Beautiful, special, and rare: The Tale of a Murano Glass Collector

While the objects in his collection have evolved over the years and now encompass a diverse array of design items, his passion for unique and sometimes unconventional rarities has remained unwavering.

For psychologists, collecting stands out as one of the most intriguing human phenomena. Throughout the centuries, scientific inquiry has provided varying explanations for the widespread inclination to accumulate possessions. From interpreting it as an evolutionary remnant of our hunter-gatherer origins to studying pathological extremes, such as the hoarding tendencies associated with the "Messi" syndrome, the question of why people collect remains inconclusive. However, the undeniable fact is that collecting is an omnipresent element of human existence.

Even though, from a psychological standpoint, the specific objects may be of secondary importance, they play a central role in the collector’s perception of their environment.

Whether collecting is derided as a quirk or celebrated as a life’s work ultimately depends on the nature of the items amassed.

Swiss collector Peter Grünbaum embarked on his collecting journey in his early youth, much like many others of his generation, starting with stamps and coins—an avocation that captivated the young and old alike during the 1960s to 80s.

Collecting, in its various forms, can be divisive, with the proverbial chaff being the subject of both admiration and ridicule.

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