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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Georgian
English mid-century modern vinyl record player case by His Master's Voice, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
English mid-century modern vinyl record player case by His Master's Voice, 1950s
Rectangular case vinyl record player. Structure in dark and light b...
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
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
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
Old Vintage School Molecular Model Czech 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
This old atomic model from chemistry class in the 1970s is made of plastic and comes from school
in the former Czechoslovakia. Very decorative and in good condition with signs of we...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Acrylic, Plywood
Edward Wormley Exhibition Catalog
Located in New York, NY
76-page catalog from the exhibition "Edward Wormley: The Other Face of Modernism," held at the Lin Weinberg Gallery in 1997. The exhibit helped re-introduce Wormley's work to the mar...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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
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
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
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Grain Grate
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Grain Grate
A great antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 1900. H...
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
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
1970s Abstract Virgin Mary Plaque Emaus Cuernavaca, Mexico
By Emaus
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s by Emaus Monks Abstract Virgin Mary Art Cuernavaca, Mexico
Painted Wall Art Panel Mahogany Wood
Maker stamp on backside
10 tall x 5 w x .75 thick...
Category
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
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
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
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
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
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
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Umbella (umbel)
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Umbella (umbel)
A great antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 190...
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Vintage Black and White Marbleized Dominoes - Large Set of Random Game Pieces
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large set of domino game pieces. This is one full set of game pieces plus a large portion of a second. These pieces were originally at the Summit County Mountain Retreats...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Spica (simple ear)
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Spica (simple ear)
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
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
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
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
Terra: Miquel Arnal's Stunning Photo Book
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the world's natural wonders with "Terra," a captivating photo book by the renowned photographer Miquel Arnal. This exquisite collection showcases the timeless bea...
Category
1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century English Inlaid Burlwood Barometer / Thermometer
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century English Inlaid Burlwood Barometer / Thermometer.
Clean vintage condition. Measures 8.5" in width, 33" in height and 2.25" in depth.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
1986 Antoni Tàpies Book: 'Tapies i la Nova Cultura'
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Explore the artistic genius of Antoni Tàpies with this remarkable 1986 book, titled 'Tapies i la Nova Cultura,' edited by Polígrafa. This is a special illustrated edition, encapsulat...
Category
1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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
The Sculptures of Picasso Photographs by Brassaï 1949 1st Edition
By Brassaï, Pablo Picasso
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by Rodney Phillips & Co, 1949.
A very important book of Picasso's sculptures beautifully photographed by the renowned French photographer Brassaï, a close f...
Category
Mid-20th Century British 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
George III Banjo Mahogany Barometer by R. Taylor, Chepstow, England c. 1820
By R. Taylow
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Four-dial Barometer/Thermometer in Mahogany, dating from the George III period, and English in origin. Signed at the base "R. Taylor Chepstow". The barometer with swan neck pedim...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
RARE ANTiQUE GEORGE III SHAGREEN GLASSES SPECTACLES CASE AND FOLDING GLASSES
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning George III Shargeen & Silver Spectacles case with folding glasses...
Category
18th Century European George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Original Antique Map of India. C.1780
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of India
Copper-plate engraving
Published C.1780
Three small worm holes to right side of map and one bottom left corner
Unframed.
Category
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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
Vintage 1989 Barbie Mattel Original Pink Paper Book Covers NOS - Many Available
By Mattel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 1989 Barbie Mattel Original Pink Paper Book Covers NOS - Many Available. Item features new old stock vintage collection of Mattel Barbie book covers. Circa 1989. Measurements...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Paterson's Guide to Britain, English, Maps, Georgian, Published 1811
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of Paterson's New and Accurate guide to Direct & Principal Crossroads. An English, bound book of maps and descriptive tables, published in English by Longman,...
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1970s Gorgeous Smoking Set in Onyx. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous smoking set in onyx. The table lighter works perfectly. Made in Italy. The items are in excellent condition.
Dimension:
Table Lighter
2,36" x 2,36" x 3,93" H inches
cm...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Onyx
Vintage East Bloc Coat of Arms in Carved Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual East Block/Balkan Coat of Arms in hand-carved oak. An excess of masculine elements: crown, machine-gun, torch, axe, fist. Heraldic symbolism here and there. Very wellkept - c...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Tapio Wirkkala Hopeakuu Sterling Silver Modernist Moon Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist Hopeakuu (Silver Moon) Sterling Silver Pendant, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for N. Westerback Jewelers, Finland, circa 1970s. Measurements: 3.5" H x 2.5" W x .125" D. It has...
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Danish Sterling Silver Ring Box by J. A. Christensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small hand-edged/cut 925 sterling silver wedding ring or pill box. Linen with green velvet. Made in Denmark during the 1950s or 60s by Silversmith J. A. Christensen. Hall-marked and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
English George III Inlaid Mahogany Barometer
Located in New York, NY
English Neoclassical George III mahogany marquetry barometer signed "J Kataberga, Banbury - Warranted".
Dimensions: 39" H x 10" W x 2" D.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Early 19th Century George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Faraone Italian Silver Ashtray and Matchbox in Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in New York, NY
Faraone, Italian silver ashtray with an integrated matchbox on top in Mid-Century Modern style, with an elegant, geometric design. The matchbox can be detached from the ashtray. It m...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Vintage Elco Sterling 925 & 800 Silver Double Link 9 Charm Bracelet 37g
By Elco
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage charm bracelet featuring an Elco sterling double link chain and open box clasp. Charms include a plastic globe with sterling stand, 800 silver bell with enamel Luzern shield, unmarked bidet, 800 silver Pallazzo Vecchio tower marked Firenze (Florence), HCU 800 silver and enamel shield with painted cityscape, unmarked Hillsdale College silver and enamel crest, unmarked skier, mini signet ring with eagles marked 18+, and a sterling by Jewel Art capitol building...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
From Queen Charlotte, A Rare Miniature Gold Mounted George III Almanac, 1817
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A present from Queen Charlotte given to Ann Dundas, Viscountess Melville, The Viscountess was Queen Charlotte’s Lady of the Bedchamber from 1813 until the Queen’s death in 1818. Lond...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Old Regie Austria Cigarettes Vendor's Tray, 1970s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Old Regie Cigarettes Vendor's Tray - 1960s
The vintage hawker's tray from the company Regie mild variety is a real treasure for lovers of retro accessories and collectors of histori...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel
The Works of Francis Rabelais in 4 Leatherbound Volumes Published In London 1784
Located in San Francisco, CA
The works of Francis Rabelais, translated from the French in 4 full original calf bindings with gilt tooled spines published in London by T. Evans in the Strand in 1784. Rabelais was...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Vintage Biography, Sir Emery Walker, Danish, Limited Edition, English Language
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage biography of Sir Emery Walker. A Danish, limited edition overview of the British printer and photographer, published in English in 1959....
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pair Mid-Century Modern Baccarat Geometric Shaped Crystal Cigar Ashtrays
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your smoking experience with this exquisite pair of Mid-Century Modern Baccarat Geometric shaped Crystal Cigar Ashtrays. Meticulously crafted, each ashtray is a testament to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal
Set of 2 Store Display Boy Dolls or Child Mannequins, France 1960s
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Mid century child mannequin doll. These vintage mannequins are both male children. They have a soft tissue body and beautiful fiberglass cartoon style h...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass
Alfred Dunhill Briquet Rollagas Cigarette Lighter with Original Box and Papers
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Alfred Dunhill Briquet Rollagas Cigarette Lighter
Vintage boxed Dunhill lighter with booklet stamped at purchase 1988
Stamped Dunhill and Swiss Made on base.
Category
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate
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...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Marble and Brass Lidded Canister
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Green marble canister with cream veining features a brass and stainless steel lid. Originally a cigarette holder, it would be perfect for it's intended use or a vessel for q-tips or ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
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...
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1960s Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Radio TSF Radialva Super-As 55, 1950s, Bakelite
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original made of dark brown bakelite with brown knobs. Behind the glass station shell is a red and black painted metal plate that has been blackened behind the transmitter division. ...
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bakelite
Ronson Art Metal Works Chrome & Enamel Cigarette Case with Built In Lighter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage combination cigarette case and lighter was made by the well known Ronson's Dominion Art Metal Works division and dates to approximately 1965 and done in the period Mid-C...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Sputnik 1960 Space Era Cigarette and Matches Desk Holder in Steel Plastic
Located in Miami, FL
Sputnik space era cigarette holder.
Extremely funny and very hilarious piece, created during the space era back in the 1950s. Crafted in the shape of a Sputnik in black and cream ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
18th Century mahogany and brass telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century mahogany and brass telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London, having a mahogany barrel with a thumb wheel to the side of the main barrel, supported on a solid brass tripod s...
Category
1780s British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th century hairdresser wash basin, Austria Hungary
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A hairdressing wash basin from the beginning of the 20th century.
It was used to wash the head in a hairdresser’s salon.
Material metal, silver-plated or chrome-plated.
It bears sign...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Chrome
From Queen Charlotte, A Rare Miniature Gold Mounted George III Almanac
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A presents from Queen Charlotte given to Ann Dundas, Viscountess Melville, The Viscountess was Queen Charlotte’s Lady of the Bedchamber from 1813 until the Queen’s death in 1818. Lon...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
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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