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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Louis XV
Style: Arts and Crafts
Unusual Danish Silver Ashtray with Elk
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Unusual silver ashtray with elk from Denmark: nice object for a writing desk. The reflections of the silver do not allow a clear photo. A/2736 -
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20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Le Mobilier Français Régence Louis XV by Claude-Paul Wiegant, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Le Mobilier Français Régence Louis XV by Claude-Paul Wiegant. Paris: Èditions Ch. Massin. French text. 1st Edition hardcover with dust jacket. 93 ...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Miniature Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming child's sofa with hand-carved and gilded frame. Cut velvet and silk upholstery.
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Continental Louis XV Style Beaded Giltwood Footstool
Located in Houston, TX
Continental Louis XV Style Beaded giltwood footstool. Lovely Continental Louis XV style hand beaded gilt wood footstool or tuffet. This beautiful gilt footstool is in great conditio...
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Early 1900s European Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Giltwood, Beads

Unique Pair of Arts & Crafts Brass and Copper Church Pedestals, Columns / Stands
Located in Lisse, NL
Identical, practical and quality crafted pair of adjustable pedestals. This top quality pair of former Church stands was all hand-crafted around the turn of the century. This is als...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

Handcrafted Antique Dutch Arts & Crafts Altar Crucifix with Pair of Candlesticks
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish antique brass altar set with a bronzed corpus of Christ. This beautifully designed AND very well executed, medieval style altar set is all handcraft...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Spelter

Two Large Venetian Decorative Wall Sconces Gilt Wrought Iron Italy, 19th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Two extraordinary decorative wall sconces, Venice, Italy, mid-19th century. Finely handcrafted of wrought iron, gilded and masterful attention to detail decorated with floral motifs....
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Mid-19th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wrought Iron

Victorian Brass Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Beehive Brass Bell
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian brass courtesy counter top bell, beehive brass bell Made in the style of a beehive solid brass, good and ready to use with a high pitched ding, the bell is 3” in diamete...
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Tile in Frame with Devout Singing Angelic Children Sculptures in Relief
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique and artistic wall tile with religious/spiritual look and feel. Another one of our recent rare (and possibly unique) finds is this antique wall tile in a wooden Baroque Reviv...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Chess Table with Drawer and Embossed Brass Top
Located in Lisse, NL
Near mint, antique Arts & Crafts chess table with a warm patina. This striking chess table is another one of our recent, great finds. Not only is this a rare antique table, the hand...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Largest Pair of Arts and Crafts Floor Candle Holders / Alpha & Omega Candelabras
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and all handcrafted, church or monastery floor candelabras by van Roosmalen. In 1886 the goldsmith's shop ‘Gebroeders van Roosmalen’ was founded in Utrecht, Netherlands by Josephus van Roosmalen and they were specialized in ecclesiastical art...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Billiard Snooker Pool Table Arts and Crafts English 1910 Oak Ebony Copper
Located in Radstock, GB
A solid oak full size Arts & Crafts Billiard, Snooker or Pool table, circa 1910 in the style of George Montague Ellwood and manufactured by Burroughes & Watts of London. Standing ...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

18th Century French Maple Decorative Harp with Hand Painted Chinoiserie Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a living room with this elegant antique pedal harp. Crafted in France circa 1780, the single action musical instrument features 36 recently repl...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Maple

Real Toscana Sheep Fur Rabbit Toy Made to Order
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Design commissioned by JG Switzer from a Ukranian plush toy artist, and sewn in our workshop from fluffy fur scraps, Little JG Rabbit is for Bigs and Littles...
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fur

"The Zodiac and Eclyptics" French Engraved 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This interesting and rare 18th Century astronomy print represents an eclipse of the Sun and one of the Moon. Entitled " The Zodiac and Eclyptics", it explains what the Zodiac is and its main uses. The french texts develop numerous observations on the Zodiac. In the centre we find the illustrations of the different eclipses. The text and the drawing are surrounded by an engraved frame made up of various plants and shell motifs but also of scientific objects...
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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Italian 18th Century Lombard Kneeler Louis XV Faldstood with Three Drawers
Located in Milan, IT
From Italy, Lombardy a rare burl walnut prayer kneeler faldstool, an Italian Louis XV prayer bench with three drawers and ebonized jutting frames, dating back to the early 1700. Fant...
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Early 18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Set of Eight Quartz Crystal Geode Geologic Specimen Bowls
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eight geological specimen bowls in varying sizes.
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15th Century and Earlier American Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Agate

Concert Grand Piano Alfred Waterhouse Arts &Crafts Aesthetic Movement Romanesque
By Alfred Waterhouse
Located in Ettlingen, DE
Art Cased Concert Grand by John Broadwood & Sons, Serial number 21658, Year 1882. Mahogany case by order of Sir Alfred Waterhouse (1830 - 1905) , a lea...
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19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Miniature Louis XV Style Walnut Armoire, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Small glazed display cabinet.
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Extra Large Antique Gothic / Medieval Style Wrought Iron & Glass Art Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted, form a France Castle, Gothic light fixture. If you are a collector of rare and ancient looking Gothic antiques then this large and 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, design and beauty more than made our day. Also, because this all hand-crafted specimen is completely original and in very good condition. The natural wear has only made this piece more beautiful and its authentic, medieval look and feel will never fail to impress. It may have originally hung in the entrance of a home in France or maybe above the main entrance of a medieval style chateau or castle, we are not sure. What we are certain of is that it is highly unlikely that we or you will ever find another one like it. The forged wrought iron and the hand-crafted metal style elements are just some of the wonderful features that make this work of lighting art so authentic and desirable. This chandelier even comes with the original, antique, green and yellow cathedral glass. Each of the four glass paneled sides is like a stylized medieval shield...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal

Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Stand with Glazed Tile
Located in Riverdale, NY
Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Stand with Glazed Tile designed as a smoking/drink stand. Colorful glazed Mexican/Californian tile triangle. The stand is enameled in a bluish grey with ...
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1930s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Bronze Sacred Heart Sculpture / Statuette of Christ Holding a Scepter
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted holy heart statuette of Jesus of Nazareth. This meaningful Holy Heart of Christ sculpture is made of bronze and bronze only. It is all hand-cra...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood and Ormolu Barometer/Thermometer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. kingwood and ormolu barometer/thermometer, signed F. Linke. The barometer is centered by a fine richly chased f...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ormolu

French Arts and Crafts Silver Belt, Articulated Links with Chatelaine Ring
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Arts and Crafts silver belt, articulated links with chatelaine ring This is a stunning, piece, the belt is composed of 27, measure: 3.5cm x 2...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Large Arts & acCrafts Marble & Brass Desk Inkstand with Four Porcelain Inkwells
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique size and great design, double Arts & Crafts inkwell stand. This is the largest (and heaviest) antique inkstand that we ever came across. For it to be pure Arts and Crafts and...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Brass

"Picasso The Early Years 1881-1907" Art Book by Palau i Fabre
Located in North Hollywood, CA
“Picasso The Early Years 1881-1907” book By PALAU I FABRE, Josep. New York: Rizzoli, [1981]., 1981. folio. pp.559, [1]. 1587 illus. (361 in color). First Edition of the English ...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Ceremonial African Sword
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceremonial African sword hand hammered.
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1940s Central African Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau, Hardcover Photo Illustrated Book-Gabriele Fahr-Becker Author
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Nouveau, hardcover photo illustrated book-Gabriele Fahr-Becker Author. Hardcover edition Art Nouveau by Gabriele Fahr-Becker. Dust jacket, very good condition, like new. 424p...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Large Antique Hand Carved Sandstone Sculpture, Bust of Christ with Display Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality and mint condition bust sculpture from the early 1900s with maker's name. This incredibly well carved bust of Jesus is impressive both for its quality and its large size. With His head bowed down like in His final hours on the cross this design is obviously perfect for displaying on a tall stand. In this case a tall and ebonized wooden pedestal was used and thanks to the contrasting colors of this bust and its pedestal they are like a match made in heaven. The master sculptor / artist could not have done a better job in hand carving the exhausted yet serene facial expression of Christ. The large size of this bust combined with the rare sandstone material makes this work of religious art look extra ancient. Because of its size this archetype of Christianity can also be seen and worshipped from further away. Unfortunately we cannot read the name of the skilled artisan who signed this unique sculpture. Thanks to its amazing quality, its excellent condition, its deeper meaning and its powerful presence this work of religious art will never fail to impress, no matter where you decide to have it on display. For it to have come our way felt like a blessing and to be able to offer it to the 1stdibs community in this amazing condition is an honour for us. Our fair price for this museum worthy sculpture again includes perfect packing and also worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 days. Total height x width x depth: 74 x 17 x 16.5 inches. Christ bust...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sandstone

Vintage Italian Ceramic Figure Man with Musical Box and Monkey
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully rendered ceramic figure of man with musical grinding box and monkey. The detail and execution of this ceramic piece, made by hand is outstanding. The figure renders detai...
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1970s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Les Arts Traditionnels au Maroc by Dr. M. Sijelmassi, Hardcover Book in French
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Les arts traditionnels au Maroc. (Traditional Arts in Morocco) (French edition) By Dr. Mohamed Sijelmassi 264 pages, 317 large color photographs of jewelry, furniture, ceramics objec...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Early 20th Century Burled Birch Wood and Mahogany Tobacco Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
Smoking may be passé but collecting antique tobacco pieces is never bad for your health. This unique tobacco box in the shape of a barrel is made of highly figured burled birch wood ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany, Wood, Birch

Vintage George VI Arts & Crafts Style English Sterling Silver Chalice
By J. Wippell & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage George VI English sterling silver chalice in the Arts & Crafts style; an addition to our religious silverware collection. This exceptio...
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1940s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Two Metal Copper Plates Souvenir of Germany
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two metal copper plates Souvenir of Germany. One of Cologne, Koln. Cologne is a major cultural centre for the Rhineland; it hosts more than 30 museums and hundreds of galleries. Exhibitions range from local ancient Roman archeological sites to contemporary graphics and sculpture, The other one of Aachen, Aachen is the westernmost city in Germany, located near the borders with Belgium and the Netherlands, 61 km (38 mi) west of Cologne[8][9] in a former coal-mining area.[9] One of Germany's leading institutes of higher education in technology, Each one is numbered. Handcrafted and hand painted with cast famous German monuments of each city. Copper with blue sky and some green trees. Dimensions: Large oval plate: 9" W x 6.75" H x 0.50" D. Smaller oval plate: 7.5" W x 5" H x 0.50" D. The oval cast copper souvenir plates...
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Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Copper

Philip Baldwin, Monica Guggisberg In Search Of Clear Lines Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Philip Baldwin, Monica Guggisberg: In Search Of Clear Lines By Baldwin, Philip And Monica Guggisberg. With texts by Susanne K. Frantz and Jean Luc Olivié Published by Editions Benteli, Berne, 1998 Decorative Arts; Art glass oversizes coffee table book...
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1990s European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Russian Antique Kustar Painted Tobacco Box, 1930
Located in South Burlington, VT
From a New England collection and a unique find Russian antique Kustar painted and incised tobacco box 1930 An all original work of art signed on ...
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Mid-20th Century Russian Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Pine

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button the Making of the Motion Picture Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: The making of the motion picture hardcover illustrated book December 2, 2008 by David Fincher (Author), Eric Roth...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Frank Brangwyn, Armchair for the Canadian Pacific Liner 'SS Empress of Britain'
Located in London, GB
Frank Brangwyn. An important armchair. Brangwyn's last interior designs were for the Canadian Pacific Liner; 'The SS Empress of Britain', which was launched in 1931 by the Prince of Wales, later to be King Edward VIII who renounced his throne to marry Wallis Simpson in 1930. These armchairs were designed for the 1st class dining room; 'The Salle Jacque Cartier' (see last image) and they were made by H.H. Martyn and Co. Cheltenham. The 1st class dining room was described in the Bulletin of The Decorative Arts Society 1890-1940 as 'In the fully fledge modern restaurant and cinema style of the 1930s'. The Studio in a long article on the liner, discusses and illustrates Brangwyn's Salle Jacques Cartier: 'So architectural it is, so true proportion, so devoid of Extraneous ornament. In contrast to this austerity of line, hue and colour, his great wall paintings are rich in colour; composed in the bold, yet intricate pattern of figure, fruit and flowers that characterizes Mr Brangwyn's decorative works'. Tragically the liner was sunk in 1940 by a U-boat. Brangwyn also designed marquetry panels for the private dining rooms and they were executed by the Rowley Gallery, he also designed a frieze carved in wood for their gallery façade in 1936. The armchair has a central under bar below the seat which still has the original bolt and eye to secure the chain to and then to the floor, that would prevent all the chairs from sliding around in stormy weather. It is lacking ivorene numbered disc which would have sat in the very top of the head rail. In October 1940 the most famous of the Canadian Pacific Railway liners and flagship of the company's Atlantic Fleet, the Empress of Britain, was attacked and sunk. She was travelling to Glasgow from Suez via South Africa, where she was bombed near the north-west coast of Ireland by a German Focke Wulf Condor plane. When the Condor attacked the Empress of Britain the ship's crew couldn't shoot the plane down and soon the Empress was burning out of control and the Captain C.H. Sapsworth gave the order to abandon ship. 45 people died and the remaining survivors including women and children, were later rescued that day by the British destroyer HMS Echo and the Polish destroyer Burza and 3 British naval trawlers Paynter, Cape Agona and Drangey. The Empress still burning managed to stay afloat and the day after 2 Royal Navy tugs, Marauder and Thames tried to tow her into port with many escort ships around her but in spite of the protection she was given from the escort ships on October 28th, a German U-boat, U-32, managed to get by the escorts un-noticed and torpedoed the crippled Empress. She sank within ten minutes. The Empress of Britain was the largest Allied passenger liner to be sunk and weighing 42,348-tons she was the biggest merchant ship loss of the war. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth had travelled aboard Empress of Britain after their 1939 Royal Tour...
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1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Barometer Regulates and Base in Semi-Precious Stone Representing a Cello Player
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Barometer regulates and base in semi-precious stone representing a Cello player in antique. Measures: H 20cm, W 10cm.
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Marvelous 19th Century Handcrafted Louis Quinze Style Nutwood Miniature Cabinet
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique French miniature cabinet with the best patina ever. This beautifully designed and all handcrafted French masterpiece is an absolute joy to own and look at. The stunning and ...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass, Nutwood

Small Size Antique Handcrafted and Carved Pine and Oak Home Wall Christ Crucifix
Located in Lisse, NL
Another finely detailed early 1900s carved crucifix and corpus of Christ. This sacred and religious work of art is a hand-carved out of pinewood Christ mounted on an oak cross and t...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak, Pine

French Grand Piano Mercier Louis XV Ormolu Bronzes Marquetry Mahogany Rosewood
Located in Ettlingen, DE
Art cased grand piano by Erard Paris Serial number 19924 Case Paris 1877 Designed by Mercier Frères Paris with a design specified by order. Restored to perfection by our German piano master team. For stable tuning, the pinblock has been renewed. Having a piece of furniture done by the famous furniture designer of Mercier Freres is a dream, having a piano designed by them was something not quite expected. Case is patterned pieces of high quality mahogany ending on three lion claw type feet in bronze mercure. Piano fully restored by the Palace Pianos team. Each part was taken care of in order to preserve the authenticity. The Mercier Erard plays even and perfect. Recommende for all type of music. Did you know that David Bowie recorded...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze, Ormolu

America's Glorious Quilts by Dennis Duke, Hardcover Book
By Beaux Arts Press
Located in North Hollywood, CA
America's Glorious Quilts by Dennis Duke 1989, Hardcover oversize book with dust jacket. America's Glorious Quilts coffee table book by Dennis Duke a...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Large Antique Arrow Hatpin in Silver by Marius Sørensen, circa 1900
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large antique arrow shaped Hatpin or Brooch for Knitwear by Danish Silversmith Marius Sørensen. Stamped 826, MS. Please note that this item has not been ...
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Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

19th Century French Arts & Crafts Handmade Kite Shield
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century French Arts & Crafts handmade kite shield An unusual piece made in France in the Arts & Crafts style, can be wall hung, the shield is curved and Kite Shaped, it is de...
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

Antique French Doll Mold in Copper, 1910s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Complete and intact French doll mold in solid copper. Very early industrially used mold for production of rubber dolls. You very rarely see the body and head...
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1910s European Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Copper

Arts and Crafts Oak Xylophone attributed to George Walton
Located in London, GB
George Walton attributed, an Arts and Crafts oak xylophone, with squashed heart details to each side and with six graduated brass bars with circular resonators. Originally designed f...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

"Japanese Print Its Evolution and Essence" Book by Muneshige Narazaki
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Japanese print: its evolution and essence Book by Muneshige Narazaki. "In this book the author attempts to place the Japanese print in a very broad historical setting. He has str...
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1970s Japanese Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

L'art de la Porcelaine en Europe Book, 1984
Located in North Hollywood, CA
L'art de la porcelaine en europe (French) Hardcover – January 1, 1984 by Jan; and Ernould-Gandouet Divis (Author) The Art of Porcelain in Europe, beautiful objects from the past. Pub...
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1960s European Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

"Women Photographers at National Geographic" Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
"Women Photographers at National Geographic". Hardcover book, September 1, 2000 Celebrating the women who have helped make National Geographic one ...
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Early 2000s American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Large 19th Century Tanggu Drum, Traditional Taiko Japanese Drum
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great decorator piece, strong presence, pictures do no justice. Tanggu drum. The tanggu (堂鼓; pinyin: tánggǔ, pronounced [tʰɑ̌ŋkù]; literally "ceremo...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Animal Skin

18th Century Louis XV Painted Silver Leaf Display Case Tabernacolo, circa 1770
Located in Encinitas, CA
An elegantly detailed, late 18th century Louis XV period wooden display case, golden yellow lacquer with silver leaf accents. As a reliquary or tabernacolo, the box may have been used to display or store religious artifacts...
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18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Leaf

Italian 20th Century Solid Silver rare Bison Sculpture on Marble Removable Base
By L'etruria Oro di Garzi Marcello.
Located in VALENZA, IT
Bison in solid silver made in Arezzo, Italy in the 1950s of the last century by L'etruria Oro di Garzi Marcello. The sculpture was made in "fusion" and a chisel finish. The burnishi...
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1950s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Antique Quality Carved Solid Nutwood Christ with Palm Leaf Sculpture / Statuette
Located in Lisse, NL
Finest quality carved sculpture of Jesus with a marvelous patina. This marvelous quality, hand-carved sculpture of our Lord Jesus is among the finest we have ever seen and this truly is a work of religious art. It may be relatively small in size, but both the quality in the details and the beauty of His posture are simply majestic. For the sculptor not to leave his signature on this work of beauty, to us, shows his modesty. We believe that most artists in the religious genre felt that their gift/talent was god given and marking their sculptures, to them, was a sign of too much ego. The highly skilled sculptor must have spent weeks rather than days creating this antique statuette...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Nutwood

Antique Bronze Train Sign - 923, 1910s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very heavy and patinated bronze sign with raised numerals 923. The sign is handmade in 1-2 cm thick stock and weighs in around 8 kg. It comes from a P 923 train that was built by B...
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1910s Danish Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

1930s English Solid Bronze Urn by George Adlam & Sons
By George Adlam & Sons
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An Arts & Crafts heavy lidded urn of solid bronze.
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1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Mid-20th Century Israeli Silver Arts & Crafts Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Handmade silver Hanukkah lamp, Israel, circa 1940s. Beautiful Arts & Crafts Hanukkah lamp by I. Gurevitz. with great hand silver work with solid silver wires in the center, connecte...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Beautifully Hand Carved Antique Dutch Arts & Crafts Barometer & Thermometer 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, highly decorative and excellent condition Arts & Crafts barometer. This unique Arts & Crafts, banjo barometer is another great example of the beauty and the quality of ...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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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.

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