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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Louis XV
Engraved Ashtray by Orrefors
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A substantial and sculptural engraved glass disc-form ashtray.
Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Scandinavian Modernist Natural Madiera Amber Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Striking, large Scandinavian Modernist natural transluscent madiera amber and substantial sterling silver pendant necklace 20th Century This piece feels more like an art object with ...
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20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver, Other

Norwegian Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet by David-Andersen 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely and classic modernist style sterling silver bangle bracelet by David Andersen, Norway 1960s. The armring can be adjust to fit any preference you wish and are suitable for both...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Louis XV Corner, Cube Sans Fond Marquetry, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV corner, marquetry of different types of wood in bottomless cubes, Saint-Anne gray marble, France, 18th century
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18th Century European Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

Nocturlabe Silver Metal Jacob Senebier Paris XVIII sec.
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Nocturlabe in silver-plated and eng...
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1780s French Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate

Brass Vintage Clip on Earrings by Anna Greta Eker, Norway, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Midcentury brass clip earrings with a dark purple glass stone in the middle with a cut rock shape. Designed by Anna Greta Eker, Norway, 1960s. A typical couple of vintage earrings re...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Brass

"FritzHansen-Furniture" Catalog, 1963
Located in New York, NY
Hardcover catalog of Fritz Hansen furniture featuring work by Arne Jacobsen, Borge Mogensen, Hans Wegner, Verner Panton, Kaare Klint, Karen and Ebbe Clemmensen, Kristian Vedel, Mogen...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Scandinavian Modernist Natural Deep Madeira Amber Sterling Silver Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Large Estate Scandinavian Modernist natural deep madeira translucent amber and sterling silver statement ring. 20th Century Organic form statement ring featuring an artistic sterling...
Category

20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver, Other

Long Silver Necklace by Marianne Berg for Uni David-Andersen, Norway, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely silver necklace by designer Marianne Berg for Uni David-Andersen 1960s Norway. This is a two-section longer pendant with Viking inspired patterns on a long silver chain neckla...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Svenskt Tenn, Strandvagen 5, Stockholm: samtliga möbler och textiler
Located in New York, NY
Svenskt Tenn catalog featuring the furniture, lighting, and botanical-print textile and wallpaper designs of in-house architect/designer Josef Frank. Published in the early 1950’s, t...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Danish Modernist Silver Plate Ashtray or Incense Burner by Carl Cohr, 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Egg-shaped silver plated brass ashtray or incense burner. Titled The Smile, it was designed and manufactured by Carl Cohr in Fredericia Denmark. Stamped Cohr, Denmark, 1950s.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

"Man of Mercury" Bracelet by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia
Located in Toledo, OH
This bracelet is part of the space silver series by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia. This design was called the "Man from Mercury". This Scandinavian modern cuff bracelet is marked 925 ...
Category

1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lovely Set of 6 Scandinavian Wooden Danish Vikings, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fantastic collection of 6 different Scandinavian Vikings. Measures: The largest is 33.5 cm high. The others are 22 cm, 18 cm, 13.5 cm and 9 cm high.
Category

1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood

Kay Bojesen Jointed Monkey Toy Danish Modern Teak
Located in San Diego, CA
Kay Bojesen articulating and jointed teak monkey. Bought from the original owner who had it in the early 1960s. Nice color and patina the cords are loosely sold AS/IS.
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Teak

4 Vintage 1950s Teak Danish Viking Soldier Figures Mid-Century Collection
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Set of Four, incomplete. The shortest one is missing one arm and one spears. Another taller one is missing a spear. The tallest one is 5.25 inches tall.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Teak

Lovely Set of 7 Scandinavian Wooden Woodpecker Corkscrews, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Set of 7 Scandinavian Wooden Woodpecker Corkscrews + 2 WIne Corks, 1960s
Category

1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1950's small wooden monkey - Kay Bojesen style
By Zoo Line, Kay Bojesen
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Small vintage 1950's wooden monkey by Kay Bojesen. In nice original condition - beautiful patina on the wood - one piece of the monkeys left hand is missing. See pictures. You can e...
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1950s Japanese Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hardwood

Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel, Sofa Table
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A beautiful piece of Classic Scandinavian Modern design, fits perfectly in the hand feels good and the function is as good as the form as it always should be.
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak, Teak

Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
Located in Dayton, OH
Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely d...
Category

Early 20th Century American Louis XV Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fruitwood, Rosewood

Grande Bilancia Italiana in Ferro su Capitello Scolpito 1800 a Due Piatti
Located in Milan, IT
Alta quasi 51 inches, questa grande bilancia italiana del XIX secolo è realizzata con un capitello corinzio intagliato a motivi folgiati, scolpito con foglie di acanto e laccato, u...
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Early 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron, Metal

FRENCH STYLES: Furniture & Architecture - Bajot, Paris - 19th C. Folio Book
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique black cloth hardcover book w/ gilt lettering and decorated interior boards and end papers. FRENCH STYLES: Furniture and Architecture - 1500 Examples - Structural and Orname...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Hans Bolling Teak Duck Sculpture by Torben Orskov
Located in San Diego, CA
Large teak duck by Hans Bolling for Torben Orskov. Marked on the foot.  
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Teak

1970s German Sputnik Barometer Tabletop Sculpture Mid-Century Modernist Orb
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very clean example, estate fresh to you. Wonderful design by Huger of W.Germany.
Category

1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Silver Scandinavian Modern Bracelet by Björn Weckström, Lapponia, 1971
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern Finish silver bracelet in silver by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia, 1971. Weckstrom's work is famous for his unique patination treatments and surface textures. Me...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Kay Bojesen, Vintage Early Large Monkey, teak and limba wood, stamped, 1950s
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
This is a vintage early example of the largest production monkey, designed by Kay Bojesen in 1951. Constructed from teak and limba wood, the joints are articulated allowing the monk...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Teak

Small Louis XV Style Burlwood Three Drawer Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage burlwood miniature three drawer chest. A perfect little book rest or drinks table. All drawers lined with printed Florentine paper.
Category

20th Century Italian Louis XV Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Burl

Set of Three Midcentury Danish Vikings Figures by Jacob Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three midcentury Danish Viking figures made of mixed woods by Jacob Jensen, circa 1950s. The figures are in good vintage condition and measure: 5...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Teak, Walnut

Miniature Three Drawer Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming three drawer miniature Louis XV style chest of drawers. Place next to a chair as a book rest or drinks table. Would also make a nice jewelry chest.
Category

20th Century Italian Louis XV Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century French Louis XV Upholstered Carved Walnut Prayer Kneeler Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Crafted in France, circa 1960, the traditional kneeler built of walnut, sits on turned legs over a scal...
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Scandinavian Modern Necklace by KE Palmberg for Alton ca 1960's
Located in Örebro, SE
Cool scandinavian modern necklace by KE Palmberg for Alton ca 1960's. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use. Measurements: length ca 48 cm, width 6,8 cm...
Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrust...
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Scandinavian Modern Silver Brooch and Screw Back Earrings, Victor Jansson -1964
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern silver brooch and screw back earrings by Victor Jansson, Sweden -1964. Signed with makers mark. Measurements brooch:...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Walking stick/cane in teak an maple by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Walking stick designed by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel. Produced by Kold's Savvaerk in Denmark during the 1950s. This example made from solid teak in the stem with a tip of walnut and lamin...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Maple, Teak

Scandinavian White and Molded Porcelain Madonna on Teak Panel, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Scandinavian white hand molded porcelain Madonna on teak panel, 1960s. The white porcelain makes a wonderful contrast to the teak. Perfectly formed, very delicate and expressive. ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain, Teak

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Mahogany Prayer Bench with Velvet Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Crafted in France, circa 1960, the traditional mahogany kneeler sits on ...
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pleyel Chinoiserie, Louis XV Style with Red Chinese Lacquer & 24 Karat Water Gil
Located in New York, NY
Klavierhaus Pleyel Chinoiserie, Louis XV Red "chinoiserie" Parcel-Gilt Gran Piano. An important French red-painted ad parch-gilt decorated grand piano i...
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Lacquer

Set of Three Like New Mid-Century Danish Vikings Figures w/ Box by Jacob Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three like new mid-century Danish viking figures made of mixed woods with original box by Jacob Jensen, circa 1950s. The figures are in excellent vintage condition and measure...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Teak, Walnut

Rare 1955 Helsingborg Exhibition Cigarette Holder+Ashtray Stig Lindberg Domino
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A rare two piece set, commemorating the Helsingborg Exhibition of 1955, and only produced for one year, for this exhibit. No Gustavsberg collection is complete without something fro...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Early 18th Century Tuscan Prieu-Dieu/Kneeler Walnut and Olive Wooden Listra
Located in Firenze, FI
This kneeler bases its beauty on simplicity and elegance in poplar veneered in walnut and olive. Typical manufacture of a Tuscan craftsman, it is influenced by the rigid and linear ...
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Early 18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Olive, Walnut

19th Century Limestone Holy Water Font
Located in Zedelgem, BE
19th century Beautiful little holy water font in limestone (Italian church).
Category

Late 19th Century European Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Limestone

Kay Bojesen Monkey, Danish Design, 2000s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kay Bojesen monkey, originally designed in 1951. Made of teak and limba wood. Danish design. The monkey is a classic gift for baptism, graduatio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Lapponia Modernist Silver Bracelet by Björn Weckström, Finland, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Much sought after vintage 'organic' modern sterling silver bracelet. Fully hallmarked by Lapponia, Finland. Designed during the 1970s by Bjorn Weckstrom....
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Scandinavian Modern Silver & Amber Necklace & Armring by Niels Erik From Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish modernistic pendant necklace with matching armring designed by the Danish silversmith Niels Erik From circa 1960-70. The original neck-ring is comprised of a single bend st...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Danish Modernist Ring, Pendant & Armring in Pewter & Pink Stones, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Art jewelry set consisting of a pink gem set bangle, ring and pendant in pewter. We recon that the pink stones is either rose quartz or moonstones. This set was handmade during the 1...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pewter

Saara Hopea-Untracht: Life and Work
Located in New York, NY
Monograph on renowned and prolific mid-century Finnish designer Saara Hopea-Untracht, written by her husband, the American metalsmith, educator, and writer...
Category

1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Scandinavian Modern, Bjorn Weckstrom Silver Ring, for Lapponia, Finland, 1969
Located in London, GB
Bjorn Weckstrom scuptural sterling silver ring, Lapponia, Finland, 1969
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Walking Stick / Cane by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel, by Kold's Savvaerk, Denmark
Located in Hägersten, SE
Walking stick designed by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel. Produced by Kold's Savvaerk in Denmark during the 1950s. This example made from solid afromosia in the stem and laminated teak in the...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Teak

Original Danish Piet Hein "Solitaire" Teak Board Game Complete Set Vintage 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Vintage "Solitaire" board game designed by Piet Hein for Danish wood manufacturer Skjøde, Skjern. Both the board and the pegs are made from teak. Designed and made ca. 1960s. This piece comes including the original leather bag for storing the pegs and the original instructions in Danish, German and English attached to the bottom. Marked on bottom: Piet Hein Skjøde...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Teak, Wood

Original Danish Kay Bojesen Toy Wagon "Family Trip", Colorful Beech Wood, 1950s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Kay Bojesen´s "Family Trip" is one of his most loved wooden toy designs. This set is original vintage. It consists of wagon and 4 family members: mother, father and two children. ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Beech, Paint

PH Grand Piano Vintage Model 'mid 1930's' by Poul Henningsen, Modern, Sculptural
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This PH Grand Piano, from around the mid 1930's is an excellent-conditioned vintage instrument. It was in 1930 that this instrument was first designed b...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

19th Century French Marquetry Miniature Sample Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century French marquetry commode de maitrise, or miniature sample commode. Made veneer of mahogany with pine and beech as a secondary w...
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beech, Mahogany, Pine

Holger Bäckström and Bo Ljungberg for Akvamatik Ab. Ultima Ashtray
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Holger Bäckström and Bo Ljungberg for AKVAMATIK AB, Tranås, Sweden. ULTIMA ashtray in steel, Swedish design. Approx. 1970s. Polished aluminium. Excellent condition with minor sig...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Lapponia Modernist Silver Bracelet by Björn Weckström, Finland 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Much sought after vintage 'organic' modern sterling silver bracelet. Fully hallmarked by Lapponia, Finland. Designed during the 1970s by Bjorn Wec...
Category

1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Danish Viking Figure by Jacob Jensen Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
A super rare mid-century Danish viking figure by Jacob Jensen, circa 1950s. The figure is in very good vintage condition and measures 2.25"W x 2"D x 3.25"H. Our viking is made of a maple and walnut with a bronze long spear; it is signed on the underside. I have been collecting Danish wood toys...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Christmas Ornaments by Georg Jensen Collectibles Series, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Christmas ornaments designed by Georg Jensen for the Collectibles series. Both ornaments are in brass gilded with 24-carat gold. Measures: 7" High x 6" Wide and approximately 1.19 ...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Rectangular Bronze Brooch by Uni David-Andersen for D.a. Norway 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely bronze brooch designed by Uni David-Andersen for David Andersen AS in the 1960s Norway. The broch has a Viking inspired look with a rectangular shape and geometric patterns. A...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Carved and Incurved Oak Bas Relief Plaque of St Luke, circa 1720
Located in Dallas, TX
A magnificent display of mastery level woodworking, this antique oval plaque of St Luke was not only carved in bas relief, but it has an incurved shape. The concave plaque has severa...
Category

1720s French Louis XV Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Steel

Mid-Century Danish Viking Figure
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and well made mid-century Danish viking figure made of mixed woods, leather and faux fur, circa 1950s. The figure is in very good vintage co...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Faux Fur, Wood, Teak, Walnut

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.

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