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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Napoleon III
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 ...
Category

20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver, Other

19th Century French Imperial Eagle Brass Badge Napoleon III Period
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century beautiful imperial eagle badge from Napoleon III period. Crowned eagle with spread wings, standing on an orb cut out with the number 30. Two fixing parts at the back of ...
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Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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

Mail pouch in maroquin rouge, 19th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Red leather pouch to carry or deliver the mail with flap, decorated with gilt fleur-de-lys arabesques. Interior, two pockets, and a smaller one with flap. A folding gusset allows to ...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

19th C. Antique Swiss Cylinder Roll Music Box 6 Tune Airs with Inlaid Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C. Antique Swiss Cylinder Roll Music Box 6 Tune Airs with Inlaid Case and Works Very Nicely. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 5.25" H x 16.75" W x 7.5" D.
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

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

"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...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

19th Century French Napoleon III Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair.
Located in Labrit, Landes
Prayer chair or Prie-Dieu of the period Napoleon III, French, 19th century Exotic wood and velvet with golden braid. Can be recovered to suit your interior. Good antique condition.     
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A Brass Butterfield Type Dial French Early 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
signed Buterfield A Paris., the octagonal dial with hinged gnomon and bird pointer, inset compass and engraved with hour scales, the reverse engraved with towns and their latitudes, ...
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Early 18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Hand Painted Police Officer Stackable Toy
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

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

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

Set of 11 19th Century Bois Durci Portrait Roundels
Located in London, GB
Set of 11 19th century Bois Durci portrait roundels French, 19th Century Largest: Height 1.5cm, diameter 15.5cm Smallest: Height 1cm, diameter 11.5cm This set of 11 panels depicts ...
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

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...
Category

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

"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

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 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

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

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

Iconostasis door depicting the Annunciation, Balkans? 19th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Carved and gilt wood door from an iconostasis representing the Annunciation to Mary by the archangel Gabriel. The word "iconostasis" comes from the Greek εἰκονοστάσι(-ον) (eikonostás...
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1880s Balkan Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Giltwood

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

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

Little 19th Century Notebook with Pencil
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A small antique notebook. At the front cover is a hand painted medallion depicting the Palais Bourse building, the Paris stock exchange. Surrounded wi...
Category

1880s French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Paper

Antique Trade Scale Brass and Painted Cast Iron, France, circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
This trade scale was made in the late 19th century in France. It was a scale used by traders for retail. Brass and painted cast-iron Patina and signs of use which make this antique o...
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III'S BAROMETER
Located in Firenze, FI
This beautiful wall barometer with room thermometer is a highly valuable craftsmanship, attributable to French manufacture and dating back to the period of Napoleon III (approximatel...
Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

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

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

Antique Trade Scale Brass and Cast Iron, France, circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
This trade scale was made in the late 19th century in France. It was a scale used by traders for retail Brass and Cast-Iron Patina and signs of use which make this antique object ver...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair 19th Century Decorative Desktop Signalling Cannons
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair 19th Century decorative desktop cast iron signalling cannons set on carriages with working wheels.
Category

19th Century English Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

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...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Maple, Teak

19th Century Russian Icon from the Moscow School, depicting "Our Lady of Kazan"
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this exquisite and extremely rare Russian icon adorned with a gilt silver oklad, bearing the marks of both the silversmith and the assayer, and measuring 31.5 x 26.5 c...
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19th Century Russian Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 Napoleon III Carved Mahogany Prayer Bench with Green Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions! Crafted in France, circa 1870, the traditional mahogany kneeler sits on...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

19th Century French Table Sundial And Compass
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). Brass sundial with folding gnoman. ...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

French Bamboo & Rattan Doll's Bedroom, Playhouse, ca.1900
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French bamboo & rattan doll's bedroom, playhouse, France, ca.1900. Bamboo, rattan, wicker & fabric. The set consists of a bed, a table, an armchair and a chaise longue. It is in very...
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Early 1900s French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Pocket Watch, 19th century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Magnificent 19th century pocket watch. The glass is detached and bumps at the sides. On the back on the watch, there is a perpetual calendar
Category

1890s French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Antique Trade Scale Brass and Cast Iron, France, circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
This trade scale was made in the late 19th century in France; It was a scale used by traders for retail Brass and Cast-Iron Patina and signs of use which ma...
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron, Brass

COLLECTABLE ANTiQUE FRENCH NAPOLEON III LEATHER & HAND PAINTED CARD GAMES CASE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super collectable antique Napoleon III leather embossed and hand pa...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

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...
Category

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...
Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

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

Antique & Unique Napoleon II Inlaid Burl Box w. Gilt Perfume Flasks / Bottles
Located in Lisse, NL
Incredible workmanship and amazingly intricate, antique Napoleon II box, mid 1800s When it comes to collectible and high value boxes, this little, fit-for-a-king gem from the 1850s is right up there with the rarest and most beautiful we ever saw. We know it should not be THE reason why you would purchase something of this quality and beauty, but with ever fewer craftsman being able to create anything remotely great, the value of this type of antique can...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Scandinavian Modern, Bjorn Weckstrom Silver Ring, for Lapponia, Finland, 1969
Located in London, GB
Bjorn Weckstrom scuptural sterling silver ring, Lapponia, Finland, 1969
Category

20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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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

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Marquetry Game Box, Mother of Pearl
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-nineteenth century Napoleon III marquetry game box is made of rosewood, ebonized pearwood, and thuya and features a central bronze cartouche detailed with mother of pearl inlay. Inside, five removable palisander trays...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

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

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

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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