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In an age of fast everything, it's refreshing to come across timeless vintage fashion, art, jewellery and general relics from the past. They transport us back to an era when people painstakingly put their all into creating something that wasn't necessarily meant to last forever but somehow did.

Whether it's a gorgeous gown from the 1800s, an ancient hand-carved door, or a mysterious Victorian ring, some things simply refuse to go out of style. They're proof that elegance doesn't need to follow the latest trends.

Pasthetique is the place to go when you want to get swept away by the magic of historical creativity. The page explores art, history and culture through an aesthetic lens, and is filled with exquisite photos that each tell a unique story. Bored Panda has put together a list of the best ones, and some might change your perspective on the past. 

#1

Exquisite Art Nouveau butterfly and dragonfly jewelry illustrating aesthetic art.

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Bardhi's Dad
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1 week ago

Like a scene from a fairy tale

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    #2

    A wave-shaped crown made of aquamarines and diamonds representing timeless elegant history and culture

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    Bardhi's Dad
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    Timeless elegance – the most accurate description for this masterpiece.

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    #3

    High-angle view of Giuseppe Momo's double-helix staircase, showcasing stunning aesthetic architecture.

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    Bardhi's Dad
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    Wow! That's great!

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    #4

    Collage of an elegant Art Nouveau dress showing intricate floral embroidery and a dragonfly detail.

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    ILoveMySon
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    Wow, just WOW!

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    #5

    Intricate aesthetic art glass teapot with pink flowers, green vines, and a pink bird on the lid

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    Bardhi's Dad
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    Love this!

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    #6

    Elegant 1897 Duchess of Savoia costume highlighting history and culture

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    IORN
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    Made for a nice t*****e session while wearing it.

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    #7

    Close-up of a dragon-shaped metal door latch, highlighting classic craft from history.

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    Cee Cee
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    Buy it and similar on Etsy.

    #8

    Aesthetic art of stone carvings depicting fish on rock faces in Greenland

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    Cody Greenwood
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    Also not old 1993

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    #10

    A shepherd stands inside a massive stone face, reflecting history and culture

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    Cee Cee
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    16th century Sacro Bosco in Italy.

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    #11

    Stylish yellow 1920s Art Deco teacups displaying vintage aesthetic art.

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    Bardhi's Dad
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    They are really beautiful, all of them.

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    #13

    An ornate silver nautilus cup, blending natural history with aesthetic art.

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    Rose the Cook
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    Exquisite.

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    #14

    The bronze Slovene Door of St. Nicholas's Cathedral, showcasing rich history and culture.

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    Fire Singer
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    This is my problem when I've been lucky enough to travel and see old buildings and things. Like the Alhambra in Spain. We had a tour guide and, understandably there were many other tourists, so I can't stand and look at all the details and stuff the way I want to. But I'd be there too long so I do understand. I just want to look at it!

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    #15

    Detailed bronze butterfly case, showcasing aesthetic art and historical design elements on a blue background.

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    Cee Cee
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    Brass needle case.

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    #16

    Aesthetic art carving depicting a mother and child in stone

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    IORN
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    Mother and Child, with Fish and Ulu, created around 1953 by an unidentified Inuit artist from Inukjuak (Port Harrison), Nunavik, Canada

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    #17

    Victorian-era cat ring showcasing history and culture jewelry design

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    frinny
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    i NEED this

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    #18

    Aesthetic ancient Egyptian beaded leather shoe from Tutankhamun's tomb, illustrating historical fashion.

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    CJandMuse
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    These remind me of those jelly sandles. I don't like them either. I know a few people who would love a pair though

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    #20

    An aesthetic art piece featuring a gold hummingbird ring with pink tourmaline

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    Rose the Cook
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    Beautiful but hardly practical to wear. it would get snagged on everything.

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    #21

    Cartier 1935 Valkyrie Tiara made of diamonds and metal representing aesthetic art and culture.

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    Dammit why doesn't Accessorise make this

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    #22

    A close-up of Lioconcha hieroglyphica shells with script-like patterns, reflecting history and culture.

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    Ergur Neilson
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    You can't read that?

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    #25

    Hollandite Quartz crystal showing natural black starburst patterns resembling aesthetic art

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    David Paterson
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    Wait, this is natural? Not hand painted. I think it's natural

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    #26

    An Art Nouveau style mesh purse featuring a gold bat, blending aesthetic art and history

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    Sarah Bailey
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    Took me a minute to figure out it was a coin purse, 😆.

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    #27

    Aesthetic art piece of a handcrafted brass chameleon tape measure coiled on black leather

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    Love it!

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    #29

    A majestic 17th-century Polish Eagle Brooch, showcasing history and culture in jewelry design.

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    giku T
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    that is not an eagle but a goose. a blepping goose at that

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    #30

    A detailed René Lalique serpent necklace, a piece of historic aesthetic art.

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    Snaketopus

    #32

    Alphonse Mucha snake bracelet and ring showcasing iconic Art Nouveau history and culture

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    Tim Gibbs
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    Looks like a stargate hand device

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    #33

    Aesthetic art pink clay sculpture representing a deer reflecting in water

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    That's so clever

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    #35

    A gold ring featuring a detailed painted eye, representing aesthetic art and history.

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    Bardhi's Dad
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    🫣

    #36

    Aesthetic art and wearable jewelry design by Rene Lalique

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    Cee Cee
    Community Member
    1 week ago (edited)

    Superlative glass worker, brilliant jewellery maker Lalique epitomised the Art Nouveau.

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    #38

    The Princess Eos clip by Van Cleef and Arpels, an aesthetic art piece with diamonds.

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    Bardhi's Dad
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    Beautiful!

    #40

    Charming aesthetic history brooch featuring three enameled birds with pearl bellies on a gold branch

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    Rose the Cook
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    So cute.

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    #42

    A carved green jade ring with a golden flower, representing elegant history and culture

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    veirdbuttrue
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    Lovely!!

    #44

    Craftsmanship in history and culture featuring a gold box with lapis lazuli

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    Lyone Fein
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    Beautiful

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    #46

    Intricate detail of historic French ceremonial armor representing Art and Culture

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    Lee Gilliland
    Community Member
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    1 week ago

    Embossed armor was stupid. It allowed lancepoints and everything else to catch and therefore peel you open like a sardine can. The best armor was about as convex ar nature could manage.

    #48

    A handmade octopus candelabra on a wall, merging unique aesthetic art with home decor

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    Lee Gilliland
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    1 week ago

    I want one.

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    #52

    An ornate silver gauntlet holding a garnet rose, reflecting medieval history and aesthetic culture

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    Fire Singer
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    I adore this one, I want it. I'd wear it all the time!!

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    #53

    Aesthetic art interior design displaying curved walls and a yellow light fixture

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    Lyone Fein
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    1 week ago

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    #54

    A pair of beautiful silver faucets shaped like dolphin heads in an aesthetic art design

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    David Paterson
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    Great craftsmanship, terrible taste.

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    #55

    Miniature hand-painted porcelain matchbox holders displaying aesthetic art

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    Mary Kelly
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    this is modern

    #56

    Aesthetic Art Nouveau claret jug with gilded pewter and green glass

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    It's lovely, but I don't fancy claret in it.

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    #60

    An antique diamond peacock brooch demonstrating history and culture

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    My nan had the poor person's costume version of this, I have it now. Nobody else wanted it, it's lost a few feathers, but I used to think it was the most glamorous thing in the world 😍

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    #61

    Carved amber lidded tankard representing classic history and culture

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    Lyone Fein
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    Wow

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    #63

    A display of a Victorian Egyptian Revival jewelry set showcasing historic iridescent beetle details.

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    Gorgeous. How robust would it be though?

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    #68

    A gold Victorian locket with diamonds, showcasing stylish aesthetic art and history.

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    Rose the Cook
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    It would be nice to see the whole item.

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    #69

    A rare 1970s Yema cuff watch, highlighting aesthetic art with its pink triangular face.

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    Bardhi's Dad
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    Not for me. I don't have that much hair on my arms 😀

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