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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Vintage Master "Ferrari Formula" Testarossa Phone, 80s Miami Vice Era Telephone
Located in Milano, IT
It may not be white, but Miami Vice vibes are guaranteed with this funny and rare "Ferrari Testarossa" telephone! Reproducing what appears to be an early Monodado version of the icon...
Category
1980s Hong Kong Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
In Stock in Los Angeles, Marc Jacobs Illustrated by Grace Coddington
By Phaidon
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Marc Jacobs Illustrated (Hardcover) by Grace Coddington
In stock in Los Angeles
A unique monograph of over 50 collections created by the fashion desi...
Category
2010s American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
20K Caplain Leaf Metal Bowl Natural Guinea Feather Crystals
By dlsc
Located in New York, NY
20K leaf metal bowl with guinea feathers and jet crystals
This tripoint bowl offers a beautiful balance of lines. This bowl has a nice weight to it, it feels substantial in the ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf
20K Silver Leaf with Crystals Embossed Leaves Metal Bowl
By dlsc
Located in New York, NY
20K:bowl embossed leaves with crystals.
This bowl is an artisanal special piece. A primmer is applied to smooth out the surface then it is sanded, this process is repeated 2-3 times...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf
Billiard Game Set with Cue Balls and Triangle by Impatia
By IMPATIA
Located in Milan, IT
With each collection, Impatia aims to explore design through different perspectives. Among a strong focus on developing one of kind game tables, it is just as equally important to focus on the accessories. As a result, Impatia offers a range of luxury game accessories that complement each table perfectly. Extending the use of high-quality materials and Italian craftsmanship each accessory set is carefully thought out and designed to perfection.
This modern game set is perfect for any billiard lover. Handcrafted in Italy by artisans, the Filotto billiard set...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
GUFRAMINI Miniature Cactus by Drocco & Mello - 1stdibs New York
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The miniature Cactus, one of the radical design symbols par excellence. Gufram offers its fans a version identical to the original designed by Drocco and Mello in 1972. The mini mold is perfectly identical to the full-scale design and shows 2165 dimpled areas that decorate the stem and the arms of this otherworldly coat rack. The color was obtained by carefully studying the original green color to reproduce it, giving design enthusiasts a chance to own, albeit in a reduced version, a limited-edition design piece that is now sold out.
As if in a fairy tale, the Gufram icons have become smaller and have now turned into Guframini! The most radical Italian design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
GUFRAMINI Little Bocca Miniature by Studio 65
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The little Bocca, drawing from the exact proportions of the original version, maintains the sinuous feel and sensuality of a woman’s lips, exactly as intended by Studio65 which designed it in 1970. But, unlike her big sister, she has decided to get rid of her fabric dress and be coated just like her other two little friends. This visionary and glamorous sofa has inspired artists and photographers as a much-photographed protagonist and the centre of attention in exhibitions all over the world. Now, it will become a sassy accessory in the most cutting-edge homes.
As if in a fairy tale, the Gufram icons have become smaller and have now turned into Guframini! The most radical Italian design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Foam
Maharam Bear by PIN-UP
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bear by PIN-UP
008 Nightfall
Initially created for PIN–UP’s Fall/Winter 2016/2017 issue, the Bear is handmade by a small-scale Canadian produc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Hermanos Calavera Jefe in Oiled Mahogany by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak
In Stock in Los Angeles, Green Rabbit Mini Portable Charger
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rabbit Mini power bank battery charger
In stock in Los Angeles
Power bank. You can carry Rabbit MINI in your bag as an external battery for yo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Modern Leather Backgammon Chip Set by Impatia
By IMPATIA
Located in Milan, IT
With each collection, Impatia aims to explore design through different perspectives. Among a strong focus on developing one of a kind game tables, it is just as equally important to focus on the accessories. As a result, Impatia offers a range of luxury game accessories that complement each table perfectly. Extending the use of high-quality materials and Italian craftsmanship each accessory set is carefully thought out and designed to perfection.
This modern game set is perfect for any backgammon lover. Hand-crafted in Italy by artisans, the backgammon game set features a rectangular box made from genuine Italian leather with a complete set of chrome chips with a magnetic element for easy stacking. The game set also includes a premium set of leather dice shakers...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Westinghouse Shortwave Radio in French Polished Mahogany Case
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Westinghouse combination shortwave radio, the French polished mahogany case housing a tube movement with multiple radio settings, made and signed by Westinghouse. This rad...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Traditional Religious Plaster Figure: Virgin of Timeless Elegance
Located in Barcelona, ES
Behold the grace and elegance of this traditional religious plaster figure, depicting the Virgin with timeless beauty. Crafted in a traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa ...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
Set of 8 Udall & Ballou Enamel Matchbox Holders with Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 American Modern sterling silver matchbox holders, ca 1920. Retailed by Udall & Ballou in New York. Rectangular with open ends; sides have cutout tubes. On each is applied en...
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Decorative Brahms Cello Sculpture Piece Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Decorative Brahms Violin, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
Brahms was designed to enhance luxurious interiors. A decorative violin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
In Stock in Los Angeles, Light Blue Rabbit Mini Portable Charger
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rabbit mini power bank battery charger
In stock in Los Angeles
Power bank. You can carry Rabbit MINI in your bag as an external battery for your smartphone or any other device.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Alexis Bittar Gem Mounted Lucite Flower Pins, 4
Located in New York, NY
Group lot of four Alexis Bittar brooches, one daisy with gold-tone metal stem, one frosted pink lucite flower pin, one fuschia flower mounted with orange gemstones, and one black luc...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Gold
Danish Modern Hand Painted Police Officer Stackable Toy
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice 1950s wood painted Danish police officer stackable toy, a rare find great to display, simple and unique. The top comes off and you can remove each part.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
In Stock in Los Angeles, Grey Kong Mini Portable Charger
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Kong mini power bank battery charger
In stock in Los Angeles
Easily transportable, Kong MINI becomes a Stand hugging the mobile phone and a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
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...
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hermès Sterling Silver Stirrup Cufflinks Box Paris France 21th Century
By Hermès
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing a pair of exquisite Hermès stirrup cufflinks crafted from sterling silver, accompanied by their original box. Made in the 21st century, these cufflinks epitomize the time...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Hermanos Calavera Conquistador in Oiled Mahogany by Miguel &Ilse Silva for Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera(...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood, Mahogany, Wood
GUFRAMINI Pratone by Ceretti, Derossi & Rosso - 1stdibs New York
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The mini Pratone® plays with the juxtaposition of a "large-small" proportion by reducing to 7/8 the giant Pratone that was designed in 1972 by Ceretti, Derossi, and Rosso, and exhibited that year at the MoMA as part of the Italy: The New Domestic Landscape exhibition. Just like the original version, the base of the "mini" sculpture shows the writing ‘Pratone’ on one of the sides, and 42 soft stems stretching in different directions complete the radical look of this little icon.
As if in a fairy tale, the Gufram icons have become smaller and have now turned into Guframini®! The most radical Italian design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
GUFRAMINI Miniature Cactus by Drocco & Mello
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The miniature Cactus, one of the radical design symbols par excellence. Gufram offers its fans a version identical to the original designed by Drocco and Mello in 1972. The mini mold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Foam
Set of Three Midcentury Danish Vikings Figures by Jacob Jensen
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
Teak, Walnut, Wood
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...
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
John Hardy Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Cabochon Crystal Earrings
By John Hardy
Located in New York, NY
Stunning estate pair of John Hardy diamond, 18K yellow gold, sterling silver and cabochon crystal earrings
Provenance: from the estate of a noted New York City psychiatrist and colle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ring 925/- Sterling Silver and 18 ct. Gold
Located in Münster, DE
A ring from Tiffany & Co. made of 925/- sterling silver and 18 ct. yellow gold that is as special as it is designed for everyday wear. The yellow gold element is wrapped around the s...
Category
1980s North American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Silver
Plaster Religious Baby Jesus Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a baby Jesus.
Embodied within this exquisite plaster figure, portraying the beloved infant Jesus, is a sacred aura of tradition.
Crafted in ...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
Modern Design in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1890-1990 Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Modern Design in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1890-1990 Hardcover Book.January 1, 1990 by R. Craig Miller (Author).The exceptional and wide-ranging modern design collections of Th...
Category
20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Estate David Wysor 18K Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
David Wysor 18K yellow gold and sterling silver cable twist huggie hoop earrings with omega clip backs
Signed Wysor, 750 for 18K gold and 925 for sterling silver
Designed for non pie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Porsche Carrera Pedal Car by Giordani
By Giordani
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Porsche Carrera pedal car by Giordani Bologna Italy.
A white vintage Porsche toy pedal car circa 1970 - 1980.
This old pedal car type Porsche 911 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Humanscale 1/2/3 a Portfolio of Information Sizes People Seating Considerations
Located in Seguin, TX
Humanscale 1/2/3; A Portfolio of Information: Sizes of People, Seating Considerations and Requirements for the Handicapped and Elderly. Human Engineering & Design by Niels Diffrient...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Modern White and Gold Seashell Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
White and gold tone seashell bracelet with fold-over clasp closure.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
"The Second World War, " by Winston Churchill
Located in Austin, TX
The Second World War by Winston Churchill from Houghton-Mifflin Company, Boston.
A vintage edition of Winston Churchill's six-volume memoir, The Second World War, for which he was a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pair of Italian Armillary Spheres Vane began 20th Century H: 80cm
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Italian Armillary Spheres Vane began 20th Century
material: iron and stone
HEIGHT 80 cm
DIAMETER 60 cm
WIDTH 60 cm
DEPTH 85 cm
good conditions
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Iron
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
Post Modern Contemporary Menorah in Blue Anodized Aluminum by Luigi Del Monte
Located in Troy, MI
Ultramodern "Flat Arch" menorah by Italian designer Luigi Del Monte 1999
Featured in the MoMa gift catalog and design store Winter 2000
Sleek design in blue anodized aluminum with i...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
The Industrial Heritage of the United States French Book by Louis Bergeron, 2000
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
Le Patrimoine Industriel des Etats-Unis (The Industrial Heritage of The United-States), French book by Louis Bergeron and Maria Teresa Maiullari-Pontois, 2000.
Since the creation of ...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Green Malachite Cufflinks 22.5 Karat Yellow Gold 1980's France
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Elevate your style with these luxurious Green Malachite Cufflinks, meticulously crafted in 22.5 Karat Yellow Gold, straight from the fashion houses of 1980s France. Each cufflink boa...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Malachite, Gold
ANCIENT FORM OF FRENCH HATS early 20th Century Maillard Allie
By Europa
Located in Madrid, ES
ANCIENT FORM OF FRENCH HATS early 20th Century
from the Maillard Allie brand in wood and metal.
Small defects, not tested.
Dim.: 19 x 29 cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
The Newport Inflatable Stand-Up Paddle Board (ISUP) by Beau Lake
By BeauLake
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
The world's most beautiful paddle boards by Beau Lake.
Designed and built in Canada, THE NEWPORT ISUP
Blending mid-century style with modern performance, The Newport iSUP is built...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood, Carbon Fiber
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...
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Brass
New Forms Architecture in The 1990s First Edition Hardcover 1997
Located in North Hollywood, CA
New Forms Architecture in The 1990s First Edition Hardcover 1997.This is the first edition hardcover book "New Forms - Architecture in The 1990s" Introducing a captivating addition t...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Marc Jacobs Safety Pin And Crystal Necklace
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and intricate jewerly piece by Marc Jacobs. This incredible piece of jewerly is created in brass and crystals. The gold tone juxtaposed with the gray-blue crystals in saf...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Satua di Pinocchio di grandi dimensioni anni '70
Located in Roma, IT
Statua di pinocchio realizzata in legno degli anni '60 di grandi dimensioni braccia snodate dipinto a mano in buono stato di conservazione
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
STRATEGO Chessboard in Walnut by Lorenzo Di Giovanni for Teckell
By Teckell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stratego chessboard, designed by Lorenzo di Giovanni and manufactured by Teckell, features an extra-clear crystal top with a solid marble base, available in three options: Calacatta ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Carrara Marble
STRATEGO Chessboard in white by Lorenzo Di Giovanni for Teckell
By Teckell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stratego chessboard, designed by Lorenzo di Giovanni and manufactured by Teckell, features an extra-clear crystal top with a solid marble base, available in three options: Calacatta ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Carrara Marble
German modern metal and plastic table lighter T2 by Dieter Rams for Braun, 1970s
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in MIlano, IT
German modern metal and plastic table lighter T2 by Dieter Rams for Braun, 1970s
Cylindrical table lighter mod. T2 in knurled metal. The flame supp...
Category
1970s German Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1950's small wooden monkey - Kay Bojesen style
By Kay Bojesen, Zoo Line
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...
Category
1950s Japanese Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood
Teckell T1.1 Crystal 9-foot Pool Table in Light Bronz by Marc Sadler
By Teckell, Marc Sadler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Teckell T1.1 pool table with light bronze trim lures in both design aficionados and top players. The light dances across its handcrafted glass surfaces and glimmers when it strik...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Bronze
Teckell T1.1 Crystal 9-foot Pool Table in Black by Marc Sadler
By Teckell, Marc Sadler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
T1.1 Black pool table with black trim lures in both design aficionados and top players. The light dances across its handcrafted glass surfaces and glimmers when it strikes the black ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Teckell T1.1 Crystal 8-foot Pool Table in Light Bronz by Marc Sadler
By Teckell, Marc Sadler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Teckell T1.1 pool table with light bronze trim lures in both design aficionados and top players. The light dances across its handcrafted glass surfaces and glimmers when it strik...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Aluminum, Bronze, Stainless Steel
Large Travel Agency Airplane from the 70s 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Large travel agency airplane from the 70s. Very nice airline airplane: Malaysia. Wings and metal base are removable. Excellent condition. Measurements: 1...
Category
20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Jack Vandell 14 Karat Gold & Emerald Polo Mallet Brooch or Pendant
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage brooch or pendant was made by the well known Jack Vandell studio of the United States and dates to approximately 1970 and done in a Modern style. The piece is composed o...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
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...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
George Harrison "The Concert For Bangladesh" Post Concert Program August 1, 1971
Located in Incline Village, NV
Offered here is the paper bound program for the August 1st, 1971 iconic charity concert, put on by famous Beatle band member, George Harrison,and produced by world renowned music producer, Phil Spector; to raise money for the impoverished people of Bangladesh impacted by flood devastation created by a typhoon at the time. It was the first fund raising concert of its kind, to be followed in later years by Willie Nelson and Neil Young's Farm Aid concerts.
George Harrison was joined by other famous rock n' roll celebrities such as Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Leon Russell...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Art Over 2500 Works from Cave to Contemporary by Nigel Ritchie Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art: Over 2500 Works from Cave to Contemporary by Nigel Ritchie Hardback Book. 2008.The definitive visual guide to over 2,500 paintings and sculptures from around the world, from pre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
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.
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