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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Vintage Traditional Leather Wrapped Tobacco Humidor Jar with Mallard Duck top
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Traditional Mallard Duck Motif Leather Tobacco Humidor Jar. Vintage tobacco humidor square box in cognac color leather wrapped. Circa 1...
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Mid-20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Mid 20th Century French Hermes Solid Silver Gilt Smoker's Requisites c.1940
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Stylish mid 20th Century French Art Deco Hermes 3 piece vermeil solid silver smoker's requisites, contained in the original Hermes fitted grosgrain case, comprising four cigarette ca...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Polychrome Cherub Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
These charming antique putti carvings were crafted in Italy, circa 1780. The hand carved figures depict two chubby cupids resting on a knee and holding a arm up; each sculpture featu...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Giltwood

Plastic School Model Of Ethylen, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Original and unique home assessory, this is a school chemist model of ethylene. Produced and used in Czechoslovakia since 1960s, this model is made of plastic, with a plastic base. I...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

S.S. United States Thermometer
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage SS United States Thermometer by the British Rototherm Co. Ltd. London, England About 4.75" high and 5.25" wide. This table/desk top thermometer is in a leather clad wood case...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

1967 Vintage Hobie Hawaii model Pintail Surfboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Vintage 1967 Hobie Hawaii model surfboard. Features a pintail shape design with white pigment and bright blue pinstriping. Very low production Hobie Hawaii model logo. As seen in “Th...
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1960s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Softwood, Foam, Fiberglass

Heirloom Doll Size Colonial Style Solid Wood Schoolhouse Desk
Located in Middletown, MD
Handmade in Lancaster, Pennsylvania circa 1940 of native pine. An adorable replica of what was typically found in school houses throughout colonial times. In good condition with mi...
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pine

Small Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Tiny Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of...
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1940s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Plastic School Model Of Diamant, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful and unique vintage science model of diamant. This is a school model originating in Czechoslovakia. Produced and used until now since 1960s. The...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

20th Century Brass Model GNR Atlantic 3 1/2 Inch Gauge Steam Locomotive c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Early 20th Century brass model, showcasing the GNR Atlantic locomotive 251 and its three-axle tender. Crafted to a 3 1/2 inch gauge, the model gleams with polished brass, copper, and...
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1930s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

5 Pc Mid Century United States Military Pants Jackets Vietnam USMC
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 5 pieces of vintage Vietnam War era United States military clothing - two jackets and three pairs of pants. USMC United States Marine Corps ...
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Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Cotton

Lamborghini rowing machine 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
1940s rowing machine produced by Lamborghini made entirely of solid Beech wood and iron. In excellent overall condition, complete and fully functional with adjustable power. Leather ...
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Mid-17th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Large Vintage Ship Propeller Display, English Bronze, Oak, Maritime, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage ship propeller display. An English, bronze and oak decorative four-blade maritime mount, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Of great proportion and ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Italian Carved Painted Wood Reliquary Altar Figure Bust Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable pair of scarce large Italian Baroque period carved and painted wood church altar reliquary busts. Born in Italy in the 18th century / possibly late 17th century, figural form, each hand carved from a single log, modeled as opposing figures, parcel gilt polychrome decorated, hollowed central cavity with original glazed glass relic viewing panel, rising on integral marbleized scroll foot base. Dimensions: (each) 21.25" Tall, 8.5" Wide, 8" Deep; 16.25lbs Total Condition Report: Very good original unrestored antique condition with beautifully aged patina. Wear consistent with age and use, including scattered nicks, chips, and chippy paint losses. One glazed panel with losses to sides. Overall in great shape, strong, sturdy, stable, and structurally sound. Presents splendidly We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques absolutely love decorating with religious antiques! From an antique altarpiece, tabernacle, reredos, shrine niche, baptismal font, crucifix, santo statue, icon, religious folk art, retablo, monastery table to church architectural elements...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

18th Century Medical Syringe
Located in London, GB
18th Century Medical Syringe For historical medical use and dating from the 18th century, and certainly from the beginning of the 18th century. This hand-crafted example is made to...
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1780s Unknown Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Natural Fiber

Black Forest Vintage Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque 1942
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Vintage Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque 1942 A great vintage roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque. The plaque features a handpainted inscrip...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Antler, Wood

14k and Diamond Malachite & Onyx Cigarette Case in the Style of Cartier
Located in Toledo, OH
This beautiful cigarette case, in the style of Cartier, is made with 24 diamonds, malachite and onyx with inlaid gold. This inside is marked 14k and is inscribed "Margaret Quart." Th...
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1940s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Malachite, Onyx, Gold, Enamel

Midcentury Modern Lighter Ronson Silver 925 Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare Ronson pocket lighter in 925 silver with an elegant line. Italy of the 60s. Note: We try to offer our customers an excellent service even in shipments all over the world, coll...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Cram's 16" Deluxe Globe W/Daily Sun Ray and Season Indicator
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cram's 16" Deluxe Globe W/Daily Sun Ray and Season Indicator 1936
Category

1930s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Large Art Deco Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model, Italy 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden Artist mannequin model - all joints move as they should. Found on a Estate sale in Modena, Italy. Shows some minor wear - but looks beautiful on display! Some scrat...
Category

1930s German Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Arthur Hertzberg Leather and Brass Cigar Cigarette Ash Tray Ashtray
Located in Draper, UT
Charming Mid-Century Modern Arthur Hertzberg & Craftsmen leather and brass wire ashtray. This ashtray dates back to 1950 and features a solid brass ring that holds stainless steel ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Hans Gugelot designed radio for Braun, 1955
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Radio "Super" G11 by Swiss designer Hans Gugelot for Braun in 1955. Braun is of course well known for their iconic, Dieter Rams designed, audio equipment. This piece is not tested, w...
Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Three Antique Maps on One Folio: Turkey, Northern Egypt, and Ancient Carthage
Located in Langweer, NL
The map consists of three distinct sections on a single folio sheet: 1. **Map of Turkey**: - Orientation: The map is oriented with the east at the top, which is a common practic...
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16th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

3 Pc Mid Century US Navy Blue Wool Uniform Jumper Pants Cracker Jack
Located in Dayton, OH
3 piece set of vintage pre-Vietnam "Cracker Jack" style United States Navy blue wool uniform shirts / jumpers and pants. Pants feature straight leg with full button front flap / fly....
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Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wool

Vintage Leather and Horse Hair Boxing Gloves c.1950-1960 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Vintage reddish brown leather boxing gloves filled with horse hair and an extra padding strip on the palms. The leather is very soft and in good condition. CREATOR Unknow...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Natural Fiber

'World Chronicle', 1st Edition, by Schedel & Wolgemut, Nurnberg, 1493
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
'World Chronicle' 1st edition, by Schedel, Nurnberg, 1493 Original woodcut, one page with seven illustrations and Latin text By Hartmann Schedel, originally published: July 12, 1493 Illustrator: Michael...
Category

15th Century and Earlier German Renaissance Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Large Black Forest Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque 1957
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Black Forest Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque 1957 A great vintage roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque. The plaque features a handpainted inscripti...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Antler, Wood

Prismatic compass by detection signed T.G. Co Ltd London no. B 21681 1940 MK
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic compass by detection signed T.G. Co Ltd London no. B 21681 1940 MK III, in use by British army officers during World War II. This is a small vintage compass typically use...
Category

1940s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Danish Mid-Century Teak Pianette by Louis Zwicki, c. 1960's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Serial No. 11494. 82 Keys. Step back in time with this masterfully crafted Danish Mid-Century Teak Pianette by the renowned Louis Zwicki. From the heart of the 1960's, a period whe...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Teak

17th French Century Iron Figure of The Virgin
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful 17th century French Baroque cast iron figure of the Virgin praying. Likely originally part of an outdoor shrine as it has been exposed to the elements. The weathered surfac...
Category

Early 17th Century French Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Black Forest Vintage Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Vintage Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque A large vintage roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque. The trophy was shot in Germany ca. 1960s. Good...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Antler

Utrecht city plan
Located in UTRECHT, UT
“Platte grond der Stad Utrecht vertonende alle Gragten, Straaten, Stegen, Gangen, Markten, en plaatsen der openbare Gebouwen”, engraving published by Johannes van Schoonhoven in Amst...
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1770s Dutch Other Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Set of Four Large Vintage Skeleton Keys on a Ring
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four large vintage skeleton keys on a ring, circa 1950s. The set is in good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 6.75"W x 2"D x .5"H. Note that there is a small ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Polychrome Cherub Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique cherub figure was crafted in Italy, circa 1780. The hand-painted putti carving features its original polychrome and gold leaf finish for a luxurious result. The hand carved cherub is expressive in it's movement and features a wonderful facial expression. The colorful wall hanging...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Giltwood

"Sweetheart" Handmade Solid Wood Doll Highchair
Located in Middletown, MD
Heirloom quality solid wood doll highchair handmade in Lancaster, PA circa 1940 of native pine. Tray moves easily upon raising and lowering. Legs are sturdy and presents beautifully...
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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pine

Danish Mid-Century Teak Pianette by Louis Zwicki, c. 1960's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Step back in time with this masterfully-crafted Danish Mid-Century Teak Pianette by the renowned Louis Zwicki. From the heart of the 1960's, a period when design and craftsmanship me...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Teak

Original Antique Map of West Central France in Frame, 1748
Located in Langweer, NL
A nicely framed and hand-coloured decorative map titled "Gouvernemens Generaux De Poitou et De Saintonge" and engraved by M. Robert. This historical international map includes severa...
Category

1740s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Toy Wind-Up "Johnny" The Dancing Clown by Lindstrom Toy Co., Circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a hard to find pre war vintage, Made in America wind up tin toy by The Lindstrom Toy Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut, circa 1928-1932. The action is fabulous; when wound ...
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

1930s /40s W.D. Hensell & Sons Bocci (Lawn) Balls with original leather bag
By W.D. Wilson
Located in Buffalo, NY
. 1930's ,40's Bocci / Lawn Balls with original leather carrying bag.. Made in Australia by W.D. Hensell & Sons
Category

1940s Australian Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood

Large Black Forest Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque 1967
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Black Forest Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque 1967 A vintage roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque. The plaque features a handpainted inscription sta...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Antler, Wood

Lovely Set of 6 Scandinavian Wooden Danish Vikings, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fantastic collection of 6 different Scandinavian Vikings. Measures: The largest is 33.5 cm high. The others are 22 cm, 18 cm, 13.5 cm and 9 cm high.
Category

1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood

Signed, Handwritten Letter from Winston Churchill dated 1950 with Envelope.
Located in Tetbury, GB
A rare letter signed by Winston Churchill dated March 1950. The letter reads: “Thank you so much for your message of goodwill at this anxious time for our country.” This letter i...
Category

1950s British Edwardian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Paul Jouve - Félix Marcilhal
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Félix Marcilhac, born in Paris on November 20, 1941, is an internationally renowned specialist in the field of Art Nouveau and Art Deco. Graduated in economics, former student of the...
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Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1960s Music Radio TV Record Player Cabinet, Mahogany, Osvaldo Borsani attributed
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury music radio TV record player cabinet (or Dry Bar cabinet) in mahogany Osvaldo Borsani attributed Rare and important polyvalent enterta...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Vintage 1960's Costume Jewelry- A Carnelian Necklace.
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Pretty piece of carnelian jewelry Silver coloured links Approximately 27 inches long ( 69 cm ) Good condition Free shipping
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Carnelian

Terrestrial globe, Italy 1940.
Located in Milan, IT
Terrestrial globe, physical and political, in paper mache on a round metal base. Cartographic design G. Pugno, lithographic typography C. Brandoni. Italian globe laboratory, Turin, I...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Leather Hunting, Shooting Cartridge Bag.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Leather Cartridge Bag. A good quality leather cartridge bag. The bag is in good usable condition with five small divided compartments for cartridges, one extra full length co...
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Mid-20th Century European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

1950s Spanish Metal Dog Toy with Ball
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Spanish metal dog toy with ball.
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Silver Table Lighter - Animal Fur Texture
Located in Gravesend, GB
Continental Silver Table Lighter Sparks but will need gas filling. Excellent condition Beautiful animal fur texture.
Category

1960s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

1940's WW2 Carl Zeiss BLC 12x60 'T' Flak Binoculars
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Carl Zeiss blc Flak 12 x 60 'T' binoculars. A beautiful set of WW2 binoculars in excellent condition made in Germany during World War 2. These were designed to be used in conjunctio...
Category

1940s German Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
Category

1930s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

DUNHILL 1940 Service Petrol Pocket Lighter In Solid 925 Sterling Silver With Box
Located in Miami, FL
A service lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill A beautiful military American service lighter, created by the subsidiaries of Alfred Dunhill in the United States during the WW-2, betwe...
Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Reference Book, Wild Flowers of the Wayside, English, Botanical Guide
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage reference book 'Wild Flowers of the Wayside and Woodland' by Scott and Stokoe. An English, bound botanical interest guide, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1936. Charmingly illustrative small reference guide to wild flowers Bound in green cloth with embossed titling in contrasting black Presented in good vintage order, pages intact Published in English across 352 pages Superb colour and monochrome illustrations throughout This is delightful vintage wild flower...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Circa 1945 Engine Ordeal Ships Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare World War II engine order telegraph that is brand new old stock circa 1945. We took it of a disintegrating crate. Original paint. The brass caps on either side of the head has s...
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1940s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Lot of Four Vintage Steiff Animals, Squirrel Camel Hamster & Giraffe, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This collection of stuffed animals includes 4 figures: 1) Miniature Steiff Squirrel (No button and flag, but cardboard label). About 3.75" high. 2) Steiff Hamster (parts of flag and...
Category

1960s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mohair

18th Century Italian Church Kneeler in Walnut Wood
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An early 18th Century Italian Baroque Kneeler or kneeling stool in walnut. This rare antique from a church has a drawer as well as a door with a shelf inside. In the interior of this piece, the bible or other catholic religious items...
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

1960s Sterling Silver Beaded Necklace
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This 1960s silver beaded necklace is a vintage treasure, exuding retro charm and timeless elegance. Each delicate silver bead is meticulously craf...
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1960s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

French, 18th Century, Baroque Gilded Metal Procession Cross
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful baroque gilded metal procession cross with a great patina. France circa 1750. weathered and small losses. Measurements include the wooden pedestal.
Category

18th Century French Baroque 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.

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