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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 1910s
Yellow Golden Pheasant Wall Mounted Taxidermy Specimen
Located in New York, NY
This Yellow Golden pheasant's in-flight pose is the perfect way to showcase all of those amazing feathers, it's a wonderful addition to any collection, perfect for town or country.
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2010s American Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Feathers

contemporary wicker guitar ...
Located in Brecht, BE
a wicked, wicker, fun object, this decorative guitar, made out of wood and wicker ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wicker, Wood

Teckell T1.1 Crystal 9-foot Pool Table in Light Bronz by Marc Sadler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Teckell T1.1 pool table with light bronze trim lures in both design aficionados and top players. The light dances across its handcrafted glass surfaces and glimmers when it strik...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Crystal, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Bronze

Teckell T1.1 Crystal 9-foot Pool Table in Black by Marc Sadler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
T1.1 Black pool table with black trim lures in both design aficionados and top players. The light dances across its handcrafted glass surfaces and glimmers when it strikes the black ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Crystal, Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Teckell T1.1 Crystal 8-foot Pool Table in Light Bronz by Marc Sadler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Teckell T1.1 pool table with light bronze trim lures in both design aficionados and top players. The light dances across its handcrafted glass surfaces and glimmers when it strik...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Crystal, Aluminum, Bronze, Stainless Steel

Chrome-plated brass and leather telescope signed W. OTTWAY from the first war 1915
Located in Milan, IT
Chrome-plated brass and leather telescope signed W. OTTWAY & Co Ltd Ealing London A49 in use by British Army officers during World War I. Single-length focus, focal diameter cm 3...
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1910s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

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

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
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1910s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
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1910s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

The Clark Brothers Collect Impressionists and Early Modern Painting Hardcover
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Clark Brothers Collect Impressionists and Early Modern Painting Hardcover Coffee Table Book. Michael Conforti, Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Metropolitan Museum of A...
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Dutch Colonial Homes in America Signed by Roderic Blackburn & Geoffrey Gross
Located in valatie, NY
Dutch Colonial Homes in America by Roderic H. Blackburn, Photography by Geoffrey Gross and Susan Piatt, introduction by Harrison Frederick Meeske. Hardcover with dust jacket. 240 pp....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Sculpture Concorde Model Scale 1/36
Located in Paris, FR
Concorde Model Scale 1/36 sculpture, in resin fiber, on aluminium polished base. From Air France Agency. On base: height 110cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Resin

Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Walnut C. Engel & Cie Verviers
Located in Verviers, BE
Wall-mounted weather station in carved walnut made in Verviers Belgium by C. Engel & Cie Opticiens Verviers High quality mechanism with jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in...
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1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Walnut

Cecily Brown: Paintings 2003 - 2006 - Johanna Drucker - 1st Ed., 2006
Located in London, GB
Published by Gagosian Gallery, 1st edition, New York & London, 2006. Hardback with English text. “In a punning reference to a Pollock masterwork, the image makes its point with rhyt...
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Early 2000s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Art in Flower: Finding Inspiration in Art and Nature
Located in New York City, NY
In Art in Flower, Lindsey Taylor introduces an original take on floral design that teaches us to see the world anew Based on Lindsey Taylor's popular W...
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Interiors The Greatest Rooms of the Century (Pink Edition)
Located in New York City, NY
The ultimate global celebration of residential design and decorating With 400 rooms organized by designer from A-Z, this much-lauded book goes beyond decorators, designers, and arc...
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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

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Stainless Steel

Banksy Graffitied Walls and Wasn’t Sorry Book
Located in New York City, NY
A clever, quirky biography of a leading contemporary artist, for children Banksy is a world-famous graffiti artist who secretly spray paints pictures on streets and walls while no o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Prismatic liquid pocket compass signed F. Barker's & Son London 1917
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic compass pocket liquid and sensing signed F. Barker's & Son Makers London 1917, Pat No.29677/10, Futher Pat Pending, in use by British army officers during World War I. T...
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1910s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Copacabana Palace Where Rio Starts Book by Francisca Mattéoli
Located in New York, NY
Copacabana Palace Where Rio Starts By: Francisca Mattéoli Photography by Tuca Reinés Celebrate 100 years and explore the stories behind the iconic Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro— its cinematic views, star–studded guests, legendary parties, and carnival chic. This sumptuous book tells the legendary story of Copacabana Palace Hotel, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, from its extraordinary beginnings to the contemporary and stylish destination that it is today. Themed chapters and exquisite photography explore how the hotel has been a part of Rio de Janeiro life for 100 years—from its opening in 1923, when there were few other buildings in the area, to the golden age of Hollywood glamour, the extraordinary free concert on Copacabana Beach given by the Rolling Stones in 2006 (with more than 1.5 million people attending), and beyond. Affectionately dubbed “the Copa” by cariocas (locals) and guests alike, the hotel is famous for events such as the Carnival balls...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

This is Still Not a Book
Located in New York City, NY
“Playful illustrations challenge young readers to think outside the box … Delightful, witty, and imaginative.” —Kirkus, STARRED Review A playfully deceptive, joyously interactive follow-up to award-winning author and illustrator Jean Jullien...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Mickalene Thomas
Located in New York City, NY
Over the past two decades, Mickalene Thomas's critically acclaimed and extensive body of work has spanned painting, collage, photography, video, and the immersive installations that ...
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2010s Chinese Other Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

The Levantine Vegetarian Recipes from the Middle East
Located in New York City, NY
Vibrant vegetarian home-cooking recipes, capturing the essence of the Middle East, from the award-winning author of the best-selling The Lebanese Kitchen This glorious celebration of a bold vegetarian cuisine features 140 easy-to-make, bright, uplifting plant-based recipes, including classics such as falafels, hummus, and tabbouleh, as well as unique dishes reflective of region, religion, and culture across the Levant. The food is fresh and delicious, whether it’s garlic-laced mezze dishes, pittas stuffed with pickles, tahini, and grilled vegetables, or sweet and spicy desserts. Covering a vast area straddling Africa, Asia, and the gateway to Europe, the book embraces the culinary traditions of all corners of the Cradle of Civilization. Hage, one of the world’s authorities on Middle Eastern...
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

The Arabesque Table Contemporary Recipes from the Arab World
Located in New York City, NY
"The Arabesque Table is full to the brim with dishes which are rooted in tradition and at the same time creatively (and deliciously!) transcend it. It is wonderful!" - Yotam Ottolenghi "A dazzling set of recipes from Reem Kassis" – Nigel Slater "Reem Kassis's cookbooks tell of her Palestinian family, while giving a modern twist to such dishes as fatteh, lentil soup and pistaschio cake" - The Observer Food Monthly Acclaimed author Reem Kassis returns with a one-of-a-kind collection of original contemporary recipes tracing the rich history of Arab cuisine. The Arabesque Table takes inspiration from the traditional food of the Arab world, weaving Reem Kassis's historic research and cultural knowledge with her contemporary interpretations of an ancient, remarkably diverse cuisine. In her personal, engaging voice, Reem bridges past and present to open up the world of Arabic cooking today, showcasing a mosaic of 130 delicious, accessible home recipes. Organized by primary ingredient, the recipes and vivid photographs bring the dishes to life while her narrative offers not only a sense of taste, but a sense of time and place as well. More than just a compilation of modern Arabic recipes, The Arabesque Table celebrates the evolution of Arab cuisine and the stories of cross-cultural connection it recounts, paying tribute to the history and journey that have led to this point. With the past on full display in this heavily researched and exciting book, you will find dishes from the Golden Age of Islam: like Narjissiya (a fava bean and egg hash) and Makmoora (a layered chicken, onion and pine nut pot pie), as well as contemporary and globally inspired interpretations: like Tahini Cheesecake and Caramelized Butternut Squash Fatteh with Za'atar, revealing a cuisine that is vibrant, nourishing, and exciting, but above all, reminding us of how powerful food is in defining the relationship between people, place and identity. Specifications: Format: Hardback Size: 246 x 189 mm (9 3/4 x 7 1/2 in) Pages: 256 pp Illustrations: 129 illustrations Reem Kassis is the author of Phaidon's acclaimed cookbook The Palestinian Table, which won the Guild of Food Writers First Book award and a Gourmand World Cookbook award and was a James Beard Best International...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Ladurée Tea Time The Art of Making Tea Book by Marie Simon
Located in New York, NY
Ladurée Tea Time The Art of Making Tea By: Marie Simon Photography by Marie-Pierre Morel Illustrations by Hélène Le Duff Tea time is a moment for sharing, when the mind wanders to faraway lands and calm returns to our crazy world. In Ladurée Tea Time, the prestigious and iconic Parisian luxury patisserie, Maison Ladurée, pays tribute to this libation of the gods in its inimitable fashion. With mouthwatering photography and beautiful illustrations, the leaves of this chic book are steeped with tea-time menus and more than sixty sweet and savory recipes fit for Marie Antoinette. Wrapped in mint-green tissue paper, with a padded cover and green metallic edge stain, and packaged in an elegant gift box, this sumptuous guide reveals the secrets of taking tea the Ladurée way and is topped off with a concise history of tea, a guide to the finest tea varieties, and tips on ultimate tea pairings...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

The Origins of Cooking
Located in New York City, NY
An in-depth exploration of the birth of cooking, as charted by leading authority and iconic chef Ferran Adrià's elBullifoundation Using Ferran Adrià's unique 'Sapiens' methodology, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

CESCINSKY & Webster. English Domestic Clocks. SECOND EDITION. 1914
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CESCINSKY, Herbert & Malcolm R. Webster. TITLE: English Domestic Clocks. PUBLISHER: London: George Routledge & Sons, Ltd, 1914. DESCRIPTION: SECOND EDITION. 1 vol., 11-15...
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1910s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Isabel López-Quesada: At Home Book by Isabel López-Quesada
Located in New York, NY
Isabel López-Quesada: At Home By: Isabel López-Quesada Photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna Foreword by Amy Astley Innovatively combining period and contemporary furniture and art in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Art Over 2500 Works from Cave to Contemporary by Nigel Ritchie Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art: Over 2500 Works from Cave to Contemporary by Nigel Ritchie Hardback Book. 2008.The definitive visual guide to over 2,500 paintings and sculptures from around the world, from pre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Isabel Mitchell Green Leather Backgammon Board
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Isabel Mitchell leather backgammon board. No pieces.
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2010s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

"Metis" White Carrara and Black Marquina marble chess set
Located in Treviso, IT
An ancient story of rivalry and strategy, reinterpreted by the Carcino atelier in a design that does not go unnoticed. The redesigned elements come to life through the beauty of a se...
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2010s Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble, Statuary Marble

Solheim Cup Matches U.S. Team Signed Pin Flag, USA 13 vs. EUROPE 15, Circa 2011
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an autographed collage celebrating the women golfers of the 2011 Solheim Cup U.S. team. The 12th Solheim Cup Matches were held September 23-25...
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2010s Irish Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fabric, Paper

Gorgeous Emerald and gold plated silver beaded necklace
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous Emerald and gold plated silver beaded necklace Unfaceted Zambian Emerald beads with gold plated silver beads 4-5 mm Emerald beads 5 mm gold plated silver beads Necklace 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold Plate, Silver

The Moderns: Mid-century American Graphic Design Hardcover 2017
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Moderns: Mid-century American Graphic Design Hardcover – September 19, 2017 by Steven Heller (Author), Greg D'Onofrio (Author). In The Moderns, we meet the men and women who inve...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Lifting the Curtain on Design Hardcover 2010 by Vicente Wolf
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Lifting the Curtain on Design Hardcover 2010 by Vicente Wolf. Simplify, Connect, Expand. These principles, each fundamental to the practice of design, provide the framework for inter...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Linen Bermuda Flag By Annin
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique flag for the Island of Bermuda. The flag of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda as a red ensign was first adopted on 4 October 1910. British red ensign with the union f...
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1910s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Linen

Des Bouvrie, Architecture Interior by Jan and Monique des Bouvrie 2015
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Des Bouvrie: Architecture Interieur Hardcover Book by Jan des Bouvrie and Monique des Bouvrie 2015.Every once in a while a design firm charts a course that is truly memorable, a dire...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Bronze Scultural Singing-Stone MDL. C. Speaker
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Playfully hinting at popular outdoor rock shaped speakers, this bronze cast music box domesticates the shape of a stone found in the mountains near Mexico City. A  listening- stone-for-interiors that explores connections between sound and sculpture. An object through which to rehearse the sculptural convention of listening to the material.  When sculpting in stone, it is common practice to press one’s ear against the material while lightly tapping it. The sounds and vibrations can reveal properties in the medium that are hidden from sight; hollows, interior fractures, hardness, and so on. There is an instant feedback from listening to stones when sculpting them; a true conversation with the material.In the tradition of bronze sculpture there has been a pursuit in perfectioning casting techniques in order to achieve better sonic resonance. Bronze casting was used to make some of the first metal instruments like bells, cymbals, horns among others Exhibited at XPAN: Mexico City (2023) Chic By Accident...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Early 19th Century Negretti and Zambra Bakelite Weather Forecaster
Located in Norwich, GB
19th century Negretti and Zambra Bakelite Weather Forecaster. Housed in a black metal case with a cream coloured bakelite front plate. The dial with barometer scale, hand turned ind...
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1910s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bakelite

Bryan O'Sullivan: A New Glamour
Located in New York, NY
Author Bryan O'Sullivan and Samuel Cochran, Foreword by Annabelle Selldorf New York and London–based interior designer Bryan O’Sullivan creates spaces that mix modern and historical...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Fashion Faux Parr Signed Edition
Located in New York City, NY
The first book dedicated to the fashion photography of renowned British photographer Martin Parr Fashion Faux Parr showcases Martin Parr’s collection of fashion photography for the ...
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

"Metis" Deep red and gray marble chess set
Located in Treviso, IT
An ancient story of rivalry and strategy, reinterpreted by the Carcino atelier in a design that does not go unnoticed. The redesigned elements come to life through the beauty of a se...
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2010s Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble

Robert Alice, TASCHEN, On NFTs. Limited & Numbered Collector's Edition Book
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TASCHEN’s Guide to the Digital Art Revolution. Robert Alice’s On NFTs is the first major art historical survey text on the most compelling, disruptive area of contemporary art today. A rigorous and critical examination of all facets of the NFT ecosystem, On NFTs takes a multidimensional, artist-led approach, leaving its readers with a richer understanding of a topic often shrouded in misconception and pixelated mystery. The book, presented in TASCHEN’s iconic grand-scale BABY SUMO...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Sotheby's Catalog, An Important Russian Imperial Jewel. Geneva, 2005 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Catalog, An Important Russian Imperial Jewel. Geneva 17 November 2005. 1st Ed hardcover. "An impressive and highly important diamond ornament from the collection of the Russian Imperial Family, Russia, second half of the 18th century. This diamond necklace with bowknot clasp is not only a remarkable jewel in itself, but its Russian royal provenance puts it in a class of its own. It evokes the blinding splendour of Catherine II, Empress of Russia: the magnificence of her court, her parks, her palaces, her art collections, and monuments. The most striking and colourful figure on the stage of European political life, for thirty four years she ruled a mighty empire which stretched from Siberia to Poland and left it stronger, larger and richer than when she came to the throne in 1762. After her death in 1796, her friend the Prince de Ligne, who had named her Catherine the Great, declared that this title- which has never been lost- resumed all her genius, courage, sense of justice, and force of character. Using her court as a stage, she played the part of an autocratic but enlightened ruler to perfection, imposing in her public appearances, kind and charming in private. The French ambassador, the Comte de Ségur who noticed how “her majestic head and brow, proud look and dignified deportment made her seem taller than she was”, was also impressed by her feminine grace “ her aquiline nose, well shaped mouth, Saxe blue eyes beneath dark lashes, gentle glance and seductive smile”. In spite of her success, she once confided to the Prince de Ligne that she could have served Russia better if she had been born a man. Ever the courtier, he assured her that being a woman was a positive advantage. “Believe me, you are so much more impressive in your beautiful embroidered orange red velvet dolman or tunic than a man decked out in boots and shoulder sash can ever be. In addition the five huge diamonds blazing out from your hair are far more effective than a man’s hat which is either ridiculously small or ridiculously big”. He was right. Her diamond jewellery proclaimed her power and her rank as Empress and appealed to the Russian taste for sumptuous goods. It impressed the Rev. William Coxe, visiting St. Petersburg in 1778: “the glory and the splendor of the clothing of the court and abundance of precious stones leave the opulence of other European courts far behind” and his opinion was shared by the acute Madame de Stael...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Nature, Form & Spirit: The Life and Legacy of George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
First edition of Mira Nakashima’s tribute to her father, George, whose standing as one of America’s foremost designer/craftsmen is reflected in his blue-chip status in the vintage de...
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Early 2000s American American Craftsman Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Fantastic Worlds of Frank Frazetta, Numbered, Limited Edition XXL Book
Located in Los Angeles, CA
All Hail the King of Fantasy Art. Frank Frazetta finally gets the big beautiful book he deserves. Frank Frazetta has reigned as the undisputed lord of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum, Foil

A for Ara, Contemporary, Floor Standing Speakers, Walnut, Gold Leaf, 2010s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair solid wood horn floor standing high fidelity speakers Model FS-1 by A for Ara. Available immediately A fine walnut dot inlaid horn on an ebony base wi...
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2010s Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

21th Century Solid Silver Ruler By Richard O.A Jarvis, England, c.2003
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An early 21st century novelty "Premier Rule" measuring ruler with all the British Prime Ministers listed from Sir Robert Walpole 1721 up until Tony Blair 1997. It is made of solid silver, featuring centimeter and inch measuring markers. Presented in a beautiful original box. Hallmarked English Silver (925 standard), London, year 2003 (d), Maker Richard O.A. Jarvis (Richard Jarvis...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Classic French Recipes
Located in New York City, NY
'An excellent, encouraging introduction to French home cooking by an author who combines the best culinary qualities of Gallic versions of Irma Rombauer and Fannie Farmer, with just ...
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

MOORHOUSE. Letters Of The English Seamen: 1587-1808. IN A FINE COSWAY BINDING !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MOORHOUSE, E. Hallam. TITLE: Letters Of The English Seamen: 1587 - 1808. PUBLISHER: London: Chapman & Hall, 1910. DESCRIPTION: A COSWAY BINDING. 1 vol., octavo., 8-7/16" ...
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1910s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Mamma Milano Lessons from the Motherland Book by J.J. Martin
Located in New York, NY
Mamma Milano Lessons from the Motherland By: J.J. Martin Embrace female empowerment with J.J. Martin, founder of world–renowned Milanese lifestyle brand La DoubleJ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Emilio Pucci - Fashion Story -Limited Edition Taschen 2010
Located in North Hollywood, CA
EMILIO. PUCCI Fashion Story by Armando Chitolina Edition and Vanessa Friedman Tashen 2010. "Limited Edition of 10,000 Copies. Each unique copy is bound with one of a selection of lim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Wine Lover's Devotional: 365 Days of Knowledge, Advice, & Lore Signed 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Wine Lover's Devotional: 365 Days of Knowledge, Advice, and Lore for the Ardent Aficionado by and Signed by Jonathon Alsop. Published by Quarry Books, 2010. 1st Ed hardcover. For tru...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Sotheby's, English Furniture, Ceramics & Decorations: Collections Various Owners
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's, English Furniture, Ceramics and Decorations: Including Property from the Collections of the Dowager Duchess of Bedford and Mrs. Douglas Auchincloss Oct. 20 & 21, 2003. No....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

How Old Am I? Book
Located in New York City, NY
A first-ever children's visual reference book on age — and a unique celebration of the diversity of humankind around the globe For young children, the concept of age is abstract whe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Tattoo You: A New Generation of Artists
Located in New York City, NY
A cutting-edge illustrated survey of 75 contemporary tattoo artists from around the world who are pushing the boundaries of their art form With nearly 700 images, Tattoo You: A New Generation of Artists showcases 75 rising stars who are redefining the industry. The first book of its kind, Tattoo You features artists curated by a global panel of experts, including some of tattooing’s most important names, such as Grace Neutral, Claudia De Sabe, Matt McCormick...
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2010s Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Australia: The Cookbook
Located in New York City, NY
A celebration of Australian cuisine like never before — 350 recipes showcasing the rich diversity of its landscapes and its people. Australia is a true melting pot of cultures and t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

The Jay Hoffman Collection of United States Stamps: by Robert A. Siegel Auction
Located in valatie, NY
The Jay Hoffman Collection of United States Stamps: Sale 956, Thursday & Friday, May 8-9, 2008, by Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. One of the most important collections to c...
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21st Century and Contemporary American 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.

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Pamela Shamshiri Shares the Secrets behind Her First-Ever Book and Its Effortlessly Cool Interiors

The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.

Moroccan Artworks and Objects Take Center Stage in an Extraordinary Villa in Tangier

Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.

Montecito Has Drawn Royalty and Celebrities, and These Homes Are Proof of Its Allure

Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.

Whaam! Blam! Pow! — a New Book on Pop Art Packs a Punch

Publishing house Assouline and writer Julie Belcove have teamed up to trace the history of the genre, from Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kusama to Mickalene Thomas and Jeff Koons.

The Sparkling Legacy of Tiffany & Co. Explained, One Jewel at a Time

A gorgeous new book celebrates — and memorializes — the iconic jeweler’s rich heritage.

What Makes a Gem-Encrusted Chess Set Worth $4 Million?

The world’s most opulent chess set, weighing in at 513 carats, is literally fit for a king and queen.

Tauba Auerbach’s Geometric Pop-Up Book Is Mighty Rare, Thanks to a Hurricane

This sculptural art book has an epic backstory of its own.

Step inside the Storied Mansions of Palm Beach’s Most Effervescent Architect

From Spanish-style courtyards to fanciful fountains, these acclaimed structures abound in surprising and elegant details.

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