Collectibles and Curiosities
Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Color: Blue
Postmodern Rimini Blue Ceramic Fish Money Box by Bitossi, Italy
By Bitossi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
This is a Rimini blue lacquered ceramic money box by Bitossi, one of the most known Italian ceramic company that was founded i...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Pools by Kelly Klein 1st Edition 1992
Located in London, GB
Published Alfred A Knopf New York 1992
Probably the best resource for any one wanting to build a pool. Inspired by a desire to design a new pool for her own Long Island backyard, Kelly Klein sought out and put together the most arresting and iconic photographs of swimming pools in all their various forms to create this unique and stunning book. The photographs are as inspiring as they are moving, revealing an incredible wealth of styles and designs in climates and cultures across the globe, and evoking the sensations of rest and nostalgia, the clarity of water and light, the coexistence of coolness and warmth, and the insinuations of sex and romance that can bring such character to a swimming pool.
Included are pools in all shapes, sizes, colors, and settings, from Tangiers and Miami to the ancient magnificence of Hadrian's Villa; from Coney Island to the C te d'Azur; from the robber...
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1990s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Cobalt Blue Hand-Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile Azulejo
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile/azulejo
The tile painted in cobalt blue over white in typical 18th century Portugal set ...
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Late 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Delft, Faience, Terracotta
Precious cigar box set galuchat-coated teak and ebony from 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Precious cigar box set galuchat-coated teak wood with ebony profiles, 1970s manufacture.
Wooden teak base with slightly raised lid in the shape of a truncated pyramid and masterful...
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1970s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shagreen
Ceramic Thermometer by Mithé Espelte
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful wall thermometer in ceramic by Mithé Espelt. Typical decors of birds, flowers and leaves in different shades of blue glaze.
Marie Thérèse Espelt, aka. Mithé Espelt (1923-2...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Language Companion: Brief Russian-English Phrasebook, 1990, USSR, 1J142
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Unlock the world of communication with this vintage book titled "Краткий Русско-Английский разговорник" (Brief Russian-English Phrasebook). Hailing from the USSR and dating back to 1...
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1990s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Safe Deposit Box In Steel, Czechoslovakia 1980s
Located in Zohor, SK
Step back in time with this remarkable vintage steel safe box, a testament to both craftsmanship and security. Crafted in the 1980s within the borde...
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1980s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Steel
Vintage USSR Book: 'Crimson Sails' by Alexander Green, 1J120
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Set sail on a timeless literary voyage with this captivating vintage book, featuring the beloved work "Crimson Sails" by Alexander Green, from the USSR. Circa 1980, this book stands ...
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1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage USSR Book: 'Childhood' by Maxim Gogol - Timeless Reflections, 1J125
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embark on a heartfelt journey through the past with this captivating vintage book, featuring the poignant work "Childhood" by Maxim Gogol, from the USSR. Circa 1982, this book stands...
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1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Electrical Safety Guide: Rules and Testing of Protective Measures, 1J140
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Uncover the principles of electrical safety with this vintage guide titled "Правила применения и испытания средств защиты, используемых в электро-устано...
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1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Language Learning Book: Spanish Dialogues - Bridging Cultures, 1J135
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embark on a linguistic adventure with this vintage language learning book titled "Испанский язык в диалогах" (Spanish Dialogues), originating from Russia and dating back to 2004. This softcover book is a valuable tool for those seeking to bridge the gap between the Russian and Spanish languages.
Despite the passage of time, this book remains in good condition, a testament to its enduring educational value. With a soft cover and encompassing 131 pages, it offers a concise yet effective approach to mastering...
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1990s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Nelken Fur Dich: Vintage German Book from USSR, circa 1982, 1J149
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Transport yourself to a bygone era with this vintage German book, "Nelken Fur Dich," originating from the USSR around 1982. This tender and compact...
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1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage USSR Book: 'Meadowland Side' by K. Paustovsky, 1J108
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of literature with this vintage book, 'Meadowland Side' by K. Paustovsky, from the USSR. Circa 1974, this book represents a treasured piece ...
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1970s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage USSR Book: 'Tanker Derbent' by Yuri Krymov - A Maritime Tale, 1J115
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embark on a maritime adventure through the pages of history with this captivating vintage book, 'Tanker Derbent' by Yuri Krymov, from the USSR. Circa 1982, this book stands as a cher...
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1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Isamu Noguchi: Aspects of a Sculptors Practice -Tim Threlfall- 1st Edition, 1992
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Seagull Books, Sussex, England 1992.
A survey of Isamu Noguchi's practice by celebrated sculptor Tim Threlfall, who explores some of the elements - such as collaboration, the environment and humanism - that are crucial to Noguchi’s work. The author examines Noguchi’s work with all its multiplicity of meaning from his wonderful Akari to his set designs for the choreographer Martha Graham. In particular, his many conversations with the artist allow great insight into this most complex of modern sculptors...
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1990s British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Sheila Metzner: Color 1991
Located in Richmond, VA
Hardback coffee table book featuring the work of photographer, Sheila Metzner. By Sheila Metzner, published in 1991. First edition.
"Color is a retrospective look at Sheila Metzner'...
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1990s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Print: Madonna Conestabile by Raphael - a Timeless Piece from Ussr 1J38
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Transport yourself to the past with this vintage print from the USSR, circa 1988, featuring the iconic masterpiece "Madonna Conestabile" by Raphael, painted between 1438-1520. Printe...
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1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Boucheron Four Generations 1st Edition Signed by Alain Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Published by Rizzoli 1988.
Signed by Alain Boucheron with a dedication ‘To Lucia, who knows what”beauty” means with my warmest regards. Alain Boucheron’
An important book that ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Ico Parisi, Architettura Design, Utopie -by Fidia Edizioni D'arte, 31st May 1991
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
ISBN: 88.7269.004.8
This rare book on Ico Parisi by Luigi Cavadini and Flaminio Gualdoni has 86 pages with about 150 images.
It is edited by FIdia Edizioni d'Arte and printed by G...
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1990s Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The Book of the Bath Hardcover 1998 by Francoise De Bonneville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Book of the Bath Hardcover – October 15, 1998 by Francoise De Bonneville (Author) published by Rizzoli.
1st edition, 1st printing, 1998.
For over 2000 years, in the Far East as in the West, bathing and showering have been more than practical necessities. Bathing has become a rite and a refuge, and this is the first book to lavish due attention on the history of the bath across the centuries and around the world.
Although the room for bathing as we know it has existed for only a century, public baths wee institution in ancient cultures; and, of course, beginning n the Renaissance, bathing was not just hygienic, but a sensual and sybaritic event. In The Book of the Bath, abundant illustrations- from Byzantine frescoes and Orientalist paintings of harems...
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Late 20th Century French Moorish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Paktong, by W.D. John & Katherine Coombes, 1/500, Signed by the Authors, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Paktong: The Non-Tarnishable Chinese 'Silver' Alloy Used for 'Adam' Firegrates and Early Georgian Candlesticks
by W. D. John and Katherine Coombes, 1/500, Signed by Both Authors. Ceramic Book...
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1970s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rainbow SP019 Softphone, Design by Canetti Group for Canetti
By Canetti
Located in FERROL, ES
Rainbow SP019 Softphone, design by Canetti Group for Canetti.
Made of multicolored foam.
Has some wear to bottom buttons.
Measures: 22x7x3 cm.
Category
1990s Chinese Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Foam, Rubber
Piet Mondrian 'Masters of Art' by Hans L. C. Jaffe, 1st Ed Reprint
Located in valatie, NY
Piet Mondrian (Masters of Art) by Hans L. C. Jaffe. Published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1985. 1st Ed Reprint of 1969 hardcover with dust jacket. Mondrian is generally recognized for ...
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1980s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Tubular Steel Furniture, Reyner Banham, 1979
By Reyner Banham, Barbie Campbell Cole 1, Tim Benton
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by The Art Book Company, 1979
This detailed survey on tubular steel furniture documents the developments in style, ...
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1970s British Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Blue Irish Linen Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique IDEA and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking.
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Vintage French Cartier panther bracelet silk...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen, Silk
Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile/azulejo
The tile painted in cobalt blue over wh...
Category
Late 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Delft, Faience, Terracotta
Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile or azulejo
This tile painted in blue over white in ...
Category
Late 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Delft, Faience, Terracotta
Klee by Denys Chevalier
Located in Bradenton, FL
Klee by Denys Chevalier. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Published in 1979 by Crown Publishers Inc of New York. Printed in Italy. 51 Illustrations in color, 23 illustrations in black...
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1970s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile or azulejo
This tile painted in blue over white in ...
Category
Late 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Delft, Faience, Terracotta
Moderns by Gaston Diehl
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Moderns by Gaston Diehl, a treasury of painting throughout the world. Hardcover book with dustjacket. First edition published in 1978 by Crown Publishers, Inc. of New York. Print...
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1970s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Sapphire Blue Linen Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking.
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Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen, Silk
Old Blue Scale Gwarancja Olsztyn, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A fantastic antique weighing scale with nicely aged blue paint. Made by Gwarancja Factory in Olsztyn, Poland in the late 20th century. It presents...
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1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Iron
Art of Tibet Book by Pratapaditya Pal
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art of Tibet
– November 1, 1990
by Pratapaditya Pal.
Publisher: Harry N Abrams; Expanded Ed edition (November 1, 1990)
Language: : English
Hardcover: 343 pages
Art of Tibet: A Catalogue of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art Collection.
Soft cover
Intense colors and fanciful depictions of the Buddhist deities distinguish the art of Tibet. This catalogue raisonne of Tibetan art outside its native land provides an accessible introduction to the subject. The history of Tibetan thanka...
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1990s Tibetan Tibetan Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Royal Doulton Figures 1st Ed. Hardcover Book 1979
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Royal Doulton Figures 1st Ed. 1st Printing, Hardcover Book 1978.
Royal Doulton Figures Produced at Berslem c1890 - 1978 Desmond Eyles & Richard Dennis.
Published by Royal Doulton T...
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Late 20th Century Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pavlovsk: Vol. 1 the Collections, by Emmanuel Ducamp, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Pavlovsk: Volume 2 The Collections by Emmanuel Ducamp. Published by Alain de Gourcuff, Paris, 1993. 1st Ed hardcover. The most authoritative work on Pavlovsk in English. A stunningly photographed book, conveying the beauty of this Russian treasure. It focuses entirely on the art and architecture of Pavlovsk, the 18th-century palace near St. Petersburg built for the Grand Duke Pavel Petrovich and his wife, Maria Feodorovna...
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1990s French Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile or azulejo
This tile painted in blue over white in ...
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Late 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Delft, Faience, Terracotta
Vintage Harley-Davidson Knuckle Panhead Hand Shift Lever Gear Shifter, 1948-1950
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Harley-Davison chrome hand shift lever and knob for Panhead motorcycles circa 1948-1950. Originally purchased in the 1980s from the Pennsylvania warehouse where a cache of ol...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile or azulejo
This tile painted in blue over white in ...
Category
Late 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Delft, Faience, Terracotta
"Pucci - A Renaissance in Fashion" 1st Edition
Located in Hanover, MA
"Pucci - A Renaissance in Fashion" by Shirley Kennedy, 1st edition, printed in Japan in 1991. All excellent near perfect condition. Cloth cover. First white page...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities
Russian Imperial Style by Laura Cerwinske, Stated 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Russian Imperial Style by Laura Cerwinske. Published by Prentice Hall, NY, 1990. Stated 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Sumptuously illustrated with over 100 stunning full-page co...
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1990s American Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
1980s Ceramic Blue Christian Fish Plate Pisces Decorative Display
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage religious art Christian faith fish symbol Pisces decorative dish display etched ceramic plate in cobalt blue
Measures: 5.25" in diameter x 1" hei...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Blue Green Irish Linen Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen, Silk
How to Create Your Own Painted Lady
Located in Bradenton, FL
How to Create Your Own Painted Lady, a comprehensive guide to beautifying your Victorian home, by Elizabeth Pomada and Michael Larson. Stated first editio...
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1980s Victorian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Marc Chagall: Gouaches, Drawings, Watercolors - Werner Haftmann - 1st, 1984
Located in London, GB
First English Edition, published by Harry N. Abrams, New York, 1984.
One of the most acclaimed artists of the 20th century, Marc Chagall is considered a visual poet and a master of ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
The American Country House by Clive Aslet, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The American Country House by Clive Aslet. Yale University Press, 1990. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. This great book describes the great country houses that were built with Ame...
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1990s American Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
"Picasso The Early Years 1881-1907" Art Book by Palau i Fabre
Located in North Hollywood, CA
“Picasso The Early Years 1881-1907” book
By PALAU I FABRE, Josep.
New York: Rizzoli, [1981].,
1981. folio. pp.559, [1].
1587 illus. (361 in color).
First Edition of the English ...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Sotheby's: Property from the Collection of the Late Gilbert Verney, 1979
Located in valatie, NY
Property from the Collection of the Late Gilbert Verney: At Bennington, New Hampshire, Including Property Removed from His Residence on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. Softcover fir...
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1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Gabriel Moulin's San Francisco Peninsula: Town & Country Homes, 1910-1930
Located in valatie, NY
Gabriel Moulin's San Francisco Peninsula: Town & Country Homes, 1910-1930. Windgate Press, 1985. Stated first edition hardcover with dust jacket. 208 pa...
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1980s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Les Arts Traditionnels au Maroc by Dr. M. Sijelmassi, Hardcover Book in French
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Les arts traditionnels au Maroc.
(Traditional Arts in Morocco)
(French edition) By Dr. Mohamed Sijelmassi
264 pages, 317 large color photographs of jewelry, furniture, ceramics objec...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Diamond And Blue Sapphire 18k Necklace
Located in Norwood, NJ
Stunning custom diamond and blue sapphire 18k yellow and white gold necklace.
19 round diamonds weighing approx. 1.5cts. H- I color, SI1 clarity.
69 blue marquise sapphires weigh...
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1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Joseph Richardson and Family Philadelphia Silversmiths Book
Located in Stamford, CT
First edition Joseph Richardson and Family Philadelphia Silversmiths by Martha Ganda Fales. Hardcover first edition, 1974.
Very good overall conditi...
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1970s American American Colonial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Christie's Auction New York Magnificent Jewels October 21, 1992
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's Auction New York Magnificent Jewels October 21, 1992. First Edition softcover catalog. 728 lots all photoed in color and described.
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1990s American Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
America Restored by Carol M Highsmith and Ted Landphair
Located in valatie, NY
America Restored by Carol M Highsmith and Ted Landphair. Preservation Press, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Washingtion, D.C., 1998. Hardcover with dust jacket. Beautiful ...
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1990s American Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Signs of Our Times by John Margolies, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Signs of our times by John Margolies. Abbeville press, 1993. First Edition hardcover, no dust jacket as released. This is an illustrated, survey of the ...
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1990s American Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Sotheby's Important American Furniture from Thomas Mellon and Betty Evans
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Important American Furniture from the Collection of the Late Thomas Mellon and Betty Evans New York 6/19/98. Softcover auction catalogue with results. Thomas Mellon Evans u...
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1990s American Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Christie's London, The Wentworth Library
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's: Wentworth: The property of the Trustees of The Olive, Countess Fitzwilliam Chattels Settlement and of other members of the family, Wednesday, 8 July 1998. London: Christi...
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Late 20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Jeans, Levi's Story 1st Edition 1990
By Emmeric Hannouille, Noel Graveline
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by Editions Minerva, 1990.
The Levi story, from Bavaria to New York; from work clothes to clothing icon with an Introduction by Emmeric Hannouille. Levi S...
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1990s French Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Jibun-Jya-Nai-Hito, Masafumi Sanai
By Masafumi Sanai
Located in London, GB
First edition, paperback, published by Metalogue Corp. Japan, 1999
There is something unexplainably inviting about this publication, tall pages with small, print size photographs. Many of these face each other as twins, two shots of the same moment, and build a body of dreamlike, softly focused car window photographs...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities
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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