Collectibles and Curiosities
19th Century Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1920s American Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Tin
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1920s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Laminate, Paper
1880s American Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Stone
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Antler, Wood
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Silver
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Teak, Walnut, Wood
Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Iron
Late 18th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Late 19th Century Swiss Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Bone, Wood
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Tin
20th Century German Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Composition
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Tin
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Tin, Steel
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Tin
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Stone, Brass
1960s European Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Wire
20th Century Indian Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Bone, Paint
Late 20th Century North American Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Late 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Steel
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Silver
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Wire
1970s Vietnamese Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Wire
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Wire
20th Century Indian Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Bone, Paint
Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Copper
Late 20th Century North American Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Tin
20th Century American Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Organic Material
20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
20th Century American Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary French Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Late 20th Century Indian Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Glass, Wood, Paper
1920s American Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather, Velvet, Plaster
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
1920s Folk Art Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Glass, Wood, Paper
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Glass, Wood, Paper
Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper, Wood, Glass
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary French Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary French Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Glass, Wood, Paper
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.