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Period: 1970s
Place of Origin: European
Traditional Vintage French Soda Syphon, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage metal and glass traditional French soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1970. In original condition, with minor wear consisten...
Category

1970s Rustic Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Traditional Vintage Metal Jug, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional vintage metal jug. By unknown manufacturer, made in Spain circa 1970. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age an...
Category

1970s Rustic Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Man and Chair 'Furniture Book, Catalogue', 1970 / Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970, Grafia, Brno - czech language - original condition, see the photos - 47 pages - many pictures of seating furniture by Czech designers - jr.
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Enric Miralles Spanish 'Gerro' Vase, circa 1970
By Benedetta Miralles Tagliabue
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gerro is a small vase that reproduces the large ones built in the Diagonal Mar Park in Barcelona, a project by Enric Miralles and Benedetta Tagliabue. ...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Sterling Silver Choker Necklace by Jaana Toppila-Ikalainen 1998 Finland
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely silver necklace with wave shaped bars chained together by designer Jaana Toppila-Ikalainen -Finland 1998. The silver bars has a twisted shape. Natural patina and good vintage ...
Category

1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Vintage 1970s Gucci 22-Karat Gold-Plated Wrap Sunglasses with Brown Lenses Italy
By Gucci
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic 1970s vintage Gucci wrap sunglasses or eyewear, plated in 22-karat gold with brown plastic lenses, with nice knurled texture to front of frames. Some wear to gold plating, al...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Large Carnelian-plated Obelisk by Maison Jansen, France 1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Large brass mounted and carnelian-plated obelisk. In the style of Emilio Terry. By Maison Jansen, France 1970.
Category

1970s Neoclassical Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Carnelian, Brass

Lighter Elephant in Travertine attributed to Fratelli Mannelli, Italy 1970s
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Rome, IT
Table lighter elephant in Travertine attributed to Fratelli Mannelli. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Metal

Telefono in Ceramica Limoges, Anni 70
Located in Felino, IT
Telefono in ceramica Limonge, funzionante con vecchia presa telefono. in buono stato, ma ci sono 2 parti incollate. una sotto al microfono voce ed una nella cornetta. le parti sono c...
Category

1970s Rococo Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Guy Sydenham Poole Pottery Ltd Edn QEII Silver Jubilee Loving Mug
By Guy Sydenham
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive Poole Pottery limited edition twin handled loving mug commemorating the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 1977 by renowned potter Guy Sydenham (British, 1916-2005). Guy Sydenham joined Poole Pottery in 1931 and completed a seven year apprenticeship. He was a master potter for more than 50 years and was renowned for the original work he created in the Poole Pottery Studio in the 1960’s and 1970’s. He worked as head of the ‘making department’ at Poole Pottery resigning in 1977 possibly making this commemorative one his last important works. This stylish twin handled stoneware mug (as it was called!) stands raised on a wide round base the rim carved with the words THE QUEENS SILVER JUBILEE 1952 – 1977. The piece has a narrow stem and a wide round cup shaped top with finely formed and elegant handles applied to either side. The is mounted with a relief molded medallion with a Lion, Unicorn and Crown and initials E II R. The medallion has a contrasting brown stained finish with a brown wash also applied to the edge of the foot. The body has a slightly textured satin brown glazed finish with a rich dark honey glaze...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stoneware

Atlas Tennis Racket, for Championship Play
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Atlas tennis racket, For Championship Play, by J. Gauthier Fils, 1970. Measures: H: 69 cm, W: 23 cm, D: 4 cm.
Category

1970s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Gilt Framed Vintage French Cote De Beaune Wine Region Poster 1972
Located in Alton, GB
Framed Cote De Beaune region wine map from 1972. The print has been removed to clean the glass, the frame has minor damage in places but nothing that de...
Category

1970s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Checkers Game by Ennio Lucini for Gabbianelli Green & White Ceramic, Italy 1970s
By Gabbianelli, Ennio Lucini
Located in Rome, IT
Vintage checkers game by the Italian designer Ennio Lucini for Gabbianelli in green and white ceramic. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

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...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Iron

Traditional Swiss Vintage Metal Stamped Commemorative Jug, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage metal commemorative metal jug. By unknown manufacturer, made in Switzerland circa 1970. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with ...
Category

1970s Rustic Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1970's British Ultimate Gray /Monochrome AC GMT Co. Classic Quartz Wall Clock
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Quartz sweep seconds / non ticking wall clock finished in Ultimate gray Pantone 17-5104 Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert...
Category

1970s Industrial Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Pair of Catalogs of Highly Important English Silver, Property of Fay Plohn, NY
Located in valatie, NY
Pair of catalogs of highly important English Silver, the Property of Mrs. Fay Plohn. Parts One and Two, by Sotheby's & Co. Includes two separate catalogs, parts 1 and 2. 1st Ed hardc...
Category

1970s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Fans from the East by Carol Dorington-Ward
Located in valatie, NY
Fans from the East by Carol Dorington-Ward. Published by Debrett's Peerage Limited/Viking, 1978. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Companion to the stunning 1978 exhibition at the V...
Category

1970s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Late Century German Large Copper and Cast Brass Directional Cargo Light Pendant
By Wiska
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed 1970s vintage industrial large copper and brass German cargo pendant. Made by Wiska, a German manufacturer of industrial fixtures and fittings. Reclaimed from supertankers and professionally restored in the UK ready for use in modern interiors. Specifications: Diameter 45cm Height 65cm Bulb E26/E27 Edison Screw There is a mechanical feature which allows the light to be tilted using the wing nuts and hanging frame...
Category

1970s Industrial Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

X Large Leather Rhinoceros Footstool Dimitri Omersa Abercrombie & Fitch, 70's
By Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Vintage XL leather rhinoceros decorative footstool designed by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch, circa 1960s is hand-stitched and features aged leather. This Charming fellow is huge-much bigger than I expected. It measures 20" T x 45" L x 10" D and the seat height is 16" T. The horn, tail, and eyes are intact. The vintage leather footstool...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Gilt Framed Vintage French La Cote De Nuits Wine Region Poster 1972
Located in Alton, GB
Framed La Cote De Nuits region wine map from 1972. The print has been removed to clean the glass, the frame has minor damage in places but nothing that detracts from its beauty, if a...
Category

1970s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage 16th C Style Complete Suit of Armour, Castell Gyrn, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous hand crafted complete suit of 16th century style armour dating from the second half of the 20th century. The fully articulated suit is mounted on a wooden stand complete with a two handed double edged sword. This is an fabulous quality life size suit of armour...
Category

1970s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1970 Backgammon & Chess Rare Etienne Aigner Black Soft Leather Set
By Etienne Aigner
Located in Vis, NL
Vintage 1970 backgammon & chess rare Etienne Aigner black and burgundy handmade soft leather complete set a rare find since they were just a few made guaranteeing the maximum level o...
Category

1970s Arts and Crafts Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Checkers Game "The Solitaire" in Wood by Artek, Italy, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Rome, IT
Checkers game "The Solitaire" in wood by Artek. Made in Italy in the 1970s. It comes with its original box and instruction paper. The original label is still attached on the botto...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

1970s British Yellow Illumination AC GMT Co. Classic Quartz Wall Clock
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Quartz sweep seconds / non ticking wall clock finished in Yellow Pantone 13-0647 Illuminating. Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back t...
Category

1970s Industrial Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Apocalypse of S. John with 22 Drawings by Giorgio De Chirico, Autographed
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Torino, IT
Apocalypse of Saint John with 22 drawings by Giorgio De Chirico. Bestetti Publisher. Volume n ° 1028/1099 Autographed by De Chirico Origin Italy Period 1977. Author Te...
Category

1970s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Gilt Framed Vintage Wine Regions of France Map
Located in Alton, GB
Framed French wine region map 1973. The print has been removed to clean the glass, the frame has minor damage in places but nothing that detracts from ...
Category

1970s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Sterling Silver Model of a Royal Scots Dragoon Guard
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1970, this handsome, Sterling Silver Model of a Royal Scots Dragoon Guard (formerly 3rd Carabiniers) is wonderfully modelled and sta...
Category

1970s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Carlo Fiori Metal and Rhinestone Hare Clutch Bag Purse
By Judith Leiber
Located in Miami, FL
Chic vintage metal and rhinestones bag. The chain retracts inside to be used a clutch. Retains tag. Chain is 36" long. Including chain the bag hangs 22".
Category

1970s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Modern Hand-Carved Ebony Bracelet, circa 1970s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Stunning large modern hand-carved ebony bracelet made from 28 single pieces of ebony. Measure: opening 2.25 inches.
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ebony

Hotels, Motels & Condominiums Planning, Design & Maintenance by Fred Lawson
Located in valatie, NY
Hotels, Motels and Condominiums: Planning, Design and Maintenance by Fred Lawson. Architectural Press / Cahners 1976, London. Hardcover with dust jacket. "...
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1970s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

West Side Story
Located in London, GB
Original Polish film poster for West Side Story. This poster used for the films first Polish release in 1973. The Polish artist Marian Stachurski (19...
Category

1970s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paint

Paris Berlin 1900-1933 Coffee Table Book
Located in New York, NY
The 'Paris Berlin 1900-1933 ' is a soft-cover book covering an exhibition from July 12-November 6, 1978, at The Centre Pompidou, Paris, France. Book cover...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Paul Louis Gastaud, Telephone Radio/ K7
By Paul-Louis Gastaud
Located in Marbella, ES
Paul Louis Gastaud (20th) Telephone Radio/ K7 Hi-Fi system embedded in an ABS phone Signed Measures: H 126 × Ø 41 cm Functional Excellent cond...
Category

1970s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Space Age Orange Vintage Television Ikaro by Minerva, 1970s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age orange vintage television from plastic model Ikaro by Minerva, 1970s, Austria. This portable television with an orange plastic casing by...
Category

1970s Space Age Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Art Deco and Other Figurers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Deco book is out of print. This one in New and never used. Has a small 1/2 tear at top on cover page. Printed in England 1978. Purchased when I lived there.
Category

1970s Art Deco Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Steve Schapiro, Signed, Limited Edition Book "Taxi Driver"
By Steve Schapiro, Paul Duncan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
You talking to me? Previously unseen photographs from Scorsese's masterpiece. Taxi Driver has long been regarded as a cinematic milestone, and Robert DeNiro’s portrait of a tri...
Category

1970s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Pierre Cardin Playing Cards
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Collection of original Pierre Cardin playing cards Each hardcover case has a different Pierre Cardin logo fabric with brass trim and hinge...
Category

1970s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Round Blue Stone Silverpendant by Skreij J E Ab, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful blue round 'Bergslagen stone' necklace by Skreij JE Ab 1970s. Sweden. The stone has various shades of blue color and are originally the "leftovers" or slag of the iron pro...
Category

1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Sterling Silver

Aluminum Munich TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Munich television tower. Hand-spun in metal. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or mans room.
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Miniature Music and Jewellery Box Asprey, London, Movement by Rouge, Switzerland
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in Norwich, GB
Music and Jewellery Box, Asprey London. Movement by Reuge, Switzerland. Miniature jewellery and music box in the style of a grand piano in a mahogany and walnut veneered case inlaid with marquetry throughout featuring musical instruments, raised on three turned tapered legs. The front opening to reveal a traditional keyboard with brass button slider. The top opening to reveal a green baize lined jewellery compartment bearing a brass plaque signed ‘Asprey, London’. c.1970 A separate compartment opening within to reveal a Swiss musical movement...
Category

1970s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

Floor Ashtray Travertine & Steel Fratelli Mannelli Style, Italy, 1970s
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Rome, IT
Cylindrical floor ashtray in travertine marble structure and steel by Fratelli Mannelli. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Travertine

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for the 1969 Classic western staring Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Katherine Ross. This size poster would have been used outside the cinema in glass displ...
Category

1970s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Finnish Sterling Silver Bracelet by Kultaseppä Salovaara, Åbo 1972
By Kultaseppä Salovaara
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vintage and lovely sterling silver bracelet by Kultaseppä Salovaara made in Åbo, Finland in 1972. Silver iconic shaped center and hook lock with a...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Pair of United States Military A-7 Corsairs Model Fighter Jet Airplanes
By Matthijs Verkuyl
Located in London, GB
An unusual pair of painted aluminium and wood military models of the LTV ( Ling-Temco-Vought) A-7 Corsair II fighter jet airplanes. One in United States Navy (USN) livery and one in United States Air Force camouflage livery. Made by a celebrated Dutch model maker, Maarten Matthijs Verkuyl, a specialist model maker that had contracts with aircraft manufacturers and airlines. Fabulous quality painted cast aluminium military naval and airforce model aircraft...
Category

1970s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Art Book Leonard Foujita Oeuvres 1949 - 1968
Located in Roma, IT
Art Book Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita (in Japanese ?? ??, Fujita Tsuguharu; Tokyo, 27 November 1886 - Zurich, 29 January 1968) Texts Bernard Dorival Oeuvres 1949-1968 Èdition Nic...
Category

1970s Japonisme Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Alien
Located in London, GB
Original set of four British film poster for Ridley Scott's Classic 1979 Science-Fiction movie, starring Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver, John Hurt. T...
Category

1970s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

American Art
Located in Bradenton, FL
American Art, first edition, hardcover, published in 1972 by Octopus Books Limited of London, printed in Italy. General editor Francesco Abbate, translat...
Category

1970s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Set of 16 Vintage Painted Wood Weighted Beach Blocks in Various Colors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very cool assortment of Vintage Weighted Beach Blocks. Each block has unique colors, paint splatter, and in varying sizes with heavy signs of wear. Heavy patina, with varying degrees...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Flower Shaped Bronze Necklace by Hannu Ikonen, Finland, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely bronze pendant with the popular Reindeer Moss look designed by Hannu Ikonen for Valo Koru, Finland 1970s. Naturally bronze patina necklace with des...
Category

1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

French Connection
Located in London, GB
Original set of four British 4 Marley Haley posters for William Friedkin's classic 1971 crime, drama. starring Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider and Fernando...
Category

1970s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Pouf, Therapeutic Toy in Jute, Material by Renate Müller, Germany, GDR
By Renate Müller
Located in Halle, DE
Original and Authentic therapeutic Toy for children by Renate Müller, East-Germany, GDR, circa 1973. A Drum-shaped pouf with handles, made of jute...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Aluminum Munich TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Munich television tower. Hand-spun in metal. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or mans room.
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Alessandro Albrizzi Backgammon Set
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Chicago, IL
Complete vintage modern black Lucite backgammon set designed by Alessandro Albrizzi includes game board, a thick Lucite box for the Bakelite chips, two Lucite dice cups...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Phantom Fighter Ejection Seat
Located in Paris, FR
Ejection seat phantom fighter made by Martin & Baker, 1972. Ejection seat from Phantom II fighter, Royal Air Force, and from Mc Donnel Douglas F-4. With e...
Category

1970s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Unique Alfred Dunhill 18ct Gold and Amethyst Geode Lighthouse Lighter, 1975
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in London, GB
Dedication and great skill are what you need to create a unique piece of this extraordinary quality – a massive 18ct gold (over 1.5 kilos) and amethyst table lighter in the form of a Lighthouse. It is set on top of a solid section of amethyst geode, 112 pounds in weight, beautifully cut to emulate a rocky shoreline, consisting of 9 rectangular cut AAA grade cut and polished amethysts. The base of the Lighthouse, also in 18ct gold, is engraved to resemble brickwork, and even has a ladder leading up to a fenced ledge with a small door. The glazed lantern at the top, also has ‘windows’ of bevelled amethyst and the body of the lighthouse and the lantern illuminate from within. The lighthouse lantern...
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1970s Other Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

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