Collectibles and Curiosities
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Glass, Bakelite, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Steel, Chrome
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Paper
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Aluminum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1940s Mexican Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Chrome
20th Century Swedish Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Steel
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Steel, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
1930s Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Jade, Gold
19th Century English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Mahogany
1970s Russian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Marble, Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Glass
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Alabaster
1760s English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Wrought Iron
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Chrome, Enamel, Steel
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1940s German Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Beads
Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Steel
1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Enamel, Chrome
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather, Paper
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Marble
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Crystal
1910s English Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Blown Glass
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
1970s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Steel, Iron
2010s Danish Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
1960s Indian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
1940s Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Steel
1940s German Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Georgian Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
2010s German Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Concrete, Brass
Late 20th Century German Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Copper
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Copper
1920s Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Iron
20th Century Philippine Georgian Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Linen, Paper
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Glass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold
19th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Early 18th Century English George II Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Walnut
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.