Collectibles and Curiosities
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
20th Century French Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
1750s Irish Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold Leaf
1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1950s French Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Ceramic
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Ceramic
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Bronze
Late 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Alpaca
21st Century and Contemporary European Georgian Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather, Paper
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Porcelain
1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Oak
1810s English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Collectibles and Curiosities
Stoneware
1910s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Ceramic
1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Oak
1890s European Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Ceramic
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Copper, Spelter
1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Walnut
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze, Wire
Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
1790s Scottish George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century European George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather, Paper
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Spelter
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Glass, Wood
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Oak
1910s North American Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
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.