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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Art Nouveau
Style: Rococo
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Barley
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Barley A rare antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 1900. Highly ...
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

Vintage Adjustable Table Fan Calor, France, 1970's
By Calor
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage adjustable table fan in light blue colour. Good original condition. Fully functional.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Pierre Cardin Tobacco Table Set of Lighter and Ashtray, Paris, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Tobacco table set in metal composed of a lighter and an ashtray made by the French designer Pierre Cardin, Paris, 1970s. On both items the designer's signature is engraved and visi...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage "Campbell"s Tomato Soup Can" Bank
Located in San Diego, CA
A cool vintage "Campbell"s Tomato Soup" can bank, circa 1980s. The piece is in good vintage condition and measures 5.5"D x 9.5"H. Fun piece that is made of plastic! #3779
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

RS Barcelona 'Ella' Special Edition Pink Futbolin: Female Players
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
"RS Barcelona 'Ella' Special Edition Pink Futbolin: Female Players" Manufacturer: RS Barcelona, Spain Special edition: Pink lacquered finish Players: All female Year...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Duncan Miller Parking Meter
By Duncan Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Standing parking meter made by Duncan Miller of Chicago. Featuring three coin slots, 'time expired' and 'violation' flags, and set on a metal pedestal base. Please confirm item picku...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Mid-century porcelain table lighter, Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century porcelain table lighter Bjorn Wiinblad (Danish, 1918-2006) for Rosenthal, 1970s Quatre couleurs series Marked on the bottom H 10 cm - Diam. 10 cm Conditions: excelle...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Brass and Aluminium Munich TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Munich television tower. Hand-spun in aluminium and brass. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or mans room.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Wood Architectural Piece, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Discover a rare piece of Mid-Century Modern design with this Charlotte Perriand architectural piece, originally designed for Les Arcs France in 1960. Made of high-quality wood, this piece has been carefully preserved in its original condition, with only minor wear consistent with its age and use, which adds to its unique character. Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999) was a French architect and designer who studied at the École de l'Union centrale des Arts décoratifs from 1920-1925. She collaborated with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret until 1937, designing innovative tubular steel furnishings and system furniture. In 1937, she and Pierre Jeanneret designed a mountain chalet made of sheet aluminium, which they showcased at the Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne. She went on to become a design consultant to the Japanese Board...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Vintage Black and White Marbleized Dominoes - Large Set of Random Game Pieces
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large set of domino game pieces. This is one full set of game pieces plus a large portion of a second. These pieces were originally at the Summit County Mountain Retreats...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

City of Stuttgart TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Stuttgart television tower. Hand-spun in brass. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or men’s room. Some scratches and a nice ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Floor Electric White Metal and Plastic Popcorn Machine, 1960
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century floor electric white metal and plastic popcorn machine, 1960s Floor standing electric popcorn machine with square base in cream wh...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Set of (14) Vintage Anatomy Charts by American Map Co. - sold individually
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of (14) Vintage Anatomy Charts American Map Co. - Circa 1950. 14 Total Charts - Sold Individually -( 14 available ) ( discounted to buy as a set ) 29" x 37" unfolded 9.5" x 12...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

“The Machine – Museum of Modern Art New York” Book by K.G. Pontus Hulten 1968
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare and cool book, “The Machine – As Seen at the End of the Mechanical Age'" by K.G. Pontus Hulten for the Museum of Modern Art New York, circa 1968. The book is in its original form; pressed, painted and hinged aluminum covers with an image of MOMA and a yellow New York taxi cab at the front. This is the exhibition catalogue for an important exhibition held at the Museum of Modern Art in 1968 showing an overview of machines and the mechanical age prior to the digital age, as seen through the eyes of and interpreted by many important artists from Da Vinci, to Toulouse-Lautrec, Paul Klee, Alexander Calder, Marcel Duchamp, El Lissitzky, Ettore Bugatti...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

The Beatles Australian Tour 1964 Official Souvenir booklet.
By Aztec Services
Located in Pymble, NSW
A rare Beatles tour souvenir program from their tour of Australia in 1964 In excellent condition, it had been wrapped in clear plastic by the original purchaser in 1964. The plastic ...
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1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Herend Hungarian Porcelain Model of a Dog and a Rabbit on Leaf
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Two delightful vintage Hungarian porcelain cabinet collector pieces comprising of a seated terrier dog and a rabbit on a leaf both made by Herend and dating from the 20th century. Bo...
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20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Paul Laszlo Catalog from 1947
Located in New York, NY
Scarce, self-published, 102-page catalog with laminated boards showcasing Paul Laszlo's work in and around Beverly Hills between 1937-1947. The Hungarian born and Vienna-educated Las...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wire

Three Antique Victrola Phonograph Horns
By Victrola
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three antique exterior phonograph horns attributed to Victrola, likely from a Victor Talking Machine. We have three available which can be sold individ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood and Silver Poker and Bridge Game Box
Located in Weesp, NL
The Italian Mid-Century Modern wood and 925 Silver poker & bridge Game Box by Ottaviani Italy is a stunning piece of craftsmanship that will elevate any ga...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

1970s Stunning Pair of Big Italian Marble Dices, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s. Stunning pair of big Italian dices in white marble, in very good conditions. Made in Italy. Dimension: 2,75 x 2,75 x 2,75 inches 7 cm x 7 cm x 7 cm H.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

Vintage Articulated Brass Crab Ashtray
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage articulated brass crab ashtray. (life-size). Circa 1960. Made in India
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Flacon in Mother of Pearl Scent Gilt Pendent, France
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Mother of Pearl chatelaine perfume scent or snuff bottle. Very intricate details including a butterfly on the base. Wonderful piece to add to a collection of these desirable...
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English, Bakelite, Brass, Mathematical Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Fuller's Calculator. An English, Bakelite and brass cased mathematical instrument by Stanley of London, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Beautifully pre...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Pair of Oversized MCM Marbled Dice
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool pair of oversized MCM marbled dice, circa 1980s. The dice are 2" square with rounded corners and are in excellent vintage condition. #3905
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Large Vintage Bakelite Buddha Head
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool large vintage bakelite Buddha bust / head, circa 1970s. The carved figure is a representation of Gautama Buddha, also known as the enlightened or awakened one. The piece ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bakelite

Set of Six Vintage Miniature Patinated Brass Animal Figurines / Pipe Tampers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming set of six small animal-form tobacco pipe tampers/figurines (ca. 1950s, Austria). Includes a long-billed pelican, stork, giraffe, deer, horse or zebra, and elephant (all but...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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

1950s Rare Piero Fornasetti Smocking Box
Located in Water Mill, NY
Midcentury rare size P.Fornasetti smocking box.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Brass and Bloodwood Pipe Holder by Dunhill w/ Silver Medico Pipe
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Brass and bloodwood pipe holder by Dunhill with silver and wood pipe by Medico. Measures: Holder: 4.5" x 4" x 4" Pipe: 3.5" x 1.75" x 5.5".
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Large Ceramic Relief Tile Plaque by Helmut Schaffenacker
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern large relief tile handmade fat lava Helmut Schaffenacker ceramic wall plaque sail boats colorful abstract West German art. Wonderful and colorful midcentury matte...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Artes De Mexico Metalwork Ashtray Lantern Smokestack Incense Burner Candle
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of Banditos lantern / smokestack ashtrays. Many new uses, wonderful small objects. Relics from beyond the border. The stout copper one has a shadow of a label and is Dm 3.75 x H...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage French Pedal Car, 1950s — Restored Metal Body with Rubber Tires
Located in Northport, MI
A beautifully restored midcentury French pedal car, dating from the 1950s. Featuring a streamlined silhouette reminiscent of early Grand Prix racers, ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Jens Risom: A Seat at the Table Vicky Lowry
Located in New York, NY
The first and only monograph on the life and work of the iconic Danish-American mid-century furniture designer Jens Risom – an unsung hero of Mid-Century Modern design Jens Risom,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1750 Venezia Italy Set 7 Lacquered Puppets Polychrome Wooden and Papier Machè
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an extraordinary set of seven Puppets depicting the characters of the Venetian Art Comedy of Art in the theater, the Doctor, the Miserly, the Captain, the Brother and then ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Large 1950's Philips' Hanging Globe
Located in Hastings, GB
A superb decorators' interior design piece, this very large hanging globe made by the Philips' company in the 1950's hangs from a brass chain, the ...
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

F. Goldscheider - large woman bust Polychrome Terracotta - Art Nouveau signed
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful terracotta bust from the factory of Friedrich Goldscheider from the art nouveau period. Girl with flowers. Polychrome terracotta It represents a female bust with her head t...
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Terracotta

St. Peter Cathedral Church Souvenir Building Vintage, Italy, Rome, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1960s souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A beautiful nice desktop item or just a display item in your collecti...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Leather Vaulting Horse, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vaulting horse by unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Material: Le...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chic Square Silver Plated Brass Vide-Poche, Hermes Paris 1970's.
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Chic Square Silver Plated Brass Vide-Poche, Hermes Paris , France 1970's. Silverplate Vide Poche or Cigar Ashtray. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and V...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Wooden 19th Century Polychrome Sculpture Of A Medieval Tower
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An early 19th century European hand carved and painted sculpture of a medieval tower in wood with its old patina.
Category

1790s Belgian Rococo Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hardwood

1960's "rocket" cigarette dispenser in brass and leather by Patented
Located in Catania, IT
1960's Brass and Leather Cigarette Dispenser "Rocket" by Patented. Rare 1960's Brass and Leather Cigarette Dispenser. The manufacturer is Patented. Made in italy. Great unusual piece...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid Century View of Veduta Degli Ufiz Lacquer/Vellum Table Screen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian mid century view of Veduta Degli Ufiz Lacquer/Vellum table screen Italy, Circa 1960s A stunning diminutive work, in four parts beautifully lacque...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Radio TSF Radialva Super-As 55, 1950s, Bakelite
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original made of dark brown bakelite with brown knobs. Behind the glass station shell is a red and black painted metal plate that has been blackened behind the transmitter division. ...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bakelite

Antique Fujica ST605N Camera
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Fujica ST605N camera. A classic 35mm SLR model produced by Fuji in the late 1970s. With a robust metal body and textured black details, this camera reflects the functional and durabl...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Pair of old wooden skis. French work. Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of old skis is made of wood and metal. This is a French work. Circa 1950
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Solid Bronze Female Torso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid bronze sculpture. This piece features the female form. A beautiful display piece for a shelf or paperweight. Signed G. Shaw. Dimensions 2.5" width x 1.25" depth x 4.25" height...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Giltwood and Gesso Large Italian Religious Cross
Located in Hastings, GB
This heavy, hand carved wooden cross, with applied gesso and gilding is stunning, Italian and dating to the turn of the 18th/19th centuries. 163cm...
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Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gesso, Wood

18th Century Pearl and Murano Glass Bead Altar Palmetti and Urn
Located in Hastings, GB
A stunning late 18th century Italian altar palmetti, hand crafted flowers made from tens of thousands of individual murano glass beads and simulated pearls, woven together to form a ...
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Murano Glass, Wood

Gold and Agate Sewing Nécessaire
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning specimen of agate distinguishes this diminutive French sewing nécessaire. The segments of beautiful hard stone are perfectly complemented ...
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18th Century French Rococo Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Agate, Gold

Crown Staffordshire Large Porcelain Tudor House Pastille Burner c.1906
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and rare antique porcelain pastille burner modelled as a Tudor House set within a walled garden by Crown Staffordshire and dating from around 1...
Category

Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Modernist Iron Nesting Incense Bowls or Ashtray
Located in San Diego, CA
Iron nesting incense bowls or ashtrays with a design reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright's logo. Wonderful patina. 1950s
Category

1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Collectible "Knoll" Tractor Trailer Truck Toy with Original Box by Winross USA
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and collectible "Knoll" diecast tractor trailer truck toy with original box by Winross USA of Rochester, NY, circa 1980's. This is new old stock and appears to have never ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

MYLFLAM ENGLAND Dublin 1949 Compendium Lighter Case In .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
A compendium lighter cigarette case made in England. This is a very rare compendium cigarettes and lighter case, created in Dublin England during the post-war back in 1947. The enti...
Category

1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

1950s Seguso Bubbling Pink Confection Murano Glass Bowl
Located in Miami, FL
Resembling a sea anemone, this blown glass vessel by Seguso is indeed a delight with its salmon pink color and wealth of interior bubbles. Heavy, thick and wonderfully obese and glob...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

A Golfer's Life by Arnold Palmer and James Dodson, Signed by Palmer, 1st Ed.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Palmer, Arnold, with James Dodson. A Golfer’s Life. New York: Ballantine Books, 1999. First edition. Signed and inscribed by Arnold Palmer on the half title pager. In publisher's ori...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Victorian Art Nouveau Gibson Girl Portrait Pin Girl Brooch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original late Victorian Gibson girl portrait pin captures the iconic elegance of the Art Nouveau eras. The finely detailed brooch features a young woman with up-swept hair and delica...
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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Steve McQueen 'Bullitt' Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1968
Located in Devon, GB
In one of his most famous roles at the pinnacle of his career, Steve McQueen is the essence of cool as tough cop Frank Bullitt in this action-packed 1968 crime thriller, featuring on...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper, Linen

Georg Jensen Sterling Heart Ring #89, Henning Koppel, Denmark
Located in Toledo, OH
Sterling heart ring by Georg Jensen and Henning Koppel, size 5, style #89. 10.6 grams, 1 1/4" long x 5/8" wide.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

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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