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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Wooden Hand Jewelry Display Sculpture, Finely Carved with Natural Varnish – Deco
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Wooden Hand Jewelry Display Sculpture, Finely Carved with Natural Varnish – Decorative & Functional Description: This elegant wooden jewelry display, sculpted in the form of a finely detailed hand and forearm, is both a beautiful decorative object and a functional accessory holder. The wood's natural grain is visible beneath a light varnish, giving the piece a warm, organic feel that fits effortlessly into any style of decor, from modern to rustic to eclectic. The slender, delicately sculpted fingers provide an ideal place to display rings, bracelets, or small necklaces with grace and refinement. Key features include: Artistic Hand Sculpture: Carefully carved with realistic proportions and fine details, especially in the fingers, this piece captures the beauty of artisan woodworking. Natural Wood with Varnished Finish: The visible wood grain under a clear varnish gives the piece an authentic, natural aesthetic, enhancing its warmth and versatility. Functional Jewelry Display: Perfect for organizing and showcasing rings, bracelets, or delicate chains, it brings a practical yet artistic touch to bedrooms, dressing rooms, or boutiques. Versatile Decorative Piece: Beyond its utility, this sculpture stands alone as a striking decorative accent—ideal for modern, minimalist, rustic, or bohemian interiors. Compact and Eye-Catching: Its elegant lines and sculptural quality allow it to catch the eye without overwhelming a space, making it suitable for small displays or curated vignettes. Handcrafted Character: Each curve and detail reflects the care of craftsmanship, offering a piece with soul and tactile beauty. This wooden hand jewelry display is more than a simple accessory holder—it is a piece of functional art, adding elegance, texture, and authenticity to any interior setting. Keywords: wooden hand jewelry holder, carved wood jewelry display...
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1970s French Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

19th Century Turkish Antique Massive Metal Anchor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A massive, antique Turkish anchor made of cast iron, in good condition. The large detailed metal décor piece was recovered from the ocean floor, 80 miles south of Izmir. Encrusted wi...
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Mid-19th Century Turkish Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Iron

Antique Gun Slip Case, English, Leather, Leg of Mutton Rifle Sleeve, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gun slip case. An English, leather leg of mutton shotgun or rifle sleeve, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Superb, antique country pursuits gun ca...
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

FENDI Backgammon Game Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FENDI Roma backgammon game set with oak wood box inlaid with Pequin striped motif, embellished with a plexiglass lid and matching color nappa calfskin leather handle / Made in Italy ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

1960s, Stunning Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous alabaster smoking set by Romano Bianchi with ashtray, box and table lighter, everything is handmade carved. Made in Italy. This smoking set is in excellent condition. ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Alabaster

"The Second World War, " by Winston Churchill
Located in Austin, TX
The Second World War by Winston Churchill from Houghton-Mifflin Company, Boston. A vintage edition of Winston Churchill's six-volume memoir, The Second World War, for which he was a...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Winston CHURCHILL. The Second World War - ALL FIRST EDITIONS - 1948 - 54
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CHURCHILL, Winston S. TITLE: The Second World War. (The Gathering Storm - Their Finest Hour - The Grand Alliance - The Hinge Of Fate - Closing The Ring - Triumph and Traged...
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1940s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Antique & Stunning, Hand Carved Wood Sacred Heart of Christ Sculpture by Geldorp
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality and meaningful work of religious art. This beautifully finest hand carved and large size Sacred Heart of Christ statue is another one of our recent great finds. In ou...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Beech

Official U.S. Air Force compass of 1915 signed Ceebynite Short & Mason N.Y.
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass in use by 1915 U.S. Air Force officers made of brass in the shape of an onion clock, signed Ceebynite Short & Mason Taylor Rochester N.Y. The compass is equipped with ...
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1910s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

At Home in France: Inspiration and Style in Town and Country
Located in New York, NY
Author Timothy Corrigan, with Michael Boodro In his third book, AD100 and Elle Decor A-List designer Corrigan shares the joys of decorating and living in his Paris apartment and new chateau infectiously inspiring us to design à la française. Having a nineteenth-century apartment in Paris steps from the Trocadero and Eiffel Tower is a dream. So is owning an eighteenth-century chateau in the French countryside known as the “Versailles of the fields.” Having both? That’s the dreamy escapism found in designer Corrigan’s new book, which will enchant Francophiles and design lovers alike with its rich trove of ideas for anyone wanting to decorate in a French-inspired style. In the first section of the book, Corrigan invites readers into his dazzling Paris apartment, walking them through the history of the building and his design plans, from the entryway through the salons, dining room, and bedrooms. In the second part, Corrigan shares his enduring love for French country homes. Traveling through his spectacular new château room by room, he tells the story of its purchase, restoration, and decoration. Layered throughout are insights and advice on topics ranging from antiquing in Paris, hanging art in the French style, hosting with panache, and exploring the French countryside. With gorgeous new photography commissioned for the book, this volume is a must for everyone who dreams of living in France and bringing French chic into their own lives. About The Author Timothy Corrigan has been named to virtually every top designer list including the AD100, the Luxe Gold List, and the 1stdibs 50...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

MILNE, A. A. Winnie The Pooh. (1926 - FIRST EDITION - FIRST PRINTING)
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MILNE, A. A. TITLE: Winnie The Pooh. PUBLISHER: London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1926. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION FIRST PRINTING. 1 volume, illustrated by E. H. Shephard. Boun...
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1920s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fabric

Vintage Heiser Parade Saddle with Bohlin Sterling Silver Accents C. 1940’s
By Edward H. Bohlin
Located in Bernville, PA
Parade saddle by Heiser of Denver with Bohlin sterling silver. Beautiful tooling on the leather and seat marked Hieser, Denver. Name plate marked Kenny Unger Cold Water. Tip of belt ...
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Mid-20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Brass Steering Wheel Cigar Cutter, Vintage Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cigar cutter to stand beside your Humidor. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal on a marble base. A beautiful nice collectible item or just a ...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble, Metal

Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique bible table stand with hand carved cross and open IHS symbols in Gothic quatrefoil in the sides. This beautifully and fine quality hand-carved Gothic bible stand dates from...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Collected Works Of George Bernard Shaw - AYOT ST. LAWRENCE EDITION - 30 vols.
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SHAW, George Bernard. TITLE: The Collected Works Of George Bernard Shaw. PUBLISHER: NY: Wm. H. Wise & Company, 1930. DESCRIPTION: THE AYOT ST. LAWRENCE EDITION. 30 vols.,...
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1930s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Japanese Antique Collection 50 Hand Carved Fishing Lures Angler's Delight Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Anglers Collection Fifty (50) Antique Hand Carved And Signed Wood Fishing Lures- Rare Find A museum collection complete with original antique wooden collector lacquered cabinet , kodansu An unusual one-of-a-kind find collection consisting of fifty (50) Japanese antique fishing lures...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Mid-Century English Hand-Cranked Gramophone With Records, 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century English hand-cranked gramophone with records, 1930s Intact and in good condition
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1930s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

19th Century English Sterling Silver Equestrian Horseshoe Vesta Case Match Box
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique 19th Century English sterling silver equestrian horseshoe vesta case match box and striker. Hallmarked, Birmingham, England 1887. Acquired from a collector's estate ...
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1880s English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

7 Vol. Set- Charles Merivale, A History Of The Romans Under The Empire, 1858
Located in Bridgeport, CT
London, Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans, & Roberts, various publishing dates. Bound in tan leather with red and brown with gilt spines. Marbelized end papers. All with bookplates ins...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

Cross pendant necklace by Gianfranco Ferré, Italy
Located in Delft, NL
Cross pendant necklace by Gianfranco Ferré, Italy Black metal necklace with cross pendant by Gianfranco Ferré with black crystal stones in various patterns. The cross pendant is sec...
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Late 20th Century Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Antique Toledo 8400A American Art Deco Green Enameled Porcelain Penny Coin Scale
By Toledo Scale Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Toledo Scale Company Model 8400A. Features an enameled green porcelain finish and tiled station. Features the iconic Art Deco Skyscraper design with a ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Enamel

Vintage 1912 Titanic Model Ship In Glass Shadow Box
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 1912 Titanic model ship memorabilia. Presented in a wooden and glass shadow box. Materials: wood, metal, paper, glass, plastic. The background ...
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20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Mid Century German Grundig 2440 Table Top Tube Radio Stereo
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century modern circa 1960s Grundig Werke model 2440 walnut bakelite tube radio, made in Germany. Serial #1322605287 Dimensions: 9" x 21.5" x 12"h
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bakelite

IBM computer mod.5160 prod.1983
By IBM
Located in Taranto, IT
IBM computer mod.5160 prod.1983 Computer from the historic IBM model 5160, production year dj 1983. Present within the General Catalogue of Cultural Heritage and at the Home Comp...
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1980s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plastic

Sailor Scottish Terrier Drinking Beer Cigarette Box, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Midcentury sailor Scottish terrier drinking beer cigarette box, France, 1950s. Wood, metal and synthetic. Glass eyes. Measures: Height 8.2" (20.8cm), width 9" (22.9cm), depth 5.3" (1...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Art Deco Smoking Accessory, Black and Chocolate Sundae Bakelite, circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Art Deco Bakelite smoking ensemble is the perfect piece for collectors. The piece was crafted in France circa 1930. The all-in-one tobacco accessory features a cigarett...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bakelite

Antique Leather-Bound 29-Volume Collection – The Novels of Charles Lever (1894)
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This rare and distinguished 29-volume set of The Novels of Charles Lever, published in 1894 by Little, Brown & Company, Boston, MA, is a magnificent addition to any fine library or s...
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1890s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning Gothic architectural door with strong iron hardware in original frame. This striking and all hand carved door was originally probably part of a church or monastery and the ...
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19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Antique & Large Size Gothic Revival Wrought Iron & Transparent Glass Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, top quality made antique pendant in the Gothic style. If you are a collector of rare and ancient looking Gothic antiques then this large size and possibly one of a kind pendant could be flying your way soon. With antique light fixtures as one of our specialities, we know how rare Gothic lanterns are and to have found one of this age, size, beauty and quality more than made our day. Also, because this all hand-crafted specimen is, except for the glass, completely original and in superb condition. What makes this stylishly blackened specimen stand out from the other Gothic lights that we have sold over the years, is the thickness of the forged wrought iron parts and its relatively clean-lined design. The forged iron is thick and strong and that too is why this large lantern light...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Vibrant Antique Red Leatherbound Book Collection
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Transform Your Space with the Bold Elegance of Antique Red Leatherbound Books. Immerse your surroundings in the unmatched sophistication of our antique decorative books—all meticulo...
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Early 20th Century Danish Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Mythical Atlantis Restored - A 1694 Map of the Americas and Ancient Geography
Located in Langweer, NL
This rare and fascinating map, titled "Atlantis Insula a Nicolao Sanson Antiquitati Restituta" by Guillaume Sanson, presents an unusual interpretation of the Western Hemisphere, comb...
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1690s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Onyx Marble Turntable Telephone 18 Carat Gold Italy
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful and high-quality onyx marble rotary or dial telephone with 18 carat gold-plated elements, marked Onix Telephone at the bottom, Made in Italy, circa 1950s-60s. Very decorat...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Onyx, Marble, Gold Plate

Quad Electrostatic Loudspeakers, Rare Midcentury Modern Set Collectors Speakers
By Design Acoustics, Quad Manufacturing 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
The original ESL decorative pieces of art objects electrostatic speakers in its range in production between 1957 and 1985, has been hailed in Sound & Vision as one of the most import...
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Chinese Chess Set with Immortals & Hardwood Campaign Lacquered Board
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Chess Set with Immortals & Campaign Lacquered Board Circa 1960s This exquisite Chinese chess set with immortals and a campaign lacquered board is a striking combination of...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Collectibles and Curiosities

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Composition, Brass

Vintage Oak & Brass 8 Spoke Nautical Maritime Sail Boat Ships Wheel Helm 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage oak ship's wheel with eight turned spokes and brass center. Dimensions: 36" x 2" x 36" (Width x Depth x Height)
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Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Pietà, devotional plaque. Bronze. Spanish School, 17th century, based on the mo
Located in Madrid, ES
Pietà, devotional plaque. Bronze. Spanish School, 17th century, based on the model of Guglielmo DELLA PORTA. Oval-shaped devotional plaque made of bronze, featuring a ring at the t...
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17th Century European Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

WHITE & 24k GOLD FOOSBALL TABLE RS2 GOLD by RS Barcelona
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
FOOSBALL TABLE RS2 GOLD DESIGNED BY RAFAEL RODRÍGUEZ for RS Barcelona 24k gold-plated game play, design and sophistication. The RS2 Gold is our most chic football table. It’s one of...
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2010s Spanish Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game handmade & Pokerwork Board / Box, Circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a high quality handmade Miniature or travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own lidded pokerwork decorated box, which we date to the English Edwardian period, cir...
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Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Antique Transit Theodolite, English, Surveying Instrument, Thornton, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique transit theodolite. An English, bronze and brass surveying instrument by AG Thornton of Manchester, dating to the Edwardian perio...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Bronze

Collectable floral choker designed by Robert Goossens for Dior, 2002-2002
Located in Delft, NL
Collectable floral choker designed by Robert Goossens for Dior, 2002-2002 A floral choker by Robert Goossens for Dior, 2001-2002. Robert Goossens (1927 – 2016) was a French jeweler....
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21st Century and Contemporary French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Glorious Gardens: Private Edens of the World's Leading Interior Designers
Located in New York, NY
Venture beyond the impeccably styled rooms and into the private gardens of the world’s most celebrated interior designers Through stunning photography and intimate narratives, Glori...
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2010s American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Dieter Rams for Braun Audio 310 Record Player and L60 floor speaker 1970s
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare Classic Braun Audio 310 unit paired with L60 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams, produced by Braun. The unit is fully functional, recently cosm...
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1970s German Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

Antique Map of the Early United States by Pierre Antoine Tardieu (1784-1869)
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an original antique map titled "Carte Générale des Etats Unis de l'Amérique Septentrionale," depicting the early United States and adjacent regions. This map, created by Pier...
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Early 1800s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

French 17th Century Baroque Wooden Madonna with Child
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely hand carved wooden Madonna with child with traces of old color. Despite of the fact this piece has several losses , she has a wonderful and strong expression and beautiful old...
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17th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Lot of 34 Mercury Glass Christmas Ornaments, Vintage German, 1910s - 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage and antique ornament collection. The size given in the dimensions section refers to the larger Santa Claus in red Coat seen in the first pic...
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mercury Glass

Old Rotary Telephone Red Copper Bakelite KTAS 1930s
Located in Poperinge, BE
Rare old rotary telephone made of black lacquered steel, copper-plated steel, brass and a bakelite receiver, probably by KTAS, model unknown but in the style of the D30, Denmark, ca ...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Antique European Carved Gilt And Polychrome Coat Of Arms Wall Plaque
Located in Nuernberg, DE
We are delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable hand carved coat of arms featuring a knightly crest. This is an exceptionally well made and decorative piece. It is a very...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

First Trade Edition of Winnie-the-Pooh signed by Author & Illustrator, with Orig
Located in Middletown, NY
Milne, A.A. (Alan Alexander): Winnie-the-Pooh An Exceptionally rare copy of the FIRST TRADE EDITION of Winnie-the-Pooh signed by both the Author and the Illustrator, with Original dust-jacket. London: Methuen, 1926.; First Trade Edition. Crown 8vo, 7 5/8 x 5 in (194 x 127 mm), pp. 158, full-page and text illustrations, illustrated endpapers with map of "100 Aker Wood... Drawn by me and Mr. Shepar Helpd (sic.)" Green cloth, gilt stamping on the front board with an illustration of Christopher Robin...
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1920s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Cartier Lacquer de Chine 18ct Gold Plate Trinity Cigarette Lighter With Box
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.
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20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Gold Plate

Bunny Williams: Life in the Garden
Located in New York, NY
Author Bunny Williams, Photographs by Annie Schlechter A natural sequel to the seminal An Affair with a House, this is Bunny Williams’ most ambitious book to date. Inviting us into her impressive grounds with charming personal anecdotes, expert advice, and creative ideas for how to bring natural elements into the home, this is a testament to Bunny Williams’ love affair with the garden and woodlands surrounding her eighteenth-century manor house in Northwestern Connecticut. A popular stop on the Garden Conservancy circuit, Williams’ property boasts a parterre garden...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1960s Vintage Original Disney Snow White & Seven Dwarf Rubber Squeak Toy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Set of Snow White and the seven Dwarf squeak rubber toy made by Ledraplastic Italy in the 1960s. These toys have a peculiar asymmetric position of the ears making it particul...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plastic, Rubber

Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Book Slide Bookcase Holder Nineteenth Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Extremely well-constructed English Victorian Bookslide of good size proportions, mid Nineteenth Century, of outstanding quality and condition. The adjustable base raised on a plai...
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19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany

Partially Silvered Sea Shell Lister's Conch
Located in New York, NY
Lister's conch partially silvered shell 5". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop ...
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2010s Italian Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Red Deer Antler Handle Cigar Cutter Germany 1960s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage cigar cutter with handmade red deer antler handle. One of a kind item. Highly collectable piece. Manufactured by a unknown Company in Germany. Manufactured in Germany in prob...
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1960s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Prada Book w Slipcover, by Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli, 1st Edition 2009
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Prada Book, saffiano textured faux leather slip case and book cover, this book is filled with hundreds of beautiful photos chronicling Prada’s history, ideas development, p...
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20th Century Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Decorative gemstone Laundry Clip Mariposita Green
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
Green mariposita stone clip, perfect for decorating with a unique style. Handcrafted in Peru. DAR Proyectos carves the uniquely Peruvian gemstones ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Multi-gemstone

Tetris 3D gemstone puzzle – multi stone
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
Challenge the mind with this vibrant 7-piece gemstone puzzle. A playful way to spark creativity and a perfect addition to any collection of tricky games for the brain. The gemstone ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Stone, Multi-gemstone

Pink Floyd Original Concert Poster for Oakland Coliseum by Randy Tuten, 1977
Located in Devon, GB
An original first-printing concert poster for a performance by Pink Floyd at the Oakland Coliseum in California on 9-10 May 1977 during their 'In The Flesh' tour in support of their ...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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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Whaam! Blam! Pow! — a New Book on Pop Art Packs a Punch

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