Skip to main content

Collectibles and Curiosities

122
1,813
39
34
to
317
895
891
1,886
1,883
1,884
966
871
824
553
459
311
251
206
196
165
155
84
65
52
47
41
47
29
1,737
73
64
1,146
370
1
4
26
86
289
282
231
44
29
936
453
315
218
210
1,206
496
419
263
207
58
41
17
14
13
Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Rococo
Telefono in Ceramica Limoges, Anni 70
Located in Felino, IT
Telefono in ceramica Limonge, funzionante con vecchia presa telefono. in buono stato, ma ci sono 2 parti incollate. una sotto al microfono voce ed una nella cornetta. le parti sono c...
Category

1970s French Rococo Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Kay Bojesen Beech Toy Wagon 'a Family Trip', 1950s, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This Wagon designed by Kay Bojesen in the 1950s features four characters in a wagon: mother, father and their two sons. This items has been loved and played with for many years and t...
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beech

Large Amberstone Silver ring from the 1950s, Scandinavia
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely and large Silver ring with a big beautiful oval amber stone covering the top. Nice and elegant silverbase. Scandinavian. fro around the 1950-60s. Modernism. Inner diameter is ...
Category

1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Silver

Aldo Tura Goat Skin, Brass and Wood Italian Pipe Shaped Tobacco Box, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury tobacco box in goatskin, brass and wood with the shape of a pipe. This fantastic item was designed by Aldo Tura in Cusano Milanino Italy for Macabo during the 1940...
Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Pair of Wooden Javelins from Karhu, 1950s
Located in Vienna, Austria
A pair of wooden javelins from the 1950s, from Karhu, Finnland. Made from oak with a grip out of rope. The company Karhu has a rich history in track and field...
Category

1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Gold Cufflinks from Bernhard Hertz, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Along with Georg Jensen and Anton Michelsen Bernhard Hertz is probably one of the most internationally known gold- and silversmiths. This because he designed af number of Tiffany & C...
Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

1960s Remington Rifle Life Size Advertising Dummy Board Seated Bond/ Mod Girl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and possibly one-of-a-kind advertising piece from the 1960s, the Remington Rifle Life Size Advertising Dummy Board. This custom store advert...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Brass Heart Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist heart keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck ...
Category

20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Unusual Giant Comb, Barbershop Sign, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large unique comb that hang outside a Barbershop in Esbjerg, Denmark. From circa 1950-1980. It is made from solid aluminium and is a rather precise and detailed imitation of the vi...
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

H. Nils 1970 Denmark Modernism Geometric Round Ashtray Cup .925 Sterling Silver
By H. Nils
Located in Miami, FL
An ashtray cup designed by H. Nils. Vintage geometric piece, created in Denmark, by H. Nils back in the 1970's. This modernism ashtray has been crafted, with very sleek and sharp ...
Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Midcentury Squared White Travertine Marble Italian Ashtray After Mannelli, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant midcentury squared white travertine marble ashtray. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s after Fratelli Mannelli. This wonderful item took inspirati...
Category

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

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Mid-20th Century Wood Virgin Statue
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century traditional virgin statue made of wood. Made in Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and us...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Set Of 3 Miniature Amber And Silver Harley Davidson Style Motor Bikes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of 3 Miniature Amber and Silver Harley Davidson Style Motor Bikes 925 stamped silver.
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Softbound Program "The Art of Alexander Calder" Long Beach Museum of Art 1970
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice softbound program from Alexander Calder's 1970 exhibition at the Long Beach Museum of Art in Long Beach, CA from January 11, 1970 to February 8, 1970. The program is in go...
Category

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

Materials

Paper

Religious Plaque or Icon of Mary in Brass on Wood
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and simple religious plaque or icon of Mary the mother of Jesus. The piece is bas-relief in brass on a wood plaque, circa 1960s.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

"Surfiings Golden Age 1960 - 1969" Grannis Book Signed by Mike Doyle, Others
Located in San Diego, CA
"Surfiings Golden Age 1960 - 1969" Grannis first edition book by Jeff Girard signed by surf pioneers Mike Doyle, Corky Carroll, Steve Pezman and LeRoy "Gran...
Category

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

Materials

Paper

Vintage Trio 1960s Black White Orange Enamel Flower Brooches One Crown Trifari
Located in Topeka, KS
For you, a trio of vintage 1960s enamel flower brooches. One black and gold-tone crown Trifari daisy, a white unsigned gardenia, and an orange and gold-tone unsigned petal flower. Th...
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter, Silver Plated, Made in England
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare 1950s Half-Giant Dunhill aquarium table lighter (made in England) with silver plated metal work Each of these lighters are very rare and unique as they were hand carved and p...
Category

1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate

Collection of 6 Vintage Issues of Masters of World of Architecture, 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Great collection of 6 issues of Masters of World of Architecture. These issues date back to 1960 and each focuses on a particular architecture icon that is discussed and analyzed wit...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

18th century Portrait of Lady Oil on Canvas in Giltwood Frame
Located in Savannah, GA
English oil on canvas portrait dating from the late 1700s painted in the manor of Joshua Reynolds. We believe the giltwood frame could be the original as it is right for the period. ...
Category

1790s English Rococo Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Vintage Painted Beech Zebra Figurine by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wooden toy zebra figurine. Material: Beech. Color: White and black. Design: Kay Bojesen. Origin: Denmark. Period: Manufactured in the 1950s (Designed i...
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beech

Midcentury Walnut and Brass Kaliedoscope
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique midcentury kaliedoscope made of walnut wood, a brass ring and glass ball. The piece is very high quality and presents some amazing images when held up to the l...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

20th Century Tennis Player Bronze Sculpture / Trophy, Italy, 1930s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Midcentury tennis player bronze sculpture / Trophy. Italy, 1930s. Very nice Italian bronze figure. Mounted over black Portoro marble.
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1970s Original Gorgeous Playing Cards Box by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original astonishing playing cards box by Piero Fornasetti in walnut wood . It's in excellent condition and includes two packs of vintage Dal Negro cards, 7 dices, and chips. T...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Unique Mid Century Sport Gymnastic Rings, Around 1960s / Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s - Completely good original condition.
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage 1957 Chicago World Metallurgical Congress Brass Medal Badge Pin 4.5"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century brass medal / badge / brooch pin from the 1957 Chicago World Metallurgical Congress. American Society for Metals, R.J. Raudebaugh, USA, Group 8, Struck by Medallic Art Co...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Round Sunshaped Vintage Bronze Necklace, 1960-1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful round bronze necklace with smaller decor in the middle. Original bronze chain and natural bronze patina. Size of pendant: 4,5 cmD. Length of cha...
Category

1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Barometer with Original Mercury Mechanism, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
A very fine and palatial French 19th Louis XV style green painted with polychrome flower decor and gilt bronze-mounted barometer in the manner of La Maison Cam Opticien. Surmounted w...
Category

1860s French Rococo Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Aluminum Jetboard by Sargent Fletcher Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jetboard motorized aluminum surfboard by Jetboard by Sergent Fletcher Co., USA, 1965-68. Painted aluminum with steel wall mounting brackets.
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Spanish Football Table, Cordoba Model
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Mid century Spanish football table in good conditions. The players represent the Real Madrid's and Barcelona's football teams. Córdoba model. Ready to s...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

1989, Cortesi e Scansetti for Cartel, Plastic Wastepaper Bin in a Conical Shape
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, check last pictures on this listing and/or find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Elegant trash can. Has traces of wear like some scratches (see picture #9 and inside the black ring) and spots. The inner lid is missing. The black ring can be taken off to replace a trash bag...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Mixed Metals on Quartz Anchor Sculpture by C. Jere for Artisian House
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice mixed metals on quartz base anchor and sea gulls sculpture by C. Jere for Artisian House, circa 1971. The piece is in great vintage condition with a wonderful patina and ...
Category

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

Materials

Quartz, Brass, Bronze, Iron

Fontana Arte 1970s, Ashtray in Leather, Brass and Faceted Glass, Italy Art Glass
Located in Roma, IT
Fontana Arte 1970s. Ashtray in leather, brass and faceted glass.
Category

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

Materials

Glass

Table Abacus, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
This is a great item that will easily take you back to your childhood and bring a bit of fun and character to any desk. A table abacus produced in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. It used to...
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Italy 1940s Aldo Tura Goat Skin, Brass and Wood Tobacco Container, Pipe Shape
Located in Roma, IT
Tobacco container by Aldo Tura, Italy 1940s in goatskin, brass and wood. The container has two compartments, one for storing tobacco and another for storing and lighting the games. D...
Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Original Portrait Drawing Signed Chady Dated 1967
By Chady
Located in Miami, FL
Very handsome original portrait drawing signed Chady, dated 1967. This interesting piece of art resembles Vincent van Gogh's self portrait. Measur...
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Les Porcelainiers du XVIII Siecle Francais, 1964, french, Connaissance des Arts
By Hachette et Cie
Located in San Francisco, CA
Serge Gauthier, director de la manufacture nationale de Sevres, conservateur du musee municipal de Limoges wrote the preface to this book. The story of French Porcellain is fascinati...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Kay Bojesen Original Painted Beech Zebra Figure with Patina, 1950s Danish Modern
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Type: Wooden toy zebra, Figurine. Material: Beech. Color: White and black. Design: Kay Bojesen. Origin: Denmark. Period: Manufactured in the 1950s (Designed in 1935). Measurements: ...
Category

1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beech

Jorge Zalszupin Modern Design in Brazil Book by Maria Loschiavo dos Santos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jorge Zalszupin Modern Design in Brazil book by Maria Cecilia Loschiavo dos Santos published in Brazil in 2014 in Portuguese and English. Never published i...
Category

2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Set of Three Rustic Wooden Spools of Thread, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rustic wooden spools of thread, by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pre...
Category

1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Necklace Chocker of Glass Cut Leaves and Berries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A hand crafted blue glass beaded choker / necklace. a lovely piece for the right person. The length without the added 1" is about 14.5"
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wire

Old English Leather Rhino Made in the 1950s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
This is a rhino made in England sometime in the 1950's. The rhinoceros is covered with real leather, presumably bovine leather, beautiful brown in color. This is a nice item to...
Category

1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Jean Dubuffet Book 'Brefs Excercices D'ecole Journalière', circa 1980
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Book catalog 'Brefs Excercices d'Ecole Journalière' by Jean Dubuffet for The Pace Gallery. Manufactured in New York, circa 1980. In good original condition, with consistent wit...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1960s Original Gorgeous Playing Cards Box by Piero Fornasetti. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Original astonishing playing cards box by Piero Fornasetti in walnut wood . It's in excellent condition and includes two packs of vintage Dal Negro cards, 10 dices, one dice sh...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Spectacular French Mid-Century Clipper Ship Wall Light, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Spectacular iron wall light, France, circa 1950. Square three-masters clipper. Ambient and decorative wall light. Measures: height : 28"(71cm), width : 16.9"(43cm), depth : 7.2"(18.2...
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Vintage 2 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Brass, Terrestrial Refractor, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage 2 draw telescope. An English, leather on brass terrestrial refractor, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciatio...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage tri-ang tin toy car, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage toy car from the english brand 'Tri-ang'. The charm is in the wear and tear of this item, it makes this little truck very attractive and decorative. Good original conditio...
Category

1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage tri-ang tin toy car, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage toy car from the english brand 'Tri-ang'. The charm is in the wear and tear of this item, it makes this little truck very attractive and decorative. Good original condition...
Category

1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage tri-ang tin toy car, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Rare vintage toy locomotive from the english brand 'Tri-ang'. The charm is in the wear and tear of this item, it makes this little truck very attractive and decorative. Good origin...
Category

1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Rare Big Adjustable Gymnastic Leather Pommel Horse, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- completely good and original condition with minor damages - Czechoslovakia, around 1950s - adjustable height.   
Category

1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Radio "Komtess 611" manufactured by Graetz, Germany 1958
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Small kitchen tube radio made of wood, brass and plastic, equipped with a magic eye and also capable of transmitting on FM, with a frequency that a from 87.5 to 100 Mhz. The curved w...
Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Plastic, Wood

Pax, Lady of Soterraña. Slate, silver. Spain, 1798.
Located in Madrid, ES
Peace holder with the Virgen de la Soterraña and a donor. Slate, with silver frame. Segovia, 1798. Peace holder with a bas-relief image of the Virgin and Child, dressed in a large t...
Category

1790s Spanish Rococo Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Other

Pax with the Child Jesus as Salvator Mundi. Spain, 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Pax with the Child Jesus as Salvator Mundi. Partially gilded silver and a pearl. Madrid, 1781. Peace holder with a silver structure in its color, embossed and chiseled, and a round...
Category

1780s Spanish Rococo Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Vintage tri-ang tin toy car, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage toy car from the english brand 'Tri-ang'. The charm is in the wear and tear of this item, it makes this little truck very attractive and decorative. Good original condition...
Category

1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Danish Carved Siam Teak Pipe Rest, Denmark 1960's
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Danish Carved Siam Teak Pipe Rest / Holder / Rack / Stand, Denmark 1960's.
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Teak

Modernist Silver Bow Brooch by John Laritzen, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Remarkable modernist brooch by Danish Silversmith John Lauritzen. Hallmarked 830s and signed John L., Denmark. Measurements: 48 x 28 mm.
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

A History of the English-Speaking Peoples by Churchill, 1st Ed. 4 Vol Set
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Churchill, Winston. A History of the English-Speaking Peoples. London: Cassell & Company Ltd., 1956 - 1958. First edition, four volume set. Rebound in 1/4 red Moroccan leather and cl...
Category

1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Pinocchio Toys Attributed Tonna Giocattoli, Italy, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pinocchio toy figure. As good as new. The legs, arms and head can be moved. Measure: Height 25 cm.
Category

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

Materials

Wood

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.

Recently Viewed

View All