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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1980s
1970s Vintage Town and Country Surfboard by Ed Angulo
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1979 Town & Country surfboard made by Ed Angulo. Features a gorgeous red tinted deck/rails with dual T&C laminates and boxed single fin setup. A remarkable example of a 1970s surfboard made under the iconic Town and Country surfboards...
Category
1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
Antonio’s Girls (Autographed) & Thousand and One Nights 1st ed. Antonio Lopez
Located in Miami, FL
Authograph First Edition copy of “Antonio’s Girls” 1982 & “Antonio’s Tales From The Thousand and One Nights” First Edition 1985. Both in English.
Antonio’s Girls – Collection of the works of Antonio Lopez varied and prolific fashion illustrations and his own private works from the 1970s and early 80s. Some of his outrageous shoes designs, photographs & stories from celebrities ( Grace Jones, Tina Chow, Pat Cleveland, Jerry Hall & others) are included. Hard bound book First Edition with 128 pgs. manufactured in USA 1982. English language copy.
Signed: Antonio 83 on 1st page and two gold dots in left side of the dust jacket front both with a gold pen.
Dimension: 11 1/2 inches x 9 3/8 inches.
Antonio’s Tales From The Thousand and One Nights – This book consists of the 13 stories from the Thousand & One Nights book per translation by Sir Richard Burton...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
DIETER RAMS 1973 Braum Cubism Desk Lighter In 18Kt Yellow Gold And Lapis
By Dieter Rams
Located in Miami, FL
Fabulous desk lighter designed by Dieter Rams for Braum.
This is a fabulous ultra-modernist T3 Domino desk lighter, created in West Germany by the architect and designer Dieter Rams...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Ward Bennett Designs for Brickel Associates (2 Volumes)
Located in New York, NY
Two catalogs presenting Ward Bennett’s product designs for Brickel Associates, published circa 1977. Bennett (1917-2003) was an influential and acclaimed artist, sculptor, interior d...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic, Paper
Set of 70s Toy Musical Instruments, Made in Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 70s Toy Musical Instruments, Made in Italy
They come from a nursery school.
Good condition.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1970s Chunky Wide Link Sterling Silver Bracelet
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Modernist Chunky Wide Link Sterling Silver Bracelet
stamped
7.38 w x 1.38
Preowned vintage
Refer to images listed
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Teak Hand Crafted Architectural Model of a Northern Thailand Spirit House
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-800 hand made in teak wood architectural model of a northern Thailand Spirit house.
Category
1970s Thai Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood
Cigarette Case red lines and and hand-engraved finishing Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Vertical cigarette case in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire-enameled red stripes and hand-engraved finishing. In a modern contemporary style. Measurements cm. 6 x 2.3 cm high. 11. ...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
The Italian Paintings Before 1800 - the Ringling Museum of Art
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Italian Paintings Before 1800 at The Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, Florida, by Peter Tomory. Hardcover book published in 1976 by The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art. Il...
Category
1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1980s Keith Haring Silk Tie Black Burgundy Vintage Commissioned Playboy Archives
By Keith Haring
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A limited edition Black and Burgundy silk tie created from a commissioned design by Keith Haring for Playboy Magazine in 1986. Without issues, the colors are burgundy and black, both...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silk
1970s Vintage Pez Donald Duck Disney Candy Dispenser U.S Pat. 3.410.455 No Feet
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning Pop Art PEZ dispenser from Austria. Made of plastic, in the 1970s. Marked US Pat. 3.410.455. It is a No Feet dispenser. Found at an estate sale in Vienna Austria. A nice add...
Category
1970s Austrian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Keith Haring Eight Ball 1989 'Hardcover Book'
By Keith Haring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eight Ball by Keith Haring:
Superbly rendered 1989 Keith Haring monograph featuring standout collage-based imagery by the legendary New York artist. Beautiful bright colors throughou...
Category
1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Picasso Lithographs
Located in Richmond, VA
Hardback book titled Picasso Lithographs, authored by Fernand Mourlot. Published in 1970, 299 pages.
"This volume offers a captivating exploration of Pablo Picasso's lithographic wo...
Category
1970s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Francois CHATAIN Made In France Ceramic Red Glazed Vide Poche Ashtray Bowl
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Francois CHATAIN Made In France Ceramic Red Glazed Vide Poche Ashtray Bowl Circa 1970. No damage
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Orologi Da Polso Book, 771 Illustrations, 401 Pages, 1988
By H. Kahlert, R. Muhe, G.L. Brunner, Priula & Verlucca
Located in Sacile, PN
Orologi Da Polso book Priula e Verlucchi edition 1988
771 illustrations, 401 pages.
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Jacob Hull Large Brutalist Modernist Ring, Denmark, Statement Piece
By Jacob Hull
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Large sculptural brutalist style ring by acclaimed Danish artist, Jacob Hull. Currently a size 8, it is adjustable and signed J Hull on the back. This ring has a wonderful abstract design and makes quite a statement!
Information on Jacob Hull:
Hull designed...
Category
1970s Danish Brutalist Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Sea Star Natural Specimen with Wicker Capiz Tray
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natural history organic modern specimen sea shell star on a handmade wicker tray with Capiz shells.
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
14K Gold Hand Painted Crystal Rock Golf Cufflinks Deakin & Francis Scully Scully
Located in Toledo, OH
14k gold golfers cufflinks. 3/4" diameter x 1" long. Hand painted crystal with 2 golfing scenes, signed by artist on lower edge. Hallmarked 14k and an unidentified symbol. The signat...
Category
1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
The Desert Southwest
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Desert Southwest with text by Nora Burba and Paula Panich, photography by Terrence Moore. Hardcover with dustjacket, published in 1987 by Bantum Boo...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1970s Paperweight, Ashtray, Vide-Poche, "Nautico" by Cini&Nils, Italy
Located in Arosio, IT
Marco Melocchi and Franco Bettonica designed the Nautico ashtray paperweight vide-poche deskset in 1975. This design is still part of the MOMA collection. Two of these objects are in...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stainless Steel
Large Wood Monkey in the style of Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Wood Monkey in the style of Kay Bojesen. Looks like someone made their own version of this very iconic Monkey! Nice large size done in the look and feel of the Original Classic!
Category
1970s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Going Solo, Signed by Roald Dahl, First Edition in Original Dust Jacket, 1986
By Roald Dahl
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Dahl, Roald. Going Solo. London: Jonathan Cape, 1986. First edition. Octavo. Signed "Roald Dahl" in black ink on the half title page. In the publisher's original hardcover navy cloth...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
'Muhammad Ali: Skill, Brains and Guts' Original US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1975
Located in Devon, GB
Originally released in 1970 as 'A.k.a. Cassius Clay', this boxing documentary film followed the life and career of legendary former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali. Directed by Jim...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Colonial Williamsburg Its Buildings and Gardens
Located in valatie, NY
Colonial Williamsburg : Its Buildings And Gardens; A Descriptive Tour Of The Restored Capital Of The British Colony Of Virginia. Distributed by Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York, ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Important Silver Plate Champagne Bucket or Ice Bucket from Jack E. Leonard 1971
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large silverplate champagne bucket or ice bucket which was given to Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme by Gladys & Jack Leonard. Jack Leonard was a well-known actor and comedian in the...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Alphonse Mucha - the Complete Graphic Works
Located in Bradenton, FL
Alphonse Mucha - the Complete Graphic Works. Softcover book. First edition, published in 1980 by Harmony Books of New York. Printed and bound in Hong Kong. Illustrated, 192 pages.
Category
1980s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Gucci Dual Deck of Playing Cards Game or Desk Accessory
By Gucci
Located in North Miami, FL
This never used boxed set of logo Gucci playing cards is vintage and Italian from the 1970s. It is 2 sets one in white and black for the back. One ...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rocky
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for Rocky 1967. This is one of the greatest boxing film ever. The film received ten Academy Award nominations and won three, including Best Picture. It was a...
Category
1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Golden Christmas Tree, Georg Jensen Christmas Ornament 1986, Sven Vestergaard
By Georg Jensen
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Every year a well-known Danish artist designs the Georg Jensen Christmas Ornament. In its many incarnations over the years it has becom...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Exclusive Book Antológica Berrocal 1955- 84 Sculptures & Work of Miguel Berrocal
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Exceptional and extensive compilation of the magnificent work and autobiography of Miguel Berrocal, ranging from exhibitions and collections to his monumental works, passing through ...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Barbie Pink Bell System type 500 Rotary Desk Telephone Western Electric 1981
Located in Miami, FL
Western Electric had been producing telephones for the American Telephone and Telegraph Co. (ATT) and the Bell System since 1927.
During the 50's, new line of type 500 sets were int...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Bolognese Painters of the 1500s, Art & Works of the Bolognese, 2 Vol set 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Bolognese Painters of the 1500s, Art and Works of the Bolognese School by Vera Fortunati Pietrantonio. Published by Grafis, Italy, 1986. Pair of 1st Ed hardcovers with dust jackets and slip-case. A monumental work of artists between 1401-1500. Some of the artists: Francesco Francia (1447-1517) and Lorenzo Costa (1460-1535). From 1501-1600 the artists Amico Aspertini (1474-1552), Girolamo da Treviso (1497-1544), Pier Maria Pennacchi (1464 - before 1515), Girolamo da Carpi, Denijs Calvaert, Pietro Faccini (1552-1614), Prospero Fontana (1512-1597), Lavinia Fontana...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage 1970s Dick Brewer Surfboard
By Dick Brewer
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Mid-1970s Dick Brewer surfboard. Features an orange tint with uncommon rocket tail winged shape design. Glassed on single fin with pinstriped outline....
Category
1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Softwood, Fiberglass, Foam
Times To Remember by Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, Signed 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Times to Remember Written by and signed by Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy. First Ed hardcover with Brodart covered dust jacket. Signed by Mrs. Rose Kennedy on front end paper with the following inscription: “To Col. Michael Paul With Best Wishes, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy.” Mrs. Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy was the wife of Ambassador Joe Kennedy, mother of President John Kennedy, Senator Robert Kennedy and Senator Ted Kennedy. Gives insight into one of history’s most influential political families. With many family photos. From the estate of Colonel Paul. Paul Michael...
Category
1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Collectible Books "40 Years of Danish Furniture Design", First Edition, 4 volume
By Grete Jalk
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and complete set of “40 years of Danish Furniture Design” first edition book collection — The Copenhagen Cabinet-makers’ Guild Exhibitions.
Compiled and edited by the Danish fe...
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Original Exhibition Catalog – Els 156 Darrers Gravats Originals by Pablo Picasso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Original Exhibition Catalog – Els 156 Darrers Gravats Originals by Pablo Picasso, Sala Gaspar, 1978
Artist: Pablo Picasso
Exhibition: Els 156 Darrers Gravats Originals – Sala Gaspa...
Category
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1970s Japanese XL Stainless Steel, Cast Brass & Glass Search Light Pendant
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Extra large stainless steel searchlight ceiling lights. Originally a marine searchlight converted into ceiling pendant light fixtures.
Originally manufactured in Japan c1970 profe...
Category
1970s Japanese Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Basquiat Keith Haring Roy Lichtenstein The Paris Review
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Roy Lichtenstein: The Paris Review 1982-1992:
Vintage editions of The Paris Review, with one uniquely featuring an...
Category
1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Northwest Coast Totem by Marlin Alphonse
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Colorful Alaskan three figure winged totem. Carved and painted by Marlin Alphonse. Noted on back "purchased by Brad and Hazel Ritter on board Royal Princes, Sitka, Alaska 1986. His name heavily carved on back.
PERIOD: 1986
ORIGIN: Alaska
SIZE: 13"H x 12"W x 3 1/2"D
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Personal Service
Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.
Native American carvings & totems native American Indian native American totem poles n.
Category
1980s American Native American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cedar
Vintage Taxidermy Butterfly Collection in Lucite Display Signed by Linda Bosse
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Mid-Century Modern 1970s curiosities collection of exotic mounted butterflies of various species, in custom Lucite box totaling 18 butterflie...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lucite
50 Great Masterpieces by Frederic Remington
Located in Bradenton, FL
50 Great Masterpieces by Frederic Remington, by Louis Chapin. Softcover book, large poster size, suitable for framing. An Artabras book, published by Crown Publishers, Inc. of New Yo...
Category
1970s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Matisse: Le rythme et la ligne - Jacqueline & Maurice Guillaud - 1st ed. 1987
Located in CA, CA
Published by Guillaud Editions, 1st edition, Paris, 1987. Hardback with French text.
This monograph presents the full range of Matisse’s oeuvre, from his early oil paintings, to et...
Category
1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The Vatican Collections: The Papacy and Art by The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Located in valatie, NY
The Vatican Collections: The Papacy and Art by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Harry N. Abrams, 1988. 1st Ed softcover. Nearly three hundr...
Category
1980s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1970s Vintage Pez Pig Disney Candy Dispenser U.S Pat. 2.620.061 No Feet, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning Pop Art PEZ dispenser from Austria. Made of plastic, in the 1970s. Marked made in Austria and US Pat. 2.620.061. It is a No Feet dispenser. Found at an estate sale in Vienna...
Category
1970s Austrian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Frank Stella Abstract Artist Metropolitan Museum of Art Book, 1970, New York
By Frank Stella
Located in New York, NY
A hard-cover book with dust-jacket on abstract American artist Frank Stella, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1970, New York, NY. This book presents a decade of Sella's work from 1959 - 1...
Category
1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
HK21 Machine Gun Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handsome lighter is cast in the shape of a German machine gun. Perfect for any collector of smoking paraphernalia or firearm enthusiast. Relieved lettering on the left side abov...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
The Italian Lamp: 1945-1985 A Collection
Located in New York, NY
Catalog of a pioneering exhibition of postwar Italian lighting collected by Philip Cutler of New York and Ingrid Zerunian of Vienna, with assistance from Italian architect and design...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Jean Prouve/Serge Mouille: Two Master Metal Workers
Located in New York, NY
Catalog of the seminal 1985 exhibition held at the DeLorenzo Gallery in New York City and the Counord Gallery in Paris. Printed in France by JR Impressions. Square 8vo, 170 pages wit...
Category
1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Natural Coral Reef Small Tree
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful small natural coral reef tree for tabletop decor. Great addition to your boho chic inspired interiors and table tops.
Category
1970s Other Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coral
Signed Bronze Brutalist Sculpture Pendant 1970s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This extraordinary brutalist pendant, crafted in bronze, encapsulates the artistic spirit of the 1970s. With an organic and abstract design, the piece reflects a unique sculptural ae...
Category
1970s Brutalist Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Furniture
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage hardback coffee table book featuring Art Deco furniture designs. By Alastair Duncan, published in 1984. First edition, 192 pages.
"The Art Deco movement, which swept through...
Category
1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1970s Vintage Pez Panda Bear Candy Dispenser U.S Pat. 3.410.455 No Feet Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning Pop Art PEZ dispenser from Austria. Made of plastic, in the 1970s. Marked US Pat. 3.410.455. It is a No Feet dispenser. Found at an estate sale in Vienna Austria. A nice add...
Category
1970s Austrian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Paris Berlin 1900-1933 Coffee Table Book
Located in New York, NY
The 'Paris Berlin 1900-1933 ' is a soft-cover book covering an exhibition from July 12-November 6, 1978, at The Centre Pompidou, Paris, France. Book cover...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Bjorn Weckstrom Silver & Acrylic Pendant Necklace Space Apple Lapponia Finland
Located in Troy, MI
Bjorn Weckstrom
"Avaruusomena" or "Space Apple"
Designed in 1975 produced in 1978
Sterling silver and acrylic pendant
Signed to back of pendant:
925 twice
Makers mark
Finland crown ...
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Jean Prouvé Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Two Master Metal Workers Book
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Edited for the occasion of the May 1985, New York. Exhibition and the fall of 1985 Paris exhibition.
Jean Prouvé (8 April 1901-23 March 1984) was a French metal worker, self-taught architect and designer. Le Corbusier designated Prouvé a constructer, blending architecture and engineering. Prouvé's main achievement was transferring manufacturing technology from industry to architecture, without losing aesthetic qualities. His design skills...
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Lamp, Table, Floor, Guitar Electric, Jaxville, Condemned to Rock, Rock and Roll
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Vintage, rock and roll or punk enthusiasts lamp or guitar that can easily be strummed or played. Upcycled from a vintage purple punk kick-ass guitar for the discerning rock chick. Oo...
Category
1970s British Post-Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Acrylic
1988 Mark Richards 'MR' Surfboard
By Mark Richards Surfboards
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1988 Mark Richards (MR) surfboard. Features 80s style colorful Mark Richards text and iconic MR Superman logos. Rounded pintail shape design with glassed...
Category
1980s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Foam, Fiberglass
Bugatti 57 SC Atlantic Crystal Model Car, same as the Ralph Lauren Collection
Located in Milano, IT
The Bugatti 57SC is universally recognized as one of the most beautiful expressions of automotive design ever. Penned by Ettore Bugatti's son Jean and pro...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal
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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