Collectibles and Curiosities
1980s Hong Kong Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Plastic
2010s American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Crystal, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Hardwood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Plastic
2010s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Mahogany
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Plaster
Early 20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Plastic
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Gold
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Plastic
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Hardwood, Mahogany, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Foam
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Teak, Walnut, Wood
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold, Sterling Silver
1980s North American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold, Silver
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Plaster
20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Plastic
1970s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Late 20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Stone, Iron
20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver, Other
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Aluminum
Early 2000s French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1980s French Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Malachite, Gold
20th Century French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Hardwood, Carbon Fiber
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Stone, Brass
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 2000s American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Crystal, Brass
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Crystal, Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Crystal, Carrara Marble
1970s German Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1950s Japanese Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Crystal, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Crystal, Aluminum, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Crystal, Aluminum, Bronze, Stainless Steel
20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Late 20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1970s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
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.