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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
Vintage industrial kitchen scale with timer of Yasu Sasamoto - Dulton -
Located in Roma, IT
Simple but elegant design by Yasu Sasamoto for Dulton. A kitchen scale with a built-in timer. Tested and working (both timer and accuracy are good). This creamy white edition will be...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Rene Mercier French Art Deco Mother & Child Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Beautiful French Art Deco mother & child statue by René MERCIER, France, 1930s. Wood. Hand carved.. Height : 16.1"(41cm), width : 9"(23cm), depth : 9.8"(25cm). A perfectly made and m...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Sailor Scottish Terrier Drinking Beer Cigarette Box, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Midcentury sailor Scottish terrier drinking beer cigarette box, France, 1950s. Wood, metal and synthetic. Glass eyes. Measures: Height 8.2" (20.8cm), width 9" (22.9cm), depth 5.3" (1...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage 20th Century English Made Large Mahogany Pond Yacht c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A fantastic Gaff Cutter pond yacht, lovely “bread and butter“ wood hull construction dating to the first part of the 20th Century. Bread and butter construction is when planks of woo...
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1930s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

1930's Japanese WW2 Nippon Kogaku Bronze & Aluminium 60° Inclined binoculars
By NIKKO
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A refurbished set of Nippon Kogaku 'Nikko' 60 degree inclined 15 x 80 4 degree field of view WW2 binoculars originally used for land, sea and air observation. Stripped of the origin...
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1930s Japanese Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Brass Vintage Clip on Earrings by Anna Greta Eker, Norway, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Midcentury brass clip earrings with a dark purple glass stone in the middle with a cut rock shape. Designed by Anna Greta Eker, Norway, 1960s. A typical couple of vintage earrings re...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Brass

Elementary playful atlas composed of a puzzle, by D. Locchi, Paravia, Italy 1920
Located in Milan, IT
Elementary playful atlas composed of a puzzle made up of eighty fruit wood cubes sandwiched in paper faces. Each of the faces of each die participates in a geographical table, or ele...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fruitwood, Paper

1960s Mughal Style Indian Brass Cigarette Holder / Trinket Box
Located in New York, NY
Indian brass lidded cigarette holder / trinket box, with hand engraved Mughal floral designs all around. Completely hand wrought piece with exquisite detail. Hand crafted in India, c...
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Oak Wall Phone by Julius Andrae and Sons
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Antique Oak Wall Phone by Julius Andrae and Sons of Milwaukee WI. Phone found as is, probably some refinishing. Very good condition for age. ...
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Early 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Anatomical model: a male human body in life-size proportions, Italy 1930.
Located in Milan, IT
Anatomical model for schools, educational use, depicting the flayed male human body in life-size proportions, with removable organs, made of painted resin, all placed on a black wood...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Resin, Wood

Antique Book, Old English Furniture, Illustrated, Reference, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book 'Old English Furniture' by W E Mallett. An English language, illustrated reference guide, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Full Title: An Introduc...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Modernist Architectural Model in Stained Plywood 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Modernist Architectural Model in Stained Plywood, presumably Dutch, 1950s. This highly tasteful 1950s Modernist architectural model is well crafted in stained plywood and solid wood...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Pair of brass artillery shell casings
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Pair of antique brass artillery shell casings from World War II. Made out of brass, these impressive heavy pieces of artillery are round in shape and dated on the bottom (1944). Thes...
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1940s Central American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Early 20th c. Folk Art Log Cabin Model c.1900-1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original handmade folk art log cabin model with a chimney, one door and seven windows. Three windows have glass panes. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1900-...
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Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Glass

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

Viennese enamel miniature screen, c. 1900.
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Viennese enamel miniature screen, Austria, c. 1900. Hand painted with panels after Francois Boucher, of courting couples wearing 18th Century costume, and sat in idyllic rural settin...
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Early 1900s Austrian Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Enamel

Antique Extension Ruler Wood Folding Measuring Tape
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Extension Ruler Rustic Wood Folding Tape Decorative Item Attributed to Lufkin or Stanley Closed .75 h x 1.75 d x 8 w, fully extended 55 fully extended Antique vinta...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Albert Engstrom Leather & Gilt Swedish Book Set, C. 1945
Located in Ross, CA
Set of 6, leather bound book set written by Albert Engstrom (1869-1940), published by Bonnier's in Stockholm in 1945. The Swedish language books are books are filled with the author...
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1940s Swedish British Colonial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

1955 Hickory Dickory Dock
Located in Bath, GB
A vanishingly scarce to see signed first edition of this classic Poirot tale. The first edition, first impression, with no other impressions stated. Signed and dedicated by the aut...
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1950s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Chromatic Double Harp, Pleyel, Lyon & Cie, Paris, circa 1900
Located in Greding, DE
Large double harp with gold-patinated head and neck and carved paw feet on the base. The harp is marked on the neck "Pleyel, Lyion & Cie (Paris). Harp, sysle. Gve Lyon. Brevete. No. ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

Finnair Caravelle 1960
By Schaarschmidt
Located in Weesp, NL
Take flight into aviation history with the iconic 1960's Finnair Aero Caravelle airplane model, meticulously crafted by Schaarschmidt Modelbau in Berlin. This exquisite model pays ho...
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1960s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Sheet Metal

Novels 'Works' of Jane Austen. Winchester Edition, 10 Vols, 1906 Leather Bound
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: AUSTEN, Jane. TITLE: The Novels (Works) of Jane Austen. PUBLISHER: Edinburgh: John Grant, 1906. DESCRIPTION: THE WINCHESTER EDITION. 10 vo...
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Early 1900s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Berkel LP Scales
Located in Roma, IT
Berkel scale mod.LP from the 1960s made in the Netherlands
Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Mid 20th Century Pair Of Schneider German Anti-Aircraft Binoculars c.1940
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Exceptional 20th Century WWII German Joseph Schneider Steel observation telescope binoculars on a later telescopic stand. This model was originally designed by Emil Busch and it has ...
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1940s German Other Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Made, Cast Aluminum Batmobile Classic Car Deskpiece Mercedes SSK
Located in Lisse, NL
Great for a mancave and very cool on a desk also. This mid-century eye catcher is incredibly cool and tactile. It is the only one of it's kind we can find and it is in excellent condition. The real car that comes closes (in our view) to this aluminum model is the 1930s Mercedes Benz SSK (see image nr. 10). It may have been made as a luxurious ashtray, but with a shape and a look like this, it does not need to be functional. This is a work of art and can certainly be displayed as such. This one-piece, cast aluminum car...
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Mid-20th Century European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

"Kadi" Pre-war Wind-Up Toy by Lehman Company. Germany Circa 1905
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Kadi" is the name of this rare Chinese themed vintage German made mechanical toy; depicting two turn of the century Chinese men with pigtails walking along, while carrying a large t...
Category

Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Antique Deer Horn Carving Set, Sheffield ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Deer Horn Carving Set, Sheffield ca. 1900s A rustic carving set consisting of fork and knife. The handles are made of genuine deer horn and feature a silver knob on their en...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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...
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1930s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Armillary Spheres Vane began 20th Century H: 80cm
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Italian Armillary Spheres Vane began 20th Century material: iron and stone HEIGHT 80 cm DIAMETER 60 cm WIDTH 60 cm DEPTH 85 cm good conditions
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Iron

Laverne Originals Catalog (ABCDEF)
Located in New York, NY
Early catalog for Laverne Originals, the modern design company founded by Estelle and Erwine Laverne in 1938. From its modest origins producing primarily wallpapers and textiles, Lav...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Ashtray Stand, Chrome and Bakelite by Demeyere, Belgium, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco ashtray stand This beautiful and rare Art Deco Ashtray Stand from the 30s/40s is in the streamline modern art deco style. The designer of this extraordinary object has succ...
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Iron

Antique Art Deco Hayne Watch Co Ladies 18K 17J Platinum Trim Wrist Watch
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1920's ladies' art deco wrist watch by Hayne Watch Company, 17 jewels, Swiss works. Platinum Trim / 18K white gold case. Squared oval shape with intricate art deco styling - et...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Platinum

Industrial Hand Truck
Located in Fulton, CA
Industrial workshop hand truck with original red painted oak. Punched into back plate "Boiler Shop". Period pulleys, chain and rope a bonus. Great use as a man cave, vintage auto or ...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Altamira: Italian Furniture Glassware Lamps Accessories
Located in New York, NY
Catalog showcasing high-end Italian furnishings and accessories, published circa 1956 by the fabled Altamira design center located at 18 East 50th St in New York City. Per the introduction, “Altamira is the only center in this country where Interior-Architecture by Italy’s foremost architects is represented together with furniture, handicrafts, accessories and every other element essential to the modern interior.” Altamira commissioned a line of furniture from Gio Ponti in 1953, crafted by Giordano Chiesa in Milan. Included were a number of Ponti’s iconic mid-century designs—the Distex lounge chair and a self-described masterpiece, the two-drawer desk, model AP 1025, are shown in the present catalog. Shown, too, are furniture designs by Ponti’s fellow “interior architects” and designers Marco Zanuso (produced by Arflex Milano), Enrberto Carboni, Enrico Peresutti of BBPR, Carlo Pagani, Enrico Taglietti, Nino Zancada, Ico and Luisa Parisi, Ignacio Gardella...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Abnorm White Tailed Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Abnorm White Tailed Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s A large abnorme white tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) trophy on a wooden plaque with black finish. The trophy w...
Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Antler, Wood

Fine Pair French Abalone & Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning pair of French Opera glasses made from gilded brass, all intact and original. The glasses are clad in alternating Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell and Abalone shell, creati...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Children's Toy Savings Bank "U.S. Mail". American, Circa 1920
Located in Incline Village, NV
Children's Savings Coin Bank "U.S. Mail" bank , also known as a "still bank"; was American made, circa 1920. This is well made, sturdy, and all original. It is made of cast iron and ...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Marelli Fan
Located in Roma, IT
The company was founded in 1891 in Milan as a sole proprietorship by Ercole Marelli, in his youth a worker at the Italian Tecnomasio in Milan. Initially the company manufactured elec...
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1960s Italian Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Book, Birds Of The British Isles, English, Ornithology Reference, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique illustrated book of The Birds of the British Isles. An English, bound ornithology reference title, dating to the early 20th century, published 1920. Full Title - ...
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Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Vintage Hand Painted Saint Nicholas Icon, Orthodox Church
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Hand Painted Saint Nicholas Icon Orthodox Church The hand painted icon is mounted on velvet and framed in a beautiful Renaissance style wo...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Longines Wittnauer 14K White Gold Diamond 17 Jewel Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautiful vintage Longines Wittnauer Watch Co Inc. 14K white gold and diamond ladies mechanical wrist watch. Band resembles a vine of leaves...
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Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Vintage Lady's Gentleman's Mother of Pearl Traveling Walking Swagger Stick Cane
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very unusual and stylish heavy gauge Mother of Pearl Lady’s or Gentleman’s Travelling two-piece Walking Stick with lavish allover inlay of multi colour Mother of Pearl. Mid Century p...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hardwood

Rare English Sterling Silver Yad - Hallmarked in London in 1937
By A. Taite & Sons Ltd
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1937 by A. Taite & Sons, this handsome, Sterling Silver Yad, is of traditional form. The yad measures 12"(30.5cm) in length, by 1.25...
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1930s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Carbide Coal Miners Lamp with Coal Oil Can and tin funnel by Justrite Areamlined
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique collectible circa 1900s Justrite Carbide Coal Miners Lamp, designed to be worn on a helmet, with a Coal Oil Can and a Tin Funnel. Hand Crafted by the renowned Justrite Manufa...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

White Tailed Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
White Tailed Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s A large antique white tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) trophy on a wooden plaque with black finish. The trophy was shot...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Antler, Wood

Large Black Forest Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque - Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Black Forest Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque - Germany ca. 1900s An antique 8 pointer red deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the Black Forest. The trophy was shot around 1900. The...
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Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Antler, Wood

Vintage Stag Horn Carving Set by Anton Wingen, Solingen
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Stag Horn Carving Set by Anton Wingen, Solingen A rustic carving set consisting of fork and knife. The handles are made of genuine stag horn and feature a silver knob on the...
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Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Weltron Model 2001 Space Ball, AM/FM Radio 8 Track Stereo
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Introducing the Weltron Model, a fully functioning ultra-modern space ball AM/FM stereo with an integrated 8-track player. This rare audio gem from the iconic Weltron brand boasts cu...
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Mid-20th Century North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Hermes Solid Silver Cigarette Box & Matchbox With Gold Horse Detail c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Vintage mid-20th Century Hermes cigarette box and matchbox holder crafted from solid silver, adorned with exquisite gold horse detailing. This exceptional set, dating back to 1960,...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Vintage Boho Hand Painted Lidded Drums - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your space with these vintage boho hand-painted lidded drums, a harmonious fusion of American craftsmanship and artistic expression. Each drum show...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paint

Theodore Roosevelt Signed Letter Collage
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a Theodore Roosevelt signed letter to Colonel C. D. MacDougall, dated August 16, 1910. In the letter, Roosevelt politely declines MacDougall’s invitation to speak, as he...
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1910s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Brooke Bond Tea and Coffee Cast Iron Horse and Wagon with Driver
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Brooke Bond Tea and Coffee Cast Iron Horse and Wagon, Driver included. Please look at all the pictures antique Cast iron coach, horse and wagon in good vintage condition, whe...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Sterling Silver Darts Trophy - Hallmarked in 1938
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1938 by A. L. Davenport, this Sterling Silver Darts Trophy, is modelled as three darts and presented on its original base. The trophy measures 9.75"(25cm)...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Collection of Vintage Bocci and Croquet Balls c.1970-(FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A collection of ten vintage bocci and croquet balls: two large vintage bocci balls with original label, four croquet balls and four small ceramic bocci balls. CREATOR Boc...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Ceramic

Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Oak 1910s
Located in Verviers, BE
Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Oak 1910s Belgium High quality mechanism with jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade) Unusual design wit...
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1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

The Book Of Common Prayer - 1960 - IN A SCARCE EARLY BINDING BY PHILIP SMITH !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER. TITLE: The Book Of Common Prayer, And Administration of the Sacraments, & other Rites & Ceremonies of The Church, According to the use of The United ...
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1960s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Vintage "Winona Savings Bank" of Minnesota Money Box by W.F. Burns & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Winona Savings Bank of Minnesota money box with key, circa 1930s. The box is in good vintage condition and measures 4.5"W x 2.25"D x 3.25"H. The locking mechanism works (jus...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Brionvega Radiocubo by Zanuso & Sapper, 1960s
Located in Parma, IT
Radiocubo Mod.TS502 produced by Brionvega, designed by Zanuso & Sapper in the 1960s. PVC body in the very rare brick red colour, chromed and black metal finishes, with removable ant...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

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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