppet head. Creepy indeed, is this early to mid-20th century articulated English ventriloquist dummy’s head....
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Le Corbusier Der Modulor 2 Book, 1955
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Der Modulor book. Le Corbusier published Le Modulor in 1948, followed by Modulor 2 in 1955. These works were first published in English as The ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

School Chart or Pull Down Map of Geography of the Netherlands, 1950s
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
A beautiful old school map of the Netherlands, painted on linen. The map shows the 3 different reliefs (low, middle, high) of the Netherlands. The beau...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Linen, Paint

Vintage Collection of 47 Murano Glass Miniature Animals, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. These 47 miniatures are made in hand-modeled Murano glass. They are all between 1 to 10 centimeters. They are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Seiko Wristwatch, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage Seiko wristwatch manufactured and restored by an unknown artisan. In original condition, wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Metal F...
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1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century Italian Leather Playing Card Case
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful Italian handcrafted tooled leather playing card case with painted enamel-like decoration of cards on the sides and symbols for all the suites, clubs, diamonds, spades and hearts on the cushion top. Beautifully made and clearly loved, a charming gift for the poker player or gambler. Holds two decks. Stamped on the bottom in gold letters, 'Genuine Leather, Made in Italy'. With a fleur di lis mark stamped...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Vintage Madonna of Montserrat, Our Lady of Montserrat Statue Grand Tour Souvenir
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage Statue Madonna of Montserrat souvenir statue is being offered from a major estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Guaranteed old, original and as shown. It is impressive in siz...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

East of Eden by John Steinbeck, First Trade Edition, in Original DJ, 1952
By John Steinbeck
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Steinbeck, John. East of Eden. New York: The Viking Press, 1952. Octavo. First trade edition, first printing. In original lime green cloth boards with green titles to the spine and o...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

Olivetti by Sampa production in years '60 by Giorgio Soavi design blue astray
Located in Biella, IT
Olivetti by Sampa production in years '60 by Giorgio Soavi design, blue color astray rare is in good condition
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Don McCullin, First Edition, Hardcover, 2001 , Art Photography Book
By Don McCullin
Located in Brugge, BE
Don McCullin Published by Jonathan Cape, London, 2001 First edition Hardcover with dust cover. Don McCullin's iconic images come to life, capturing the raw essence of human emoti...
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Early 2000s English Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1960s Italian Three Piece Orange Genuine Hand Carved Alabaster Smoking Set
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very decorative 1960s Italian hand carved orange alabaster smoking set by Romano Bianchi. Consists of a heavy ashtray, also very useful as trinket dish or vide-poche. A table lighter (which also fits a wax tea light candle). And a very pretty lidded hinged box, which originally would have held cigarettes but also could be used to keep jewellery or little treasures in. Cigarette sales peaked in the 20th century, people were allowed to smoke in the office, the cinema, at restaurants, indoors and outdoors. Once women were able to smoke freely, smoking became a social norm and in general it was considered an act of elegance and sophistication. Businessmen in the 1960s were rarely seen without a cigarette in their hand. So needles to say you needed pretty smoking accessories...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Alabaster

1950s Alfredo Barbini Murano Orange Cased Gold Flecks Bowl
Located in Charleston, SC
A Murano Cased Orange Glass Bowl with heavy Gold Flecks, by Alfredo Barbini. 1950s. Organic shape, flat ground and polished base.Orange and Colorless glass, layer of suspended gold f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Murano Glass

1960s Mid Century Danish Modern Carved Teak Viking Figurine
Located in Ferndale, MI
Sallingboe Denmark 1960s teak viking figurine with lance in one hand, a shield in the other. Adorned with a leather cape and horned helmet with brass d...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fur, Leather, Teak

Luis Barragan's Gardens of El Pedregal
Located in Tivoli, NY
Beginning in 1945 on the lava fields south of Mexico City, his 1,250-acre Gardens of El Pedregal were interspersed with dwellings and plazas, fountains and ponds, cacti and pepper tr...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1972 Modernist Columbia Aluminum Chess Set by Scott Wolfe
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage 1972 MCM Modernist Columbia Aluminum Chess Set by Scott Wolfe Boxed Vintage Set 15.63 x 15.63 x 5.5 tall Box 17.25 x 16.38 x 1.88 Preowned original vintage condition Review a...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Important Silver Plate Champagne Bucket or Ice Bucket from Jack E. Leonard 1971
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large silverplate champagne bucket or ice bucket which was given to Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme by Gladys & Jack Leonard. Jack Leonard was a well-known actor and comedian in the...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Erskine 200 Sterilized Barber Shop Shaving Brush
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage ERSKINE 200 Sterilized Barber Shop SHAVING BRUSH Nylon Bristles Rubber Stamped Sterile 200 4.5 tall x 1.38 diameter Preowned original vintage...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Nylon, Rubber

7 dischi da grammofono 78 giri. anni 40/60
Located in Felino, IT
lotto 7 dischi da Grammofono. con alcune copertine. condizioni discrete, ascoltabili a 78 giri. dischi da grammofono 78 giri. risalgono agli anni 40 /60 elenco : Adagio - Bach + G...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Massage Machine Redor III, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
good original condition, with signs of use Fully functional two massage belts made in Czechoslovakia
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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1960s Hanging Brass Temperature Thermometer Gauge
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Brass Temperature Gauge 1960s Modern Decorative Brass Hanging Temperature Thermometer Gauge Solid Brass and Cork 10 tall 3.5 tall with handle x 1.13 in diameter Preowned original...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Roger Capron - Glazed Ceramic Humidor
Located in Stratford, CT
Molded Ceramic Humidor with "Tabac" and Patterned Stamped Designs; Moss-colored Glazed Ceramic Finish with Original Natural Cork Stopper.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

Brooke Cadwallader Carnival Mid-Century Era Silk Scarf, 1947-1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooke Cadwallader Silk Scarf, The Carnival Print – 1947-1950 Brooke Cadwallader was a well-known printed textile designer of the mid-20th century...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silk

Supreme x Hoto Red Tool Set, 5-Piece, Spring, 2023
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Supreme x hoto red tool set, 5-piece, Spring 2023. Made exclusively for Supreme (Spring 2023), limited edition. Red, Supreme-printed case. Includes 3.6V 3-level torque adjustable scr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Santiago Spanish Traditional Wooden Figure
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century hand-painted Santiago figure made of wood. Made, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Mat...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Le Corbusier Der Modulor Book, 1956
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Der Modulor book. Le Corbusier published Le Modulor in 1948, followed by Modulor 2 in 1955. These works were first published in English as The Modulor in 1954 and Modulo...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Carl Auböck Model #5600 'Heart' Solid Brass Keyring w/ Signature
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck Model #5600 'Heart' Solid Brass Keyring w/ Signature. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricate...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

1960s Modernist Striking Chess Game Set Aluminum and Walnut Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modern chess game set in aluminum and walnut wood Unmarked Preowned vintage condition. Some pieces have been restored. Refer to all images please. Measures: 3 tall x 12 x...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum

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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