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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Antique Art Deco Medical, Pharmaceutical or Apothecary Inspired Desk Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique desk or table clock has no maker's marks, but is presumed to have been made in the United States in approximately 1920 in the period Art Deco style. The cock face is don...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Shagreen and Silver Cigarette / Small Cigar Case
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Exquisite shagreen cigar case with silver collar. Expands for differing lengths of small cigar or cigarettes. Made in the U.K. in the 1900-1920´s. It has the stamp of the retail sho...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shagreen

Mid-Century Modern Cabinet Console Record Player attributed to Ico Parisi design
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Cabinet Console of the 1930s in burr walnut and walnut flame applied veneered. Cabinet with two shelves, the upper with central flap drawer with internal turntable Record...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

1930s Art Deco Race Car Metal Model, Highly Detailed, Collectible Decorative
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Model Car - Art Deco Race Car - Man Cave Collectible A highly detailed, extremely attractive model of a classic racecar, replica of the miniature-engine scale models used...
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2010s Dutch Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stainless Steel

Art Deco Ashtray Stand, Chrome and Bakelite, Demeyere Belgium, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco ashtray stand, smoke stand, smoke standing ashtray, floor ashtray, cocktail smoker stand. An ashtray on a stand made from chromed metal and bakelite. Made in the 1930s by the Belgian Company Demeyere. Is also stamped in the ashtray. The chrome and bakelite are still in very beautiful condition. This ashtray stand is also still complete with all his accessoires: the stand with on top the holder for a pack of matches, a bakelite conical container with a bakelite ashtray in which has a valve with handle to open, so the cigarette ends fall in the container and all the beautiful finishing knobs. This original Art Deco smoke stand...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Ashtray Stand, Chrome and Bakelite by Demeyere, Belgium, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco ashtray stand This beautiful and rare Art Deco Ashtray Stand from the 20s/30s is in the streamline modern art deco style. The designer of this extraordinary object has succ...
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Iron, Chrome

S. T. DuPont Gatsby Paris Cigarette Lighter with Original Box and Papers
Located in High Wycombe, GB
S. T. DuPont Gatsby Paris Cigarette Lighter with Original Box and Papers Booklet stamped at purchase 2016 Stamped 1LY8N84 DuPont PARIS, Made in France on base.
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2010s French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

S.T. Dupont Briquet De Poche LD Plaque Gas Cigarette Lighter With Original Box
Located in High Wycombe, GB
S.T. Dupont Briquet De Poche LD Plaque Gas Cigarette Lighter With Original Box and Papers Stamped 100NL95 No 2294 Made in Paris, France Purchase receipt shoes 4/2/1995 Goldsmith...
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20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

Round Bronze Wall Plaque Depicting a Suffering Christ in Tears by Sylvain Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
Small yet impressive, circular bronze sculpture of Jesus, in deep relief. Having sold many works of religious art we immediately noticed the tears that are on this Christ wall pla...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Large Art Deco Bronze Holy Heart Sculpture Wall Plaque by Sculptor Sylvain Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautiful bronze Art Deco Christ wall sculpture. Some works of religious art depict Christ in terrible agony, but this symmetrical specimen from the European Art Deco era i...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

French 1930 Art Deco Cigarette Dispenser Mechanical Box Of A Parisian Moor Kiosk
Located in Miami, FL
Mechanical cigarette dispenser and musical box. An exceptional and very beautiful desk piece, created in France during the art deco period, back in the 1930. This rare mechanical ci...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

A very large vintage 1920s Stirling silver and marcasite snake brooch
Located in Central England, GB
This stunning very large oversized piece of jewellery is finely made in silver marked 925 for Stirling quality. It is made in the form of a snake and is beautifully hand set in marc...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Antique Amber and Gold Cigar Holder with 830 Silver Etui early 20th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Caliber 11 mm (or 0,43 inches) Mouthpiece. By German or Baltic maker, unmarked besides Swedish purity hallmarks. The early 20th century was a period of great change and innovation, y...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Silver

Art Deco Wood and Metal Airplane Aviation Propeller Model, France 1930s
By Anthoine Art Bois
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stylish Art Deco wood airplane propeller model mounted on a geometric wood and metal display. This Art Deco model airplane is in solid wood with a lovely warm patina. It has one larg...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Copper

Antique Art Deco English Hat Mold on Stand
Located in Houston, TX
English wood hat mold on wood stand. Men’s brimmed hat with leather and rope detail circa 1910-1920
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

Antique English Hat Mold on Stand
Located in Houston, TX
English wood hat mold on wood stand. Men’s brimmed hat with leather detail circa 1910-1920
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique 1920s love birds silver and enamel marcasite set brooch
Located in Central England, GB
This delightful beautifully made 1920s silver brooch (unmarked, but tested) depicts a pair of exotic love birds on a leafy stem. It is a fine delicately made example which is hand d...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Cartier 1926 Tom Pouce Ladies Lighter 18kt Gold Bronze Champlevé Emerald & Lapis
Located in Miami, FL
Mughal ladies Tom Pouce lighter designed by Cartier. Fabulous and extremely rare ladies cylindrical gasoline lighter. Created in Paris during the art deco period by the house of Cartier, back in the middle of the 1920's. This miniature Tom Pouce lighter, takes its name from the classic short fairy tales by the Grimm's brothers, Tom Thumb (Tom Pouce being the French translation). It was crafted with Champlevé colored enamels over rustic bronze and accented with details in yellow gold of 18 karats. Embellished with natural lapis lazuli and an emerald. The main outside body is decorated with organics elements and figures of red and blue birds. Gorgeous look and surely a great conversation piece which is accompanied by the round Cartier red box. Champlevé, in the decorative arts, is an enameling technique or an object made by the champlevé process, which consists of cutting away troughs or cells in a metal plate and filling the depressions with pulverized vitreous enamel. The raised metal lines between the cutout areas form the design outline. Emerald: Accented on top in a bezel setting, with 1 square faceted cut of a natural green emerald of about 0.15 carats. Lapis: Mount with 1 flat round cabochon cut, carved from lapis lazuli of about 1.25 carats. Birthstone: Emerald for the month of May. Weight: 21.95 Grams, (14.07 Dwt). Measurements: Have a diameter of 16 mm and a height of 33 mm (0.63 x 1.30 Inches). Hallmarks Stamped with the maker's mark, the serial numbers, the French taxation mark for luxury items BL inside a rectangular cartouche and signed, "CARTIER 5554", stamped with matching cases numbers, 13 & 13. Ministere Des Finances Lighter Tax 1911-1945 Note: On 10th December 1910 the French state adopted a new tax regulations on all devices indented to produce spark or fire by friction, or by any other means, and of the combustion of a flammable substance. Since 1st January 1911 every lighter in France that was intended for sale in the French market had to be taxed and adequately marked. To confirm that the excise duty was paid to the Ministry of Finance a special duty metal plate (stamp) was attached (usually welded) to the lighter by the lighter manufacturers. The fees charged by the French state were high but the tax rates levied by the state were varying depending on the type and finish of the lighter. Following tax rates were used: 2 French francs for common pocket lighters, 5 Fr for pocket lighters made of silver, 20 Fr for luxury pocket lighters (e.g. made of gold), 5 Fr for common table/desk lighters (over 10 cm), 10 Fr for table/desk lighters (over 10 cm) made of silver, 50 Fr for luxury table/desk lighters (over 10 cm) made of gold or platinum. Between 1911 and 1916 a simple copper plate was used which had the date 1911 engraved. Later, between 1916 and 1945 a new plate (undated) was introduced with the letters "C" and "I" (stands for indirect taxes) and a profile of Mercury (patron god of financial gain, commerce and messengers) with an inscription "Ministère Des Finances" (eng. Ministry of Finance). Two shapes were used for the plate – oval for table lighters, the other one for pocket lighters. Additional to the two duty plates a marking "BL" (Briquet de Luxe, eng. luxury lighter) was introduced in 1926. It was a small hallmark which was considered as more discreet and applied only on luxury lighters like Quercia or Lancel. It is worth to mention that France was not the sole country where lighters were taxed and marked with special plates...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, Bronze, Enamel

Encyclopedie Des Arts Décoratifs Et Industriels Modernes, Complete in 12 Volumes
Located in New York, NY
First edition, complete in 12 volumes, of the Encyclopedie des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernest au XXeme Siecle, published by Imprimerie Nationale, Office Central D'Editions ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

18-Karat Gold Art Deco Cigarette Case
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A solid 18-karat gold case with geometric Art Deco lines, this cigarette case has lines textured along the exterior and is completed with a complex grid pattern in the center. It has...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Scandinavian Modernist Natural Madiera Amber Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Striking, large Scandinavian Modernist natural transluscent madiera amber and substantial sterling silver pendant necklace 20th Century This piece feels more like an art object with ...
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20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver, Other

Original poster Loterie Nationale 9E Tranche 1940 by Artist Derouet Lesacq
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1940, France - framed - original, no reprint - Artist:Derouet Lesacq - Lithograph printed in colour jr
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper, Glass

IMCO Julius Meister 1000 Ifa Storm Thumbwheel Mechanical Lighter In Solid Brass
Located in Miami, FL
IMCO mechanical lighter made by the Julius Franz Meister Company. This is an amazing authentic petrol lighter original from the art deco period. This industrial piece was originally designed and patented by Hans Silverknopf and was made in Austria back in 1925-26 by the Julius Meister Company, JMCO commonly know as IMCO. This is the final 4th model storm thumbwheel, called IFA-1000. It was crafted in solid polished brass and is fitted with mechanical sliding elements. This lighter has the rare sub-variety in the snuffer, is rounded and domed on top. The function is very simple, the metallic wheel on the lighter, when pushed down by one's thumb, will rub against the ferrocerium to produce a scorching spark. Simultaneously, the petrol vape is released, which is vaporized (depressurized) as soon as it exits the container. This lighter is near mint, is original not a reproduction and has been cleaned and polished to bring back his original splendor. IMCO The company was founded by Julius Franz Meister in 1907, the Julian Meister Co. (JMCO/IMCO) began as a button and metal goods factory in Vienna. Bernhard Silberknopf became a company partner during 1911. The factory began manufacturing lighters after World War 1. The first lighter model, the "Imko Feuerzeug" was patented in 1920 and several other models were produced during the early 1920s based on this patent. Hans Silberknopf patented the design for the famous "Ifa" Sturmfeuerzeug in 1925. IMCO produced other several models based on this patent. The design was copied by multiple U.S. and Japanese companies during the 1930s and 1940s and countless replicas have been produced. Frequently deceptively characterized as "trench lighters...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Cut Steel

Stunning Hand Carved Art Deco Era Bust Sculpture of an Olympian w. Laurel Wreath
By Otto Poertzel 1
Located in Lisse, NL
Solid wooden bust of an Olympic champion by (professor) Otto Poertzel (1876 - 1963). This stunning bust of a young male athlete is of museum quality and condition. Both the geometrical design of the wooden base and the fresh and energetic look and feel of this young male Olympian breath the spirit of the roaring twenties. You will hardly ever come accros a better proportioned, a more realistic or more 'soulful' bust than this wonderfully patinated athlete. It takes an incredibly skilled artisan to be able to create a piece of this quality, because it simoultaniously breathes both energy and serenity. For the mouth, nose, eyes and ears to also be of such perfection makes this antique an...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Alfred Dunhill Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, circa 1930
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Sterling silver cigarette case with decorative enamel face. Art Deco design. The case is beautifully enameled in a blue and black geometric pattern with a silver finish. The interior of the cigarette case is marked "Alfred Dunhill Paris...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Horse on Wheels Toy Framed Painting
Located in Antwerp, BE
Framed painting of a papier mache horse toy on wheels. A paper mache - cardboard ride on toy horse - pull toy - horse pull toy with a boy on top. The boy wears a stylish blue costum...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas, Plaster, Wood

Norwegian Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet by David-Andersen 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely and classic modernist style sterling silver bangle bracelet by David Andersen, Norway 1960s. The armring can be adjust to fit any preference you wish and are suitable for both...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco by Victor Arwas, 1st Edition
Located in Bradenton, FL
Art Deco by Victor Arwas, hardcover book with dustjacket. First edition, published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. of New York in 1980. Printed and bound in Japan. 416 Illustrations, includ...
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1980s Japanese Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Authentic Art Deco Black Bakelite Bangle Bracelet with Sterling Accent
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Black Bakelite bangle bracelet with sterling silver band adornment. Measures: 2 3/8" inside circumference.   
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bakelite

Wiener Werkstaette Arts And Crafts, Beaded Bag, by Maria Likarz-Strauss, c 1919
By Wiener Werkstätte, Maria Likarz
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional, rare pouch bag with abstract bead embroidery in bright orange, beige, dark brown and white, crocheted at the upper edge, cords as drawstrings with olive-shaped wooden be...
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1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Animal Skin, Goatskin, Silk, Beads

Swagger Stick from The Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Swagger Stick from The Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment Superb vintage Military swagger stick The Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment Malacca cane. The cane has slight curve ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cane

Climax Streamline 1930s American Art Deco Train Car Ashtray and Drink Stand
Located in Buffalo, NY
W.J. Campbell designed this art deco cocktail smoker in 1934 for the Climax Machinery Company of Indianapolis. The smoke stand and ashtray feature a circular ring which doubles as a ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Copper, Steel, Chrome

German Art Deco Desk Top Barometer and Weather Station
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
German Art Deco desk top barometer and weather station. German desktop barometer, thermometer and hydrometer. This station is unsigned and made...
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20th Century German Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Vintage Alfred Dunhill 24K Gold Plated Lighter Florentine Pattern Switzerland
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rare Vintage Iconic Alfred Dunhill Gold Plated Lighter made in Switzerland.This beautiful Dunhill Rollagas 24k Gold Plated Florentine Pattern Li...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco Ashtray Stand, Chrome and Bakelite by Demeyere, Belgium, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco ashtray stand This beautiful and rare Art Deco Ashtray Stand from the 30s/40s is in the streamline modern art deco style. The designer of this extraordinary object has succ...
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron, Chrome, Metal

Art Deco Nudy Lady Thermometer
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Celluloid nude lady Art Deco thermometer.
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20th Century Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Vanity Dunhill Lighter, 1930, England
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Vanity Dunhill lighter 1930 England Circa 1930 Origin England It works with benzine (gasoline) Works. In very good condition It has a compartment f...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Original WWI 1917 Brass Button Polisher
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Original WWI 1917 Brass Button Polisher The polisher is in excellent working condition it has an age darkened patina, a unique piece designed for use by the army This collectable it...
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1910s Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

ANTIQUE PERSIAN ASHTRAY WiTH CRANBERRY GLASS TRIANGLE INTERNAL TRAY
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, super decorative antique Persian Oriental Ashtray with lovely Cranberry glass internal tray A ...
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20th Century European Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood

Machine Age Art Deco Doctors or Bathroom Floor Model Scale Weigh Master by Hanso
Located in New York, NY
Great Machine Age, American Art Deco floor scale, Weigh Master by Hanson. The scale is fully functional, it shows cosmetic wear to the paint finish, and th...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Danish Modernist Silver Plate Ashtray or Incense Burner by Carl Cohr, 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Egg-shaped silver plated brass ashtray or incense burner. Titled The Smile, it was designed and manufactured by Carl Cohr in Fredericia Denmark. Stamped Cohr, Denmark, 1950s.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver Plate, Brass

Ronson Newark 1929 Art Deco Steel RonDeLight Table Lighter Black & Blue Lacquer
Located in Miami, FL
A ball table lighter designed by Ronson. Very beautiful RonDeLight Junior desk lighter, created in Newark United States by Art Metal Works Inc. for The Ronson Co. during the art dec...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel, Chrome

Louis Kuppenheim 1930 Germany Art Deco Set of Case & Vesta Box In .900 Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco set of case and vesta matches box by Louis Kuppenheim. A beautiful set comprising of a case for cigarettes and a vesta box for matches. This suite was created in Germany du...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Chrome and Metal Ashtray Stand Round Base 1930s France, Two Available
Located in Miami, FL
We offer two of Art Deco ashtray stands on heavy round base in chrome and metal. Due to age and use they show wear and dents, but both are func...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Chrome

French Art Deco Michel Dufet ashtray
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original French Art Deco ashtray circa 1930 by Michel Dufet in bi-color wood.
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20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

"FritzHansen-Furniture" Catalog, 1963
Located in New York, NY
Hardcover catalog of Fritz Hansen furniture featuring work by Arne Jacobsen, Borge Mogensen, Hans Wegner, Verner Panton, Kaare Klint, Karen and Ebbe Clemmensen, Kristian Vedel, Mogen...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Globe from Dietrich Reimers. Germany 1930's
By Dietrich Reimers 1
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
Globe by Dietrich Reimers berlin in the 1930's Made of papier mache with a wooden foot.
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Propeller Plane in Carved Wood and Metal
Located in Tilburg, NL
Art Deco Propeller Plane in Carved Wood and Metal Sometimes you find a piece that is just right…. This Art Deco propeller plane is a wonderful example of a fun and easthetic object....
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

ANTIQUE ITALIAN LIBERTY ART DECO CAST IRON AND IRON GATE Early 1900s
Located in Madrid, ES
ANTIQUE ITALIAN LIBERTY CAST IRON AND IRON GATE Early 1900s Liberty era gate in good condition. Very solid and heavy HEIGHT 300 cm WIDTH 190 cm WEIGHT 450 kg MATERIAL Wrought iron ...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Antique British Hong Kong Wicker & Leather Fishing Creel or Basket with Straps
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique fishing creel or basket is unsigned with respect to the maker, but originated from the British Hong Kong and dates to approximately 1920. The basket is composed of...
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Rene Mercier French Art Deco Mother & Child Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Beautiful French Art Deco mother & child statue by René MERCIER, France, 1930s. Wood. Hand carved.. Height : 16.1"(41cm), width : 9"(23cm), depth : 9.8"(25cm). A perfectly made and m...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Hand Painted Police Officer Stackable Toy
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice 1950s wood painted Danish police officer stackable toy, a rare find great to display, simple and unique. The top comes off and you can remove each part.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Art Deco Ashtray Stand, Chrome and Bakelite by Demeyere, Belgium, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco ashtray stand This beautiful and rare Art Deco Ashtray Stand from the 30s/40s is in the streamline modern art deco style. The designer of this extraordinary object has succ...
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Iron

Antique Art Deco Hayne Watch Co Ladies 18K 17J Platinum Trim Wrist Watch
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1920's ladies' art deco wrist watch by Hayne Watch Company, 17 jewels, Swiss works. Platinum Trim / 18K white gold case. Squared oval shape with intricate art deco styling - et...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Platinum

Fine Pair French Abalone & Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning pair of French Opera glasses made from gilded brass, all intact and original. The glasses are clad in alternating Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Sterling Silver Darts Trophy - Hallmarked in 1938
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1938 by A. L. Davenport, this Sterling Silver Darts Trophy, is modelled as three darts and presented on its original base. The trophy measures 9.75"(25cm)...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

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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