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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1970s
Early 20th Century Softshell Turtle Skeleton (Trionychidae) Taxidermy Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A decorative softshell turtle skeleton, housed and mounted within a shadow box.
The skeleton appears to be complete and well detailed, laid on a mottled paper backing, gilt slip and...
Category
Early 20th Century European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
Polo Match Scene Bronze Sculpture, France, 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
1920´s Art Deco polo match bronze sculpture.
Scene of two polo players on their horses. Made of Silvered Bronze mounted of a Italian Portoro marble base...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Record Player Cabinet by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955, Mid-Century
Located in New York, NY
This Caviuna Record Player was produced by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s, whose designs were made by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler.
This typology was part of the storage furniture from the period, appearing in several interior projects published in the most known design and lifestyle magazines. It was part of modular furniture, commonly assembled with shelves, flower boxes, and bar compartments.
Extraordinarily complex and hand-crafted, the wood pieces produced by Forma Móveis e Objetos de Arte in Brazil in the 1950s have unique construction details, very distinctive of any production of the time in Brazil.
This Record Player is composed of two hanging doors...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood
Antique French Art Deco Mirrored Three-Door Prototype Miniature Armoire, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Unique and stunning French Art Deco three-door miniature armoire with mirror, brass handles, and hand-carved floral ornaments. Two removable shelves.
Most probably it was a prototype of a large Art...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Sterling Silver Necklace and Earrings Set by Graziella Laffi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking sterling silver jewelry suite of bold design by Graziella Laffi (1923-2009), Lima, Peru, circa 1970s. The set consists of a highly sculptural necklace with a large pendant...
Category
1970s Peruvian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Oil Painting of Madonna and Child by Arnedo Linares, Spain
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century Oil Painting of Madonna and Child by Arnedo Linares, Spain (1925-2011)
This oil depicting the "Desamparados Verge" patron saint of Valencia...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
C1930 Vintage & Unusual Form Upright Bass Benedikt Lang Germany
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular upright bass 4 string by Benedikt Lang c1930. Was told its an unusual form, and from my experience i believe that to be very true. Seems as tho its in fairly good conditi...
Category
1930s German Bohemian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fruitwood, Maple
Aretino Disc Machine Phonograph
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Aretino Machine Phonograph. It depicts a square wood cabinet that has at the top a round platter where a disc/record is placed and can be heard after the needle attached t...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Women and the Making of the Modern House
Located in Richmond, VA
Hardcover monograph Women and the Making of the Modern House: A Social and Architectural History by Alice T. Friedman. Published in 1998. First edition, 240 pages.
This important st...
Category
1990s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Nautical Spotlight on Tripod
Located in Norwell, MA
Early 20th century ship's spotlight. Ship's spotlight with polished steel head, adjusting handle, 10 inch diameter lens, mounted to a wood tripod. Overall height: 76". Fitted with an...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Refined Madonna and Child Statue – c. 1950 – West Germany – Signed HM
Located in Antwerp, BE
Refined Madonna and Child Statue – c. 1950 – West Germany – Signed HM
An exquisite mid-century ceramic statue depicting the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child, likely crafted in West ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Judaica Sterling Silver Unique Mezuzah
Located in Doha, QA
“You shall be blessed when you come, and you shall be blessed when you depart “- translated Hebrew lettering engraved on the front.
This is an incredibly intricate hand crafted 925 s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Complete Boxed 16 Animali Puzzle Set by Enzo Mari for Danesse Milano
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine puzzle set published by Danese Milano
By Enzo Mari.
Entitled '16 Animali' (16 Animals).
Model no. 3015 D.
Consisting of 16 form-cut stylized anim...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Resin
Museum Quality Model of American Steam Yacht Harvard
Located in Norwell, MA
Expertly crafted model of George Baker's private steam yacht "Harvard". Baker helped found the Harvard business school in Cambridge and the Baker Library...
Category
1990s American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Epic Novel Book Edo Period, circa 1820
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique Japanese epic novel book Edo period, circa 1827
Woodblack print book
Book dimensions: 225 mm x 157 mm
There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the ph...
Category
1920s Japanese Edo Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Brancusi Photographs
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage hardcover monograph on Constantin Brancusi’s photographic practice, published in 1996. 80 pages. Text in English, printed in Italy.
This volume examines how Brancusi used ph...
Category
1990s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Beautiful Antique Brass Scale
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Immerse yourself in the elegance and charm of yesteryear with this exquisite antique brass scale, a true testament to craftsmanship and beauty. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Brass
Model gypsies caravan, handmade and painted, folk art, English circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This superb and ultra rare early folk art scale model of a gypsy or traveller’s caravan is over one hundred years old. It has been beautifully hand made and finely painted. It has gl...
Category
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wrought Iron
CERTINA 14K Yellow Gold Men's Watch with 14K Bracelet
Located in Skien, NO
**Vintage Certina 14K Gold Men's Automatic Watch, Late 20th Century**
A distinguished timepiece of understated luxury, this **Certina men's watch** from the late 20th century show...
Category
Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
TSF & Record Player Cabinet, Amplix – 1950
Located in HÉRIC, FR
This rosewood veneer cabinet features an Amplix tube radio on the front.
Below, a record compartment can store no fewer than 34 vinyl records.
The top has a hinged, veneered flap, an...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Framed Maritime Signal Flag Number 1
Located in Norwell, MA
A nautical signal flag representing the number "One." The linen flag has a white field with a red oval stitched on the panel. Fitted with a canvas hoist, manila rope, and a wood togg...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
American vintage cash register from NATIONAL, made of metal
Located in Milano, IT
We present a timeless treasure: the antique American cash register from the early 20th century, revisited and enriched with the charm of Italian lire!
Enter a world where history an...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Bronze
A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 1960s
Mounted on black felt, with glass eyes.
Dimension: Length: 215 cm Width: 165 cm Height: 19 cm.
Provenance: Priva...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Animal Skin
Early 20th Century Taxidermy Snow White Terrier "Fruach"
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very well mounted taxidermy snow white terrier with silk bow collar, resting on a scarlet velvet cushion with braided gold fringing and graduated painted blue background.
The terr...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
Unusual Mesmerizing Hand Built Hypnotic Wheel, by Melvin Powers, 1951
By Marilyn Powers
Located in Buffalo, NY
Melvin Powers is considered the king of hypnosis in this country. His first self published book entitled hypnotism revealed is still in print and first published in 1949, He self pub...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
RONSON 1938 Art Deco Machine Age Lacquered Deluxe Classic Touch Tip Lighter
Located in Miami, FL
Deluxe desk lighter designed by Ronson.
This extremely rare Ronson Deluxe Classic Touch-Tip lighter was made in 1938 by the Ronson Art Metal Works Inc. located in Newark, New Jersey in the United States. This lighter began a very successful era for Ronson Touch Tip series of lighters which pushed out the strike lighters from the market. This fabulous Art Deco / Machine Age design, was crafted with streamline patterns. Solid construction in polished chrome and the metal body is treated with brown faux tortoise lacquer and the lighter base is padded with green felt. This surely is a very decorative piece and a great conversation item in gorgeous and exceptional preserved and almost near mint condition with the original cardboard box included.
Model: Ronson Deluxe T-T Classic lighter...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Gold Ring with Cabochon Cut Agate Carnelian
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Mid century 14K yellow and white gold ring statement ring
Large cabochon carnelian stone
condition very good
Marked 14K Gold
Origin: Netherlands Hallmarked
Size 17.5
Very good condition
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Bronze Mounted French Case Steinway Baby Grand Piano A Model Of Francois Linke
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Bronze Mounted Steinway Model M Baby Grand Piano A Model Of Francois Linke
Dimensions : Height 43 in., Length 67 in., Width 56.25 in
A Gilt-Bronze Mounted Steinway & Sons Baby G...
Category
1930s American Louis XVI Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Pools
Located in Richmond, VA
Rare, hardback coffee table book featuring stunning photos of exotic pools with text by Kelly Klein. First edition, published in 1992, 208 pages.
"This book is for inspiration. It's...
Category
1990s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Walking Stick with Roe Deer Horn
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Walking Stick in Hazel
Measurements: H.91 cm - W. 24 cm
Era: early 1900s
Origin: Austria
Wood: Hazel
Description
Antique walking stick, in hazel wood and deciduous roe dee...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Rustic Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chestnut
TRENCH ART 1930 Art-Deco European Train Desk Petrol Lighter In Copper & Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
Steam engine train locomotive desk lighter
This is a very nice trench art petrol table lighter of a steam engine locomotive created between the WWI and WWII. The elusive locomotive has been crafted by a talented artisan and assembled with parts made up in copper, brass Steel. Trench art lighters...
Category
1930s English Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Tin
The Sculpture of Barbara Hepworth
Located in Richmond, VA
Hardback book titled The Sculpture of Barbara Hepworth, authored by A. M. Hammacher. Published by Harry N. Abrams, New York. 216 pages. Ca 1960s.
"This volume offers a thorough exam...
Category
1960s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
United States Navy 48 Star Union Jack, circa 1912
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique United States Navy 48 Star Union Jack, circa 1912, a scarce early, World War I era US Navy Jack with 48 embroidered stars on a cobalt field, flown on the bow of Navy, Coast G...
Category
1910s American Other Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wool
Complete Austin Cox Alcoa chess set 1962 with display box and board
Located in Ferndale, MI
AUSTIN E. COX (American 1924-2015) Designed this aluminum chess set originally for Alcoa aluminum as gifts to their best clients . This complete set includes the wall hanging case...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Nikon WWII Naval destroyer Binoculars.
By Nikon
Located in Aspen, CO
One pair of WWII Naval Binoculars with a magnification of 20 x 120. Mounted on a period tripod, these exceptional binoculars display entirely original optics in a distinctly Japanese...
Category
1930s Japanese Other Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Russian Gardner Porcelain Chess Set
By Francis Gardner
Located in Delft, NL
Francis Gardner porcelain chess set
A Russian chess set in Caricature, representing the Czarist Army, 1970s.
Made by the Porcelain factory "Gardn...
Category
20th Century Russian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Porcelain
Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Cigarette Lighter & Red Cartier Box Serviced
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Cigarette Lighter Serviced With A Red Cartier Box Serviced
Fully Serviced working makes for an ideal gift.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Limited Edition Disney "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" Book with Serigraphs
Located in San Diego, CA
Hard to find limited edition Disney "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" book with four serigraphs, circa 1978. This book is #2230 of #9500 distributed worldwide and is lavishly illustr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper, Leather
Wind Tunnel Model of a Douglas Destroyer Made by NACA/NASA in 1942
Located in London, GB
A very rare World War II 1/5 scale wind tunnel development model of a Douglas "Destroyer" XSB2D-1 torpedo and dive bomber, circa 1942.
The model was made ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
GEISEL - Suess - Virgil Ross - ORIGINAL DRAWING OF THE GRINCH AND CINDY LOU WHO!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: GEISEL, Theodore: (Dr. Seuss) (Virgil Ross).
TITLE: The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who. (Original drawing).
PUBLISHER: Warner Brothers Studios, (c.1990's).
DESCRIPTION: ORIGINA...
Category
1990s British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Beatrice Wood Signed Book Exhibition Catalog Intimate Appeal The Figurative Art
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and rare signed softcover book/exhibition catalog by Beatrice Wood. The book is titled "Intimate Appeal: The Figurative Art of Beatrice Wood" and was released to coincid...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell, First Edition, Later Printing, 1937
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Mitchell, Margaret, Gone with the Wind. New York: The Macmillan Company, 1937. First edition, thirty-third printing. Octavo. Handsomely rebound in full navy Moroccan leather with gi...
Category
1930s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Exceptional , antique wooden Letter Box
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional letterbox in the form of a miniature English Manor House,
from around 1900, beautiful shine and warm patina of the polished Wood,
the box has one top lid that can be open...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Satinwood
Braun Stereo Atelier 1-81 by Dieter Rams + Braun L2 Speaker Pair 1958 RARE
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A rare stereo designed by Dieter Rams for Braun. The Braun Atelier 1-81 Stereo with am fm radio and record player paired with an exceedingly rare pair of...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Museum Quality Bronze of Christ Wall Plaque Sculpture "Jesus Carrying the Cross"
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunningly powerful and meaningful work of religious art.
With works of religious art being one of our specialties, over the decades we have sold quite a few special antiques in this field. With this bronze antique the artist clearly shows us a fragment out of one of the most famous scenes that took place in the history of mankind. Christ has already been beaten, mocked, given a wreath of thorns and having to carry the enormous cross. As you can see the quality of the details and the workmanship is excellent, but the scene and its meaning ofcourse is even more impressive. Please notice how particularly the facial features reveil the peaceful state of being that lies underneath the exterior of this Christ sculpture...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Lorenz Pocket Watch and Chain, all in 18 kt Gold, gift never used, Italy, 1990
Located in Palermo, IT
Lorenz pocket watch and chain, all in 18 kt gold, gift never used, Italy/Switzerland, 1990
Total weight gr. 52.6.
Like new, always stored in a safe.
Swiss made quartz...
Category
1990s Swiss Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
1970 3/4 E.R. Pfretzschner Hand-Crafted Violin in the Style of A. Stradivarius
Located in Doylestown, PA
E.R. Pfretzschner 3/4 hand-crafted copy of Antonius Stradivarius violin, made in Germany, 1970. Elegant, rich wood grain and fine...
Category
1970s German Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Scientific Didactic Model of the Yew Seed, Germany made in the Twenties
Located in Milan, IT
Taxus baccata, enlarged and removable didactic model of the yew seed, tree very used as hedge, belonging to the order of the conifers. German manufacture of the twenties made of papi...
Category
1920s German Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Solid Brass Ships Telegraph by English Maker Chadburns
Located in Norwell, MA
Twin faced head with ships commands is mounted to a sturdy brass column. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Astern and ahead commands with slow half and full are shown. The bells a...
Category
1940s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Monumental Malachite Obelisks In Malachite Quartz (Rock Crystal) And Gilt Bronze
Located in Madrid, ES
Monumental Malachite Obelisks In Malachite Quartz (Rock Crystal) And Gilt Bronze
Italian Monumental Malachite Obelisks SPECTACULAR OBELIKS IN MALACHITE Quartz (rock crystal) AND GILT...
Category
1950s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Malachite
1960s General Motors Gas Turbine Concept Model
Located in Ferndale, MI
General Motors gas turbine concept model, The Bison Series.
Possibly by Syd Mead or Tom Semple . The gas turbine Bison series of vehicles were built an...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Antique Golf, Desk Letter Rack
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Brass Golf Letter Holder, Letter Rack.
A good golf-themed early 20th century brass letter rack. The golf desk piece letter holder end pieces made of brass with two crossed go...
Category
Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Mid Century West German Made Weather Station by Relative Hygrometer
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century "Sputnik" table barometer weather station made in West Germany by Relative Hygrometer. This desktop space-age Sputnik-style weather station Features an acrylic ball housi...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel
The Works of Shakespeare Complete in Seven Leatherbound Volumes
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Works of Shakespeare Complete in 7 duodecimo 3/4 leather bound volumes with marbleized boards and end papers, top edges gilt. A charming set in attractive original condition. Fro...
Category
Early 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
1970s Vintage Gerry Lopez Lightning Bolt Surfboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Mid-1970s Vintage Gerry Lopez Lightning Bolt surfboard. Features a vibrant yellow tinted deck with jet-black lightning bolt, ruby red single fin, and dia...
Category
1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
Rosewood Hardwood Carved Judge Auctioneer Gavel
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is an elegant looking gavel made of rosewood with the wonderful color, grain and super hardness of the wood. It is nicely carved with the traditional shape of a gavel and is i...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rosewood
Bronze Porthole With Mesh Screen #1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Industrial Age Bronze Porthole With good weight, glass cover with screen and working hatch dogs. There are two accompanying bronze bolts. The Bronze has a great age patina and fine N...
Category
20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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
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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