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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Louis XV
Art Deco Style Vintage Polished Bronze Black Bakelite Cigar Ashtray India
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Style Vintage polished solid bronze cigar ashtray with Bakelite Decor Inlays.
Marked underneath India.
In good vintage condition with m...
Category
1960s Indian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Ferrari Vintage Arno XI Wooden Speedboat
Located in Beirut, LB
Craftsmen make these highly detailed wooden models from scratch with historical photographs, drawings , and original plans. Scale 1/8 with high quality wood.
Mounted on a solid wood ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Patinated Bronze Match Box Holder
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period patinated bronze match box holder featuring symbols of the Zodiac
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, early 20th century
...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Carl Elmberg, Tobacco Jar in Cast Iron, Näfveqvarns Bruk, Swedish Grace, 1920s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative tobacco jar in cast iron with decor of animals and figures. Designed by Carl Elmberg for Näfveqvarns bruk, Swedish Grace, 1920s.
Carl Elmberg (1889–1955) sculptor and ...
Category
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Ashtray Stand, Chrome and Bakelite, Demeyere Belgium, 1930s
By Demeyere
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco ashtray stand, smoke stand, smoke standing ashtray, floor ashtray, cocktail smoker stand. An ashtray on a stand made from chromed metal and bakelite.
Made in the 1930s by the Belgian Company Demeyere. Is also stamped in the ashtray. The chrome and bakelite are still in very beautiful condition.
This ashtray stand is also still complete with all his accessoires:
the stand with on top the holder for a pack of matches, a bakelite conical container with a bakelite ashtray in which has a valve with handle to open, so the cigarette ends fall in the container and all the beautiful finishing knobs.
This original Art Deco smoke stand...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Handmade Cribbage Board with Brass Inlay and Magnetic Storage Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A cribbage board made from brass and steel with intricate inlayed brass details.
A felt-lined drawer on one end holds a deck of cards while the two drawers on the opposite end hold p...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel
Rene Lalique Art Deco Snake Pendant
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rene lalique was a word famous jeweler before becoming a successful glass designer.
He was a man of the Art Nouveau style and his creations were celebrated by French artists as Sarah bernard...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Art Deco French Geometric Chrome & Enamel Ladies Powder Compact, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
This is a really cute and rare find, a 1930's Art Deco compact with the most delightful enamel decoration, featuring a red geometric design on a chrome casing. The interior is an eng...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
Antique "Corinthian 15" Wooden Table Top Bagatelle Board Game Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique bagatelle game set was made by the Corinthian Company of Finland in approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The game b...
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Antique Danish Silver Charm Bracelet with 5 Charms
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Charming charm bracelet in adult size (19 cm). Easily adjustable to a smaller size due to the old lock mechanism. It is made from 826/1000 silver and is...
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Cast Bronze Orthodox Christian Wall Mounted Icon, Cross or Crucifix
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique religious icon is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Italy and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art De...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Alabaster French Powder Vanity Jar, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For you consideration is this stunning Art Deco ladies powder bowl made in alabaster. Originating from France and dating to the 1930's is this beautifully coloured and beautifully hand painted ladies...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Alabaster
'Queen Helmet Conch Shell' Bamboo Floor Lamp with Vintage French Parasol Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model No. 014 is a one-of-a-kind art lamp featuring a vintage rice-paper shade constructed from an exceedingly rare 1919 French parasol advertising a lin...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Concrete, Brass
Art Deco French Chrome & Enamel Ladies Powder Compact, C1930s
Located in Devon, England
This is a really cute and rare find, a 1930's Art Deco compact with the most delightful green and black enamel decoration on a chrome casing . The interior is an engineers delight wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold .4ct Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 18k white gold ring with slender band and high profile single stone setting, hexagonally shaped with Art Deco styling and .4ct round cut old worl...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
French Art Deco Marquetry Vitrine / Cabinet, Buffet, Jewelers Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
French Art Deco Marquetry vitrine / cabinet, buffet, rosewood, walnut, polished
A magnificently refinished ebony and rosewood walnut inlaid vitrine...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Stunning handmade circa 1930 Childrens Rocking Horse of a Dachshund Sausage Dog
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind hand made in England rocking horse in the form of a Sausage dog.
What a charming period piece of children’s folk art...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Rock-Ola "Loboy" Porcelain Enamel Coin-Op Penny Scale
By Rock-Ola
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beginning in the Late 19th Century, the penny scale offered a means for passersby to quickly check their weight without going to the trouble of seeing a doctor; simultaneously - and perhaps more notably - they provided an irresistible opportunity for businesses to advertise and earn extra revenue. Penny scales quickly became a platform for creativity in advertising and design, as machines competed to attract the attention of customers on the street.
This scale - the "LoBoy" model - was produced by the jukebox manufacturing company Rock-Ola in the 1930s and features a Classic skyscraper-inspired Art Deco Silhouette in black and white porcelain enamel. The mirrored glass display features instructions ("Stand Still - Keep Clear") as well as a reference chart which provides 'healthy' weights for men and women by height. The scale itself has been modified to function without needing to deposit a coin. This piece would make a super unique and functional addition to any retro bathroom!
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Rare Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Designer Silk Scarf Red Gold Linen
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking.
Title:
Rare Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Designer Silk Scarf Red Gold Irish Linen Pillow
Description:
Large custom made luxury cushion created from an exquisite vintage pure silk Cartier...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen, Silk
19th Century French Marquetry Miniature Sample Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century French marquetry commode de maitrise, or miniature sample commode. Made veneer of mahogany with pine and beech as a secondary w...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Beech, Mahogany, Pine
Antique Tiffany Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigar Smoking Set
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco sterling silver cigar set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, circa 1920. This set comprises, tray, lighter, and 6 ashtrays. Tray rectangular with rounded corners and flat r...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Antique & Hand Carved Marble Plaque Sculpture of Jesus w. Crown of Thorns
Located in Lisse, NL
Hand carved, white marble work of religious art, marked A.W.
This antique, early 20th century sculptural wall plaque of Christ may have been used as a decorative and meaningful piec...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble
Antique Wood Sign From Pratt Institute
Located in New York, NY
Great antique sign originally from the world renown design, art school Pratt Institute in NYC. The sign is constructed of solid wood, having a black background, with gold gilt letter...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paint
Bag Shoulder Cross Satchel Crocodile Head Hornback Legs One Piece Skin Full Body
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Made from one complete small crocodile skin including head with teeth, hornback and legs into a shoulder, cross or satchel, excluding the tail. The scales wrapping from front to bac...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crocodile
Frankart Lady on Chrome Ball Smoking Stand Model T330
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Frankart Smoking Stand, Model T330 Nude lady holding up her arms holding a molded Glass Ashtray. lady stands on a Chrome Ball. All in nice Original condition, signs of use and wear...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Bronze Marble St. Basil's Cathedral Souvenir Building, Russia 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning bronze on marble miniature replica of St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, probably the most famous building in all Russia, built by Czar Ivan the Terrible...
Category
1970s Russian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Metal
fishing float buoy green black clear glass sea nautical
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
RARE, LARGE COLLECTION OF GREEN, BLACK & CLEAR GLASS & FISHING FLOATS OR BUOYS WITH THE MAKERS MARKS FOR SMALL NETS c.1910
Displaying a variety of makers marks and symbols such as a...
Category
1910s English Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Blown Glass
Ivory Art Deco Statues Galerie Bernard De Leye
Located in Oakland, CA
Ivory Art Deco Statues Galerie Bernard De Leye. Rich book with multiple color pages and excellent photos of a personal collection of some of the best Ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Sammler-Spielfigur Aus 18 Karat Gold, Massiv, Punziert
Located in Lauterbach (Hessen), DE
Die elegante Spielfigur ist aus 18 Karat Gold gefertigt und vollmassiv.
Mit einem Gewicht von 10 Gramm, einer Höhe von 19 mm, einer Kopfbreite von 7 mm und einer Fußbreite von 8 m...
Category
2010s German Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Sammler Spielstein 18k Gold, Massiv, Punziert, Handgefertigt, Mit Zertifikat
Located in Lauterbach (Hessen), DE
Der imposante Spielstein ist aus 18 Karat Gold gefertigt und massiv.
Mit einem Gewicht von 35 Gramm und dem Durchmesser von 21,5 mm, sowie der Höhe von 6 mm, ist der eindrucksvoll...
Category
2010s German Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Sammler Spielfigur aus 18k Gold, Massiv, 31 Gramm, mit Etui, Designerstück
Located in Lauterbach (Hessen), DE
Die imposante Spielfigur mit dem Namen Victory ist aus 18 Karat Gold gefertigt und vollmassiv.
Mit einem Gewicht von 31 Gramm, einer Höhe von 25 mm, einer Kopfbreite von 12 mm und...
Category
2010s German Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Dominostein Aus 18 Karat Gold, Massiv, Punziert, Mit Zertifikat
Located in Lauterbach (Hessen), DE
Der imposante Dominostein ist aus 18 Karat Gold gefertigt und vollmassiv.
Mit einem Gesamtgewicht von 25 Gramm, einer Länge von 29 mm, einer Breite von 14 mm und einer Tiefe von 4 mm...
Category
2010s German Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Dominostein aus Gold, 18K, massiv, 12 schwarze Diamanten, Made in Germany
Located in Lauterbach (Hessen), DE
Der imposante Dominostein ist aus 18 Karat Gold gefertigt, vollmassiv und mit 12 schwarzen Diamanten im Brillantschliff besetzt.
Mit einem Gesamtgewicht von 25 Gramm, einer Länge von...
Category
2010s German Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Würfel 18 Karat Gold, massiv, 16mm, handgefertigt, Zertifikat, Made in Germany
Located in Lauterbach (Hessen), DE
Der imposante Würfel ist aus 18 Karat Gold gefertigt und vollmassiv!
Mit einem Gewicht von 56 Gramm, den mittigen Diagonalmaßen von jeweils 16 mm pro Seite, ist der eindrucksvolle W...
Category
2010s German Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Antique the Vetter Co Ideal Planetarium Model 1930s in Original Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique The Vetter Co. Ideal Planetarium Model 1930s in original case. Item features an original metal case, brass and metal construction, original label, very nice antique item...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Würfel aus Gold, 18K, massiv, 21 schwarze Diamanten, Zertifikat, Made in Germany
Located in Lauterbach (Hessen), DE
Der luxuriöse Würfel ist aus 18 Karat Gold gefertigt, vollmassiv und 21 schwarze Diamanten im Brillantschliff sind eingefasst.
Mit einem Gewicht von 54 Gramm, den Diagonalmaßen von j...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Vintage Bausch & Lomb Optical XD 7489 Medical Supply Test
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Bausch & Lomb Optical XD 7489 Medical Supply Test. Item features a Bausch & Lomb optical device. We are not exactly sure what is used for or wha...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
PH180 Bow Grand Piano in Macassar Wood with Brass, Art-Case Piano
Located in Copenhagen, DK
- All prices are listed ex works.
- 5 year guarantee.
- We regularly crate, ship and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance.
Inside and Out, A Masterful Work of Art
This PH Bow Grand Piano Curated Edition is an exquisite instrument and sculptural art case piano, featuring Macassar Wood casing with a high gloss finish, with polished brass metal trim. Inside the beautiful case lies the highest-quality, hand-selected piano action.
Design Legacy and Skilled Craftsmanship
The iconic Danish designer Poul Henningsen designed the PH Bow Grand Piano in...
Category
2010s Danish Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Boy Golfer Lighter by Lorenzl, C1930
Located in Devon, England
An Art Deco patinated at metal figural table lighter of Boy Golfer on an Onyx base. Made by the austrian sculpture Joesef Lorenzl.
The striker wand is miss...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Onyx, Chrome, Spelter
Delightful Austrian Bergmann Cold Painted Owl Mounted Dish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful early Art Deco Austrian marble pin dish mounted with two cold painted owls attributed to Franz Xaver Bergmann (Austrian, 1861-1936) and d...
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble
Rare Set of Christian Art Deco Bronze Jesus, Mary & Angel Wall Plaques by Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare set of three, good size and mint condition works of religious art.
This group of three bronze works of art (deco) all depict biblical scenes and they can be placed and worshipped in all kinds of settings. Meaningful and perfectly handcrafted works of religious art like these were mostly used in monasteries, private homes, but also on the more expensive cemeteries. The one on the left depicts Mother Mary and John the Baptist as they mourn over the body of Christ right after He was taken from the cross. The bronze plaque in the middle, we believe, depicts the third station where Jesus falls for the first time. The third bronze depicts a beautiful Arch Angel kneeling...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Art Deco Figural Marching Band Drum & Drumsticks Cigarette Table Lighter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique table lighter is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The lighter is done in a realistic manner and resembles a marching band drum with two drum sticks...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Store Display Boy Doll, Child Mannequin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco store display boy - store display doll - child mannequin doll.
This antique child mannequin is a male child.
He has a painted plaster body, painted eyes and a painted wooden base. This store display advertising doll is probably designed for a clothing line which was located in Holland - The Netherlands.
This vintage store display - shop window doll - advertising doll - vintage mannequin doll is for the age still in very beautiful condition. He does have an old repair on a finger and on 1 foot.
This boy mannequin doll will look great in your interior as a decorative object or in a collection of dolls and bears, antique mannequin dolls.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Large 1930s Steel /Cast Iron Military Chalk World Globe Denoyer Geppert
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare c 1930 steel Denoyer Geppert military chalk globe. Globe alone measures 22" in diameter, Retains original patina. Age appropriate wear. Minor dents.(see photo). Original patina ...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Iron
Jumbo Lobster Lamp with Antique Japanese Parasol Shade by Christopher Tennant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Vanderbilt Collection consists of two one-of-a-kind monumental floor lamps from Christopher Tennant's 2022 solo exhibition at the Vanderbilt Mu...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Arts Decoratifs Et Industriels Modernes Encyclopedie, 12 Books, 1925 Art Deco
Located in Oakland, CA
‘Encyclopedie des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes’ (Encyclopedia of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in the twentieth century) complete set of 12 original books...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Artcurial, Paris Art Deco May 28 2013 Artcurial Auction Catalog
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Artcurial, Paris Art Deco, May 28 2013 Artcurial Auction Catalog.
Art Deco, Text in French and English.
Paperback Art Book 196 pages.
Dimensions: 8.75...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique French Carved and Incurved Oak Bas Relief Plaque of St Luke, circa 1720
Located in Dallas, TX
A magnificent display of mastery level woodworking, this antique oval plaque of St Luke was not only carved in bas relief, but it has an incurved shape. The concave plaque has severa...
Category
1720s French Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Steel
1940s Vintage Vornado Antique Electric Powerful Metal Desk Table Fan
By Vornado
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Vornado vintage antique electric fan powerful and silent.
Art Deco era electric table desk top fan with modern industrial design.
Has one ...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Big Art Deco Original Advertising Promotional Poster Heater/Fire, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s
- suitable for framing
- original, no reprint
- good original condition with some damages, not seen when framed
- jr.
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1920s Art Deco Antique Square Glass Ink Well
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1920s Art Deco antique square glass ink well
Unmarked.
Measures: 2.5 tall x 2.88 x 2.88
Preowned original unrestored vintage condition.
Refer to ima...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Exstremely Rare Collection Alcoa Aluminum String Instruments, Bass, Cello, Violin
Located in Buffalo, NY
This set took me over 20 years to procure.....Dont miss this opportunity!!!!Being offered extremely rare collection of aluminum string instruments,,string bass, ,cello,,and violin....... circa 1930s, all 3 instruments originaly wood grain painted, have been stripped and polished.. re-strung and set up, new bridge and custom (alcoa) tail piece, original ebony fret board, All play and Sound amazing. If purchasing to play, wonderful decorative sculpture,
Pfretzschner aluminum bass
In 1928, The Aluminum Company of America manufactured 50 aluminum double basses...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
French Children's Toy Sink, 1930's
Located in Antwerp, BE
French children's toy sink.
This pedestal sink or lavabo dates from the 1930s.
A child's toy sink made in France.
An Art Deco toy made from metal and after lots of years still in his original and beautiful blue color. A toy which could be used with real water. This old bathroom sink toy for children is still complete with the mirror, stopper, tap en jug or can.
For his age still in very beautiful condition.
A beautiful piece to display with mannequin doll...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
20th Century Italian Art Deco Football Table Game
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A truly striking table football table made in Italy around the middle of the 20th century. The strong Art Deco structure has a wonderful two-tone wood v...
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Pine
Art Deco Watling Enameled Floor Penny Scale
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco red enameled metal floor penny scale by Watling Chicago Co., mirror to front, Measures: 48.25" H x 17" W x 25" D.
In good condition. Wear consis...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Art of the Chair in Eighteenth Century France, Bill G.B. Pallot, 1989
Located in San Francisco, CA
The eighteenth century French chair ranks among the most elegant
of furniture forms, admired both for its beauty and for the
essential role...
Category
1980s French Louis XV Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Fishing Float Buoy Green Glass Rope Sea Nautical
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
RARE, GREEN GLASS & ROPE FISHING FLOAT OR BUOY, c.1910
from a collection of similar floats of different sizes, there are four this size and some smaller
Exuding character and injecting atmosphere and conversation.
The idiosyncrasies within the glass make them interesting and more valuable to collectors.
Can be placed in the home or the garden
The green glass ball...
Category
1910s English Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rope, Blown Glass
Grouping of 1940s Toy Robot Molds
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Graphic collection of assorted steel spacemen and robot molds from the 1940s.
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
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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