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16th Century, Elizabeth I, Joined Oak Chest, England, Circa 1600
Located in Leominster, GB
Elizabeth I carved and inlaid oak chest, the hinged top with triple-reeded edges, the front of four panels, each featuring egg and dart arcades and guilloche carved columns, the frie...
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Antique 16th Century English Tudor Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocker Model J16 by Hans Wegner in Beech, 1944
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Belmont, MA
Whether soothing a newborn or unwinding after a hectic day, nothing compares to the gentle rocking motion of the Wegner J16 Rocking Chair. Designed by Hans J. Wegner, one of his earl...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
Solid Maple Drop Leaf Dining Table, attrib. Russell Wright for Conant Ball, 1960
By Conant Ball
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Drop Leaf Dining Table, 1960s, attributed to Russell Wright for Conant Ball. Top of table was refinished and is in excellent vintage condition. Great...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Maple
H 30 in W 72.5 in D 46 in
Rosewood Coffee Table by Severin Hansen Jr. for Haslev
By Severin Hansen Jr.
Located in Belmont, MA
Glossy finished rosewood coffee designed by Severin Hansen Jr. for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchair/Ottoman by Percival Lafer in Suede Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in Belmont, MA
Percival Lafer (Brazilian, b. 1936) Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Brazil, c. 1965, rosewood frames with leather upholstery, chair, foil Design Lafer label and remains to a paper label, h...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Suede, Rosewood
H 27.5 in W 35 in D 28 in
20th Century Pair of Bronze Silvered Candelabras Signed Christofle
By Christofle Cardeilhac 1
Located in Roma, RM
Fantastic Pair of Candelabras signed Christofle, first years of XX century,finely wrought , the structure looks like a moving plant that wraps around itself, 5 arms, initialed in the...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Candelabras
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
18th Century Italian Louis XV Wood Lacquered Ventian Console 1700
Located in Roma, RM
Venetian console table of uncommon elegance, finely carved and with marble , coeval, of great quality. Wall-mounted console table with goat's-foot moved legs, lacquered and of beauti...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Console Tables
Materials
Marble
19th Century Napoleon III Credenzas Kingwood Marquetry signed Maison Forest
By Maison Forest
Located in Roma, RM
A Fantastic Maison Forest cabinet, signed with stamp on the back, great quality cabinet embellished with very classy bronzes and an inlay worthy of Maison Forest.
Furniture that woul...
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 59.06 in W 45.67 in D 16.54 in
Monkey Skull (Heart Intervention, AS)
By Parts of Four
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Monkey Skull in brass. It is a striking and intriguing piece of art, capturing the essence of the majestic skull in a unique and captivating form. Brass substrate is electroplated wi...
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2010s Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Medieval Silver Gilt Floral-Shaped Ring with Enamel Inserts
Located in London, GB
An exquisite silver gilt finger ring featuring a beautiful floral-shaped bezel with raised bosses and remnants of blue and green enamel. The ring is further embellished with several ...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Medieval Antiquities
Materials
Silver, Enamel
18th Century Italian Ligurian Kneeler 1700s
Located in Roma, RM
Rare and unobtainable Italian kneeler of Ligurian origin, Baroque period, late 17th early 18th century, veneered in walnut burl and has as many as 4 side drawers , in addition to the...
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Antique 1710s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
item #4 from series "Mystère de la Caverne de Platon"
Located in CHÂTILLON-EN-DIOIS, FR
Landscape with multiple readings, where the viewer's gaze can form its own imaginary universe
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 51.19 in W 51.19 in D 1.19 in
Chanel Black Suede Chain Booties
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Sz.38.5
Very good condition.
No box. No dust bag
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2010s Ankle Boots
"Rocket" Original Abstract Painting on Paper by Meredith C. Bullock
By Meredith C. Bullock
Located in Pleasant Shade, TN
This original painting was created by abstract painter, Meredith C. Bullock.
The painting measures 19x24" on thick white paper. Materials used: acrylic painting, chalk pastel, and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Chalk, Pastel, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic
H 25 in W 19 in D 0.1 in
"Holding You" Original Abstract Painting on Paper by Meredith C. Bullock
By Meredith C. Bullock
Located in Pleasant Shade, TN
This unique mixed media painting was created by abstract painter, Meredith C. Bullock.
The painting measures 19x24" on thick white paper. Materials used: acrylic painting, chalk pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Chalk, Pastel, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic
"Since Then" Original Abstract Painting on Paper by Meredith C. Bullock
By Meredith C. Bullock
Located in Pleasant Shade, TN
This original mixed media painting was created by abstract painter, Meredith C. Bullock.
The painting measures 19x25" on thick paper. Materials used: acrylic painting, chalk pastel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Chalk, Pastel, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic
H 25 in W 19 in D 0.1 in
18th Century George III Adam Satinwood Credenzas Hand Painted Gilt 1700
Located in Roma, RM
Fantastic English cabinet, Satinwood, with parts decorated in pure gold , carved columns, finely painted in the classic Adams Brothers style, George III era , second half of the eigh...
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Antique 1770s English George III Credenzas
Materials
Kingwood, Rosewood, Satinwood
H 46.86 in W 41.34 in D 17.72 in
19th Century Napoleon III Kingwood Marble Top Inlay Hippolyte Edme Pretot, 1830s
By Hippolyte-Edme Pretot
Located in Roma, RM
Fantastic inlay French Cabinet , signed Hippolyte Edme Pretot (1812-1855) was a Parisian ébéniste (cabinetmaker) know for his high quality furniture and intricate inlays. The cabine...
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Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Credenzas
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
H 44.89 in W 46.07 in D 16.93 in
A Rare Brown Velvet Eight-Fold Screen
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This wonderful stunning large eight-fold screen could serve as a room divider or as a piece of art. A folding screen, also known as pingfeng (Chinese), dates back to China during the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Copper
Wooden Sculptor's Stand
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This nineteenth-century handmade grain wooden sculptor's table, in all probability from France, is ready to hold any work of art. It is a sculptors pedestal modeling stand with rotat...
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Antique 19th Century French Side Tables
Materials
Pine
Winkelman Pentagonal Lamp
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Workshops for applied arts Winkelman'. In 1915, this workshop for ornamental art produced, among other things, the fencing and decorative ironwork of the Scheepvaarthuis in Amsterdam...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Empire Mahogany Bench With Cornucopia
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This unique empire mahogany bench originates from the nineteenth century. It has a tight straight hood with even arms. The curved armrests are each decorated with a carved cornucopia...
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
Isamu Noguchi: Playscapes, Museo Tamayo
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Tivoli, NY
Unopened catalog from the 2016, Museo Tamayo exhibit Noguchi’s Playscapes.
An exhibition that focused on the artist’s vision of playgrounds and the public space. The show revisits s...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Mid Century Enamel Painting on Copper by C. C. Chu
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This unique and vibrant enamel painting on copper is of a sailboat in stormy waters. The sky is aglow in bright yellow, ochre, and white mixing with hints of blue and green. The roll...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Paintings
Materials
Metal, Copper, Enamel, Sheet Metal
Victorian Pearl Lusterware Ewer or Pitcher with Green Trim and Blue Flowers
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This rare Victorian opalescent lusterware ewer boasts a pearly iridescent base colour and blue-green trim on the mouth, handle, and base. It is decorated with a bouquet of light blue...
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Luster, Pearlware, Pottery, Paint
Antique Tibetan Telescopic Horn or Dungchen in Brass and Silver
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This stunning Tibetan telescopic horn or dungchen is from the late Qing Dynasty. The body is a warm brown that is smooth and adorned with chased and repoussé silvered metal details. ...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Qing Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Silver, Brass, Copper, Sheet Metal
Mid Century Hand Hooked Wool Rug By Chéticamp Artist
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
What a beautiful and unique Valentine's Day gift for that special someone!
This beautifully made vintage Chéticamp hand hooked wool rug was crafted in the traditional method of rug ...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Victorian North and South American Rugs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Wool, Burlap, Yarn, Natural Fiber, Organic Ma...
Cartier Panthere Collection Ring in 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Panthere Collection Ring in 18K White Gold
Additional information:
Length: 27 mm.
Width: 9 mm.
Weight: 16,6 grammes.
Diamond weight: 399 diamants, 3,001 carats, E, VVS.
Ring...
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Chinese Hand Enamelled Earthenware Sleeve Vase Signed Ixia
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This unique hand-enamelled earthenware sleeve vase is decorated in enamel relief of an archaistic style with clouds, flowers, leaves, and an abstract rendering of a phoenix. The main...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
Silver Byzantine Necklace with Doublet Copper Turquoise
Located in Athens, GR
Sterling silver Byzantine necklace with an intricate detail and gold plated features that enhance the beauty and the level of work. Set with copper turquoise, a stone that makes it e...
Category
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Copper
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H 1.024 in W 0.709 in L 22.834 in
French limestone carved floor lamp.
By Albert Tormos
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This lamp, crafted from hand-carved french limestone, is shaped and polished by hand to reveal the inherent beauty of the stone.
The stone's texture and color variations create a un...
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2010s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Limestone
Paris, France
Located in Tulsa, OK
Kit Young
Paris, France, 2019
Signed, titled, dated and numbered 1 of 1 in pencil on sheet verso
Unique gelatin silver print
8 x 10" matted to 11 x 14"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Paris, France
Located in Tulsa, OK
Kit Young
Paris, France, 2017
Signed, titled, dated and numbered 1 of 1 in pencil on sheet verso
Unique gelatin silver print
8 x 10" matted to 11 x 14"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Paris, France
Located in Tulsa, OK
Kit Young
Paris, France, 2017
Signed, titled, dated and numbered 1 of 1 in pencil on sheet verso
Unique gelatin silver print
8 x 10" matted to 11 x 14"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Paris, France
Located in Tulsa, OK
Kit Young
Paris, France, 2019
Signed, titled, dated and numbered 1 of 1 in pencil on sheet verso
Unique gelatin silver print
8 x 10" matted to 11 x 14"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
ABS, Silver Gelatin
Paris, France
Located in Tulsa, OK
Kit Young
Paris, France, 2017
Signed, titled, dated and numbered 1 of 1 in pencil on sheet verso
Unique gelatin silver print
8 x 10" matted to 11 x 14"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Hermes 1.75ct Diamond Kelly Long Necklace in 18K Rose Gold and White Gold
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes 1.75Ct Diamond Kelly Long Necklace in 18K Rose Gold And White Gold
Additional Information:
Brand: Hermes
Gender: Women
Line: Kelly
Country of Origin: France
Gemstone: Diamond...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold, White Gold
Charming French Chopping Block
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Chopping blocks also known as ‘Butcher’s Blocks’ have been commonly used in butcher shops and meat processing plants for centuries, and still are in many European countries. Nowadays...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Stem Vase S in Marble Shadow Black
By Julie Brandt
Located in Hellerup, DK
STEM vase small in the color Shadow Black is a beautiful marble vase and has an insert with one big hole in the top, which is removable. The STEM vases are ideal for the current tren...
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2010s Danish Vases
Materials
Marble
Edo Canister Low, Chalk Grey
By Julie Brandt
Located in Hellerup, DK
EDO Canister low in the colour chalk grey (beige) is a beautiful marble jar with a small elevation in the lid. This simple and lovely canister or jar has an exclusive and timeless lo...
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2010s Danish Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Colour, a Modern Coffee / Side Table, Ral 3015 - Light Pink, by Bas Vellekoop
By BAS VELLEKOOP
Located in 'S-GRAVENHAGE, ZH
The Colour tables are available in more than 75 colours. Choose a colour that perfectly matches your interior or project.
These modern side tables are ideal next to a couch or ar...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain Picture of Peonies, Fruit Blossoms, and Lilies
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This lovely and rare hand-painted porcelain picture with a floral motif consists of tree peonies, fruit blossoms, and lilies, all of which are auspicious flowers in Chinese culture. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Luster, Porcelain, Wood, Hardwood, Paint
H 16.93 in W 11.42 in D 0.99 in
Light Grey Chinese Glazed Pottery Table Lamp
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This beautiful table lamp is made of Chinese glazed pottery and has a light-grey and sand-colored tone. The round shaped glazed pottery lamp is a simple yet stylish eyecatcher. Glaze...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery, Silk
Colour, a Modern Coffee / Side Table, Ral 1028 - Melon Yellow, by Bas Vellekoop
By BAS VELLEKOOP
Located in 'S-GRAVENHAGE, ZH
The Colour tables are available in more than 75 colours. Choose a colour that perfectly matches your interior or project.
These modern side tables are ideal next to a couch or ar...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 18.51 in Dm 17.72 in
3.54 Cts Butterfly Cocktail Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
Handcrafted Butterfly Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold studded with Marquise shape Diamonds.
This ring consists of Twisted Gold Wire beautifully handmade in butterfly design. This ring is a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Form Table 004 in Claro Walnut with Gabon Ebony Details
By Brian Grasela
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural coffee table featuring a claro walnut root, cross section top with a hand carved claro walnut base.
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ebony, Walnut, Burl
Big Lucid Dream Medium Rhodium-Plated 18k Gold Necklace 3.85 Ct Diomand
Located in Qibla, KW
18k Gold Black Rhodium Plated Long Necklace
With Big Size Lock Pendant With 3.85 Ct Diamonds
71.20 gr 18K black gold rhodium plated, matte brushed finish, necklace with big size lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Kuwaiti Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium
San Antonio
By Larry Hill Art
Located in Fresno, CA
I believe a painting (story) must have an initial dramatic impact and at second glance should include tantalizing nuances of drawing (plotting) and gestures (conflict) to stay alive....
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil
Labyrinth Coffee Table
By Brian Grasela
Located in San Diego, CA
The Labyrinth coffee table by Brian Grasela was built with claro and black walnut. Each piece was hand shaped and finished.
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Lithographie Originale Alphonse MUCHA, Documents Décoratifs Planche 14
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Alphonse MUCHA
lithographie originale signée dans la planche
Titre : NECTAR
Planche 14
Documents Décoratifs
Année : 1902
Période : Art Nouveau
Paris : Librairie Centrale des Beaux-A...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Prints
Materials
Other
A Fine Pair Of Bronze And Partly Iron Five-Light Candelabras
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This impressive pair of five-light candelabra stems from the late nineteenth century. The ornate design, possibly French, exhibits a great deal of detailed craftsmanship. The five ar...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Candelabras
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Dutch Modernist Tubular Steel Armchairs in the manner of Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Originally created by the Bauhaus school of design, the tubular steel chair was inspired by bicycle handlebars. Up to 1925, steel tubing had mainly been used for hospital furniture. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 34.26 in W 21.86 in D 32.68 in
Colour, a Modern Coffee / Side Table, Ral 3020 - Traffic Red, by Bas Vellekoop
By BAS VELLEKOOP
Located in 'S-GRAVENHAGE, ZH
The Colour tables are available in more than 75 colours. Choose a colour that perfectly matches your interior or project.
These modern side tables are ideal next to a couch or ar...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 18.51 in Dm 17.72 in
A Fine Wrought Iron And Glass Four-Light Hanging Lamp
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
The impressive design, inspired by Arabic influences, stems from the 19th century. Both in the past and now, pendant lights are considered as jewelry for a ceiling. Some pendant lig...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Form Table 001 in Oregon Black Walnut and Old Growth Redwood
By Brian Grasela
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural coffee table featuring a single slab claro walnut top and a hand-shaped old growth redwood base.
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
18ct Yellow Gold Patek Philippe Ref 3371
By Patek Philippe
Located in Cape Town, ZA
18ct Yellow Gold Patek Philippe Watch – Manual Winder in excellent condition.
18ct yellow gold case (20mm). Gold dial with Black hands. Integrated 18ct yellow gold mesh style bracel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Classical Roman Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Granida - 'Lof der Schilderkunst' (Marie-José van den Ende, 1966)
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This inspiring portrait of a young lady who's holding a pomegranate is part of a photographic series. The name of the series of special photographic works by the Amsterdam photograph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Photography
Materials
Aluminum
Emily Kuvin Mini Stella Silver and Ruby Star Necklace
By Emily Kuvin
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and adorable! Our Mini Stella Necklace is the perfect piece to layer or wear alone. Our iconic organic star in the very popular mini size hangs on a sterling silver gold and...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold
French limestone carved table lamp.
By Albert Tormos
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This lamp, crafted from hand-carved french limestone, is shaped and polished by hand to reveal the inherent beauty of the stone.
The stone's texture and color variations create a un...
Category
2010s French Table Lamps
Materials
Limestone
18CT White Gold Diamond Dress Ring
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Strong, striking and pronounce, this ring says it all. Set in 18carat white gold and weighing 17.2 grams, this ring features 101 RBC Diamonds weighing a total of 1.52carat of KL/vssi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
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- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The difference between couture and haute couture comes down to the regulations and laws of France. A couture fashion label is any label that produces made-to-order pieces for clients. To be accurately identified as haute couture, a couture maison must secure certification from the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Paris. Each year, this organization publishes a list of current haute couture fashion houses. Explore a large selection of apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- Is Fendi couture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 28, 2024Yes, Fendi is a couture or haute couture brand. The legendary Italian luxury house Fendi is an official member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that determines which maisons can operate with haute couture status. You'll find a large collection of Fendi apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- What is a couture dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A couture dress is hand-sewn using the best materials and designed specifically for the wearer so that the piece is one-of-a-kind. Because these dresses use such high quality materials and take hundreds of hours to complete, they can be expensive. Find a variety of couture dresses on 1stDibs.
- What is haute couture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024Haute couture is the name of custom-designed clothing that select fashion houses produce. To qualify as haute couture, a maker must receive certification from the Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris. Each year, this chamber of commerce publishes a list of the current haute couture maisons. Shop a selection of apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- What is considered couture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Apparel and accessories that are custom-made to order out of fine materials are considered couture. It's important to distinguish couture from haute couture, a protected status conferred upon fashion houses by the French government. Each year, the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode publishes a list of brands that have earned the right to use the term. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of apparel and accessories.
- Is Versace haute couture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Yes, Versace is haute couture. The Italian fashion house is an official member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that determines which firms can operate with haute couture status.
More than any designer before him, Gianni Versace mined celebrity, music and Pop art for inspiration. In fact, the New York Times noted in 1997 that the fashion industry "is now driven by contemporary culture because Mr. Versace made it that way."
On 1stDibs, find vintage Versace clothing and accessories. - What is Versace Jeans Couture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Versace Jeans Couture is a diffusion line by Versace. In 2018, after Michael Kors purchased Versace, Kors integrated Versace’s diffusion line Versus with its line Versace Jeans, which became Versace Jeans Couture, now the brand’s only diffusion line. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Versace ready-to-wear and haute couture from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The phrase “buy couture” means to purchase certain pieces of apparel and accessories directly from a luxury fashion house. Couture fashion includes one-of-a-kind designs often made for a particular person. It differs from ready-to-wear, which involves creating a garment in multiple sizes to sell through a brand's boutiques and other retailers. Find a large selection of designer apparel on 1stDibs.
- What qualifies as haute couture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Haute couture is described as high-end luxury wear that has been custom-fitted and constructed by hand from start to finish and is governed by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode in France. You can shop a variety of top fashion houses' haute couture designs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Mugler haute couture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Whether Mugler is haute couture may vary from year to year. This is due to the fact that the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode updates its list of haute couture fashion houses annually. Generally, the French luxury fashion house founded by Thierry Mugler has regularly appeared on the list of official haute couture fashion houses. Explore a variety of Mugler apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- Is Balmain haute couture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 18, 2024Yes, Balmain is haute couture. The term haute couture refers to high-end luxury wear that has been custom-fitted and constructed by hand from start to finish. The world of haute couture is governed by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode in France.
Fashion designer Pierre Balmain established his now-iconic label in 1945. In the postwar years, Balmain became known for bell-shaped skirts falling from slender waists, structured jackets over sheath day dresses and embellishments like fur trim.
From the dresses favored by Hollywood icons like Audrey Hepburn and Marlene Dietrich to the sleek, skinny jeans seen on Nicki Minaj, Kid Cudi and every Kardashian, clothes from the House of Balmain have long been mainstays in celebrity wardrobes. Shop a collection of vintage Balmain from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs. - What is a haute couture dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024A haute couture dress is dress is a dress that was made by an esteemed haute couture designer. Dresses created by haute couture houses are constructed by hand from start to finish. They’re made of the finest materials and are individually tailored to meet the needs of a specific client.
Haute couture garments are expertly created by firms that are official member organizations of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that regulates this segment of the fashion industry. Dior, Maison Margiela and Schiaparelli are examples of universally revered haute couture houses.
Find haute couture dresses on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The meaning of vintage couture relates to apparel of a certain type and age. Couture is the shortened form of “haute couture,” an industry term that refers to garments that are custom-made for the wearer and the labels that create those garments. Haute couture houses are officially recognized by a French governing body called the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (the Federation of Haute Couture and Fashion). The haute couture label is misused and misapplied with frequency, but in the proper sense, haute couture refers to clothing created almost entirely by hand. Other rules underpinning the term have over the years focused on factors such as the number of workers an officially recognized haute couture brand can employ and more. The broader “vintage fashion,” which obviously encompasses much more than haute couture, refers to apparel and accessories that are at least 20 years old. In sum, vintage couture means high-end luxury pieces produced by officially designated haute couture fashion houses at least two decades ago. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage apparel and accessories for sale.
- Is Dior haute couture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 20, 2024Yes, Dior is haute couture.
The French luxury fashion house Christian Dior is an official member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that determines which maisons can operate with haute couture status.
When Christian Dior launched his haute couture house, in 1946, he wanted nothing less than to make “an elegant woman more beautiful and a beautiful woman more elegant.” He succeeded, and in doing so the visionary designer altered the landscape of 20th century fashion. Vintage Dior bags, shoes, evening dresses, shirts and other garments and accessories are known today for their feminine and sophisticated sensibility.
On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of vintage Dior apparel and accessories. - Is Louis Vuitton haute couture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 7, 2024Yes, Louis Vuitton is haute couture. The iconic French luxury brand is a member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body of haute couture as an art form.
Founded in 1868 as the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture and renamed FHCM in 2017, the organization has around 100 members — and Sidney Toledano, the CEO of Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH), sits on its executive committee. "Haute couture" is a legal term that, literally translated, means "high sewing" and refers to innovative, hand-crafted garments created for private clients and presented to the public every January and July.
Find vintage Louis Vuitton Neverfull bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024In fashion, “haute couture” means "high sewing" or "high dressmaking." Haute couture is French and refers to the creation of one-of-a-kind pieces by an esteemed fashion designer or house for a particular client.
Haute couture garments such as dresses are pieces of clothing constructed by hand from start to finish and are made with the highest quality materials. They are expertly created by firms that are official member organizations of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that regulates this segment of the fashion industry. Dior, Maison Margiela and Schiaparelli are some of fashion's universally revered haute couture houses. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024No, Versace Jeans Couture and Versace are not exactly the same. Versace is the overall name of the Italian fashion house founded by Gianni Versace in Milan in 1978. Versace Jeans Couture is a brand under the Versace umbrella. It was launched in 2018 when Versace's diffusion lines Versus and Versace Jeans merged. The line features apparel and accessories inspired by rock and roll and is sold at slightly more economical price points than pieces from the Versace haute couture collection. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of Versace apparel and accessories.
- Is Versace Jeans Couture luxury?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Versace Jeans Couture is luxury. However, pieces from the line generally sell for lower prices than those from the Versace haute couture collection. Launched in 2018, Versace Jeans Couture is a diffusion brand specializing in denim, other apparel, handbags and accessories. Shop a diverse assortment of Versace pieces from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, you can wear couture in real life. The key to introducing couture pieces into your everyday wardrobe is to select looks that are versatile. For example, you might invest in classics that you can mix and match in different ways, like a little black dress or a blazer in a solid, neutral hue like beige or gray. Or, you might select bolder couture bags, shoes and accessories to wear with things that you already have in your wardrobe. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of apparel, shoes, bags and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In the 1920s, flappers often wore straight, fitted dresses with plunging necklines and knee-length hems. Fringe was a common embellishment used at the time. Flappers also sported pumps and opted for bras and lingerie instead of corsets for undergarments. Shop a variety of vintage clothing on 1stDibs.