Collectibles and Curiosities
1930s German Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tribal Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
Late 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Nutwood, Walnut, Giltwood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold, Silver, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
18th Century European Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Marble
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron, Chrome, Metal
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
17th Century French French Provincial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Pewter
1930s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
1930s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Ceramic
1950s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Mid-18th Century European Empire Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Ormolu
Late 18th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
17th Century German Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Canvas, Oak
1950s French Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Aluminum
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Plaster
Mid-20th Century Turkish Moorish Collectibles and Curiosities
Fruitwood
1930s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Canvas
18th Century European Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Fabric, Wood
1960s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1950s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1960s Japanese Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1960s Slovenian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
15th Century and Earlier Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Stone
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Early 17th Century English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather, Paper
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Tin
1930s French Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Iron, Chrome
1950s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Walnut
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Bakelite, Walnut
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Tin, Steel
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Plaster
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Tin
1960s European Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
18th Century European Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Fabric, Wood
Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
18th Century European Louis XVI Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Fabric, Wood
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Pottery
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Pottery
15th Century and Earlier Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Pottery
1960s American Other Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1930s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Silver
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Enamel
1930s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather
1960s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1940s Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
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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