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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Vintage NY Hotel and Restaurant Matchbooks from the 1950s-1980s
Located in Austin, TX
In the spirit of Will Rogers, 'Buy matchbooks, because they're not making anymore!' This would make an unexpected and nostalgic gift for the lover of Old New York who already has everything. This collection of 70 vintage matchbooks...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper, Parchment Paper

Vintage Dump Truck by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large dump truck with two men and a cargo consisting of seven blocks of lacquered beech. Designed and manufactured by Kay Bojesen in Denmark in the 1950s. T...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beech

Articulated Toy Elephant by Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Articulated toy elephant by Kay Bojesen, circa 1990s. #1469 Kay Bojesen's elephant, born in 1953, is a world-famous Classic for children and adults...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Vintage Danish Sterling Silver Ring Box by J. A. Christensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small hand-edged/cut 925 sterling silver wedding ring or pill box. Linen with green velvet. Made in Denmark during the 1950s or 60s by Silversmith J. A. Christensen. Hall-marked and ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Niels Erik From Modernist Silver Pendant Necklace with Agate
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A late 1960s or early 1970s pendant necklace by Danish silversmith N. E. From. The ovale pendant has a polished insert of red/rose agate. Its comes with its original 50 cm box neckla...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Set of Vintage Italian Micro Mosaic Brooches, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of lute/guitar brooches made in Venice Italy during the 1960s or 1970s. The micro mosaic consists of tiny pieces of colored glass. Set into gilt br...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Modernist Necklace Alton Sweden, 1968
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sterling silver modernist rock crystal set collar / necklace attributed to K.E. Palmberg for Alton Sweden. Stamped; Pege ALTON F for Falköping, S9 for 196...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Set of Two Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Duck Figures circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two hand-painted antique figures of two ducks made of wood. Made by unknown manufacturer in Barcelona, Spain, circa 1950. In original cond...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

French Hand-Crafted and Painted Ceramic Trinket or Jewelry Box
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful hand-crafted ceramic lidded trinket or jewelry box. Mid-20th century, French. Used as decorative item, this piece would enhance any shelf or tabletop. Measures: 6 1/8...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Kings Guardsman Wood Toy by Kay Bojesen, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wooden kings guardsman in lacquered beech. It was designed by Kay Bojesen in 1942. It features movable head, arms and legs and it still has it original riffle. This example was manuf...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beech

Piet Hein for Skjode, Denmark Teak Solitaire Board Game, 1960's
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Piet Hein for Skjode, Denmark Teak Solitaire Board Game, 1960's. A really great rare object.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Teak

Carl Auböck Model #5600 'Heart' Solid Brass Keyring w/ Signature
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck Model #5600 'Heart' Solid Brass Keyring w/ Signature. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricate...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Danish Viking Figure
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and well made mid-century Danish viking figure made of mixed woods, leather and faux fur, circa 1950s. The figure is in very good vintage co...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Faux Fur, Wood, Teak, Walnut

Pair of Articulated Toys / Rabbit & Bear in Pale Oak by Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of articulated toys; both a rabbit and a bear by Kay Bojesen, circa 1990s. #2036 Kay Bojesen's toys are world-famous Classic for childre...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Nautical Horn in Copper and Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An unusual long, lean and stylish maritime fog horn (presumably). It made from solid copper and has a brass mouthpiece. Manufactured in Scandinavia during the...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

Wurlitzer Jukebox from 1943 Multi Selector Phonograph from the United States
Located in Ulm, DE
Original Wurlitzer Jukebox Multi Selector Phonograph USA 1943, professional restored Dimensions: Width: 85 cm Height: 153 cm Depth: 65 cm.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Like New Mid-Century Danish Vikings Figures w/ Box by Jacob Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three like new mid-century Danish viking figures made of mixed woods with original box by Jacob Jensen, circa 1950s. The figures are in excellent vintage condition and measure...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Teak, Walnut

Vintage Hand-Engraved Perpetual Calendar in Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hand-engraved perpetual calendar in brass. Shaped as a lion featuring the option of setting the day, month and year. Originally made as a 28 years calendar from 1967-1994. The Gregor...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Solid Teak Carved Lion Toy / Lint Brush, Bojesen Era
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern solid teak carved lion toy / lint brush by Laurids Lonborg, circa 1950s. This incredibly fun lion lint brush was originally designed by Lonborg ...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Teak

Royal Dutch Navy Grumman Avanger TBM3 1960 Airplane Model
Located in Weesp, NL
Big and beautiful 1960 Grumman Avenger TBM3 Royal Dutch Navy airplane model. This beautiful replica once flew with remote control and it comes without remot...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Vintage Collection of 47 Murano Glass Miniature Animals, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. These 47 miniatures are made in hand-modeled Murano glass. They are all between 1 to 10 centimeters. They are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Murano Glass

LB LTD Tri-Ang Steel Train-Steam Locomotives Toy
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a bright orange and black color train-steam locomotives metal toy. It has four black tires and a little silver metal bell in the front top of...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian Modern Silver & Amber Necklace & Armring by Niels Erik From Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish modernistic pendant necklace with matching armring designed by the Danish silversmith Niels Erik From circa 1960-70. The original neck-ring is comprised of a single bend st...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ronson 1954 Harold Sitterle Rosenthal Desk Tall Lighter White & Black Porcelain
By Rosenthal, Ronson, Harold and Trudi Sitterle
Located in Miami, FL
Desk petrol lighter designed by Harold Sitterle (1921-1993) for Ronson. Fabulous avant garde petrol table lighter, created in the 1954 by the American artist Harold Sitterle for t...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Original Poster 24h of Le Mans 1971 by Delourmel
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Fantastic original mid-century poster by photographer Andre Delourmel for the legendary 1971 24 Hours of Le Mans race, held on June 12-13. A real gem!
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Anton Michelsen Naturalistic Brooch in Sterling Silver, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A naturalistically shaped leaf brooch in sterling silver 925/1000. Designed by Getrud Engel and made by Anton Michelsen in Denmark circa 1950. This particular leaf design is by far t...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Classic Ballet Female Dancer Sculpture, French, 1930s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Silvered bronze sculpture of a women dancing. Lovely lady. It has a alabaster tray or plate that can be use for jewelry, personal cards or keys. Made in...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

"November 26, 1963" JFK Limited Edition Book Signed by Ben Shahn & W. Berry
Located in San Diego, CA
"November Twenty Six Nineteen Hundred Sixty Three / November 26, 1963" John F. Kennedy book with sleeve signed by artist, Ben Shahn and poet, Wendell Berry, circa 1964. This limited ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Seiko Wristwatch, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage Seiko wristwatch manufactured and restored by an unknown artisan. In original condition, wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Metal F...
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1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Le Corbusier Der Modulor Book, 1956
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Der Modulor book. Le Corbusier published Le Modulor in 1948, followed by Modulor 2 in 1955. These works were first published in English as The ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

"Ellsworth Kelly" Art Book by Tricia Y. Paik
Located in San Diego, CA
"Ellsworth Kelly" art book by Tricia Y. Paik, an illustrated celebration of Ellsworth Kelly, who will forever be remembered as one of the most distinctive and influential artists of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Ettore Sottsass Pink Ceramic Shiva Flower Vase, by BD Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shiva ceramic flower vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona. In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use preserving a b...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Beech Plywood Wood Children Rocking Toy Chair, Italy 1970s
By Peppe de Giuli
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury plywood and beech wood children rocking toy chair for children. Peppe de Giuli probably designed this fantastic piece during the 1970s in ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Scandinavian Amber Pendant And Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Amber pendant in a sterling silver setting with a Italian 925 silver chain.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Electra Train 60 Years Germany 704 Fleischmann Train
By Fleischmann of Nuremberg
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Electra Train 60 Years Germany 704 Fleischmann Train Additional information: Period of Time: 1960 Country of origin: Germany Condition: Good
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Kay Bojesen, Vintage Painted Zebra Figure, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A wooden toy zebra made from Danish beech and hand painted white and black. It was designed by Kay Bojesen in 1936. This particular example was manufactured in the 1950s. It has bee...
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beech

Vintage pair of silver earclips `Innovative Space` Marianne Berg for D. Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely pair of vintage ear rings designed by Marianne Berg for Uni David Andersen in the 1960s, Norway. These ear rings has a waved triangel shape ...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Paul Evans & Phillip Lloyd Powell Lighter for Designers Inc. USA, 1960's
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Paul Evans & Phillip Lloyd Powell Lighter for Designers Inc. USA, 1960's. Signed with the makers mark to the bottom.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pewter

Vintage MacGregor Goldsmith 9 LB Leather Medicine Ball, 1940s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large American leather medicine ball by MacGregor & Goldsmith. This weighted 9lbs ball has amazing patina and age-appropriate wear with signs of natural aging caramel-tan leather.
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Vintage Hobé Double Strand Necklace with Glass Beads and Gold Tone Filigree
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal and stunning vintage Hobé crystal necklace and earrings set. Double stranded glass and crystal beads with gold-tone filigree accent. In excellent vintage condition with all original beads. Striking and impossible to miss! This vintage Hobé double strand necklace with its gorgeous egg-shaped glass beads, iridescent champagne colored half-egg glass beads, and aurora borealis glass beads which are accented with faceted amber glass beads and gold-tone filigree, is phenomenal. There are six of the main and largest egg...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Rope Barometer. French Work by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very unusual barometer is made of rope. This is a French work by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet. circa 1950.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope

European Vintage Wristwatches Anker, Omega, Orion, Lanco Swiss, Chronometre
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage and antique wristwatch collection. Total 23 watches . All of them in original condition. Leather bends. The watches are functional but needs...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Wood Survey Measuring Large Stick by Lenner
Located in San Diego, CA
Hard to find a rare vintage wood measuring stick by Lenner.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Flag Post on Marble Stand with Royal Monogram of King Frederik IX, 1947
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish flag post with Dannebrog on a marble stand with Royal Monogram of King Frederik IX. The flag post is most likely made for the coronation of the Ki...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Silver Plate

Niels Erik From Modernist Silver Pendant Necklace & Earrings, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A late 1960s or early 1970s pendant necklace with matching earrings/ear-clips by Danish silversmith N. E. From. The set exhibits a delicate texture/polish to its abstract shapes. The pendant comes with its original 40 cm integrated Bismarck necklace...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Vintage Ashtray US Oberammergau US Army School
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage ceramic ashtray with Imagery of the US Oberammergau US Army School established in Germany in the 1960s. Ashtray is in good condition.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

MCM Petite Red Enamel and Brass Crucifix / Cross on Base
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM petite red enamel and brass crucifix / cross on base, circa 1970s. Nice weight and detail. #2475
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Luxury Set Smoke Steel and 1970 Swarovsky Crystals for a Big Yacht Diamonds Chic
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Luxury set smoke steel and 1970 Swarovsky crystals for a big yacht diamonds chic. Precious objects of great value, of great quality of execution. Cigarettes box height cm.13.5, dia...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Niels Erik From Modernist Small Silver Pendant with Amber, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small rare and early 1970s pendant by the Danish silversmith N. E. From. This florally inspired pendant has a polished insert of Danish 'red' amber. Hallmark: From, 925s. Measurement...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Aviation Lockheed Super Constellation Vintage Desk Airplane Model, circa 1940s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Aviation Lockheed Constellation vintage aluminium desk top display airplane model. The model has movement, you can change the position of the airplane...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Kay Bojesen and Jorgen Bloch Lion in Natural Rope, Denmark 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare example of the Danish toy-design-master Kay Bojesen work. This lion in braided natural rope was designed I collaboration between Jorgen Bloch and K...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope

Midcentury Italian Brass and Wrought Iron Magazine Rack with Ashtray, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Brass and wrought iron magazine rack in brass with ashtray, 1950s. A magnificent and elegant piece where an artisanal work on materials meets Classic midcentury design. A must...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid-Century English Inlaid Burlwood Barometer / Thermometer
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century English Inlaid Burlwood Barometer / Thermometer. Clean vintage condition. Measures 8.5" in width, 33" in height and 2.25" in depth.
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Stocks and Bonds Board Game by 3M
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury stocks and Bonds board game by 3M, circa 1964. This set is in excellent condition and appears to have never been played. Stocks & Bonds is a "stock market game for investors and speculators of all ages and incomes" according to the box. This game is complete and consists of a stock board, chalk, eraser, dice, calculator, securities review cards, record sheets, situation cards, stock certificates...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Lapponia Modernist Silver Bracelet by Björn Weckström, Finland, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Much sought after vintage 'organic' modern sterling silver bracelet. Fully hallmarked by Lapponia, Finland. Designed during the 1970s by Bjorn Weckstrom....
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Old Doctors School Model Lower Back Spine
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Old Doctors School Model Lower Back Spine Additional information: Period of Time: 1960 Country of origin: Germany Condition: Good
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Cut Glass Ashtray, Diamond Shape, Clear Crystal, Mid Century Modern
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage diamond-shaped cut crystal ashtray, made in clear glass and possibly of French origin. Has two grooves to put down cigarettes if it's used as an ashtray. Preserved in very g...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Puzzle Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern carved wood puzzle sculpture in the shape of a couple gazing into each others eyes, each one having a carved heart inlay that ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

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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