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Ray Booth: The Expressive Home: Architecture and Interiors
Located in New York, NY
Ray Booth: The Expressive Home: Architecture and Interiors Author Ray Booth, with Judith Nasatir For his second book, Booth, a master of modern elegance, creates homes that are strikingly sophisticated and wonderfully livable at the same time. Booth showcases his innovative and sophisticated modern interiors, which mix a keen sense of tranquility with bold and elegant details, as well as homes renovated inside and out, and houses designed and decorated from the foundations up. Both his exteriors and interiors display a harmonious blend of traditional and contemporary elements, resulting in an appealingly timeless aesthetic. This exquisitely designed tome presents his forward-thinking vision. The spectacular projects featured span the country from coast to coast—from a dramatic Los Angeles hillside dwelling with expansive windows to a contemporary Nashville home that marries brick, metal, and wood. For his own Provincetown seaside getaway, he has chosen an unexpected cutting-edge style. These projects show how he pushes the boundaries of design while imbuing spaces with soul. About The Author Architecturally trained designer Ray Booth is a partner of the prestigious McALPINE firm who divides his time between Nashville and New York City. Booth’s work has received national recognition from the most prestigious lifestyle publications, including Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and Veranda. He remains at the top of the industry’s design list with honors including 1stDibs 50...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Patrick Demarchelier: Fashion Photographs Seen and Unseen
Located in New York, NY
Patrick Demarchelier: Fashion Photographs Seen and Unseen Author Victor Demarchelier, Foreword by Brad Gooch A stunning new portrait of the legendary fashion photographer, famed for...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Autographed Barry Bonds (SF Giants) Baseball in its Original Case Shell, w/COA
Located in Warrenton, OR
Autographed Barry Bonds (SF Giants) Baseball in its Original Case & Shell, w/COA! The ball is in excellent vintage condition.This is a Barry Bonds baseball, date created unknown, dat...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Art Deco 1930 s Evans Chevron Ox Blood Burgundy Enamel Chrome Cigarette Case
Located in Red Lion, PA
This fabulous 1930s Evans cigarette case showcases one of the most striking combinations of the era: bold chevron and diamond patterning rendered in gleaming chrome and rich ox-blood...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Enamel

French Medieval Carved Stone Panel Depicting A Madonna With Child
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful primitive medieval stone panel, depicting a Madonna with child France before 1600 Weathered and small losses
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16th Century French Medieval Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Stone

Antique 1910s German Santa Claus Belsnickle Figure on Sleigh pulled by Pink Pig
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German Santa Claus Belsnickle Sleigh with Pig and Toys, circa 1900 A rare and charming example of early German Christmas craftsmanship, this Antique Santa Claus Belsnickle figure depicts Santa seated in a sleigh pulled by a pig, overflowing with miniature gifts, toys, and trees. The composition figure of Santa, marked Germany, measures approximately 7 inches high, while the papier-mùché pig is about 10 inches long. The entire display extends to an impressive 24 inches (60 cm). Beautifully detailed with cotton, porcelain dolls, wooden toys, and seasonal greenery, this unique piece embodies the nostalgic charm of old-world Christmas traditions. Discovered at an estate sale in Leipzig, Germany, it makes a museum-worthy addition to any collection of antique holiday decorations, Belsnickle figures, or Victorian Christmas ornaments...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

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Composition

Highly Unusual 1930 s Art Deco Harlequin and Ballerina Fantasy Cigarette Case
Located in Red Lion, PA
This highly unusual 1930s Art Deco cigarette case presents a fantastical scene in bold, raised, metal and enamel. A classic harlequin, rendered in geometric and cubist-inspired forms...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Enamel

Large 18th Century Italian / Neapolitan Hand Carved Wooden Head of Christ
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique handcarved wooden head of Christ with beautiful expression and glass eyes, once used at processions. Napels/ Italy, circa 1750-1800. Beautiful example of 18th century craftsma...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gesso, Glass, Wood

HOLIDAY GIFT- Mid-Century Onyx and Brass Desk Set Lighter Ashtray, Italy 1960s
Located in Bochum, NRW
🎄 Looking for a unique Christmas gift? This set makes a memorable present for design lovers, vintage aficionados, or anyone who appreciates the art of the desk. A sculptural mid-cen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Onyx, Brass

French 17th Century Baroque Wooden Madonna with Child
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely hand carved wooden Madonna with child with traces of old color. Despite of the fact this piece has several losses , she has a wonderful and strong expression and beautiful old...
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17th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Studio Sofield Works
Located in New York, NY
Text by William Sofield and Emma O'Neill, Foreword by Tom Ford, Introduction by Mayer Rus, Contributions by John Oakes and Joel Silver and Paul Goldberger An extraordinary work of b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Amazing Collection of 17th / 18th Century Weathered Vellum Books
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing collection of 5 extremely weathered vellum books, Spain/Italy 17th/ 18th century. Weathered and small losses and old repairs. More photo's available on request H:20-38cm W:...
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17th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Parchment Paper

1970s Stunning Purple Smoking Set By Antonio Imperatore in Murano Glass.
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Stunning purple smoking set by Antonio Imperatore in Murano glass. Made in Italy The items are in excellent condition. The table lighter works perfectly, This smoking set is go...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Murano Glass

1960s Stunning Blue Table Lighter in Murano Sommerso Glass By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning Blue and Yellow Table Lighter in Murano Sommerso Glass By Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made in italy The item is in excellent condition and it works perfectly Dimensions: 2...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Murano Glass

Shagreen Case Money Cards Smoke
Located in New York, NY
A shagreen (sharkskin) cigarette case, in the Modern style, circa early to mid-20th century. Piece is rectangular with a dyed green shagreen exterior finished and a gold metal interi...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

19th Century articulated medical human skull
Located in London, GB
19th Century articulated medical human skull Dimensions in inches: H 7.5” x W 8” x D 5.5” Age: 1900 Origin: Unknown Condition: Good Overview This example would have originally bee...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Natural Fiber

DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. FIRST EDITION 2ND ISSUE - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH - 1843
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles. TITLE: A Christmas Carol In Prose Being A Ghost Story of Christmas. PUBLISHER: London: Chapman and Hall, 1843. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION SECOND ISSUE. ...
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1840s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fabric

French 18th Century Risen Christ/Resurrection Statue With Flag
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful hand carved wooden risen Christ/ resurrection statue with flag in folk-art style. Great expression and traces of original color still visible. France circa 1750. Weathered,...
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18th Century French Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Mary Gage Art Deco Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Cabochon Stone Cuff Bracelet
Located in Southampton, NJ
Mary Gage 1930s Art Deco Sterling and Rock Crystal Cabochon Stone Cuff Bracelet Handmade pinned cuff bracelet in Mary Gage's Lily Pad design with an exceptionally large rock crysta...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Le Corbusier: Le Grand
Located in New York, NY
Back in print, the spectacular visual biography of the life and work of Le Corbusier – one of the twentieth century’s most influential architects ‘Le Corbusier arguably had more of ...
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Victorian Vintage Bovine Whale Bone Malacca Wooden Walking Stick Cane
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine Rare Example of a Mariner’s Whale Bone Walking Cane of exceptional quality. First half of the Nineteenth Century, possibly of English origin. The plain ball grip ...
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Early 19th Century Indian Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Horn

Large Marble Solitaire Game with 35 Mineral Stone Marbles, French 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a complete board game of a large table top 33 hole marble solitaire with a very good 11.75 inch diameter hardwood board and 35 beautiful individual agate mineral stone marble...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

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Agate

Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game handmade Pokerwork Board / Box, Circa 1910
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality handmade Miniature or travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own lidded pokerwork decorated box, which we date to the English Edwardian period, cir...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Salvador Dalí Art Book by Robert Descharnes and Gilles Néret, Taschen Press
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Salvador Dalí 1904-1989 by Robert Descharnes and Gilles Néret With dust cover. Publisher: Taschen; First English-language Edition (November 1, 1998) Language: English Hardcov...
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21st Century and Contemporary German International Style Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

18th Century Portuguese Altar
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An exquisite work of 18th century Portuguese craftsmanship, this carved, painted, and gilded wood tabletop altar-niche would have been used to stage religious artifacts or statuary f...
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18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Vintage Bose 901 Series VI Tulip Based Speakers in the style of Saarinen
By bose
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of Mid-Century modern styled Bose 901 speakers with tulip bases in the manner of Eero Saarinen. These classic speakers by Bose have great sound and clarity because of the numb...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Georgian-Style Architectural Model of a Grand Spiral Staircase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Georgian-Style Architectural Model of a Grand Spiral Staircase England, Early 20th Century (c. 1900s) Height: 25 in. Base: 17 in. diameter Upper Landing: 16 in. W × 8 in. D, Gallery...
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany

FORNASETTI Hot Air Balloon Poker Card Game Set Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage hot air balloon poker card game set box, screen print on wood, with two decks of playing cards, eight dices and chips / Designed by PIe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Sleek 1930s Art Deco Shagreen Cigarette Case with Golden Interior
Located in Red Lion, PA
Sleek 1930s Art Deco Shagreen Cigarette Case with Golden Interior This sleek Art Deco shagreen cigarette case epitomizes the understated elegance and refinement of 1930s luxury desi...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Antique Whippet Greyhound Head Dog Walking Stick Cane, 1890s, Austria Vienna
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful metal dog head, bamboo walking stick cane. Bought for you in Vienna Austria, European made at the end of the 19th century. Wonderfully expressive representation of a whippe...
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1890s Austrian Hollywood Regency Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Making Space: Interior Design by Women
Located in New York, NY
A global survey of 250 of the most creative women practicing interior design from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day The history of women’s involvement in int...
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2010s Slovenian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Decorative Antique Celestial Map – Zodiac, Stars Hemel Globe, 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Celestial Map – Hemel Globe, Zodiac & Constellations by Halma, 1720 This striking double-hemisphere celestial chart, titled Hemel Globe...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Vintage Wooden English Walking Stick Dress Cane Sterling Silver 1923
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Fine Quality French polished Ebony Lady’s or Gentleman’s Walking Cane with a highly decorative embossed Sterling Silver Grip. First quarter of the Twentieth Century. The Sterling Silver knopped grip above a tapering polished ebony shaft with original polished brass ferrule. Kendall and Sons...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Antique Lyon Healy Lakeside Maple Bowl Back Mandolin 24"
By Lyon Healy
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th to early 20th century Lakeside eight string, bowl back mandolin guitar by Lyon & Healy. Made of maple with angled cant and head, segmented bowl back. Ebonized oxbow shaped ...
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Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Hardwood, Maple

Italian BBR 1954 Ferrari 375 Plus Car Model, From Edition of 30, New in Box
Located in Miami, FL
Italian BBR 1954 Ferrari 375 Plus Car Model, From Edition of 30, New in Box The 375 Plus was a dominant race car, equipped with a 4.9-liter V12 engine and famous for its victories...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paint, Epoxy Resin

Imperial Austrian and Hungarian Coats of Arms – Antique Print, c.1880
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Österreichisch-Ungarische LĂ€nderwappen – Imperial Coats of Arms of Austria-Hungary, c.1880 This finely detailed chromolithograph, titled Österreichisch-Ungarische LĂ€nderwappe...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1970s Stunning Smoking Set in Vienna Straw By Geolel. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970 Stunning smoking set with table lighter and ashtray in Vienna straw and plexiglass by Geolel. Made in italy. The items are in excellent condition and the table lighter works per...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Straw, Plexiglass

Franco Pepe: Pizza Chef
Located in New York, NY
The story, ideology, and recipes of master pizzaiolo Franco Pepe, founder of the world-famous Pizzeria Pepe in Grani Franco Pepe is no ordinary pizzaiolo – he’s a culinary genius who has revolutionized the world of pizza. Born into a family of bakers, Pepe mastered the craft of traditional pizza-making before dedicating himself to experimentation with ancient flour blends and fermentation methods. He founded his restaurant, Pepe in Grani, in Caiazzo, near Naples, and quickly gained worldwide acclaim, attracting hordes of food-savvy travelers with exceptional pizzas made with his unique signature dough and high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. Franco Pepe: Pizza Chef reveals how Pepe elevated the humble pizza to new culinary heights. Packed with rich storytelling and vivid photographs, the cookbook uncovers the secrets behind Pepe’s artistry and presents 30 exclusive recipes designed for home cooks. Beginning with the simple, rustic Pizza a Libretto, the recipe collection ranges from La Ritrovata, a nostalgic homage to Pepe’s father’s pizza marinara, and Memento, a plant-based pizza featuring chickpea cream, to the sweet and savory Crisommola del Vesuvio, inspired by Franco’s desire to use rare local apricots, and Sensazione di Costiera, which brings together the citrus scents and seafood flavors of the Amalfi Coast. Together, the recipes reveal Pepe’s passion for high-quality, locally sourced ingredients and the delicate balance of flavors that make his pizzas so exceptional. The book also features forewords by food writer Faith Willinger, chef and author Nancy Silverton, and food writer and pizza aficionado Daniel Young.
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2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Architectural Model Spiral Staircase Theodore Alexander 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb quality fruitwood architectural model of a spiral staircase, by Theodore Alexander, of early 19th Century design, comprising ten steps and spiral bannister with two ...
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Late 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

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Walnut

Russian Icon “Mother Of God, Joy Of All Who Sorrow” Brass Oklad on Wood
Located in Nuernberg, DE
19th Century Russian Icon with Oklad — Mother of God “Joy of All the Afflicted” A beautiful 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon depicting the Mother of God “Joy of All the Afflicted”...
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Late 19th Century Russian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver Plate

Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Silvered And Painted Wooden Tabernacle
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful small tabernacle that once graced a church altar. Beautiful original silverleaf and faux marble paint. weathered, small losses. Italy circa 1780  
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Large Antique Pipe With A Skull Motif, Circa 1880.
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Large Antique Pipe With A Skull Motif, Circa 1880." Superb large antique skull pipe, circa 1880. The bowl is made of finely modeled porcelain, depicting a realistic human skull with...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Other Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain, Wood

Antique Heath Co Lacquered Brass Vernier Sextant 19th Century
By Heath Co.
Located in London, GB
A rare cased lacquered brass vernier sextant by A Heath & Co of New Eltham London, dating from the late 19th Century. With silvered scale, stamped mark and New Eltham, London, with ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

French Late 19th Century Neo Gothic Gilded Metal Saint Statue
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful gilded metal saint statue with beautiful expression. France, circa 1880-1900. Weathered. Measurements include the wooden base.
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Officer s Sword – France Or Austrian Netherlands – Circa 1770–1790
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Officer's Sword – France Or Austrian Netherlands – Circa 1770–1790 – Length 99 Cm" An elegant officer's sword, late 18th century (circa 1770–1790), probably French or Austrian Nethe...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Steel

Collectible HOLIDAY GIFT - Sarome 1954 Lighter Carl Thieme Cigarette Holder
Located in Bochum, NRW
🎁 Holiday Gifting Tip: A distinctive Christmas gift for lovers of vintage design, porcelain artistry, or rare mid-century finds. Wrap them in velvet or linen and let their story unfold beneath the tree. Sarome Superlighter Type 1954 Carl Thieme Dresden Cigarette Holder – A Sculptural Vintage Pair for the Discerning Collector An exceptional pairing of postwar innovation and European porcelain artistry: this collectible duo features the Sarome Superlighter Type 1954, a rare Japanese table lighter...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Chrome

Important Russian Imperial Photo Album, Gilt Bronze, Onyx, 1907
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This exquisite antique photo album, dating from 1907, is a historically significant piece from the Russian Imperial era. The cover is crafted from gilt bronze with a prominent centra...
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Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Onyx, Bronze

Hand Carved Gothic Revival Oak Wall Coat Rack with Stylish Church Window Panel
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful craftsmanship, solid oak Gothic Revival coat-rack. Anyone who has ever set foot in a Gothic (Revival) church or building will instantly recognize the stylistic elements re...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wrought Iron

Antique Gentlemans Horse Measuring Walking Stick Cane Sterling Silver Gadget 19C
By Henry Howell Co. Ltd
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Rare Polished Figured pale Malacca wood crook handled Stick of outstanding quality, enclosing its original polished steel Horse Measure which measures up to 17hh complete with...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver, Steel

1970s Gorgeous Blue and White Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade Made
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous blue and white chess set in Volterra alabaster. Handmade Made in Italy, the items are in excellent condition. So rare to find in this color This chess set is a beautif...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Alabaster

Grimm s Complete Fairy Tales
Located in Bradenton, FL
Grimm's Complete Fairy Tales with illustrations by Arthur Rackham. Hardcover, leather bound book with all gilt edge, published in 2008 by Barnes & Noble, 721 pages.
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21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

Old Rare German Hitler Youth Military Drum Landsknechte , 1935-1940s
Located in Andernach, DE
Lovely traditional German military drum, the so called ''Landsknechte'' drum (land's servants drum/minstrel drum). These larger drums are a typical oldern days music parade drums, an...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Cowhide, Plastic, Plywood

Portuguese 18th Century Christ Painting from a Church
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Portuguese 18th century assemblage painting of Christ, likely an architectural fragment or retablo that would have hung in a church. Constructed of thick, wood panels the central vig...
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18th Century Portuguese Other Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

1960 s Chesterfield Lighter in Original Box w Paperwork by Continental Merch. Co
By Continental Merchandise Co.
Located in Red Lion, PA
1960s Chesterfield Cigarette Advertising Lighter in Original Box with Paperwork — Continental Merchandise Co. This rare 1960s Chesterfield advertising lighter was produced by the Co...
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Chrome

Ferrari by Pino Allievi. XL hardcover book with Leatherette binding.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Il Fascino Ferrari - A monument to Italy’s driving force. Few men, women or brand names have come to define a century. For seven decades and counting, the Italian powerhouse founded...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Foil

SYMONDS. Wine, Women, and Song. LIMITED TO 50 COPIES IN A FINE COSWAY BINDING !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SYMONDS, John Addington. TITLE: Wine, Women, and Song: Mediaeval Latin Students' Songs. PUBLISHER: London: Chatto and Windus, 1884. DESCRIPTION: LIMITED TO 50 COPIES IN A...
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1880s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

1960s Stunning Table Lighter in Murano Sommerso Glass By Flavio Poli for Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
1960 Stunning blue table lighter in Murano sommerso glass by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made in italy. The item is in excellent condition and it works perfectly. Dimension: diam 4,33 x ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

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Murano Glass

Christmas Winter Wonderland Christkindles Market Kathe Wohlfahrt Rothenburg o.T.
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large KĂ€the Wohlfahrt “Kindertraum” Christmas Collection, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Late 1990s–Early 2000s A charming and nostalgic Christmas collection from the renowned KĂ€the Wohl...
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Late 20th Century German Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Superb Vintage Silver Jewell Aztec design Necklace Set Taxco Mexico
Located in London, GB
A stunning and collectible vintage silver Choker Necklace and bracelet by VOO crafted in Taxco Mexico, and dating to the 1970s. This...
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20th Century Mexican Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

1 Volume. Charles Dickens. A Christmas Carol. First Rackham Trade Edition
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. Charles Dickens. A Christmas Carol. First Rackham Trade Edition. Bound in full red morocco, raised bands, ornate gilt on covers and spines, all edges gilt, marbled endpaper...
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20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

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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Moroccan Artworks and Objects Take Center Stage in an Extraordinary Villa in Tangier

Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.

Montecito Has Drawn Royalty and Celebrities, and These Homes Are Proof of Its Allure

Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.

Whaam! Blam! Pow! — a New Book on Pop Art Packs a Punch

Publishing house Assouline and writer Julie Belcove have teamed up to trace the history of the genre, from Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kusama to Mickalene Thomas and Jeff Koons.

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