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The Well Adorned Home Making Luxury Livable
Located in New York, NY
Renowned interior designer Cathy Kincaid's first book provides a fresh approach to combining classic and contemporary design with a refined sensibility.
Known for her carefully nuanced color palettes and attention to detail, Cathy Kincaid creates warm and gracious interiors. Her worldly taste in collecting art and furnishings, her intricate layering of patterns, and the customized details--from trelliswork to lacquered surfaces--she applies to every room are hallmarks of her style. Presented are varied residences, ranging from a ship captain's cottage and a 1920s Spanish Colonial to a bucolic farmhouse and a family house in the country...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case, c.1892
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th Century Victorian solid silver & enamel cigarette case, of slightly curved rectangular form with rounded corners, depicting horses mounted with jockeys at the start...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Silver, Enamel
Antique Print of a Statue of a Boy by Knight, 1835
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Boy extracting a Thorn'. Old print of a statue of a boy, extracting a thorn. Made after a statue by Piranesi. This print originates from 'One Hundred and Fifty ...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Anni & Josef Albers Equal and Unequal Book
Located in New York City, NY
A spectacular and unprecedented visual biography of the leading pioneers and protagonists of modern art and design
Josef - painter, designer, and teacher - and Anni Albers - texti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Man and Chair 'Furniture Book, Catalogue', 1970 / Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970, Grafia, Brno
- czech language
- original condition, see the photos
- 47 pages
- many pictures of seating furniture by Czech designers
- jr.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Roberta Di Camerino Bag Brass Velvet 1965 Italy
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Milano, IT
Roberta Di Camerino.
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Velvet
Rare Modern Design in the Home, Milena Lamarová / Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1965
- designer : Miroslav Rada
- Artia Praha
- English version
- original condition, see the photos
- 207 pages
- many beautiful pictures
- jr.
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Print of a Fortified Mosque and of Nobility in Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia, 1874
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print Indonesia titled 'Een versterkte Missigit' and 'Atchineezen'. Antique print depicting two scenes in Indonesia. Originates from 'De Oorlog tusschen Nederland en Atchin' ...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Print of Mount Carmel, a Coastal Mountain Range in Northern Israel, 1837
Located in Langweer, NL
German Antique print titled 'Aussischt vom Berge Carmel'. View of Mount Carmel, also known in Arabic as Mount Mar Elias. Originates from 'Meyers Universum...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Print of a Ruin in Peru, South America, 1857
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print of a ruin in Peru. This print originates from 'Die Kunstwerke vom Alterthum bis auf die Gegenwart, oder, Wegweiser durch das ganze Gebiet der bildenden Kunst : enthalt...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Print View of Tula, the Sheffield of Russia, Near Moscow, Russia, 1811
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'View of Tula, the Sheffield of Russia, in the approach from Moscow'. View of Tula, Russia. This print originates from 'Travels in Various Countries of Europe, A...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Print of Jacobite Drinking Glasses by Gibb, 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Three Jacobite drinking glasses'. Chromolithographic plate originating from 'The Royal House of Stuart. Illustrated By ...
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19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Print of Phineus, Son of Poseidon or Phoenix, 1733
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Phinée délivré des Harpyes (..)'. This print depicts Phineus delivered from the Harpies by Calais & Zethes. Phineas was said to be a son of Poseidon, or of Phoenix, and had the gift of prophecy. Zeus, angry that Phineas revealed too much of the plans of the gods, punished him by blinding him and setting him on an island with a buffet of food. However, he could eat none of it because the harpies, vicious, winged women, stole the food out of his hands right before he could eat. This continued until the arrival of Jason and the Argonauts...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Denby Pottery Tennis, Rackets Lemonade Jug, c. 1890
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Tennis-themed Lemonade Jug.
A rare "Denby" pottery tennis themed lemonade jug. The tennis ceramic has an applied panel decorated, in relief, with two crossed lawn tennis rackets, three balls and a lawn tennis net...
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1890s British Sporting Art Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Ceramic
Rare Antique Engraving of the University City of Leiden, The Netherlands, c.1625
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Leijden in Hollandt'. Old print of the city of Leiden, the Netherlands. This print originates from 'Thesaurus philopoliticus oder Politisches Schatzkästlein'. T...
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17th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Very Rare Antique Print of the Kings Celebrations in Pegu, Myanmar, 1682
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate: 'Konings feesten tot Pegu.' (Kings celebrations in Pegu.)
On this plate: 1. The King. 2. And the Queen, sprinkling water on each other. 3. Their children. 4. Officers. 5. ...
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1680s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of the Mediterranean, Telemachus' Journey, Publ. Early 18th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Carte des voyages de Télémaque.
Description: Antique map of Telemachus journey, the son of Odysseus and Penelope (Greek mythology ). This map appeared for the first time, e...
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Early 18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Property of H.J. Joel, Esq. Christie's on Thursday, April 17, 1980
Located in valatie, NY
European and Chinese Porcelain, Objects of Art, English and French Furniture: The Property of H.J. Joel, Esq. Removed From 15 Grosvenor Square, W.1, Which was Sold at Christie's on T...
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1980s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Vintage Mah Jong Set, Chinese, Velvet, Gaming Case, Bamboo, Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Mah Jong set. A Chinese, velvet covered gaming case with bamboo tiles, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Appealing 144-pie...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
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Bamboo
Antique Map of India, Afghanistan, Balochistan and surroundings by Lowry, '1852'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'India, Afghanistan, Beloochistan, Birmah & C'. Four individual sheets of India, Afghanistan, Baluchistan and surroundings. This map originates from 'Lowry's Table...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Original Antique Engraving of a Chinese Temple, 1736
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Temple Chinois'. Old print depicting a temple in China. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Made after J.C. Philips.
Condition: Very ...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Hand Colored Antique Map of the Department of Eure, France
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Dépt. de l'Eure'. Map of the French department of Eure, France. This region of France is home to Giverny, where impressionist Claude Monet’s home and garden can...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Print with Views of Shiraz, Southwest Central Iran, 1711
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Gezicht van 't lant Zji-Raes - Gesicht buiten Zji-Raes'. Old print with views of Shiraz outside the city gates, and one view of the mountainous Shiraz region. This print originates from 'Cornelis de Bruins...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
English Pearlware Pottery Miniature Cottage Moneybox
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A charming and rare antique English, probably Yorkshire, pearlware pottery miniature cottage moneybox dating from the early 19th century. The small cottage stands raised on a stepped...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Pottery
Anatomical Model of the Human Ear by Somso, 1950s
By Somso
Located in Naples, IT
Didactic model of the human ear, materiale plastico, made in 1950s by Somso, a German company active since the second half of the nineteenth century, known as an excellence in the de...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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PVC
Island Whimsy Designing a Paradise by the Sea
Located in New York, NY
Author Celerie Kemble
A house by the sea should be a house of dreams. Where windows and doors are thrown open to the ocean, and gusts of cool, salty air turn us all into kids again--buoyant and joyful. Spending childhood days on the beach and in the magical, romantic chaos of her family's rambling house internationally renowned interior designer Celerie Kemble has a deep-rooted connection to the sun and surf. However, in the summer of 2004, Kemble laid eyes on a wild swath of jungle in the Dominican Republic next to minty-blue water and an endless stretch of golden sand, she fell madly in love. Over many years, she designed a home away from home there, an island retreat--a clubhouse and a grouping of family homes and guesthouses--suffused with light and air, full of indoor and outdoor rooms for relaxation. In her latest book, Island Whimsy, Kemble recounts the deeply personal and creative journey of designing Playa Grande and bringing this labor of love to life.
The chapters of this book are organized around the different ways Kemble sought to braid her family's story into the larger landscape of Playa Grande and to provide inspiration, joy, and respite to all who come. "Fantasy" looks at the way she used whimsical, dreamlike elements--from the latticework cabanas by the pool to the lamb statues...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Decorative Antique Print of Tomb Objects from Egypt, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print depicting various tomb objects including a sarcophagus, statues and an embalmed bird. Originates from the first Dutch editon of an interesting travel account of Northe...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Large Collectible Art Book “Michelangelo: The Complete Sculpture”, 1982
Located in View Park, CA
An absolutely sublime collectible coffee table book: « Michelangelo: The Complete Sculpture. » Printed and bound in Japan by Abrams, 1982. With text by Frederick Hartt (though the bo...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of Southern Palestine by Bachiene, 1763
Located in Langweer, NL
"Antique map of the south part of Palestine. This simplified map shows the most important cities of the Jewish Land. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Made by ...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Mickey Mouse / Lights Out
Located in London, GB
Original artwork (ink and gouache)
from Mickey Mouse annual, Mickey and Friends 1951. The annual was printed in 1952. It is the from page 45 titled Lights Out...
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1950s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paint, Paper
Antique Map of France under the reign of Henry III by Zannoni, 1765
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map France titled 'Carte de la réunion des Comtés d'Evreux et d'Alencon (..)'. Beautiful old map of France. This map originates from 'Atlas Historique de la France Ancienne e...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
UAM: Union Des Artistes Modemes (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A large and comprehensive book about this group which was founded in 1929 and was active for about thirty years, it consisted of a group of decorative artists and designers. Many of the great designers became members - such as, Pierre Chareau, Rene Herbst, Eileen Gray, Rob Mallet-Stevens, Charlotte Perriand Jean Prouve, Jean Puiforcat, Raymond Templier and Jean Fouquet...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Archibald Knox for Liberty and Co Silver Buckle, Birmingham, 1902 - 3
Located in Central England, GB
A Rare Archibald Knox for Liberty and Co Silver Buckle
A rare silver buckle designed by Archibald Knox for Liberty and Co’s Cymric range. It appears in Dr. Stephen Martin's book, Archibald Knox second edition, page 270. It is probably one of Knox’s most desirable and accomplished buckle designs and shows the influence of Talwin Morris...
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20th Century English Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
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Silver
At Home in Rio, First Edition
Located in Bradenton, FL
At Home in Rio by Paulo Thiago De Mello, photographs by Reto Guntli and Agi Simoes. Published by The Vendome Press of New york in 2006. Printed in Spain....
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Early 2000s Spanish Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of Russia by N. Sanson, 1705
Located in Langweer, NL
A strongly engraved map of European Russia showing its political divisions, major topographical features, cities and towns. Extends to the Sea of Azov and the tip of the Caspian Sea ...
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Early 18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Lucian Freud a Life
Located in New York City, NY
A breathtaking visual biography of Freud, told through his own words, unpublished private photographs, and painted portraits
This unprecedented look at the private life of Lucian ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of Spain and Portugal by Levasseur, '1875'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte générale de l'Espagne et du Portugal (..)'. Large map of Spain and Portugal. This map originates from 'Atlas de Géographie Moder...
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Late 19th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Berto Lardera Book
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage hardback coffee table book featuring the work of sculptor, Berto Lardera. Introduction by Michel Seuphor, published in 1960. First edition, 143 p...
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1960s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Made in Italy Sound Amplifier, Dove-Gray Ceramics, Customizable Speaker, 2022
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Description
This is an amplifier compatible with all smartphones in which the speaker is positioned at the bottom, near the microphone. It will allow you to increase the volume of your smartphone by 15/20 decibels!
European Design Patent filed n. 005778529
Materials
Handmade in 100% Italian ceramic and non-toxic glazes, i.e. free of lead and other substances harmful to the health of workers (as required by EU regulations).
METHOD OF USE
Just insert your smartphone in the appropriate space and start your favorite music to hear it clear and loud at home, outdoors or wherever you want! It has a hole for passing the power cable.
ECO-SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION
The production method is characterized by an ethical and eco-sustainable approach. Ceramics of controlled origin, non-toxic glazes and photovoltaic panels are used to guarantee the functioning of the electric ovens...
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2010s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
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Ceramic
Mickey Mouse / Mickey's Garden
Located in London, GB
Original artwork ink and gouach
from Mickey Mouse annual, Mickey and Friends 1951 the annual was printed in 1952. This painting was done along side a poem Mickey's Garden found on p...
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1950s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paint, Paper
Dutch Kolf Print, Winter, Golf Engraving
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Dutch golf engraving by J. Boydell, Winter.
Rare 18th century Dutch golf engraving by J. Boydell depicting Dutchman playing the early form of golf on the ice, titled 'Winter'. The s...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Old Antiques Books
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Two interesting Antiques books from my collection, indispensable for an antique dealer:
"A thousand pieces of furniture from Emilia" (Graziano Manni) - cm.34x25x3 -
"Passionati and ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Other Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
His Masters Voice Large Advertising Paper Mache RCA Store Display 'Nipper' Dog
By Old King Cole
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large advertising store display 'Nipper' dog was made by the Old King Cole Company of Ohio, and dates to approximately 1920 and done in a period Art Deco style. The sculpture is done entirely of a molded paper mache which has been hand painted with a white ground, and black accents with some gold finish on the collar. This RCA advertising store display has been restored at some time, as evidenced by the re-painting of the entire sculpture. There is some overall wear as presented in the photos and consistent with age and use,. This figural advertising 'Nipper' dog is clearly signed with a red paper label for the 'Old King Cole Company' inside the hind quarter with the crown logo. These store display Nipper dogs were done for several years for RCA, and the first ones were done in paper mache, and later done in fiberglass and the last renditions done in a molded plastic. This advertising sculpture...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Military Costume of the Gothic Nations on the Western Coasts of the Baltic, 1815
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Military Costume of the Gothic Nations on the Western Coasts of the Baltic'.
Old print of Baltic military costumes. Originates from 'The costume of the origin...
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1810s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Original Antique Engraving of a Tonkin Temple in Asia 'Vietnam', 1739
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Tonkinsche Tempel'. Old print depicting a Tonkin/Vietnam temple. This print originates from 'Hedendaagsche Historie, of tegenwoordige staat van alle volkeren (....
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Print of a Stove Chimney, 1766
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'A new invented Stove Chimney'. Print of various elements of a new invented stove chimney. This print originates from 'The Gentleman's Magazine'. Artists and Eng...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Map of the Islands Near Batavia, Capital of the Dutch East Indies, 1682
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Caerte van de Eylanden voor Batavia.'
Map of the islands near Batavia, Indonesia. With scale, compass rose, cartouche and ships on the sea. Sheet with engraving...
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17th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Reflections of Paradise The Gardens of Fernando Caruncho
Located in New York, NY
Written by Gordon Taylor
The much-anticipated comprehensive survey of one of the world's most acclaimed landscape garden designers, famous for his extraordinarily sophisticated use of light and geometry in nature.
Spanish landscape designer Fernando Caruncho has spent over four decades impressing the world with his breathtaking garden designs, which create a perfect union of architectural design within nature. His sources of inspiration are as diverse as Islamic design, Zen Buddhism, and European Classicism, and the control of light, geometrical scale, and use of local materials are key principles of his design approach.
In this book, Caruncho personally curates a selection of twenty-six of his international garden projects ranging from private residences to large agricultural estates and public spaces, including a vineyard in Italy, a private garden in Biarritz, France, and an expansive estate in New Jersey. Caruncho gives readers a glimpse at his creative thought process through inspirational images...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Antique Print of Batavia or nowadays Jakarta, Indonesia, c.1755
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue de l'Isle et de la ville de Batavia appartenant aux Hollandois'. Beautiful view of the island and the city of Batavia belonging to the Dutch, for the India ...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Blair, Robert 'William Blake', The Grave, a Poem - First Edition 1808
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: BLAIR, Robert (William Blake).
TITLE: The Grave, A Poem.
PUBLISHER: London, T. Bensley, 1808.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., 13-7/8" x 11-3/8", Frontispiece po...
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Early 1800s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern 1970s Paul McCobb Style Brass Stand Replogle Globe
Located in St. Louis, MO
Often attributed to Paul McCobb, because of the same brass tubing that McCobb used in his furniture. Circa 1970s Replogle globe is in very nice condition with raised topography and t...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Brass
Old Antique Print showing a Rostral Column in Rome, Italy, 1704
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Basis Columnae Rostratae (?)' - This original old antique print shows a rostral column in Rome, Italy. It is a type of victory column, originating in ancient Greece and Rome where they were erected to commemorate a naval military victory. This original old antique print / plate originates from: 'Beschryving van Oud en Nieuw Rome. Verdeelt in drie Deelen. In 't Fransch beschreven door den Heer Francois Desseine. En in 't Nederduitsch vertaalt.', by Francois Desseine and published by Francois Halma in 1704, first published in French in 1690. Copies of this work are rarely complete as the maps and engravings are of high quality matching the work of Piranesi. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'P. Sluiter' after 'Jan Goeree'. Made by P. Sluiter after Jan Goeree. Jan Goeree (1670-1731) was a Dutch engraver and poet. He was the son of the Middelburg bookseller Willem Goeree. Born in Middelburg, but soon they moved to Amsterdam. Initially he focussed on painting, assumably a student of Gerard de Lairesse. But he is best known for his engraving skills, depicting mosttly emblematic and historic scenes. In 1705 he was commisioned by the Mayor of Amsterdam to design the drawings for the ceiling paintings for the grand hall of the old city hall...
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18th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Old Map Depicting Turkey, Persia, Arab and Black Sea Etc, 1778
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Turquie d'Asie, Arabie, Perse, Tartarie Independante'.
Old map of Turkey in Asia. The map shows all of Turkey and the Black Sea, and extends east to include t...
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1770s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Vera Jardin Antique Styled Sterling Silver Italian Knife & Scabbard Desk Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique styled Italian knife and scabbard set was made as part of the Vera Jardin Collection, and dates to approximately 1920-60 and done in a Renai...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Stainless Steel
Old Prints of Costumes of Hungary, Tyrol, Sweden, Romania, Holland, Etc., Ca1875
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique costume print including many different costumes including costumes of Hungary, Tyrol, Sweden and others.
This print originates from 'Blätter für Kostümkunde. Historische ...
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1870s Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Andrianna Shamaris Papua Tribal Headwear
Located in New York, NY
Tribal headwear from Papua. Marabou feathers. Set on a modern stand. Large collection available. Please inquire.
Andrianna Shamaris, Inc. The Leader In Modern Organic Design™
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2010s Tribal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Our Seasons: the World in Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
A stunning companion to the bestselling Our World – this extraordinary book is a beautiful and accessible introduction to the world’s seasons that, after reading, transforms into a 3...
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2010s Chinese 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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