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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: 1930s
Period: Early 1900s
Girl in beautiful Dress, Antique German Dollhouse Doll Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German Bisque Head, Arms and Leg Doll is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beautiful Outfit, it is suitable for any room and adds a touch of elegance to your Dollhouse.
The set includes The Doll with the Outfit, all in very good condition. Made of Fabric, Bisque Porcelain parts and handmade by skilled craftsmen, this original piece is a testament to the rich history of German toys. Whether you're a fan of entertainment or vintage items, this dollhouse toy...
Category
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric
Map of Soria Province, 1901: Detailed Cartography of Northeastern Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
The map is a historical map of the province of Soria from 1901.
A decorative coat of arms enhances the aesthetic of the map, signifying the historical and cultural significance of ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Maritime and Terrestrial Survey of Spanish Santander in 1901, An Original Map
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique map is a historical map of the province of Santander (currently known as Cantabria) from the year 1901. Santander is located along the northern coast of Spain, bordering...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Jaén 1902: A Cartographic Depiction of Andalusia's Olive Heartland
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique map displays the province of Jaén, located in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain, as of the year 1902. It contains various geographic and i...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Cáceres 1901: Mapping the Crossroads of Extremadura, Western Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
The map depicts the province of Cáceres in Spain, dated 1901. Key features of the map include:
The map shows detailed contour lines indicating the diverse terrain, which includes the northern part of the province being part of the Sistema Central mountain range. Blue lines mark the rivers and larger bodies of water, likely including the Tagus River, which passes through the province. Red lines indicate roads and railways, highlighting the connections within the province and to neighboring areas.
The coat of arms of Cáceres is featured prominently, displaying a castle and a lion, symbols associated with the historical heritage of the region. It is highlighted with a gold coating in the crown.
About the province of Cáceres:
Cáceres is one of the two provinces in the autonomous community of Extremadura, in western Spain, bordering Portugal. The province is known for its extensive natural environments, including part of the Monfragüe National Park, which is a UNESCO-designated Biosphere Reserve, and the Tagus River International Natural Park. The capital city, also named Cáceres, boasts a well-preserved old town with a wealth of Renaissance architecture...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Orense in Depth: A 1902 Topographical Map of Galicia's Mountainous Province
Located in Langweer, NL
The map is a detailed cartographic representation of the province of Orense (Ourense in Galician), located in the northwest of Spain, as it was in 1902. Here's a brief description an...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Castellón de la Plana 1901: A Cartographic Perspective of the Valencian Coast
Located in Langweer, NL
The authentic map depicts the province of Castellón de la Plana, often referred to simply as Castellón, situated in the eastern part of Spain in the Valencian Community, and the map ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Cádiz 1901: Nautical Crossroads of the Atlantic and Mediterranean
Located in Langweer, NL
The map illustrates the province of Cádiz, located in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain, from the year 1901. It displays various geographic and man-made features:
The map...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Málaga 1901: A Cartographic Detailing of Andalusia's Coastal Jewel
Located in Langweer, NL
The map depicts the province of Málaga, located in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain, as it was in 1901. Here are the key features illustrated on the map:
- **...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Girona 1902: Geographic and Infrastructural Map of Catalonia’s Northern Province
Located in Langweer, NL
The map provided is of the province of Girona (in Catalan, Girona), located in the northeast of Spain, within the autonomous community of Catalonia, as of the year 1902. Here are the...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Minho: A Legacy of Lush Landscapes and Living Traditions in Portugal, 1903
Located in Langweer, NL
Ths authentic print is a historical map of the Minho region in the northwestern part of Portugal. The map includes detailed geographical features, such as rivers, mountain ranges, an...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Huelva 1901: A Cartographic Presentation of Andalusia's Atlantic Frontier
Located in Langweer, NL
The map displays the province of Huelva, located in the southwestern part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in Spain, as of the year 1901. It outlines various geographic and m...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Alicante in a 1901 Antique Map: Maritime Gateway of Spain's Costa Blanca
Located in Langweer, NL
An original antique map of the province of Alicante, dated 1901. It is part of the atlas series by D. Benito Chias y Carbo, featuring cartographic elements.
Here are some characteri...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
León 1903: A Cartographic Detailing of Castilla y León's Mountainous Province
Located in Langweer, NL
The map depicts the province of León, which is located in the northwest of Spain and forms part of the autonomous community of Castilla y León, as of 1903. Notable features of the ma...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Burgos 1902: Geographic Map of Castile's Historic Heartland in Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
The map of the province of Burgos in the autonomous community of Castile and León in Spain, dated 1902. It includes the following features:
The map highlights the varied terrain wit...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Badajoz 1901: A Cartographic Record of Extremadura's Largest Province in Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique map for sale is of the province of Badajoz, part of the autonomous community of Extremadura in Spain, dated 1901. It illustrates several important features:
Th...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Empire's Tapestry: Mapping Portugal's Global Legacy in 1903
Located in Langweer, NL
This map is an original antique map that showcases Portuguese possessions around the turn of the 20th century, with a focus on Guinea-Bissau (referred to on the map as "Guiné Portugu...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Zaragoza: Crossroads of Heritage - The 1901 Cartographic Chronicle
Located in Langweer, NL
The print on sale is a historical map of the province of Zaragoza, Spain, dated 1901. The title on the map is "ZARAGOZA. 1901." This map details the geo...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Anrtique Map of the Province of Valladolid, Central Spain, 1902
Located in Langweer, NL
A historical or archival map of the province of Valladolid, Spain, from the year 1902. Valladolid is a province located in the central part of Spain, within the autonomous community ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Volcanic Eden: The Canary Islands’ Tapestry of Land and Sea in 1902
Located in Langweer, NL
The map is the second sheet (2ª HOJA) of a historical map series of the Canary Islands from 1902. It depicts three of the major islands: Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, and Lanzarote, a...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1902 Cartographic View of Salamanca: The Golden Province of Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
This map showcases the province of Salamanca in the year 1902. Salamanca is located in the autonomous community of Castile and León in western Spain. It is bordered by the provinces ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Navarra in Cartographic Detail: A 1902 Map of the Crossroads of Northern Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
The original antique map for sale shows the Spanish province of Navarra as it was in 1902. Here's a brief description and a potential title for the map:
Description:
- The map detai...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1902 Murcia: A Cartographic Snapshot of Spain's Southeastern Province
Located in Langweer, NL
The map represents the province of Murcia, Spain, as it was in 1902. Here's an overview of its characteristics:
- **Geography**: It displays the varied terrain of Murcia, from the c...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Lleida 1902: A Cartographic Perspective of Catalonia's Gateway to the Pyrenees
Located in Langweer, NL
The map for sale shows the province of Lleida, located in the western part of Catalonia, Spain, as of 1902. Here are the key features depicted on the map:
- **Topography**: The map ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Huesca 1901: A Geographic Overview of Aragon's Northern Frontier in Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
The map provided is of the province of Huesca, located in the northeastern part of Spain, within the autonomous community of Aragon, as of the year 1901. Here are some of the key fea...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Echoes of Empire: Spanish Territories in West Africa, 1903
Located in Langweer, NL
This is a historical map showing Spanish possessions in West Africa from the year 1903. The map includes the islands of Fernando Póo (now known as Bioko), part of the modern-day country of Equatorial Guinea, Annobón Island, and the Elobey Islands, along with the Spanish-controlled areas on the continental region near Rio Muni.
These territories were part of Spain's colonial empire and are situated in the Gulf of Guinea, off the coast of Central Africa. Fernando Póo (Bioko) is particularly notable for its volcanic origins and as a center of cocoa production during the colonial period. Annobón, lying further southwest of Bioko, is a small volcanic island. The Elobey Islands are very small and located near the coast of Gabon.
Here's a brief overview of their significance:
1. **Bioko Island (Fernando Póo)**: The island has a rich biodiversity and is known for its unique flora and fauna, including several endemic species. Malabo, the capital city of Equatorial Guinea, is located here.
2. **Annobón Island**: This remote island has a small population and is known for its isolation and distinctive Creole culture, which has developed independently from the mainland.
3. **Elobey Islands**: These consist of Elobey Grande and Elobey Chico and are situated near the mouths of the Muni and Campo rivers. They were historically important as transit points in river trade...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Crossroads of Continents: Spain's North African Enclaves in 1903
Located in Langweer, NL
The image for sale is a historical map of Spanish possessions in North Africa, dated 1903. The map includes the enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, the Chafarinas Islands, the Alhucemas I...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1906-07 The Writings of Mark Twain
By Mark Twain
Located in Bath, GB
A striking set of the works of the great American author Mark Twain, a smartly bound set including all of his best known and influential works.
The collected works of Mark Twain.
C...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Lavishly-Filled German Wooden Grocery Dollhouse Store Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful grocery shop room box, painted and stained wood with lithographed wall and floor papers, side stair case and upper gallery, some drawers on rear w...
Category
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric, Wood
2 Miniature Picture Frames Erhard & Söhne Antique German Dollhouse Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare Set of two Pictures framed in Gold plated ormulu frames is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beautiful intricate design, it is suitable for any room and adds a touch of elegance to your Dollhouse. You will get 2 Erhard and Söhne Frames and one framed pictures with a landscape to place it in your dollhouse.
Made of high-quality gold-plated metal and handmade by skilled craftsmen, this original piece is a testament to the rich history of German toys. Whether you're a fan of entertainment or vintage items, this Erhard & Söhne dollhouse toy...
Category
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Art Deco Ashtray Stand, brass and Bakelite by Demeyere, Belgium, 1930s
By Demeyere
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco ashtray stand by Demeyere
This beautiful and rare Art Deco Ashtray Stand from the 30s/40s is in the streamline modern art deco style. The designer of this extraordinary obj...
Category
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Iron, Chrome
WWII Nikon Binoculars on Carl Zeiss Silver Polished tripod
By Nikon
Located in Telluride, CO
One pair of WWII Naval Binoculars with a magnification of 20 x 120. Mounted on a period tripod, these exceptional binoculars display entirely original optics in a distinctly Japanese...
Category
1930s Japanese Other Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Silver and enamel Emile Dropsy pendant
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Silver and enamel Emile Dropsy pendant
Madonna Regina Virginium motif
Materials: Solid silver and enamel
Perfect condition includes its original box from the Carassole house of Buenos Aires, Argentina...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible Black Car including Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Hampshire, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, this exclusive antique model car are 1:10 scale model that took over 4,000 hours to develop...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metallic Thread, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, ...
Vintage "Dolly Tub" Rival Side Table - Polished stone top - Circa 1930
Located in Brussels , BE
This item was used as a washing basin. It can now be used as a a side table for inside or outside.
Category
1930s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Zinc
René Cerbelaud's Perfumery and Pharmacy Book
Located in Milano, IT
We invite you to embark on a timeless journey of discovery, as we unveil a genuine relic from the past: René Cerbelaud's rare book, dating back to 1909. Titled "Formulaire des Principales Spécialités de Parfumerie et de Pharmacie par René Cerbelaud," this extraordinary tome is a true repository of secrets and traditions from the captivating worlds of perfumery and pharmacy. Originally published in French and subsequently translated into numerous languages, this book has traversed the centuries, preserving the wisdom of a bygone era.
Each page of this precious book holds a story of expertise and passion within the realms of perfumery and pharmacy. Despite more than a century having passed since its publication, the contents of this book continue to exert a fascinating allure. René Cerbelaud meticulously documented a wide range of recipes, including serums, ointments, liqueurs, and various extracts, offering us a comprehensive overview of ancient pharmaceutical and perfumery practices. Reading this book is akin to taking a journey back in time, an extraordinary opportunity to explore the traditions and knowledge of a bygone era.
This antique book stands...
Category
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
1903 The Works of Arthur Conan Doyle
Located in Bath, GB
A limited edition set of the collected works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, an illustrated set signed by Conan Doyle.
A limited edition of one-thousand copies, of which this is numbered...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible 3pcs, Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Hampshire, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, these exclusive antique model cars are 1:10 scale models that took over 4,000 hours to deve...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Foil, Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Iron, Nick...
Rare Set of Two Santa Claus Mercury Glass Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of two. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size always given for the tallest item i...
Category
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wire
Shepherd & Wooly Sheep Putz Toy Set Antique German Christmas 1900s, original Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German set of eleven Putz stick-legged sheep with a shepherd boy and his dog. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas nativit...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Vintage Dimple Pattern Golf Ball Mould.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Two-Part Dimple Golf Ball Mould.
An interesting un-named dimple pattern golf ball mould. The steel moulds with locating slots to ensure the correct alignment of the pattern, ...
Category
1930s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Lighted Ashtray Stand with Chrome Airplane
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Art Deco chrome lighted ashtray stand lamp epitomizes 1920s luxury and functionality. This dual-purpose piece boasts a geometric chrome desig...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
WWII Carl Zeiss Binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Telluride, CO
These WWII optics have been originally restored in a time-consuming process to reveal a crystal clear Image. Externally, hand stripping the paint inch by inch and polishing to the mo...
Category
1930s German Late Victorian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Lot of Eight Miniature Antique German Dollhouse Toys Accessories 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature set of 8 antique German Dollhouse Miniatures is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts al...
Category
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pewter
Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saints, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of the catacombs of Rome. It is made of metal. Crucifix itself is approx.
1 3/4" high (with hanger) in size, that making it easily worn. It is...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1930s House of Schiaparelli Studio Green Gripoix Parure Haute Couture Early Set
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The Decadence of Early Haute Couture released by the hands of Elsa Schiaparelli. Early 1930’s -1940’s House of Schiaparelli Studio in France. A Parure Set with Matching Necklace, Br...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Art Glass
Zenith Chairside Radio Bar With Glasses Art Deco Rare
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
Zenith Chairside Radio Bar With Glasses Art Deco Rare. This is a 1938 Zenith chairside model 7D241. This is a “Radio Bar” model offered for sale. It is original glassware with gold banded glasses (12 in total) plus two specialty pieces a martini shaker and a decanter. All matching period-appropriate glassware for it. As you can see they look like radio bar glassware. I’ve never seen one of these before and I think they were only made for a short period. Here is a chance for a Zenith collector, bar, or cocktail collector to own a unique restored vintage radio...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Wood
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1900 ANGLO INDIAN INLAID CHESSBOARD AND PIECES STUNNiNG TIMBER
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare circa 1900 Anglo Indian Export Chessboard and pieces
A truly stunning and highly colle...
Category
Early 1900s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood, Boxwood, Walnut
Rene Umberto Scarponi 1932 Patented Boat Cigarette & Cigar Holder & Ashtray
Located in Hanover, MA
A combined ash receiver, cigar and cigarette holder made of cast patinated copper in the form of a cabin cruiser boat issued US design patent 87,647 in 1932 to R. U. Scarponi of 1929...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Mahogany Billiard - Snooker Score Board
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Mahogany Score Board.
A nice billiard scoreboard with brass slides and pointers, one set with spot. The transfer numbers are 0 to 20 and 0 to 100 in multip...
Category
1930s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Rare Set of Three Santa Claus Mercury Glass Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size always given for the tallest item...
Category
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wire
2 Antique English Mark Cross Leather Footballs Futbols Soccer Balls 6"
By Mark Cross
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of circa 1930s brown leather footballs / soccer balls manufactured by Mark Cross Company. Made in England.
Dimensions:
5.5" x 5.5" x 5.5" (Width x Depth x Height)
Category
1930s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Cotton
Vintage Wooden and Felt Hat Form Mold, Vienna, Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning beautiful wooden and felt hat form mold, found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Has the form of the typical Art Deco style. So we believe it was made in the 1930s. Nice...
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Rare Set of Three Santa Claus Mercury Glass Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size always given for the tallest item...
Category
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wire
Italian antique vintage Analogue floor camera in wood and brass, 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique vintage Analogue floor camera in wood and brass, 1900s
Analogue floor camera in wood and brass. The structure is composed of two solid wood uprights with brass cylind...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
19th Century Carpenters Pine Tool Chest and Tools The chest is in pine
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Carpenters Pine Tool Chest and Tools
The chest is in pine with metal banding, it is set on wheels and has layers of trays
We have left the contents of the chest with i...
Category
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pine
TOLKIEN. The Hobbit. 1937 - 1st ED 2nd IMPRESSION - THE FIRST WITH COLOR PLATES!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: TOLKIEN, J. R. R.
TITLE: The Hobbit or There and Back Again.
PUBLISHER: London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1937.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION SECOND IMPRESSION AND THE FIRST...
Category
1930s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Pair of Glass Pharmacy Jars, Italy, 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of glass pharmacy jars, Italy, 1930s
Found in an old disused pharmacy.
Good condition. One has an imperceptible chip on the edge.
Being handcra...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
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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