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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Louis XV
Vintage Large Blue Italian Ceramic Ashtray
By Bitossi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful large blue and green incised ceramic ashtray in the style of Aldo Londi’s Blue Rimini line for Bitossi. Perfect for the 1960s smoking swagger enthusiast or as a decorati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Gorgeous Smoking Set in Onyx. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous smoking set in onyx. The table lighter works perfectly. Made in Italy. The items are in excellent condition.
Dimension:
Table Lighter
diameter 2,36" x 4,72" H inches
d...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Onyx
Rare Italian Porcelain Madonna by Paolo Marioni
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Italian porcelain Madonna, signed P Marioni.
Paolo Marioni as author.
Measures: Height 51 cm, width 24 cm, depth 12 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Vallauris French Mid-century Ceramic Crucifix, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-century ceramic crucifix, France, 1950s. Exceptional design and quality. Height: 12.3" (31.2cm), Width : 7.1"(18cm), Depth : 2"(5cm). "Vallauris" engraved on the back (se...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Les Ateliers L&M Bordeaux Barometer stich leather 1960s France
Located in Den Haag, NL
Les Ateliers L&M Bordeaux Barometer Green Stich Leather, Savannah made in France. Ship decor .Works perfect .
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Large and Heavy Mid-Century Modern Tv-Tower Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large and Heavy Mid-Century Modern Tv-Tower Sculpture, 1970s
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Kartell 1968 Catalog: Lampade e Arredamento
Located in New York, NY
November 1968 catalog for the iconic Italian design company Kartell, divided into two sections: Lamps and Furnishings. Square 8vo with printed plasticized wrappers, 55 pages, lavishl...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1970s Handmade YO-YO Toy Exotic Wood Style Don Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Modern Handmade YO-YO Toy Exotic Wood
in the style of Don Shoemaker
1.5 w x 3.5 diameter
Preowned vintage condition unrestored.
Refer to images listed.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Vintage Backgammon Dominos Briefcase with Multiple Game Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage backgammon and dominos briefcase with multiple Game Set monogrammed SB.
Vintage 1970 backgammon, dominos game set grey and black velvet interio...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Fabric
1960s Industrial Medical Cabinet
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a great medical cabinet from the 1960s, ready to keep all your goodies safe this is a great 1960s accent item that is sure to be a one of a kind addition to your decor!
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Collection of Three Paris Eiffel Tower French Souvenir Building Metal, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1960s or older collection of three souvenir building architectural models. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A beautiful nice desktop item or just a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Ashtray Stand in the Manner of Carl Auböck in Brass, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Nice light patina. A second ashtray in the same design is also on offer here on the platform.
Very nice proportions.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Starburst German Catchall
Located in Charleston, SC
Great minimalist colors in this ceramic ashtray/catchall. This is one from my personal collection, I hope you love it as much as I do. I love the starburst effect made in this on...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Pair of Elegant Early 1960s Christian Dior Blue & Clear Crystal Earrings
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning early example of a pair of 1960s Christian Dior earrings with blue and clear crystals. The earrings are a classic example of Dior's elegant and sophisticated ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Metal
LAST OF ITS KIND BRAND NEW IN THE BOX 1969 PRINCE CHARLES INVESTITURE ARMCHAiR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this unique opportunity to purchase the last of its kind, a brand new in the box 1969 Prince Charles Investiture armchair complete with an archive of documentation including all the original order paperwork
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price.
What can I say, this is a Museum exhibit right here, the Investiture chair...
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Carl Aubock Polished Brass "Hand" Keychain #5732
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock polished brass "Hand" Keychain #5732. Produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria using the same standards, high-quality materials, orig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique "Le Jockey Club" 1930's Horse Racing Binoculars with Compass
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French silvered brass and brown leather Horse Racing binoculars stamped "Le Jockey Club Paris" presented in their original brown leather case. ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Early 1960s Elegant Christian Dior Prong Set Blue & Clear Crystals Necklace
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning early example of a 1960s Christian Dior necklace, with prong-set blue and clear crystals. The necklace is a classic example of Dior's elegant and sophisticate...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Radiophonograph Brionvega RR 126 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
Radiofonografo R126 in Noce Canaletto, di Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Brionvega, Italia, 1965
It is one of the most iconic and refined works of the famous pair of Italian ar...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1970s Stunning Purple Smoking Set By Antonio Imperatore in Murano Glass.
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Stunning purple smoking set by Antonio Imperatore in Murano glass. Made in Italy The items are in excellent condition. The table lighter works perfectly,
This smoking set is go...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Marquetry Checker board
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful marquetry design checker board with wood playing disc. Made for travel so it folds in half. Table not included.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Birch, Walnut
ORIGINAL 1ST EDITION 1962 BRIAN WILDSMITH SiGNED ABC CHILDREN'S BOOK
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare, highly collectable original 1st Edition signed Brian Wildsmith 1962 children’s A.B.C book
B...
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Set of Wooden and Brass Marvellous Beers Playing Cards with Poker
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Vintage Set of Marvellous Beers Playing Cards with Wooden Brass Finished Poker Card Box
Item is in vintage condition, cards featured in the images are included in the price.
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Brass Hourglass Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfectly patinated brass hourglass holder.
Dimensions
1.25" diameter x 3.75" height
Condition
Good vintage condition; age appropriate patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Ashtray Stand in the Manner of Carl Auböck in Brass, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Nice light patina. A second ashtray in the same design is also on offer here on the platform.
Very nice proportions.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Metal
1960s Pierre Cardin Acrylic Coffee Table Lighter Signed
Located in San Gabriel, CA
Rare acrylic and brass table lighter with laminate backing by Pierre Cardin. Signed piece.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Alfred Dunhill Briquet Rollagas Cigarette Lighter with Original Box and Papers
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Alfred Dunhill Briquet Rollagas Cigarette Lighter
Vintage boxed Dunhill lighter with booklet stamped at purchase 1988
Stamped Dunhill and Swiss Made on base.
Category
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique Teaching Aid Modell of an Ear - Somso ca. 1900
By Somso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Teaching Aid Modell of an Ear - Somso ca. 1900
A folding model of an ear. It was used as teaching material in German schools ca. 1900. It is made of wood and paper mache by ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Swiss Air Boeing 747 Chrome Plated Ashtray
By Buhler
Located in Weesp, NL
Presenting the Ultimate Collectible: Rare Mid-Century Modern Swiss Air Ashtray with a Boeing 747 Model!
Imagine owning a piece of aviation history an...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Mario Bellini for Brionvega 'RR 130 Totem' Stereo System in Chipboard
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Brionvega, 'RR 130 Totem' radiogram, chipboard, plastic laminate, Italy, 1970
Postmodern stereo system designed by Mario Bellini (1935-) for Brionvega, Milan. The ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Leather Medicine Ball
Located in Vienna, AT
Original patinated leather medicine ball from the 1950s.
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Vintage Pair of 14k Yellow Gold Ridged-Hoop Earrings w/ Omega Clips
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VINTAGE PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD RIDGED-HOOP EARRINGS
Item # C104601
A very nice vintage pair of hoop earrings entirely crafted of 14 karat yellow gold, they hang on stud posts with ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Corum Swiss 18K White Gold Mid Century Modern Ladies Women’s Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Simple and elegant 18K white gold watch by Swiss luxury watch manufacturer, Corum. This watch has a round dial with an 18K white gold case and bracelet. Marked 18K on the back of ca...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Alexander Calder and His Magical Mobiles Art Book, Lipman & Aspinwal, 1st Ed.
Located in Vienna, AT
A great art book about sculptor Alexander (Sandy) Calder by Gene Lipman, a long-time friend of Calder, and Margaret Aspinwall. 1st Edition from 1981.
7.5X10.25“, 96 pages, 95 illustrations, hardcover with dust jacket.
The book describes the life and career of the twentieth-century artist and includes illustrations of a variety of his works and a guide to his sculptures in museums and public spaces. It focuses on his representative mobile works and also features early wire works, commercial sculptures...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Canned Candies, The Exotic Women and Clothes of Paco Rabanne by Jean Clemmer
By Jean Clemmer
Located in London, GB
Canned Candies, The Exotic Women and Clothes of Paco Rabanne. Photographed by Jean Clemmer.
Published by Charles Skilton Limited, 1969.
A collaboration between the Parisian photog...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Mid-century Table top smoking set, ashtray and table lighter, Italy 1950s
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century Table top smoking set, ashtray and table lighter
Italy 1950s
wood & brass
18 x 12 x 5 cm
11 x 6,5 x 6,5 cm
Conditions: excellent conditions.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Remington Rand Typewriter, 1947
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a vintage Remington Rand typewriter from 1947. The typewriter is the portable De Luxe Model 5, issued in a sleek carrying case. Still functional, this classic design features a black crinkle finish, and a QWERTY keyboard. Included in the set of metal rimmed black keys are fun features like a shift key, shift lock key, self-starter key, marginal release, and a back space key.
A touch regulator is also included in this De Luxe model. The touch regulator is an adjustment mechanism that permits the keyboard tension to be set at any one of five positions, as indicated by the number in the center of the touch regulator slot. This enables the operator to easily set the key action to suit light, medium, or heavy touch, ensuring maximum typing comfort and speed.
The first commercially successful typewriter was designed by Christopher Sholes and Carlos Glidden and manufactured by gunmakers E. Remington and Sons in 1868. In 1886, E. Remington and Sons sold the entirety of their typewriter interests to Wyckoff, Seamans & Benedict. Wyckoff, Seamans & Benedict manufactured their typewriters under the Remington Standard Typewriter Company name beginning in 1892. The company became the Remington Typewriter Company in 1902, before merging with the Rand Kardex Company in 1927 to become Remington Rand. Remington Rand continued to sell typewriters until around 1955, when it was acquired by the Sperry Corporation.
Among the early famous typewriter users was Mark Twain. Twain said in a letter to Remington, “Please do not use my name in any way. Please do not even divulge the fact that I own a machine. … I don’t like to write letters, and so I don’t want people to know I own this curiosity-breeding little joker,” talking about his 1875 Remington model. Twain was the first author ever to have a manuscript typed. Other famous users include Agatha Christie, Rudyard Kipling, who made good use of the Remington Noiseless...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Ceramic Piggy Bank by Eva Jancke Björk, Bo Fajans, 1940s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A charming piggy bank designed by Eva Jancke Björk for Bo Fajans. While the piggy banks from Bo Fajans may share similar shapes, each one boasts a distinct hand-painted face and atti...
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Libuse Niklova Accordion Squeaky Toy Cat „Tomcat“ by Fatra, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming Classic vintage plastic squeaky toy cat „Liba, the tomcat“ with accordion body, designed in 1963 by Libuse Niklova, executed by Fatra Napajed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Creative Playthings Crossword Blocks
Located in Garnerville, NY
Wood crossword blocks puzzles by Creative Playthings, Princeton, New Jersey. Circa 1967. Instructions included. Solid wood cubes with vibrant orange lettering. Never mind the phone o...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mid Century Modern Teak Case AM/FM Stereo Radio by Panasonic
By Panasonic
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool in working condition Panasonic Model RE-7371 AM/FM Radio circa 1970's great condition nice teak case with chrome accents .
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Original Vintage 1966 Austin Cox Chess Set
Located in East Hampton, NY
Marked Austin Enterprises to the bottom of every piece, this wonderful vintage aluminum chess game set from 1966 comes in its original box.
The box can be hung on the wall (see im...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Harley Davidson Rolling Sculpture Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Harley Davidson Rolling Sculpture Hardcover Book by Doug Mitchel Celebration of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles.The book features full-color photography of over 100 classic and contempor...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Statue of Liberty Souvenir Building Grand Tour Metal Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage Statue of Liberty souvenir statue is being offered from a major estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Guaranteed old, original and as shown. It is impressive in size, measurin...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Rare Mid Century Swiss Air DC 4 Chrome Plated Ashtray
By Buhler
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a Collector's Dream: Rare 1960s Swiss Air Chrome-Plated Ashtray with a DC-4 Airplane Model!
Are you ready to own a piece of aviation history that's not just functional b...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Iron
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Wood Sailing Ship Hagenauer Style 1950s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage sailing ship from hammered brass and oakwood designed and executed in Vienna 1950 in the style of Franz Hagenauer.
This amazing sailing ship from stained o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Pan Am Pan American World Airways Advertising Wall Barometer, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A round and large mid-century wall-mounted barometer / weather station from the airline PAA Pan American World Airways. Dated around the 1960s. A high-quality product, made in Western Germany...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Chrome
20th Century Terrestrial Globe by Peter J. Oestergaard
By Peter J. Oestergaard
Located in Madrid, ES
Early 20th century antique traditional Columbus earth globe, brass frame, papier mâché sphere and turned, ebonized wooden base.
Gezeichnet & Hergestellt
Peter J. Oestergaard.
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Desktop Barometer / Weather Station by Airguide Instrument Company
By AirGuide
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool desktop barometer / weather station by Airguide Instrument Company, circa 1950s. The device is packaged in a walnut case with brass feet and accents. It has gauges and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
12 Various Vintage Brooches Different Models, Made in 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Various Vintage Brooches Different Models, Made in 1960
A collection of different vintage brooches.
With stones in different colors combined with gold and silver tones, this vintag...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate
3 x ADO Ko Verzuu Children Toy Blocks bag, De Stijl, the Netherlands, 1950's
By Ko Verzuu
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
3 x nice mid-century decorative toy cubes/blocks bags, designed by Ko Verzuu for ADO Holland in the 1950s. Price is for the complete set of 3 bags of wooden toy blocks!
3 very nice...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Canvas, Rope, Wood
Leather, Aluminum & Macassar Ebony Walking Cane & Shooting Seat signed Hermes
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and refined Walking Cane and Shooting Seat in Leather and Macassar Ebony originates from England, created by the esteemed French Company Hermes Circa 1960. The piece fe...
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrust...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Mid Century Revere S-16 16mm Sound Movie Projector w Case 22"
By Revere
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Revere 16 sound projector with case. Working.
Dimensions:
22"x 15.5" x 7.5"
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Unique and Large Crucifix with Hand Crafted Ceramic Corpus of Christ
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unique and artistic crucifix from the Italian Midcentury Modern era. This ceramic work of religious art also comes with a mild glazing and the unique elongated design makes it even m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved Pink Rock Crystal Catchall Bowl Vide Poche, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern pink and white Mineral Rock ashtray, catchall, vide poche or bowl made in Italy.
Raw Rock Crystal hand carved in a geometric shape.
Great as Ring Dish or Key Bowl...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rock Crystal
Old Vintage School Molecular Model Czech 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
This old atomic model from chemistry class in the 1970s is made of plastic and comes from school
in the former Czechoslovakia. Very decorative and in good condition with signs of we...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Acrylic, Plywood
Original Brendel Botanic Model
Located in Weesp, NL
Discover Botany's Finest: Original Brendel Botanic Models from the 1950s
Unveil the beauty of botany with our exquisite collection of original Brendel botanic models: Spike, Raceme,...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
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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