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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Arts and Crafts
Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Stand with Glazed Tile
Located in Riverdale, NY
Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Stand with Glazed Tile designed as a smoking/drink stand. Colorful glazed Mexican/Californian tile triangle. The stand is enameled in a bluish grey with ...
Category
1930s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wrought Iron
CC 2021 Holiday Ornament Five Point Star Gold
Located in New York, NY
This gold plated star captures the beauty of a starry filled sky. Catching the light as it turns, hanging in a tree or in a window, the decoration is sure to charm year after year.
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate
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 ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Teak
CC 2021 Holiday Ornament Four Point Star Gold
Located in New York, NY
An abstract representation of a star, this Christmas tree ornament brings a little of the magic of a winter night sky into the home. With a striking graphic style that references cla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate
American Arts & Crafts Virtue in Design Book by Leslie Greene Bowman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
American Arts & Crafts: Virtue in Design. soft cover.
by Leslie Greene Bowman, Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1992 - Design - 255 pages
Influen...
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Flower Shaped Bronze Necklace by Hannu Ikonen, Finland, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely bronze pendant with the popular Reindeer Moss look designed by Hannu Ikonen for Valo Koru, Finland 1970s. Naturally bronze patina necklace with des...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Articulated Toy Elephant by Kay Bojesen
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...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Blue Stone Vintage Silverbracelet by Victor Jansson, Sweden, 1966
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful blue Bergslagen stone silver bracelet by Victor Jansson for Lindesberg, Sweden 1966. The stone has a triangle shape and traces of white stone within it. Clasp inside to ope...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Real Toscana Sheep Fur Rabbit Toy Made to Order
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Design commissioned by JG Switzer from a Ukranian plush toy artist, and sewn in our workshop from fluffy fur scraps, Little JG Rabbit is for Bigs and Littles...
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fur
Vintage Italian Ceramic Figure Man with Musical Box and Monkey
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully rendered ceramic figure of man with musical grinding box and monkey. The detail and execution of this ceramic piece, made by hand is outstanding. The figure renders detai...
Category
1970s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Extra Large Antique Gothic / Medieval Style Wrought Iron & Glass Art Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted, form a France Castle, Gothic light fixture.
If you are a collector of rare and ancient looking Gothic antiques then this large and one of a kind pendant could be flying your way soon. With antique light fixtures as one of our specialities, we know how rare Gothic lanterns are and to have found one of this age, size, design and beauty more than made our day. Also, because this all hand-crafted specimen is completely original and in very good condition. The natural wear has only made this piece more beautiful and its authentic, medieval look and feel will never fail to impress. It may have originally hung in the entrance of a home in France or maybe above the main entrance of a medieval style chateau or castle, we are not sure. What we are certain of is that it is highly unlikely that we or you will ever find another one like it. The forged wrought iron and the hand-crafted metal style elements are just some of the wonderful features that make this work of lighting art so authentic and desirable. This chandelier even comes with the original, antique, green and yellow cathedral glass. Each of the four glass paneled sides is like a stylized medieval shield...
Category
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wrought Iron, Metal
Vintage Desk Model Airplane, Private Jet, Scandinavia, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A well-made mounted desk model of an aero plane/private jet. Professionally mounted on an oak stand. Unknown Scandinavian maker, circa 1970-1975. It’s made...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Acrylic, Oak
Large Antique Hand Carved Sandstone Sculpture, Bust of Christ with Display Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality and mint condition bust sculpture from the early 1900s with maker's name.
This incredibly well carved bust of Jesus is impressive both for its quality and its large size. With His head bowed down like in His final hours on the cross this design is obviously perfect for displaying on a tall stand. In this case a tall and ebonized wooden pedestal was used and thanks to the contrasting colors of this bust and its pedestal they are like a match made in heaven. The master sculptor / artist could not have done a better job in hand carving the exhausted yet serene facial expression of Christ. The large size of this bust combined with the rare sandstone material makes this work of religious art look extra ancient. Because of its size this archetype of Christianity can also be seen and worshipped from further away. Unfortunately we cannot read the name of the skilled artisan who signed this unique sculpture. Thanks to its amazing quality, its excellent condition, its deeper meaning and its powerful presence this work of religious art will never fail to impress, no matter where you decide to have it on display. For it to have come our way felt like a blessing and to be able to offer it to the 1stdibs community in this amazing condition is an honour for us.
Our fair price for this museum worthy sculpture again includes perfect packing and also worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 6 days.
Total height x width x depth: 74 x 17 x 16.5 inches.
Christ bust...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sandstone
Early 20th Century Antique Tobacco Cabinet, c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century antique tobacco cabinet, c.1920
Old school tobacco cabinet
Measures: 16.5" wide x 7.5" deep x 17.5" high
Good antiq...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Concert Grand Piano Alfred Waterhouse Arts &Crafts Aesthetic Movement Romanesque
By Alfred Waterhouse
Located in Ettlingen, DE
Art Cased Concert Grand by John Broadwood & Sons, Serial number 21658, Year 1882.
Mahogany case by order of Sir Alfred Waterhouse (1830 - 1905) , a lea...
Category
19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper
Extremely Rare Early 1900s Brass Altar Server Set or Church Mass Teaching Set
Located in Lisse, NL
For the collectors of very rare and museum worthy church 'teaching tools'.
We had heard of the existence of sets like this, but we had never seen one anywhere. To have found one from the Arts & Crafts era and in this amazing condition more than made our day. Including the altar cards (of which we are not sure if they are original to this set) and including the spoons we have counted 24 pieces in total. We learned that these sets functioned as a training tool for altar boys and this particular set has been extremely well taken care after. The wear on the holy water sprinkler with its ebonized wooden handle shows us that this set has been used more than what the excellent condition brass pieces would lead you to believe. Included in this set are 6 candle holders, a monstrance, a ciborium, a holy water container, a church censer, a boat, a sprinkler with vessel, altar cards, a chalice, an altar bell...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Large Arts & acCrafts Marble & Brass Desk Inkstand with Four Porcelain Inkwells
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique size and great design, double Arts & Crafts inkwell stand.
This is the largest (and heaviest) antique inkstand that we ever came across. For it to be pure Arts and Crafts and...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Brass
Decorative Halfcircle Shaped Bronze Necklace by Hannu Ikonen, Finland, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful bronze pendant with the popular Reindeer Moss look designed by Hannu Ikonen for Valo Koru, Finland 1970s. Naturally patina with dramatic relieffs. Halfcircle shaped. Good v...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Sterling Silver Vintage Neck Ring by N.E. From, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Classic beautiful silver neck ring by Niels Erik From, Denmark, 1960s. Easy to wear and put on / off your neck. Stamped with: Stamped with From 925S.
Special and Classic jewelry i...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Scandinavian Modern Bird Bottle Opener
By Carl Bent
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak wood with brass vintage toy bottle opener from the 1950.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Ceremonial African Sword
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceremonial African sword hand hammered.
Category
1940s Central African Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Circular Vintage Bronze Necklace by Christer Tonnby 1980s Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful vintage circle shaped bronze necklace with arms spread out from the middle with small round bronze decor balls. Designed and made by Chris...
Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Decorative Trumpet Bronze Necklace by Hannu Ikonen, Finland 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful bronze pendant with the popular Reindeer Moss look designed by Hannu Ikonen for Valo Koru, Finland 1970s. Naturally patina with dramatic relieff...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Chess Table with Drawer and Embossed Brass Top
Located in Lisse, NL
Near mint, antique Arts & Crafts chess table with a warm patina.
This striking chess table is another one of our recent, great finds. Not only is this a rare antique table, the hand...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
"Picasso The Early Years 1881-1907" Art Book by Palau i Fabre
Located in North Hollywood, CA
“Picasso The Early Years 1881-1907” book
By PALAU I FABRE, Josep.
New York: Rizzoli, [1981].,
1981. folio. pp.559, [1].
1587 illus. (361 in color).
First Edition of the English ...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Bronze Brooch and Necklace with Melted Look by Studio Else & Paul, Norway, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful bronze brooch or necklace designed by Studio Else & Paul, Hadeland, Oslo - Norway. This is a typical example of the 1970's ‘new’ look and has a Tribe inspired and melted ...
Category
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Russian Antique Kustar Painted Tobacco Box, 1930
Located in South Burlington, VT
From a New England collection and a unique find
Russian antique Kustar painted and incised tobacco box 1930
An all original work of art signed on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Pine
Scandinavian Modern Viking Bottle Opener by Carl Bent
By Carl Bent
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak wood with brass vintage toy bottle opener from the 1950 signed Carl Bent.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
America's Glorious Quilts by Dennis Duke, Hardcover Book
By Beaux Arts Press
Located in North Hollywood, CA
America's Glorious Quilts by Dennis Duke 1989,
Hardcover oversize book with dust jacket.
America's Glorious Quilts coffee table book
by Dennis Duke a...
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Art Nouveau, Hardcover Photo Illustrated Book-Gabriele Fahr-Becker Author
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Nouveau, hardcover photo illustrated book-Gabriele Fahr-Becker Author.
Hardcover edition Art Nouveau by Gabriele Fahr-Becker.
Dust jacket, very good condition, like new.
424p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Les Arts Traditionnels au Maroc by Dr. M. Sijelmassi, Hardcover Book in French
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Les arts traditionnels au Maroc.
(Traditional Arts in Morocco)
(French edition) By Dr. Mohamed Sijelmassi
264 pages, 317 large color photographs of jewelry, furniture, ceramics objec...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Midcentury Ladderlike Silverpendant by NE From 1960s, Denmark
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wonderful pendant silver necklace Danish midcentury designer NE from in the 1960s, Denmark. With horizontal bars lying on top of each other like a ladder. Slig...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Bronze Sacred Heart Sculpture / Statuette of Christ Holding a Scepter
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted holy heart statuette of Jesus of Nazareth.
This meaningful Holy Heart of Christ sculpture is made of bronze and bronze only. It is all hand-cra...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
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
Brass, Copper
Danish Silverring with Lapis Lazuli Stone by Brdr. Bjerring, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A square shaped silver ring with the Afghanistan Lapis Lazuli blue square stone on top embraced by a solid silver band edge holding the stone. Designed an...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Frank Brangwyn, Armchair for the Canadian Pacific Liner 'SS Empress of Britain'
Located in London, GB
Frank Brangwyn. An important armchair.
Brangwyn's last interior designs were for the Canadian Pacific Liner; 'The SS Empress of Britain', which was launched in 1931 by the Prince of Wales, later to be King Edward VIII who renounced his throne to marry Wallis Simpson in 1930.
These armchairs were designed for the 1st class dining room; 'The Salle Jacque Cartier' (see last image) and they were made by H.H. Martyn and Co. Cheltenham. The 1st class dining room was described in the Bulletin of The Decorative Arts Society 1890-1940 as 'In the fully fledge modern restaurant and cinema style of the 1930s'. The Studio in a long article on the liner, discusses and illustrates Brangwyn's Salle Jacques Cartier: 'So architectural it is, so true proportion, so devoid of Extraneous ornament. In contrast to this austerity of line, hue and colour, his great wall paintings are rich in colour; composed in the bold, yet intricate pattern of figure, fruit and flowers that characterizes Mr Brangwyn's decorative works'.
Tragically the liner was sunk in 1940 by a U-boat. Brangwyn also designed marquetry panels for the private dining rooms and they were executed by the Rowley Gallery, he also designed a frieze carved in wood for their gallery façade in 1936.
The armchair has a central under bar below the seat which still has the original bolt and eye to secure the chain to and then to the floor, that would prevent all the chairs from sliding around in stormy weather.
It is lacking ivorene numbered disc which would have sat in the very top of the head rail.
In October 1940 the most famous of the Canadian Pacific Railway liners and flagship of the company's Atlantic Fleet, the Empress of Britain, was attacked and sunk. She was travelling to Glasgow from Suez via South Africa, where she was bombed near the north-west coast of Ireland by a German Focke Wulf Condor plane. When the Condor attacked the Empress of Britain the ship's crew couldn't shoot the plane down and soon the Empress was burning out of control and the Captain C.H. Sapsworth gave the order to abandon ship. 45 people died and the remaining survivors including women and children, were later rescued that day by the British destroyer HMS Echo and the Polish destroyer Burza and 3 British naval trawlers Paynter, Cape Agona and Drangey. The Empress still burning managed to stay afloat and the day after 2 Royal Navy tugs, Marauder and Thames tried to tow her into port with many escort ships around her but in spite of the protection she was given from the escort ships on October 28th, a German U-boat, U-32, managed to get by the escorts un-noticed and torpedoed the crippled Empress. She sank within ten minutes. The Empress of Britain was the largest Allied passenger liner to be sunk and weighing 42,348-tons she was the biggest merchant ship loss of the war. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth had travelled aboard Empress of Britain after their 1939 Royal Tour...
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1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Swedish Decor Silver Bracelet and Ring Set by Willy Käfling, 1971
Located in Stockholm, SE
A great sterling silver arm bracelet and silver ring set by Willy Käfling, Stockholm - Sweden 1971. Beautiful and easy to wear vintage armcuff with beautiful wave desingned patterns ...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
L'art de la Porcelaine en Europe Book, 1984
Located in North Hollywood, CA
L'art de la porcelaine en europe (French) Hardcover – January 1, 1984
by Jan; and Ernould-Gandouet Divis (Author)
The Art of Porcelain in Europe, beautiful objects from the past.
Pub...
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1960s European Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Silverring with a Hook 1950s-1960s Scandinavia
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful and classic silverring with a shape as a hook. Perfect for any occasion. Marked with silverstamp 925. Scandinavian design.
Size: Inner diameter is 17 mm. Thickness of ban...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Two Metal Copper Plates Souvenir of Germany
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two metal copper plates Souvenir of Germany.
One of Cologne, Koln.
Cologne is a major cultural centre for the Rhineland; it hosts more than 30 museums and hundreds of galleries. Exhibitions range from local ancient Roman archeological sites to contemporary graphics and sculpture,
The other one of Aachen, Aachen is the westernmost city in Germany, located near the borders with Belgium and the Netherlands, 61 km (38 mi) west of Cologne[8][9] in a former coal-mining area.[9] One of Germany's leading institutes of higher education in technology,
Each one is numbered.
Handcrafted and hand painted with cast famous German monuments of each city.
Copper with blue sky and some green trees.
Dimensions:
Large oval plate: 9" W x 6.75" H x 0.50" D.
Smaller oval plate: 7.5" W x 5" H x 0.50" D.
The oval cast copper souvenir plates...
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Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Philip Baldwin, Monica Guggisberg In Search Of Clear Lines Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Philip Baldwin, Monica Guggisberg: In Search Of Clear Lines
By Baldwin, Philip And Monica Guggisberg.
With texts by Susanne K. Frantz and Jean Luc Olivié
Published by Editions Benteli, Berne, 1998
Decorative Arts; Art glass oversizes coffee table book...
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1990s European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak, Pine
Scandinavian Porcelain Bing & Grøndahl Coffee Espresso Cup Saucer, Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of six (6) Scandinavian Danish Copenhagen Porcelain coffee espresso or tea demitasse cups and saucers with bird design, by Bing & Grondahl, circa early to mid-20th ce...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button the Making of the Motion Picture Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button:
The making of the motion picture hardcover illustrated book
December 2, 2008
by David Fincher (Author), Eric Roth...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Triangle Silver Earrings by Rey Urban, Sweden, 1957
By Rey Urban
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful pair of vintage triangle sterling silver ear rings by Rey Urban, Stockholm, Sweden, 1957. These beautiful ear rings are decorated with a small pink stone in the middle and ...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Sterling Silver
Danish Modernist Leaf Brooch in Gold and with Akoya Pearl by Herman Siersbøl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A delicate Danish brooch in shape of a 8-carat gold leaves balanced with Akoya Pearl. Designed by Herman Siersbøl in Denmark during the 1960s. It is st...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Silver Ring with Middle Tigereye Stone by Arvo Saarela, Sweden, 1974
Located in Stockholm, SE
Charming silver ring with a round tigereye stone embraced by "silver claws" designed by silversmith Arvo Saarela in 1974, Enköping, Sweden.
Suitable for every occasion and adjustabl...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Silver
Vintage Flower Silver Necklace by Bronsil AB, 1970s, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely flower silver necklace made by Bronsil AB in Köping, Sweden, 1970s. The pendant has shape as a water lily with seven petals. Marked: SGP 925.
Size: Total length including the...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Danish Modernist Leaf Brooch in Gold with Akoya Pearl by Herman Siersbøl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A delicate Danish brooch in shape of a 8-carat gold leaf with Akoya Pearl. Designed by Herman Siersbøl in Denmark during the 1960s. It is stamped HS HS...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Vintage George VI Arts & Crafts Style English Sterling Silver Chalice
By J. Wippell & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage George VI English sterling silver chalice in the Arts & Crafts style; an addition to our religious silverware collection.
This exceptio...
Category
1940s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
"Japanese Print Its Evolution and Essence" Book by Muneshige Narazaki
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Japanese print: its evolution and essence
Book by Muneshige Narazaki.
"In this book the author attempts to place the Japanese print in a very broad historical setting. He has str...
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1970s Japanese Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large 19th Century Tanggu Drum, Traditional Taiko Japanese Drum
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great decorator piece, strong presence, pictures do no justice.
Tanggu drum.
The tanggu (堂鼓; pinyin: tánggǔ, pronounced [tʰɑ̌ŋkù]; literally "ceremo...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Animal Skin
"Women Photographers at National Geographic" Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
"Women Photographers at National Geographic".
Hardcover book, September 1, 2000
Celebrating the women who have helped make National Geographic one ...
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Early 2000s American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century French Arts & Crafts Handmade Kite Shield
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century French Arts & Crafts handmade kite shield
An unusual piece made in France in the Arts & Crafts style, can be wall hung, the shield is curved and Kite Shaped, it is de...
Category
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Early 20th Century Burled Birch Wood and Mahogany Tobacco Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
Smoking may be passé but collecting antique tobacco pieces is never bad for your health. This unique tobacco box in the shape of a barrel is made of highly figured burled birch wood ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Birch, Mahogany
Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Modernist Necklace Alton Sweden, 1968
By Alton
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
Vintage Scandinavian Gold Cufflinks, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Square rounded of solid gold cufflinks made from 14-carat yellow gold. Nordic minimalism and purity comes alive in this subtle pair of vintage 197...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Gold
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.
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German Wood Horse
Museum Of Modern Art Collectible Chairs
Antique Constellation
Royal Carriage
Antique Iron Wheel
Art Deco Cosmetics
Brown Earth Globe
Antique Cast Iron Art Collectibles
Box Wheels
Antique Iron Press