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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1920s
Vintage Hermes “Lipstick” Lighter Working
By Hermès
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful vintage lighter by the Iconic French firm of Hermes. The lighter works on lighter fluid with a reservoir on the bottom that’s is accessed via a little screw. The spark is...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Crosley Radio "Model 11-103U "Bullseye", italy, 1951
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Crosley Radio "Model 11-103U "Bullseye".
Realized in bakelite, in 1951.
Good overall condition except for some losses of color and the missing tuning lever.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bakelite
The Americans Robert Frank, Jack Kerouac 1st Enlarged Ed. 1969
Located in CA, CA
First printing of the first revised & enlarged hardcover edition of The Americans by Robert Frank with writings by Jack Kerouac published by Aperture /Grossman 1969.
The landmark ...
Category
1960s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Leather and Horse Hair Boxing Gloves c.1950-1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Vintage reddish brown leather boxing gloves filled with horse hair and an extra padding strip on the palms. The leather is very soft and in good condition.
CREATOR Unknow...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Natural Fiber
Large Vintage Automobile Heavy Brass Car Horn
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early automobile mounted brass horn. This horn stamped Made in India, is polished with beautiful curves and long reed. It does not have the original b...
Category
1950s Indian Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Lindbergh, Charles a., "We", 1927, First Edition, with the Dj & Signed
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: LINDBERGH, Charles A.
TITLE: "WE".
PUBLISHER: NY: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1927.
DESCRIPTION: SIGNED FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., signed by Lindbergh on the title-page, illustr...
Category
1920s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
Eugene Leclerc Bluenose Ship Model Canadian (1885-1968)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Eugene Leclerc Bluenose Ship Model
Eugene Leclerc, Canadian, (1885-1968)
Handsomely handmade model of The Bluenose created by Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec artist Eugene Leclerc like...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Country Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Machine Age Ronson Deluxe Touch Tip Table Lighter c. 1930's
Located in New York, NY
Classic Art Deco Machine Age table top cigarette lighter, by Ronson. This rare model was designed by Louis Vincent Aronson, made by Ronson Art Metal Works Inc.. Known as a Touch Tip...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Chrome
'Batman' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1966
Located in Devon, GB
Fabulously kitsch and colourful, this rare Japanese B2 poster advertised the first full length feature film of the DC Comics character Batman. Released by 20th century Fox in 1966 as...
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen, Paper
Stereophonic RR-126 Radio by F.lli Castiglioni for Brionvega, 1960s
Located in bruxelles, BE
White Brionvega stereo radio. The radio and record player work perfectly. There is also a bluethoot to connect the mobile phone. It has been completely overhauled by an engineer. Dim...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
c1920's French Art Deco World Globe on Pedestal
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1920's French Art Deco Worl Globe On Pedestal. Rare form, this globe stands beautifully on this original base.
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique American Flag w/ Hand-Written Inscriptions Mourning the Death of FDR
Located in York County, PA
48 STARS ON ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH HAND-WRITTEN INSCRIPTIONS AND AN EMBROIDERED DATE OF APRIL 12TH, 1945, MOURNING THE DEATH OF PRESIDENT FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT:
American national parade flag with 48 stars, printed on cotton, embellished with hand-written inscriptions and an embroidered date to commemorate the death of FDR on April 12th, 1945.
“On this day in 1945, President Franklin D. Roosevelt died of a massive cerebral hemorrhage at his Warm Springs, Georgia, retreat at the age of 63. Roosevelt’s death in the final months of World War II was met with shock and grief throughout the Western world. Many Americans had no inkling of his decline in health. [He] had been president for more than 12 years, longer than any other person. He led the country through some of its greatest domestic and foreign crises to the impending defeat of Nazi Germany and within sight of Japan’s surrender...
Category
1940s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
Ottoman Style Turkish Silver Brooch or Veil Pin with Moorish Filigree Lace
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Collectible ottoman style Turkish German silver brooch or veil pin.
Moorish Filigree Lace Brooch Pin, openwork lace with filigree borders.
Middle Eastern T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Islamic Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Stereo RR-126 radio by Pier Giacomo & Achille Castiglioni for Brionvega, 1960s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Brionvega wood-colored stereo radio. The radio and record player work perfectly, it has been completely overhauled. There is a bluethoot connection for GSM. Dimensions in closed posi...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Wooden Traditional Figure in a Niche of a Saint, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious signed plaster figure of a saint in a wooden niche. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
The Decisive Moment 1st Edition 1952 Henri Cartier Bresson Cover Henri Matisse
Located in Red Lion, PA
Henri Cartier-Bresson – The Decisive Moment – 1st Edition, 1952 – Cover by Henri Matisse – Published by Simon & Schuster
A true cornerstone of 20th-century photography, this is an e...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
IMCO 6300 Primex 1953 Julius Franz Meister Petrol Lighter Chromed Steel In Box
Located in Miami, FL
Primex 6300 lighter designed by IMCO.
This is a brilliantly engineered, unusual and quite ingenious semi-automatic pocket lighter designed by Julius Franz Meister in Austria, back i...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Cabinet of Curiosities Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exquisite cabinet of Curiosities showcasing a stunning collection of plaster figures and pieces, reminiscent of a Classic sculpture museum.
Olot has been a hub for sculpture and rel...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Taxidermy Zebra, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent full body taxidermy Zebra. Very little wear to hide. Expressive black and white stripes. Excellent condition from nose to tail. Gorgeous face and posture. Stands just und...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fur, Glass, Wood
Museum Piece, SEVRES 1924 Paris Olympic Games Gold Medal Vase
By Octave Guillonnet, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
1924 Paris Olympic Games gold medal vase by Octave Guillonnet and Emile Louis Bracquemond at Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, 1924. Height : 13.2"(33.5cm), Diameter : 6.3"(16cm). Sta...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique French Fencing Mask in Leather & Steel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Raw authentic fencing mask that tics all the right boxes. It has such a masculine and brutal appearance. Thick patinated leather and dark metal face-cover sets the tone for this high...
Category
1920s French Brutalist Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Vintage Wood Shield Key Ring or Ring Toss Game with Hooks after Abercrombie
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A vintage wood ring toss game board, or hotel key holder. This piece is after Abercrombie & Fitch and is created from wood. It is in the shape of a sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century White Pedal Airplane
Located in Chicago, IL
Vibrant, sleek and full of character, this vintage pedal plane was once the prized possession of children all across America. A popular toy since the late 19th century, pedal cars an...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
1920's German Airplane Penny Toy by Kellerman (Mounted on Marx "Lucky Stunt")
Located in Incline Village, NV
Great item for toy collectors and those who collect aeronautical items. Being offered is a very rare German Penny Toy from the 1920’s, manufactured by the well known, and quality toy...
Category
1920s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
James Bond 'Dr. No' Original Vintage British Quad Movie Poster, 1962
Located in Devon, GB
A scarce and sought after country-of-origin poster for the first release of the first James Bond film. Based on Ian Fleming's novel of the same name, the 1962 release of 'Dr. No' fir...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen, Paper
Mid-Century Virgin to the Child Enamelled Plaque, French, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus enameled wall plaque.
French, mid-century.
Reproduction from a stained glass window of Reims cathedral (13th century) ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel
Taxidermy Hyena, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Full body Spotted Hyena taxidermy.
The Spotted Hyena is the most populous large carnivore in Africa. They can run 40 mph and are fierce predators. Also known as the laughing Hyena, ...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fur, Glass, Wood
Brass Desk Top Model of a Kedge Admiralty Anchor
Located in London, GB
A brass desk top model of a Kedge admiralty anchor.
Well modeled with Shank, stock, crown, flukes, shackle and keep pin.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Wood Croquet Set
Located in New York, NY
A vintage croquet set.
USA, circa 1920-1940.
Includes wooden mallets, wood balls, and metal wickets in a rustic green wheeled stand.
Original paint.
Category
1940s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Gold Ring with Cabochon Cut Agate Carnelian
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Mid century 14K yellow and white gold ring statement ring
Large cabochon carnelian stone
condition very good
Marked 14K Gold
Origin: Netherlands Hallmarked
Size 17.5
Very good condition
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral
By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel
Located in Forney, TX
A visually striking smaller scale vintage WWII era maritime salvage ship's binnacle pedestal with compass by Sestrel Henry Browne & Son. circa 1940s
The beautifully aged heavily patinated polished brass binnacle housing a high quality marine navigational instrument, having an enclosed brass bowl English Sestrel compass...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Ship Model of the Mayflower
Located in Norwell, MA
Model of the famous English sailing ship "Mayflower", which transported a group of English families, known today as the Pilgrims, from England to the New World in 1620. The model has...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
1940 Mexican Silver Bird Brooch
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940. We offer this Mexican Silver Bird Brooch. Made in silver and Agate beautiful patina.
Category
1940s Mexican Other Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Agate, Silver
Louis Zwicki Danish Teak Pianette Circa 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
Ed Wiener Modernist Sterling Silver Cuff / Bracelet New York 1950's .925
By Ed Wiener
Located in Buffalo, NY
A cuff bracelet designed by Ed Wiener (1918-1991).
This rare sculptural modernist piece is one of Wiener's first creations as a jeweler-artist in New York city, circa 1950's. This b...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure Toy
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage condition.
Features porcelain head, hands and feet.
Made in France during the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
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
Austrian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Pharmacy or Herbalist
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a beautiful antique solid brass mortar and pestle set. The mortar has a cylindrical shape with a flared mouth and two angular handles at the sides. The baton-shaped pestle...
Category
1920s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
1935 Art Deco Tortoise Smokers Set Tray, Cigarette Case w/ Lighter by Ronson
By Ronson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The 1935 Art Deco smoker's set includes a chrome tray with chrome and black lacquered handles and a faux tortoise finish inlay cover, a desk box, and an Octette touch tip lighter by ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Antique French Marble Solitaire Game Board with Natural Stones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French marble solitaire game
Beautifully constructed piece
Handsome solid marble base board
Rich color variations and marbling detail throughout
...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble
RONSON 1938 Art Deco Machine Age Lacquered Deluxe Classic Touch Tip Lighter
Located in Miami, FL
Deluxe desk lighter designed by Ronson.
This extremely rare Ronson Deluxe Classic Touch-Tip lighter was made in 1938 by the Ronson Art Metal Works Inc. located in Newark, New Jersey in the United States. This lighter began a very successful era for Ronson Touch Tip series of lighters which pushed out the strike lighters from the market. This fabulous Art Deco / Machine Age design, was crafted with streamline patterns. Solid construction in polished chrome and the metal body is treated with brown faux tortoise lacquer and the lighter base is padded with green felt. This surely is a very decorative piece and a great conversation item in gorgeous and exceptional preserved and almost near mint condition with the original cardboard box included.
Model: Ronson Deluxe T-T Classic lighter...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
1960s, Stunning Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning alabaster smoking set by Romano Bianchi with ashtray, cigarette box and table lighter, everything is handmade carved. Made in Italy. This smoking set is in excellent c...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Alabaster
George Nakashima, Woodworker: New Hope, Pennsylvania (1962 Catalog, Signed)
Located in New York, NY
The catalog comprises: First, an introductory paean to craftsmanship and the spirituality of woodworking culminating in Nakashima’s bold signature in ink, dated April 1962. Next, a full-page photo of the Conoid Studio followed by a succession of offerings with photos and descriptions including: Trestle Table, Cross-Legged Table, Round Turned-Leg table, Conoid Table, Turned-Leg Table, Round Clustered-Base Table, Round Pedestal Table, Frenchman’s Cove Square Table, Single Drop-Leaf Table, Boat-Shaped Table, Frenchman’s Cove No.2 Table (fold-out), Round Coffee Table, Conoid Coffee Table, Slab Coffee Table No. 2, Slab Coffee Table, Portsmouth End Table, Square or Rectangular End Table (with and without shelf), Cross-Legged Coffee Table, Conoid Studio End Tables, Conoid Desks, New Chairs, Mira Chairs, Lounge Chair, No Arm, Lounge Chair One-Arm, Grass-Seated Chair, Arm Chair, conoid Chair, New Chair plus Rockers and Arms, Lounge Chair plus Rockers and Arms, Conoid Benches, “Q” Bench, “R” Bench...
Category
1960s American American Craftsman Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Aircraft Target Binocular
Located in Paris, FR
Binocular Aircraft Target on tripod, with adjustable height.
An exceptional and unique pair of WWII 25 x 105 binoculars
by Jos. Schneider & Co, Optische Werke KG, Göttingen. circa...
Category
1940s German Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome, Nickel
Foosball mid 1960's French baby-foot table football game
Located in London, GB
A mid 1960's French "babyfoot" table football, by ZAK3.
With working pull rod mechanism for ball release, and abacus scoring.
In working order.
The history of table football:
...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage America Nautical Maritime Model Sailboat Scooner Yacht Clipper Boat 45"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid to late 20th century hand made model sailboat. Painted white with dark brown deck and canvas sails. Named "America" with American eagle at stern.
Dimensions:
45" x 8.75" x 44.7...
Category
Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Art Deco Wool and Catalin Bakelite Slouch Ladies Bag, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Oh so smart is this wonderful ladies handbag, 1930s. There is no makers mark but was sourced in the US so likely to have originated from there originally. The body of the bag is slou...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silk, Bakelite, Wool
Mid-century Novelty "M.V. Queen of Esquimalt" Cruise ship Enameled Lighter
By Sarome
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century Sarome 'Cruiser' lighter, shaped like a Cruise ship, features a chrome body enameled red and crème accents and "M.V. Queen of Esquimalt" lettering. It includes a thumb st...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Modernist Airplane Seaplane Desk Model, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fantastic French Art Deco chrome and wood airplane or seaplane model mounted on a stylized wood plinth. A superbly crafted rendering of the legendary quadri-propellers seaplane, st...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Rene Lalique Blue Glass 'Ceriser' Bracelet
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique blue glass 'Ceriser' Bracelet. The bracelet consists of 14 rectangular, cylinder-half shaped tablets, strung together with elastic. Cer...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Louis Zwicki Danish Teak Pianette Circa 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
Pair Of Vintage Decorative Prayer Figures, Bronze Thai Deity, Bookends, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage decorative prayer figures. An Oriental, gilt bronze cast iron statue of two kneeling Thai deities, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940.
Appealin...
Category
1940s Thai Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Treasures of the Vatican, by Maurizio Calves, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Treasures of the Vatican: St. Peter's Basilica, The Vatican Museums and Galleries, The Treasure of St. Peter's, The Vatican Grottos and Necropolis, and The Vatican Palaces by Maurizi...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
De Coene Furniture Music Box and Speakers, Blue Tooth
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful collectors De Coene 50s sideboard with renewed built-in stereo Bluetooth installation and original 50s Philips speakers in perfect working condition, it fills your interior with the sound you love. A beautiful piece of furniture made of walnut wood and brass elements.
The doors can be fully folded out sideways and the sideboard is also equipped with wheels so that it can be moved while rolling.
The black and white 50s Philips TV...
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood
Rare 911 Porsche Friction Tin Toy by Bandai Toy Co. Made in Japan Circa 1960's
Located in Incline Village, NV
Offered here is a whitish/cream colored friction tin toy 911 Porsche circa 1960's, marked at the bottom; "Porsche" in addition to the Bandai Toy Company logo embossed, along with "Made in Japan" designation being noted.
The Bandai Toy Company is a post war toy company established in Taito, Japan circa 1950 and is still conducting business today, albeit, it has shifted from toy manufacturing to video toy accessories.
This is a very rare toy and is coveted by collectors of both toys and fast cars. Except for the odd and minor scratch here and there, the toy is in very nice, all original condition with absolutely no restoration or touch up to the paint or mechanism (see images).
The action and friction functionality works well (see video).
Motor and engine mechanics and nomenclature are colorfully displayed through the plastic rear trunk window (see image); while the colorful interior can be seen through the side window.
Car is all tin, with rubber tires and plastic windows.
Dimensions: 10 1/4" long x 4" wide x 3 1/4" high.
Priced competitively; note that this toy doesn't become available very often and the few that have turned up in recent years , don't work and are several hundred dollars more than mine.
Note: After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys, I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys; important considering fakes and reproductions in the marketplace
it would behoove an enterprising collector, dealer, or decorator to take advantage of the opportunity to buy as many of the vintage tin...
Category
1960s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Kay Bojesen Early Handmade Wooden Oak Elephant Children's Toy, 1950s, Denmark
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Kay Bojesen wooden toy elephant from the early 1950s in patinated oak with an amazing grain. The Elephant was created in 1953 by Kay Bojesen and from the start handmade in his s...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Victorian Wide Scroll Twist Design Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver Cuff
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Victorian-style bracelet cuff. All in sterling silver haute couture - iconic. This piece is not only a ready-to-wear creation but also the most dynamic piece of modern scul...
Category
1960s American Victorian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
1920's Art Deco Black Porcelain Electronic "Tilt to Light" Lighter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This lighter would likely have a sleek and elegant design, indicative of the Art Deco style popular during the 1920s. This black Porcelain lighter has clean lines, geometric shapes, ...
Category
1920s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
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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