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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1960s
1970's Vintage Olivetti Lettera 35 Typewriter
Located in San Carlos, CA
Beautiful vintage 1970's Olivetti Lettera 35 typewriter, made in Italy. This typewriter comes with a very cool vintage Olivetti shoulder bag. This typewriter is in very good cosmeti...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1986 Enorme Telephone Handset by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfectly postmodern telephone handset designed by the Memphis Milano master, Ettore Sottsass, and produced in 1986. The Enorme telephone was the result of a collaboration between...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Chic Square Silver Plated Brass Vide-Poche, Hermes Paris 1970's.
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Chic Square Silver Plated Brass Vide-Poche, Hermes Paris , France 1970's. Silverplate Vide Poche or Cigar Ashtray.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Hermès Playing Cards / Cards Game in the Original Box, Vintage, 1970s
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Hermès playing cards in the original box. vintage. Made in France. Both sets are complete and feature gold edges on both decks of cards. A deck of green cards and a deck of orange cards. elegant card back design. Box containing two decks of cards, the backs of these have a decoration of gold-colored horse bits forming circles on a red or green background, gilded edges. Hermes orange box...
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Late 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Sotheby's Chateau de Cornillon, Loire, France, October 2006
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Chateau de Cornillon, Loire, France: Important Gothic and Renaissance Furniture, Works of Art & Textiles. London: Sotheby's, 2006. Softcover. 126 pp. Château de Cornillon i...
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Late 20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1970s Original Gorgeous Playing Cards Box by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original astonishing playing cards box by Piero Fornasetti in walnut wood . It's in excellent condition and includes two packs of vintage Dal Negro cards, 7 dices, and chips. T...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage 1980s Keith Haring Exhibition Catalog
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Keith Haring 1988 Martin Lawrence limited editions catalog: Features 49 color and 19 black and white printed illustrations and also includes an exhi...
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1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

4 Desk Top Model Aeroplane, KLM, Britannia, EvaAir and Emirates
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
4 Desk Top Model Aeroplane, KLM, Britannia, EvaAir and Emirates These are 4 pieces of Aeronautical nostalgia Vintage KLM Boeing 767-300 KLM BRITANNIA 757-200 EVA AIR CARGO CARGO ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Honored Knight of the Order of Vittorio Veneto-Medal in 18Kt Gold 750
Located in Catania, IT
Honored Knight of the Order of Vittorio Veneto framed with two medals. An 18 kt gold 750 medal - 50th Anniversary of Victory and the other medal Cross of the Order of Vittorio Venet...
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1960s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Vintage English Brass, Copper, and Pewter Chess Set
Located in Skokie, IL
Vintage English Brass, Copper, and Pewter Chess Set This is a very fine English brass, copper, and pewter gaming set, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. The chess board is...
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1980s English British Colonial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper, Pewter

An Early Victorian Album: The Photographic Masterpieces, 1st Ed
By Roy Strong
Located in valatie, NY
An Early Victorian Album: The Photographic Masterpieces (1843-1847) of David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson by Roy Strong. Alfred A. Knopf, New York. ...
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1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Nautical Signal Flag In Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical signal flag representing letter I "India". The flag has a sturdy canvas hoist that is fitted with a rope with a manila hemp rope and large wood toggle. The linen field is ye...
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1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen

1970s Japanese Industrial Brass, Bronze and Stainless Steel Search Light Tripod
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A statuesque vintage industrial floor lamp. The stainless steel and brass searchlight has been paired with a timber and bronze tripod to create a bes...
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1970s Japanese Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel

1970s Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 4.08 Carat GIA Certified
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Elegant Diamond Ring with GIA Certified Diamond 4.08 Carat N/VS2 Mid Century Modern Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring With very good polish and symmetry. 11.35 x 8.40 x 4.99 mm. Di...
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1970s North American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

20th Century Italian Solid Silver and Briar Double Bass Player
Located in VALENZA, IT
Double bass player in 800 solid silver. The double bass is in briar with silver details. The double bass bow is in silver. The player and the double bass ...
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1980s Italian Other Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Original Vintage 1966 Austin Cox Chess Set
Located in East Hampton, NY
Marked Austin Enterprises to the bottom of every piece, this wonderful vintage aluminum chess game set from 1966 comes in its original box. The box can be hung on the wall (see im...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

1978 Gibson Estate Fresh ES 335 TD Semi Hollow Body Electric Guitar
Located in Ferndale, MI
Out of long term storage. Very original Gibson ES 335-TD guitar. Td model is equipped with Gibson " dirty fingers " Humbucker . This allows for higher outpu...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Jean-Michel Basquiat The Paris Review, 1989 'Vintage Jean-Michel Basquiat'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat The Paris Review: 1989 The Paris Review book, featuring Jean-Michel Basquiat cover art. Imagery features a reproduction of Basquiat's (untitled) 1982 Jackson. Offset lithograph on double sided art book. Measures approximately: 5.5 x 9 inches; soft cover. Approximately 50pgs. Minor age related wear; in otherwise very good overall vintage condition. 1st edition, 1st printing 1989. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. Highly collectible. Related categories: Jean-Michel Basquiat 1989. Jean-Michel Basquiat book...
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1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Modernist Space Age Clairtone G3 T13 Stereo System with Globe Speakers
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage classic Modernist / Spaceage of high design Clairtone G3 T13 with Garrard turntable all made in Canada.Amazing design.. All functions workin...
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1960s Canadian Space Age Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Jean-Michel Basquiat The Paris Review, 1982 (Basquiat Tuxedo)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat The Paris Review: 1982 The Paris Review book, featuring an interior spread of Jean-Michel Basquiat's "Tuxedo" (1982). Imagery features 8 detailed segments of this esteemed 1982 work. Art book. Offset printed interior images. Measures approximately: 5.5 x 9 inches; soft cover. Approximately 50pgs. Very good overall vintage condition. 1st edition, 1st printing 1982. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. Highly collectible. Related categories: Jean-Michel Basquiat 1989. Jean-Michel Basquiat book...
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1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Carl Auböck Pipe Holder, Austria 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Pipe Holder, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Peter Zumthor 1985-2013: Buildings and Projects Edited by Thomas (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Set of 5 volumes with 856 pages in total, including 278 color and black and white photographs and 341 drawings, sketches and plans. He is undoubtedly one of the most influential cont...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Gardening Russian Guide: Building on Your Homestead - A Treasure, 1J130
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embark on a journey of gardening wisdom with this vintage book, a cherished guide titled "Постройки на приусадебном участке" (Structures on the Homestead), originating from Russia and dating back to 1992. In this thin yet informative volume, author Г.П. Рудаков imparts valuable insights into the art of building on your homestead. While time has passed since its publication, this softcover book remains in good condition, a testament to its enduring relevance and the care with which it has been preserved. Across 62 pages, readers are invited to explore the world of construction on their own property, gaining practical knowledge and inspiration. Though slender in size, this book carries a wealth of tips, ideas, and guidance for creating structures that enhance and complement your homestead. From sheds and shelters to garden structures, the pages within offer a glimpse into the art of practical construction. Perfect for gardening enthusiasts, DIY aficionados, or anyone seeking to elevate their homestead with functional and aesthetically pleasing structures, this book presents a unique opportunity to learn from the past. Embrace the teachings of author Г.П. Рудаков as you explore the nuances of building on your own property. Add this vintage gardening...
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1990s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Porsche Carrera Pedal Car by Giordani
By Giordani
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Porsche Carrera pedal car by Giordani Bologna Italy. A white vintage Porsche toy pedal car circa 1970 - 1980. This old pedal car type Porsche 911 ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

1970s Era Harmon-Kardon 330B with Matching Omni Directional Speakers
By bose
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This item is a classic Harmon-Kardon 330B receiver retrofitted with Bluetooth module and matched with period correct Harmon-Kardon Omni Direction speakers. The Harman-Kardon 330B was...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Alexis Bittar Gem Mounted Lucite Flower Pins, 4
Located in New York, NY
Group lot of four Alexis Bittar brooches, one daisy with gold-tone metal stem, one frosted pink lucite flower pin, one fuschia flower mounted with orange gemstones, and one black luc...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Gold

Revenge of the Pink Panther
Located in London, GB
Original American film poster for Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom's 1978 comedy directed by Blake Edwards. This fabulous art work was only on this Style B US poster. This poster is conser...
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1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Steiff Collectible Teddy Bear Toy Store Kober Vienna exclusive, Vintage Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
The Classic 1920 Teddybear is the perfect gift for every Steiff lover. The teddy bear is made of the finest mohair and is stuffed with wood shavings. This product is not a toy and is...
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1980s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mohair

RONSON 1960 Germany Modernist Cigarette Lighter Box in Cedar & Brushed Aluminum
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist geometric cigarette box designed by Ronson. An exceptional and very beautiful desk box, created in West Germany by The Ronson Co. for Scandia. This piece was made during t...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Tiffany & Co. 1960 Modernist Zippo Petrol Fluid Pocket Lighter 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Pocket lighter designed by Tiffany & Co. Gorgeous luxury pocket lighter, created in New York city by Tiffany & Co, back in the 1960. The lighter's case has been crafted with sharp g...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

The Gauchos: Their Landscape, Customs, Skills, and Luxuries, by Aldo Sessa
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is an Argentine multilingual (English, German, Portuguese and Spanish) coffee table photography book about "Los Gauchos" (cowboys), written by Aldo Sessa and feauturing the p...
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1990s Argentine Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton, Paper

Gold Plated Dupont Pocket Lighter, circa 1980
Located in London, GB
Stylish Dupont Ligne 2 gas lighter in rose gold plate with engine turned design, circa 1980. Each Dupont has a serial number unique to that particular ...
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1980s French Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate

1968 Walnut Yamaha G0 Baby Grand Piano Excellent Soundboard
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Gorgeous 1968 Walnut Yamaha G0 Baby Grand Piano Excellent Soundboard Dimensions : 4'7" Long X 58.5" Wide X 38.5" Tall Gorgeous Yamaha made in Japan in 1968 The soundboard is in gr...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Delft Dutch Windmill Floral Brooch Pin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage brooch pin, crafted from 925 sterling silver, showcases a charming Delft Dutch windmill design adorned with floral accents. Additionally, it depicts a serene landscape s...
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1970s European Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Large Vintage French Cartier Tropical Rare Silk Scarf Pink Irish Linen Pillow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen, Silk

Vintage Navajo KY Sterling Silver Turquoise Coral Cuff Bracelet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Navajo Kathleen Yazzie (K. Y.) Sterling Silver Turquoise Coral Cuff Bracelet. Weights approx 73.7 grams. Dimensions: 3" wide x 1.75" tall metal opening 1 1/2" wide
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1970s American Native American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Vintage 1998 Philip Treacy Bespoke Unused Pheasant Feather Fascinator Hat
Located in London, GB
A stunning bespoke and never worn Philip Treacy fascinator in its original blue box. Original receipt available. The hat is secured onto the head via two metal clips and an elastic...
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1990s British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1970s Pink and White Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Stunning pink and white chess set in Volterra alabaster handmade. Made in Italy, the items are in excellent condition. This chess set is a beautiful piece. So rare to find it i...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Alabaster

book, G.Frattini, Italian design 1988
Located in Felino, IT
Gianfranco Frattini, Italian Design. book. edizioni Biblioteca dell'immagine 1988. edited by Pier Carlo Santini-reserved edition for Acerbis International ( 160 copies) , with accomp...
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1980s European Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Brian Bijan Hot Air Balloon Table Top Sculpture in Copper, Brass & Stone
By Brian Bijan
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Brian Bijan Attributed Hot Air Balloon Mixed Media Table Sculpture. Featuring a handcrafted, welded mixed metal sculpture in Copper, Iron coated Brass and Basalt, with tethered early...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Brass, Iron

1990s Vintage Italian Vivid Green Murano Glass Small Cactus Plant in Gold Pot
Located in New York, NY
1990s Italian highly collectible Venetian glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Formia, in a lifelike organic modern...
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1990s Italian Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

1980s Vintage GUCCI Gold Plated Necklace Perfume Bottle Stick Pendant NOS in Box
Located in St. Louis, MO
From the exuberant 1980s, this new old stock, in the original box vintage Gucci gold plated perfume bottle necklace / pendant is ready to be worn for the first time. Perfume tube has...
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1980s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Nautical Signal Flag In Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical signal flag representing letter "G", "Golf". The flag has a sturdy canvas hoist that is fitted with a manila hemp rope and wood toggle. Fitted to a custom shadowbox frame wi...
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1980s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen

1968 2001 A Space Odyssey
Located in Bath, GB
A sought after superb copy of the first edition of Arthur C. Clarke's most important sci-fi novel. The first U.K. edition, first impression. In the original unclipped dust wrapper....
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1960s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1981 George's Marvellous Medicine
By Roald Dahl
Located in Bath, GB
A fine first edition of Roald Dahl's beloved children's novel about a boy named George, who replaces his grandmother's medicine with a hazardous concoction. The first edition, first...
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1980s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1982 Watership Down
Located in Bath, GB
A signed copy of the scarce 10th Anniversary edition of Richard Adams's beloved novel. The very scarce 1982 edition of Adams's novel, published to celebrate it being a decade since ...
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1980s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1963 On Her Majesty's Secret Service
Located in Bath, GB
The first impression of the tenth 007 novel, another thrilling espionage novel following the exploits of James Bond. The first edition, first impression of this work. Gilbert's bin...
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1960s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1970’s Monumental Think Big Crayons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare set of 1970's Monumental Crayola Crayons by Think Big. Set of 6. Heavy plastic frame with thick paper label. Comes with original tags and paperwork. Excellent vintage condi...
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1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic, Paper

Oyster Perpetual Datejust Gold Watch, Jewelry, 70s
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding Rolex made in yellow gold, 18 carats. All the characteristics are detailed below... if you want to know any other information, do not hesitate to contact us. Model OYSTER PERPETUAL DATEJUST 6917 - Movement: Automatic mechanical...
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

1975 Amphigorey Fifteen Books by Edward Gorey
Located in Seguin, TX
Amphigorey: Fifteen Books by Edward Gorey Published by Berkley Windhover, New York, 1975. Edward St. John Gorey was an American writer, Tony Award-winning costume designer, and art...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

The Blues Brothers
Located in London, GB
Original British film poster for the classic 1980 comedy starring John Belushi, Dan Akroyd. This film was directed by John Landis. This poster is conservation linen backed and it wou...
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1980s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Richard Wagner the Man His Mind Music Ring Cycle Book - Set of 3
Located in Seguin, TX
Richard Wagner: The Man, His Mind and His Music; Ring Resounding; The Perfect Wagnerite: A Commentary on Wagner's Ring Cycle by Robert W. Gutman; John Culshaw; Bernard Shaw, Publish...
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1970s American Victorian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage 1974 Woodstock Handmade Houses Book
Located in Seguin, TX
Woodstock Handmade Houses by Robert Haney, David Ballantine. Published by Ballantine, new York, 1974. Illustrated softcover binding, many photos, shelf and edge wear.
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1970s American Rustic Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Clear Glass Sculpture of a Classic Porsche 911, Racing Car Memorabilia
Located in Milano, IT
Little but realistic miniature model of a classic Porsche 911 - most likely a "G Model" from the late 1970s/early 1980s. It is made in pressed clear glass, and is rich in details, to...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal

BIG Original poster by Tomas Salamon - Playbo's world / Baťa , 1992
Located in Praha, CZ
- artist: Tomas Salamon - newly framed, limited edition - (silk-)screen printing, serigraphy jr
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1990s Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Paper

4 Vintage Empirical Embassy Flags, Commonwealth, Ensign, Oak Mount, Union Jack
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 4 vintage Empirical embassy flags. A Commonwealth, cotton official flag upon an oak mount, dating to the mid 20th century and later. Comprising the classic United Kingdom Union Jack, the Australian red ensign for Merchant Navy use, the Canadian red ensign with earlier green maple...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Alfred Stieglitz's Camera Notes Book
Located in Seguin, TX
Alfred Stieglitz's Camera Notes by Christian A. Peterson. Published by Minneapolis Institiute of Arts with W.W. Norton, Minneaplolis, New York, 1996. Illustrated softcover binding,...
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1990s American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Outdoor Lore Survival Wilderness Skills Books - a Pair
Located in Seguin, TX
Set of 2 books about outdoor and wilderness survival and skills. Complete Book of Outdoor Lore by Clyde Ormond. Published by Outdoor Life, Harper & Row, New York, 1964. On Your Ow...
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1960s American Rustic Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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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