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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
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Backgammon Roarshax Wood Case with Glass Chips and Dice
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
Backgammon is a very old strategic board game, from which its origin is still undefined. A true Classic game about tactics and luck played around the globe. Taking this Classic as inspiration, Orfeo collaboration joined skills to create a board game with stimulating materials and astounding chips. Shined a spotlight on to the raw materials used to create it. The exterior of the board is composed of two elements, a metalic box and a thinly sliced oyster cut veneer of parota wood. The oysters are sourced from reclaimed branches of these gigantic trees; a material that is commonly discarded as fire wood given the difficulties of processing it. Underneath the wood they have used a single sheet of meticulously oxidized metal that is laser cut to size, then assembled into a box by one of their master craftsmen. Opening the chest you’ll find a treasure of glass checkers and dice handmade by Orfeo Quagliata’s artisans. Orfeo takes his most interesting glass techniques to apply them to all the chips in the game. The checkers are manufactured in two different processes. The "Barcodes" technique is a fine linear design with schemes of different colors that contrast between one competitor and another. Thin strips of different colored glass are placed next to each other and then fused into a single piece, from which circular pieces are drilled, ground and hand polished to form the chip. The more sober and bitone "Roarshax" technique presents an electrifying texture on the top of a transparent body. Meanwhile the dice are solid glass cubes...
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2010s Mexican Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Modern Industrial Menorah in White Oakwood and Steel
Located in Birmingham, AL
Display this modern industrial menorah in white oakwood and steel to celebrate eight days of Hanukkah miracles. Made with solid urban wood, so it's ...
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2010s American Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Leather Backgammon Set
Located in Milan, IT
Dynamic and unpredictable, this backgammon boardgame set is a lavish accent piece for both modern and traditional interiors. The set box is crafted exclusively of Canaletto walnut, w...
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2010s Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1M Marquetry Pintail Longboard
Located in Nr Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
The w o o d p o p pintail longboards are handcrafted in workshops on either side of the Welsh/English border the UK. Each one is made from best quality Finnish Birch and vacuum lamin...
Category

2010s Welsh Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

1M Marquetry Pintail Longboard
Located in Nr Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
The w o o d p o p pintail longboards are handcrafted in workshops on either side of the Welsh/English border the UK. Each one is made from best quality Finnish Birch and vacuum lamin...
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2010s Welsh Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Forest Park Letter Pressed Map with Embossed Trails in Salvaged Fir Frame
Located in Portland, OR
Beautiful Minimalist limited edition letter pressed topographic map of Portland's Forest Park with gold embossed hiking and running trails by designer Allison Bryan. Forest Park is on of the United State's largest urban forest reserves, and was developed by landscape designers John Charles Olmsted and his brother Frederick Law Olmsted...
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2010s American Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fir

Real Toscana Sheep White Fur Rabbit Toy
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Design commissioned by JG SWITZER from a Ukranian plush toy artist, and sewn in our workshop from fluffy fur scraps, LITTLE JG RABBIT is for Bigs AND Littles. Created from our re-purposed, real Toscana...
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fur

DS-2878 Boxing Handstitched Leather Punching Bag by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Leather punching bag DS-2878/60 by De Sede. Matching to the re-edition of the DS-2878, De Sede boxing fans can get their hands on a very special a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Comequandofuoripiove Case + 2 Decks of Cards by Studio Lievito
Located in Geneve, CH
Comequandofuoripiove case + 2 decks of cards by Studio Lievito Dimensions: D15 x W17 X H6 cm Materials: bianco carrara marble, mohogany wood. Weight: 2.6 kg A reference to one of the most characteristic uses of marble and to the territory of origin of Studio Lievito, this package recalls the box where the lard is stored during its seasoning. Ashioned of white carrara marble with a sliding mahogany drawer, this elegant case comes with two decks of 54 poker cards designed by Studio Lievito. The whimsical name of this piece derives from the catchy phrase (“like when it’s raining outside” in English) used to easily remember the value order in the deck of French cards...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

Nostromo Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Nostromo Bench is a monolithic solid wood slab top anchored by a large sculpted rectangular base and round column. This statement piece features an integrated chess/ checkerboard that harkens back to an earlier time. The game table engages the users in a stimulating fashion of thought and conversation in a way that is now missing in this digital age. Great for any entry way, office or hospitality setting. 108" Length- $10,395 96" Length- $10,095 FSC certified solid wood construction. Made to Order. Available in three wood types and seven standard finish options. Customization available per approval. At Last Ditch Design...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ash, Walnut, Oak

PH180 Bow Grand Piano in Macassar Wood with Brass, Art-Case Piano
Located in Copenhagen, DK
- All prices are listed ex works. - 5 year guarantee. - We regularly crate, ship and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance. Inside and Out, A Masterful Work of Art This PH Bow Grand Piano Curated Edition is an exquisite instrument and sculptural art case piano, featuring Macassar Wood casing with a high gloss finish, with polished brass metal trim. Inside the beautiful case lies the highest-quality, hand-selected piano action. Design Legacy and Skilled Craftsmanship The iconic Danish designer Poul Henningsen designed the PH Bow Grand Piano in...
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2010s Danish Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

PH Bow Grand Piano in American Red Maple Burl with Brass, Modern, Sculptural
Located in Copenhagen, DK
- All prices are listed ex works. - 5 year guarantee. - We regularly crate, ship and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance. This gorgeous new PH Bow Grand Piano...
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2010s Danish Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

White Boiled Art Glass Domino Collection with Wood Case
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
Domino is a true classic game about tactics and luck played around the globe. Opening the case you’ll find a treasure of a 100% high quality crystal worked by Orfeo Quagliata’s artis...
Category

2010s Mexican Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Art Glass

Poker Case
Located in Milan, IT
This precious companion of a card player aficionado is an exquisite work of artisanal craftsmanship. The case is in walnut wood and mahogany with special walnut wood hinges. A fine l...
Category

2010s Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Mahogany

1M Marquetry Pintail Longboard
Located in Nr Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
The w o o d p o p pintail longboards are handcrafted in workshops on either side of the Welsh/English border the UK. Each one is made from best quality Finnish Birch and vacuum lamin...
Category

2010s Welsh Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

1M Marquetry Pintail Longboard
Located in Nr Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
The w o o d p o p pintail longboards are handcrafted in workshops on either side of the Welsh/English border the UK. Each one is made from best quality Finnish Birch and vacuum lamin...
Category

2010s Welsh Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Luxury Exotic Wood and Bronze Dugout by William Stuart for Costantini Design
Located in New York, NY
Luxury Exotic Wood and Bronze Dugout by William Stuart for Costantini Design 3.75" H x 1.75 W x 0.5" D Costantini founder William Stuart has bough...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Marquetry Pintail Longboard
Located in Nr Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
The w o o d p o p pintail longboards are handcrafted in workshops on either side of the Welsh/English border the UK. Each one is made from best quality Finnish Birch and vacuum lamin...
Category

2010s Welsh Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Made in Italy Speaker, Black & Matt Bronze Ceramics, Customizable, 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 y...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

'Pillow Computer' by Schimmel & Schweikle
By alfa.brussels
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pillow computer (prototype) Sizes: width 137 cm, depth 109 cm, height 37 cm material: wood, PU-foam, faux fur, car paint, computer edition: prototype,...
Category

2010s European Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Faux Fur, Foam

Small Asymmetrical Metal Bowl 20K Silver Caplain Leaf
By dlsc
Located in New York, NY
Small Asymmetricalmetal bowl 20k silver caplain leaf: The little compact dish is the perfect piece to place with an arrangement on a table in any room in the house. The effect that ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

1M Marquetry Pintail Longboard. Handcrafted Skateboards from w o o d p o p.
Located in Nr Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
This marquetry skateboard from the w o o d p o p studio is an example of the type of modern marquetry that w o o d p o p is becoming synonymous with. Since its inception 10 year...
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2010s Welsh Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

PH Upright Piano, Cognac Leather with Brass Metal Parts, Modern, Sculptural
Located in Copenhagen, DK
- All prices are listed ex works. - 5 year guarantee. - We regularly crate, ship, and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance. An incredible design piece for all spaces. This new edition of the PH Upright Piano...
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Model #5615 'Star' Solid Brass Keyring with Signature
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #5615 'Star' solid brass keyring with signature. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricate...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Glass Ball Full-Range Stereo Speaker with Built-In Subwoofer 'Customizable'
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This configuration is for a pair of stereo floor speakers with built-in subwoofer. Prices starts from € 7.950 / $ 8.450 Our audio evokes the beauty...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Quartz, Marble, Granite

1M Marquetry Pintail Longboard. Handcrafted Skateboards from w o o d p o p.
Located in Nr Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
This marquetry skateboard from the w o o d p o p studio is an example of the type of modern marquetry that w o o d p o p is becoming synonymous with. Since its inception 10 year...
Category

2010s Welsh Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Red and White Porous Ceramic Noughts+Crosses Board, Brass Pieces, Walnut Edge
Located in London, GB
Red and White Porous Ceramic Noughts and Crosses Set with Brass Pieces. This simple game would make a lovely, light-hearted yet sophisticated gift....
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21st Century and Contemporary British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Cylindrical Art Glass Chess and Wood Lathed Table
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
This Board Games edition presents classic games and decorative pieces like Backgammon, Chess and Tic Tac Toe, made out of wood and glass. Since 2000, Orfeo Quagliata offers a remarkable consistency based in design and a fine technical work in glass. He creates custom interior design projects, as well as furniture, jewelry and decorative elements. Orfeo takes his most interesting glass techniques to apply them in the inserts of the table. The "Barcodes" technique is a fine linear design with schemes of different colors that contrast with the wood. For the chess pieces, Orfeo applies the exclusive "Jimmiz...
Category

2010s Mexican Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Art Glass, Wood

Made in Italy Speaker, Red & Bronze Amplifier Ceramics, Customizable, 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

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century Coat Hanger Full Covered in Real Leather Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
The sophisticated addition to transform in an instant the look of your closet. Made with a solid wood structure each hanger is fully dressed in premium calfskin leather with a sof...
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2010s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Customizable Glass Ball Full-Range Pedestal Mono Speaker.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This configuration is for a single mono floor speakers without built-in subwoofer. Prices starts from € 7.950 / $ 8.450 Our audio evokes the beauty...
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Quartz, Marble, Granite

Made in Italy Speaker, Silver & Gold Ceramics, Customizable, 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 y...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Made in Italy Sound Amplifier, White & Gold 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 y...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Safari Backgammon Case
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Tosca collection, this elegant backgammon board and case is part of a limited series and will be a striking addition to a personal collection, or a superb gift for a game...
Category

2010s Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Parma Poker Case
Located in Milan, IT
This luxurious case is a perfect idea for a gift and a precious addition to any house. The case in mahogany and walnut wood is secured with a special magnetic closing. The interior i...
Category

2010s Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

Threefold Game Box
Located in Paris, FR
Game box threefold with solid wood structure covered with high quality italian genuine leather., including 3 sets of games: draughts, domino and chess. Se...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood

Made in Italy Speaker, Black & Bronze Ceramics, Customizable, 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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Made in Italy Sound Amplifier, Blue & Gold 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

Materials

Ceramic

Pisa Tower Box
Located in Milan, IT
Compact, elegant, and functional, this captivating box set is an iconic board game that will be a timeless addition to a living room decor. The 54 pieces are crafted of Canaletto walnut accented with biege, white, and red lateral leather bands. The pieces neatly fit in a beige leather box, the contrast between the supple leather and the hard wood enhancing the set's visual sophistication. This one-of-a-kind set will be a spectacular addition to a games...
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2010s Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood

1M Marquetry Pintail Longboard
Located in Nr Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
The w o o d p o p pintail longboards are handcrafted in workshops on either side of the Welsh/English border the UK. Each one is made from best quality Finnish Birch and vacuum lamin...
Category

2010s Welsh Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

PH Grand Piano PH186 Excellence, Red Leather and Chrome Lid, Modern, Sculptural
Located in Copenhagen, DK
- All prices are listed ex works. - 5 year guarantee. - We regularly crate, ship and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance. This PH Grand Piano...
Category

2010s Danish Bauhaus Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Billiard Case
Located in Milan, IT
This striking case is an elegant addition to any playroom and will add a splash of color and sophisticated luxury to any home. The wood box is entirely covered in leather with a brig...
Category

2010s Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Resin, Leather, Wood

Ettore Eramosa Brown Marble Backgammon Board
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Ettore collection, this elegant backgammon board is so striking that can be displayed on a living room coffee table, console, or side table as a superb decorative object....
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2010s Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

PH Upright Piano, Natural Undyed Leather with Chrome Metal Parts and Wood Panels
Located in Copenhagen, DK
- All prices are listed ex works. - 5 year guarantee. - We regularly crate, ship, and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance. An incredible design piece for all spaces. This new edition of the PH Upright Piano...
Category

2010s Danish Bauhaus Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Modern Foosball Table with Smoked Glass Playing Field by Impatia
Located in Milan, IT
The Derby Canvas is a visionary Foosball table that pushes the boundaries of luxury design within the game table industry. Ambitiously reinterpreting the classics, this piece demonst...
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2010s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Modern Foosball Table with Glass Playing Field by Impatia
Located in Milan, IT
The Derby Canvas is a visionary Foosball table that pushes the boundaries of luxury design within the game table industry. Ambitiously reinterpreting the classics, this piece demonst...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Ettore Travertino Marble Backgammon Board
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning backgammon box is the ultimate gift for a game lover and a superb decorative object for any interior. Its functional structure is in Trave...
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2010s Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

VICTORY Solid Wood White and Red Chessboard with Chess in Maple and Mahogany
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Embark on a bold journey with the Victory Chessboard—a modern marvel conceived by the visionary minds of Archer Humphryes Architects. This chessboard ...
Category

2010s Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak

1M Marquetry Pintail Longboard. Handcrafted Skateboards from w o o d p o p.
Located in Nr Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
This marquetry skateboard from the w o o d p o p studio is an example of the type of modern marquetry that w o o d p o p is becoming synonymous with. Since its inception 10 year...
Category

2010s Welsh Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

1M Marquetry Pintail Longboard
Located in Nr Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
This marquetry skateboard from the w o o d p o p studio is an example of the type of modern marquetry that w o o d p o p is becoming synonymous with. Since its inception 10 year...
Category

2010s Welsh Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Blue Art Glass Domino Barcode Collection with Wood Case
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
Domino is a true classic game about tactics and luck played around the globe. Opening the case you’ll find a treasure of a 100% high quality crystal worked by Orfeo Quagliata’s artis...
Category

2010s Mexican Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Art Glass

1M Marquetry Pintail Longboard. Handcrafted Skateboards from w o o d p o p.
Located in Nr Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
This marquetry skateboard from the w o o d p o p studio is an example of the type of modern marquetry that w o o d p o p is becoming synonymous with. Since its inception 10 year...
Category

2010s Welsh Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

PH Bow Grand Piano in Maple Birch with Brass Details, Modern, Sculptural
Located in Copenhagen, DK
- All prices are listed ex works. - 5 year guarantee. - We regularly crate, ship and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance. The PH Bow Grand Piano...
Category

2010s Danish Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Maple, Birch, Birdseye Maple

Solid Wood Horn Floor Standing High Fidelity Speaker Model FS-1 by A for Ara
Located in Sebastopol, CA
An embrace with the art of high fidelity sound. Aesthetically inspired, acoustically driven state-of-the-art audio equipment, unlike anything else on ear...
Category

2010s American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Leaf

Rummikub Game Set
Located in Milan, IT
Presented in a compact and elegant wooden box wrapped in dove gray leather, this extraordinary game set is a truly unique item of great quality and style. T...
Category

2010s Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut, Leather, Wood

DS-2878 Boxing Handstitched Leather Punching Bag by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Leather punching bag DS-2878/60 by De Sede. Matching to the re-edition of the DS-2878, De Sede boxing fans can get their hands on a very special accesso...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Mahjong Game Set
Located in Milan, IT
An ideal after-dinner game during family night or the perfect gift for board game lovers, this Mahjong game comes in a luxurious wooden box with a removab...
Category

2010s Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Bakelite, Wood

PH Grand Piano PH157 Legacy, Walnut Cognac Leather Brass, Modern, Sculptural
Located in Copenhagen, DK
- All prices are listed ex works. - 5-year guarantee. - We regularly crate, ship, and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance. In 1930, Poul Henningsen completely reimagined the world’s most popular musical instrument with his PH Grand Piano...
Category

2010s Danish Bauhaus Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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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