Collectibles and Curiosities
17th Century European Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Textile
19th Century American Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
1950s Japanese Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
1970s Japanese Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Korean Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Aluminum, Brass
1740s European Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Boxwood
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Marble
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Cast Stone
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Cast Stone
Mid-18th Century Russian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Late 19th Century English Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Late 20th Century Japanese Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities
Clay, Majolica
Late 19th Century German Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Plaster
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold, Silver, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Gesso, Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
1940s Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
18th Century French Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Oak
1880s American Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
Late 20th Century Dutch Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Spruce
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Rock Crystal, Tourmaline
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Rock Crystal, Carnelian, Malachite
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
19th Century Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
17th Century Unknown Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
1930s Japanese Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Aluminum, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
1880s American Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
Late 18th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
1930s Czech Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather, String
Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Early 20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
1940s Australian Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Teak
Early 20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather, Natural Fiber
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather, Natural Fiber
Late 20th Century North American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Chrome
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
19th Century Mexican Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Tin
20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Felt, Faux Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather, Natural Fiber
Early 17th Century French Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
1940s German Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Aluminum
Early 19th Century English Industrial Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Oak
Early 18th Century Norwegian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Burl
1910s American Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Blown Glass, Wood
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.