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French Orientalist Bronze Sculpture of North African Berber Boy by Marcel Debut
By Marcel Debut
Located in Shippensburg, PA
African nations found a large collecting audience in France and England. There was a fascination with what
Category

20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Orientalist Bronze Sculpture of Tunisian Water Carrier after Marcel Debut
By Marcel Debut
Located in Shippensburg, PA
studies of the Arab and African nations found a large collecting audience in France and England. There was
Category

Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Conceptual Pop Art Color Mixed Media Painting "Home" Brooke Alexander Gallery
By Robin Winters
Located in Surfside, FL
Benicia, California in 1950 to lawyer parents. As a child his hobby was collecting glass bottles found on
Category

1980s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pigment, Screen

Conceptual Pop Art Color Oil Monotype Painting Abstract Figure Robin Winters
By Robin Winters
Located in Surfside, FL
collecting glass bottles found on the beach and under old buildings, which would later influence him as an
Category

1980s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Monoprint, Monotype

Conceptual Pop Art Color Oil Monotype Painting Abstract Figure Robin Winters
By Robin Winters
Located in Surfside, FL
collecting glass bottles found on the beach and under old buildings, which would later influence him as an
Category

1980s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Monoprint, Monotype

Civil War Era Cannon Ball Found In Tennessee
Located in Santa Monica, CA
American Civil War era iron cannon balls found in Tennessee. Great decorative conversation pieces
Category

Antique 19th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Wooden Found Object Door Stop
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Door Stop, Found Object American Probably a Masher of some sort.
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Oak

Ancient Large Natural Driftwood as Found Sculpture
Located in Rochester, NY
waters of Lake Erie with the most beautiful crusted bone like surface color and as found sculptural
Category

Antique 19th Century American Archaistic Nautical Objects

Materials

Driftwood

Sotheby s Sale Catalog, James Naismith s Founding Rules of Basketball, 1st Ed
By Sotheby s
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Sale Catalog, James Naismith's Founding Rules of Basketball. Sotheby's New York, December
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

Fabergé: Lost and Found, The Recently Discovered Jewelry Designs, First Edition
By Kenneth Snowman
Located in valatie, NY
Fabergé: Lost and Found, The Recently Discovered Jewelry Designs from The St. Petersburg Archives
Category

20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Antique English Polished Brass Watchmakers Lathe Parts As Found
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique watchmakers lathe is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in the period Late Victorian style. The lathe is comp...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll, 1885
By Lewis Carroll, John Tenniel
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Carroll, Lewis. Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There. London and New York
Category

Antique 1880s American Books

Materials

Paper

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Girl or Doll Riding a Lamb Toy, as Found
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique mechanical toy is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, possibly England or Austria in approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. The toy f...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Set of Twelve Leather Tableware Drink Props from the Pirate Series Black Sails
Located in Haarlem, NL
in South Africa. I found this collectable prop set in a little shop in Port Elizabeth.  
Category

2010s South African Models and Miniatures

Materials

Leather, Wood

Munich Olympic Games 1972 Rubber Mascot Keychain Waldi Dachshund Vintage German
By Otl Aicher
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Games. This collectible piece was found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany, and remains a
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Rubber

Giorgio Saporiti Star Post-Modern Adjustable Lounge Chairs, Italy, Signed
By Giorgio Saporiti, Atelier International, Il Loft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
blend of form, function, and flexibility. Highly collectible and rarely found as a pair, they exemplify
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gianni Versace S/S 2000 Runway Plunging Neckline Tropical Print Silk Shirt Top
By Gianni Versace
Located in Naples, FL
PIECE!!! HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE!!! About Versace: Founded in 1978 by the late Gianni Versace, this Italian
Category

Early 2000s Shirts

Pablo Picasso (after) La Cocina Limited Edition Art Rug
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Weesp, NL
la Propriete Artistique et des Dessins et modèles), an international organization founded to collect
Category

1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Stephen Dweck Amber Sterling Silver Earrings
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
long drawn his inspiration from the wealth of materials found in nature. He collects stones from all
Category

Late 20th Century American Fashion Rings

Materials

Amber, Stainless Steel

Stephen Dweck AMBER Topaz Sterling Silver Bronze Brooch
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
long drawn his inspiration from the wealth of materials found in nature. He collects stones from all
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Amber, Topaz, Sterling Silver

1990s Stephen Dweck Bronze Wash Sterling Silver Earrings
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
materials found in nature. He collects stones from all over the world tourmalines from Brazil, boulder opals
Category

1990s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Vintage French L HERITIER GUYOT DIJON Green Ceramic Frog Ad Ashtray
Located in Birmingham, AL
advertising ashtrays or to collect the money on the counter. Made in various sizes, this one is the largest
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Portuguese Colorful Enameled Ceramic Rooster Decanter/Pitcher by Real Vinícola
Located in North Miami, FL
now be found as collectibles.
Category

Vintage 1960s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

1997 Stephen Dweck Amethyst Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace never worn
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
the wealth of materials found in nature. He collects stones from all over the world tourmaline's from
Category

1990s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Hyland Mather (X-O), Commissioned Artwork for Candace, Final Payment 2023
By Hyland Mather (X-O)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
use of found materials, Mather collects discarded objects and reassembles them to help them regain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Thread, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Pins

Commissioned Artwork for Candace, Initial Deposit
By Hyland Mather (X-O)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Best known for his use of found materials, Mather collects discarded objects and reassembles them to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Thread, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Pins

Steven Dweck Sterling Silver AMBER Ring 1990s Never Worn
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
found in nature. He collects stones from all over the world tourmalines from Brazil, boulder opals from
Category

1990s American Dome Rings

Materials

Amber, Sterling Silver

Van Cleef Arpels, Paris 1960 s Turquoise, Ruby and Gold Singing Bird
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
adorable animals. As they added more animals to the collection each year, customers soon found the need to
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Duane Armstrong "Wind Mill" oil on canvas, landscape with kids and animals
By Duane Armstrong
Located in Miami, FL
collectible signature element found in select works, sometimes referred to as his “Ladybug Series.” Paintings
Category

1960s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Van Cleef Arpels Paris Turquoise, Diamond, Blue Sapphire and Gold Cat Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
the collection each year, customers soon found the need to collect these curious creatures, turning
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Paris Diamond, Emerald, Coral, Enamel and Gold Tiger Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
these adorable animals. As they added more animals to the collection each year, customers soon found
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Paris Turquoise, Ruby, Diamond, Gold Squirrel Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
the collection each year, customers soon found the need to collect these curious creatures, turning
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum

Mid-Century Modern Credenza in Hardwood Brass by Novo Rumo, 1960, Brazil
By Novo Rumo
Located in New York, NY
working for years with his oldest brother, the established designer, Giuseppe Scapinelli, founded Studio
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Dining Table in Hardwood by Novo Rumo, 1960s, Brazil
By Novo Rumo
Located in New York, NY
brother, the established designer, Giuseppe Scapinelli, founded Studio Novo Rumo, in São Paulo. Studio
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood Beige Suede by Liceu de Artes, c1960 Brazil
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
was designed and executed by the Liceu De Artes & Oficios, an institution founded in 1873 by a group
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede, Hardwood

Japanese Antique Pottery Small Plate/1573-1650/Karatsu Ware/Kintsugi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
collecting pottery fragments found during the excavation of the kiln and making a kintsugi. This does not
Category

Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Pottery

Materials

Pottery

French Orientalist Bronze Sculpture of Arab Man in Prayer by Antoine Bofill
By Antoine Bofill
Located in Shippensburg, PA
studies of the Arab and African nations found a large collecting audience in France and England. There was
Category

20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Designer Kieselstein-Cord 1987 Royal Hearts 3 Ruby and Diamond Hearts Brooch Pin
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Tustin, CA
sought after and collectible brand founded by American designer, artist, and photographer Barry
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Couture 1998 AFVandevorst LingerieBasedFirstCollection PinkSequinStrapsSilkTeddy
By A.F. VANDEVORST
Located in Chicago, IL
in the future if a repair is necessary. A.F. Vandevorst, which was founded by the hospital-ephemera
Category

1990s Belgian Bodysuits

Huge Conceptual Pop Art 14 Color Figurative Woodcut Print "Shadow Nature"
By Robin Winters
Located in Surfside, FL
Benicia, California in 1950 to lawyer parents. As a child his hobby was collecting glass bottles found on
Category

1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Color, Woodcut

Gym Lockers of steel in as-found sky blue
Located in Madison, WI
This 6-compartment, steel gym locker set is painted in as-found blue. Extremely sturdy in excellent
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Steel

Mid-century industrial cabinet of steel in as-found green paint.
Located in Madison, WI
Industrial desktop cabinet of painted steel has five stacking drawers with several hundred small compartments of varying sizes from 2.25"x 1.25" in the top drawers to 8.5"x 3" in the...
Category

20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Steel

Primitive Trellis Sculpted of Found Branches, Knots and Limbs
Located in Madison, WI
Primitive trellis hand constructed from woodland branches, twigs and knots.
Category

20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Vintage European Wild Boar Skin Found in France
Located in Houston, TX
This is a vintage European wild boar skin uncovered in France. The dimensions are 56" L x 48" W. See images for details. Works well as a floor covering, but could also be draped over...
Category

Vintage 1920s French Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Antique Taxidermy Sea Turtle Tortoise Found in France
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptional piece discovered in France, this antique taxidermy tortoise is in remarkable condition with beautiful coloring in it's shell. The entire piece is intact and we believe...
Category

Early 20th Century French Taxidermy

Materials

Tortoise Shell

1950s Wood Artist Easel Found in France
Located in Houston, TX
This is a very simple, wood artist's easel uncovered in France. Overall dimensions are 56" H x 32.5" W x 20" D when in shown position, 5" D when folded flat. Horizontal canvas tray i...
Category

Vintage 1950s French Easels

Materials

Wood

Antique Spindle Wood Easel Found in France
Located in Houston, TX
This antique wood easel was uncovered in France. It is handcrafted from French Oak and has been finely carved with wonderful spindle details that are so charming, this piece will stu...
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Easels

Materials

Oak

Framed Antique Map of Southern France the Mediterranean Found in Paris
Located in Houston, TX
his antique map was rolled up and tucked away inside a Parisian antique market stall when we discovered it. The piece has been repaired, and is in wonderful condition. The exact age ...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Maps

Materials

Paper

Rare Vintage Clockwork Automaton Musical Birdcage Found in France
Located in Houston, TX
cage was found on our most recent trip to France. The design is similar to a vintage 1940s Karl
Category

Mid-20th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Framed Antique Embroidered Religious Textile Fragment Found in France
Located in Houston, TX
This beautifully made antique (late 1800s) textile fragment features an embroidered image of the Ten Commandments surrounded by light. The embroidery is not flat, but rather three-di...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

Framed Antique Embroidered Religious Textile Fragment Found in France
Located in Houston, TX
This beautifully made antique (late 1800s) textile fragment shows a metallic starburst shape with colorful embroidery at the centre, including flowers and the letters IHS, commonly k...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

Framed Antique Embroidered Religious Textile Fragment Found in France
Located in Houston, TX
This beautifully made antique (late 1800s) textile fragment features a gorgeous embroidered cross in gold thread on a field of aged, ivory damask. This piece was uncovered recently i...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

Framed Antique Embroidered Religious Textile Fragment Found in France
Located in Houston, TX
This beautifully made antique (late 1800s) textile fragment features an embroidered image of the Lamb of God, a symbol for Christ, surrounded by light. The embroidery is not flat, bu...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

Vintage Handmade Belgian Iron Crucifix Art Found in Brussels
Located in Houston, TX
This hand forged iron crucifix features an image of Christ that leaves the viewer with a feeling of hopefulness. Eyes to the heavens, and arms raised, this iron sculpture seems to al...
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Religious Items

Materials

Iron

Wood and Painted Gilt Crucifix Wall Plaque Found in Italy
Located in Houston, TX
This handmade crucifix wall plaque was uncovered in Italy. The entire piece is crafted from wood and has been hand-painted with a rich mahogany brown and accented with golden gilt. T...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Carpenter s Tool Chest in As-Found Orange and Green Paint
Located in Madison, WI
Carpenter's tool chest with side handles and interior removable tray. As-found orange and green
Category

20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Antique Tall Leather Trunk Luggage with Front Opening Panel found in France
Located in Houston, TX
When we sourced this tall steamer-style trunk, we envisioned it as a bar-top. The trunk is crafted in wood, canvas and leather, with brass hardware. There are some remnants of travel...
Category

Antique 19th Century European Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

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Found Collectibles For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of found collectibles available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, all found collectibles available were constructed with great care. Found collectibles have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Found collectibles bearing Victorian or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made found collectibles over the years, but those made by Broyhill Brasilia, Kenneth Snowman and David LaChapelle are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Found Collectibles?

Found collectibles can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $695, while the lowest priced sells for $89 and the highest can go for as much as $4,500.