Collectibles and Curiosities
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Ash, Walnut, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Stainless Steel
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Plastic
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver Plate, Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Teak
Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Teak, Walnut
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Sheet Metal, Tin
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Other
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Plastic, Fabric
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold Plate
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Aluminum
2010s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Ceramic
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Steel, Chrome
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Bakelite
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Ceramic, Wood
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Plastic, Maple
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Travertine, Marble, Metal, Steel, Chrome
1940s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
1690s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Oak
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Steel, Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Chrome
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver, Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Marble
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Aluminum, Steel
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.