Collectibles and Curiosities
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Coral
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Enamel
1640s English Charles II Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Glass
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Crystal
1910s German Late Victorian Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Antler
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Ceramic
1970s Polish Post-Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
2010s Austrian Black Forest Collectibles and Curiosities
Fur
1960s Dutch Space Age Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Plastic
2010s French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
20th Century Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
1890s English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
1880s English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver Plate
1860s Swedish Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
1890s English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver Plate
1890s English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
Late 19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Oak
1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Walnut
Mid-20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Giltwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Mid-20th Century Israeli Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
1970s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
1980s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Animal Skin
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Bakelite
20th Century German Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Bone
1840s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather
1840s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather
Early 20th Century Scottish Edwardian Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Paper
Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Bone, Bamboo, Wood
Early 1900s Israeli Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Olive
Early 20th Century Indian Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Aluminum
1980s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Cotton
Early 20th Century Austrian Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather, Velvet
Late 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Lapis Lazuli
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Stone, Silver Plate
1960s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Aluminum
19th Century Scottish Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze, Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
19th Century African Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Natural Fiber
Early 20th Century Indian Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather, Wool
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Oak
2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
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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