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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: Early 2000s
Lithograph Depicting the Horse Winner of the 1987 Italian Derby
Located in Milan, IT
Lithograph on paper made in the 1990s by the Salomone typography in Rome from a painting depicting Zaizoom winner of the 1987 Italian Derby, ridden by J. T Quinn. With frame 66.5x61 ...
Category
1990s Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paper
Basquiat a Venezia, Exhibition Catalog 1999
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Jean-Michel Basquiat exhibition catalog:
Venezia (Venice), Fondazione Bevilacqua La Masa, 1999
Catalog produced for the occasion of the exhibition "Jean-Michel Basquiat a Ven...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
20th Century Italian Miniature Wooden Rack, 4 Hunting Rifles in Sterling Silver
Located in VALENZA, IT
Miniature wooden rack with 4 hunting rifles in 925 sterling silver.
The rifles for hunting, in four different models, are in solid sterling silver casting ...
Category
1990s Italian Other Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cigarette Case Art Deco style for Cartier USA in 1980s spring button Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Handbag cigarette case in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fire enamel. Opening with spring button. Size cm. 6.3 x 9.7 x 1.5. Weight gr. 215. Created in Art Deco style for Cartie...
Category
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
A Simpler Way of Life: Old Farmhouses of NY & New England by William Morgan
Located in valatie, NY
A Simpler Way of Life: Old Farmhouses of New York & New England by William Morgan and Photos by Trevor Tondro. Stated 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Published by North Country Books, 2013. Colonial farmhouses were built not by architects, but by stonemasons, carpenters, and other craftsmen—sometimes by the farmers themselves. These vernacular structures utilize such richly textured materials as wideboard planks, hand-hewn beams, and brick and fieldstone hearths. Current owners have filled their dream houses with authentic decor: hooked rugs, vintage crockery...
Category
Late 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Leather Gymnasium Dummies
Located in Hanover, MA
Two leather wrestling dummies marked Ivan’s Wrestling Products around the five Olympic rings embossed logo.
Large 65 inches tall by 43 inches wide arm to arm. Weight approximately 13...
Category
Late 20th Century Romanian Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Giraffe Taxidermy Floor Mount, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Majestic vintage Giraffe taxidermy mount. Over 7-feet tall. Meticulously crafted by skilled artisans, ensuring that every detail was captured to perfec...
Category
1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fur, Glass, Wood
Speaker 4040 by Elipson, 1970s, Set of 2
By Elipson
Located in bruxelles, BE
White plaster and wood speaker, very good sound. Wear due to time and age of speakers.
For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood
1980s Professional Roulette Wheel by Cammegh
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning, high-quality late 20th-century professional roulette wheel, signed by the renowned maker Cammegh. This exquisite piece is handcrafted from solid ebony and rosewood, beaut...
Category
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ebony
Out of the Studio by Tom Bianchi, Stated 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Out of the Studio by Tom Bianchi. Published by St.Martin's Press, 1991. Stated 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. The unself-conscious and affectionate con...
Category
1990s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Roger Capron - Glazed Ceramic Humidor
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Molded Ceramic Humidor with "Tabac" and Patterned Stamped Designs; Moss-colored Glazed Ceramic Finish with Original Natural Cork Stopper.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Wooden Hand Jewelry Display Sculpture, Finely Carved with Natural Varnish – Deco
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Wooden Hand Jewelry Display Sculpture, Finely Carved with Natural Varnish – Decorative & Functional
Description:
This elegant wooden jewelry display, sculpted in the form of a finely detailed hand and forearm, is both a beautiful decorative object and a functional accessory holder. The wood's natural grain is visible beneath a light varnish, giving the piece a warm, organic feel that fits effortlessly into any style of decor, from modern to rustic to eclectic. The slender, delicately sculpted fingers provide an ideal place to display rings, bracelets, or small necklaces with grace and refinement.
Key features include:
Artistic Hand Sculpture: Carefully carved with realistic proportions and fine details, especially in the fingers, this piece captures the beauty of artisan woodworking.
Natural Wood with Varnished Finish: The visible wood grain under a clear varnish gives the piece an authentic, natural aesthetic, enhancing its warmth and versatility.
Functional Jewelry Display: Perfect for organizing and showcasing rings, bracelets, or delicate chains, it brings a practical yet artistic touch to bedrooms, dressing rooms, or boutiques.
Versatile Decorative Piece: Beyond its utility, this sculpture stands alone as a striking decorative accent—ideal for modern, minimalist, rustic, or bohemian interiors.
Compact and Eye-Catching: Its elegant lines and sculptural quality allow it to catch the eye without overwhelming a space, making it suitable for small displays or curated vignettes.
Handcrafted Character: Each curve and detail reflects the care of craftsmanship, offering a piece with soul and tactile beauty.
This wooden hand jewelry display is more than a simple accessory holder—it is a piece of functional art, adding elegance, texture, and authenticity to any interior setting.
Keywords: wooden hand jewelry holder, carved wood jewelry display...
Category
1970s French Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
1970s Vintage Lightning Bolt surfboard by Barry Kanaiaupuni
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Early-1970s Lightning Bolt surfboard made by Barry Kanaiaupuni. Features large and wide lightning bolt jag design, a telltale sign of the earliest of...
Category
1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
1970s Bell System by Western Electric Barbie Pink Desk Rotary Telephone USA
Located in Miami, FL
Western Electric had been producing telephones for the American Telephone and Telegraph Co. (ATT) and the Bell System since 1927.
During the 50's, new line of type 500 sets were int...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Traditional Vintage Metal Lidded Jug, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage metal commemorative metal jug. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1970. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful p...
Category
1970s Spanish Rustic Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Royal Diana and Charles 's Wedding Philatelic Panels Collection 125 Stamps
Located in Plainview, NY
The Royal Wedding Philatelic Panels Collection was published by the Postal Commemorative Society in 1983. The album collection of historic Royal Wedding Commemorative Stamps also features full color photographs of the wedding as well as photos of official visitation with stamps of many countries: Bahamas, Antigua & Barbuda, British Antarctic Territory, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Tuvalu, Barbados, Belize, Mauritius, Swaziland, Falkland Islands, Nevis, Tristan da Cunha, Turks & Caicos Islands, St. Helena, Pitcairn Islands, Maldives, Ascension, Sierra Leone, Kiribati, Falkland Islands Dependencies, Montserrat, St. Vincent, Dominica, Fiji, Great Britain, St. Kitts, British Virgin Islands...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Disco Ball Mirror Mosaic With Rotor, diameter 15 cm, never used
Located in Palermo, IT
Disco ball mirror mosaic with rotor, diameter 15 cm, never used
This object is part of a series found in a warehouse of a shop specializing in the sale of disco products.
Excellent c...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mirror
Disco Ball Mirror Mosaic With Rotor, diameter 20 cm, never used
Located in Palermo, IT
Disco ball mirror mosaic with rotor, diameter 20 cm, never used
This object is part of a series found in a warehouse of a shop specializing in the sale of disco products.
Excellent c...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mirror
Jewish Museum Silver Plate Menorah Judith Holding Head of Holofernes Judaica
Located in Dayton, OH
Large, heavy, vintage, late 20th-century silver-plated menorah, produced by The Jewish Museum. Design features eight screw-in candle cups on a rectangular base with scalloped / foliate legs and edging, behind which is a backsplash depicting Jewish / Old Testament heroine Judith, carrying her sword and the head of Holofernes, while a heavenly hand anoints her with water from above. Judith is framed in more foliate swags with a crown at the top and an additional shamash candle cup on the right-hand side.
This menorah oil...
Category
Late 20th Century American Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
1980s, Recreational Machine Model Pinball Trailer Playmatic
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Recreational machine model pinball trailer playmatic.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Post-Impressionism, Royal Academy of Arts 1979-80
Located in Bradenton, FL
Post-Impressionism, published in conjunction with the exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts in 1979-80. Softcover book, printed in England and Italy, illustrated, 303 pages.
Category
1970s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Naval Binoculars USSR, 20mmx 100mm Magnification, Cold War Period, 1970's.
Located in Canterbury, England
A superb and very rare set of naval binoculars, with ultra high magnification, these were designed primarily for use in naval and maritime operations, and also from port. The 20x mag...
Category
1970s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
1970s Vintage Dewey Weber Wave Mural Surfboard
By Dewey Weber
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Vintage 1970s Dewey Weber wave mural surfboard. Features beautiful airbrushed full length wave mural on the deck with greenish yellow tinted rails/bottom. Swallow tail shape design. ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
Lighter Elephant in Travertine attributed to Fratelli Mannelli, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Table lighter elephant in Travertine attributed to Fratelli Mannelli.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Metal
Wonders: Vintage Popular Encyclopedia - Volume 1, USSR 1990, 1J168
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Step into the world of wonders with this vintage book from the USSR titled "Чудеса" (Wonders). This popular encyclopedia, Volume 1, invites you to explore the extraordinary within th...
Category
1990s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage USSR Book: 'Mythological Themes in Works of Art' - 1971, 1J83
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embark on a captivating journey into the world of art and mythology with this extraordinary vintage book from the USSR titled 'Mythological Themes in Works of Art.' Published around ...
Category
1970s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Soviet Book: the Planet of People & the Little Prince, 1J57
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Transport yourself to the enchanting world of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry with this vintage book from the USSR. Published in 1983 in Leningrad, this captivating book features two belove...
Category
1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
“The Big Nude” SUMO Book by Helmut Newton 'Unopened', 1990s
By Helmut Newton, TASCHEN
Located in Renens, CH
“The Big Nude” SUMO book, original edition, signed by Helmut Newton from an edition of 10,000 prints for Taschen.
Please note that our edition is in its original packaging. The book itself has never been opened and has still its original seal.
Helmut Newton’s SUMO...
Category
1990s German Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry Coffee Table Book
Located in New York, NY
The very beautiful 'Reflections of Eternity' jewelry coffee table book from luxury Maison, Van Cleef & Arpels. Book was published to mark the Centenary (100th Anniversary) of Van Cle...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
20th Century Italian Silver Portal "Marriage of the Virgin"
Located in VALENZA, IT
Portal in chiseled solid silver depicting the "Marriage of the Virgin".
The Marriage of the Virgin is an oil painting on wood (170 × 117 cm) by ...
Category
1990s Italian Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Van Gogh in Arles by Ronald Pickvance
Located in Bradenton, FL
Van Gogh in Arles by Ronald Pickvance. Hardcover book with dustjacket, published in conjunction with the exhibition held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, between October ...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Microphone Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great vintage table lighter in the shape of a microphone. Just over 7 inches long. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Light patina giving this piece a classic silver color....
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
A medieval style chess set made in cast clay
Located in Delft, NL
A medieval style chess set made in cast clay
A cast clay chess set in medieval style with 4 loose tiles.
The 4 separate tiles form the chessboard, which are also cast from clay.
T...
Category
Late 20th Century European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Clay
1970s Vintage Town and Country Surfboard by Ed Angulo
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1979 Town & Country surfboard made by Ed Angulo. Features a gorgeous red tinted deck/rails with dual T&C laminates and boxed single fin setup. A remarkable example of a 1970s surfboard made under the iconic Town and Country surfboards...
Category
1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
Cartier High Jewelry Coffee Table Book by Hans Nadelhoffer
Located in New York, NY
A hard-cover Cartier high jewelry coffee table book by Hans Nadelhoffer, 1984. Book showcases royal and high jewelry, timepieces, and precious o...
Category
Late 20th Century English Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Sterling on Black Parade Saddle
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sterling on black parade saddle. 15” padded seat. Heavily tooled. Over 100 sterling silver conchos. Large sterling plates covering tapaderos. The saddle ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Colorful Framed Tropical Butterflies Taxidermy Mounted Insect Display 6 Pieces 3
Located in Poperinge, BE
Collection of framed and dried colorful butterflies, 6 pieces in total, nice collection in wooden box with glass, the black frame is decorated with carved patterns, second half of th...
Category
1980s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Franklin Mint Star Trek 25th Anniversary Chess Set
Located in New York, NY
Commemorative Star Trek chess set by Franklin Mint, 25th Anniversary Special Edition, with finely crafted gold and sterling silver plated Klingon and Federation chess pieces raised o...
Category
Late 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Pop Art Niki de Saint Phalle Inflatable Plastic Snake Collectibles, France 1999
Located in Miami, FL
Pop art Niki de Saint Phalle double sided inflatable plastic Snake collectibles, France, 1999.
Swimming pool toys for happiness.
Never used, New out of the ...
Category
1990s French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Helmut Newton Sumo Taschen Book, Philippe Starck Stand, Signed Limited Edition
Located in Miami, FL
Helmut Newton Sumo Taschen Book, Philippe Starck Stand, Signed Limited Edition
Offered for sale is a Helmut Newton Limited Edition Sumo book published by Taschen with a custom-designed stand by Philippe Starck. There is an unparalleled grandeur of the Helmut Newton Sumo, the biggest and most expensive book produced in the 20th century. This limited edition masterpiece is signed by Newton and numbered 836/10,000. The book is a testament to the influential legacy of one of the most intriguing and controversial photographers in history. Accompanying this extraordinary book is a meticulously crafted bookstand designed by Philippe Starck that adds a touch of sophistication to its display.
Immerse yourself in the monumental world of SUMO, a titan of a book measuring an impressive 50 x 70 cm (20 x 27.5 in.) and weighing approximately 30 kg (66 lb.). With 464 pages, it breaks all previous records and stands as a truly unique publication.
Edited by June Newton...
Category
Late 20th Century Monacan Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1970 Sergio Asti Cedit Space Age Design Italian Ceramic Green Ashtray
Located in Brescia, IT
Ashtray
designer Sergio Asti
prod. Cedit
Italy, 1970
Green Ceramic
Sticker Label and Artist
Sign under the base
Perfect condiction
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Roy Lichtenstein The Paris Review, 1992 (Lichtenstein 1992)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Roy Lichtenstein The Paris Review:
1992 The Paris Review book, featuring an interior spread of Roy Lichtenstein's "__" (1992). Imagery features 8 detailed segments of this esteemed 1...
Category
1990s Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Exclusive Royal SPOON Sterling Silver Coronation Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
Located in Wembley, GB
A Rare case of antique valuable royal sterling silver Spoon. An elegant Vintage Sterling Silver Spoon case.
Celebrating the 1977 Coronation Jubilee of Quee...
Category
1970s British Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Maitland Smith Art Nouveau Style Large Standing Brass Nautilus Magnifying Glass
Located in Doylestown, PA
Maitland Smith Art Nouveau style large standing nautilus magnifying glass.
Lots of intricate details capture the beauty of this intriguing sea crea...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Boat Blueprint of the "Cabrilla" from Motor Boating Publications
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat blueprint from Motor Boating's Build a Boat series. This blueprint shows a William Atkin design of the V bottom day cruiser "Cabrilla." Atkin designed more than 700 boats. Lloyd...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Boat Blueprint of the "Sunray" from Motor Boating Publications
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat blueprint from Motor Boating's Build a Boat series. This blueprint shows a William Atkin design of the "Sunray," A Seabright skiff. Atkin designed more than 700 boats. Lloyd's R...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Boat Blueprint of the Runabout "Vamoose" from Motor Boating Publications
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat blueprint from Motor Boating's Build a Boat series. This blueprint shows a William Atkin design of the V bottom runabout "Vamoose." Atkin designed more than 700 boats. Lloyd's R...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Araki's Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book Complete Collection 1-20 plus special book Nobuyoshi Araki Book Satchin and His Brother Mabo / 1stn in 1997
The works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book collection complete 1-20 published in Japan in 1996 by Heibonsha Limited, Publisher.
21 books complete collection limited edition.
Embark on a visual journey through the prolific artistry of Nobuyoshi Araki with the "Works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book Complete Collection 1-20." This limited edition set, published in Japan in 1996 by Heibonsha Limited, Publisher, comprises 21 books that encapsulate the diverse facets of Araki's creative genius.
Nobuyoshi Araki, born on May 25, 1940, is a revered Japanese photographer...
Category
1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Sotheby's, the Roger Whittaker Collection Cuberly House
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: The Roger Whittaker collection. Softcover auction catalogue. 152 pp. paintings, furniture and works of art collected by Roger Whittaker during his life as an international...
Category
Late 20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Sotheby's Property from the Estate of the Late Richard C. von Hess. NY June 1998
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Property from the Estate of the Late Richard C. von Hess. NY June 1998. Beautifully illustrated with full-color and B&W reproductions and photos. Including Property from th...
Category
1990s American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Maillot Naples signé - certifié par Diego Maradona
Located in Perpignan, FR
Maillot réplique de Naples de 1987-1988 signé de la main par Diego Maradona .
un certificat d’authenticité + numero de série enregistré est vendu avec le maillot.
Tres bon état gén...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Acrylic
Teorema
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster for Teorema 1968
This film was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, and stars Silvana Mangano, Terence Stamp and Massimo Girotti. It tells the story of a s...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage 1980s Harley Davidson Motorcycle Electra-Glide Shovelhead Fuel Gas Tank
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 1980s Harley Davidson Motorcycle Electra-Glide Shovelhead Fuel Gas Tank. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 10.75" H x 19" W x 9.25" D.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
1950s Taxco Onyx Sterling Silver Link Bracelet Mexico
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1950s Vintage Mexican Onyx Sterling Silver Link Bracelet
Modernist design Taxco Silversmith N S
Stamped
7.25 x 1.25 w .5
Preowned vintage condition
Refer to images ...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Vintage B&L Ray-Ban 1970's Eve-Opty1 Oversized Round Tortoise Frame Sunglasses
Located in St. Louis, MO
This is a nice vintage pair of Bausch & Lomb ( B&L - Ray-Ban ) oversized sunglasses having translucent tortoise frame with grey plastic lenses.
Marked on frames : B&L - Ray-Ban, m...
Category
1970s Canadian Hollywood Regency Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Gucci Wood and Leather Backgammon Set, 1970s Italy
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage portable Gucci backgammon case/game. Tan leather trim with Burl wood on front and back of case and Burl wood game board/playing surface. 15 gr...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Industrial Turners Cube Scale Design Model Desk Sculpture, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A nice scaled model of a turner cube made in the 1970s. This unique object, termed a Turner’s Cube, was traditionally an exercise given to a novice machinist to test their knowledge ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
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
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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