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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 1910s
Rosy Top Clock, Gilded
Located in New York, NY
Clock rosy top gilded shell 3". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has been ope...
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2010s Italian Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Leaf

Rare Set of Six Mercury Glass & Cotton Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set from Germany or Austria. Each is made from mouth blown glass, one of pressed cotton, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. ...
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1910s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wire

1968 Replica Lahaina Clinton Blears model surfboard by Dick Brewer
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1968 replica Lahaina Clinton Blears model surfboard. Shaped by the late Dick Brewer (1936-2022). Features very limited Brewer Lahaina plumeria flower logo which was used for a short ...
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2010s American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Haas Tic-Tac-Toe
Located in Irving, TX
Inspired by rediscovering the joy of being with family and friends, L'OBJET Haas Brothers games facilitate revelry that goes late into the night. Tic-Tac-Toe set crafted from mother ...
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2010s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Haas Poker Set
Located in Irving, TX
Inspired by rediscovering the joy of being with family and friends, L'OBJET Haas Brothers games facilitate revelry that goes late into the night. Lacquered wood poker set includes or...
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2010s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Garrard Georgian Style Large Sterling Silver Armoreal Shield Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Rare estate Garrard substantial stering silver Georgian style armoreal shield pendant necklace Provenance: from the estate of a notable New York City psychiatrist and collector of u...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Georgian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Haas Just-an-Hour 60 Minute Timer
Located in Irving, TX
Return to the sumptuous fantasy world with the second chapter of L'OBJET Haas Brothers, filled with uplifting collectibles that transform ordinary, everyday moments into the extraord...
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2010s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Rare Set of Four Mercury Glass & Plastic Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set from Germany or Austria. Each is made from mouth blown glass, the 4 mushrooms with wire are made of plastic and are younger age, this would be a great a...
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1910s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wire

Haas Chess Set
Located in Irving, TX
Inspired by rediscovering the joy of being with family and friends, L'OBJET Haas Brothers games facilitate revelry that goes late into the night. Chessboard inlaid with black and whi...
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2010s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Brass

Antique Oak Victor Victor I Victrola Phonograph Talking Machine with Horn
Located in Oakland, CA
Antique Oak Victor Victor I Victrola Phonograph Talking Machine with Horn. Very good working condition with original crank and nameplate: “His Mast...
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1910s North American Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Haas Just-a-Minute 1 Minute Timer
Located in Irving, TX
Return to the sumptuous fantasy world with the second chapter of L'OBJET Haas Brothers, filled with uplifting collectibles that transform ordinary, everyday moments into the extraord...
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2010s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Lawrence Schiller Marilyn & Me a Memoir, Signed, Limited Edition Book
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the flesh. Just months before her death, Marilyn Monroe gave a young photographer his big break, and this is his story. “You’re already famous, now you’re going to make me f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Herend Finest Quality Hand Painted Multicolor Porcelain Fishes on Coral Figurine
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful handmade estate porcelain Herend "Fishes on Coral" has been expertly hand-painted by the legendary Hungarian master artisans of Herend. Special multicolor fish scale design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Other Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Estate Ilana Goor Dionysus Sterling Silver Gem Set Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Rare estate Ilana Goor Dionysus sterling silver, gem set large statement necklace Provenance: Estate of a notable New York City psychiatrist and collector of rare, often one-of a kin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

A House in the Country Book by Peter Pennoyer and Katie Ridder
Located in New York, NY
A House in the Country By: Peter Pennoyer and Katie Ridder with Anne Walker Photography by Eric Piasecki Nestled amid the lush, gently rolling hills of cattle and horse farms in Millbrook, New York, is a handsome Greek Revival house that looks like it’s always been there. In fact, it is brand new—the collaborative effort of architect Peter Pennoyer and his wife, interior designer Katie Ridder...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Mirror Mirror Reflections on Design at Chatsworth
Located in New York, NY
The world’s most important contemporary designers showcase their work within the historic setting of Chatsworth House to shine light and spark conversation on the intriguing juxtaposition of the old and the new, the past and the future, and the evolution of design histories and practices. Chatsworth is an extraordinary environment to experience design: a repository for great works of fine and decorative art commissioned by generations of the Cavendish family for over four centuries. Expanding on the eponymous 2023 exhibition at Chatsworth, Mirror Mirror features the works of sixteen contemporary artists through captivating in-situ photography with accompanying artist biographies and essays that unearth how historic artifacts and environments inform and inspire modern artists' practices today. This diverse group of artists includes Michael Anastassiades, Ini Archibong, Wendell Castle, Andile Dyalvane, Ndidi Ekubia, Najla El Zein, Formafantasma, Joris Laarman, Max Lamb, Fernando Laposse, Jae Sae Jung Oh, Samuel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

The Connaught Bar Cocktail Recipes and Iconic Creations
Located in New York City, NY
‘When I think about the Connaught Bar, I return again and again to the hospitality, the methodology and the quality experiences that I have experienced there over the past decade.’ –...
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Ferrari. Signed, Collector's Edition Book & Marc Newson V12 Engine Casing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Il Fascino Ferrari - A monument to Italy’s driving force. Few are the men and brands that have come to define a century. For seven decades and counting, the Italian powerhouse found...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Valentino Rockstud Sandals Worn by Arielle Kebbel, Tracy in HBO's Ballers
Located in Forney, TX
Valentino Garavani Rockstud Leather Sandals in excellent condition, worn briefly by Tracy (actress Arielle Kebbel) on HBO's series BALLERS, Season 5. Tracy's dark red leather Valent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

French Interiors of the Eighteenth Century Hardcover by John Whitehead
Located in North Hollywood, CA
French Interiors of the Eighteenth Century Hardcover by John Whitehead 2009. Hardcover coffee table book. Red cloth boards with gilt spine lettering with color pictorial DJ, color il...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

The Palm Beach Collection Book by Jennifer Ash Rudick
Located in New York, NY
The Palm Beach Collection By: Jennifer Ash Rudick Photography by Jessica Klewicki Glynn and Nick Mele Take a guided tour through the entrancing homes and lush private gardens of Palm Beach, a subtropical island that has long boasted some of the most spectacular residences in the country, in this two–volume, slipcased set The allure of living in Palm Beach has continued unabated for more than a century, and no one is a greater authority on the island’s residences than Palm Beach native Jennifer Ash Rudick. Here, in The Palm Beach Collection, she has selected 50 of the most extraordinary homes—from restorations of iconic Mediterranean Revival mansions by legendary architects Addison Mizner, Marion Sims Wyeth, Maurice Fatio, and John Volk to charming bungalows, sprawling ranches, ultra–modern villas, and chic apartments. All are exceptionally designed by a who’s who of the interior design world, with names including Peter Marino, the late Carleton Varney, Tom Scheerer, Mark D. Sikes, Mimi McMakin, Amanda Lindroth, and Frank de Biasi. The homes’ lush settings are as beautiful as the interiors, with the help of such superb landscape architects as Jorge Sánchez...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Herend Finest Quality Hand Painted Porcelain Carp Fish on a Wave Figurine
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful and collectible handmade estate porcelain Herend "Carp Fish on a Wave" figurine has been expertly hand-painted by the legendary Hungarian master artisans of Herend. Special...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Other Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain

Rago Post War Contemporary Art and Photographs from the Collection of J. P Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two Rago Auction catalog: POST-WAR AND CONTEMPORARY ART 19 / 20 MAY 2007. Rago: photographs from the collection of Jonathan P Smith 19 May 2007. Paperback auction catalogs by Rago Ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Expressionist Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Johnny Halliday Rock in the Blood French Edition Signed by Gilles Lhote
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Johnny Halliday Rock in the Blood French Edition Signed by Gilles Lhote author, paperback book.Johnny Halliday, Rock in the Blood - French Edition - Dedication, signed by the author ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Le Polnabook Michel Polnareff French Edition Hardcover Book in Sleeve
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Le Polnabook Michel Polnareff French Edition Hardcover in Sleeve. "Le Polnabook" is authored by the French singer-songwriter Michel Polnareff. This book is a compilation of photograp...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

The Industrial Heritage of the United States French Book by Louis Bergeron, 2000
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
Le Patrimoine Industriel des Etats-Unis (The Industrial Heritage of The United-States), French book by Louis Bergeron and Maria Teresa Maiullari-Pontois, 2000. Since the creation of ...
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Early 2000s French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Real Toscana Sheep Black Fur Rabbit Toy
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. Created from our re-purposed, real Toscana...
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fur

Bedtime Inspirational Beds, Bedrooms, and Boudoirs Book by Celia Forner
Located in New York, NY
Bedtime Inspirational Beds, Bedrooms, and Boudoirs By: Celia Forner Foreword by Gianluca Longo In our bedrooms, we take leave of our daily woes. Far from the bustle of the kitchen, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Theodore Roosevelt Signed Letter Collage
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a Theodore Roosevelt signed letter to Colonel C. D. MacDougall, dated August 16, 1910. In the letter, Roosevelt politely declines MacDougall’s invitation to speak, as he...
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1910s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Oak 1910s
Located in Verviers, BE
Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Oak 1910s Belgium High quality mechanism with jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade) Unusual design wit...
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1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

The Christmas Book
Located in New York City, NY
A visual celebration of Christmas, from religious beginnings to festive cultural touchstones – a book to treasure This book is a unique and groundbreaking visual celebration of Christmas, a joyous religious and cultural occasion observed by billions of people around the world. The origins of Christmas are in the Christian observance of the birth of Christ on 25 December and, since the early 20th century, it has become a secular holiday with a myriad decorations, rituals, and themes. Key themes covered include advent and the nativity; the Christmas tree and holiday decorations; gift giving and carol singing; classic Christmas films; and festive music. This extraordinary book showcases a broad spectrum of global festive traditions from many different cultures, such as fried chicken eaten for Christmas dinner, surfing Santas, and shoes filled with carrots. A collection of more than 200 rich and evocative images, paintings, books, prints, sculptures, textiles, ceramics, and photography, thoughtfully paired to highlight similarities and contrasts between them, the works included feature a diverse range of both lesser-known and iconic artists, including Sandro Botticelli, Grandma Moses, Beatrix Potter, Norman Rockwell, Andy Warhol, and many more. These significant works cover festive topics such as Advent; the Christmas tree and holiday decorations; gift giving and carol singing; and classic Christmas films and music. Essays by Sam Bilton, Dolph Gotelli and David Trigg explore traditional festive food and drink, Santa Claus throughout history, and the religious origins of Christmas. In The Christmas Book...
Category

2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

A Pair Of "Deva" Earrings By Hermes, France c.2010
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A pair of “Deva“ earrings manufactured by Hermes, France. Aside from the elegant stud at the back, the earrings have been entirely carved out of wood and then lacquered, giving a lov...
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2010s French Other Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Bunny Williams: Life in the Garden
Located in New York, NY
Author Bunny Williams, Photographs by Annie Schlechter A natural sequel to the seminal An Affair with a House, this is Bunny Williams’ most ambitious book to date. Inviting us into...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Tiffany Co. Paris 1919 French Table Petrol Lighter In Brass & Carved White Nacre
Located in Miami, FL
Table petrol lighter designed by Tiffany & Co. Beautiful and unusual antique table petrol lighter, created in Paris France by the Tiffany & Co., back in the 1919. Crafted after the WWI as a trench-art piece in solid brass with high polished finish and embellished with a round flat holed piece, carved from natural white nacre. It is mounted in a round flat base and is fitted with a thumbwheel and a chained snuffer lid. This antique lighter should be a great conversation piece. Trench Art This is a term used to describe objects made from the debris and by-products of modern warfare. Trench Art is usually associated with the First World War, although similar items have been produced in other conflicts too. Most trench art was made by servicemen to pass the time when not in the front line. Weight: 124.7 Grams, (79.94 Dwt). Measurements: Diameter of 42 mm and a height of 94 (1.65 x 3.68 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, attached with the French tax plaque Ministere Des Finances and signed, "TIFFANY & CO. FRANCE". Ministere Des Finances Lighter Tax 1911-1945 Historic Taxation Data On 10th December 1910 the French state adopted a new tax regulations on all devices indented to produce spark or fire by friction, or by any other means, and of the combustion of a flammable substance. Since 1st January 1911 every lighter in France that was intended for sale in the French market had to be taxed and adequately marked. To confirm that the excise duty was paid to the Ministry of Finance a special duty metal plate (stamp) was attached (usually welded) to the lighter by the lighter manufacturers. The fees charged by the French state were high but the tax rates levied by the state were varying depending on the type and finish of the lighter. Following tax rates were used: 2 French francs for common pocket lighters, 5 Fr for pocket lighters made of silver, 20 Fr for luxury pocket lighters made in gold, 5 Fr for common table/desk lighters (lower 10 cm), 10 Fr for table/desk lighters (over 10 cm) made of silver, 50 Fr for luxury table/desk lighters (over 10 cm) made of gold or platinum. Between 1911 and 1916 a simple cooper plate was used which had the date 1911 engraved. Later, between 1916 and 1945 a new plate (undated) was introduced with the letters "C" and "I" (stands for indirect taxes) and a profile of Mercury (patron god of financial gain, commerce and messengers) with an inscription "Ministère Des Finances" (Ministry of Finance). Two shapes were used for the plate – oval for table lighters, the other one for pocket lighters. Additional to the two duty plates a marking "BL" (Briquet de Luxe, eng. luxury lighter...
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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Nickel

U.S. Army officer's pocket compass during WW1 signed WITTNAUER
Located in Milan, IT
U.S. Army officer's pocket compass during World War I made of chrome-plated brass in the shape of an onion clock, signed WITTNAUER. The compass is equipped with a snap-lock cover wi...
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1910s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Honar - The Afkhami Collection of Modern and Contemporary Iranian Art
Located in New York City, NY
The first and only book on one of the finest private collections of contemporary Iranian art This sumptuous volume features almost 250 contemporary artworks and a selection of medie...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

In a Rugged Land by James R. Swensen
Located in Bradenton, FL
In a Rugged Land; Ansel Adams, Dorothea Lange, and the three Mormon Towns Collaboration, 1953-1954 by James R. Swensen. Softcover book, published in 2018 by The University of Utah Pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Jean-Michel Othoniel 'Phaidon Contemporary Artists Series'
Located in New York City, NY
The groundbreaking sculptor's most comprehensive monograph to date Jean-Michel Othoniel is an artist who creates sculptures that explore themes of fragility, transformation, and ephe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Dior and His Decorators Victor Grandpierre Book by Maureen Footer
Located in New York, NY
Dior and His Decorators Victor Grandpierre, Georges Geffroy, and the New Look By: Maureen Footer Foreword byForeword by Dior and His Decorators: Victor Grandpierre, Georges Geffroy,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Graceful Beauty Preserved: Taxidermy Specimen of the Lesser Kestrel on Branch
Located in New York, NY
Captivating Taxidermy portrayal of the Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni), a diminutive falcon species renowned for its graceful flight and striking appearance. Found across a vast expa...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Feathers

The Newport Inflatable Stand-Up Paddle Board (ISUP) by Beau Lake
By BeauLake
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
The world's most beautiful paddle boards by Beau Lake. Designed and built in Canada, THE NEWPORT ISUP Blending mid-century style with modern performance, The Newport iSUP is built...
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2010s Canadian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hardwood, Carbon Fiber

French America by Ron Katz
Located in North Hollywood, CA
French America by Ron Katz photographs by Arielle de la Tour d'Auvergne. French America: French architecture from colonisation to the birth of a nation. Condition is very good. A tig...
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Early 2000s American Country Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vitamin Txt Words in Contemporary Art
Located in New York City, NY
A ground-breaking global survey of today’s most innovative artists working with text The inclusion of text in works of art was a revolutionary creative advancement of the twentieth century, with artists subverting traditional conceptions of ‘art’ and ‘writing.’ Younger generations of artists have continued to use the inherent readability of words to communicate ideas to viewers across a diverse array of mediums, including painting, sculpture, installation, and video. Nominated by 66 leading global experts (including curators, critics, museum directors, and professors), Vitamin Txt showcases 103 living artists, from 34 countries, who place the use of text centrally within their artistic practices. With more the 500 artworks illustrated, and an introduction about the history of artists using text from ancient Chinese calligraphy to contemporary digital art...
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Spain The Cookbook
Located in New York City, NY
The bestselling book on traditional and authentic Spanish home cooking, with 1,080 easy-to-follow recipes Spanish cooks have trusted and relied on this traditional home-cooking comp...
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Twin Pops Seesaw
Located in Miami, FL
The twin pops seesaw is part of the pop-up park series created to inspire play. The seesaw is not only intended for children, but designed for adults,...
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2010s American Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stainless Steel

1915 "San Francisco City and County" Hanging Map by W. Bashford Smith
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a rare wall map of San Francisco by W. Bashford Smith. Published in San Francisco in 1915, this map indicates streets and city districts, and, most notably, shows the si...
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1910s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Paper

Taxidermy Lion, Full Body Mount
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This is a superb early 21st century taxidermy of an African lion, complete with all relevant paperwork. The lion stands in a lovely hunting pose and has an impressive 105 cm tall and...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Collectibles and Curiosities

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Animal Skin

The British Cookbook
Located in New York City, NY
Discover over 550 much-loved recipes celebrating the rich traditions of regional and seasonal British cooking. In The British Cookbook, author and food historian Ben Mervis takes re...
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Johnny La Vie en Rock French Edition Paper Back Johnny Hallyday French Rock Star
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Johnny - La vie en Rock French Edition Paperback. Even those under twenty know him: Johnny Hallyday has become, over the years, a monument of French rock. Born into the entertainment...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Van Gogh by D. M. Field
Located in Bradenton, FL
Van Gogh by D. M. Field. Softcover book, published in 2006 by Chartwell Books, Inc. Illustrated, 446 pages.
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Art Deco 1913 Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Retractable Pencil .800 Silver And Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Egyptian revival Pharaoh sarcophagus pencil designed by Hans Aigner. Fantastic miniature pendant-pencil, created at the silversmith atelier of Hans...
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1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver, Enamel

Johnny Halliday Johnny Le Survivant French Edition Paperback 1st Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Johnny Halliday: "Johnny The Survivor" "Johnny Le Survivant" French Edition Paperback 1st Edition. Limited Edition January 2013. In its most accessible form - from A to Z - rediscove...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Oak By Grand Bazar
Located in Verviers, BE
Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Oak By Grand Bazar 1910s Liege Belgium High quality mechanism with jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade...
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1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Charming tobacco box tin, man, drinker, 1915 Art Nouveau, Johann Maresch Czech R
Located in Wien, AT
Extraordinary, charming tobacco box, made in the 1910s, an original art nouveau piece, made by wellknown Johann Maresch, Czech Republic. The tobacco tin is designed like a linen ba...
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1910s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

Chihuly Jerusalem 2000
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chihuly Jerusalem 2000, hardcover book with dustjacket. Stated first edition, of a limited 15,000 copies. Published by Portland Press, illustrated, 233 pages.
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

The King by Jim Piazza Elvis Presley - Large size coffee table book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
"The King" by Jim Piazza - Elvis Presley - Large-size coffee table bookElvis Presley's life story, from his humble beginnings in a shotgun shack in Tupelo, Mississippi, to his untime...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Caftans From Classical to Camp Book by Cameron Silver
Located in New York, NY
Caftans From Classical to Camp By: Cameron Silver Join Cameron Silver, founder of LA’s famous—and highly influential—vintage boutique Decades, on a romp through the history and countless manifestations of the caftan, the world’s most universal garment Caftans are never out of style, and this gorgeous book by vintage guru Cameron Silver shows why: Arguably the world’s oldest known garment, the caftan appears in every culture, from the chitons depicted on urns and murals in ancient Greece and Rome to diaphanous versions wafting down today’s red carpets, from the flowing garb immortalized in pre–Raphaelite paintings to the striped stunner worn by Isaac Hayes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Stephen Shore American Surfaces
Located in New York City, NY
An updated edition of Shore's groundbreaking book, now with previously unpublished photographs and a new introduction Stephen Shore's images from his travels across America in 1972-...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

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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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