Collectibles and Curiosities
Early 1900s Canadian Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1990s American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
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
Late 18th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
1940s Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Oak
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Teak
1990s American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Plaster
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Fruitwood, Beech
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Pine
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Mid-20th Century Argentine Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Thread, Fabric
Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Copper
1920s Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Felt
20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
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
1910s European Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Copper
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
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
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
1990s American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Alabaster
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
1890s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Steel
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1930s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Zinc
2010s American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Fur
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Ceramic, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Art Glass, Wood
1970s North American Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Plaster
2010s American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Fur
1890s American Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Beads
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Alabaster
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Hardwood
Early 2000s American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Late 19th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Alabaster
1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Cane
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.