Collectibles and Curiosities
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Steel
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities
Porcelain
20th Century Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Jade, Metal
Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Late 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Plastic, Paper
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Teak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold Plate
1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1940s Mexican Machine Age Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
Mid-20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
Chrome
Late 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Lucite, Mirror
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
20th Century Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities
Other
1930s German Country Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Composition
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Travertine
1980s French Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold Plate
1970s Chinese Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Jade
1970s Japanese Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Marble
Early 1900s European Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1910s Edwardian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Japanese Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1910s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather
1990s French Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
1970s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Late 20th Century Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Oak
Mid-20th Century German Collectibles and Curiosities
Tin
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Rock Crystal
1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Bakelite
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Steel
1950s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Aluminum
1940s Israeli Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Late 20th Century Rococo Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Stainless Steel
20th Century Congolese Tribal Collectibles and Curiosities
Animal Skin, Wood
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Plastic
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Porcelain
1980s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1920s American Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Tin
20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
Stone, Iron
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Ceramic
20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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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