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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 20th Century
Chess Set Gemstone Lapis Lazuli and Marble 8"
Located in Somis, CA
An elegant gemstone lapis and marble chess set, demonstrating traditional craftsmanship and wonderful artistry. The chessboard of solid marble base, showcases a classic design with h...
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2010s Afghan Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Carrara Marble, Serpentine

1970s Gorgeous Turquoise and White Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade Made
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous turquoise and white chess set in Volterra alabaster. Handmade Made in Italy, the items are in excellent condition. So rare to find in this color This chess set is a be...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Alabaster

Home at Last: Enduring Design for the New American House
Located in New York, NY
Author Gil Schafer III, Photographs by Eric Piasecki Bestselling author and popular American architect Gil Schafer returns with the final installment in his trilogy on the rewards o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Classic Mid Century Modern Quad Esl 57 Speakers, Amazing Architectural Design
Located in Buffalo, NY
The Quad Electrostatic Loudspeaker (ESL) is the world's first production full-range electrostatic loudspeaker, launched in 1957 by Quad Electroacoustics, then known as the Acoustical...
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Teak

Set of 2 Ashtrays And Table Lighter Vintage Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Ashtrays and table lighter Vintage, Italian design, 1970s. The ashtray is made of brass and decorated wood. It measures 20 cm x 20 cm x 3 cm high. The lighter measures 7.5 ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Steel

Vintage 16th C Style Complete Suit of Armour - Castell Gyrn 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous hand crafted complete suit of 16th Century style armour dating from the second half of the 20th century. The fully articulated suit is mounted on a wooden stand ...
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1960s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

Old Compass reproduction 1944 London, brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Old Compass reproduction 1944 London, brown Color
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20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Aeronautical III Gauge Clock
By Aviation Technology Group
Located in Telluride, CO
During the Great War, from 1914-18, a new kind of art flourished. Hand crafted creations from gifted soldiers and army personnel became known as trench art. They used whatever materi...
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20th Century English Other Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Sparton Model 557 "Sled" Radio by Walter Dorwin Teague
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Sparton model 557 radio designed by Walter Dorwin Teague for the Sparks-Worthington Company in Jackson, Michigan during 1936. The radio, known as the "sled" or "3-knob" is considered...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Vintage English Brass, Copper, and Pewter Chess Set
Located in Skokie, IL
Vintage English Brass, Copper, and Pewter Chess Set This is a very fine English brass, copper, and pewter gaming set, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. The chess board is...
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1980s English British Colonial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Copper, Pewter

Hidden History of the Kovno Ghetto
Located in valatie, NY
Hidden History of the Kovno Ghetto. New York: Little, Brown and Company, 1998. Second printing hardcover with dust jacket. 255 pp. An important book published by the United States Ho...
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20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique & Rare Pair of Church Brackets for Saint Statues with Angel Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted and matching pair of colorful & meaningful church wall brackets / shelfs. If you are a private collector of ecclesiastical art or if you are looking for the perfect ...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wrought Iron

Horse on Wheels Toy Framed Painting
Located in Antwerp, BE
Framed painting of a papier mache horse toy on wheels. A paper mache - cardboard ride on toy horse - pull toy - horse pull toy with a boy on top. The boy wears a stylish blue costum...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas, Plaster, Wood

Vintage 1970s Ocean Pacific Wave Mural Surfboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Vintage 1970s Ocean Pacific (Op) wave mural surfboard. Features stunning airbrushed work of art depicting a nocturnal wave mural. Rounded pintail shape design. A beautiful example of...
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1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Vintage Leather Heiser Batwing Chaps
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Vintage leather Heiser batwing chaps with buck stitched edging and conchos. Nice patina to leather and nice light coloring. In good condition for use or display in a Western or South...
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Early 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

1970s Vintage Lightning Bolt Surfboard shaped by Rory Russell
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1970s Vintage Lightning Bolt surfboard shaped by Rory Russel. Features sleek black tint with white lightning bolt and complimentary rail bolts. Winged pintail shape design. Signed on...
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1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Marching Band by Hasharat
Located in New York, NY
Marching Band by Hasharat, 2022 Black canvas box with hinges, gold trim, white interior. Measures: 10.25" x 15.25"
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas

Vintage Natural Leather Punching Bag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage punching bag with handsome, worn genuine leather. A stylish addition to a home gym, this hanging punching bag is approximately 30lbs and is in original condition with some vi...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

Carte da gioco in Confezione - Les Must de Cartier Paris - 1976 circa
Located in Milano, IT
Rara perchè intonsa e ancora sigillata scatola di carte da gioco della Maison Cartier per la linea Les Must de Cartier, prodotta solo tra il 1972 e il 1976. Ideale. per un regalo. ...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Textile, Paper

Frog Game Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities Spain Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Beautiful brass frog game set very nice They are the pieces of the popular frog game These originally would be mounted on a piece of furniture, but it is...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Other Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Mobilier Moderniste: Palais du Maharaja d'Indore (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a scarce copy of a Sotheby Parke Bernet sale catalogue (Sunday 25th May 1980) of the contents of the Maharaja of Indore's modernistic Madik Bagh palace which he had designed ...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Pair Decorative 6ft Bronze Artillery Cannons 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an interesting vintage pair of French bronze cannons dating from the late 20th century. The cannons have highly decorative barrels and splendid openwork carriages. They a...
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1990s French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Vintage American Wood & Metal Architectural Birdhouse
Located in New York, NY
A handmade wooden birdhouse made in a 19th century American vernacular style. USA, circa 1950. Age related wear and vintage charm. Dimensions: 24” L x 18” W x 26” H
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1950s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Set of 4 Blue Leather Bound Books. The Works of J.M Barrie, C.1924
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Nice set of The Works of J.M Barrie Published C.1924 Blue leather with gilt tooling Gilt facsimile monogram of Barrie on the fronts of 3 of the volumes Good condition/ minor chip...
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1920s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

Legendary Circus Voltaire Pinball Game by Williams Electronic Games Made in 1997
Located in Sofia, BG
Cirqus Voltaire is a 1997 pinball game, designed by John Popadiuk and Cameron Silver and was released by Williams Electronics Games. The theme involves the player performing many dif...
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Late 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

"Interiors The Greatest Rooms of the Century" 'Merlot Red' Book
Located in New York City, NY
More than 400 of the world’s best living spaces created by over 300 of the most influential people in interior design in one luxurious book Oversized and available in four collectab...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Authentic Art Deco Black Bakelite Bangle Bracelet with Sterling Accent
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Black Bakelite bangle bracelet with sterling silver band adornment. Measures: 2 3/8" inside circumference.   
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bakelite

The Brooke Astor Auction at Sotheby's, NY September 2012, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Brooke Astor Auction at Sotheby's, NY September 2012. 1st Ed softcover auction catalog. Brooke Astor was the ultimate New York philanthropist marrying...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1970s Vintage Pez Witch Candy Dispenser U.S, Pat. 2.620.061 No Feet
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...
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1970s Austrian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plastic

Rob. Mallet Stevens: Architecture, Furniture, Interior Design (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
by J F Pinchon Rob Mallet-Stevens (1886-1945) was one of the more controversial architects of the modern movement and, along with Le Corbusier, the most influential figure in French ...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

One of a kind, Dutch royal carriage, restored and ready to use
Located in Worthing, GB
Introducing the epitome of regal elegance and opulence, behold the majestic royal carriage. This exquisite masterpiece of craftsmanship and design stands as a symbol of prestige and ...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Antique hand made wooden scale model of an 18th century farm cart circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
This very fine meticulously constructed wooden scale model copies the design of a late 18th or early 19th century full sized working example. It dates to circa 1920. This cart is we...
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Early 20th Century English Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Catrina, polychrome terracotta sculpture, Mexico
By Diego Rivera
Located in Spinea, Veneto
Mexican artist of the 20th century Catrina polychrome painted terracotta sculpture cm. 61x22x19 Mexico, mid-20th century In good overall condition, some minor defects as evidenced ...
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1950s Mexican Other Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Terracotta

Le Corbusier: Furniture and Interiors 1905-1965 by Arthur Ruegg (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Le Corbusier, one of the world's most important and influential architects and accomplished visual artist, also created a vast oeuvre of interior and furniture designs. The chaise-lo...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

20th Century Belgian Brass Goblet
Located in High Point, NC
This exquisite 20th-century Belgian brass goblet, with its dignified aura and intricate details, is a true reflection of classic European elegance. Crafted with care, the goblet feat...
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20th Century Belgian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Antique English Asprey Co. Sterling Silver and Antler Gimbal Lighter, Circa 1920
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Sterling Silver and Antler Gimbal Lighter Signed Asprey Co., Circa 1920's.
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Early 20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Collectible "Knoll" Tractor Trailer Truck Toy with Original Box by Winross USA
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and collectible "Knoll" diecast tractor trailer truck toy with original box by Winross USA of Rochester, NY, circa 1980's. This is new old stock and appears to have never ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, Bud...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Copper

Christie's The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Christie's hardback auction catalogue Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th October 1999 New York. In October of 1999, Anna Strasberg sourced Christie’s, the renowned auction company, to ...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

4 Vintage Empirical Embassy Flags, Commonwealth, Ensign, Oak Mount, Union Jack
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 4 vintage Empirical embassy flags. A Commonwealth, cotton official flag upon an oak mount, dating to the mid 20th century and later. Comprising the classic United Kingdom Union Jack, the Australian red ensign for Merchant Navy use, the Canadian red ensign with earlier green maple...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Unique Dutch Arts and Crafts Oak & Coromandel & Brass Chess Table w. Drawer 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Extremely rare and timeless, Dutch Arts and Crafts chess table. If you have been selling art and antiques as long as we have then you learn to recognize not only the difference betw...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis, First US Edition in DJ
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Lewis, C. S. The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. New York: The Macmillan Company, 1950. First U.S. edition. Octavo. In the original publisher's blue cloth boards and illustrated d...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Cabinet of Curiosities Display Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exquisite cabinet of Curiosities showcasing a stunning collection of plaster figures and pieces, elegantly presented within a wood and glass display case reminiscent of a Classic scu...
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1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Wood

Pair of Chinese Hardstone and Jade Flower Models
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chinese hardstone and jade flower models Chinese, 20th Century Height 33cm, width 25cm, depth 17cm This superb pair of hardstone flower models are almost identical in desi...
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20th Century Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Jade, Metal

Vintage 3ft model of a Riva Aquarama speedboat 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional handbuilt model of the "Riva Aquarama", a luxury wooden launch by the Italian yacht builder Riva, and late 20th Century in date. In production from 1962 to 199...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Austin Cox Chess Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare Austin Cox chess set on chrome base with walnut trim and printed green velvet board - by Austin Cox. Set comes with original box with won...
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1950s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum

Art Deco by Victor Arwas, 1st Edition
Located in Bradenton, FL
Art Deco by Victor Arwas, hardcover book with dustjacket. First edition, published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. of New York in 1980. Printed and bound in Japan. 416 Illustrations, includ...
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1980s Japanese Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Pair of Chinese hardstone and cloisonné enamel flower models
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chinese hardstone and cloisonné enamel flower models Chinese, 20th Century Height 52cm, width 46cm, depth 36cm These two superb flower models are almost identical in design...
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20th Century Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Agate, Jade, Metal, Enamel

A Newport Summer Book by Ruthie Sommers
By Ruthie Sommers
Located in New York, NY
A Newport Summer By: Ruthie Sommers Photography by Nick Mele An intimate love letter to summertime in Newport from photographer Nick Mele, the “modern-day S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

A British Scale With Weights, First Half Of The 20Th Century.
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Vintage British scale from the first half of the 20th century. In very good condition ready to use or display. The brass pan has age-related tarnishing as one would expect after such...
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20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Wrought Iron

20th Century Belgian Brass Goblet
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th-century Belgian brass goblet is a piece rich in history and character, hailing from the renowned "Brasserie du Prince" in Roux. The goblet's elegant form is a tribute to cl...
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20th Century Belgian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

20th Century Belgian Brass Goblet
Located in High Point, NC
This goblet is a striking piece of 20th-century Belgian artistry, featuring a majestic bird perched atop its lid as if surveying the distance. The dark patina over the brass lends th...
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20th Century Belgian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

20th Century Belgian Brass Goblet
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th-century Belgian brass goblet embodies the essence of classic elegance with its timeworn charm. The goblet, with its flared lip and robust silhouette, harks back to a bygone...
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20th Century Belgian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Enzo Mari silver ring from "Collezione Magic di Arnolfo di Cambio", 2001
Located in London, GB
Enzo Mari silver ring from "Collezione Magic di Arnolfo di Cambio", 2001 with original box and booklet
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Antique Russian Beaded Icon After the Iverskaya
Located in London, GB
Antique Russian beaded icon after the Iverskaya Russian, Early 20th Century Icon: Height 34cm, width 27cm, depth 2cm Frame: Height 48.5cm, width 42cm, depth 5.5cm This unusual beade...
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Early 20th Century Russian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Multi-gemstone

12K Gold Thimble in Leather Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Engraved with simple and elegant scrollwork around its skirt, this European 12K gold thimble dates to the early 20th century. Cast in the late Victorian period, the thimble is engrav...
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Early 20th Century European Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Refractions by Hasharat
Located in New York, NY
Refractions by Hasharat , 2024 Black canvas box with hinges, gold trim, black velvet interior. Measures: 10.25" x 10.25"
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas

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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