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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1940s
Walt Disney Enterprises "Pinocchio" Wind-Up Toy by Marx Toy Co., N.Y. Dated 1939
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fabulous condition and in perfect working order on this "Walt Disney Enterprises" copyrighted (labeled---see image) vintage wind-up toy of the iconic Disney character "Pinocchio", da...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Mid-Century Serenity Dove Ceramic Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This serene ceramic cross is a distinguished example of mid-century modern studio pottery from Europe. Embodying the innovative spirit of that era, it ...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
1930s German Black Forest Hand Carved Wood Pipe
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1930s German Black Forest Hand carved wood pipe with antler top.
Category
1930s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This distinctive mid-century modern ceramic wall cross represents a unique fusion of religious symbolism and the aesthetic principles of the mid-20th century European studio pottery ...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
"George The Drummer Boy" Tin windup Toy by Louis Marx, New York City. Circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
This circa 1930 "George, Drummer Boy" brightly colored lithographed tin wind-up toy capitalizes on the popularity of marching bands, spawned from the military and World War I victory...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
U S Navy Mark V Diving Helmet Military Prototype The Helmet is a replica model
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
U S Navy Mark V Diving Helmet Military Prototype
The Helmet is a replica model of US Navy equipment, the helmet is a full size piece made in chrome brass...
Category
1960s American Craftsman Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Sparton Model 557 "Sled" Radio by Walter Dorwin Teague
By Sparton, Walter Dorwin Teague
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Sparton model 557 radio designed by Walter Dorwin Teague for the Sparks-Worthington Company in Jackson, Michigan during 1936. The radio, known as the "sled" or "3-knob" is considered...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Didactic atomic structure of graphite made Czech manufacture circa 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Atomic structure for educational use of graphite made metal with black Bakelite spheres. Czechoslovakian manufacture of the 1950s.
Good condition, Measures 28x28x20 cm - inches 11...
Category
1950s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1942 US Navy Quartermasters Mark II Spyglass Military Maritime Ship Telescope
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Hayward Lumber & Inv Co of Los Angeles nautical maritime military ship spyglass / telescope / scope. Quartermaster, Mark II, 16 Power, Chemical & MFG Division. This telescop...
Category
1940s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Lighter Cigarette Case Tobacco Accessories Ronson Varaflame Midcentury 1960s
By Ronson
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare Ronson lighter set with case. Inside the Ronson book-opening case, there is a support for the lighter and in the lower part there are clips for the cigarette department, all ori...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
"Walking Popeye" With Parrots Vintage Windup Toy by Marx Toy Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Vintage 1930's wind-up toy by the Marx Toy Company of New York, portraying the iconic comic character, "Popeye" the sailorman. He is depicted with Parrots in each hand inside of bird...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Sailboat Blueprint of the Sloop Turnover
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed blueprint of the sailboat turnover, designed by William Atkin for Motor Boating Publishing. Showing hull lines, deck, and profile. Circa 1937....
Category
1930s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Marathon Leather Boxing Gloves c.1950-1960 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A pair of authentic vintage boxing gloves with reddish, brown leather. Each glove has gold leather piping. The leather is very soft and is good condition. Stamped "Marathon" o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Boat Blueprint of the Runabout "Puffy Doodle"
Located in Norwell, MA
Speedboat plan by William Atkin of "Puffy Doodle", A 20 foot runabout designed by William Atkin. The hull lines and offset are shown in great detail. Printed by Motor Boating Publish...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Marx Toys Key-Wind Tin Lithograph "Jalopy" Toy Car with Box
By Marx Toy Co.
Located in Fulton, CA
A mechanical wind-up tin lithograph toy car by Marx Toys. "Jalopy" Circa. 1940's. Excellent original working condition. Includes original box.
Category
1940s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Ceramic Wall Cross with Dove
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century modern ceramic cross showcases the bold, expressive aesthetic that was prevalent among European studio pottery artists during the 1950s to 1970s. The vivid red glaze...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Verdant Mid-Century Ceramic Maltese Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This robustly glazed ceramic Maltese cross represents the confluence of religious symbolism and mid-century modern aesthetics, crafted by the hands of European studio pottery artists...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Cendrier Servofumo noir de Achille et Pier Castiglioni pour Zanotta Italy 1960
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Servofumo est un cendrier ou vide poche ultra design, réalisé par Achille et Pier Giacomo Castiglioni fabriqué de 1961 à 1986 pour Zanotta. Il appartient à la série "Servi" d'Achille...
Category
1960s Italian Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Cut Steel
Native American Pueblo Painted Drum
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Pueblo painted drum. Classic and colorful cottonwood drum with rawhide skin sides painted red, white and blue.
Period: Mid 20th century
Origin: Southwest, Cochiti
...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Wall Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century modern wall cross is a quintessential example of European studio pottery from the 1950s. Handcrafted by a skilled artisan, it showcases the raw beauty of ceramic art...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
EVANS 1940 Spitfire Pocket Lighter With Windshield Chromed Steel & Black Lacquer
Located in Miami, FL
Spitfire pocket lighter designed by Evans.
Rare automatic spitfire pocket lighter, created in America by the Evans Company, back in the 1940. This very handsome piece has been crafted with deco-modernist patterns in chromed steel with accents decorations in black lacquer. This model is fitted with the hinged windguard adding extra rarity. It it never used or fired and is offered with the original box. Stunning modernist design, very decorative and surely a great conversation piece.
Model: The Spitfire with windguard pocket lighter.
Year: 1940.
Materials: Chromed steel and black lacquer.
Weight: 50 Grams.
Measurements: 62 mm by 37 mm by 13 mm (2.44 x 1.46 x 0.52 Inches).
Rarity: Rare with windshield and never fired condition.
Marks: Lighter is stamped with the maker's mark and signed as follow; "EVANS FUEL U.S. PAT. REG, 19023".
Evans
The Evans Company first started out as a handbag and accessory manufacturing company, originating from Attleboro, Massachusetts as a novelty company in 1918. However, by the late 1920’s, the company took on a different path and began to manufacture lighters with a “lift arm system”. This system is very similar to the one used by the Alfred Dunhill Company – minus the fact that the flint wheel was located vertically, rather than horizontally. Many lighters were manufactured by the Evans Company with this “lift arm system” with a variety of attractive styles, including enameled cases. In addition, the Evans Company produced complementary cigarette cases and perfume sprays...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Boat Blueprint Showing the Sand Piper
Located in Norwell, MA
Motor Boating Publishing plan for a thirty foot day cruiser. Designd by William Atkin. The vessel is shown in great detail. Circa 1937 matted and framed.
Weight: 7 lbs.
Overall Dime...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare and Collectible 1960's Horikawa Space Station Toy
Located in Redding, CT
Rare and Collectible 1960's Horikawa Space Station Toy. Perfect for that space age toy collector. Tin Lithograph sphere that says Nasa Space Station on t...
Category
1960s Japanese Space Age Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1960 Hans Hansen Design Danese Collana e Bracciale Cuori Argento
By Hans Hansen
Located in Brescia, IT
Collana e Bracciale in Argento
Danimarca, 1950
Raro set in Argento 925
Ottima Fattura
Design Senza Tempo
COLLANA
Lunghezza Massima: 53 cm circa / Minima 42 cm circa
BRACCIALE
Lun...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Pair of ww2 polished steel German rangefinder flak binoculars
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of ww2 polished steel German rangefinder flak binoculars circa 1941.
Good quality pair of binoculars used in the second world war for directing accurate flak fire for anti airc...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
14K Gold Mid Century Charm Bracelet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Charming mid-century ladies' charm bracelet featuring 3 charms with room to add more. All 3 have 14K gold markings on them as well as the substantial gold chain. Charms feature a cherub holding a burning jewel heart, a basket of roses, and a New York Cityscape. Charms feature gems of Garnet, Emerald, and pink and blue Sapphire.
They hang on a substantial 14K gold chain with a heart...
Category
1950s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Vintage Marathon Leather Boxing Gloves c.1950-1960 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A pair of authentic vintage boxing gloves with reddish, brown leather. Each glove has gold leather piping. The leather is very soft and is good condition. Stamped "Marathon" o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
1937 The Years
Located in Bath, GB
The first edition of the final novel published during Virginia Woolf's lifetime, in an especially bright example of the sought-after Vanessa Bell dust wrapper.
The first edition, fi...
Category
1930s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large Black Forest Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque 1960
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Black Forest Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque 1960
A great vintage roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque. The plaque features a handpainted inscripti...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Antler, Wood
Vintage Gymnastic Pommel Horse in Leather
Located in Żory, PL
This vintage leather gymnastics horse was manufactured in Poland by a sports equipment factory in Warsaw. It has a manufacturer's plate underneath an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Ships Telegraph From Oil Tanker
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished aluminum ships engine order telegraph by Nunotani Keiki Seisakusno Lto, Amgasaki Japan. Twin face design. Faceplate commands are full, half, slow, dead slow, stand by and st...
Category
1960s Asian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Scale model of an Italian motorboat from the 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Scale model of an Italian speedboat 1950s, wooden planking hull, mounted on wood and brass base.
Length cm 25 - inches 9.8, width cm 8.8 - inches 3.4, height with base cm 8.5 - inc...
Category
1950s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
1960s Vintage Greg Noll Custom Longboard
By Greg Noll
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Mid-1960s Greg Noll custom longboard. Features gorgeous bright red panels, redwood stringer, and three piece wooden tail block. Beautiful jet-black single fin with signature wide squ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam, Hardwood, Softwood
40 inch vintage Pinokkio by Giocattoli Brevettati Galetti 1960's, Italy
Located in The Hague, NL
Offering a beautiful, large Pinocchio made of solid wood,
A great 100 cm high and al parts are movable.
He has only suffered a few injuries over the years and created beautiful pat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pine
Chelsea Flower Show Interest - Gold Medal Prize for 1937 Made By Omar Ramsden
By Omar Ramsden
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1936 by Omar Ramsden, this wonderful, Sterling Silver Chalice, is in the Arts & Crafts taste, and features the original gilding and the cast and applied crest...
Category
1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rummy Grapefruit Soda Advertising Tin Thermometer Sign
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "Rummy Grapefruit Soda" advertising sign / thermometer, circa 1950s. The piece is in very good working condition with great color and graphics. A rare piece of soda memorabil...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Half Model of a Catboat
Located in Norwell, MA
Carved half model of a catboat sloop. Hull is painted white and is mounted to a painted backboard. The name "Cook" is printed on backboard.
Weight: 4 lbs.
Overall Dimensions: 6"H x ...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Boat Blueprint of the Runabout Vamoose
Located in Norwell, MA
1930's boat plan by Naval Architect William Atkin of the V bottom runabout "Vamoose". The plan is in great detail showing hull lines, profile, deck plan, et...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Modernist Iron Nesting Incense Bowls or Ashtray
Located in San Diego, CA
Iron nesting incense bowls or ashtrays with a design reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright's logo. Wonderful patina. 1950s
Category
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Collection of (3) American Eskimo Children's Toys Two of Which are Identified
Located in Chicago, IL
Collection of (3) Native American Eskimo Toys. The kayaker in the middle is signed, "Andre Boucher", who was flat-plane woodcarver – trained at Sa...
Category
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fur, Hide, Cotton, Wood
Ashtray attributed Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
Located in Lugo, IT
Glass, brass and leather ashtray attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
Good Condition
Similar model on Fontana Arte House of Glass 181
Thank you
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Boat Blueprint of White Cap II
Located in Norwell, MA
Sleek boat blueprint design by John L. Hacker for a twenty four foot utility boat "White Cap II". The sleek vessel is shown in great detail with hull ...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Fishing Trawler Blueprint
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships blueprint for a 127 foot Booth Fisheries fishing trawler the legend plate reads Gielow Incorporated, Naval Architects and Engineers, New York. Mar...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver Matchbook Cover/Match Holder by Tiffany & Co.
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century american cased sterling silver flip matchbook cover/match holder by Tiffany & Co.
By: Tiffany & Co.
Material: metal, silver, silver plate, sterling silver
Technique...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Ships Telegraph By Bendix of Brooklyn NY
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished brass ships engine order telegraph by Bendix of Brooklyn N.Y. Serial number CB-13402-5A is also shown. Ships commands slow, half, full, stop, astern and ahead are the displa...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Cartoon Style Map of Paris possibly by Arthur Zaindenberg circa 1930's
By Arthur Zaidenberg
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco cartoon style map of Paris possibly by Arthur Zaidenberg. The map depicts witty references to Parisians lifestyle, along with drawings of notable landmarks, circa 1930's. T...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Paul Jouve - Félix Marcilhal
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Félix Marcilhac, born in Paris on November 20, 1941, is an internationally renowned specialist in the field of Art Nouveau and Art Deco. Graduated in economics, former student of the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
DUNHILL 1940 Service Petrol Pocket Lighter In Solid 925 Sterling Silver With Box
Located in Miami, FL
A service lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill
A beautiful military American service lighter, created by the subsidiaries of Alfred Dunhill in the United States during the WW-2, betwe...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Matilde Poulat (d.1960) Gem-set Sterling Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Prepare to be mesmerized in the dance of light on sterling and gems in this Matilde Poulat Gem-set Sterling Mirror. With plenty of artistry to devour, you'll get lost as you gaze int...
Category
Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Michigan State Spartans Football 1952 Calendar
Located in Garnerville, NY
Straight from the Spartan alumnus and their estate. Graduating in 1952 in Graphic Arts, he was a rabid sports fan. This calendar was procured from his study. Green graphics on heavie...
Category
1950s American Sporting Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Framed Set of Samoan Island Vintage Postcards
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Evoke the allure of the Samoan Islands with this charming framed set of vintage postcards. Featuring nostalgic imagery capturing the essence of Samoan culture and landscapes, this co...
Category
1950s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paper
1960s Coca-Cola Trade Sign 'Drugs & Soda' From WPB, Florida Clematis Street
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960s Coca-Cola Trade Sign: 'Drugs & Soda'
Salvaged from a pharmacy on Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, Florida
A piece of Americana history: a 1960s Coca-Cola Trade Sign advertising "Drugs & Soda," salvaged from a pharmacy on Clematis Street in West Palm Beach, Florida. This sign stands as a rare survivor, retaining its original presence and bearing the iconic Coca-Cola logo that has resonated through generations.
Untouched and naturally preserved, this dual-sided sign is a testament to the golden era of soda fountain culture. Standing at an impressive 55.5 inches high, including the hanging brackets, it commands attention with its vibrant polychrome finish. The sign itself measures 45 inches high by 46 inches wide, with a depth of 8 inches.
This artifact not only embodies the fusion of pharmacy and soda fountain traditions but also serves as a nostalgic reminder of a bygone era. Its presence evokes memories of simpler times when soda shops...
Category
1960s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Lovely Set of 6 Scandinavian Wooden Danish Vikings, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fantastic collection of 6 different Scandinavian Vikings.
Measures: The largest is 33.5 cm high. The others are 22 cm, 18 cm, 13.5 cm and 9 cm high.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish Mid-Century Teak Pianette by Louis Zwicki, c. 1960's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Step back in time with this masterfully-crafted Danish Mid-Century Teak Pianette by the renowned Louis Zwicki. From the heart of the 1960's, a period when design and craftsmanship me...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Teak
MCM Newton's Cradle "Swinging Wonder" Executive Desk Game
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage MCM "Swinging Wonder" executive desk game, circa 1960s. This item is in very good vintage condition with original label and measure...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Cute Midcentury Rubber Italian Squeeking Toy, Ca. 1950s
Located in Schagen, NL
Cute Little Rubber Squeeking Toy, which we believe, features a Lamb. The Lamb features a rotable head which is quite uncommon. Lovely piece which remains in good condition, a working...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rubber
Antiques Carved Asian Jade Pendent on A Silver Chain
Located in Toledo, OH
This beautiful antique silver necklace is adorned with an Asian style carved jade pendent. The handmade sterling chain has unusual links and jade beads th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade, Silver
Riders of the Purple Sage by Zane Grey, Grosset & Dunlap Edition, Circa 1940
By Zane Grey
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Grey, Zane. Riders of the Purple Sage. A Novel. New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1912 (1940s). Illustrated by Douglas Duer. Presented in full gray Moroccan leather with gilt tooling to fr...
Category
1940s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
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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