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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Arts and Crafts
Vintage Reproduction 17th Century Map of Europe, American, Cartography, Blaeuw
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage reproduction map of Europe. An American, paper stock cartography print in frame after the work by Blaeuw, dating to the late 20t...
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Late 20th Century Central American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

FORNASETTI Chess Board Game Set Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage chess board - game set box for Dal Negro by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1970s. The box is made in walnut wood, and it includes chess game, checkers game, card game...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Carl Auböck Model #7151 'Anchor' Brass Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #7151 brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass. Price is per item. Other Aubock keyrings...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Elvis at 21 New York to Memphis 1st Limited Edition Hardcover
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elvis at 21: New York to Memphis 1st edition. Limited edition photo-journal by Wertheimer (2006). It's truly a standout book and one of the greatest relea...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Carl Auböck Model #5663 'Shell' Brass Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck model #5663 'Shell' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass. Price is per item...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vision 2000 radio stereo by Thilo Oerke for Rosita, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Stereo Vision 2000 radio designed by Thilo Oerke in the 70s. The radio works perfectly, having been completely overhauled by a sound engineer. There's also a bluethoot socket for con...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

DUPONT 1945 Tall Roller Petrol Pocket Lighter In Plated Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
A Dupont roller petrol lighter made in France. This is a very rare pocket petrol lighter created in Paris France during the post war period, back in the 1945. The lighter has been p...
Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate

Gabriella Crespi Silver Plate Sewing Egg Box, 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Egg-shaped silverplate sewing box, signed Gabriella Crespi. Sewing kit with scissors, thimble and Silk Silk threads in assorted colors. Signature engraved inside.
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate

Giant-Sized King's Guardsman by Kay Bojesen
Located in Weesp, NL
A very rare and monumental giant-sized model of the Royal Danish King's Guardsman hand crafted in wood having retaining its vivid original paint. Thi...
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Early 1960s Elegant Christian Dior Prong Set Blue & Clear Crystals Necklace
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning early example of a 1960s Christian Dior necklace, with prong-set blue and clear crystals. The necklace is a classic example of Dior's elegant and sophisticate...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Yamaha Casette Deck Mario Bellini
By Yamaha, Mario Bellini
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Yamaha casette deck designed by Mario Bellini in 1974. Working with 100V or DC12V. Historical audio equipment which is one of MOMA permanent collection. Inclined body has control panel...
Category

1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

1960s Pierre Cardin French Fashion Icon Chrome "PC" Logo Chain Necklace Pendant
Located in St. Louis, MO
Minimalist 1960 / 1970s MOD Pierre Cardin designed Haute Couture chrome plated "PC" logo on chain, necklace pendant. Chain is 23" l , PC logo is 2"h x 1.82"w x 0.07"d. Stamped France...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Braun FS-80 Television by Dieter Rams, 1964
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Braun FS-80 Television designed by Dieter Rams ca. 1964 in plastic, glass, and powder coated steel. A rare offering, these televisions rarely surface. Recently seen in the Apple TV a...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Vintage 2-in-1 Pendant Map Measure, German, Navigational Tool, Mid Century, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage 2-in-1 pendant map measure. A West German, cast metal and glass navigational tool, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Fascinating pendant style map measu...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1964 Israel Katzman Book Architecture La Arquitectura Contemporanea Mexicana
By Javier Senosianin
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Book Limited Availability Book by Israel Katzman titled La Arquitectura Contemporanea Mexicana Hard Cover. Published 1964. Original Dust Jacket. Modern masters of contemporary Archit...
Category

1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Lady's Vintage Black Mink Hat by I. Magnin & Co. Circa 1965
Located in Incline Village, NV
Well made black mink hat designed and sold by I. Magnin & Company in the mid 1960's. The style, undoubtedly worn and made popular by Julie Christie in t...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fur

Carl Auböck Model #5615 'Star' Solid Brass Keyring with Signature
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #5615 'Star' solid brass keyring with signature. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricate...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

"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

Carl Auböck Model #5607 'Elephant' Brass Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #5607 'Elephant' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass. Price is per i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

My Experiences in the World War, by John Pershing, First Edition, Two Vols, 1931
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Pershing, John J. My Experiences in the World War. New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1931. First Edition. Two Volume Set. Rebound in 1/4 leather and cloth boards, with raised ba...
Category

1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Paper

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Push Button Genie Telephone in Peach
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Very sleek & cool styling in this Genie telephone. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear retains the great color of it's early days. Not tested.
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Folk Art Music Dance Drum Goatskin Wood Table
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Style African Music Custom Drum Table Goatskin Hide Wood 18w x 19 tall Original preowned vintage condition Refer to images
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Goatskin, Hide

Classic 1963 Sears Men's 26" Flightliner Bicycle
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic 1963 Sears Men's 26" Flight-liner Bicycle .. Great Modernist Space-age design,, smooth ride, great riding bike, working head-lights,, older replaced seat. newer pedals . new...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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...
Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak, Pine

Rare Sascha Brastoff Walnut and Enamel Lighter
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a rare mid-century modern lighter made by Sascha Brastoff. The lighter is made of walnut, atomic orange enameled metal, and a W. Germany inserted lighter. You simply remove t...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Enamel

Mid-Century Trumpet by William Frank Chicago on Lucite Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This piece has a great story. We found this jazz musical instrument with incredible patina and added a thick lucite base and reconstructed this into a one of kind sculpture. The deta...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Ed Wiener Modernist Sterling Silver Cuff / Bracelet New York 1950's .925
Located in Buffalo, NY
A cuff bracelet designed by Ed Wiener (1918-1991). This rare sculptural modernist piece is one of Wiener's first creations as a jeweler-artist in New York city, circa 1950's. This b...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Brother Webster XL-747 Portable Typewriter Baby Blue with Metal Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Brother Webster XL-747 Portable Typewriter Baby Blue with Metal Case, Made in Japan. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: Case; 3" H x 12" W x 12" D.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Era Eko Vox Teardrop Mark 6 Hollow Body 6 String Electric Guitar
By VOX
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Mid-Century era semi-hollow body teardrop guitar was made by EKO of Italy for VOX in approximately 1967 and done in the period style. The model is not indicated anywhere on the ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Nana & Jorgen Ditzel for Georg Jensen Vintage Clementine Bangle
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and highly collectable mid-century Danish Georg Jensen silver Clementine bangle in an original box designed by Nana & Jorgen Ditzel in the 1960’s. The heavily made hollow ...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

An art glass table lighter by Murano, mid 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage Italian art glass lighter by Murano, design attributed to Flavio Poli, circa 1950 - 1960. In tones of violet, azure, and hibiscus pink. I had this piece appraised and authe...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass Menorah
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century modern polished brass menorah, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 7.75"W x 2"D x 4.75"H. #3788
Category

20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Cini Boeri Model 'Maquette of "Casa Alla Maddalena" Sassari, Italy, 1966/67
Located in Sacile, PN
Model of Cini Boeri, Casa alla Maddalena, Punta Cannone, La Maddalena, Sassari, 1966-1967 This house is perfectly adapted to the steep slope of the lan...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cork, Paper

Arts & Crafts Tabernacle with Solid Silver Mary & Archangel Gabriel Panels, 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Religious artefact with stunning embossed and inlaid silver plaques. Antique tabernacles are a rare find, so when we got the chance to purchase thi...
Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Vintage Kangaroo Scooter Blue 1969
Located in Highland, IN
This rare scooter from 1969 is a re-imagining of a design that originated in 1928. It's an eccentric-hub scooter that is powered by the rider bouncing up and down on the platform, us...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Fantasy Island Wooden Bag by Sarah's Bag
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This clutch bag from Sarah's Bag will transport you to a tropical paradise. Made of wood and adorned with a vibrant illustration that evokes the magic of a fantasy island, this bag i...
Category

Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th Century Two Large Venetian Gilt Wrought Iron Church Decorative Wall Sconces
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....
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wrought Iron

1978 Gibson Estate Fresh ES 335 TD Semi Hollow Body Electric Guitar
Located in Ferndale, MI
Out of long term storage. Very original Gibson ES 335-TD guitar. Td model is equipped with Gibson " dirty fingers " Humbucker . This allows for higher outpu...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Hermes Silver Cube Lighter, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent cube lighter by Hermes, Paris. In cast metal with silver plating, this piece is meticulously handcrafted. The letter 'H' emerges from the structural silhouettes, echoing ...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Silver

Antique Kodak Retina III S Camera with Leather Case
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Kodak Retina III S Camera with Leather Case. Analog is a Kodak Retina, equipped with a Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenar 50mm f/2.8 lens, renowned for its sharpness and optical quali...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Speakers Audiorama 4000 by Grundig, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of Black Grundig speakers. Model: Audiorama 4000. Work very well. Wear due to time and age. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Leather and Brass Miners Lamp Shaped Table Lighter, France 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Attributed to Hermes, leather and brass miners table lighter. France 1960s.
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Speakers Audiorama 4000 by Grundig, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of Black Grundig speakers. Model: Audiorama 4000. Work very well. Wear due to time and age. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Stereophonic TOTEM rr130 Radio by Mario Bellini for Brionvega, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
White Brionvega stereo radio, Totem model. The radio and record player work perfectly and have been completely overhauled by an engineer. There's a bluethoot connection for connectin...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Vintage Penknife Pocket Knife Germany "Native American" - 1960s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
We are offering a small souvenir penknife/pocket knife from 1950s or older produced to commemorate the Native Americans. The overall condition is very nice with celluloid scales and ...
Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1950s Sterling Silver Toggle Bracelet Cha Cha Mexico Taxco Spratling Style
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Sterling Silver Toggle Bracelet Ball DNA Cha Cha Mexico Taxco stamped 925 design attributed to William Spratling 7 long x .38 diameter Preowned vintage condition Refer to images
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Marco Zanuso & Richard Sapper for Brionvega TS 505 Cube Radio, 1976
Located in Naples, IT
The TS 505A is a unique portable transistor radio, designed by designers Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper in 1962 and launched two years later by the Milan-based company Brionvega. The TS 505 - also known as the 'Cube' - is a worldwide icon of industrial design, and is exhibited in the most important museums of contemporary art. It can also be found at the MoMa in New York. A cult object composed of two cubic plastic 'valves' that make it resemble a cuboid shell. The radio bears the Florentine silver...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

ZEISS Ikon Novar-Anastigmat 45mm F3.5 Film Camera 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Zeiss Ikon Contina Camera with Novar-Anastigmat 45mm F3.5 Prontor SVS. Zeiss Ikon Contina 35mm RF style camera with a 45mm f/3.5 Novar-Anastigmat prime lens. Cosmetically in great co...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1930's "My Buddy" Metal Tackle Or Tool Box with Stacking Trays by Falls City
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Falls City, 1930's "My Buddy" metal tool box with handle and stacking trays. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use.
Category

1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Human Body Educational Model / Anatomical Model, circa 1940s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Fantastic looking vintage anatomical model of a full human body on a black granite base. The height of the model with base (4 cm) is 82 cm. Unfortunately, removable parts are missing.
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Granite

Rare Italian Porcelain Madonna by Paolo Marioni
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Italian porcelain Madonna, signed P Marioni. Paolo Marioni as author. Measures: Height 51 cm, width 24 cm, depth 12 cm.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Foosball mid 1960's French baby-foot table football game
Located in London, GB
A mid 1960's French "babyfoot" table football, by ZAK3. With working pull rod mechanism for ball release, and abacus scoring. In working order. The history of table football: ...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Omega Seamaster 120m Automatic Chronograph 1973 a.k.a. Big Blue
Located in Weesp, NL
Discover the Omega Seamaster Automatic 120m Chronograph (Ref. 176.004) - a.k.a. as "Big Blue" Step into the world of vintage luxury with this remarkable Omega Seamaster Automatic 1...
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stainless Steel

1970s Ottaviani Italian Design Enamel Silver Wood Play Cards Box
Located in Brescia, IT
Play Cards Box Ottaviani Italy, 1970 Red and Black Enamel, Silver and Wood
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Elegant Mid Century Modern Brass Pipe Holder By Carl Auböck, Austria 1950s
Located in München, BY
Elegant midcentury brass pipe stand designed and manufactured by Carl Auböck, Austria circa 1950. The sculptural pipe stand is cast from solid brass. A great patina covers the bras...
Category

1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Nobel Prize giulio Natta collection de 1954 in perfect condition available
Located in Guazzora, IT
The Moplen Car is a pedal car that represents an icon of 20th century design and technological innovation. Made entirely of Moplen, a thermoplastic polymer developed in 1954 by the ...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

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...
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper, Brass

Asprey Art Deco Cigarettes Box. 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Metal case with a grooved texture. On the top of the box is written the word "Cigarettes" in cursive script. The box was designed to store cigarettes. The ribbed texture and metallic...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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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