Collectibles and Curiosities
20th Century Luxembourgish Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities
Porcelain
2010s American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Plastic
Late 19th Century Italian Modern Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Terracotta
2010s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Chrome
1970s North American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Chrome
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Plastic
20th Century Luxembourgish Hollywood Regency Collectibles and Curiosities
Porcelain
Early 2000s American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Mid-20th Century French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
1980s European Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1970s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Felt, Ceramic
20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold
1990s Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Glass, Paper
1990s American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1990s Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Glass, Paper
1980s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1960s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Canvas, Paper
1980s German Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold
Mid-20th Century French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Textile, Paper
2010s German Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold
1990s German Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold
2010s German Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold
2010s German Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold
1960s German Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold
2010s German Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold
2010s German Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Platinum
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver, Brass
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Plaster, Wood
1970s Austrian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Plastic
Mid-20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Mahogany
20th Century French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Gold
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Plaster
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Plaster
1980s North American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Stone, Iron
1980s French Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Malachite, Gold
2010s Canadian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Hardwood, Carbon Fiber
1970s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 2000s American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Crystal, Brass
1970s German Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Crystal, Carrara Marble
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.