Collectibles and Curiosities
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Paint
19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Agate, Ormolu
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Teak
19th Century American Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wrought Iron
1860s Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
1920s French Early Victorian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1870s British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Late 19th Century Portuguese Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
1940s British Late Victorian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Steel
1860s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Fur
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
1880s English High Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Hardwood, Oak
1890s American Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
1860s English High Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
1890s American Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
1830s English Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
2010s Italian Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Rock Crystal, 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.