Collectibles and Curiosities
21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Other
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Enamel
16th Century French Medieval Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Stone
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Composition
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Enamel
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Gesso, Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Onyx, Brass
17th Century French Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
17th Century Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Parchment Paper
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Murano Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Natural Fiber
1840s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Fabric
18th Century French Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 19th Century Indian Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Horn
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Agate
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary German International Style Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Early 20th Century English Georgian Collectibles and Curiosities
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
1920s Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1890s Austrian Hollywood Regency Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
2010s Slovenian Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Hardwood, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Paint, Epoxy Resin
Late 19th Century German Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Straw, Plexiglass
2010s Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Late 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Walnut
Late 19th Century Russian Baroque Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver Plate
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Late 19th Century Austrian Other Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Porcelain, Wood
Late 19th Century English Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Chrome
Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Onyx, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Wrought Iron
19th Century English Victorian Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver, Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Alabaster
21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather, Paper
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Cowhide, Plastic, Plywood
18th Century Portuguese Other Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collectibles and Curiosities
Foil
1880s British Antique Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities
Murano Glass
Late 20th Century German Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
20th Century Mexican Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather
Antique and Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities for Sale
Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior.Â
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 weâve come in understanding our world.Â
And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend â 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, theyâre experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes â 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 ownersâ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets dâart); 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 â 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 youâve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your homeâs entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects. Â
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 Williamâs 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 â 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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