Collectibles and Curiosities
Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color: Gold
Bronze and Bamboo Handle Flower Pot Cactus Gardening Tool Set, German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful tool set from the 1950s. This unique object, is made of bronze with bamboo, was traditionally a cactus gardening tool set. A nice original ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage French Lucite Modernist Chess Set, 1970s
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
A particular minimalist french chess game dated to the 1970’s. It features a modernist design with a perforated thick plexiglass base topped with sculptur...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Retired Vintage James Avery Bronze Retro Belt Buckle
Located in Seguin, TX
Bronze retired James Avery modern sculptural belt buckle. Extremely rare and hard to find pattern, fits belt width of 1.75". Minor scuffing.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Flèche et Carquois by Line Vautrin, Pair of Gilt Bronze Earrings
By Line Vautrin
Located in Brussels, BE
About Flèche et Carquois (Arrow and Quiver) by Line Vautrin
Rare pair of gilt bronze earrings.
One of the earrings represents an arrow which is placed on the side of the ear and gi...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Italian 18k Yellow Gold Panther-Link Bracelet, 7" long
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VINTAGE ITALIAN 18K YELLOW GOLD PANTHER-LINK BRACELET
Vincenza, Italy circa 20th century 7" wearable length
Item # C104248
A most substantial bracelet crafted entirely in 18 kara...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Gilt Bronze Fleur Box by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large cast bronze powder box (poudrier) by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1945-1950. The box called "Fleur" (Flower) features a round form with stylized...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
French Silvered Bronze Box Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A silvered bronze Poudrier "Le loup et le renard" (The wolf and the fox). by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940s. The square box features a relief cast of two s...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Italian Vintage Crucifix in Bronze and Iron
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage crucifix of fine Italian manufacture from the 1950s.
The vintage crucifix was made with nickel plated iron and gilded bronze. The v...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Art Deco / Mid-Century Crucifix Depicting a Nikel Plated Bronze Jesus on Cross
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / mid-century crucifix depicting a nikel plated bronze Jesus on Cross.
Wall Crucifix silver plated Bronze Christ Corpus.
So what does INRI mean...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Cartier Draperie De Décolleté Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bead Multi Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cartier gold and diamond bracelet from the Collection Draperie de Décolleté. This stunning design is inspired by the 1930s and was ma...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Mid-Century Made Heavy Bronze Classic Novel Book Shaped Bookends Treasure Island
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and heavy bronze bookends with Thomas Paine and Robert Louis Stevenson 'books'.
With the holiday season on our doorstep we will be offering a numb...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Bronze Ring
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1970's Brutalist bronze ring by Hungarian-born Mexican artist Pal Kepenyes. The ring has a pine shaped top.
Ring size: 5.5 (16 mm. Ø)
A sculptor fr...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Circle Broosch by Pentti Sarpaneva, Finland, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely vintage Viking inspired bronze brooch - by designer Pentti Sarpaneva for Turun Hopea, Finland 1960s. Natural bronze patina with great decor. Needle and hook closure on back. M...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Large Gilt Bronze Feuille Box by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large cast bronze powder box (poudrier) by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1945-1950. The box called "Feuille" (Leaf) features an irregular leaf form wit...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Italian 18k Yellow Gold and Cobalt Blue Enamel Bracelet by Uno-A-Erre
By UnoAErre
Located in Shippensburg, PA
18K YELLOW GOLD WITH COBALT BLUE ENAMEL BRACELET
Designed by Uno-A-Erre 7 3/8" wearable length 61.3 grams total weight
Item # 204ZKN15D
Designed by the renowned Italian goldsmith...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Mixed Metals on Quartz Anchor Sculpture by C. Jere for Artisian House
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice mixed metals on quartz base anchor and sea gulls sculpture by C. Jere for Artisian House, circa 1971. The piece is in great vintage condition with a wonderful patina and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Quartz, Brass, Bronze, Iron
Pair of Bronze and Enamel Earrings Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of bespoken earrings by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The cast bronze earring features a sculptural design that evokes an archaic form with shell like scroll an...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Spiderweb Bronze Necklace by Karl Laine, Finland, 1970s
By Hans Sten and Karl Laine
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely bronze pendant with original bronze chain by designer Karl Laine for Sten & Laine -Finland 1970s. The pendant has a combination of melted look and spider web design. Natural b...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Pair, Maison Lancel Gilt Bronze Sconces Ruffled Opaline Glass Shade France, 1950
By Maison Lancel, E. Guillemard
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Lancel gilt bronze sconces, wall lights with original white ruffled Opaline glass shade.
These animal sculpture lighting was made in the style of E. Guillemard...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Vintage Viking Arrow Bronze Broosch by Kalevala Koru, Finland 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Special vintage and Viking inspired bronze brooch desigend as an arrow by Kalevala Koru, Finland 1940s. Inspired by archaeological finds from the Viking age...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Necklace Karku by Kalevala Koru, Finland, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful vintage Viking inspired bronze necklace also called runaway necklace - by designer Kalevala Koru for Karkun Palviala, Finland, 1960s. Natural p...
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Mid-Century Era 9 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Omega Wristwatch with Boxes & Papers
By Omega
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This 9-karat yellow gold men's wristwatch was made by the highly renowned Omega watch company of Switzerland in approximately 1965 in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The watch is in new/old stock condition showing no scratches or significant wear or damage to the face, the lugs, crystal or crown and retains its original elasticized metal gold toned band. The watch is complete with its instruction manual and warranty papers and both it's inner red leather bound box...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold "Nugget" Bracelet, 31.7 Grams
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VINTAGE 14K YELLOW GOLD "NUGGET" BRACELET
Circa mid-20th century; stamped "14k" on clasp, "585" on safety hook
Item # 011XPP11A
Like treasure just discovered, this bracelet is cast...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Vintage Italian 14k Yellow Gold Mesh Choker Necklace
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ITALIAN 14K YELLOW GOLD MESH CHOKER NECKLACE
Marked "K14" & "ITALY"; circa mid-to-late 20th century
Item # 012HOR11Z
A piece that wears so comfortably, this gorgeous vintage Italia...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
French Art Bronze Brooch St Eloi by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare bronze brooch St Eloi by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin ((French, 1913–1997) circa 1946. Brilliantly designed in the shape of horseshoe with the saint spreading his arms ho...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Mid-Century Modernist Brutalist 14-Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VINTAGE MODERNIST 14K YELLOW GOLD BRACELET
Marked "14K ER" on clasp; circa mid 20th century
Item # 011JJP15Z
An exceptional statement piece, this very fine bracelet is distinctly Brutalist with a chaotic and sculptural form cast in 14K yellow gold. Each element is cast separately and is linked with hinges between each length. It is set with eighteen green doublet stones...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Large French Sculpted Bronze Box by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large bonze box (based on the size, it is likely a card case) by French Parisian art jewelry designer Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950s. The box features an interesting design i...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Italian 14K Tri-Color Gold Flexible Bar-Link Bracelet w/ Chevron Pattern
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VINTAGE 14K SOLID TRI-COLOR GOLD CHEVRON PATTERNED BAR-LINK BRACELET
With a slinky flexible profile 63.8 grams total weight circa 1940-60
Item # 111QZG03S
A very fine chevron pat...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Viking Inspired Bronze Broosch by Kalevala Koru, Finland 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Special vintage and Viking inspired oval bronze brooch by Kalevala Koru, Finland 1940s. Great natural patina with lovely relieffs and decor.
Stamped on ...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Silvered Bronze Box with Relief Cast Poem by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful jewelry box in silvered cast bronze by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). From a small special series, the designer created circa 1945-55. on which poems were cast in relief on the cover. Most existing examples features poems that are well-known. This poem, however, was not identified by us, and possibly is a creation of the artist herself. It is a very soulful prose (see the full poem in French below). Signed on the base as shown.
We have a gilt bronze box with the same relief cast poem that comes with a three-page Certification in French by Comite Line Vautrin, shown in some photos as well.
Reference: For other boxes with poems see "Line Vautrin Sculptor, Jeweller, Magician by Line Vautrin and Patrick Mauries, page 42.
"Les glaciers vagabonds qui ébranlent les murs
et les anges frileux qui cherchent un asile quand la nuit de décembre
anesthésie la ville t’effraient plus que les morts tutélaires et durs
Ils désertent pour toi...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely brooch in gilt cast bronze made by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940s. The brooch belongs to a collection called "The moon and the starts in th...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
French Gilt Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A brooch in gilded bronze by French art jeweler Line Vautrin circa 1950s-1960s. The unusual model depicts the mathematical sign of infinity, on which appears in relief inscription of...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Twisted-Rope Necklace with 14k Gold Accent
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VINTAGE GOLD GRADUATED-TWIST ROPE NECKLACE
18k yellow gold with 14k white gold inner chain 44.3 grams total weight 17 3/8" wearable length
Item # C104243
A wonderful mid-century ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
French Bronze Brooch Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze brooch in sculptural form called Le Char de la lune (The Chariot of the Moon) circa 1945-1955 by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). A long pin on the back and...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage 18k Gold and Diamond Ring with Blue & Green Enamel
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VINTAGE 18K GOLD, BLUE & GREEN ENAMEL AND DIAMOND RING
9.8 grams total weight 7 round brilliant-cut diamonds marked "18K" & "ITALY"
Item # 109FTP14P
An incredibly fine and striking cocktail ring in size 7...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Perpetual Maritime Date Calendar in Bronze, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A nautically themed date calendar in bronze. It features a ship in waves at the top, an anchor at the bottom and a sliding N/S/E/W disc that sets the dat...
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1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Maison Lancel Polished Bronze Koi Fish Sconces Creme Cone Shade France 1950-Pair
By Maison Lancel, E. Guillemard
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Lancel Bronze Japanese Koi Sconces, wall lights with cream Cone Paper shade.
These animal sculpture lighting was made in the...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
French Art Bronze Bracelet by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare cuff bracelet in gilded and silvered bronze by Parisian art jewller Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The playful piece is called "Le gendarme et le voleur"...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold & .7ct Diamond Golf Tennis Championship Jewelry
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 14k yellow gold and .65ct diamond engraved Meadowbrook Country Club “MCC Champion” commemorative jewelry token for Golf or Tennis Championship won by Carol Levitan “CFL.”.
...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold
French Sculptural Bronze Bracelet 'La Manif" by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze bracelet by Line Vautrin (1913-1997), circa 1945-46. The design is known as "La Manif" or "La Manifestation", which features a chain of arm-linked figurines. Monogramme...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Bronze 2-Piece Pendant Necklace by Pentti Sarpaneva, Finland, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful vintage bronze necklace of two pieces linked together as one pendant. Original bronze chain by designer Pentti Sarpaneeva for Torun Hopea, Finlan...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage 14k Gold Woven Choker Necklace w/ Modernist Diamond Pendant, 91.4 grams
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VINTAGE 14K YELLOW GOLD WOVEN CHOKER WITH DIAMOND SLIDE PENDANT
Circa mid 20th century; a substantial 91.4 grams
Item # 002CLU05E
A most substantial and complex graduated and woven choker necklace executed 14k yellow gold for a total weight of 91.4 grams. It features a high-polish modernist free-form pendant set with eight diamonds that slides freely along the length of the necklace. The back is secured with a pressure-tongue clasp with a textured button that easily releases the mechanism, this further secured with a safety wire clasp. The gold is finished throughout with a brilliant high-polish and remains in exquisite original condition. It is a dramatic evening piece - a Fine vintage acquisition...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Pair of Bronze and Enamel Earrings Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of bespoken earrings by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The cast bronze earring features a sculptural design that evokes an archaic form with shell like scroll an...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Elegant 14k Yellow Gold Woven 7 1/4" Bracelet by POM circa 1960s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MID CENTURY WOVEN AND TEXTURED 14K YELLOW GOLD BRACELET
Designed by POM, circa 1960s
Item # 011PNW15A
A delightful and most elegant mid-century bracelet executed entirely in 14k yel...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian 18k Yellow Gold Leaf-Cluster Heart Brooch
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VINTAGE ITALIAN 18K YELLOW GOLD BROOCH
Leaf cluster in the shape of a heart 16 grams total weight
Item # C104225
A beautifully cast and finished brooch in the form of a heart, the...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Large French Silvered Bronze Box Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A silvered bronze poudrier box "Ammonite" by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997).
In the 1940s, Line Vautrin designed a series that was inspired by the shape of na...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Modern 14k Bicolor Textured Woven Gold Flexible Strap Bracelet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
BEAUTIFULLY TEXTURED AND WOVEN 14K BICOLOR GOLD STRAP BRACELET
7 1/2" wearable length a substantial 62.36 grams marked "585"
Item # C104218
A brilliant and incredibly eye-catching design from the mid 20th century, it features a woven bicolor 14 karat gold fabric, the white gold high-polished bars flanking the inner yellow gold bars with etched and textured surfaces that reflect the light chaotically. Tiny bars...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Gilt Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze brooch "Moise ou la Traversee du Desert" by French Jeweler Line Vautrin, circa 1940s.
The patinated surface features amazing details illustrating the biblical story of Moses crossing the desert out of Egypt...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
French Bronze Belt Buckle Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cast bronze two-piece bronze buckle with hook and loop verso by French art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The sculptural pieces are In a rare Inca motif, with triangular indenta...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Estate 14k Yellow and White Gold Bar-Link Strap Bracelet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ESTATE 14K YELLOW AND WHITE GOLD TEXTURED BAR-LINK FLEXIBLE STRAP BRACELET
Circa mid-20th century 68.5 grams total weight 6 3/4" wearable length
Item # 104ZLN15S
An exquisite Mid-...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Round Sunshaped Vintage Bronze Necklace, 1960-1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful round bronze necklace with smaller decor in the middle. Original bronze chain and natural bronze patina. Size of pendant: 4,5 cmD.
Length of cha...
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern 18 Karat Gold Flexible Link Strap Bracelet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ESTATE 18 KARAT YELLOW GOLD FLEXIBLE-LINK STRAP BRACELET
Circa 3rd quarter of 20th century 7 7/8" wearable length 43.6 grams total weight
Item # 104UNL15A
Slinky and elegant, this...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Vintage Danish Gold Ring with Pink Sapphire by Hermann Siersbol
By Hermann Siersbol
Located in Esbjerg, DK
14-carat ladies ring with pink sapphire cut in Baguette. It was made by the Danish silver and goldsmith Hermann Siersbol and dates from the late 1960s or early 1970s. It is hallmarked 585 for 14-carat gold and has the initials HS hand engraved to the inside. The ring weights 8 grams and measures 15/55 on a standard Swiss ring...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Solid 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet with Pentagonal Links, 7 1/4" L
Located in Shippensburg, PA
18K SOLID YELLOW GOLD FLEXIBLE BAND BRACELET
Circa late 20th century, marked "0.750" with maker's motif (two small O's over one large O)
Item # 012ZFY11E
An incredibly substantial e...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Antique Classic Ballet Female Dancer Sculpture, French, 1930s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Silvered bronze sculpture of a women dancing. Lovely lady. It has a alabaster tray or plate that can be use for jewelry, personal cards or keys. Made in...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Plaque Sculpture Mother Mary & Child Pretty Color Detail Wall Art 1960s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Plaque Wall Art Sculpture Mother Mary & Child in Bronze + Pretty Color Detail 1960s
Signed art
Measures: 5 T x 1.75 W x .5 D
Pr...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
French Bronze Buckle Brooch Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sculptured bronze brooch with a clip that be used on lapel or as a scarf tie by French Parisian art jewelry designer Line Vautrin (1913-1997) In a rare Inca motif, with triangular ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Oval Bronze Ring with Shimmering Stone by Pentti Sarpaneva, Finland, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vintage bronze ring oval shaped with lovely a green/blue shimmering nature stone by designer Pentti Sarpaneeva, Finland, 1960s. Natural nice patina...
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
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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