Brass Scales
Antique Early 19th Century English Globes
Brass
Early 20th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures
Brass
Vintage 1930s English Nautical Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Brass, Iron
20th Century British Historical Memorabilia
Brass, Metal
Antique 1850s French Scientific Instruments
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1950s Austrian Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Brass
20th Century American Scientific Instruments
Brass, Copper, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique 1880s English Victorian More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Brass, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Screens and Room Dividers
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Scientific Instruments
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century Spanish Scientific Instruments
Iron
Vintage 1930s French Globes
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments
Marble, Brass
Antique 1870s French Scientific Instruments
Brass, Iron, Steel
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Brass, Bronze, Iron
20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Brass
Vintage 1970s Spanish Bookends
Brass
20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1880s British Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique 1870s Nautical Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments
Brass
Vintage 1920s British Scientific Instruments
Brass
20th Century Italian Tobacco Accessories
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1950s British Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Home Accents
Brass
Vintage 1950s American End Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Night Stands
Metal
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Wall Clocks
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Commodes and Chests of D...
Walnut
Antique 1850s Italian Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Musical Instruments
Bronze
Antique 1890s Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique 1880s French Scientific Instruments
Metal, Brass, Iron
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Nautical Objects
Late 20th Century American American Classical Bookends
Marble, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1920s Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique Early 1800s Italian Scientific Instruments
Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Antler
Antique Late 19th Century French Arms, Armor and Weapons
Brass
Vintage 1960s Scientific Instruments
Antique 1880s French Industrial Scientific Instruments
Brass
20th Century Italian Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Victorian Scientific Instruments
Brass
Early 20th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Collectible Jewelry
Brass
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Finding the Right Collectibles And 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.
- What is a brass scale?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A brass scale is the one used in ancient times when bartering or trading various precious metal currencies. They are now frequently used as decorative objects for display in any home. This regal-looking collectible adds a touch of royalty to any mantel or console table. Find a variety of antique and vintage brass scales on 1stDibs.
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