Collectibles and Curiosities
21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Crystal, Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary African Collectibles and Curiosities
Zebra Hide
2010s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities
Coral, Quartz, Tourmaline, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
2010s American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Concrete, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Walnut
Early 2000s Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Early 2000s American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
2010s Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Fiberglass, Foam
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
2010s Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Linen
2010s American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Cement, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Canvas, Wood
2010s American Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1840s Dutch Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Crystal, Marble
Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
2010s Danish Bauhaus Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Aluminum
2010s Indian Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Natural Fiber
21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Feathers
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary British Collectibles and Curiosities
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Other
21st Century and Contemporary English Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary French Collectibles and Curiosities
Fiberglass
Early 2000s American Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
2010s Danish Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
2010s Italian Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Quartz, Marble, Granite
2010s Mexican Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Crystal, Metal
2010s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Glass, Plastic
2010s Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Plastic
2010s Italian Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
1840s British Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather, Paper
2010s Danish Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
2010s Italian Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
2010s American Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Collectibles and Curiosities
Stone, Multi-gemstone
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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