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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Hollywood Regency
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Wall Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century modern wall cross is a quintessential example of European studio pottery from the 1950s. Handcrafted by a skilled artisan, it showcases the raw beauty of ceramic art...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Babe Ruth Vintage Baseball Slugger "The Bambino" Sculpture, Original Paint
Located in South Burlington, VT
Babe Ruth "The Bambino" Slugger New York Yankees "Pin Stripes" sculpture in original cream, black, green, and red hand painted colors.
Babe Ruth was called "Bambino" as a nickname, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Luxury 'Medici' Box by S.T. DUPONT, Limited Edition
By S.T. Dupont
Located in NICE, FR
Luxury set by ST DUPONT comprising 3 lighters, 1 fountain pen, 1 ballpoint pen, and a table clock from the Dupont "Medici" line in platinum produced as a limited edition.
This limi...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Platinum
Pair of ww2 polished steel German rangefinder flak binoculars
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of ww2 polished steel German rangefinder flak binoculars circa 1941.
Good quality pair of binoculars used in the second world war for directing accurate flak fire for anti airc...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mid-Century Original 1970s Givenchy Precious Stone Choker Necklace
Located in San Diego, CA
Hubert de Givenchy established the House of Givenchy in 1952 in Paris. The young designer quickly gained attention for his elegant and sophisticated designs, characterized by a blend...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Modernist Iron Nesting Incense Bowls or Ashtray
Located in San Diego, CA
Iron nesting incense bowls or ashtrays with a design reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright's logo. Wonderful patina. 1950s
Category
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
1960 Hans Hansen Design Danese Collana e Bracciale Cuori Argento
By Hans Hansen
Located in Brescia, IT
Collana e Bracciale in Argento
Danimarca, 1950
Raro set in Argento 925
Ottima Fattura
Design Senza Tempo
COLLANA
Lunghezza Massima: 53 cm circa / Minima 42 cm circa
BRACCIALE
Lun...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Mid-Century, Waldorf Wooden Sheep with Brown Sheep Fur
By Peter Kraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cute, Mid-Century, decorative sheep by Waldorf with genuine brown sheep wool and a carved wood face and legs. Vintage accent piece with leather ears and light patina. In original co...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
40 inch vintage Pinokkio by Giocattoli Brevettati Galetti 1960's, Italy
Located in The Hague, NL
Offering a beautiful, large Pinocchio made of solid wood,
A great 100 cm high and al parts are movable.
He has only suffered a few injuries over the years and created beautiful pat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pine
Early 19th c.Medical Teaching Device- Shadowboxed Wax Fetus Models c.1800-1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Two early 19th century British wax models of a fetuses with attached placenta. Used as a medical teaching device. Numbered and attached to a velvet background. In a sealed woo...
Category
Early 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Vintage Mechanical tin plated wind up Sparrow Bird toy - 1960's - China
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Vintage wind-up Sparrow toy with a mechanical tinplated clockwork mechanism - 1960s
Manufactured in China in the late 1960s, this sparrow toy features a...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal, Tin
Six Le Cirque N.Y. Custom Villeroy & Boch Square Plates Monkey with Gems
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From pasta primavera to world-renowned decadent desserts, Le Cirque's ubiquitous reputation for presenting its fine dining fare with whimsy and fun, landed it on the map of must-dine...
Category
20th Century German Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Playbox Record Player by Philips and Medea, 1974
Located in Lasne, BE
Record player that can be closed into a cube and opened by moving the baffles apart. Vinyl and cassette playback possible. It is also possible to connect the telephone via Bluethoot....
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Teak Pianette by Louis Zwicki, c. 1960's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Step back in time with this masterfully-crafted Danish Mid-Century Teak Pianette by the renowned Louis Zwicki. From the heart of the 1960's, a period when design and craftsmanship me...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Teak
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver Matchbook Cover/Match Holder by Tiffany & Co.
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century american cased sterling silver flip matchbook cover/match holder by Tiffany & Co.
By: Tiffany & Co.
Material: metal, silver, silver plate, sterling silver
Technique...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
1980s Original Gorgeous Playing Cards Box by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Original gorgeous playing cards box by Piero Fornasetti in walnut wood . It's in excellent condition and includes two packs of Dal Negro cards. The box is signed on the botto...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Cute Midcentury Rubber Italian Squeeking Toy, Ca. 1950s
Located in Schagen, NL
Cute Little Rubber Squeeking Toy, which we believe, features a Lamb. The Lamb features a rotable head which is quite uncommon. Lovely piece which remains in good condition, a working...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rubber
MCM Newton's Cradle "Swinging Wonder" Executive Desk Game
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage MCM "Swinging Wonder" executive desk game, circa 1960s. This item is in very good vintage condition with original label and measure...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
American Mid Century Atomic Age Walnut & Brass Wall Thermometer & Baromether
By Springfield Armory
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic wall Thermometer by Springfield circa 1950s, nice walnut case in great condition working.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Lovely Italian Midcentury Rubber Toy, Lamb, Ca. 1950s
Located in Schagen, NL
Absolutely Lovely, this little Lamb Squeeker Toy, manufactured in Italy. The piece shows some signs of age and use, for instance some paint loss to the nose and an unfortunately not ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rubber
Memoirs: Year of Decisions and Years of Trial and Hope, Signed by Harry Truman
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Truman, Harry. Memoirs by Harry S. Truman: Year of Decisions [and] Years of Trial and Hope. New York: Doubleday & Company, 1955-1956. Special Kansas City Limited Edition. Two Volumes...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Hans Gugelot designed radio for Braun, 1955
By Braun, Hans Gugelot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Radio "Super" G11 by Swiss designer Hans Gugelot for Braun in 1955. Braun is of course well known for their iconic, Dieter Rams designed, audio equipment. This piece is not tested, w...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Aperture Photography Magazine Collection of 6 Early Issues 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
Aperture Photography Magazine Collection of 6 Early Issues 1950s.
Not real familiar with rating condition of magazines and books. Please ask any questions. Appear to be in nice condition as a set with some minor wear.
APERTURE: Volume 5, Number 1
Published by Aperture, Rochester, New York, 1957
8vo., 42 pp, illustrations from photographs. Pictorial stiff wrappers. Fine. Includes an editorial and an essay, "Peeled Paint, Cameras and Happenstance" by Minor White; a continuation of "More Books for the Creative Photographer"; Part 3 of "The Education of Picture Minded Photographers"; Beaumont Newhall on "Teaching the History of Photography"; and a portfolio "Ellis Island" by Shirley Burden with his, and Lewis Hine's images. Covers illustrated by Walter Snyder and Ansel Adams.
Aperture Vol. 4 No. 1.
Rochester, NY: Aperture, 1956. First edition. Softcover.
An early issue of this long running photography magazine. Features a selection from "Creative Photography - 1956 with text by Van Deren Coke. Includes images by Charles Sheeler, Arnold Newman, Reva Brooks...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Picasso à L'oeuvre – Photographs by Edward Quinn 1965 Book
By Edward Quinn 1, Roland Penrose
Located in London, GB
Picasso à L'oeuvre – Photographs by Edward Quinn 1965
Published by Manesse-Verlag, 1965.
An intimate photographic biography by Edward Quinn with text written by Roland Penrose.
Wonderful photographs capturing Picasso working and relaxing, from his finished pieces to his home and studio - including intimate interior and still life shots...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare Mid-Century Modernist Sterling Silver Petal Earrings By Art Smith
By Art Smith
Located in Brooklyn, US
Exceptional and rare sterling silver petal earrings designed by Greenwich Village modernist jeweler Art Smith in the 1950's. Smith is considered a master jewelers during the modernis...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Kay Bojesen Vintage Puffin
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Krefeld, DE
Vintage and early puffin designed by Kay Bojesen. It is marked with the old sticker: Kay Bojesen copyright Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Vintage Hand Drum Wooden Base
Located in Seattle, WA
Possibly Rawhide as the Stretched Fabric on Top of Drum. Five Direction Handles. Intricate Knotting at the Bottom to Secure the Top Fabric.Possibly Native American Origin. Vintage Co...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 20th Century English Made Large Mahogany Pond Yacht c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A fantastic Gaff Cutter pond yacht, lovely “bread and butter“ wood hull construction dating to the first part of the 20th Century. Bread and butter construction is when planks of woo...
Category
1930s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Nickel Silver Cigar, Cigarette or 420 Cutter in the form of a Repoussé Duck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nickel Silver Cigar, Cigarette or 420 Cutter in the form of a Repoussé Duck
A wonderfully decorative piece, also in great working condition to cut 420 or Cigars. A compliment to
...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Le Corbusier Der Modulor Book, 1956
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Der Modulor book. Le Corbusier published Le Modulor in 1948, followed by Modulor 2 in 1955. These works were first published in English as The ...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Silver Jorma Laine Turun Hopea 1973 Necklace Pendant
By Jorma Laine
Located in Buffalo, NY
Jorma Laine (1930-2002) was a Finnish jewelry designer, whose work in bronze and silver (more seldom gold) is easily recognizable. He developed a style of his own, very modernistic a...
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Asprey & Co. London Guilloche Wafer Petrol Lighter In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Wafer petrol pocket lighter designed by Asprey & Company.
Beautiful wafer lighter, created in London England by the luxury house of Asprey & Company Limited, back in the 1963. Crafted during the post-war period with a rectangular shape in solid .925/.999 sterling silver The lighted is embellished with an amazing engine turned guilloche decorations and is fully dismountable for servicing. Fitted on top with push semi automatic button. Excellent craftmanship depicting an odd and geometric shape, It is in perfect condition with no dents or previous restorations.
Weight: 43.50 Grams, (27.88 Dwt).
Measurements: 56 mm by 39 mm by 6.5 mm (2.20 x 1.53 x 0.26 Inches).
Hallmarks All parts are stamped with British crown marks, the lion head mark for the city of London, the maker's mark A&Co. Ltd. associated to Asprey, the mark for the assay of the .925 silver, the letter H for the years 1963-1964 and signed, "ASPREY LONDON MADE IN ENGLAND Y7 A&CO LTD H REGD No. 856727".
Asprey
The company was established in England in Mitcham, Surrey, in 1781. Founded as a silk printing business by William Asprey, it soon became a luxury emporium. In 1841, William Asprey's elder son Charles went into partnership with a stationer located on London's Bond Street. In 1847, the family broke with this partner and moved into 167 New Bond Street, the premises Asprey occupies today. From its central London location, Asprey advertised 'articles of exclusive design and high quality, whether for personal adornment or personal accompaniment and to endow with richness and beauty the table and homes of people of refinement and discernment.' An early specialty was dressing cases. Asprey crafted traditional cases and designs, mostly in leather, suitable for the new style of travel ushered in by railways. As the business grew, the company acquired manufacturing facilities and hired silversmith, goldsmith, jewelers and watchmakers. In the 1920's, commissions poured in from around the world, from American millionaire J. P. Morgan to potentates such as the Maharaja of Patiala, who commissioned a huge teak travelling trunk for each of his wives, in which each trunk was fitted with solid silver washing and bathing utensils with waterspouts of ornate tiger head and lined with blue velvet. Asprey cigarette...
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Functional Tesla AS20 Phone 1979, Československo
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- Fully functional
- Tesla manufacturer
- Scratched, see photo-
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Large Metal Wall Mounted Sailboat Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large Sailboat sculpture for wall Mount in mixed metal. A sailboat with a gray metal hull and iron sails and rigging. With projecting loops on the back for hanging.
L. 33", H. 44"
...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
The Martian Chronicles, Signed by Ray Bradbury, Limited Edition #1195/2000
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Bradbury, Ray. The Martian Chronicles. Avon: The Limited Editions Club, 1974. Signed by Ray Bradbury and Joseph Mugnaini. Limited Edition #1,195/2,000. Quarto, original silk-screened...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Paper
Vintage WW2 Era Genco "Four Aces" Military Pilot Pinball Machine Back Glass
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage back glass was made by Genco of the United States for their 'Four Aces" military inspired pinball arcade game. The back glass is presumably silk screened in multiple col...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Jean Dubuffet , Cerceaux ‘Sorcellent Limited Edition, 1st 1967
Located in London, GB
Jean Dubuffet. Cerceaux ‘Sorcellent by Max Loreau. Edition Jeanne Bucher, Editions Beyeler, Paris, 1967. Limited edition of 800 of which this is no. 496.
Contains 20 original colo...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
VINTAGE 1970's CHURCHILL AIREDALE GALLERY JUKEBOX HIDDEN IN CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rather unique 1970’s Airedale Jukebox with Churchill selection panel and pair of speakers
Please note ...
Category
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage 20th Century Dutch Fixed Gear Bicycle, Amsterdam c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An impeccably restored Dutch fixed gear bicycle from 20th-century Amsterdam. Crafted in the 1950s, it boasts polished metal mudguards, a chain guard, and vintage-style handlebars. It...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Baier German 1947 Army Truck Lighter Cigarette Holder And Ashtray In Aluminum
Located in Miami, FL
Army Truck Lighter, Cigarette case & ashtray by Walter Baier Company.
Beautiful large sized aluminum lighter by the Baier Company, in the shape of a...
Category
1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
HMV Model 2107 (RCA 45-J) 45 rpm record player turntable, bakelite 1950s classic
By RCA Victor, HMV
Located in London, GB
His Masters Voice (HMV), UK (manufacturer)
Model 2107A (RCA 45-J equivalent) 45rpm record player with record-changer facility
Manufactured under licence from RCA Victor
Designed 1949...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bakelite
Large Set of 8 Vintage Lab Sieves, English, Brass, Stacking, Scientific, C.1965
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large set of 8 vintage laboratory sieves. An English, brass stacking scientific apparatus, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1965.
Fascinating set with superb period a...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
20th Century European Foosball / Football Table c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This mid-20th-century foosball table, with its captivating two-tone color scheme of black legs and a hardwood body, embodies an era when it was a centerpiece in Italy's bustling Mart...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Vintage Gymnasium Bench, English, Pine, Suede, Window Seat, Dining Room, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage gymnasium bench. An English, pine and suede window seat, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.
Versatile bench graced with character, quality and nostalgic...
Category
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Suede, Pine
1950s Wall Unit Vornado Grey Electric Window Fan
By Vornado
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Vintage Wall Unit Vornado Gray Electric Window Fan
18 h 37 w (open) 25.5 w closed x 9.5 d
Preowned unrestored vintage condition.
Tested and working.
Refer to all images please.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Owl Money Bank
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Money Bank of an Owl in Italian Silver Plate.
This charming money bank comes in two parts that is easily opened. This bank is very functiona...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid Century Modern German record player, radio by Siemens , 1950s
By Siemens
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid Century Modern German record player, radio by Siemens , 1950s
The radio is in fully functional.
Dimensions:
43 D x 120 W x 111 H
It is in good vintage condition, however,...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Teak
Red ceramic wall cross handmade in Europe
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic cross is a quintessential representation of mid-century modern design, realized by a skilled European studio pottery artist. The cross features a simplistic yet profound...
Category
1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
1980s Gorgeous Piero Fornasetti Backgammon in Excellent condition. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Piero Fornasetti backgammon for Dal Negro in walnut wood , the set is in excellent condition and includes four dices, the doubling cube, two dice shaker, all 30 checke...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Vintage Mah-jong Set, Chinese, Cased Gaming Set, Bamboo, Mid 20th Century, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Mah-jong set. A Chinese, walnut cased gaming set, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Appealing walnut and bamboo set with accessories
Displays a desirable...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
EVANS 1952 For Loyal Automatic Table Lighter In the Shape Of Large Leather Boot
Located in Miami, FL
Automatic table lighter designed by Evans.
Stunning automatic lighter, created in America by the Evans Company, back in the 1952. This very handsome piece has been crafted in the shape of a boot, most probably as a promotional item by the Loyal Boots Company. It is made in genuine cordovan leather and chromed steel. These full automatic Evans lighters...
Category
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Blue Clown Head Cookie Jar, USA, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare survivor from late 1950s or early 60s comes this large canister in the shape of a clown bear head. It measures 25 cm in height and 17 cm in width. Originally made as a toy beach/sand toy...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Wall Cross - Black, White, Red - Handmade Studio Pottery, Europe
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century wall crucifix is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship. The elongated cross, maintaining consistent proportions, is hand-painted in semi-glossy black. The Christ f...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Miriam Haskell Trembler Brooch
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
1950s Haskell trembler brooch.
Gilt metal filigree oak leaves are interspersed with clusters of rhinestone berries and highlighted by three larger stone...
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Astro, Great War
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial spotter's refractor in leather case, dating to the Great War period, circa 1915.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky
An attractive telescope with quality leather protective case
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
Rich tan coloured leather dresses the primary barrel and sun shade
Of 3 draw type, opening with a reassured action to each tube
Clear, bright objective lens with a diameter of 48mm (2")
Quality, matching leather dust cup present for the objective and eyepiece
The eyepiece finished with concentric ring turning
Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass Captains Stand...
Category
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Pipe Holder, Austria 1950s. Solid brass, leather strapping
Located in Köln, NW
Mid Century Pipe Holder by Carl Auböck, Vienna. 1950s.
The pipe holder was made in the Carl Auböck workshops from solid brass and leather.
Outstanding quality.
Fine decorative collec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Danish Design Midcentury Rosewood Pianette by Louis Zwicki, 1950s
Located in Elshout, NL
Danish design
A rare Danish midcentury pianette made of gorgeous rosewood with damper. It is called pianette due to the 82 keys rather than the standard 88 of a full size piano. This...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rosewood
Carl Auböck Model #5617 'Peanut' Brass Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #5617 'Peanut' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass.
Price is per ite...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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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