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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1980s
Nautical Signal Flag In Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical signal flag representing "third substitute". The flag has a sturdy canvas hoist that is fitted with a manila hemp rope and wood toggle. The linen field is white with a black...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen
Jean-Michel Basquiat The Paris Review, 1982 (Basquiat Tuxedo)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat The Paris Review:
1982 The Paris Review book, featuring an interior spread of Jean-Michel Basquiat's "Tuxedo" (1982). Imagery features 8 detailed segments of this esteemed 1982 work.
Art book. Offset printed interior images.
Measures approximately: 5.5 x 9 inches; soft cover. Approximately 50pgs.
Very good overall vintage condition.
1st edition, 1st printing 1982. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. Highly collectible.
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Category
1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Santa Mailbox
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage Santa mailbox, made of tin and wood this small child size mailbox is a dear reminder of sending letters to Santa whether you are naughty of nice!
Category
1960s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
1960 Hans Hansen Design Danese Collana e Bracciale Cuori Argento
By Hans Hansen
Located in Brescia, IT
Collana e Bracciale in Argento
Danimarca, 1950
Raro set in Argento 925
Ottima Fattura
Design Senza Tempo
COLLANA
Lunghezza Massima: 53 cm circa / Minima 42 cm circa
BRACCIALE
Lun...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
U S Navy Mark V Diving Helmet Military Prototype The Helmet is a replica model
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
U S Navy Mark V Diving Helmet Military Prototype
The Helmet is a replica model of US Navy equipment, the helmet is a full size piece made in chrome brass...
Category
1960s American Craftsman Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Winterthur by Jay E. Cantor, Signed and Inscribed by the Author
Located in valatie, NY
Winterthur by Jay E. Cantor, Signed and Inscribed by the Author. Published by Harry N. Abrams, New York, NY, 1986. 2nd Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Traces the history of the Delawa...
Category
1980s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Die Fouquet, 1860-1960: Schmuck-Kunstler in Paris, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Die Fouquet, 1860-1960: Schmuck-Kunstler in Paris by Sigrid Barten. (The Fouquet 1860-1960: jewelry artists in Paris." Published by Benteli, 1984. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. ...
Category
1980s German Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Cendrier Servofumo noir de Achille et Pier Castiglioni pour Zanotta Italy 1960
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Servofumo est un cendrier ou vide poche ultra design, réalisé par Achille et Pier Giacomo Castiglioni fabriqué de 1961 à 1986 pour Zanotta. Il appartient à la série "Servi" d'Achille...
Category
1960s Italian Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Cut Steel
A. A. MILNE. Winnie The Pooh. SIGNED AND DATED BY CHRISTOPHER (ROBIN) MILNE !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MILNE, A. A.
TITLE: Winnie The Pooh.
PUBLISHER: London: Methuen & Co., Ltd, 1965.
DESCRIPTION: SIGNED AND DATED BY CHRISTOPHER (ROBIN) MILNE. 1 vol., 7-7/16" x 5-1/4", ill...
Category
1960s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1980s Original Gorgeous Playing Cards Box by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Original gorgeous playing cards box by Piero Fornasetti in walnut wood . It's in excellent condition and includes two packs of Dal Negro cards. The box is signed on the botto...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Walnut
1960s Vintage Greg Noll Custom Longboard
By Greg Noll
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Mid-1960s Greg Noll custom longboard. Features gorgeous bright red panels, redwood stringer, and three piece wooden tail block. Beautiful jet-black single fin with signature wide squ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam, Hardwood, Softwood
British United Vickers VC10 Model Airplane, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A rare 1960's scale model of a Vickers VC10 in British United Airways livery mounted on original stand and with original wooden case.
The Vickers VC10 wa...
Category
1960s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Ships Telegraph From Oil Tanker
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished aluminum ships engine order telegraph by Nunotani Keiki Seisakusno Lto, Amgasaki Japan. Twin face design. Faceplate commands are full, half, slow, dead slow, stand by and st...
Category
1960s Asian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Jewelry By Architects
Located in New York, NY
First American edition monograph on jewelry designed by a who's who of Postmodern architects from the collection of design impresario Cleto Munari, who commissioned the pieces featured in the book. Includes work by Mario Bellini, Michele De Lucchi, Peter Eisenman, Michael Graves, Hans Hollein, Arata Isozaki, Richard Meier, Allesandro Mendini...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Belgian J. Cortes cigar counter display cabinet, smoking cabinet
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Beautiful Belgian vintage counter display for cigars / smoking articles, compartments for different sizes of cigars. Neat condition with plexiglass cover. Belgian brand J. Cortes si...
Category
1980s Belgian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood
Schiaperelli Fashion Review Paper Dolls in Full Color, 1st Edition 1988
Located in London, GB
Published by Dover publications, Inc, New York, 1988, Soft-back
Most fashion historians would agree that to review the incredible career of Elsa Schiaparelli is, in essence, to rev...
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1960s Coca-Cola Trade Sign 'Drugs & Soda' From WPB, Florida Clematis Street
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960s Coca-Cola Trade Sign: 'Drugs & Soda'
Salvaged from a pharmacy on Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, Florida
A piece of Americana history: a 1960s Coca-Cola Trade Sign advertising "Drugs & Soda," salvaged from a pharmacy on Clematis Street in West Palm Beach, Florida. This sign stands as a rare survivor, retaining its original presence and bearing the iconic Coca-Cola logo that has resonated through generations.
Untouched and naturally preserved, this dual-sided sign is a testament to the golden era of soda fountain culture. Standing at an impressive 55.5 inches high, including the hanging brackets, it commands attention with its vibrant polychrome finish. The sign itself measures 45 inches high by 46 inches wide, with a depth of 8 inches.
This artifact not only embodies the fusion of pharmacy and soda fountain traditions but also serves as a nostalgic reminder of a bygone era. Its presence evokes memories of simpler times when soda shops...
Category
1960s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1960s Vintage Italian Vincenza 18-Karat Brushed Gold Bamboo Bangle Bracelet
Located in Haarlem, NL
Vintage Classic 18-karat gold faux-bamboo Italian, Vincenza made bracelet.
Consists of nine gold etched and brushed finish bamboo segments which, when closed, form a solid heavy (33g...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
British Royal Navy Signal Flag Letter Z
Located in Norwell, MA
Linen nautical signal flag representing the letter “Z” in the Royal Navy. Sturdy white hoist with brass grommets. Custom frame.
Weight: 7 lbs.
Overall Dimensions: 23"H x 27"W
Made: ...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen
Les Bijoux de L'Art Déco aux Années 40 - Melissa Gabardi, 1st Edition, 1986
Located in London, GB
Published by Les Édition de L’Amateur, 1st French edition, Paris, 1986. Hardback with French text.
700 illustrations, with 300 in colour and 400 in black and white.
Illustrated t...
Category
1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Exclusive Book Antológica Berrocal 1955- 84 Sculptures & Work of Miguel Berrocal
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Exceptional and extensive compilation of the magnificent work and autobiography of Miguel Berrocal, ranging from exhibitions and collections to his monumental works, passing through ...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Asprey & Co. London Guilloche Wafer Petrol Lighter In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Wafer petrol pocket lighter designed by Asprey & Company.
Beautiful wafer lighter, created in London England by the luxury house of Asprey & Company Limited, back in the 1963. Crafted during the post-war period with a rectangular shape in solid .925/.999 sterling silver The lighted is embellished with an amazing engine turned guilloche decorations and is fully dismountable for servicing. Fitted on top with push semi automatic button. Excellent craftmanship depicting an odd and geometric shape, It is in perfect condition with no dents or previous restorations.
Weight: 43.50 Grams, (27.88 Dwt).
Measurements: 56 mm by 39 mm by 6.5 mm (2.20 x 1.53 x 0.26 Inches).
Hallmarks All parts are stamped with British crown marks, the lion head mark for the city of London, the maker's mark A&Co. Ltd. associated to Asprey, the mark for the assay of the .925 silver, the letter H for the years 1963-1964 and signed, "ASPREY LONDON MADE IN ENGLAND Y7 A&CO LTD H REGD No. 856727".
Asprey
The company was established in England in Mitcham, Surrey, in 1781. Founded as a silk printing business by William Asprey, it soon became a luxury emporium. In 1841, William Asprey's elder son Charles went into partnership with a stationer located on London's Bond Street. In 1847, the family broke with this partner and moved into 167 New Bond Street, the premises Asprey occupies today. From its central London location, Asprey advertised 'articles of exclusive design and high quality, whether for personal adornment or personal accompaniment and to endow with richness and beauty the table and homes of people of refinement and discernment.' An early specialty was dressing cases. Asprey crafted traditional cases and designs, mostly in leather, suitable for the new style of travel ushered in by railways. As the business grew, the company acquired manufacturing facilities and hired silversmith, goldsmith, jewelers and watchmakers. In the 1920's, commissions poured in from around the world, from American millionaire J. P. Morgan to potentates such as the Maharaja of Patiala, who commissioned a huge teak travelling trunk for each of his wives, in which each trunk was fitted with solid silver washing and bathing utensils with waterspouts of ornate tiger head and lined with blue velvet. Asprey cigarette...
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Framed Nautical Flag with Yacht Club Badge
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical Flag for a boat with embroidered patch with W.Y.C and Fouled anchors. White linen flag with hoist and grommets. Mounted to a custom frame.
Weight: 4 lbs.
Overall Dimensions...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen
Vintage 1980s Keith Haring Exhibition Catalog
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Keith Haring 1988 Martin Lawrence limited editions catalog:
Features 49 color and 19 black and white printed illustrations and also includes an exhi...
Category
1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Framed Diego Maradona Signed Napoli 89/90 Home Shirt Football Vintage Retro
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Framed Diego Maradona Signed Napoli 89/90 Home Shirt
Genuine and authentic signature from Diego Maradona on a real Napoli home shirt from league winning season 89/90 wi...
Category
1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton, Satinwood
1st edition 1965 Peter Beard 'End of the Game' Viking Press
By Peter Beard
Located in Vancouver, BC
“The deeper the white man went into Africa, the faster the life flowed out of it, off the plains and out of the bush…vanishing in acres of trophies and hides and carcasses” proclaime...
Category
1960s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
Mings 14k & Diamond Pierced Earrings
Located in Toledo, OH
These beautiful Mings diamond pierced earrings are 14k gold with 1 ct of diamonds. The back of these earrings are stamped 14k and Mings. They are 1"x1" and are 14 grams.
Category
1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Brionvega Radio Cube mod. TS502, Richard Sapper and Marco Zanuso
Located in Rivoli, IT
Brionvega TS502 Red Cube Radio with Knobs, designed by Richard Sapper and Marco Zanuso
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Picasso à L'oeuvre – Photographs by Edward Quinn 1965 Book
By Roland Penrose, Edward Quinn 1
Located in London, GB
Picasso à L'oeuvre – Photographs by Edward Quinn 1965
Published by Manesse-Verlag, 1965.
An intimate photographic biography by Edward Quinn with text written by Roland Penrose.
Wonderful photographs capturing Picasso working and relaxing, from his finished pieces to his home and studio - including intimate interior and still life shots...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Per Qualche Dollaro in Piu / For a Few Dollars More
Located in London, GB
Original photographic production still for Sergio Leone's classic Spaghetti Western "For a Few Dollars More" staring Clint Eastwood.
The piece is conservation framed with UV plexigla...
Category
1960s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Nautical Signal Flag Of The Numeral “8” Eight
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime signal flag of the number eight. Pennant has a white field with red cross. Canvas hoist with stamped “8”, signal rope and wood toggle. Custom mount into a shadow box frame.
...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen
Framed Nautical Signal Flag
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed nautical flag flown from dive vessels. This linen flag has a blue filled with white stripe. Canvas hoist with brass grommets. Matted and fr...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen
20th century French Jean Patou Factice Bottle Perfume
By Jean Patou
Located in LEGNY, FR
Large bottle of perfume "L'instant de Guerlain" dating from 2003.
Fake liquid. Ideal for decoration in a bathroom.
Stamp "Made in France" at the back.
Category
1960s French Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Miniature Rooms, the Thorne Rooms at the Art Institute of Chicago
Located in Bradenton, FL
Miniature Rooms, the Thorne Rooms at the Art Institute of Chicago. Softcover book, published in 1984 by Abbeville Press. Printed in Japan, 168 pages.
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Lovely Set of 7 Scandinavian Wooden Woodpecker Corkscrews, 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Set of 7 Scandinavian Wooden Woodpecker Corkscrews + 2 WIne Corks, 1960s
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Red ceramic wall cross handmade in Europe
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic cross is a quintessential representation of mid-century modern design, realized by a skilled European studio pottery artist. The cross features a simplistic yet profound...
Category
1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Wurlitzer Auxiliary #4008 External Speaker Matches JukeBox Bubbler
By Wurlitzer
Located in Oakland, CA
Wurlitzer Auxiliary #4008 Speaker Matches JukeBox. Rare 1946 Wurlitzer Jukebox 4000 bubbler. External speaker designed for the famed classic 1015 W...
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Mural Painting Of The Mexican Revolution 1921-1960: 1960 1st Edition Folio Book
Located in Rochester, NY
Mural Painting of the Mexican Revolution 1921-1960: Fondo Editorial De La Plastica Mexicana, Mexico. Banco National de Commercio Exterior S.A. 1960 1st edition - one of 5000 copies i...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1964 Metal Type I Mechanical Calculator by Curta
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare 1964 Vintage Curta Type 1 Mechanical Calculator With serial number 10315, the "Curta", a hand-held mechanical calculator that can calculate basic arithmetic functions, was inven...
Category
1960s Liechtenstein Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage India Handmade Hammered Silver Earrings
Located in Asheville, NC
Pair of vintage India handmade silver hammered with hoops and silvers balls.
Category
1960s Indian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Brass Necklace Signed
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
Designed by Pal Kepenyes (1926-2021) the brutalist necklace made in brass, with a natural aged patina. It is decorated with overlapping tiles which gives the handmade piece a sense ...
Category
1960s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brown Leather Medicine Ball - 4, 5kg - 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
It can be used as an original interior accessory, small stool or as a stylish training aid. The leather cover is original condition, the ball has never been used!
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Louis Féraud - 1st U.S. Edition, New York, 1986
Located in London, GB
A Rizzoli publication, 1st U.S. edition, New York, 1986. Hardback with English text.
“Elegance is the art of being extravagant while at the same time going unnoticed.”
Féraud shot ...
Category
1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel, Sofa Table
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A beautiful piece of Classic Scandinavian Modern design, fits perfectly in the hand feels good and the function is as good as the form as it always should be.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak, Teak
Alphaville
Located in London, GB
This is a rare original Polish film poster for Jean-Luc Godard's 1965 French New Wave film starring Eddie Constantine, Anna Karina, Akim Tamiroff. This poster was The designed by And...
Category
1960s French Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a motorcycle. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Beautiful burnished silver color with intricate details. Cool tobacco accessory ...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Brown Leather Medicine Ball - 2, 5kg - 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
It can be used as an original interior accessory, small stool or as a stylish training aid. The leather cover is original condition, the ball has never been used!
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
1980s Gorgeous Piero Fornasetti Backgammon in Excellent condition. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Piero Fornasetti backgammon for Dal Negro in walnut wood , the set is in excellent condition and includes four dices, the doubling cube, two dice shaker, all 30 checke...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Christian LaCroix Bijoux Splatter Set Brooch Earrings Costume
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Made in France, c.1980s. LaCroix designed matching set; brooch pin and pair of clip-back earrings. Brutalist, Abstract Biomorphic forms. Sold with the original box.
Brooch Dia 3 ...
Category
1980s French Brutalist Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
USAF Strategic Air Command Task Force Metal Sign, 1980's.
Located in Canterbury, GB
A very rare US Air force base metal sign, with reflective red paint and white reflective lettering to read 'USAF Strategic Air Command Task Force' with dimensions of 114cm by 71.5cm....
Category
1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Jean-Michel Basquiat The Paris Review, 1989 'Vintage Jean-Michel Basquiat'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat The Paris Review:
1989 The Paris Review book, featuring Jean-Michel Basquiat cover art. Imagery features a reproduction of Basquiat's (untitled) 1982 Jackson.
Offset lithograph on double sided art book.
Measures approximately: 5.5 x 9 inches; soft cover. Approximately 50pgs.
Minor age related wear; in otherwise very good overall vintage condition.
1st edition, 1st printing 1989. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. Highly collectible.
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Category
1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Ottawa River Yacht Club Flag
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed nautical flag with an embroidered flag from the Ottawa River Yacht Club, The burgee flag is fitted inside a ships wheel. Nicely framed
We...
Category
1960s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen
B-17F Bomber Plane Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a B-17F bomber plane. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Beautiful burnished silver color with intricate details. Cool tobacco ac...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Large Edwardian-Style Controlled Bubbles Crystal Match Striker By Webb
Located in New York, NY
Large, Edwardian-Style, controlled bubbles crystal match striker, England, Ca. 1960's, Thomas Webb - maker. (The striker is signed by the maker on the underside of the striker - see ...
Category
1960s English Edwardian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal
Paul Poiret et Nicole Groult: Maître de la Mode Art Déco - 1st Ed., Paris, 1986
Located in London, GB
Published by Musée de la Mode et du Costume, Palais Galliera, 1st edition, Paris, 1986. Softcover with French text.
Paul Poiret and Nicole Groult bought...
Category
1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
CHAGALL: Vitraux pour Jérusalem - Paris, 1st Edition, 1961
Located in London, GB
Published by Musées des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, 1st edition, 1961. Softcover with French text.
A scarce catalogue published for the 1961 exhibition at the Musées des Arts Décoratifs.
This volume documents Chagall’s stained glass...
Category
1960s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Prada Milano, Fotografata Da Albert Watson - Milan, 1988
Located in London, GB
Published by Idea Milan 1988. Softback in printed slipcase. Italian and English text
In 1988 Prada commissioned Albert Watson to create a book interpreting the past and present. Wat...
Category
1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Luggage Trunk Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a luggage trunk with straps and bag tags. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Light patina giving this piec...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
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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