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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Scandinavian Modern
16-Inch Terrestrial Globe 1986 National Geographic
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A 16-INCH TERRESTRIAL GLOBE 1986 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Large terrestrial globe with paper gores on a stylish black lucite base scale 1: 31,350,000 18" inches, (45.5cm.) high. 16" in...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Supermarine Spitfire Airplane Decorative Scale Model, Big Size, Highly Detailed
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Plane Model in Aluminium , Decorate your living room, bedroom or mancave in style with this huge model of the Supermarine Spitfire - the ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

American flag in mahogany presentation cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we present a traditionally folded American flag in mahogany glazed cabinet. Complete with certificate to say that the flag was flown over th...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Chess Talent Walnut Set by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Chessboard in matt Canaletto walnut and white maple. It contains boxwood chessmen.   
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

Bruce Weber Branded Youth and Other Stories National Portrait Gallery Book
Located in Seguin, TX
Branded Youth and Other Stories by Bruce Weber: National Portrait Gallery, London. Published by Bulfinch Press, Boston, 1997. Illustrated hardcover binding, Photographs and text b...
Category

1990s American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Passione di Gioco Walnut Mahjong by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Mahjong in matt Canaletto walnut with brass parts in ruthenium finish.   
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

Bugatti 57 SC Atlantic Crystal Model Car, same as the Ralph Lauren Collection
Located in Milano, IT
The Bugatti 57SC is universally recognized as one of the most beautiful expressions of automotive design ever. Penned by Ettore Bugatti's son Jean and pro...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal

PAIR OF 20th Century KUDU HUNTING TROPHIES
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF 20th Century KUDU HUNTING TROPHIES Chest mount, Rowland Ward R.S.A Zimbawe. Approx. length: 187 cm. very good condition
Category

20th Century South African Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Animal Skin

MOUFLON 20th Century HUNTING TROPHY
Located in Madrid, ES
MOUFLON HUNTING TROPHY Chest mount 207 points "Gold Medal" Hungary. Approx. size: 67 cm. good conditions
Category

20th Century South African Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Animal Skin

Vintage 1970s Original YSL Faceted Crystal Multi Jeweled Opera Necklace
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique and rare vintage YSL (Yves Saint Laurent) opera style necklace in jeweled colored faceted crystal beads. This beautiful necklace is constructed and fashioned following the Ha...
Category

1970s French Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal

MOUFLON 20th Century HUNTING TROPHY
Located in Madrid, ES
MOUFLON 20th Century HUNTING TROPHY Chest mount 221 points "Gold Medal" Hungary. Approx. size: 70 cm. good conditions
Category

20th Century South African Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Animal Skin

Hollywood Legends Collection Barbie Doll Scarlett O'Hara in Green Drapery Dress
Located in Milano, IT
In the enchanting year of 1994, a Barbie doll emerged, not as a mere plaything, but as a living legend. She embodied the timeless allure of Hollywood, capturing the essence of Scarle...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic, Paper

1970s Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 4.08 Carat GIA Certified
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Elegant Diamond Ring with GIA Certified Diamond 4.08 Carat N/VS2 Mid Century Modern Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring With very good polish and symmetry. 11.35 x 8.40 x 4.99 mm. Di...
Category

1970s North American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Lamborghini Countach model car in clear crystal, decorative piece, made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Lamborghini is well known for its bold, high-performance supercars. During the 1980s the flagship model, called the Countach, received an extensive body treatment that turned the ori...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal

Jaguar XK 120 model car in clear crystal, decorative object, made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Victorious on track and outrageously elegant on the road, the Jaguar XK-120 is both one of the most famous and versatile cars ever made by the legendary British manufacturer. Produce...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal

Moon Shot, By Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton, Signed by Shepard, First Edition
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Shepard, Alan, Slayton, Deke, Moon Shot: The Inside Story of America's Race to the Moon. Atlanta: Turner Publishing, 1994. First Edition, Signed by Alan Shepard on title page. Introd...
Category

1990s American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Mattel The Great Eras Collection Barbie Victorian Lady 1996
Located in Milano, IT
In 1995, a Barbie doll emerged from the annals of history as a testament to the grace and elegance of a bygone era. It is Victorian Lady, a prized piece from Mattel's Great Era Colle...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic, Paper

GAMO HUNTING TROPHY 20th century
Located in Madrid, ES
GAMO HUNTING TROPHY Chest mount 220.21 points, 5th in the world "Gold Medal" Hungary. Approx. size: 140 cm. very good condition
Category

20th Century South African Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Animal Skin

TWENTY-FOUR POINT DEER HUNTING TROPHY 20th century
Located in Madrid, ES
TWENTY-FOUR POINT DEER HUNTING TROPHY Chest mount 234 points "CIC Gold Medal" Bulgaria. Approx. length: 170 cm. very good condition
Category

20th Century South African Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Animal Skin

Barbie 1994 Scarlett O'Hara Gone with the Wind by Mattel
Located in Milano, IT
In the year 1994, amidst a world of fleeting trends and ever-changing fashions, there emerged a timeless icon, a Barbie doll that would captivate hearts and minds for generations to come. Her name was Scarlett O'Hara, dressed in a resplendent red velvet gown...
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1990s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic, Paper

1970s German Sputnik Barometer Tabletop Sculpture Mid-Century Modernist Orb
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very clean example, estate fresh to you. Wonderful design by Huger of W.Germany.
Category

1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Yohji Yamamoto Orange Leather Jacket 1991 AW '6・1 THE MEN'
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Vancouver, BC
Leather jacket from Yohji Yamamoto Pour Homme, Autumn/Winter 1991-1992, also known as '6・1 THE MEN'. One of the most iconic pieces of archival menswear. The leather is as soft as...
Category

1990s Japanese Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Great Escapes Mediterranean Hardcover Book by Taschen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Great Escapes Mediterranean. The Hotel Book. Explore the breathtaking destinations of the Mediterranean in this updated edition from TASCHEN’s Great Escapes...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

In Stock in Los Angeles, Grey Kong Mini Portable Charger
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Kong mini power bank battery charger In stock in Los Angeles Easily transportable, Kong MINI becomes a Stand hugging the mobile phone and a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Vintage 7.5 Foot Black Wood Guess Cultural Advertising Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 7.5 Foot Black Wood Guess Cultural Advertising Sign Vintage 7.5 foot wood black "Guess Parfum" signature question mark advertising sign. This sign would be perfect for a fas...
Category

1990s American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paint

Breitling watch - Avi Co-pilot 765 from 1960
Located in PAU, FR
Breitling AVI Co-Pilot 765 1960 41mm Equipped with the calibre Venus 178, chronograph, 3 counters. Including one of the counters at 15 minutes because 15...
Category

1960s European Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Large Travel Agency Airplane from the 70s 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Large travel agency airplane from the 70s. Very nice airline airplane: Malaysia. Wings and metal base are removable. Excellent condition. Measurements: 1...
Category

20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Kay Bojesen, Vintage Early Large Monkey, teak and limba wood, stamped, 1950s
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
This is a vintage early example of the largest production monkey, designed by Kay Bojesen in 1951. Constructed from teak and limba wood, the joints are articulated allowing the monk...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Teak

All Glass Modern Backgammon Game Table by Impatia
Located in Milan, IT
The Tuttuno leather edition backgammon game table is designed to accommodate two players with a built-in backgammon playing surface. The minimalistic design gives off the unique impression that the table is floating. This Tuttuno table features a unique low-iron glass structure supported by an inner genuine leather top trim, finished off with a premium Alcantara playing surface which is laser printed with the backgammon board. This table is exclusively made 100% in Italy and sourced from the highest quality of materials. Accessories Included: 1 custom leather backgammon box + cheker set 2 dice shakers...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

DS-2878 Boxing Handstitched Leather Punching Bag by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Leather punching bag DS-2878/60 by De Sede. Matching to the re-edition of the DS-2878, De Sede boxing fans can get their hands on a very special accesso...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Lladró Parrot Vanity Mirror
Located in New York City, NY
Toilet mirror with parakeet perched on an original black branch for home decoration. Mirror from the Parrot Party collection, based on the contrast between the refined geometric desi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Lladró Hercules Beetle Figurine by José Luis Santes
Located in New York City, NY
An innovative porcelain and metal creation inspired by one of the fascinating creatures in nature. Part of the Awesome Insects collection. This origi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Lladró The Lover I Figurine by Jaime Hayon
Located in New York City, NY
Glossy porcelain figurine designed by Jaime Hayon with a modern design and a red heart. Like all the pieces in Jaime Hayon's The Fantasy Collection, this creation arises from the fus...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Lladró The Family Portrait Figurine by Jaime Hayon
Located in New York City, NY
Glossy porcelain figurine designed by Jaime Hayon with a modern design of a family decorated with bright colors and golden sheen. Like all the pieces in Jaime Hayon's The Fantasy col...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Pierre Cardin Golden Brass Modernist Bracelet Cuff, 1960s
By Thierry Mugler, Halston, Paco Rabanne, Pierre Cardin
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful abstract bracelet cuff. All in golden brass metal by Pierre Cardin haute couture - iconic and sculptural, this cuff is from the height of Cardin's creative output, 'Futuris...
Category

1960s French Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome, Brass

Helmut Newton Sumo Taschen Book, Philippe Starck Stand, Signed Limited Edition
Located in Miami, FL
Helmut Newton Sumo Taschen Book, Philippe Starck Stand, Signed Limited Edition Offered for sale is a Helmut Newton Limited Edition Sumo book published by Taschen with a custom-designed stand by Philippe Starck. There is an unparalleled grandeur of the Helmut Newton Sumo, the biggest and most expensive book produced in the 20th century. This limited edition masterpiece is signed by Newton and numbered 836/10,000. The book is a testament to the influential legacy of one of the most intriguing and controversial photographers in history. Accompanying this extraordinary book is a meticulously crafted bookstand designed by Philippe Starck that adds a touch of sophistication to its display. Immerse yourself in the monumental world of SUMO, a titan of a book measuring an impressive 50 x 70 cm (20 x 27.5 in.) and weighing approximately 30 kg (66 lb.). With 464 pages, it breaks all previous records and stands as a truly unique publication. Edited by June Newton...
Category

Late 20th Century Monacan Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

STEAM SHIP MODEL "KING OF THE MISSISSIPPI" 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
STEAM SHIP MODEL "KING OF THE MISSISSIPPI" In wood, rope and other materials. Little flaws. Dim.: 30 x 60 x 30 cm good conditions
Category

20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Vogue The Covers Hardcover Coffee Table Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vogue The Covers Hardcover Coffee Table Book. From Gallery Met founder and author Dodie Kazanjian, this stunning updated edition of Vogue: The Covers continues to pay tribute to its tradition of beauty and excellence with a compilation of even more spectacular cover art from the magazine. In addition to featur­ing classic covers from the magazine’s 125-year history, this revised edition features every cover since 2010, with each cover displaying the magazine’s cutting-edge takes on style, fashion, and culture. Unforgettable new covers feature such celebrated subjects as Michelle Obama, Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, Lena Dunham, and more. This lavish, beautifully illustrated book even includes five frameable Vogue cover...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

R.M. Schindler 4 volumn Set of his Architectual Drawings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
4 Volumn Set, The Architectual Drawings of R.M. Schindler. Edited by David Gebhard from the University of California/ Santa Barbara. A series in the Garland Architectual Archives. ...
Category

1990s American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Hermanos Calavera Jefe in Oiled Walnut by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hardwood, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Lladró Horse Race Figurine in White by Ernest Massuet. Limited Edition.
Located in New York City, NY
Race of horses figurine joined together and one of them attached to the white, glossy and matte porcelain base limited series. The thrilling energy of a horse race, captured in all i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Georgia O'Keeffe by Nancy Frazier
Located in Bradenton, FL
Georgia O'Keeffe by Nancy Frazier. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Published in 2004.112 pages with 70 full color, and 15 black and white illustrations.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Michael Graves Backgammon Game Set, circa 2000
Located in New York, NY
A backgammon board designed by famed architect Michael Graves. Imported, circa 1990. Signed with metal tag. Finely constructed of cherry stained hardwood and veneers. Features ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Resin

Christo Monograph (Inscribed)
Located in New York, NY
Monograph on the work of Bulgarian/American environmental and monumental artist Christo (1935-2009), published in 1965 or 1966—shortly after his arrival in New York City— by Edizion...
Category

1960s Italian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Huge Steel Crucifix
Located in London, GB
A huge 7ft 8” steel crucifix. Created in the modernist style circa 1970’s. This enormous steel cross was an unfinished project rescued from a now defunc...
Category

Late 20th Century English Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Walking stick/cane in teak an maple by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Walking stick designed by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel. Produced by Kold's Savvaerk in Denmark during the 1950s. This example made from solid teak in the stem with a tip of walnut and lamin...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Maple, Teak

Graffiti: The Auction
Located in New York, NY
Exhibition catalog for an auction of graffiti art held at Guernsey’s on June 14-15, 2000. Square 8vo (8.75” x 8.75”), printed wrappers, 144 pages, fully illustrated, primarily in co...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Chessboard in Matte Horn and Suede
Located in Hudson, NY
Arcahorn is an Italian company founded in 1958 by Mario Guerro. His family's company meticulously produces luxury decorative objects in zebu horn and other natural materials. This ha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Nice Acupuncture Model Statue Sculpture, Composition on Wood Stand Vintage 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative Acupuncture Model. Some wear with a nice patina. Made of composition, metal and a wooden stand. It is painted in different colors and covered with clear varnish. Found a...
Category

1960s German Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Composition, Metal

Frank Lloyd Wright Signature Collage
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation bank check, signed by renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The check is dated March 1, 1954, payable to Iovanna lloyd Wright ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

GUFRAMINI Miniature Sunrise Paul Smith Cactus by Drocco & Mello
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The new Guframini SUNRISE CACTUS® are the miniaturised version of the Gufram x Paul Smith SUNRISE CACTUS®: a limited edition of 600 Guframini that preserves the energetic and optimis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Foam

Bags : A Lexicon of Style Valerie Steele, Laird Borrelli Hardcover Book 1st Ed.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Bags : A Lexicon of Style Valerie Steele, Laird Borrelli Hardcover Book 1st Edition 1999. Large format coffee table book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 11" x 9.5". 192 pages, ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Secret and Unusual Paris, French Book by Rodolphe Trouilleux, 2003
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
Paris Secret et Insolite (Secret and Unusual Paris), French book by Rodolphe Trouilleux. Under the cobblestones, surprises: forgotten dead-ends, a cloister converted into workshops, ...
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Gucci Italian Leather Wallet with Gold Knott Closure and Coin Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A superb Folding leather Gucci Wallet with Gold Knott closure and coin holder on the opposing side.. signed Gucci and Stamped Gucci Italy. The Trifold ...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Brass

Gabriella Crespi: Il Segno e lo Spirito=The Sign and the Spirit
By Gabriella Crespi, Electa
Located in New York, NY
Catalog of an exhibition held at the Palazzo Reale, Milan, September 24-October 16, 2011. Published in 2011 by Electa. Square 4to (9.75” x 9.75”), hardcover with pictorial boards, 14...
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2010s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Yves Saint Laurent Style Paperback 2008 Pink book by Foundation Pierre Berge
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Yves Saint Laurent: Style Paperback 2008 by Foundation Pierre Berge Pink book. In collaboration with Fondation Pierre Bergé–Yves Saint Laurent. Yves Saint La...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Paris Mythique, Mythical Paris, French-English Book by Parigramme, 2013
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
Paris Mythique, 100 Photos de Legende (Mythical Paris, 100 Legendary Photographs), French and English book published by Parigramme. Has a city ever been photographed as much as Paris...
Category

2010s French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Pair of Pink Natural Sea Fans mounted to hand-made Candlesticks by Chriscoe
Located in Leesburg, VA
A pair of Pink Toned Natural Sea Fans mounted to accompanying hand-made Candlestick bases by Chriscoe Graham Chriscoe (candlestick bases) North Carolina, USA; 1990 Approximate size...
Category

1990s American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

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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