Collectibles and Curiosities
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1930s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
1930s Japanese Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Aluminum, Bronze
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Stone, Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Fruitwood, Paper
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Early 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Resin, Wood
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
1940s Central American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Glass
Mid-20th Century Spanish Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Early 1900s Austrian Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Enamel
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
1940s Swedish British Colonial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather
1950s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 1900s French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Mahogany
1960s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Aluminum, Sheet Metal
Early 1900s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
1940s German Other Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Collectibles and Curiosities
Aluminum
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Tin
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1930s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Stone, Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Chrome, Iron
1920s Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Collectibles and Curiosities
Antler, Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
1960s Italian Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather, Paper
Mid-20th Century Unknown Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Hardwood
1930s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Collectibles and Curiosities
Antler, Wood
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Collectibles and Curiosities
Antler, Wood
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Mid-20th Century North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Chrome
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Paint
1910s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Ceramic
1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Oak
1960s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Steel
1960s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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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