Collectibles and Curiosities
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Israeli Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
1970s Greek Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
Late 20th Century Israeli Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
Mid-20th Century European Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Israeli Modern Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Copper, Silver, Brass
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold Leaf
20th Century English Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver Leaf
20th Century North American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
1970s Peruvian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Stone, Sterling Silver
1960s Peruvian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
1960s Peruvian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century German Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
20th Century Mexican Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Malachite, Sterling Silver
1960s Mexican Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
1930s Mexican Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
1930s French Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver Plate, Spelter
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold, Sterling Silver, Brass
1990s American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Plastic, Paper
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Crystal, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tribal Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver Plate, Brass
1960s Indian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
1920s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary English Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver, Copper
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Bakelite
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Chrome
1930s Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
1970s Peruvian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
1980s Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Israeli Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
Late 20th Century Israeli Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century German Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver, 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.