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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Hollywood Regency
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 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
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
Vintage "Miro's Posters" Art Book Catalogued by Gloria Picazo
By Joan Miró
Located in San Diego, CA
A vintage "Miro's Posters" art book catalogued by Gloria Picazo, circa 1980.
The book is in good vintage condition and measures 9.75"W x 11.5"H. #3274
The book is 269 pages with 1...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Traditional Hand-Painted Wooden Russian Doll, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional Russian 'Matrioska' doll wooden figure. Hand-painted.
Made by unknown manufacturer in Russia, circa 1960.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials:
Wood.
Matryoshka dolls are a set of wooden dolls of decreasing size placed one inside another. The name matryoshka, literally "little matron", is a diminutive form of the Russian female first name "Matryona" or "Matryosha".
The first Russian nested doll...
Category
1960s Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Eight Wood Dice Set with Case
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Eight wood dice set with case.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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
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
Antique Teaching Aid - Structure of the Human Skin, Plaster on Wood
By Somso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Teaching Aid - Structure of the Human Skin, Plaster on Wood
An antique hand-painted anatomical wall model depicting the structure of the human skin with roots of the hair. T...
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood, 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 Teaching Aid Modell of An Ear - Somso ca. 1960
By Somso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Teaching Aid Modell of An Ear - Somso ca. 1960
A folding model of an ear. Used as teaching material in German schools ca. 1960. Made of wood and plastic by Somso, Germany.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Tiffany & Co Playing Cards, Italy 1970s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Exclusive Set of 2 Decks Playing Cards, original Tiffany & Co New York with intact velvet box and branded Tiffany & Co box cover. Unique cards signed Tiffany & Co, sold only in New Y...
Category
1870s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Velvet, Paper
Decorative Roman Style Helmet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Decorative Roman Style polished metal helmet. Fun accessory for your office or man cave. Heavy solid construction steel helmet, a great addition to your home decor.
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Vintage English 1960s Pedigree Stroller
Located in Premariacco, IT
Collectible 1960s stroller branded Pedigree, English manufacture as they also report under the brand name.
It has a brake to lock the rear wheels and a folding awning.
It shows sig...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron, Steel
1959 American HAR Hargo Creations Cobra Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings Jewellery
By Hargo Creations
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage costume jewellery set comprised of a HAR (Hargo Creations) matching serpent or cobra snake necklace, bracelet & pair ea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Metallic Thread
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
1970's Sergio Todeschini Bobo Telephone for Telcer, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
Unique model of dial plastic phone by Sergio Todeschini, made in Italy in the 1970's.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Passeggino vintage anni '60 PEG
Located in Premariacco, IT
Passeggino da collezione anni '60 marchiato PEG, produzione italiana come riportano anche sulla piccola visiera in plastica 'Made in Italy'.
Dispone di freno per bloccare le ruote p...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Iron
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
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
Stereo RR-126 radio by Pier Giacomo & Achille Castiglioni for Brionvega, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Brionvega wood-colored stereo radio. The radio and record player work perfectly, it has been completely overhauled. There is a bluethoot connection for GSM. Dimensions in closed posi...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Le Corbusier Der Modulor Book, 1956
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Der Modulor book. Le Corbusier published Le Modulor in 1948, followed by Modulor 2 in 1955. These works were first published in English as The Modulor in 1954 and Modulo...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1960s Music Radio TV Record Player Cabinet, Mahogany, Osvaldo Borsani attributed
By Osvaldo Borsani, Cantu
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury music radio TV record player cabinet (or Dry Bar cabinet) in mahogany Osvaldo Borsani attributed
Rare and important polyvalent enterta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
1962 New Furniture 6 Book
By Gerd Hatje
Located in Seguin, TX
New Furniture 6 edited by Gerd Hatje. Published by Frederic A. Praeger, New York, 1962. The sixth volume in this important series on contemporary furniture of the 1960s. Gray cloth...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Centennial Medallion, American, Bronze, J Walter Thompson, Anniversary
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage centennial company medallion. An American, bronze corporate anniversary keepsake for the J Walter Thompson advertising agency, dated 1964.
Founded in New York City in 1864, the James Walter Thompson advertising agency was one of the first to open in the United States under the name Carlton & Smith. Incorporated as J. Walter Thompson in 1896, by 1899 the firm had opened a London branch before expanding to Africa and Asia. Long-standing clients include Unilver, Ford and Rolex watches.
Fascinating centenary medal, with fine detail and good weight
Displays a desirable aged patina throughout
Quality bronze presents deep golden hues and minimal tarnishing
Face features a representation of the global regions the company operated in
Reverse features a reproduction of the mural featured at the company headquarters
Maker's mark to edge for Medallic Art Co...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of Vintage Cased Opera Glasses, French, Brass, Binocular, Mid 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage cased opera glasses. A French, brass and Mother of Pearl Galilean binocular, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Le Corbusier Der Modulor 2 Book, 1955
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Der Modulor book. Le Corbusier published Le Modulor in 1948, followed by Modulor 2 in 1955. These works were first published in English as The Modulor in 1954 and Modulo...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Meccano Building Game in Original Box
By Meccano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embark on a journey through time with this original Meccano building game, presented in its vintage box. Crafted by Meccano Limited in England, this piece of history invites you to u...
Category
1980s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1960s Vintage Italian Vincenza 18-Karat Brushed Gold Bamboo Bangle Bracelet
Located in Haarlem, NL
Vintage Classic 18-karat gold faux-bamboo Italian, Vincenza made bracelet.
Consists of nine gold etched and brushed finish bamboo segments which, when closed, form a solid heavy (33g...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Vintage Longines 10k Gold Fill Wrist Watch Pontiac Stretch Band
By Longines
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Longines 10k gold filled wrist watch featuring a Pontiac strech band. Circa 1950s, Ser.# 7915121
The original serial number 7'915'121 identifie...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Italian mid-century modern bicycle trailer in metal and wood, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern bicycle trailer in metal and wood, 1960s
Bicycle trolley, trailer or cargo bike with green painted metal structure. The structure...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Garry Winogrand, Winogrand 1964 Book 2002
Located in London, GB
First edition, hard cover, published by Arena Editions, New Mexico, 2002.
In 1964 Garry Winogrand spent four months travelling America and taking photographs and spent the remainder...
Category
Late 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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Johan Rippen Grand Piano in Off-White Cast Aluminum
By Rippen Pianos
Located in Waalwijk, NL
J.J. Rippen for Rippen Pianofabriek N.V, grand piano, cast aluminum, wood, brass, The Netherlands, design 1946, production 1950s.
This model is a renowned grand piano conceived by ...
Category
1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Suite of 6 Golf Clubs from the 1950s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Suite of 6 Golf Clubs from the 1950s.
Suite of 6 vintage golf clubs from the 1950s, including 5 iron and one wood.
Dimensions each: h: 109cm, w: 10cm, d: 7cm
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Investiture Chair Designed by Lord Snowden for Prince Charles 1969
By Remploy
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This chair was designed by Lord Snowden in 1969 and produced by Remploy for the Investiture ceremony of Prince Charles, and done in the period Mid-Cetury Modern style. The chair is made of ash with a bentwood back and painted in a bright red with Prince of Wales styled feathers on the back in gilt. These chairs are known as 'investiture chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wool, Bentwood
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Panicula (panicle)
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Panicula (panicle)
A great antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Spectacular French Mid-Century Clipper Ship Wall Light, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Spectacular iron wall light, France, circa 1950. Square three-masters clipper. Ambient and decorative wall light. Measures: height : 28"(71cm), width : 16.9"(43cm), depth : 7.2"(18.2...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Ceramic Italian Pipe or 420 holder with Illustrated pipes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully decorative piece - designed to hold pipes, but works well as a stand alone.
Hand painted in Italy, it is reminiscent of Fornasetti - whimsically painted pipes in bri...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic, Leather, Paint
Mid Century Modern Novelty Pro Golf Ball Table Desk Lighter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This mid-century vintage lighter is a unique collectible or gift, shaped like a golf ball and clubs, and holds a lighter at the top slot. Its intriguing history adds to its allure, h...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
20th C. British Military Folding Steel Blade Machete/Sword by Joseph Westby & Co
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century british military folding steel blade machete/sword by Joseph Westby & Co.
By: Joseph Westby & Co.
Material: steel, metal, iron, synthetic, bakelite
Technique: hamme...
Category
1930s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Iron, Steel
Sea Collection Of Four Decorative Specimens Of Maritime Natural Formations
Located in Miami, FL
Oceanic collection of maritime formations.
A beautiful collection composed by four oceanic maritime natural formations. They are very hard to see since come from the south seas area. The group is composed by the following; a double mollusk nacre shell, a giant oyster white shell, a white stony white spike coral reef and a very rare purple pink barnacle coral...
Category
Early 20th Century South Asian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Vintage Herman Siersbøl Ring in 14 Carat Gold w. Purple Stone
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Midcentury ladies ring size 17/57 on ring measurer. Its made from solid 14 carat yellow gold and is set with a faceted dark amethyst with both blue and purple tonalities. Designed an...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Amethyst, Gold
Extremely Rare 1950s Dunhill Aviary, Non Aquarium, Half-Giant Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A extremely rare 1950s Half-Giant Dunhill aviary table lighter (made in England)
Each of these lighters are very rare and unique as they were hand carved and painted and no one loo...
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lucite
Selection of Coffee Table Books - Furniture Design Interior Design Fashion Art
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Coffee Table Books, priced at $150 each. If one of the books is sold, it will have SOLD next to the title below. These books are all from the estate of . was the President of The Art Deco Society of New York City and had an incredible library of books on furniture design, interior design, art, photography, and fashion. Many of the books focused on Art Deco or mid century modern design. Please see our other listings for more books from the same estate. Please note that we are not specialists in books. All of the books are in very good condition and were well cared for in a smoke and pet free environment. There may be some small tears to slipcovers, scratches, rubs, and wear commensurate with age and use.
The books in this listing are:
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Dagobert Peche and The Wiener Werkstatte by Neue Galerie
Josef Frank Architect and Designer
Billy Baldwin by Adam Lewis
New Dimensions by Paul Frankl
Jean-Michel Frank by Rizzoli
Jean Michel Frank by Editions Du Regard
A House Is Not A Home Bruce Weber Photography
Art Deco by Skira
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Jean Dunand by Anthony Delorenzo
Jean Dunand
Ruhlmann Master of Art Deco
Jean Dunand His Life and Works...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half-Giant Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare 1950s Half-Giant Dunhill aquarium table lighter (made in England)
Each of these lighters are very rare and unique as they were hand carved and painted and no one look exactl...
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lucite
Knoll au Louvre Catalog 1972 Paris Exhibition Book
By Knoll
Located in Seguin, TX
Knoll au Louvre: Catalog of the Exhibition Held at Pavillon de Marsan Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris: January 12 to March 12, 1972. Printed in Italy. full page and double page la...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pipe Holder in Hardwood by Jean Gillon, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian mid-century modern decorative pipe holder was designed by Jean Gillon for WoodArt in the sixties. Handcrafted with hard rosewood (also known as jacaranda), the pipe ho...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Vintage 1966 TEAC Tascam Reel To Reel Tape Recorder
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1966 TEAC Tascam Reel To Reel Tape Recorder
This Antique Tape Recorded is from the 1960’s. It was advertised as “record in the home and not just ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Gucci Cigarette Cutter
By Gucci
Located in Vienna, AT
This special monogrammed GUCCI piece is a very rare cigarette cutter in horn from the 20th century. A bit of damage on the knife, but otherwise in very good condition.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Suite of 9 Golf Clubs from the 1960s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Suite of 9 Golf Clubs from the 1960s.
Suite of 9 vintage golf clubs from the 1960s.
Dimensions each: h: 93cm, w: 10cm, d: 5cm
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
1965 Walt Disney Mickey Mouse Hot Water Bottle by Duarry Spain
Located in Antwerp, BE
1965 Walt Disney Mickey Mouse Hot Water Bottle by Duarry Spain.
A collectible Mickey Mouse rubber hot water bottle with original stopper.
This Walt Disney Production Mickey Mouse is made in Spain by Duarry in 1965.
Walt Disney character, Mickey Mouse, wears a red pair of trousers and a blue T-shirt with long sleeves and is holding a rifle.
This Disney Hunter figurine is made of rubber or latex and is still in very good vintage condition. Beautiful with some traces by age an use.
Important: the rubber is not hard and still flexibel and has no bursts or holes.
A must have for the Mickey Mouse Collector.
Animated Cartoon Character - Mickey Mouse - Vintage Hot Water Bottles...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rubber
Lot of 5 Lighters, Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Half Giant Lighters
By Dunhill
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Lot of 5 Rare 1950s Half-Giant Dunhill Aquarium table lighters (made in England)
Each of these lighters are very rare and unique as they were hand ca...
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome, Silver Plate
Vintage Spanish Metal Shoe Trees - Circa 1960 - AMD Patented
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Unearth a piece of shoemaking history with this pair of vintage metal shoe trees, meticulously crafted in Spain circa 1960 and sealed with AMD's pat...
Category
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
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
Miquel Barcelo: 'Conjeturas sobre Vasijas' - Special Large Edition Book
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dive into the captivating world of Miquel Barceló's ceramic art with this extraordinary special edition book titled 'Conjeturas sobre Vasijas.' Published in 2008, this book is a test...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish 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
Large Minimalist MCM Brass Cross
Located in San Diego, CA
Large minimalist MCM brass cross, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 12.25" high x 6.75" wide. Great minimalist lo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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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