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Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, 1930s Pewter Wall Mirror
By Antti Hakkarainen, Taidetakomo Hakkarainen
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
made very good quality designs, like furniture and lamps, in the beginning of the 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Antique Like Furniture

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Pewter

German Cherry Workstool "Kiss the Future" by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
like furniture parts or whole classic pieces of designers and craftsmen, rework them, and give them a
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Mid-19th Century German Adam Style Antique Like Furniture

Materials

Metal

Peak of a Century Chair by German Artist Markus Friedrich Staab 2020
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
existing useable pieces like furniture parts or whole classic pieces of designers and craftsmen, rework
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1840s German American Craftsman Antique Like Furniture

Materials

Leather, Beech, Lacquer, Paint

Shoemakers Dream by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
with existing useable pieces like furniture parts or whole classic pieces of designers and craftsmen
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Like Furniture

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Antique Shoemakers Dream by Markus Friedrich Staab
Shoemakers Dream by Markus Friedrich Staab
H 18.12 in W 18.9 in D 10.24 in
Reiterstuhl - Peak of a century contemporized by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
artform out of existing things, I build my works out and with existing useable pieces like furniture parts
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Like Furniture

Materials

Birch

past Creates Future/ Contemporized Thonet Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
useable pieces like furniture parts or whole classic pieces of designers and craftsmen, rework them, and
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Like Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Imature 2018 Sculpture by German Artist
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
existing things, I build my works out and with existing useable pieces like furniture parts or whole
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Like Furniture

Materials

Beech

Antique Imature 2018 Sculpture by German Artist
Imature 2018 Sculpture by German Artist
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H 9.45 in W 7.09 in D 1.97 in
Pair of Late 19th Century Very Large English Oak Reformed Gothic Mirrors
Located in Hudson, NY
design project of the period. Acquired in England and amassed with other like furniture, art, and
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1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Like Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Søren Jensen Maple Grand Piano Caryatid Legs Hand-Painted by Gudmund Hentze
Located in Leeds, GB
harpsichords and clavichords and loved gilt decoration. He found grand pianos too much like furniture and
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Early 20th Century Danish Antique Like Furniture

Materials

Metal

Set of two early 1900s Carlo Bugatti Ladies ''Gong'' chairs
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
: Liveauctioneers website article: Carlo Bugatti nothing succeeds like excess ) Bugatti furniture is often
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Like Furniture

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Copper, Zinc

Matisse Like Print
By Henri Matisse
Located in Napa, CA
Early 20th century etching of three nudes. Unsigned with the look & feel of Matisse.
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Early 20th Century Antique Like Furniture

Materials

Paper, Wood

Matisse Like Print
Matisse Like Print
H 18 in W 20 in D 1 in
Antique Lifetime Furniture Jacobean Gothic Spanish Walnut China Cabinet Cupboard
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Life Time Furniture china cabinet / hutch. Made of walnut featuring Jacobean styling with
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique Like Furniture

Materials

Walnut

4 Antique Lifetime Furniture Jacobean Gothic Spanish Walnut Dining Chairs Set
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
like Charles Limbert who presented his “Dutch Arts & Crafts” in 1902 and Paine Furniture Co. of Boston
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Late 19th Century Jacobean Antique Like Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Amethyst shell-like geode
Located in London, GB
Beautiful section of an amethyst geode, unusually thin in cross section and resembling a shell with gorgeous deep purple amethyst lining. Origin : Artigas, Uruguay
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15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Like Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Amethyst shell-like geode
Amethyst shell-like geode
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H 19.1 in W 12.01 in D 7.88 in
1920's Walnut Inlaid French Style Server Buffet Sideboard By Rockford Furniture
By Rockford National Furniture Company 1
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​1920's Walnut Inlaid French Style Server Buffet Sideboard By Rockford Furniture Dimensions : 84
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1920s American Louis XV Antique Like Furniture

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Walnut

Ametrine and Finger like Calcites
Located in London, GB
A spectacular amethyst cluster with two sets of unusual finger-like calcite crystals on a bed of
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15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Like Furniture

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Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Ametrine and Finger like Calcites
Ametrine and Finger like Calcites
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H 10.63 in W 14.97 in D 9.45 in
Finger-like quartz after anhydrite pseudomotph
Located in London, GB
hollow cores. A beautiful arrangement of finger like quartz. This piece was legally and ethically
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15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Like Furniture

Materials

Quartz

Finger-like quartz after anhydrite pseudomotph
Finger-like quartz after anhydrite pseudomotph
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H 5.32 in W 5.12 in D 4.34 in
Small Lilac Vase like an Amphora
Located in Weiningen, CH
Small lilac vase like an Amphora.
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1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Like Furniture

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Art Glass

Coral like Round Geode with Polished Borders
Located in London, GB
Beautiful green-grey coral-like stalactites emerge from the interior lining of this round geode
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15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Like Furniture

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Agate, Quartz

Coral like Round Geode with Polished Borders
Coral like Round Geode with Polished Borders
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H 12.21 in W 14.57 in D 8.67 in
Pair of Classical White "Alabaster" Like Moonstone Lamps
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of stunning lamps with classical columnar design from the Aladdin White Moonstone lamps collection. Aladdin was a maker of oil lamps from which these lamps were converted from. ...
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19th Century American Classical Roman Antique Like Furniture

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Cast Stone

Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture
By John Salterini, Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
. Shop Salterini Garden Furniture and Woodard Garden Furniture listed here or other Vintage Wrought Iron
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Early 20th Century Antique Like Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Old Rare Afghan Musical Instrument like a Sculpture
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
which owes its origine to the tribe Nakh. In Your home it may be like a sculpture ! May be it is very
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Mid-18th Century Afghan Other Antique Like Furniture

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Fruitwood

20th Century Red over Blue Background like Sirjan Design
Located in MADRID, ES
Antique Rug Like Shirjan Design in red and blue colors. - Elaborated in wool with geometric
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1920s Antique Like Furniture

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Wool

Exceptional Quality Amethyst in a Jaw like Formation
Located in London, GB
Amethyst of the deepest colour is shown here in a formation resembling an open mouth. The crystals are of high peaks with red tints toward the tips. the borders unpolished to revea...
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15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Like Furniture

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Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Exceptional Quality Amethyst in a Jaw like Formation
Exceptional Quality Amethyst in a Jaw like Formation
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H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 8.67 in
Swedish Limestone Chest Shaped like a Book circa 1840-1870
Located in Farsta, SE
A rare stone chest shaped like a book, crafted circa 1840-1870 Made of solid carved Swedish
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Like Furniture

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Alabaster, Limestone

Diverse Rodentia: Squirrel, Cuban Hutia, and Lemming-like Rodent, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
The image features three different mammal species: 1. **Sciurus aureventer** - This is likely an old taxonomic name, and the animal depicted resembles a squirrel, recognizable by it...
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1840s Antique Like Furniture

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Paper

Hand-Colored Antique Illustrations of Various Rodent-like Animals, circa 1820
Located in Langweer, NL
engraving described in more detail: The print features six illustrations of various rodent-like animals
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Mid-19th Century Antique Like Furniture

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Paper

Mirror with geometric patterns in carved bamboo-like wood from the 1920s
Located in Roma, RM
Mirror with geometric patterns in carved bamboo-like wood from the 1920s. Product details
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1920s European Antique Like Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

French Art Deco Tin, Maintenance for Furniture
Located in Antwerp, BE
for anyone who is related to the business of restoring furniture or for those who like the Art Deco
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Like Furniture

Materials

Metal

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Faience Bowl Shaped like a Seashell
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960) for Gustavsberg. Hand-painted faience bowl shaped like a seashell. 1920s
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1920s Swedish Antique Like Furniture

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Faience

Mint & Marble-Like Antique Alabaster Pendant Light with Original Canopy & Rope
Located in Lisse, NL
perfection and it is in mint condition. So much so that this shade literally rings like a gong when you
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Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Antique Like Furniture

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Alabaster, Brass, Metal, Bronze

Antique Engravring of Different Artillery like Bullets, Cannons, Bombs, c.1769
Located in Langweer, NL
like bullets, cannons, bombs and many more. German subtitles. Artists and Engravers: Anonymous
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1760s Antique Like Furniture

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Paper

The Bald-Like Snapping Bird on a Hand-Colored Lithograph, circa 1820
Located in Langweer, NL
, Illg" and is referred to as "Der kahlichtige Schnappvogel" which can be translated to "The Bald-Like
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1820s Antique Like Furniture

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Paper

Carl Goldberg metal -like Glass vase with stylised copper overlay c1900
By Carl Goldberg
Located in Worcester Park, GB
glass has a speckled amber finish to make it look like metal. The vase is wavy topped and flared and the
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Early 1900s Jugendstil Antique Like Furniture

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Copper

Unique Art Deco Alabaster and Bronze Chandelier with Wizard Like Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
like sculptures in their unique body position. Kneeling down and bending over forward they are reaching
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Like Furniture

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Alabaster, Bronze

Antique Print of Various Reptiles like a Crocodile, Iguana, Lizzard, c.1852
Located in Langweer, NL
incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or
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19th Century Antique Like Furniture

Materials

Paper

Antique Bronze Tabletop Sculpture of ChiId illegible Artist Signed like Rodin
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Antique Tabletop Bronze Sculpture of a Mother and Child or Cherubs in the Sea? Procured from high-end Washington D.C. Estate. We are unable to ascertain artist information, there is ...
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1920s American Modern Antique Like Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Placard built-in wardrobe richly painted green background jungle-like floral
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
-like floral motifs, created for the built-in wardrobe of an ancient house in Florence, it was created
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19th Century Italian Antique Like Furniture

Materials

Poplar

Antique Map of Hungary Incl Surroundings like Croatia, Bosnia, Servia, 1730
Located in Langweer, NL
ontdekkingen'. This map depicts Hungary including surroundings like Croatia, Bosnia, Servia, Bulgaria and
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18th Century Antique Like Furniture

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Paper

Japanese antique Rustic Board/1868-1920/a Board like an Abstract Painting
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
"Kate-Kiri-Ban". The meaning of the name is "Kate" = food, "Kiri" = cut, "Ban" = board It is like the
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Like Furniture

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Chestnut

Small & Striking Art Deco Moon-Like Shape White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous antique light fixture for an entry hall, bedroom or any other small room. With early 20th century light fixtures being one of our specialities, we always love finding time...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Like Furniture

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Alabaster, Brass, Metal, Bronze

Original Antique Engraving of Various Birds of Prey, like Eagles & Harrier, 1657
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Haliaetus Adler (…).' - This plate shows various birds of prey; Haliaetus, Adler, Meer Adler (White-tailed Eagle, Sea Eagle) - Aquila, Adler (Eagles species) ...
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1650s Antique Like Furniture

Materials

Paper

Ceiling Lights Circa 1920, White Glass With Veins Like Marble, Series Available
Located in Crespières, FR
This art deco pendant with grey-green veins has an appearance similar to marble or alabaster. This light is made of multiple layers of glass making a beautiful effect of mat and silk...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Like Furniture

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Glass

Extra Large and Great Design, Marble Like White & Black Superb Alabaster Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
best. For it to still be in this amazing condition after more than 100 years is like an ode to the
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Like Furniture

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Alabaster, Bronze, Brass

Antique Large Pierced German Centerpiece Bowl w/Raised Flowers Meissen or Like
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Hartford, CT
This exquisite Meissen antique centerpiece bowl is a true masterpiece of German craftsmanship. The bowl features raised flowers and fruit and is beautifully hand-painted with a stunn...
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Early 20th Century German Antique Like Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair French Empire 19th-20th Century Red Porphyry-Like Granite & Ormolu Obelisks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Monumental and Fine Pair of French 19th, 20th Century Empire Style Red Porphyry-Like Granite and
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Early 1900s French Empire Revival Antique Like Furniture

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Slate, Granite, Bronze, Ormolu

Ipsen's, Denmark, Large and Rare Art Nouveau Compote Shaped like a Tree
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ipsen's, Denmark. Large and rare Art Nouveau compote in glazed ceramics shaped like a tree. 1920s
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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Like Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair of 20th Century French Gilt Bronze and Glass Farole-Like Ceiling Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of early 20th century french cast bronze and glass farole-like ceiling lamps By: unknown
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Like Furniture

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Bronze, Metal, Copper

Ipsen's, Denmark, Large and Rare Art Nouveau Compote Shaped like a Tree
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ipsen's, Denmark. Large and rare Art Nouveau compote in glazed ceramics shaped like a tree. 1920s
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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Like Furniture

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Ceramic

Great Alabaster Pendant with Stunning Hand-Carved Scrolling and Lava Like Colors
Located in Lisse, NL
. It is almost like looking into a vulcano and you can almost wait for the burning lava to erupt. Only
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Like Furniture

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Alabaster, Brass

Early 1900s Wrought Iron & Chunky Glass-Like Arts and Crafts Table / Desk Lamp
By Hugo Berger
Located in Lisse, NL
are the inlaid chunky glass like gems. It is our job to look at every piece with the greatest care and
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Like Furniture

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Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron

Art Déco Chiparus-Like Nude Lady in Chains Bronze Sculpture with Stone Base
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco french nude lady in chains bronze sculpture with stone base in the style of Demetre Chiparus By: Demetre Chiparus (in the style of) Material: bronze, copper, metal, stone T...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Like Furniture

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Stone, Metal, Bronze, Copper

Early 20th Century Arts & Crafts Brass and Amber Glass Lantern Like Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfect shape and condition, amber color hall ceiling lamp. This beautiful Arts & Crafts light fixture could not be in a better condition and the warm light it radiates will bring t...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Like Furniture

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Brass

Extra Large Size Art Deco Painted Plums, Marble-Like Glass Pendant / Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique hand crafted Art Deco layered marble-like glass ceiling fixture with the original matching
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Like Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Humorous Bird Bath with Four Little Elf like Leprechauns in Various Poses
By Leeds Fireclay Company
Located in London, GB
A rare and humorous stone ware bird bath with four little Elf like Leprechauns in various poses of
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1890s Great Britain (UK) Arts and Crafts Antique Like Furniture

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Stoneware

Old Print of Jews Eating on Beds like Assyrians, Persians, Romans, Greeks, 1690
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print religion titled 'Het aanliggen op de Tafel-Bedden; hoedanigen Eetwyse der Assyriers, Persen, Grieken en Romeinen, ook by de Joden in gebruyk geraakt is'. ...
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1690s Antique Like Furniture

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Paper

J S Henry Arts & Crafts oak dining chair with throne like caps & a sweeping back
By George Montague Ellwood, J.S. Henry
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood. Made by J S Henry. An Arts and Crafts oak dining chair with throne like
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Like Furniture

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Oak

Boin-Taburet: 6pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set - Like New!
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Wilmington, DE
meticulously restored to like new condition. The magnificent teapot measures approximately 18.50 cm. in
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Like Furniture

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Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Art Déco Belgian Glazed Pottery/Ceramic Charles Catteau-Like Vase by Boch Freres
By Charles Catteau, Boch Freres Keramis
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco belgian glazed pottery/ceramic Charles Catteau-like vase by Boch Freres Keramis By: Boch
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Antique Like Furniture

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Enamel

Antique Pillow with Velvet like Texture Made Out of a Turkmen Bag
Located in Istanbul, TR
The pillow is made out of a late 19th century, Turkmen Tekke Chuval (storage bag). It has silk highlights. It does not come with an insert but it comes with a bag made to the size an...
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Late 19th Century Turkmen Tribal Antique Like Furniture

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Linen, Silk, Wool

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Antique Like Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of antique like furniture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and stone. Your living room may not be complete without a piece of antique like furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An item from our selection of antique like furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. A. Riedel, Bing & Grøndahl and Boch Freres Keramis each produced at least one beautiful choice in our collection of antique like furniture that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Like Furniture?

Prices for a piece of antique like furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $147 and can go as high as $84,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,597.
Questions About Antique Like Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    What Art Deco furniture looks like can vary from piece to piece, but there are some characteristics that help define the style. During the 1920s and ’30s, manufacturers often created furniture with bold geometric lines and forms as well as intricate floral motifs. Materials tended to be luxurious and included shagreen and marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Many pieces feature luxe details like gleaming metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hide and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Explore a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.