Large 1930s Ford Tin Goose Tri-Motor Airplane Model
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a large delicate tin model made around the same time the real Tin Goose was flying. The wingspan is an impressive 40 inches. The wheels are rubber and the 4 part windshield i...
Tin
Large Vintage Handmade Wooden Airplane Model Biplane, 1930s
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
This large decorative airplane is a handmade folk art biplane model from Western Europe, dating to the 1930s.
Metal
Large-Scale Brass Biplane World War I Airplane Aviation Model
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
Take flight into history with this breathtaking WWI-era biplane model, expertly crafted in France circa 1950. A true masterpiece of craftsmanship, this large scale brass airplane boa...
Brass
Brass and Copper Airplane Jet Aviation Desk Model, France circa 1960
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an exceptional, large brass and copper airplane model made in France circa 1960.
Metal, Brass, Copper
Large Lockheed Electra Original Aluminum Airplane Model
By Locheed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very rare 1957 scale model aluminum Lockheed Electra. It was a promotional table top airplane made by Lockheed to promote it's latest model. It has it's original sculptural...
Aluminum
Large Vintage Hand-Built RAF SE5 Model Airplane
Located in Aspen, CO
This is a large, hand-built model of an RAF SE5. It was built in the 1950s and was acquired from a private collection in Europe. Dimensions are approximate, this model is for dec...
Large-Scale Red Airplane
Located in New York City, NY
Beautiful large-scale model airplane in a bright red lacquer.
Lacquer
Unavailable
H 8.67 in W 15.36 in D 13.39 in
Large Art Deco Desk Model Airplane Aluminium and Teak Wood, France, 1930
Located in Budapest, Budapest
This is a large 1930s desk model of a stylised Art Deco airplane made from teak wood and aluminium steel on an arching steel stand and teak base.
Aluminum
Large-Scale Hand-Crafted World War I Airplane Aviation Model
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Magnificent large-scale airplane model from the World War I era, complete with a functioning engine.
Metal
Large Handmade Replica Bristol F.2B Fighter Model Airplane, circa 1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an unique, handmade exact replica model airplane of the British Bristol F.2B Fighter. The model features wooden propeller, wooden tail skid and wooden struts. The en...
Metal
Large Nickel-Plated Bronze Airplane Model
Located in Peekskill, NY
The plane stands 17 inches tall with a 15 inch wing span. It is heavy for its size. This is the type of model that you would find in an executives office. It has a wonderful streamli...
Large Aluminium Douglas DC-7 Model Airplane, circa 1953
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous and impressively sized aluminium model of a DC-7 plane which was built by the Douglas Aircraft Company from 1953-1958. It was the last major piston engine-powered transpor...
Aluminum
Large 1940s Airplane Model Wood and Paper Gee Bee
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Replaced prop, otherwise all original. The R-1 won the 1932 Thompson Trophy race, piloted by Jimmy Doolittle. He also set a new world landplane speed record of 476 km/h (296 mph)...
Sold
H 5.91 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Large World War I Biplane Brass Airplane Model Aviation Collection
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning World War I era biplane all made in brass. It is a large airplane model with intricate details and looks great hung from a ceiling and simply displayed on a desk.
Brass
Sold
H 11.82 in W 25.99 in D 18.9 in
Anthoine Art Bois Studio French Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model
By Anthoine Art Bois
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large Art Deco Model airplane is made with solid light varnish wood and chromed metal accents.
Chrome
Large War Airplane Wood Model Aviation Collection
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning war airplane aviation model. It is a large wooden airplane model with lots of details accents, visibly equipped for aerial combat with cannons and machine guns.
Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Original Large Desk Model of the Constellation Airplane
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large bronze desk model of the famous WWII / 1950's airplane The Constellation.
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 16.6 in W 36 in D 45.5 in
Large Lockheed Constellation Factory Model Aluminum Airplane, circa 1950
By Locheed
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Lockheed constellation factory model aluminum airplane, circa 1950.
Aluminum
French Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Art Deco wooden airplane model mounted on a huge wood ball. This large Art Deco model airplane is made with varnish wood and aluminum metal accents.
Aluminum
French Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large Art Deco model airplane is made with varnish wood and aluminum metal accents.
Aluminum
Sold
H 12 in W 21.5 in D 16.5 in
Art Deco Large Desk Model Airplane Chrome and Zebra Wood, France, 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
This is a striking large 1930s desk model of a stylised Art Deco airplane made from zebra wood and chromed steel on an arching steel stand and mahogany base.
Chrome
Rare "Cutaway' Westway Aircraft Models, Airlines, Travel Agency
By Westway Aircraft Models
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare "Cutaway' Westway Aircraft Models, Airlines, travel agency, large scale airplane models, would have been used in travel lodge to show off the new "state of the art" interiors, o...
Metal
1970s Aluminum and Lucite Model Jet Plane Airplane
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning large polished aluminum airplane model, made in France, circa 1970s.
Aluminum
Art Deco Wooden and Chrome Airplane Aviation Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large Art Deco Model airplane is made of solid wood with Macassar wood imitation textured pattern and chromed metal wings, tail, wheels and accents.
Chrome
French Art-Bois Studio Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model
By Anthoine Art Bois
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large Art Deco model airplane is made with solid light varnish wood and chromed metal accents.
Chrome
Large French Art Deco Airplane by Art Bois, 1930s
By Anthoine Art Bois
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco airplane model by Anthoine Art Bois, 1930s.
Metal
Large Polished Aluminum Gloster Javelin Model Airplane
Located in New York, NY
Large scale polished aluminum Gloster Javelin model plane. The Gloster Javelin was an "all-weather" interceptor aircraft that served with Britain's Royal Air Force in the late 1950s ...
Aluminum
Large Aluminum DC8 Stretch Airplane Model w/Pivoting Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These airplane models were produced in small quantity of cast aluminum and used as promotionals for the current airplane designs.
Large Aluminum DC8 Airplane Model w/ Handcrafted Aluminum Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a cast aluminum model of a DC8 produced by Douglas Aircraft Company in 1958. This plane is perched on a wonderful hand lathed base. These airplanes models were cast in alumin...
Aluminum
Large Hand-Built Royal Aircraft Factory BE2e Airplane Model
Located in Aspen, CO
This is a large and exquisite hand-built model of a Royal Aircraft Factory BE2e variant airplane model.
Large Aluminum DC8 Airplane Model w/Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an original 1958 model of a DC8 produced by Douglas Aircraft. These airplane models were produced in small quantity of cast aluminum and used as promotionals for the current ...
Aluminum
Vintage Large Handmade Folk Art Aluminum Airplane Model
Located in Hudson, NY
a charming vintage 1950's folk art handmade aluiminum oversize airplane model, with great details and form.
Aluminum
Large Aluminum DC6 Airplane Model w/ Aluminum Table Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very large scale, impressive DC6 cast aluminum model produced by Douglas Aircraft Company in 1946.
Aluminum
Large Aluminum DC6 Airplane Model w/ Handcrafted Aluminum Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a cast aluminum model of a DC6 produced by Douglas Aircraft Company in 1948. This plane is perched on a wonderful hand lathed base. These airplane models were produced in sma...
Aluminum
Large Aluminum DC( Airplane Model w/ Handcrafted Aluminum Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a cast aluminum model of a DC9 produced by Douglas Aircraft Company in 1963. This plane is perched on a wonderful hand lathed base. These airplane models were cast of aircraf...
Aluminum
Large Aluminum DC6 Airplane Model w/ Handcrafted Aluminum Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a cast aluminum scale model of a DC6 produced by Douglas Aircraft Co. in 1948. This plane is perched on a wonderful hand lathed base. These planes were produced in small quan...
Lucite
Rare Large DC7 Aluminum Airplane Model w/ Original Pivoting Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fantastic original Douglas DC7 complete with original base and propellors. The base has the original enameled Douglas plaque still attached to it. It has the original swiv...
Aluminum
Spindizzies Polished Racing Model
Located in Paris, FR
Model Spindizzies polished racing with aluminium structure, with plastic and aluminium details. Model in polished aluminium finish.
Aluminum
$4,029
H 16.15 in W 13.39 in D 1.19 in
ANTIQUE ROYAL HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS CROWNS EAGLEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer for sale this very collectable hand carved Armorial Coat of Arms Depicting a Royal crest This is an exceptionally well made and deco...
Oak
$116,093
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
$899
H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 4.34 in
Art Deco Mid-20 Century Airplane Fighter over the World, Paperweight, 1930s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / mid-20 century airplane fighter over the world paperweight, 1930s aluminium Art Deco / streamlined aviation paperweight. Lovely desk size. A perfect gift. We have special...
Aluminum
Art Deco Brass Airplane desk Model, U.K. 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Brass Airplane desk Model, 1930´s. Lovely Aviation Desk model, made in United Kingdom 1930´s. Excellent restored conditions. The airplane can be adjust to any position and t...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Metal Model Airplane, Hand-Crafted, USA, 1950-1970
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century metal model airplane with propellers mounted on a ½ globe base (with a light inside the plane) Missing one propeller
Metal
$2,499
H 14.57 in W 30.71 in D 21.07 in
Art Deco Dewoitine Wooden Counters Desk Model Airplane 1930s French
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Dewoitine Wooden Counters Desk Model Airplane 1930s French. The Dewoitine was a Art Deco 1930s French eight-passenger airliner built by Dewoitine. The Airplane was an all-m...
Marble, Brass
Lufthansa Boeing 747 Scale Model by Verkuyl of Holland
By Matthijs Verkuyl
Located in London, GB
A scale model of a Lufthansa Boeing 747 - 100 by Verkuyl of Holland. 1/100 scale. Made by Matthys M Verkuyl, Badhoevedorp, Holland. As marked to the underside of tail. Matth...
Metal
Sur la plage, Trouville
By André Hambourg
Located in LE HAVRE, FR
André HAMBOURG (1909-1999) Sur la plage, Trouville, 1952 Oil on canvas Painting dimensions: 27 x 35.5 cm Signed lower right Title on the back Painting in perfect condition Frame c...
Canvas, Oil
$11,800
H 14.57 in W 22.45 in D 20.08 in
Art Deco Inspired Airplane in Wood Designer, Marcelo Peña, 2014
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Steel
Pan Am Boeing 707 Model Aircraft, circa 1958
Located in London, GB
An exceptional large scale vintage fiberglass and resin composite promotional model of a Boeing 707 in Pan Am’s iconic livery on original steel and cast iron floor stand with ball an...
Steel, Iron
Vintage American Airlines Dc-3 Old Chrome Desk Model Airplane 1930´s
By American Airlines
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Vintage American Airlines Dc-3 old Chrome desk model airplane. Introduced in 1936, the Douglas DC-3 was the first airliner able to undertake the profitable transportation of passenge...
Metal
Art Deco Pan-Am DC3 Wooden Airplane Desk Model, Midcentury
By Pan American Airways
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / midcentury large DC3 desk aviation model. Pan-Am wooden airplane model. It was in an office of the company in South America. Very good restored conditions. Slight age wear...
Wood
$1,100
H 9.44 in W 8.25 in D 12.19 in
Art Deco Wood and Metal Airplane Aviation Propeller Model, circa 1930
By Anthoine Art Bois
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning Art Deco wood airplane propeller model mounted on a geometric wood and metal display. This Art Deco model airplane is crafted from solid wood and features a lovely, warm pat...
Metal, Copper
Finnair Caravelle 1960
By Schaarschmidt
Located in Weesp, NL
Take flight into aviation history with the iconic 1960's Finnair Aero Caravelle airplane model, meticulously crafted by Schaarschmidt Modelbau in Berlin. This exquisite model pays ho...
Aluminum, Sheet Metal
Scale Model of the KLM DC-8 Know as the The Flying Dutchman
By Matthijs Verkuyl
Located in London, GB
A scale model of the KLM "The Flying Dutchman" Douglas DC-8 by Verkuyl of the Netherlands. On original stand. Made by Matthys M Verkuyl - Badhoevedorp, Holland. As marked to ...
Aluminum
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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