Antique Curiosities & Unusual Objects – The Art of the Unexpected
At Wildschut Antiques, we live for the grand gesture. The gold-leaf mirror. The sculpted Louis chair. The chandelier that whispers Versailles.
But sometimes? We fall hard for the weird ones.
Enter: The Curiosities.
Our most unpredictable, unforgettable, unclassifiable objects. The ones that don’t fit a category — and wouldn’t want to, darling.
These are pieces with personality. Bold, strange, and wildly stylish. The kind of things that make guests do a double-take and say, “Wait, what is that?!” Exactly.
What Are Antique & Vintage Curiosities?
Think:
- A fully beaded chair from Nigeria, glittering like haute couture for your hallway
- A 1960s Billy the Goat rocking chair (yes, it’s shaped like a goat — and no, your child will never want anything else)
- A massive vintage airplane model, far too large for the ceiling of our store but too good to leave behind
- A wool wall hanging of a medieval Norman knight, gallantly guarding a lucky boy’s bedroom
These are the finds that defy logic and category — and we love them for it.
They’re playful. They're powerful. They’re proof that interiors should have a sense of humour and heritage.
Why Buy Antique or Vintage Curiosities?
Because sometimes the soul of a room isn’t in the symmetry — it’s in the surprise.
Our curiosities:
- Add instant personality to any interior
- Tell a story (often one even we can’t quite explain, but we’ll try)
- Invite conversation — these aren’t just objects, they’re icebreakers
- Show off your taste— because anyone can buy a chair, but it takes style to rock a beaded one
- Keep rooms from feeling too… “done” — they disrupt in the best way
Whether you’re styling a maximalist salon or adding one cheeky twist to a minimalist space, curiosities bring that perfect jolt of individuality.
Where Do We Find Them?
Anywhere and everywhere. French flea markets. Offbeat estate sales. Old ateliers. Auctions in the middle of nowhere. That one time Michiel saw a knight-themed wall tapestry and just couldn’t say no (“For a boy’s room, obviously!”). We follow our gut, not the rules. Which means our Curiosities Collection is always surprising — and never basic.
These Pieces Might Look Small Online — But They’re Larger Than Life
It’s true: Some of our quirkiest finds lose their scale on screen. Like our airplane models, which seem dainty online, but in real life? They’re ready for takeoff.
So if you're browsing our site and wondering, “Could this be… a statement?” The answer is always yes!
A Wildschut Curiosity Is:
- Authentic – vintage or antique, never replicated
- Chic, even when cheeky – style first, always
- Story-driven – nothing ends up here by accident
- Incredibly fun to style – think entryways, kids’ rooms, creative studios, stairwells, unexpected corners
What Sort of Things Might You Find?
- African ceremonial art with couture vibes
- Childhood relics reimagined as design pieces
- Architectural leftovers turned abstract sculpture
- Vintage educational models that double as wall art
- Objects so specific you wonder who they were made for — until you realize: you
Shop Our Curiosities – Because Your Home Deserves Something Unexpected
At Wildschut, we’re not afraid to love the oddballs. The too-big-to-hang things. The medieval knights. The goat-shaped furniture.
Curiosity, after all, is what keeps interiors interesting. And if you're reading this, we know you’re not after the ordinary.
So go ahead—scroll, stare, fall in love with the thing you never knew you needed. Your future favourite object is probably in our Curiosities Collection, waiting to be discovered.
