Collectibles and Curiosities
Early 20th Century Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Early 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Glass
Mid-20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Resin
1920s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1960s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Paper
1920s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Cut Glass
Mid-20th Century Canadian Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold Plate, Enamel
Early 20th Century Belgian Collectibles and Curiosities
Glass
1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Silver Plate
Late 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Animal Skin
1920s German Black Forest Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Antler, Wood
Mid-20th Century African Collectibles and Curiosities
Bone
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Art Glass
1990s Spanish Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Mid-20th Century Peruvian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Indian Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
1950s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Mercury Glass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Linen, Paper
Late 20th Century British Elizabethan Collectibles and Curiosities
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Glass
1950s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Aluminum, Brass
20th Century French Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Mother-of-Pearl
1970s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Plastic
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver Plate
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Plastic
Early 20th Century Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
Late 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities
Delft, Faience, Terracotta
Early 20th Century English Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather, Paper
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1950s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Tribal Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather, Hardwood
1910s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1990s Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 20th Century British Sporting Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper, Wood
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
1950s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Bakelite
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper, Linen
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1950s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Linen, Paper
1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Fiberglass, Foam, Hardwood, Softwood
1920s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Early 20th Century American Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 1900s English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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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