Collectibles and Curiosities
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Horn, Ebony
1870s Swiss Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Steel
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Slate
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
1890s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
19th Century European Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold, Silver
20th Century English Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1830s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Plastic, Hardwood
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
19th Century Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold Plate
1910s French Victorian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
19th Century German Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Fur
1920s British Early Victorian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
20th Century British Late Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1890s British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Oak
1870s European Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Oak, Walnut
1850s American Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Feathers
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
20th Century American Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Feathers, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
19th Century French Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Softwood
1830s English Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Mahogany, Maple, Rosewood
1910s British Hollywood Regency Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metallic Thread, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, ...
19th Century Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Pine
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Paper
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
1830s European Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Tin
19th Century English High Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Plaster
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1860s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Walnut
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...
1890s Russian Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Natural Fiber, Blown Glass, Paper, Pine
19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
1850s Danish Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Metallic Thread, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, ...
Early 20th Century Chinese Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
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.