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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: Early 2000s
Vintage French Lucite Modernist Chess Set, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A particular minimalist french chess game dated to the 1970’s. It features a modernist design with a perforated thick plexiglass base topped with sculptur...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Vintage 80s Oliver Goldsmith HEX Tortoise Frame & Rose Lens Handmade Sunglasses
Located in St. Louis, MO
This is a nice vintage pair of c.1980s or earlier, Oliver Goldsmith handmade HEX tortoise frame sunglasses with rose lenses.
Marked on frames : OG Oliver Goldsmith Handmade Englan...
Category
1980s English Hollywood Regency Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic, Glass
The Figure Game "The Original Game of Chess" Set in Bronze by Gary Sahl Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
One of a kind! The Figure Game (Siang Ki in Chinese), "The Original Game of Chess as Played in Antiquity" set in bronze by Gary Sahl for the Riggs Gall...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
A superb set of USSR multi optic Large Naval Binoculars, Cold War Era, 1970s.
Located in Canterbury, England
A superb set of USSR multi optic Large Naval Binoculars, circa 1970s manufacture (during the Cold War period) and originally issued to Soviet Naval forces with outstanding optical pe...
Category
1970s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Michelangelo - The Complete Sculpture, Painting & Architecture
Located in Bradenton, FL
Michelangelo - the Complete Sculpture, Painting & Architecture by William E. Wallace. Hardcover coffee table book with dustjacket. First edition published in 1998 by Beaux Arts Editi...
Category
1990s Hong Kong Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Architecture of the Old South: Louisiana by Mills Lane
Located in valatie, NY
Architecture of the Old South: Louisiana by Mills Lane. New York: A Beehive Press book or Abbeville Press, 1990. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 203 pp. The book has chapters on: The Colony, Federal Era...
Category
1990s American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
British Folk Art by James Ayres, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
British Folk Art by James Ayres. British Folk Art by James Ayres. 1st edition hardcover with dust jacket. 144 pages with 300 b/w and 32 color plates. "Folk...
Category
1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Hermes Chess Set, 1985
By Hermès, Rena Dumas
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful and elegant chess set designed by Rena Dumas for Hermes circa 1985. Come with a leather folder. Pieces are made of steel and brass. The King...
Category
1980s French Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Richard Lippold In-House Portfolio
Located in New York, NY
Hand-assembled in-house portfolio by renowned American sculptor Richard Lippold (1915-2002), known for his site-specific geometric constructions using wire as a medium, and for his a...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic, Paper
1970s Exquisited Handcrafted Smoking Set in Ceramic and Gold Leaf. Made in italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Exquisited handcrafted smoking set in ceramic and gold leaf. Made in italy. The table lighter works perfectly. This smoking set is in excellent condition.
Dimension :
Table Li...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
DIETER RAMS 1973 Braum Cubism Desk Lighter In 18Kt Yellow Gold And Lapis
By Dieter Rams
Located in Miami, FL
Fabulous desk lighter designed by Dieter Rams for Braum.
This is a fabulous ultra-modernist T3 Domino desk lighter, created in West Germany by the architect and designer Dieter Rams...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
1970s German Industrial Cast Aluminum Glass Edison Flameproof Striplight
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A vintage Industrial flameproof ceiling striplight / tube light made by Wittenburg of Germany. Originally designed for hazardous areas in factories and on cargo ships.
Reclaimed,...
Category
1970s German Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Christopher Radko Circus Stripes Star Reflection Waterford Gold Icicle Ornaments
By Christopher Radko, Waterford Crystal
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage late 20th century Christopher Radko and Waterford hand painted, blown glass Christmas / holiday ornaments. Christopher Radkos feature - red, orange and blue Bright Circus St...
Category
Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Blown Glass
Helmut Newton Sumo Book by Taschen, Germany, 2009
By TASCHEN
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Helmut Newton Sumo book by Taschen,
Second Edition with its original stand,
Germany, 2009.
Measures: 30 x 38.5 x 6 cm.
Category
Early 2000s German Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Jazz Mania and Collection, French Book by Frédéric Marchand, 1997
Located in Atlanta, GA
Jazz Manies et Collections (Jazz Mania and Collections), French Book by Frédéric Marchand, 1997.
Preface by Francis Hofstein and Bernard Lion.
The author has collected 180 objects re...
Category
1990s French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
George Nakashima Woodworker Catalog with Price List
Located in New York, NY
Catalog of offerings from renowned craft woodworker George Nakashima, published circa 1990. 4to, 24 pages (unpaginated), photographic wrappers, illustrated with b/w sketches and phot...
Category
1990s American American Craftsman Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
International Furniture Design for the '90s
Located in Richmond, VA
Rare, vintage hardback coffee table book cataloguing 1990's international furniture design. By the editors of the PBC International, published in 1991. First edition, 240 pages.
"Th...
Category
1990s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large Mid-Century Italian Giorgio Armani Eye Glasses Factice Shop Display Piece
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a rare and unique item! The Armani Eyeglasses Factic for display in a shop comes with its original cardboard packaging and is made of metal a...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Alexander Calder: Crags and Critters of 1974 (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Catalog of Calder sculptures accompanying an exhibition at New York’s Perls Gallery from Oct. 15-Nov. 16, 1974. Square 8vo (9.25” x 9.25”), 16 unnumbered pages, printed wrappers, col...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book Complete Collection 1-20 plus special book Nobuyoshi Araki Book Satchin and His Brother Mabo / 1stn in 1997
The works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book collectio...
Category
1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Ico Parisi, Architettura Design, Utopie -by Fidia Edizioni D'arte, 31st May 1991
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
ISBN: 88.7269.004.8
This rare book on Ico Parisi by Luigi Cavadini and Flaminio Gualdoni has 86 pages with about 150 images.
It is edited by FIdia Edizioni d'Arte and printed by G...
Category
1990s Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage 1970s Paolo Soleri Bronze Bells Wind Chime Cosanti Originals Iconic MCM
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful and rare variation of a large Paolo Soleri wind chime, with a wind span of 17 inches. No breaks, no loose welds, each bell is signed...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Commedia Dell'arte Harlequin Doll, Silk and Papier Mache, Italy
Located in Toronto, CA
This is an irresistible Italian doll of the classic Commedia Dell'arte figure the Harlequin, or Arlecchino, as he is known in Italian. Probably made in V...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Paper
Vintage Chess & Draughts Board, English, Hardstone, Marble, Gaming Set, C.1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage chess and draughts board. An English, hardstone and marble gaming set, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Dual purpose gam...
Category
Late 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble
Donna Chambers 14k Yellow Gold Mother Pearl Goddess Pendant Brooch Cadillac
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Contemporary Pin/Pendant. 14K Gold & Antique Mother-of-Pearl, Chinese Gambling Chip Pin, and Combination Enhancer. Hand-carved tiger-eye face, h...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Set of 6 Sterling Silver Gorham Wallace Towle Christmas Cross Tree Ornaments
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Set of six sterling silver Christmas Ornaments. Largest is 4 1/2" tall x 3 1/2" wide and smallest is 3 1/4" tall x 3 1/8" wide. They are made by Wallace, Reed & Barton, Gorham, and T...
Category
Early 2000s American Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wild Life Pinball Arcade Game, 1972 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 'WILD LIFE' pinball machine from 1972. Made by D. Gottlieb & Co. and designed by Ed Krynski and with art by Gordon Morison. In excellent working cond...
Category
1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Cotton Nautical Signal Flag for Letter A
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed cotton signal flag for letter A. Nicely framed. Cotton flag with canvas hoist, wood toggle and Manila rope. Nicely framed
Category
1980s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
1970s metal bracelet
Located in grand Lancy, CH
1970s metal bracelet
Category
1970s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Lucite, Rattan and Brass Lighter and Box Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning smoking set features a lighter and a box in crystal clear Lucite with real cane-work or rattan inclusions and was manufactured in the 1970s. The tobacco accessory set c...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lamp, Table, Floor, Guitar Electric, Jaxville, Condemned to Rock, Rock and Roll
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Vintage, rock and roll or punk enthusiasts lamp or guitar that can easily be strummed or played. Upcycled from a vintage purple punk kick-ass guitar for the discerning rock chick. Oo...
Category
1970s British Post-Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Acrylic
Omas 1997 18-Karat Gold Return to the Motherland Limited Edition Fountain Pen
Located in Weesp, NL
New Return to the Motherland 18-karat gold 1997 limited edition fountain pen. After 150 years of the British Union Jack waving over Hong Kong, this influential territory returns to its Motherland, China in July 1, 1997. From a Historic perspective, we cannot ignore the worldwide significance of this event. Authorized by the Association for Celebration of Reunification of Hong Kong with China, Omas creates a magnificent commemorative collection with a prestigious and emblematic design.
This distinguished writing instrument, New Old Stock never used, shows distinctive aspects of both Hong Kong and China in 18-karat gold. The cap displays treasured symbols of both Hong Kong and China, with the Bauhinia flower encircled by the words "Return to the Motherland" enameled in the original red color of the Association's official logo. The clip is embellished in the same hue by a thin linear element reminiscent of basic calligraphy. The band around the cap synthesizes the Great Wall of China, one of the most recognized monuments on this earth, the OMAS logo emerging from one of the Wall's majestic gates, and the 4 ideograms meaning "Return to the Motherland" in Chinese. Comes with the original Omas Return to the Motherland inkt.
The barrel of the pen follows this theme of combining Hong Kong and Chinese motifs. Sculpted in to the metal sheath of the barrel, two Chinese dragons, mother and child, allude to the relationship between Hong Kong and China and support the emblem of their unity, the pink Chinese dolphin.
The OMAS 1997 18 karat gold 063/200 Edition is comprised of 200 fountain pens and features an 18-karat gold calligraphic nib inlaid with a dragon head and engraved with the words "Hong Kong 1997...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
1986 Five Original Illustrations for 'When the Wind Blows' by Raymond Briggs
By Raymond Briggs
Located in Bath, GB
Five original concept storyboard illustrations by artist and illustrator Raymond Briggs, for his animated film 'When the Wind Blows'.
A fantastic collection of five original graphit...
Category
1980s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1970s Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Brass Necklace Milagros Series
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1970s Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Brass Necklace Milagros Series
Brutalist inspired
Signed by artist designer
8.5 h x 5.5 w x .5
Preowned vintage condition
Refer to images
Category
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1970 Seiko Blue and Tobacco Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Steel Quartz Clock
By Seiko
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Seiko super tanker slave clock original aqua blue finish
A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock.
These clocks were used in great numbers on super tankers, cargo ships an...
Category
1970s Japanese Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel
Pottery Barn Design Library, Bedrooms, Bathrooms & Living Rooms
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pottery Barn Design Library, Bedrooms, Bathrooms & Living Rooms. A boxed set of three hardcover books with dustjackets. First edition, published in 2003 by Oxmoor House. Printed in S...
Category
Early 2000s Singaporean Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
European Works of Art, the Private Collection & Gallery of the Blumka Estate
By Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
European Works of Art from the Private Collection and Gallery of the Blumka Estate. Auction: New York January 9 and 10, 1996. Published by New York, Sotheby's, 1996. 1st Ed hardcover...
Category
1990s American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The Decoration of Houses by Alexandra Stoddard
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Decoration of Houses by Alexandra Stoddard. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Stated first edition, published by William Morrow and Company Inc. of New York in 1997. Printed in the...
Category
1990s American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
A Hermitage of American Paintings from the National Gallery of Art
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Hermitage of American Paintings from the National Gallery of Art by William James Williams. A leather bound, hardcover book published by Hammond Inc. of Maplewood, New Jersey. Stat...
Category
1980s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Vintage Automatic Vending Machine With Coin, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Vintage automatic vending machine with coin, Italy, 1980s
in use in a bar in my city. It works with a 50 cent (euro) coin. Intact and functional, sma...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Art at Auction: the Year at Sotheby's, 1985-1986, 1st Ed
By Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
Art at Auction: The Year at Sotheby's, 1985-1986, Edit by Georgia Fogg. Printed by Sotheby's, London. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. This annual reference work provides a view of...
Category
1980s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1970s Ottaviani Italian Design Enamel Silver Wood Play Cards Box
By Ottaviani
Located in Brescia, IT
Play Cards Box
Ottaviani
Italy, 1970
Red and Black Enamel, Silver and Wood
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
9-Foot 1980s Oak Pool Table by Camelot With New Rubber and Orange Felt
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Top of the line, professional 9-foot oak pool table by Camelot. This 1980's, monumental style is timeless. Perfect for home, office or commercial spaces. This 3-slate table recent...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Felt, Oak
The Knopf Collectors' Guides to American Antiques - Set of 4
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Knopf Collectors' Guides to American Antiques. Furniture volumes one and two, Pottery & Porcelain, and Silver & Pewter. All are stated first printings, published between 1982 and...
Category
1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Arman 1928-2005, French Book by Frederic Ballester and Jean Ferrero, 2006
By Arman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Arman, 1928-2005 is a French book by Frederic Ballester and Jean Ferrero, published in 2006, from the Jean Ferrero Inédits Collection.
This book presents the sculptures, paintings, a...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Omega Seamaster 120m Automatic Chronograph 1973 a.k.a. Big Blue
By Omega
Located in Weesp, NL
Discover the Omega Seamaster Automatic 120m Chronograph (Ref. 176.004) - a.k.a. as "Big Blue"
Step into the world of vintage luxury with this remarkable Omega Seamaster Automatic 1...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stainless Steel
Original Exhibition Catalog – 5 Grabats Més 1 Portada by Joan Miró, Sala Gaspar
By Joan Miró
Located in Barcelona, ES
Original Exhibition Catalog – Sobreteixims y Esculturas by Joan Miró, Sala Gaspar, 1972
Artist: Joan Miró
Exhibition: Sobreteixims y Esculturas – Sala Gaspar, Barcelona
Year: 1972...
Category
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Pink Emerald Green Cartier Panther Silk Scarf with Irish Linen Pillow
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:
Vintage Pink Emerald Green Cartier Panther Silk Scarf with Irish Linen Pillow Cushion
Description:
This gem is a one-of-a-kind custom made luxury cushion (pillow) from an exquisite and rare vintage vintage pure silk Cartier fashion scarf...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen, Silk
Original New York City Subway Station Exit Sign, Yankee Stadium & Bx. 55 Bus
Located in Stamford, CT
Original New York City Subway Station Exit Sign, Yankee Stadium & Bx. 55 Bus. This is an authentic NYC Subway station porcelain sign with the world famous New York Yankees exit Yanke...
Category
Late 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1970s Ocean Pacific Wave Mural Surfboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Vintage 1970s Ocean Pacific (Op) wave mural surfboard. Features stunning airbrushed work of art depicting a nocturnal wave mural. Rounded pintail shape design. A beautiful example of...
Category
1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
Decorative Vintage Standing Ashtray Made of Brass and Onyx Marble
Located in Poperinge, BE
Decorative and high-quality vintage standing ashtray, made of brass and onyx marble, with beautiful putti decoration on top, completely in Hollywood Regency style, second half of the...
Category
1970s European Baroque Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Brass
RICHARD ARTSCHWAGER, Foundation Cartier Actor Paul Freemans Personal Signed Copy
Located in valatie, NY
Signed by RICHARD ARTSCHWAGER, Foundation Cartier Pour l'Art Contemporain 1994. Contemporary art installation exhibit in France. Richard Artschwager’s project at the Fondation Cartie...
Category
1990s French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1970s Biomorphic Brass Pendant Brutalist Style Jack Boyd
By Jack Boyd
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Biomorphic Brass Pendant Brutalist spore design
unmarked attributed to Jack Boyd
3.63 h x 1.5 d x .75 w
Preowned original vintage. No chain is included.
Refer to images
Category
Late 20th Century Brutalist Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Collectible Books "40 Years of Danish Furniture Design", First Edition, 4 volume
By Grete Jalk
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and complete set of “40 years of Danish Furniture Design” first edition book collection — The Copenhagen Cabinet-makers’ Guild Exhibitions.
Compiled and edited by the Danish fe...
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Traditional Vintage French Soda Syphon, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage metal and glass traditional French soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1970. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserv...
Category
1970s French Rustic Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
19th C. John Byrne Brass Telescope with tripod
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
19th C. John Byrne brass telescope with tripod. Marked John Byrne New York 1882. 3.5 inch refracting telescope with 43.5 inch main tube. A wonderful piece of history, Optics are not ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Monumental Plaster Elephant Tusks - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
Make a grand statement with this striking pair of vintage monumental plaster elephant tusks, a breathtaking fusion of sculptural artistry and timeless elegance. Each tusk is graceful...
Category
Late 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
DUNHILL London Art Deco Green & Black Enamel Desk Lighter In 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Desk butane lighter designed by Dunhill.
This is an exceptional beautiful lift arm butane desk lighter, created in London England by the Alfred Dunhill Company, back in the 1980-199...
Category
1980s English Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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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Montecito Has Drawn Royalty and Celebrities, and These Homes Are Proof of Its Allure
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Whaam! Blam! Pow! — a New Book on Pop Art Packs a Punch
Publishing house Assouline and writer Julie Belcove have teamed up to trace the history of the genre, from Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kusama to Mickalene Thomas and Jeff Koons.
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