Collectibles and Curiosities
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
19th Century Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Wrought Iron, Lead, Metal
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Copper
2010s American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Fur
Early 18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper
1940s Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Late 18th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Other
1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Oak
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
1880s Balkan Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Giltwood
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Teak
2010s American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Fur
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Fruitwood, Beech
1990s American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Pine
Early 1900s Canadian Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Plaster
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Fabric, Paper
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Iron
2010s American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Fur
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Copper
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Argentine Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Thread, Fabric
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
1920s Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Felt
Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Iron
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
19th Century English Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
19th Century Russian Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
2010s Dutch Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Platinum
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Velvet, Mahogany
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
1960s Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron, Brass
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Early 1900s French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1990s American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Copper
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.