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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Hollywood Regency
Style: Industrial
Early 20th Century Smiths Astral 'Great Britain' Shipboard Clock, circa 1930s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Early 20th century Smiths Astral [Great Britain] shipboard brass clock, circa 1930. A brass case with inset beveled glass panel that reveals a silvertone...
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1930s English Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1980s Large Industrial Cast Aluminium and Glass Explosion Proof Pendant
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A large cast aluminium explosion proof pendant built to with stand the most adverse conditions at sea. These lamps were reclaimed from a super tanker that would have transported h...
Category

1980s Japanese Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat A, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This 1930s gym mat originates from former Czechoslovakia. The thick leather has been cleaned and preserved and features a very good patina. The mat is in a very good condition. All of our premium vintage gym equipment...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, c.1992 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Several sizes available. Original vintage glazed porcelain factory rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and exact dates of manufacture. These pieces have ret...
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Dentist's Treadle Drill, by Ss White Dental Manufacturing Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
S.S. White Dental Manufacturing Company Treadle Drill, Operational * USA, circa late 19th century *Operational means, when the foot pedal is engaged the engine wheel turns, there are no attachments to test, we do not know if the mechanism will do anything more than spin the 'wheel engine' An intact, very complete (except for drill attachments ) antique dental...
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Iron

Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, c.1991
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Several sizes available. Original vintage glazed porcelain factory rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and exact dates of manufacture. These pieces have ret...
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Kelvin and Hughes Binnacle Compass with Oil Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
A documented Kelvin and Hughes brass binnacle compass in working order. It sits in a teak case with brass oil lights on either side. The small doors on each side open and the oil lam...
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sawfish Rostrums / Bills
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of sawfish rostrums / bills mounted on aluminum and lucite custom bases in the style of Gabriella Crespi. These are more than 100 years old and be...
Category

Early 1900s Hollywood Regency Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone

19th Century Shop Double Paper Roll Cutter Dispenser
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century shop double paper roll cutter dispenser This is a rare and very unusual paper roll cutter, the stand is made in Beech and Iron, it ho...
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Murano Glass Dolphin Attributed to Barbini
Located in Houston, TX
Murano glass dolphin attributed to Barbini. This beautiful colorful dolphin figure or sculpture is hand blown with gold inclusions. Stunning!
Category

1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Sawfish Rostrum / Bill
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Sawfish rostrum / bill in the style of Gabriella Crespi mounted on brass and ebonized wood custom base.
Category

Early 1900s Hollywood Regency Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone

Gymnastic Vintage Czech Leather Gym Stool Bench Pommel Horse, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This Czech gym stool or turn bock was produced in the 1930s. It has been shortened to a height of 50 cm. The iron feet are preserved. The thick cowhide has b...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Large Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Mold, C.1991 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Six extra large molds, four large, and eight medium molds available. Original glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Very thick. Each is stamped "Large ...
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

1970s Cast Aluminum, Brass and Glass Industrial Flame Proof LED Strip Light
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed retro industrial Korean flameproof strip light made by Daeyang in 1970s finished in original marine colors very similar to duck egg. Originally salvaged from super ta...
Category

Late 20th Century Korean Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Forties Screen Style a Celebration of High Pastiche in Hollywood 1st Edition1989
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Forties Screen Style: A Celebration of High Pastiche in Hollywood by Howard Mandelbaum, Howard Eric Myers. Published in 1989. St. Martin's Press. FIRST EDITION. FIRST PRINTING. 20...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, C.1990 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Several sizes available. Original vintage glazed porcelain factory rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and exact dates of manufacture. These pieces have re...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Cast Iron Personal Weighing Scales by JARASO
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Cast Iron Personal Weighing Scales by JARASO Quirky scales to keep your weight personal, the weight registered by the scales can only be correctly vie...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Cast Iron Stagecoach Door Stop with Original Paint, 1930
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Great example of a western stagecoach in original paint. Colors are still vibrant. C1930 with precise castings. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Category

1930s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

1880s Pennsylvania Railroad Company Flyer Steam Train Locomotive Bronze Bell PRR
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rings beautifully, and moves smoothly. Gifted from the Governor of Pennsylvania, David Lawerence to the Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh prior to the merger of the PRR to ...
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19th Century American Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Antique Atlas Strongman Iron Circus Dumbbell 65 Pounds Vintage Carnival Relic
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Ancient and heavily pitted iron dumbbell, weighs about 65 pounds. Maker and history remain unknown, at point of purchase I was told it came from a Circus.
Category

1920s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Three Antique Petanque Balls, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Three Antique Pétanque Balls, France, late 19th Century. Solid wood center, covered in hammered, steel nails with accent brass and copper nails....
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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel

Gymnastic Vintage Leather Pommel Horse Gym Bench Top, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This gymnastics bench comes from a gym in Prague and was designed in the 1930s. The iron feet are retained. The thick cowhide has been cleaned and preserved and has a very nice patina. Completely restored. All of our vintage gym equipment...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Tin Litho Windup Toy by Louis Marx "Jumpin Jeep" C 1950
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous colorful and full of unpredictable moves when fully wound. Louis Marx toy company was prolific during the mid century era producing a full array of tin windups. In excellent...
Category

1950s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Large Pressed Steel Soviet Crane Truck Toy ZIS 150, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large 1960s Pressed Steel - Tin Plate Soviet Toy Truck. A Toy Crane Truck - Construction Excavator to the example of the real ZIS / Z.I.S. 150 truck. This rare and large vintage excavating U.S.S.R. toy truck with shovel is very detailed and also still complete. The gripper on this toy crane can go up en down by the crank ; the cabine can turn 360 degrees around. It's still in original condition, in the original red and blue color. Only the ropes to operate the crane has been replaced during the years. All the movements : up - down - turning etc .. do still work with a little help as there is some normal patina on the metal through time, so a little less smooth. A realistic model of a real construction vehicle. This type of large toy...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Antique Industrial Arched Foundry Patterns for Molds Handmade Wood, Group 3
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible arched antique handmade wood industrial foundry patterns. These were created to make the sand cast molds for casting iron sewage grates. There are five patterns in this gr...
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Industrial Design Science Vintage Black Cast Iron Dentist Machine 19th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
19th Century Industrial design black cast iron dentist machine circa 1890 Austria. Museums worthy best Industrial design dentist machine from black cast iron body and brass details ...
Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Iron

Large Vintage Glazed Porcelain Rubber Glove Mold C.1985 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Six extra large molds available, 9 small molds and 3 large available. Original large glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the si...
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

West German Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, c.1987 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Price is per piece. Original West German glazed porcelain factory rubber glove molds with textured fingers. Each is stamped with the size and dates of manufacture. These ...
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Audrey: a Life in Pictures Hardcover Book by Carol Krenz 1997
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Audrey: A Life in Pictures Carol Krenz Metrobooks, 1997. Beautiful colored pictures of Audrey that you will love. Wonderful big coffee table book. Remember Audrey in all her favorite pictures and poses. Virtual personal photo album of a legendary entertainer. Packed with photos that are complemented by informative captions, these stunning books tell the fascinating stories behind the lives and careers of some of the twentieth century's most recognizable personalities. or all those who love Audrey, here is an entertaining pictorial biography of Audrey Hepburn, whose beauty and poise captivated movie audiences fo more than 4 decades. More than 120 photographs, accompanied by detailed captions, capture the highlights of Audrey's extraordinary life and career - a must-have for all Audrey fans. Fantastic photographs of Audrey...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Decorative Butcher's Steelyard, English, Iron, Weighing Instrument, 1800
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Early 19th Century Butchers Steelyard for Weighing Scale A good original industrial piece, the balance has blacksmith made sliding hook for adjustment of balance weight The Steel...
Category

Early 19th Century Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Antique Cleveland Twist Drill Co #13 Set Bit Stock Metal Tools + Wood Case 1910
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Antique Cleveland Twist Drill Co. No 13 Set Bit Stock Drill Metal Tools Wood Case 1910 Antique Wood Case with Metal Too...
Category

1910s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Cast Iron Mortar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A cast iron mortar with a bas-relief band in the center.
Category

19th Century American Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Antique Luis Vuitton Steamer/ Wardrobe Trunk for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic age of Travel Luis Vuitton Steamer trunk with the LV monogram and red and white bands. Monogrammed L.R.C., St. Louis MO U.S.A. With old Railway Exp...
Category

Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Wood

Gymnastic Leather Pommel Horse Bench Top, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Pommel horse from former Czechoslovakia from the 1930s with beautiful patina, shortened to bench height 50cm and very good vintage condition. Completely restored. The iron feet are preserved. The thick leather has been cleaned and preserved. All of our premium vintage gym equipment...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

1970s American Crouse Hinds / Pauluhn Cast Aluminium Flameproof Tube Light
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This is a 4ft flame proof strip light manufactured by Crouse Hinds / Pauluhn, Texas, USA. These rare examples were made in the 1970s for use in hazardous areas on super tankers an...
Category

1970s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Japanese Large Stainless Steel, Cast Brass and Glass Search Light Pendant
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Original stainless steel, cast brass and bronze search light pendant conversion. This very substantial fitting was salvaged from an old Japanese cargo ship, built during the 1970...
Category

1970s Japanese Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

1970s Cast Aluminum, Brass and Glass Industrial Flameproof Striplight, Poli Noir
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed retro industrial Korean flameproof striplight made by Daeyang circa 1970 professionally finished using a poli noir technique. Poli...
Category

Late 20th Century Korean Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Stanley Antique Square Ruler Vintage Carpentry Tool in Rosewood & Brass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For consideration: Antique tool square ruler carpentry measuring by Stanley. Metal with brass and rosewood handle. Made in the USA. Size: 9.5 W x 5.63 Tall x .63 Thick Original an...
Category

1920s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat B, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This 1930s gym mat originates from former Czechoslovakia. The thick leather has been cleaned and preserved and features a very good patina. The mat is in a very good condition. All of our premium vintage gym equipment...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Large Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Mold C.1992 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Six extra large molds available, 9 small molds and 3 large available. Original large glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the si...
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, c.1992 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Several sizes available. See S16 Home San Francisco. Original vintage glazed porcelain factory rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and exact dates of manuf...
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Large Nautical Bronze Ship's Propeller, 1970s
Located in Nantucket, MA
A large, bronze propeller from a 1970s lifeboat. Great patina. We had it mounted on a custom-made iron stand to turn it into a great sculpture. These also make great centerpieces ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Mold, C.1991 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Price is per piece. Original large glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and exact dates of manufacture ranging from 1985-1992. These pieces ...
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, C.1991 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Several sizes available. Original vintage glazed porcelain factory rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and exact dates of manufacture. These pieces have ret...
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

1970s Korean Industrial Cast Aluminum Edison LED Flameproof Strip Light Duck Egg
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Reclaimed vintage Industrial Korean flameproof striplight made by Daeyang in the 1970's painted in duck egg. Original item salvaged from supe...
Category

Mid-20th Century Korean Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

West German Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds c.1987 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Six extra large molds, four large, and eight medium molds available. See S16 Home San Francisco. Original West German glazed porcelain factory rubber...
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat D, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This 1930s gym mat originates from former Czechoslovakia. The thick leather has been cleaned and preserved and features a very good patina. The mat is in a very good condition. All of our premium vintage gym equipment...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Camera, A History of Photography from Daguerreotype to Digital by Todd Gustavson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Camera: A History of Photography from Daguerreotype to Digital by Todd Gustavson Hardcover Book. New York: Sterling Innovation, 2006. First Edition. Large Hardcover. First editio...
Category

Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Rare Vintage Harley-Davidson Handle Bars Red Grips Panhead Knucklehead 1949-61
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Harley-Davidson Panhead or Knucklehead handle bars with control wires and red rubber grips. 1949-1960. Originally purchased in the 1980s from the Pennsylvania warehouse where...
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1970s Japanese XL Stainless Steel, Cast Brass & Glass Search Light Pendant
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Extra large stainless steel searchlight ceiling lights. Originally a marine searchlight converted into ceiling pendant light fixtures. Originally manufactured in Japan c1970 profe...
Category

1970s Japanese Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Industrial Style Metal Art Sailing Ship Sculpture
Located in Barntrup, DE
Unique and very decorative industrial-style sailing ship sculpture made of metal in the 1970s, Germany. This amazing handcrafted welded metal o...
Category

Late 20th Century German Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Gymnastic Vintage Leather Pommel Horse Gym Bench Top, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This gymnastics bench comes from a gym in Prague and was designed in the 1930s. The iron feet are retained. The thick cowhide has been cleaned and preserved and has a very nice patina. Completely restored. All of our vintage gym equipment...
Category

Mid-19th Century Czech Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

1910s Doctors' Medical Scale Mechanical Stand Up with Weights
Located in New York, NY
1910s antique Industrial stand up doctors' scale. Features height indicator and a movable weights with great old paint. Please note, this item is located in one of our NYC locations.
Category

1910s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1970s Cast Aluminum, Brass and Glass Industrial Flameproof Striplight, Poli Noir
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed retro industrial Korean flameproof striplight made by Daeyang circa 1970 professionally finished using a poli noir technique. Poli...
Category

Late 20th Century Korean Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Antique Wooden Shoe Forms with Handles c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original pairs of cobbler's wooden shoe forms. They have retained their original finish and have the appropriate wear. Creator Unknown. Date of manufacture c.1920 Materials and techniques maple or beech. Condition good. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions H 4 in. W 11.75 in. D 4 in. History This pair was salvaged from a cobbler's shop in the Mission District...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beech, Maple

Anatomical Model of Cow, Germany
By Hauptner
Located in Peekskill, NY
This rare German papier mâché teaching model measures over 36 inches long and 21.5 inches tall. The base is wood and splits in two along with the cow. One side shows a beautiful real...
Category

20th Century German Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gesso

Expandable Surveyor's Poles/Logging Measuring Stick c.1940-Price Per Piece
Located in San Francisco, CA
Contact for more shipping options: S16 Home San Francisco. Price is per piece: Original surveyor's poles and one logging measuring stick. The large metal and wood white surveyor's ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gymnasium Leather Pommel Horse Bench Saddle Holder on Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pommel Horse Beautifully Patinated in leather. The wooden legs and Blue metal Sabots with rings give this French piece a wonderfully patinated finish from years of use. The vintage...
Category

20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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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