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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: Early 1900s
1991 Vintage BK Hawaii Big Wave Surfboard by Barry Kanaiaupuni
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1991 vintage BK Hawaii big wave surfboard made by Barry Kanaiaupuni. Features pintail shape with striking magenta color tint and neon yellow fin. A superb example of a vintage big wa...
Category
1990s American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
"Goodbye Picasso" by David Douglas Duncan, 1st Edition
By David Duncan
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
"Goodbye Picasso" by David Douglas Duncan. Hardcover, 1st Edition, 1974.
Category
1970s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Robert Mapplethorpe coffee table book, English & Japanese, softcover 1987
Located in View Park, CA
A rare vintage Robert Mapplethorpe coffee table book, Parco Vision Contemporary, softcover, 1987. Featuring text in Japanese and English and both color and black and white plates, in...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper, Plastic
Antique Brass Club Fender
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Brass Club Fender.
A wonderful club fender with an open front, brass uprights and a shaped brass base. The upholstered seat is 20 cm wide with the measurements inside the sea...
Category
Late 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1995 Mike Diffenderfer Strong Current floral longboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1995 Vintage Diffenderfer Strong Current longboard shaped by the late Mike Diffenderfer (1937-2002). Features beautiful floral work of art. Hand signed on redwood stringer by the sur...
Category
1990s American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
Vintage Wild Boar Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany, 1970s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage wild boar tusk trophy on wooden plaque, Germany 1973
A vintage Black Forest wild boar tusk trophy on wooden plaque. The tusks are mou...
Category
Late 20th Century German Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1970s Mexican Sterling Silver Artisan Signed & Made Stylized Dragon Belt Buckle
Located in St. Louis, MO
Wonderful late 1970s men's or women's vintage Mexican Sterling Silver artisan signed belt buckle in the form of a stylized dragon. Marked Mexico, artist initials, TM-12 and 950 , whi...
Category
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
An Early Victorian Album: The Photographic Masterpieces, 1st Ed
By Roy Strong
Located in valatie, NY
An Early Victorian Album: The Photographic Masterpieces (1843-1847) of David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson by Roy Strong. Alfred A. Knopf, New York. ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique French Art Nouveau Copper & Brass Cross Crucifix
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Art Nouveau copper and brass alter cross with silver tone Jesus and sacred heart.
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper, Spelter
Complete Boxed 16 Animali Puzzle Set by Enzo Mari for Danesse Milano
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine puzzle set published by Danese Milano
By Enzo Mari.
Entitled '16 Animali' (16 Animals).
Model no. 3015 D.
Consisting of 16 form-cut stylized anim...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Resin
An Unusual Pencil Drawing of “Canton”, a Three-Masted Whaling Ship-at This Point
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual pencil drawing of “Canton“ a three masted whaling ship by Harold Wyllie. New Bedford was a major whaling centre in the 19th century. Photograp...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Frank BROOMHEAD. The Zaehnsdorfs (1842-1947). FIRST EDITION - LTD SIGNED EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: BROOMHEAD, Frank.
TITLE: The Zaehnsdorfs (1842-1947).
PUBLISHER: Ravelston: Private Libraries Association / Zaehnsdorf Limited, 1986
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., 1...
Category
1980s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Large Collection of 26 Handpainted Porcelain Herend Hungary Figurines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large collection of 27 beautiful handpainted porcelain Herend Hungary figurines
Dimensions of smallest figurine: 2.5"H x 1"D
Dimensions of largest figurine: 6"H x 4.5"D.
Category
Late 20th Century Hungarian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Small Japanese Altar Table
Located in Tampa, FL
A turn of the century small Japanese black lacquer and gold gilt alter table with flared legs. in very good condition for the age and even the bottom is trimmed with gold.
Category
Early 1900s Jordanian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Jade Pendant
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Nicely carved Jade pendant. Weight: 29.13 grams.
Jewelry / Necklace.
Category
1970s Chinese Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade
1900 The Grey Fairy Book
By Andrew Lang
Located in Bath, GB
Andrew Lang's grey collection of fairy tales, a lovely volume of his popular series, complete with H. J. Ford's plates.
The first edition, first impression.
Illustrated with a fron...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The Enchanted Hill The story of Hearst Castle at San Simeon Hardcover 1980
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The enchanted hill: The story of Hearst Castle at San Simeon Hardcover Book published in January 1, 1980 by Carleton M Winslow.
Title: The Enchanted Hill. The Story of Hearst.
Publis...
Category
Late 20th Century American Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Italian Artist's Mannequin from the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
This elegant Italian artist's mannequin from approximately 1900 is a beautiful representation of craftsmanship from the 19th century. Crafted from solid fruitwood, it stands as a tes...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fruitwood
Cartier High Jewelry Exhibition Coffee Table Book, 1997
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER 1900 - 1939
Paris, London, New York.
This special hard-cover book was published in honor of the exhibition, 'Cartier 1900 - 1939', held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, from April 2, 1997, through August 3, 1997, and the British Museum, London, from October 3, 1997, through February 1, 1998. This exhibition was organized jointly by the two museums.
Foreword by: Dr. Robert G. W. Anderson, Director, British Museum
"The firm of Cartier is widely recognized as one the world's greatest designers and manufacturers of jewellery and objects d'art. This exhibition is timed to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the founding of the company in Paris in 1847."
Preface: Judy Rudoe, Department of Medieval and Later Antiquities, British Museum
"Previous exhibitions devoted to Cartier have encompassed the entire period of the firm's history, from 1847 to the present. The aim of this exhibition is to take a fresh look at a more closely defined period, from around 1900, when the firm's distinctive style becomes identifiable, to the end of the 1930s, which saw a dramatic change of style that led to a quite different aesthetic."
A gorgeous exhibition book highlighting the first four decades of the 20th century, when the renowned Paris-based firm known as Cartier expanded to London and New York. Specially taken photographs present a breathtaking array of necklaces, bracelets, brooches, rings, as well as cigarette cases, clocks, and objects d'art. 450+ illustrations, 350 in full color. A great piece to start a collection, add to one, display on a coffee table, library shelf, etc.
Author: Judy Rudoe
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams Inc., New York, NY, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Published: 1997
Language: English
Printed and bound: Italy
Binding: Hard Cover with cloth binding in red burgundy with silver embossing
Dust-Jacket: High-gloss, four-color process.
Designed by: Harry Green...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
George Harrison "The Concert For Bangladesh" Post Concert Program August 1, 1971
Located in Incline Village, NV
Offered here is the paper bound program for the August 1st, 1971 iconic charity concert, put on by famous Beatle band member, George Harrison,and produced by world renowned music producer, Phil Spector; to raise money for the impoverished people of Bangladesh impacted by flood devastation created by a typhoon at the time. It was the first fund raising concert of its kind, to be followed in later years by Willie Nelson and Neil Young's Farm Aid concerts.
George Harrison was joined by other famous rock n' roll celebrities such as Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Leon Russell...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
America's Glorious Quilts by Dennis Duke, Hardcover Book
By Beaux Arts Press
Located in North Hollywood, CA
America's Glorious Quilts by Dennis Duke 1989,
Hardcover oversize book with dust jacket.
America's Glorious Quilts coffee table book
by Dennis Duke a...
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Jack Vandell 14 Karat Gold & Emerald Polo Mallet Brooch or Pendant
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage brooch or pendant was made by the well known Jack Vandell studio of the United States and dates to approximately 1970 and done in a Modern style. The piece is composed o...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
20th Century Solid Silver Mounted Auctioneers Gavel, London c.1989
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
20th Century solid silver mounted on mahogany auctioneers gavel and stand, comes in the original retail case. Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1989 (P), Maker P...
Category
1980s English Other Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
M.I. Hummel The Golden Anniversary Album Hardcover 1st Ed. 1984
By Carl Maria Hummel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
M.I. Hummel: The Golden Anniversary Album Hardcover – January 1, 1984.
by Eric W. Ehrmann (Author), Robert L. Miller (Author), M.I. Hummel (Illustrator)
1st edition, 1st printing.
T...
Category
Late 20th Century German Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1970s White and Brown Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Elegant white and brown chess set in Volterra alabaster handmade. Made in Italy, the items are in excellent condition.
This chess set is gorgeous. So rare to find in these colo...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Alabaster
1970s White and Green Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Elegant white and green chess set in Volterra alabaster handmade. Made in Italy, the items are in excellent condition.
This chess set is gorgeous. So rare to find in these colo...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Alabaster
Grenade Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique vintage table lighter in the shape of a grenade. Made in Japan with "Comoy's of London" tag on the felted base. Cool tobacco accessory and conversation piece. Working lighter....
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Italian Artist's Mannequin from the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
This elegant Italian artist's mannequin from approximately 1900 is a beautiful representation of craftsmanship from the 19th century. Crafted from solid fruitwood, it stands as a tes...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fruitwood
1970's Vintage Olivetti Lettera 35 Typewriter
By Olivetti
Located in San Carlos, CA
Beautiful vintage 1970's Olivetti Lettera 35 typewriter, made in Italy. This typewriter comes with a very cool vintage Olivetti shoulder bag.
This typewriter is in very good cosmeti...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Italian Artist's Mannequin from the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
This elegant Italian artist's mannequin from approximately 1900 is a beautiful representation of craftsmanship from the 19th century. Crafted from solid fruitwood, it stands as a tes...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fruitwood
Artist Ernest Tino Trova - Falling Man Medallion - 1970s Art Jewelry Pendant
By Ernest Trova
Located in St. Louis, MO
Artist Ernest "Tino" Trova (1927-2009), Art Jewelry Falling Man in circle enamel and gold plate pendant, necklace or brooch. Walking figure in gold tone, with red ball on chest, back...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage plastic bike Itera from Volvo Sweden, 1980s
Located in WEERT, NL
Rare Itera plastic bike, 1981.
The Itera bike was in production from 1982 -1985.
Manufactured by Volvo, Sweden.
30.000 examples were made.
100 pieces were imported to the Netherlands...
Category
1980s Swedish Other Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Vintage blue plastic bike Itera from Volvo Sweden, 1980s
Located in WEERT, NL
Rare Itera plastic bike, 1981.
The Itera bike was in production from 1982 -1985.
Manufactured by Volvo, Sweden.
30.000 examples were made.
100 pieces were imported to the Netherlands...
Category
1980s Swedish Other Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
CESCINSKY. English Furniture Of The Eighteenth Century. 3 vols. FIRST EDITION.
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CESCINSKY, Herbert.
TITLE: English Furniture Of The Eighteenth Century.
PUBLISHER: London: The Waverley Book Co., Ltd., n.d. (1909-11).
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 3 vols...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Rare Vintage Fendi Zucca Monogram
By Fendi
Located in Redding, CT
Rare Vintage Fendi Zucca Monogram Garment Travel Carrier. Classic Zucca FF monogram pattern on brown and Tan Canvas with leather trim. Perfect for that world traveler fashionista.
...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Canvas
Vintage Japanese Giant Swank
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Vintage Japanese Giant Swank holds a unique charm, epitomizing the intricate craftsmanship and cultural richness of Japan. Its ornate design and meticulous detailing reflect cent...
Category
1970s Japanese Space Age Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1902 The Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Located in Bath, GB
A beautiful limited edition set of the complete works of Edgar Allan Poe, illustrated with ten plates to each volume, and signed by the publisher.
The Arnheim Edition of Poe's works...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
England 1900 Victorian Army Officer Travel Chest In Leather And Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
A military officer chest.
Exceptional square British military officer's travel trunk chest, from the late Victorian era, circa 1900. It was superbly rebuilt and refurbished in beaut...
Category
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Nautical Signal Flag In Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical signal flag representing "third substitute". The flag has a sturdy canvas hoist that is fitted with a manila hemp rope and wood toggle. The linen field is white with a black...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen
Nautical Signal Flag In Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical signal flag representing the "First Substitute".The flag has a sturdy canvas hoist that is fitted with a white rope and wood toggle. The linen field is panels of blue and ye...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen
Nautical Signal Flag In Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical signal flag representing "third substitute". The flag has a sturdy canvas hoist that is fitted with a manila hemp rope and wood toggle. The linen field is white with a black...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen
Vintage Wooden Hand Painted Cross.
Located in Seattle, WA
Cross with Beautiful Aging and Petina to the Paint and Wood. Floral and Angel Motifs. Pink and Green Toned Color,with Gold Tones at the Tip of the Cross. Possibly of Mexican Origin. ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Provence : The Beautiful Cookbook by Peter Johnson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Provence: The Beautiful Cookbook: Authentic Recipes from the Regions of Provence
Hardcover – September 24, 1993.
by Richard Olney (Author), Michael Freeman (Author), Peter Johnson (P...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Six Large Roe Deer Trophies on Wooden Plaques Germany Late 20. Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Six Large Roe Deer Trophies on Wooden Plaques Germany Late 20. Century
A set of six large Black Forest roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophies mounted on wooden plaques. The trophie...
Category
Late 20th Century German Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Antler, Wood
Miniature Ship Model of the Sailing Ketch Irene
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine model of the one hundred foot Ketch Irene of Bridgewater 1907. This vessel is still afloat. The model shows great detail from bow to stern. Rigged with a full suit of sails. Set...
Category
Early 1900s North American Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Original 1970s Givenchy Precious Stone Choker Necklace
Located in San Diego, CA
Hubert de Givenchy established the House of Givenchy in 1952 in Paris. The young designer quickly gained attention for his elegant and sophisticated designs, characterized by a blend...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Playbox Record Player by Philips and Medea, 1974
Located in Lasne, BE
Record player that can be closed into a cube and opened by moving the baffles apart. Vinyl and cassette playback possible. It is also possible to connect the telephone via Bluethoot....
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1992 Vintage POP Swatch Watch Special Dots - Op Art - Designed by Vasarely - NOS
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage new old stock limited edition and collectable POP Swatch watch from the 1992 Fall Winter Collection "Special Dots" model PWK166, Designed by Vasarel...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Japanese Antique Hinamatsuri Doll 'Sannin Kanjo' Nagae no choshi 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a doll which we use for Hinamatsuri day. This person is one of Sannin Kanjo.
This person has Nagae no choshi. This doll was made with plastic, cotton, silk and metal. This do...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Exclusive Book Antológica Berrocal 1955- 84 Sculptures & Work of Miguel Berrocal
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Exceptional and extensive compilation of the magnificent work and autobiography of Miguel Berrocal, ranging from exhibitions and collections to his monumental works, passing through ...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
20th Century Italian High Quality Mahogany Roulette Wheel by Dal Negro
Located in Sofia, BG
Here we present you a high quality roulette wheel for the home and clubs and events. It is made from solid Sapelli Mahogany - a gorgeous piece of work
Wheel is mounted on 2 rings of ball bearings for perfectly smooth running
Round sided roulette wheel with a single zero - two roulette balls are included.
The piece is made by the world-leading quality gaming equipment...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Brass and Bakelite telescopic acoustic cornet England early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Telescopic acoustic cornet made of brass and Bakelite , English manufacture of the early 1900s.
The principle of its operation is based on the reflection of sound on the inner walls,...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Jewelry By Architects
Located in New York, NY
First American edition monograph on jewelry designed by a who's who of Postmodern architects from the collection of design impresario Cleto Munari, who commissioned the pieces featured in the book. Includes work by Mario Bellini, Michele De Lucchi, Peter Eisenman, Michael Graves, Hans Hollein, Arata Isozaki, Richard Meier, Allesandro Mendini...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
"Man of Mercury" Bracelet by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia
Located in Toledo, OH
This bracelet is part of the space silver series by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia. This design was called the "Man from Mercury". This Scandinavian modern cuff bracelet is marked 925 ...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Japanese Hinamatsuri Doll 'Goninbayashi' Drum 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a doll which we use for Hinamatsuri day. This person is one of Goninbayashi.
This person has a Drum. This doll was made with plastic, cotton, silk. This doll was made around ...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Plastic
Die Fouquet, 1860-1960: Schmuck-Kunstler in Paris, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Die Fouquet, 1860-1960: Schmuck-Kunstler in Paris by Sigrid Barten. (The Fouquet 1860-1960: jewelry artists in Paris." Published by Benteli, 1984. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. ...
Category
1980s German Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique English Edwardian Carved Oak Floor Standing Brass Dinner Gong Pedestal
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 1900s Edwardian floor standing dinner gong with pedestal. Made from oak with an ornate serpentine foliate carved rail beneath rounded sculpture pedestal support. The stand is...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Motorcycles by Tod Rafferty
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Motorcycles by Tod Rafferty.
This lavishly illustrated history winds its way through the 20th century by exploring such popular Amer...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
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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