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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Finnish Architecture Book 'Alvar Aalto and Others', 1975
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1975
- Exhibition of the finnish architecture
- The museum of finnish architecture and Netherlands congress centre
- good original condition
...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Cobalt Blue Italian Crystal Glass Cigar Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly stunning Cobalt blue ash tray perfect for those occasional cigars, 420 or french cigarettes! A compliment to any desk, bar, or smoking room.
...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal
Ettore Sottsass Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flower Vase G
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese Artificial flower vase G by Ettore Sottsass,
edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995.
Limited edition of 12 signed and numered pieces, number 3 / 1...
Category
1990s European Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Hermès Paris, "La Promenade De Longchamps" Square in Printed Silk
By Hermès
Located in Madrid, ES
Description
HERMÈS Paris,
"La Promenade de Longchamps" square in printed silk
twill Square in silk twill printed on a light yellow ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silk
"Cristallino" Crystal Foosball Transparent Table by Adriano Design for Teckell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Cristallino" is a crystal foosball table, designed by Adriano Design and manufactured by Teckell, featuring a tempered clear crystal structure 0.59" th., with beveled and cerium oxide polished corners, a playing field in laminated crystal (molded sheet sloping at the corners) in transparent glass, players made of aluminum, one team in shiny chrome, the other in dark nickel finish.
DIMENSIONS: D. 29.13" (table with rods...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Nickel, Chrome, Stainless Steel, Brass, Aluminum
Late 20th Century Silver Mezuzah Case by Shuki Freiman
By Shuki Freiman
Located in New York, NY
Late 20th century silver Mezuzah case handmade by the artist Shuki Freiman. The base of the mezuzah case is adorned with floral engraving throughout, while the cylinder is decorated ...
Category
Late 20th Century Israeli Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
"Gilt Double Diamond" Gold Leaf Box with Feather Interior
By dlsc
Located in New York, NY
The "Gilt Double Diamond"
This box is a beauty. It is made with sections that are attached by hand. The inner lip is molded to the shape. Then filler is used to cover all of that wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Concert, Silver Brooch by Mirko Basaldella, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
The concert is a silver brooch realized by the artist Mirko Basaldella in the 1950s.
Measures: 2 x 5 cm.
Excellent conditions.
Mirko Basaldella, Brother of Afro and Dino ...
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Vintage Danish Modernist Silver Bracelet with Leaves, AJ Sterling, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A. modernist sterling silver bracelet designed by silversmith Arne Johansen and studio-made circa 1960-70. Hallmarked: Sterling, AJ, Denmark. Reminiscent...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Silver Gilt Torah Finials or Rimonim by Moses Salkind, London, 1925
Located in London, GB
A pair of silver gilt Torah finials or Rimonim by Moses Salkind
London, 1925
Height 41cm, diameter 9cm
Moses Salkind & Co., based on Mulberry St. London, were leading makers of ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Georgia O'Keeffe 'Art and Letters' Book
Located in Bradenton, FL
Georgia O'Keeffe: Art and Letters by Jack Cowart and Juan Hamilton. Published by the National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1989. Softcover. 1st edition. Publi...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Bicycle Figurine by Designer Marcel Wanders
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
This small bicycle was designed by Marcel Wanders for Randstad Group. Randstad Group is big employment agency. Since 2018 Marcel Wanders designs a bicycl...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Kay Bojesen Early Handmade Wooden Oak Elephant Children's Toy, 1950s, Denmark
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Kay Bojesen wooden toy elephant from the early 1950s in patinated oak with an amazing grain. The Elephant was created in 1953 by Kay Bojesen and from the start handmade in his s...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Georgia O'Keeffe Books, Set of 2
Located in Bradenton, FL
Two Georgia O'Keeffe softcover books. A Woman on Paper, published in 1988, 294 pages. The Poetry of Things, published in 1999, 158 pages.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Cabinet of Curiosities Sculptural Wall Shelving Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures and pieces in a wooden shelve.
Made in Spain, circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preservi...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Modern Paris Eiffel Tower French Souvenir Building Metal, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1980s souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A beautiful nice desktop item or jus...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Plaster Jesus Christ Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional religious plaster figure of a virgin.
Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
Cabinet of Curiosities Antique Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster baby Jesus on a wooden stand.
Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950.
Olot has a long tradition in the production of sculptures and religious imagery. The art and industry of religious statuary...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Steel Stamp Coinage Joan Mirò, 1974
Located in Roma, IT
Steel stamp coinage Joan Mirò for Arphila 75 commemorative stamp.
Ref. Yvert et Tellier FR 1395; Stanley Gibbons FR 2034; Unificato FR 1811
Original minting by the artist with ...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Limited Edition Vase O by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese Artificial flower vase O by Ettore Sottsass,
edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995.
Limited edition of 12 signed and numered pieces, number 3 / 1...
Category
1990s European Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Plaster Hand Painted Traditional Figure of a Saint, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional religious hand painted plaster figure of a Saint.
Originally stamped.
Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1940.
Olot has a long tradition in the production of sculptures and religious imagery. The art and industry of religious statuary...
Category
1940s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
Large Hardstone, Quartz, Gold, and Lapis Lazuli Model of an Alpine Flower Bed
Located in London, GB
Large hardstone, quartz, gold, nephrite and lapis lazuli model of an alpine flower bed
Continental, 20th Century
Measures: Height 7cm, width 37cm, depth 27cm
A beautiful objet d'art, this exceptionally fine flower bed model is a 20th century continental precious stone and metal model, made from a host of precious materials and assembled with great poise, skill, and artistry. The quartz base underpinning the miniature garden...
Category
20th Century European Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Gold
Vintage Julie Vos 24K Gold Plate SoHo Link Studded Hammered Chain Bracelet 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage SoHo Link Bracelet by Julie Vos, featuring lightly hammered 24K gold plated oval chain links connected with dark studded connecting links. Toggle clasp.
Studded mixed met...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
“The Big Nude” SUMO Book by Helmut Newton 'Unopened', 1990s
By Helmut Newton, TASCHEN
Located in Renens, CH
“The Big Nude” SUMO book, original edition, signed by Helmut Newton from an edition of 10,000 prints for Taschen.
Please note that our edition is in its original packaging. The book itself has never been opened and has still its original seal.
Helmut Newton’s SUMO...
Category
1990s German Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Dian Malouf 'DLM' Sterling & 14k Gold Modernist Necklace & Bracelet Set
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage Dian Malouf (DLM) sterling & 14k gold modernist necklace & bracelet set. Rare floating 14K yellow gold beads and pearls set in circles of sterling. Bracelet held with a magne...
Category
20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Rare Vintage 1980s Lenci Doll, Serial Number 46
Located in Plainview, NY
The Lenci doll is one of the most beautiful dolls ever made. This rare beautiful vintage original Lenci Doll from 1980s. The doll was purchased from the Nu...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Bronze bracelet and ring set by Uni David-Andersen for D Andersen Norway 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely bracelet and ring bronze set designed by Uni David-Andersen in the 1960s Norway. This jewellery set has a Viking inspired look with rectangular shaped bracelet of connected se...
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Modern Pewter Pendant Necklace Signed R. Landerholm St. George Slaying A Dragon
Located in Toledo, OH
Modern pewter necklace by R. Landerholm. Depicts St. George slaying a dragon. Signed on the back with a crown hallmark. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 1.5" W x 2" H.
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pewter
Metal Virgin Lourdes Memorabilia Figure
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
'Miracle du cierge' Lourde metallic virgin statue.
Made France, circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Five Architects, second edition, 1975, hardcover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five Architects - second edition - 1975 - hardcover
Five architects: Eisenman, Graves, Gwathmey, Hejduk, Meier
Published by Oxford University Press, 1975
by Richar Eisenman, Pe...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Skyward by Richard E. Byrd, First Edition, 1931
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Byrd, Richard E. Skyward. New York: Blue Ribbon Books, 1931. Octavo. First edition, eleventh printing. In original hardcover boards and original pictorial dust jacket. Presented in a new archival slipcase.
This is a 1931 first edition, eleventh printing of Richard Byrd’s Skyward. The book was published in New York by Blue Ribbon Books in 1931. This is the eleventh printing of Skyward, which was first published in 1928. The book is presented in its original hardcover boards and pictorial dust jacket, with a new archival slipcase. Rear admiral Richard E. Byrd (1888-1957) is celebrated as a pioneering American aviator, polar explorer...
Category
1930s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century Antique Brass Judaica Menorah by the Bezalel Academy
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century antique brass Judaica Menorah by the Bezalel Academy, Jerusalem
Israel, c.1930
Measures: 28cm high x 20cm wide x 5.5cm deep
Ma...
Category
Early 20th Century Israeli Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Ettore Sottsass Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flower Vase A
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese artificial flower vase A by Ettore Sottsass,
edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995.
Limited edition of 12 signed and numered pieces, number 8 / 12.
This piece has also been produced as a limited edition with a total of only 12 units.
In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
In 2005, two years before Sottsass’ death, a gold prototype was made and was an award for an international competition for students of design. This is the very same one that Sottsass holds in his portrait.
Ettore Sottsass (14 September 1917-31 December 2007) was an Italian architect and designer of the late 20th century. His body of designs included furniture, jewelry, glass, lighting and office machine design. Sottsass was born on 14 September 1917 in Innsbruck, Austria, and grew up in Milan, where his father was an architect. In 1956, Ettore Sottsass began working as a design consultant for Olivetti, designing office equipment...
Category
1990s European Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Materials Matter Set by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials matter set by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Unique set
Materials: Granite
Dimensions: 11 x 6 x 18 cm
Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product design studio based in London.
The...
Category
2010s English Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Granite, Marble
33 Spare Replacement Button Thread Swatch Fabric Heel Tips Chanel Prada
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 33 set of assorted 100% authentic packs of spare buttons, fabric swatches / patches, thread and shoe heels from a variety of designer clothing items. 4 Prada, 14 Chanel, 1 un-marked, 1 Zara, 1 Dolce & Gabbana, 1 See by Chloe, 1 Gucci...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Authentic LLadro Handmade in Spain Figurine, a Set of 3, Retired Models
By Lladro
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful Authentic set of 3 retired ladies figurines handmade in Spain by LLadro. The set includes:
Figurine 1 entitled " Basket of Love " # 7622 marked in the bottom 1994 coll...
Category
20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Plaster Religious Traditional Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional religious handpainted plaster wall artwork.
Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950.
In original condition, w...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Desk Model Airplane, Private Jet, Scandinavia, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A well-made mounted desk model of an aero plane/private jet. Professionally mounted on an oak stand. Unknown Scandinavian maker, circa 1970-1975. It’s made...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Acrylic, Oak
Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flower Vase S by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese artificial flower vase S by Ettore Sottsass,
edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995.
Limited edition of 12 signed and numbered pieces, number 10 ...
Category
1990s European Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Sailor with Glasses Original Hand Painted Recovery Vanity England Early 20th C.
Located in Madrid, ES
Sailor with glasses - original hand painted recovery vanity - england early 20th century.
Original antique English weather vane in hand painted iron depicting a sailor looking t...
Category
Early 20th Century English Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Tapio Wirkkala Kinetic Silver Moon Hopeakuu Pendant, 1974
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hopeakuu (Finnish: silver moon) sterling pendant designed by Tapio Wirkkala, comprising nine concentric rings that move independently around a small orb at ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Glass Ball Full-Range Stereo Speaker Set W. Travertine Base 'Customizable'
Located in Copenhagen, DK
With the Singularity speaker, the function takes on infinite value. we have built our design up from the most fundamental requirements of the product. Our clear sphere has captured the moment- and has augmented and empowered it- in a stunning work of art that delivers incredible, lucid sound.
The Singularity speaker uses the most foundational materials and nothing else: stone, glass, wood, and the finest-quality full-range speaker driver all assembled and handcrafted in Sweden while designed in Denmark.
We have encapsulated sound's vibrating air inside the crystal-clear sphere, making for a phenomenal sound that is both transparent and present.
This configuration is for a pair of stereo floor...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Travertine, Quartz, Marble, Granite
Cartier France Titanium 18 135 Rimless Sunglasses Eyeglasses Pink Gradient Case
By Cartier
Located in Dayton, OH
Cartier Titanium 18 135 rimless sunglasses featuring pink gradient lenses; serial number 3443005. Leather case, lens wipe, and original box included.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Wooden Traditional Figure in a Niche of a Saint, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional religious signed plaster figure of a saint in a wooden niche.
Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950.
In origina...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Modern "Door Knocker" 14k Yellow Gold Earrings with Ruby, Sapphire and Emeralds
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD "DOOR-KNOCKER" EARRINGS
Each set with a ruby, sapphire and emerald cabochon; marked respectively "VIA" & "14K"
Item # C104245
A playful pair of modernist ea...
Category
20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Haziza Jewel Toned Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Blue Lucite Tic Tac Toe Game
Located in North Miami, FL
This fun never used happy tic tac toe set game is by the lucite artist and sculptor Schlomi Haziza. It is from the 70's and sits its original black box and plastic wrap never touched...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lucite
Twenty-Seven Woods, Chinese Artificial Flower Vase Omega by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese artificial flower vase omega by Ettore Sottsass,
Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995.
Limited edition ...
Category
1990s European Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Limited Edition of 12 Vase Alpha by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese artificial flower vase alpha by Ettore Sottsass,
edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995.
Limited edition of 12 signed and numbered pieces, number 7 / 12.
This piece has also been produced as a limited edition with a total of only 12 units.
In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Ettore Sottsass (14 September 1917-31 December 2007) was an Italian architect and designer of the late 20th century. His body of designs included furniture, jewelry, glass, lighting and office machine design. Sottsass was born on 14 September 1917 in Innsbruck, Austria, and grew up in Milan, where his father was an architect. In 1956, Ettore Sottsass began working as a design consultant for Olivetti, designing office equipment...
Category
1990s European Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Decorative Brahms Cello Sculpture Piece Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Decorative Brahms Violin, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
Brahms was designed to enhance luxurious interiors. A decorative violin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
1950s Faventia Organ Spanish, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
1950s Faventia organ Spanish organ made in Barcelona by: Faventia it is in good general condition, complete and functional.
Good condition.
Category
20th Century Spanish Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Scale Model Vintage Sterling Silver Mercedes 500 K, circa 1980
Located in Bath, GB
Beautifully executed along with it's original solid wooden plinth. Both the sterling silver label and the car have matching hallmarked for 925 silver and the Italian maker mark numbe...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Catalogo E Schede Cassina, 1979
By Cassina
Located in Felino, IT
catalogo e schede Cassina 1979
1 catalogo Cassina 1979, con illustrazioni dei prodotti di: Ponti,Magistretti,Scarpa,Bellini,Deganello.+ 1 schedario con schede dei prodotti di: Le ...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Plaster Virgin Traditional Figure, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional religious plaster figure of a virgin.
Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
Charlie Duke Signed Photograph of Apollo 16 Moonwalk
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an Apollo 16 mission photograph, signed and inscribed by Apollo 16 moonwalker Charlie Duke. The photograph shows Duke collecting lunar samples n...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Curtis Jere Brass Wire Schooner Table Top Sculpture, 1976
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Signed early version C. Jere 1976 Brass Wire Yacht Sculpture, Brass Sailboat Sculpture by Artisan House. Featuring a one piece three dimensional Sloop ...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
23K Gold Leaf and Ostrich Feather Trim Metal Bowl
By dlsc
Located in New York, NY
23K Gold Leaf Metal Bowl Peacock Feathers:
This is a stunner! The asymmetrical shaped bowl offers a beautiful swoop of lines.This bowl feels substantial in t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Lapponia Modernist Silver Bracelet by Björn Weckström, Finland 1970s
By Lapponia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Much sought after vintage 'organic' modern sterling silver bracelet. Fully hallmarked by Lapponia, Finland. Designed during the 1970s by Bjorn Wec...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wooden Religious Cross Traditional Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional religious wood wall artwork of a cross.
Made in Spain, circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
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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