Collectibles and Curiosities
20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Early 1900s European Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Giltwood, Beads
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Spelter
Mid-19th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Ceramic, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Copper
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Maple
2010s American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Fur
Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Walnut, Burl
15th Century and Earlier American Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Agate
19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Wrought Iron, Metal
1930s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1940s Central African Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Sandstone
1970s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Mahogany, Wood, Birch
1940s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Copper
1990s European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Mid-20th Century Russian Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary North American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Glass, Nutwood
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Oak, Pine
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Steel
1910s European Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Copper
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Oak
1970s Japanese Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1960s European Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 2000s American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Late 19th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Animal Skin
18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver Leaf
1950s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Nutwood
1910s Danish Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Israeli Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Glass, Opaline Glass, Wood
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.