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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Hollywood Regency
Lamborghini rowing machine 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
1940s rowing machine produced by Lamborghini made entirely of solid Beech wood and iron. In excellent overall condition, complete and fully functional with adjustable power. Leather ...
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Mid-17th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Berkel Scales
Located in Roma, IT
Libra from Holland in good condition all original no parts missing or repaired
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

1980's Collectible Herman Miller Work Play Truck Original Box by Winbross USA
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool original rare Truck very collectible with Herman Miller logo , circa 1980's excellent condition original box great for any Mid Century Danish Modern collector.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Modernist Stainless Steel Crucifix / Cross
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist stainless steel crucifix / cross with Jesus, circa 1970s. The piece measures 5"W x 10"H and is in very good vintage condition. #2673
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Stainless Steel

1970s Mexican Sterling Silver Artisan Signed & Made Stylized Dragon Belt Buckle
Located in St. Louis, MO
Wonderful late 1970s men's or women's vintage Mexican Sterling Silver artisan signed belt buckle in the form of a stylized dragon. Marked Mexico, artist initials, TM-12 and 950 , whi...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Mid Century Chrome Binnacle Compass with Side Oil Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
From a decommissioned lifeboat, a chrome binnacle compass in working order. It has two oil side lights for use at night. Top comes off. Dated 1978. Came off of a Russian lifeboat...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Chrome

1950s Vintage Italian Cigarette Holder Dispenser
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Vintage Italian Cigarette Dispenser 7.25 h x 3.25 d x 3 Unrestored original vintage condition Refer to images
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

19th Century French Iron Balance - Antique Brass Scale
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French intricate brass balance with different weights in solid brass, in good condition. The iron scale is topped with the original polished brass plates. The scale reads ...
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19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Brass, Iron

1940s Art Deco French Oversized set of two Bakelite Butterscotch Caramel Dice
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty set of two large and heavy oversized jumbo bakelite dice in luscious dark butterscotch and delicious caramel swirl colour. Art Deco at its best in design and colour, these are must have for a collector and they are not easy to find in this colour. So far they belonged to my own extensive dice collection...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bakelite

Mid Century Arthur Hertzberg Leather and Brass Cigar Cigarette Ash Tray Ashtray
Located in Draper, UT
Charming Mid-Century Modern Arthur Hertzberg & Craftsmen leather and brass wire ashtray. This ashtray dates back to 1950 and features a solid brass ring that holds stainless steel ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Complete Boxed 16 Animali Puzzle Set by Enzo Mari for Danesse Milano
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine puzzle set published by Danese Milano By Enzo Mari. Entitled '16 Animali' (16 Animals). Model no. 3015 D. Consisting of 16 form-cut stylized anim...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Resin

Unusual Vintage Mid-Century Modernist Brass Pendant Earrings By Art Smith
Located in Brooklyn, US
This rare pair of brass 2-Tier pendant earrings were designed by Greenwich Village modernist jeweler Art Smith in the 1950's. Smith is considered a master jewelers during the moderni...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Vintage Reference Book, Wild Flowers of the Wayside, English, Botanical Guide
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage reference book 'Wild Flowers of the Wayside and Woodland' by Scott and Stokoe. An English, bound botanical interest guide, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1936. Charmingly illustrative small reference guide to wild flowers Bound in green cloth with embossed titling in contrasting black Presented in good vintage order, pages intact Published in English across 352 pages Superb colour and monochrome illustrations throughout This is delightful vintage wild flower...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Modernist Rosewood & Sterling Silver Crucifix / Cross by Taxco
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist rosewood and sterling silver crucifix / cross by Taxco of Mexico, circa 1970s. The piece measures 6.25"W x 1"D x 10"H and is in very good vintage condition. It is signed on...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Vintage 1950's MARX Pressed Steel and Aluminum A&P Market Delivery Toy Truck
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage 1950's MARX Pressed Steel and Aluminum A&P Market Delivery Toy Truck and trailer .. Amazing original condition. rear doors open and close, all whee...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum, Steel

Vintage John Players Navy Cut Cigarette Advertising Shipping Crate or Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Made in the mid-1860s, this wooden and silk screened shipping crate was made for the iconic Player's Navy Cut cigarettes. The crate appears to have been shipp...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Hohner "C-Tenor" Concert Woodwind Instrument Germany, Circa 1950
Located in Incline Village, NV
Hohner C-Tenor "Koncert" wooden recorder; this circa 1950, made in Germany instrument is in excellent condition (appears to be unused); is made of pearwood. It is in three pieces con...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Mid-Century Brass Crucifix
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM brass crucifix with Jesus on the cross, circa 1970s. Nice weight and detail. #3510
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Carl Auböck Pipe Holder, Austria 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Pipe Holder, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Mid-Century Brass Crucifix
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM brass crucifix with Jesus on the cross, circa 1970s. Nice weight and detail; made in Germany. #3511
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Artist Ernest Tino Trova - Falling Man Medallion - 1970s Art Jewelry Pendant
Located in St. Louis, MO
Artist Ernest "Tino" Trova (1927-2009), Art Jewelry Falling Man in circle enamel and gold plate pendant, necklace or brooch. Walking figure in gold tone, with red ball on chest, back...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Vintage Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Four Clover Heart Pin Brooch
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish four clover pin brooch cleverly made from 4 connected hearts. Designed and made by Hans Hansen in Denmark ca 1960-70. Hallmarked: HH, 108, Denmark, 925s. Measurements: 27x2...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Midcentury Modern Lighter Ronson Silver 925 Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare Ronson pocket lighter in 925 silver with an elegant line. Italy of the 60s. Note: We try to offer our customers an excellent service even in shipments all over the world, coll...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

1970s White and Brown Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Elegant white and brown chess set in Volterra alabaster handmade. Made in Italy, the items are in excellent condition. This chess set is gorgeous. So rare to find in these colo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Alabaster

Modernist Rosewood & Sterling Silver Crucifix / Cross by Taxco
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist rosewood and sterling silver crucifix / cross by Taxco of Mexico, circa 1970s. The piece measures 5.75"W x .75"D x 9"H and is in very good vintage condition. It is signed o...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Dynamic Mid-Century Modernist Copper and Brass Biomorphic Earrings By Art Smith
Located in Brooklyn, US
A graceful pair of copper and brass biomorphic earrings designed by Greenwich Village modernist jeweler Art Smith in the 1950's. Smith is considered a master jewelers during the mode...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Copper

Mid-Century Embossed Dekalb Hybrid Corn Advertising Farm or Mercantile Sign
By St. Thomas Metal Signs
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage sign was made by the St. Thomas Metal Sign Company of St. Thomas Ontario Canada and dates to approximately 1958 and done in the period Mid=Century Modern style. The sign...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Modernist Silver Spiral Bracelet in Style of Alexander Calder
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, wonderfully designed, and artfully crafted Mid-Century modern vintage spiral/swirl pattern silver bracelet somewhat reminiscent of the jewelry designs of Alexander Calde...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Vintage 1960's Costume Jewelry- A Carnelian Necklace.
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Pretty piece of carnelian jewelry Silver coloured links Approximately 27 inches long ( 69 cm ) Good condition Free shipping
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Carnelian

American Mid Century Walnut Barigo Weather Station Germany
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful weather station made by Barigo mounted on solid walnut frame excellent condition top quality piece working like new ,
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Mid-Century Brass Crucifix
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM brass crucifix with Jesus on the cross, circa 1970s. Nice weight and detail. #3465
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Virgin Mary
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant ceramic representation of the Virgin Mary is a superb example of mid-century modern craftsmanship, hand-formed by a skilled European studio pottery artist. The figure ca...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

Si tous les gars du monde… by Line Vautrin
Located in Brussels, BE
Si tous les gars du monde… (If all the guys in the world…), by Line Vautrin. Gilt bronze brooch representing a round of 14 children in long dresses. Based on a stroll (1897) by Paul ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Crucifix
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century modern crucifix is a poignant example of European studio pottery that combines the spiritual gravitas of religious art with the aesthetic principles of the era. The ...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

Saute-Mouton (Leapfrog) by Line Vautrin
Located in Brussels, BE
Saute-Mouton (Leapfrog), by Line Vautrin. Large gilded bronze choker necklace decorated with five rams and a ram’s head. The 5 rams are decorated with white enamel. Signed by stampin...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze, Enamel

Six Crises, Signed by Richard Nixon, First Edition, 1962
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Nixon, Richard. Six Crises. New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1962. Stated first edition. Signed on free endpaper. Presented in the publisher's original dust jacket and gray board...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Le Must de Cartier Vintage Playing Card Game Box, 1976
Located in Munich, DE
Never in use Cartier playing cards box, one deck plus joker, poker, bridge playing cards in Cartier red 2-doors case. Les Must de Cartier playing...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Virgin Mary
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century modern ceramic sculpture portrays the Virgin Mary, a central figure in Christian iconography, handcrafted with a unique artistic interpretation by a European studio ...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

Ceramic Mid-century Abstract Crucifixion, Studio Pottery, Handmade in Europe
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking mid-century modern ceramic wall cross is a remarkable example of European studio pottery from the 20th century. The piece is a harmonious fusion of spiritual symbolism ...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

Rare pair of vintage mid-century modernist sterling silver cufflinks by Art Smit
Located in Brooklyn, US
Rare pair of sterling silver cufflinks designed by Greenwich Village modernist jeweler Art Smith in the 1950's. Smith is considered a master jewelers during the modernist movement of...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

1970s White and Green Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Elegant white and green chess set in Volterra alabaster handmade. Made in Italy, the items are in excellent condition. This chess set is gorgeous. So rare to find in these colo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Alabaster

Lighter S.T. Dupont Gold Yellow Line 2 Tobacco Accessories France Midcentury 70s
Located in Palermo, IT
Precious and refined S.T. lighter Dupont ligne 2 with vertical lines in yellow gold. France, 70s/80s. Note: We try to offer our customers an excellent service even in shipments al...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Danish Carved Siam Teak Pipe Rest, Denmark 1960's
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Danish Carved Siam Teak Pipe Rest / Holder / Rack / Stand, Denmark 1960's.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Crucifix
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic crucifix is a fine example of mid-century modern religious art, handcrafted by an unknown European studio pottery artist. The piece is marked by a minimalist silhouette ...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

The Charles London 1947 Pocket Petrol Lighter Guilloche Plated Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
The Charles petrol lighter designed by Meyer Maximilian Levene An exceptional and rare silver-plated 'The Charles' petrol pocket lighter stamped 'The Charles Lighter', made in London England, back in the 1947. It was rafted with slim rectangular form, decorated with engine-turned casing, double entry hinged lids with innovative internal mechanical features, including a revolving flint tube to provide even wear to the flint, and a rear barrel containing spare flint chambers so that semi-automatic loading of the spare flint can be undertaken. The Charles Lighter has an extremely complicated mechanism. The flint rotates while grinded by the friction wheel. Also interesting is the revolving magazine for spare flints. A fine example of complete over-engineering. This was made only for a very short period and was patented by Meyer Maximilian Levene in 1949. Weight: 70.50 Grams, (45.19 Dwt). Measurements: 48 mm by 43 mm by 12 mm (1.89 x 1.69 x 0.77 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed in full, "THE CHARLES LIGHTER MADE IN ENGLAND BRITISH & DOMINION & FOREIGN PAT GRANTED.". Literature: Stuart Schneider and Ira Pilossof, The Handbook of Vintage Cigarette Lighters...
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1940s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

The dragon or the woman with the dragon by Line Vautrin
Located in Brussels, BE
La femme au dragon ou Le Dragon (The dragon or the woman with the dragon) by Line Vautrin. Gilt bronze necklace representing a dragon with 18 shrinking limbs. The head and tail of th...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze, Enamel

Mid-Century Serenity Dove Ceramic Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This serene ceramic cross is a distinguished example of mid-century modern studio pottery from Europe. Embodying the innovative spirit of that era, it ...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

Important 1937 Papier Mâche Head/Masks Of "The 7 Dwarfs" - A Revue For The Movie
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A truly spectacular and important piece of historical American film art. A group of Dwarf Masks from the 1937 Theater Land on stage revue of the new movie "Snow White and the Seven D...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This distinctive mid-century modern ceramic wall cross represents a unique fusion of religious symbolism and the aesthetic principles of the mid-20th century European studio pottery ...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

Virgin Mary, Mid-20th Century Studio Pottery, Europe
Located in Chicago, IL
This captivating ceramic wall sculpture of the Virgin Mary epitomizes the ingenuity of mid-century European studio pottery. Handcrafted by an anonymous artist, this devotional artwor...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Vintage Wooden Hand Painted Cross.
Located in Seattle, WA
Cross with Beautiful Aging and Petina to the Paint and Wood. Floral and Angel Motifs. Pink and Green Toned Color,with Gold Tones at the Tip of the Cross. Possibly of Mexican Origin. ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Madonna and Child Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This Madonna and Child sculpture is a distinctive piece of mid-century modern ceramic art, handcrafted by a European studio pottery artist. The sculpture presents a stylized depictio...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

Lighter Cigarette Case Tobacco Accessories Ronson Varaflame Midcentury 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare Ronson lighter set with case. Inside the Ronson book-opening case, there is a support for the lighter and in the lower part there are clips for the cigarette department, all ori...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Mid-Century Ceramic Crucifix with INRI Inscription
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic crucifix is a distinctive artifact of mid-century European studio pottery, highlighting the period's unique blend of traditional religious motifs with modern artistic se...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

Verdant Mid-Century Ceramic Maltese Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This robustly glazed ceramic Maltese cross represents the confluence of religious symbolism and mid-century modern aesthetics, crafted by the hands of European studio pottery artists...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

Vintage Mid-Century Original 1970s Givenchy Precious Stone Choker Necklace
Located in San Diego, CA
Hubert de Givenchy established the House of Givenchy in 1952 in Paris. The young designer quickly gained attention for his elegant and sophisticated designs, characterized by a blend...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Crystal, Gold Plate

Mid-Century, Waldorf Wooden Sheep with Brown Sheep Fur
By Peter Kraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cute, Mid-Century, decorative sheep by Waldorf with genuine brown sheep wool and a carved wood face and legs. Vintage accent piece with leather ears and light patina. In original co...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sheepskin, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Ceramic Wall Cross with Dove
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century modern ceramic cross showcases the bold, expressive aesthetic that was prevalent among European studio pottery artists during the 1950s to 1970s. The vivid red glaze...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

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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