Collectibles and Curiosities
19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Bronze
1850s British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
Early 19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
19th Century Russian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
1970s German Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Steel
Late 18th Century English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Terracotta
Mid-18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Late 19th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Stone, Gold
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Porcelain
1830s American Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather, Fabric, Paper
1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
1830s American Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather, Fabric, Paper
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1880s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Early 1700s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Late 19th Century German Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Plaster
1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
1890s Japanese Edo Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Lacquer
1820s French Restauration Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
19th Century English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Plaster
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
18th Century Philippine Spanish Colonial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Late 18th Century English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather, Paper
1970s Japanese Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
15th Century and Earlier Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
19th Century Russian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century American Other Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Marble, Metal
18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century French Gothic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Velvet, Walnut
1880s English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Late 19th Century Danish Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Late 18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1820s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
15th Century and Earlier Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Stone
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Copper, Steel, Iron
1890s German Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Pewter
19th Century American Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron, Bronze
Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Mid-18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Copper
1780s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Mahogany
1790s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1880s Italian Other Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
1850s American Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Glass, Wood, Paper
1850s British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Beech
Early 1800s British Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Bronze
Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Antler, Wood
Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
1970s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
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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