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atom of goffredo reggiani chandellier very very rare incopiable
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Medesano, IT
very rare chandellier in perfect condition of goffredo reggiani, atom shape, has a long tube that
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Very Vintage

Materials

Chrome

Very Deco Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This chandelier is a very unique deco statement piece. The top frosted glass has an impressive 24
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Very Vintage

Materials

Glass

Vintage Very Deco Chandelier
Very Deco Chandelier
H 24 in Dm 24 in
Very Large Raffia Urn
Located in London, GB
A very large raffia urn with twin handles France, 20th Century 53 cm high by 60 cm wide by 45 cm
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Very Vintage

Materials

Raffia

Vintage Very Large Raffia Urn
Very Large Raffia Urn
H 20.87 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
Very Very Art Deco Vintage Wall Sconces by Lincoln c.1930
By Lincoln Lighting Company
Located in Prescott, US
very often. One of the best examples of early 20th century American design, especially for a production
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Very Vintage

Materials

Aluminum

Very Important Cosmatesque Top
Located in Rome, IT
Very important Cosmatesque top with semi-precious stones and rare marbles, Egyptian porphyry red
Category

20th Century Very Vintage

Materials

Marble

Vintage Very Important Cosmatesque Top
Very Important Cosmatesque Top
H 1.58 in W 33.86 in D 70.48 in
A Very Private Affair
Located in London, GB
the film A Very Private Affair.
Category

1960s French Very Vintage

Vintage A Very Private Affair
A Very Private Affair
H 12 in W 8 in D 0.1 in
Very Beautiful Bakalowits Chandelier
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Wien, AT
Very beautiful bakalowits chandelier Original condition.
Category

1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Very Vintage

Materials

Crystal, Nickel

Very Rare Artist Barcart
By Rosenthal, Herbert Hirche
Located in Munich, DE
Original designed by Herbert Hirche in 1956. This is a much rarer re-edition by Rosenthal around 1970. Only a few where made and all are different. The top is handmade in various cop...
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Very Vintage

Materials

Metal, Copper

Vintage Very Rare Artist Barcart
Very Rare Artist Barcart
H 18.12 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Cat Is Very Smart
By Konstantin Bokov
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Konstantin Bokov, Ukrainian/American (1940 - ) Title: Cat is Very Smart Year: 1999
Category

1990s Contemporary Very Vintage

Materials

Found Objects, Acrylic, Board

Flowers, very large lithograph
By Gary Bukovnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Flowers" .1996 is a large original color lithograph on Wove paper by noted American artist Gary Bukovnik, born 1947. It is hand signed, dated and numbered 13/200 in whi...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Realist Very Vintage

Materials

Lithograph

Very Beautiful Afghan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice Afghan rug with a beautiful design and colors with orange, blue, green and pink, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation.
Category

Late 20th Century Afghan Heriz Serapi Very Vintage

Materials

Wool

Very Beautiful Afghan Rug
Very Beautiful Afghan Rug
W 66.54 in L 79.93 in
Very Large Vide-Poche
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Huge wood bowl vide poche in the style of Noll.
Category

1960s European Mid-Century Modern Very Vintage

Materials

Wood

Very Large Vide-Poche
Very Large Vide-Poche
H 9.85 in Dm 27.56 in
Gio Ponti & Paolo De Poli - Very Very Rare Enameled Copper Vase
By Paolo di Poli, Gio Ponti
Located in Hamden, CT
Italian artist of great renown, Paolo De Poli ( b.1905, d.1996) is most celebrated today for his brilliant work executed in enameled copper, a craft-oriented art in which he collabor...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Very Vintage

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Very Decorative Gilt Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4412 large giltwood wall mirror, having exceptional cresting with scrolls, flowers and leaves to top, and original bevelled mirror plate in finely carved frame. This mirror been re...
Category

20th Century European Rococo Very Vintage

Materials

Giltwood

Very Decorative Gilt Mirror
Very Decorative Gilt Mirror
H 60.63 in W 38.59 in D 2.37 in
Very Rare Bar Cart
By Herbert Hirche
Located in Munich, DE
Original designed by Herbert Hirche in 1956. This is a much rarer re-edition by Rosenthal, circa 1970. Only a few where made and all are different.... the top is handmade in various ...
Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Very Vintage

Materials

Metal

Very Rare Bar Cart
Very Rare Bar Cart
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 18.12 in
Very Rare Bar Cart
By Herbert Hirche
Located in Munich, DE
Original designed by Herbert Hirche in 1956. This is a much rarer re-edition by Rosenthal around 1970. Only a few where made and all are different.... the top is handmade in various ...
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Very Vintage

Very Rare Bar Cart
Very Rare Bar Cart
H 18.12 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Very Fine Persian Silk Qum
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Qum 700 Knots per inch, Iran Qum Silk and Silk foundation. Around 1,600,000
Category

1990s Persian Very Vintage

Materials

Silk

Very Fine Persian Isfahan Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning Persian Isfahan Rug that originates from Iran in the mid-20th century. This rug is in excellent condition and is made from silk&wool! It has a gorgeous design to match the...
Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Very Vintage

Materials

Wool, Silk

Very large Vintage 'Entrance' Sign
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A very large vintage 'Entrance' advertising sign. The box is made from metal which has been
Category

Late 20th Century British Industrial Very Vintage

Materials

Cut Steel

Very large Vintage 'Entrance' Sign
Very large Vintage 'Entrance' Sign
H 17.72 in W 70.87 in D 11.82 in
Very Fine Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
Excellent condition Persian Tabriz Rug/Carpet. This item is hand-Knotted and beautifully made. The Rug originated from Iran in the 1970s and is stunning.
Category

1970s Persian Tabriz Very Vintage

Materials

Wool, Silk

International Very Special Arts Festival
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in New York, NY
Robert Rauschenberg International Very Special Arts Festival, 1989 Lithograph on wove paper Signed
Category

1980s Pop Art Very Vintage

Materials

Lithograph

Very Fine Persian Nain Runner
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning Persian Nain Runner Rug made from silk and wool. This rug originates from iran in the late 20th century and is in excellent condition. Feel free to message me regarding th...
Category

20th Century Persian Tabriz Very Vintage

Materials

Wool, Silk

A very very long twist link chain necklace, studded with large pastes, 1980s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very wearable and very long chain necklace that can be doubled up or even tripled to make a
Category

1980s German Very Vintage

Materials

Gilt Metal, Brass

Very Large Rattan Table, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Rare, large rattan table, very good and unusual size. Excellent condition. French 1950s
Category

1950s French Very Vintage

Materials

Rattan

Very Large Rattan Table, 1950s
Very Large Rattan Table, 1950s
H 33.86 in W 53.55 in D 28.35 in
1960's French Abstract Oil Painting Very Very Thick Impasto Oil Exhibited work
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
label verso too. condition: very good and sound condition
Category

Mid-20th Century Cubist Very Vintage

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mikimoto Very Fine and Very Rare Akoya 4 Strand Pearl Necklace Diamond Clasps
By Mikimoto
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This four-strand Mikimoto Akoya pearl necklace is a masterpiece of elegance and luxury. The layout features four strands of meticulously arranged Akoya pearls, ranging from 9mm down...
Category

1990s Asian Very Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Very Fine Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in South Charleston, WV
A very fine table lamp with an exceptionally smooth and flawless glaze and we assume either
Category

1970s American Hollywood Regency Very Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Very Large Moroccan Ceramic Platter
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Very large Moroccan ceramic platter Very large Moroccan ceramic platter. Made in the Atlas
Category

1930s Unknown Very Vintage

Materials

Ceramic

Very Large Moroccan Ceramic Platter
Very Large Moroccan Ceramic Platter
H 5.91 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Very Large Cast Iron Fender
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Very large cast iron fender This is a good large fender it is best quality and heavy, fenders
Category

Mid-20th Century Bohemian Very Vintage

Materials

Iron

Very Large Cast Iron Fender
Very Large Cast Iron Fender
H 12 in W 72 in D 30 in
1960's French Abstract Oil Painting Very Very Thick Impasto Oil Exhibited work
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
exhibition label verso too. condition: very good and sound condition
Category

Mid-20th Century Cubist Very Vintage

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Very Large Vintage Anatolian Carpet
Located in London, GB
Anatolia, the western region of Turkey, has a long-standing rug-weaving tradition, dating at least as far back as the 13th Century. As the explorer Marco Polo once wrote, ‘Here they ...
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Very Vintage

Materials

Wool

Very Fine Hexagonal Bronze Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine hexagonal bronze lantern with beveled and hand cut sunburst decorated panels. 3 lights
Category

1930s French Very Vintage

Materials

Bronze

very large and elegant art deco sideboard opening 6 doors; very nice interior
By Jules Leleu
Located in Mouscron, WHT
very large and elegant art deco sideboard opening with 6 doors; very nice interior
Category

1930s French Art Deco Very Vintage

Materials

Walnut, Sycamore

Very Fine Emerald & Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Very Fine Emerald & Diamond Brooch Baguettes, marquise, pear & round cut diamonds weigh
Category

1980s Unknown Very Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Very rare Eames EC175-8.
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Eames EC175-8. Very rare example of the loose cushion armchair without upholstery. Dated Oct. 1
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Very Vintage

Materials

Aluminum

Very rare Eames EC175-8.
Very rare Eames EC175-8.
H 32.38 in W 24.5 in D 21.25 in
Very Nice 1960 Lucite Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
do your own design A very nice and elegant 1960 Lucite light, each light can be adjusted to a
Category

1960s American Very Vintage

Materials

Metal

Very Nice 1960 Lucite Light
Very Nice 1960 Lucite Light
H 20 in W 22 in D 22 in
Very Chic Lucite Table Lamp
Located in Buchanan, MI
Very Chic Lucite Table Lamp Great Form
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Very Vintage

Materials

Lucite

Very Large Amethyst Cathedral Geode
Located in Delft, NL
Very large amethyst cathedral geode Amethyst cathedral geode of 69 cm high and 43 kilos This
Category

20th Century Very Vintage

Materials

Amethyst

Very Large Amethyst Cathedral Geode
Very Large Amethyst Cathedral Geode
H 27.17 in W 9.45 in D 9.85 in
Very Decorative Walnut Card Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3822, very attractive French card table in walnut, having finely inlaid swivel top with green
Category

20th Century French Louis XV Very Vintage

Materials

Walnut

Very Decorative Walnut Card Table
Very Decorative Walnut Card Table
H 29.93 in W 25.99 in D 18.12 in
Very Large Demi-John Jar
Located in New York, NY
Large Demi-John Jar: Measures: 18" X 18" X 26" H Weighs Approximately: 10 LBS This example was purchased in France and had been used for the storage and fermentation of win...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Very Vintage

Materials

Glass

Very Large Demi-John Jar
Very Large Demi-John Jar
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Very Large Aluminum Maritime Beacon
Located in Norwell, MA
Beacon built by Stone Chance Navigational Aids. Exceptional piece of industrial lighting. Fresnel glass lens set into a sturdy aluminum housing. The drum lens is 12 inches tall. Ther...
Category

1960s Very Vintage

Materials

Aluminum

Very Beautiful Vintage Scandinavian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice vintage Scandinavian rug with beautiful modern design and nice yellow field color, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of l...
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Very Vintage

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Very Nice 1950s Italian Stools
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
1950s Italian pearwood stools covered with velvet.
Category

1950s Italian Very Vintage

Materials

Velvet, Pearwood

Very Nice 1950s Italian Stools
Very Nice 1950s Italian Stools
H 19.3 in W 26.38 in D 14.18 in
Very Rare Ingo Maurer Metropolight
Located in Munich, DE
Styrofoam with one pulp.
Category

1970s German Space Age Very Vintage

Materials

Foam

Art Deco Rug (very big)
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Large size hand-tufted round rug in the Art Deco style. Measures: Diameter 16ft. Clean in good condition.
Category

Late 20th Century European Art Deco Very Vintage

Materials

Wool

Antique Aubusson Tapestry, Very Fine
Located in Evanston, IL
Indulge in the legacy of exquisite craftsmanship with our captivating Aubusson tapestry, a testament to the centuries-old tradition of this artistry born in the heart of France. Nest...
Category

20th Century French Aubusson Very Vintage

Materials

Wool

A very very long chrome and carved Galalith lariatt/sautoir, Jakob Bengel, 1930s
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
of a very fluid serpentine chain in chrome metal, with a 'fixed', unmoving 'knot' motif, and the two
Category

1930s German Art Deco Very Vintage

Materials

Base Metal

Very Large Shoe Shop Advertisement
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Large hand-painted sign on canvas, advertising "luxury and work shoes".
Category

20th Century French Very Vintage

Very Fine Turquoise & Diamond Estate Pin
Located in Dallas, TX
Very Fine Turquoise & Diamond Estate Pin - Beautiful yellow gold pin weighing 1.60 cts of diamonds
Category

20th Century Very Vintage

Very Fine En Tremblant Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Very Fine En Tremblant Diamond Brooch 6 marquise cut diamonds: approximately 4.70 cts Baguette
Category

1950s Very Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Very Fine Chinoiserie Decorated Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A highly decorated, useful and very well made Vitrine cabinet with three quarter viewing. Having a
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Very Vintage

Materials

Wood

Very beautiful, uncommon cowhide club chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this very beautifully designed cowhide leather club chair with a highly sought-after
Category

Late 20th Century European Very Vintage

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Very beautiful, uncommon cowhide club chair
Very beautiful, uncommon cowhide club chair
H 30.32 in W 32.68 in D 30.32 in
Very elegant modernist curved wooden console
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2483 Very elegant curved wooden console with double row of light wood drawers with handles
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Very Vintage

Materials

Wood

Very elegant modernist curved wooden console
Very elegant modernist curved wooden console
H 25.6 in W 51.19 in D 17.72 in
1970s Very Large Fairground Spinning Wheel
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970s Very Large Fairground Spinning Wheel – 1.2m 1970s Very Large Fairground Spinning Wheel
Category

1970s English Very Vintage

Materials

Wood

1970s Very Large Fairground Spinning Wheel
1970s Very Large Fairground Spinning Wheel
H 47.25 in W 47.25 in D 2.37 in
Very Fine Custom Continental Style Settee
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well-made and solid feeling Custom Settee in European Style. The Settee features a custom
Category

20th Century Country Very Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Very Fine Custom Continental Style Settee
Very Fine Custom Continental Style Settee
H 28.25 in W 49.75 in D 20.5 in
Tapestry, French Design Very Fine, Reprotection
Located in Evanston, IL
Tapestry, French design very fine, 9'3" x 6'8". This magnificent tapestry was handcrafted by
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese French Provincial Very Vintage

Materials

Wool

Very Large Travertine Footed Bowl, 1970s
Located in Dallas, TX
This bowl is very heavy and appears to be made from a solid piece of travertine. It has a mate
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Very Vintage

Materials

Travertine

Very Large Travertine Footed Bowl, 1970s
Located in Dallas, TX
This bowl is very heavy and appears to be made from a solid piece of travertine. It has a mate
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Very Vintage

Materials

Travertine

Very Fine Sino Tabriz Silk Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
This is a beautiful 100% silk Sino Tabriz Rug/Carpet originated from China in the early 2000s. This hand-knotted rug is in brand new condition and is absolutely stunning.
Category

1990s Chinese Tabriz Very Vintage

Materials

Silk

Very Fine Persian Tabriz Rug/Carpet
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning Persian Tabriz Rug originated from Iran in the late 20th century. This piece is hand-knotted and is made from a wool and silk blend. This Tabriz rug is in absolute excelle...
Category

Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Very Vintage

Materials

Wool, Silk

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal very vintage for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wood and wool, every very vintage was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a very vintage — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each very vintage bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one very vintage that is appealing in its simplicity, but Louis Vuitton, Bill Blass and Chesterfield produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Very Vintage?

Prices for a very vintage start at $158 and top out at $74,500 with the average selling for $2,484.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In jewelry terms, a piece that is between 50 and 100 years old is considered vintage. Cloisonne jewelry is made by filling in tiny pockets or cloisons with ground glass, oxides and colorful enamels. This means that a piece of cloisonne jewelry that is 50-100 years old would be considered vintage. Shop a collection of vintage cloisonne from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between vintage and antique is age. Vintage is typically defined as anything between 50 and 100 years old, while antique items are more than 100 years old. Vintage pewter would be any pewter that is between 50 and 100 years old. Shop a collection of vintage pewter from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Vintage photography are the earliest prints that photographers could make from negatives. Yet even later copies from the same negative are considered original vintage prints. Find a collection of photography today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage etching is a term that refers to a specific type of print produced between 50 and 100 years ago. Printmakers produced etchings by carving images into a copper plate and then soaking it in an acid bath. Then, they applied ink to the plate and pressed it against paper or another material to create an image. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage etchings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A vintage watch is any watch that is at least two decades old. A model number can usually be found on a watch's movement for identification purposes, and date marks on the back of a watch can usually tell you if it is vintage. Vintage timepieces have made a comeback for serious collectors as well as casual enthusiasts all over the world. Find a collection of vintage watches on 1stDibs today.
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    A vintage purse is a purse which is at least 20 years old. The appeal of vintage bags has broadened over time, and today, vintage purses from Chanel, Hermès and other luxury fashion brands are in high demand. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of vintage and designer purses and other bags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A vintage diamond — as in, “a vintage diamond engagement ring” — refers to a ring that is at least 20 years old. Antique rings were made more than 100 years ago. Vintage diamond jewelry is not old enough to qualify as antique but it is at least two decades old. Find a collection of antique and vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A vintage shoe refers to various footwear styles that were commonly worn decades ago. Shoes that are deemed vintage are at least 20 years old, and “vintage-style shoes” are inspired by styles that originated at least two decades ago or longer. Also referred to as retro shoes, today’s vintage-style shoes are often reproduced in mass quantities. Find a collection of authentic vintage shoes and other footwear on 1stDibs.
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    Those are, generally speaking, rugs that were woven around the mid 20th century.
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    A vintage poster is a collector’s item — it usually refers to a piece of poster art that is at least 20 years old. These posters may range from $500 to $2,000 per item and can even be more expensive depending on subject matter, artist and other attributes. Shop a wide collection of unique vintage posters on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A vintage T-shirt is a tee that is at least 20 years old. For a piece of furniture or jewelry to be considered antique, it needs to be at least 100 years old. Shop designer and vintage T-shirts in fascinating styles and colors on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage chalkware is a type of decorative object produced mostly during the early 20th century. Most pieces are made of gypsum or plaster of Paris and feature a hand-painted finish. On 1stDibs, you can find a selection of vintage chalkware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage is a somewhat interpretable term for older clocks. If a clock is over 100 years old, it can officially be considered antique, but vintage is a bit more open of a term. Many collectors consider around 50 years old to be vintage, but a more open concept is that if the clock could not be reproduced today, it could be considered vintage. On 1stDibs, find an array of beautiful vintage and antique clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture must be at least 20 years old to be considered vintage.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What is considered a vintage bag may vary based on personal opinion. However, most experts agree that any handbag produced more than 50 years ago is a vintage accessory. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide range of vintage bags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The gold content of a vintage watch will depend on the make and model of the watch. Gold is a popular choice for luxury watches due to its finish and yellow-golden hue that can be achieved through gold or gold-plated bands. Shop a wide selection of expertly vetted vintage watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage lighters with decorative designs are sometimes called carved lighters, hobo lighters or trench lighters. The first lighter ever made was the Döbereiner’s lamp, designed by Johann Wolfgang Dobereiner in 1823. You can find a range of vintage lighters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first lighter was created in 1823 and was known as the Döbereiner’s Lamp. The first automatic lighter was called a Banjo, following that was the Colibri. Zippo became a very popular brand in the 1930s and is still around today. Shortly after Zippo hit the market, trends shifted from ferrocerium to butane, so you’ll often hear of these lighters referred to as butane lighters. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary lighters from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a bicycle is vintage, first look for a serial number or manufacturer's label. If you locate one or both, use the information as the basis for online research. Also, examine the parts. If you see a friction shifter, your bike was likely made before 1984. Suspension forks usually indicate a manufacturing date of 1990 or later. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage bicycles.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One trick to cleaning a vintage demijohn is to put dried rice inside the jug and give it a shake to help clear out any particles stuck on the inside. Then clean it out with hot water and a cleaner, followed by a sterilizer. Shop a selection of demijohns from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.