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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Industrial
Style: Spanish Colonial
Collection of Antique Tin Litho Sand Toys
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a collection of 5 early sand toys. The look is very graphic. The are makers are McDowell, Chein, Wolverine and Ohio Art. They date from the 1920s. Con...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Silver and Agate Bracelet, Erik Granit, Helsinki, 1961
By Erik Granit
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian modern silver bracelet with elongated oval gray agate. Made by Erik Granit, Helsinki, Finland, 1961.
Measures: Width: 2.25, depth: 2.25.
H...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Agate, Silver
Seldom seen Industrial Military "Field" Dental Chair , Canadian War Museum
By Metal Art
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Industrial Military "Field" Dental Chair , as seen in the Canadian War Museum .. Amazing industrial design, great color , patina. Retains original label (see photo) dated...
Category
1940s Canadian Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Seldom Seen Authentic Exploding Skull, Medical, After Claude Beauchêne
By Claude Beauchene
Located in Buffalo, NY
Authentic Exploding Skull
Originally created by Edmé François Chauvot de Beauchêne (ca.1780-1830), a French anatomist and
surgeon, developed this disarticulation method to comprehensively show all the
cranial bones and their connections.
The exploded skull...
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique Weber Costello 12 Inch Globe - Rare Tall Base
Located in Peekskill, NY
I checked the globe and its signed Weber London but could not find a date of printing. This is an 12 inch desk globe is a bit different because of the extra tall decorative stand. I ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Set of four imperial fuel standard measures by Gaskell & Chambers in case
Located in London, GB
A set of four copper and brass CHEKPUMP imperial fuel standard measures, by Gaskell & Chambers, dated 1931 made for the County Borough of Wallasey.
Three gallon, Two gallon, One gallon & Half gallon.
Marked: GASKELL & CHAMBERS Ltd. MAKERS. DALE END WORKS BIRMINGHAM
Serial number: 252.
In original fitted oak case, with rope handles, with brass escutcheon, dated 1930, with corresponding serial number and markers mark.
Gaskell and Chambers...
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper
Ship's Nautical Porthole Coffee Table or Side Table By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
An original ship's chrome porthole window converted to coffee table or side table. The keys unscrew to open the window. The base has been designed to come apart and is an original de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Czech Leather Gymnastics Bench Pommel Horse wooden Handels Top 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Pommel horse from former Czechoslovakia from the 1930s with beautiful patina, shortened to bench height 54cm and very good vintage condition. Completely restored. The iron feet are p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
A Set of 19th c. Carpenter's Molding Wood Planes
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Antique wooden carpentry planes used to make trim and moldings. Stamped "Ohio Tool Co." on the side. Shown with life size hand mold for scale.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE ...
Category
19th Century Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
Antique Kodak No. 2 Premo Folding Camera c.1916
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original Eastman Kodak No. 2 folding camera. The body of camera is all leather with that folds smoothly closed to 1.5 inches. This camera has retained its original finish...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Modern Wooden Viking Figurine
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood vintage toy Viking from the 1950 attributed to Kay Bojesen.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Plated Cup Trophy with Bakelite Base c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A vintage brass plated cup trophy with a Bakelite base and brass plaque.
Shown with life size hand model for scale.
CREATOR Dodge Inc.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Antique Lignum Vitae Night Stick from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An Industrial finely turned and warmly patinated antique Lignum Vitae truncheon (night stick), with a decorative handle and the original leather s...
Category
Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Rustic Wood Zig Zag Folding Ruler Extension
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Extension Ruler Rustic Wood Folding Decorative Item
Attributed to Lufkin or Stanley
Closed .75 h x 1.75 d x 8 w, fully extended 55 fully extended
Antique vintage un...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Modern Silver Collar "Stigbert" for Atelje Waldemar Jonsson
By Atelje Waldemar Jonsson
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian modern signed "Stigbert' silver collar for Atelje Waldemar Jonsson, Skara, Sweden 1973.
Measures: Diameter: 5".
Height: 1.5".
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Pair of Antique Boots Lasts
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this pair of antique boots lasts.
Category
1960s Mexican Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Jointed wooden lion manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from ca...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Large Kodak Folding No. 3A Camera with Mahogany Inlay c.1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A large Eastman Kodak No. 3A folding camera with red bellows and Mahogany inlay. The body is wrapped in leather with chrome and brass accents. The camera folds to 2.5 inches. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Mid Century Tin Litho Mechanical Clockwork Windup Toy Skier Girl by Chein C1945
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous working tin Litho toy skier by the Chein toy co. C1945. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Category
1940s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Bojesen Monkey Repair Kit
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Boyesen's Monkey Repair Kit (Height 20 cm). For old and recent editions. EU shipping €3.00
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Teak
1950s Danish Staved Teak Quaich Midcentury Winged Viking Bowl Centrepiece
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Denmark, circa 1950s. Staved teak bowl designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. A midcentury re-interpretation of the traditional wooden Quaich. Measures: 10 5/8 inches high, 10 inches...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Teak
"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
20th Century English Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 20th-century English scale is a captivating piece of industrial design and functional history. Crafted from cast iron with a sturdy base and a brass beam, this scale embodies du...
Category
20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Iron
Antique Wooden Hat Block By W. Plant & Son, Manchester, England
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Made in two parts with a broad thick brim. Several marks including W. Plant & Son, Rochdale Road (location of plant from 1850 to 1947) Manchester, 6 Happ St. and numbers 27 and 25 (p...
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Large Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Mold C.1991
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Price is per piece.
Original glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Very thick. Each is stamped "Large Baxter" with the exact dates of manufacture ranging from 1985-2005. Thes...
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Tin & Wood Open Touring Hill Climber Toy Car by Clark, circa 1903
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous early toy example by the Clark co. This hill climber works great, and is almost totally complete. It's missing it's passenger in the back. Cast iron...
Category
Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron, Tin
Miniatures of the "Swan" and "Egg" chairs, designed by Arne Jacobsen.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Miniatures of the "Swan" and "Egg" chairs.
Designed by Arne Jacobsen,
Approximately from the 1970s.
In good condition with natural signs of use and dirt. Could benefit from cleaning...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
Dr. Auzoux’s Historic Full Sized Horse Model
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the largest and rarest of the Dr. Auzoux papier mâché anatomical models. It’s also one of our most ambitious offerings. This prized 1846 first generation handmade model dates to the mid-1800s. I am told that there are almost 200 separate removable parts. It was recently found tucked away in a barn for over 20 years and is fresh to the market. A handful of Auzoux full size horse...
Category
Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Marconi-Newton type constant speed windmill propeller, dated 1926.
Located in London, GB
A twin bladed aluminum Marconi-Newton type 182S constant speed windmill dated 1926.
MARCONI-NEWTON CONSTANT SPEED WINDMILL PAT. No 262558/1926
3500 R.P.M. 85/300 M.P.H TYPE 182S N...
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1940s Maple Conveyor Belt Room Screen
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Industrial 1940s conveyor belt room screen made up of wood slats with rounded ends. Entire screen connected with canvas and rivets. Stands up very easily...
Category
1940s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Maple
Child Jesus Bust
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
We don't know much about it but we acquired it from a certified antiques dealer, apparently it could have been in a church fire because of the burn on the back of its neck. Through t...
Category
19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Metal
Industrial Aluminum Airplane Step Stool, New York Airways
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, aluminum, airplane step stool features the stamp New York Airways, (1949-1968) on one side, a perforated top and rubber glides with all original, work-worn patina. It's a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
19century English Balancing Scale
By G. None
Located in Tarrytown, NY
19century English balancing scale.
Category
19th Century European Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Vintage Wizard Husky Industrial Oscillating Fan
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Vintage "Wizard Husky" Oscillating Fan – Industrial Charm with a Rusty Edge!
Looking for a statement piece that exudes vintage industrial style? This cool, rusty "Wizard H...
Category
1960s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
World War II Air Crewman's Seat.
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Rare aircrew seat by Aircraft Mechanics Inc. with swivel base. The body is riveted, galvanized, and well patinated. Adjustment levers have faded bright yellow spherical knobs. Ready ...
Category
1930s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Brass Electric Fan, by Frost & Co
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Early 20th century brass electric fan, by Frost & Co
A very stylish good looking piece, with aluminium blades and metal cage
This piece looks to be...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver Pendant with Chain by Ove Bohlin, 1972
By Ove Bohlin
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian modern sterling silver pendant with gold details, inspired by the early 20th century Surrealism art movement. Made by One Bohlin, Stockholm, Sweden, 1972, with details i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Miniatures of the "Swan" chair and Circular table designed by Arne Jacobsen.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Miniatures of the "Swan" chair in turquoise fabric along with a Circular table.
Designed by Arne Jacobsen,
In good condition with natural signs of use and dirt.
Approximately from ...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
VINTAGE Optometrist Eye Chart Light Box Cabinet, eye exam
Located in Buffalo, NY
VINTAGE Optometrist Eye Chart Light Box Cabinet, eye exam .. Tested and working, could use re-wiring..
Category
1940s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Teak and Limba Wood Figure by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of three teak and limba wood monkey figure with movable arms and legs. Made and marked by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, Copyright.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Pair of Wicker Woven Ducks with Wood Details
Located in Miami, FL
Wicker duck from with an intricate woven wicker structure and highlighted with wood wings and a sculpted bill and feet.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wicker
Vtg David White Instrument Co Surveying Equipment Plane Utility Level Oak Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage David White Instrument Co surveying equipment plane utility level in oak case. Has not been tested. Item features a
plane utility level, original oak case. Circa early to m...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique Carnival Gaming Wheel, France
Located in San Francisco, CA
Roulette originated in France and was brought to the United States, specifically New Orleans, in the late 18th Century. This antique metal gaming wheel with red painted number, is a...
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Two 19th Century Spanish Colonial Brass Slipper Stirrups
Located in Stamford, CT
Two great examples of 18th century Spanish Colonial slipper stirrups. Not a pair, each similar yet different. One is brass with a lovely floral decoration, the other a rare copper type with a simple incised design. Both with a wonderful patina that only comes with real age and use. These definitely put in some serious miles. Possibly used in battle, or just to protect the rider from bramble. Imagine what these pieces of history may have witnessed. Unique gift for the equestrian or collector of horse memorabilia...
Category
Mid-18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper
Arne Jacobsen a Danish Architect, 1972
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1972
- by Poul Erik Skriver
- quite good original condition, see the photos
- many pictures
- 56 pages
- jr.
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large Vintage Gold Smith Leather Boxing Gloves c.1950
By Wilson Sporting Goods
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Original leather boxing gloves filled with horse hair. The leather is very soft and in good condition. .
CREATOR Wilson Sporting Goods.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1950-1...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Natural Fiber
Vintage Cobalt Blue Metal Tool or Tackle Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cobalt blue vintage metal tool box with handle and stacking trays. In original condition with visible wear, including enameled loss, discoloration and...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Rare Antique Agfa Ansco Readyset Traveler Folding Camera c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An antique Readyset Traveler folding camera. The body of camera is covered in a luggage canvas with a a pop out view finder and it folds smoothly closed to 1.5 inches. This ...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
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
1950s Yatch/Aircraft Compass Bubble Torpedo Table Sculpture Art War Relic
By Bendix Corporation
Located in Hyattsville, MD
For use as Prop not functioning. No break, and no cracks to molded forms or aluminium base plate. Sits flat.
Measures: W 24 x D 9 x H 14 in.
Category
1950s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Victorian Brass Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian brass courtesy counter top bell, reception desk bell
Made in solid brass, in good ready to use with a demanding ding, the bell is 4” in diameter...
Category
Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
4 Vintage 1950s Teak Danish Viking Soldier Figures Mid-Century Collection
By Jacob Jensen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Set of Four, incomplete. The shortest one is missing one arm and one spears. Another taller one is missing a spear. The tallest one is 5.25 inches tall.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Silver and Amber Necklace by Niels Erik From, Denmark
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern Sterling silver necklace and pendant with cabochon in amber. Designed by Niels Erik From, Denmark, 1960s.
Total length: 12”, chain 10”, pendant 2.5”.
Pendant he...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cendrier Servofumo noir de Achille et Pier Castiglioni pour Zanotta Italy 1960
Located in London, England
Servofumo est un cendrier ou vide poche ultra design, réalisé par Achille et Pier Giacomo Castiglioni fabriqué de 1961 à 1986 pour Zanotta. Il appartient à la série "Servi" d'Achille...
Category
1960s Italian Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Cut Steel
1950s Russian Military PAB-2M Periscope Artillery Aiming Circle Theodolite 9"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage circa 1950s Russian military periscope artillery aiming circle - PAB-2M/7A919. Includes instruction booklet and hardwood base for sculpture mount display.
Designed to determ...
Category
1950s Russian Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Tapio Wirkkala Kinetic Silver Moon Hopeakuu Pendant, 1974
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hopeakuu (Finnish: silver moon) sterling pendant designed by Tapio Wirkkala, comprising nine concentric rings that move independently around a small orb at ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Salesman's Sample Picnic Table c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Vintage salesman’s sample picnic table with three wooden slats for the table top and one each for the seats. Painted green steel base.
Shown with life size hand model for sc...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Pulley for MD&S Co
By MD&S Co
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Industrial Cast Iron Pulleya An Industrial cast iron pulley with latch marked 'MD & S CO' 'PHILA. PA. U.S.A.'.
Manufactured by MD&S Co, USA, 1900s.
Category
Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
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.