Antique Curiosity Box
Antique 1880s Toys and Dolls
Porcelain, Fabric
20th Century British Other Models and Miniatures
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Saudi Arabian Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Brass, Steel
Antique 19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Musical Instruments
Rosewood
Vintage 1940s Italian Nautical Objects
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Nautical Objects
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Musical Instruments
Brass, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Musical Instruments
Brass, Steel
Antique 19th Century Chinese Nautical Objects
Porcelain
Antique 1880s English Art Nouveau Tobacco Accessories
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Composition
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments
Brass, Iron
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Toys and Dolls
Metal
Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Brass, Steel
Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Musical Instruments
Brass
Antique 19th Century German Models and Miniatures
Silver
Vintage 1910s Italian Scientific Instruments
Brass
20th Century British Other Tobacco Accessories
Silver
Antique Late 17th Century French Religious Items
Olive
Antique 1880s Swiss Late Victorian Musical Instruments
Brass, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Silver Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Musical Instruments
Brass, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Musical Instruments
Brass
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Books
Pine
Antique 1890s British Belle Époque Games
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Baroque Religious Items
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Tobacco Accessories
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Pine, Paper
Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Musical Instruments
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Italian Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Saudi Arabian Modern Arms, Armor and Weapons
Brass, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Tobacco Accessories
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Tobacco Accessories
Bone, Horn
Antique 1890s English Victorian Games
Wood
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Games
Hardwood, Satinwood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Games
Brass
Antique 1870s Scientific Instruments
Fruitwood
Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Games
Hardwood
20th Century English Other Games
Silver, Pewter
Antique Late 17th Century European Baroque Games
Birch, Olive, Walnut
20th Century British Games
Hardwood
Antique 1840s English Georgian Games
Metal
20th Century Canadian Other Games
Silver, Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Models and Miniatures
Oak, Pine
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Burl, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Musical Instruments
Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Metal
Antique 1880s Tobacco Accessories
Fruitwood
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Tobacco Accessories
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s English Tobacco Accessories
Sterling Silver
20th Century German Other Tobacco Accessories
Silver
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Iron
Vintage 1910s French Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Pottery
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Tin
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Prints
Glass, Wood, Paper
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Games
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Finding the Right Collectibles-curiosities for You
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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