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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Baroque
Breitling watch - Avi Co-pilot 765 from 1960
By Breitling
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
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
#13/99 Limited Edition by A$AP Rocky GUFRAMINI X HOMMEMADE Shroom Cactus Mini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Limited edition #13/99
Gufram presents the miniaturised version of the Shroom CACTUS® created in collaboration with A$AP Rocky and the artist’s new design studio HOMMEMADE Exactly a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
Saint or Virgin to dress. Wood, metal. Spanish school, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Saint or Virgin to dress. Wood, metal. Spanish school, 17th century.
It has faults.
The female figure stands (with her right leg forward) on a small polygonal base. Made of partial...
Category
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Other
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Virgin Mary (dress-up). Wood, etc. Spanish school, 17th century and later.
Located in Madrid, ES
Virgin of Dress. Carved and polychrome wood, etc. Spanish school, 17th century; later clothing.
Has damage.
Polychrome wood carving of the type of dress or dress that has a series ...
Category
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
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
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
Gold Men's Ring with Intaglio Portrait in Carnelian
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This handsome, brushed 14-karat gold men's ring features an intaglio male portrait in carnelian.
Size 8, Weight 18.00 dwt.
Category
1950s Unknown Baroque Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Hand-colored 16th century copy of the famous Moerentorf Bible
By Henry Moret
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
Publisher: Daniel Vervliet and Hendrik Swingen for Jan I Moretus & Jan I van Keerberghen
Place / Date: Antwerp, 1599
Biblia sacra. Dat is de geheele heylighe schrifture bed...
Category
16th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, 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
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
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
Virgin with Child. Terracotta. 20th century, after 17th century models.
Located in Madrid, ES
Virgin with Child. Terracotta. 20th century, following models from the 17th century.
Figure of Virgin with Child Jesus, made following common models in Spanish Baroque sculpture of ...
Category
20th Century Spanish Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Terracotta
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
17th-18th Century Baroque Religious French Lamb of God
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful hand carved lamb of god ( Agnus Dei)
France, circa 1650-1750.
Very rare and beautiful original period piece. To my opinion color/ gilding once restored.
Weathered, small lo...
Category
17th Century French Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Ruhlmann, Art Deco Genius, French Book, 2002 Exhibition in Museum des Années 30
By Rhulmann
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ruhlmann, Genie de l'Art Deco (Ruhlmann Art Deco Genius), a special edition of the French magazine L'estampille, L'Objet d'Art published during the e...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Italian Religious Giltwood Reliquary Relief Carved Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A rare antique Italian giltwood framed reliquary. 18th/19th century, hand carved giltwood frame housing an exceptional relief carving, d...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bone, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Shrine Retablo Baroque Carved and Painted Wood
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Antique Mid 18th Century Brazilian Baroque Shrine
Solid carved and painted brazilian cedar wood.
Richly carved and painted . All original patina from t...
Category
18th Century Brazilian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cedar
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
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
18th Century Baroque Shrine
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Solid carved and painted wood shrine and a pair of amphoras with flowers.
Collector's piece ! Full with flowers and details. Lovely pieces !
- Dimensions shrine: 31.7 inches H x 15 1...
Category
1750s Brazilian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cedar
18th Century Carved And Painted Wooden Crucifix From France
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An early 18th Century antique hand carved and polychromed hand painted table crucifix from France with its original patina preserved.
This crucifix could possible date back as early ...
Category
Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fruitwood
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
18th Century Giltwood and Polychrome Painted Putti / Cherub
Located in Hastings, GB
Hand carved winged German Baroque Putti, water gilded over applied gesso, the face and head polychrome painted. Small hanging loop to the back of the head.
Width 26cm x Height 19cm ...
Category
Late 18th Century German Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood
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
GUFRAMINI Pratone by Ceretti, Derossi & Rosso - 1stdibs New York
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The mini Pratone® plays with the juxtaposition of a "large-small" proportion by reducing to 7/8 the giant Pratone that was designed in 1972 by Ceretti, Derossi, and Rosso, and exhibited that year at the MoMA as part of the Italy: The New Domestic Landscape exhibition. Just like the original version, the base of the "mini" sculpture shows the writing ‘Pratone’ on one of the sides, and 42 soft stems stretching in different directions complete the radical look of this little icon.
As if in a fairy tale, the Gufram icons have become smaller and have now turned into Guframini®! The most radical Italian design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
GUFRAMINI Pratone by Ceretti, Derossi & Rosso
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The mini Pratone® plays with the juxtaposition of a "large-small" proportion by reducing to 7/8 the giant Pratone that was designed in 1972 by Ceretti, Derossi, and Rosso, and exhibited that year at the MoMA as part of the Italy: The New Domestic Landscape exhibition. Just like the original version, the base of the "mini" sculpture shows the writing ‘Pratone’ on one of the sides, and 42 soft stems stretching in different directions complete the radical look of this little icon.
As if in a fairy tale, the Gufram icons have become smaller and have now turned into Guframini®! The most radical Italian design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Foam
Spanish 17/ 18th Century Hand Carved Group of Baroque Winged Angel Heads
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Hand carved group of winged angelheads. Wonderful traces of paint are visible and the wood has a gorgeous natural patina due to its high age
Spain, circa 1650-1750 Weathere...
Category
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
A natural striped Chambered Nautilus Half Shell displayed in a Black Tabernacle
Located in Leesburg, VA
A natural striped Chambered Nautilus Half Shell displayed in a Black Wooden Tabernacle
Nautilus Pompulus
Philippines; harvested in the 20th century
The wood tabernacle, late 20th ce...
Category
Late 20th Century American Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell, Wood
Gorgeous 18th Century Baroque South American Floral Shrine
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Lovely 18th Century shrine in polychrome cedar. Rectangular box, topped by a cut pediment carved with flowers, flanked by a pair of tips – like simplified obelisks. Sides and pair of...
Category
Late 18th Century Brazilian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cedar
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
17th-18th Century Italian Hand carved Wooden Reliquary Bust of a Saint
Located in Buisson, FR
Spectacular and very decorative piece. Large hand carved wooden reliquary bust of a saint. Beautiful weathered color and gilding. Small losses/Old repairs and without the relics. Ita...
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
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
Maharam Bear by PIN-UP
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bear by PIN-UP
001 Terracotta
Initially created for PIN–UP’s Fall/Winter 2016/2017 issue, the Bear is handmade by a small-scale Canadian produ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Maharam Bear by PIN-UP
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bear by PIN-UP
008 Nightfall
Initially created for PIN–UP’s Fall/Winter 2016/2017 issue, the Bear is handmade by a small-scale Canadian produc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
17th-18th Century Italian Hand carved Wooden Reliquary Bust of a Saint
Located in Buisson, FR
Spectacular and very decorative piece. Large carved wooden reliquary bust of a Saint. Beautiful weathered paint and gilding. Small losses / old repairs and without the relics. Italy ...
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Alnmått (Cubit measure) in iron with gilded details. Baroque, dated 1731
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish Alnmått (Cubit measure) in iron with gilded details. Baroque, dated 1731. Provenance: Baron Carl Emanuel Cederström, great collector during the mid-19th Century in Sweden.
W...
Category
1730s Swedish Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Crystal Cigar 420 Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A simple and sophisticated crystal cigar ashtray. A compliment to the bar, smoking room, desk or work station.
Can be used for cigars, or 420... and also can be a pocket tray r cat...
Category
20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal
Hermanos Calavera Jefe in Oiled Mahogany 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, Mahogany, Maple, Oak
Cigarette Case Black Baroque style hand engraving Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular cigarette case with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver with Baroque style hand engraving and black fired enamel, Russian niello type. Measurement cm. 5.8 x 9 x 1...
Category
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Foam
Hermanos Calavera Conquistador in Oiled Mahogany by Miguel &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, Mahogany, Wood
Rare 17th Century South American Shrine
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Rare 17th Century Cedar Shrine.
Straight box with padded doors. Interior with decorative arch in the shape of a portal.
Dimensions in centimeters: 52cm W x 26,50 cm D x 71 cm H.
Th...
Category
Late 17th Century Brazilian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cedar
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
Bruce Weber Branded Youth and Other Stories National Portrait Gallery Book
By Bruce Weber
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
Burl Maple Italian Humidor with Drawer and Interior Divider
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully detailed Humidor made of Burl Maple. The finish is high gloss and stunning. A 1' drawer for accessories, comes with a cigar cutter and box of matches.
The piece is a...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Maple, Burl
Kiki and Montparnasse 1900-1930, French Book by Billy Kluver, 1989
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
Kiki et Montparnasse 1900-1930 (Kiki and Montparnasse 1900-1930), a French book by Billy Kluver and Julie Martin.
Kiki Montparnasse or the ennobled bohemian. The surprising story tel...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Italian 18th Century Hand Carved And Silvered Wooden Baroque Reliquary
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and detailed reliquary holder with its beautiful weathered original silver,
Italy, circa 1750. Weathered and small losses and old repairs.
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
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
GUFRAMINI Broken Mirror Miniature by Snarkitecture - Black
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Miniature in a 1:8 scale made of polyurethane foam.
Guframini are made with molds that faithfully reproduce Bocca, Cactus, Pratone and Broken Mirror: each "mini" creation is made of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Foam
The Dream Come True - Great Houses of Los Angeles
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Dream Come True - Great Houses of Los Angeles, text by Brendan Gill, photographs by Derry Moore. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Stated first U.S. edition. Published in 1980 by L...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
18th Century Gold Processional Religious Church Cross
Located in Hastings, GB
Wonderfully ornate gilt gesso over carved wood processional cross, probably northern Italy late 18th century. The large floral wreath with carved gilt ribbons, a small cross to the c...
Category
1780s Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
GUFRAMINI Broken Mirror Miniature by Snarkitecture - White
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Miniature in a 1:8 scale made of polyurethane foam.
Guframini are made with molds that faithfully reproduce Bocca, Cactus, Pratone and Broken Mirror: each "mini" creation is made of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Foam
Luxury Ebony Wood and Bronze Dugout by William Stuart for Costantini Design
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Luxury Ebony Wood and Bronze Dugout with One Hitter by William Stuart for Costantini Design
3.75" H x 1.75 W x 0.5" D
Costantini founder William Stuart has bought, lost, gifted and abandoned dozens of dugouts throughout his adult life.
We have a limited edition of two in ebony wood available now.
Compatible with most pipes for sale at most smoke shops and designed specially for discreet and handy transport and use of marijuana. It includes a ceramic pipe simulated to look like a cigarette.
Made with love in Argentina where most people don't know what this is (yet).
About William Stuart:
William C Stuart...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Hand Painted Red, Blue and Green Stained Glass Church Panel
Located in Hastings, GB
Antique stained glass church panel French in origin exact age unknown, mid to late 19th century.
Beautiful hand painted designs across the vib...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stained Glass
Richard Meier Architect Volume 4
Located in Clermont, FL
"Richard Meier, Architect, Vol. 4: 2000-2004,"
Soft cover 1st publication by Rizzoli Publishing; 432 pages
Book contains no markings on any sort on its pages.
No loose pages. Bin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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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