Collectibles and Curiosities
Late 20th Century American American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
19th Century American American Classical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Glass, Wood
1980s American American Classical Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Early 20th Century Swiss Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Steel
1920s European Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Bakelite
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Canvas, Paper
19th Century Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
1970s Korean Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Aluminum, Brass
1970s English Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Steel, Chrome
1980s Japanese Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze, Brass
Late 20th Century American American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Copper, Steel
1940s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Glass
1940s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Steel, Iron
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Acrylic
20th Century American American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Canvas, Giltwood
Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
20th Century American Neoclassical Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
1950s Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Tin
1950s Italian Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Glass, Paper
1910s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Mahogany, Wood
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Beech, Maple
Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Late 20th Century American American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Early 20th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 2000s American American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 20th Century Mexican Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
20th Century American American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1910s American Classical Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Wool
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Beech, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1970s German Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Copper
1970s Unknown Neoclassical Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Mid-19th Century American Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
1970s English Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Chrome, Steel
Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Porcelain
20th Century Spanish Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Glass
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Giltwood
19th Century American American Classical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1890s American Classical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Cotton
20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1930s English Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
2010s American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 20th Century French American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1980s Japanese Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Aluminum
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.