Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Picture Frame by J B Carrington, 1905
By John Bodman Carrington
Located in London, GB
Presenting an exquisite Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Photo Frame, crafted in London in
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Early 20th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
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Sterling Silver
H 3 in W 4.25 in D 0.25 in
Sicilian Tortoiseshell Frame
Located in New York, NY
Sicilian tortoiseshell frame. Antique octagonal frame in beautiful condition smoothly applied with
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
1915 Medium Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
One tortoiseshell Photograph Frames with silver rims and suede backings.
A Photograph Frame with
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Early 20th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
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Silver
1915 Medium Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame
Located in Hong Kong, HK
One tortoiseshell Photograph Frames with silver rims and suede backings.
A Photograph Frame with
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Early 20th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
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Silver
1913 Small Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame
By William Comyns & Sons 1
Located in Hong Kong, HK
One tortoiseshell Photograph Frames with silver rims and suede backings.
A Photograph Frame with
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Early 20th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
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Silver
Antique Tortoiseshell Sterling Silver Heart Photograph Frame Dated London 1897
By John Batson & Sons
Located in London, GB
Tortoiseshell and silver heart photograph frame date London, 1897
Maker Henry John Batson & Albert
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1890s English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
H 8 in W 10 in D 1.25 in
1928 Pair of George V Silver and Tortoiseshell Photograph Frames
Located in Hong Kong, HK
pair of tortoiseshell and silver mounted Photograph Frames of this quality and size.
The pictures are
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1920s British Georgian Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
Portrait of Infant Margarita Teresa Juan Bautista Martine Del Mazo Queen, Spain
Located in GB
Imperial Gallery
The frame looks to be faux tortoise shell, its early 19th century circa 1820, there are
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1820s Austrian Regency Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Wood
H 8.47 in W 7.09 in D 1.19 in
Pair of Italian 17th Century Small Scale Florentine Mirrors/Picture Frames
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Florentine mirrors/picture frames. Each beautiful frame displays a wonderfully executed and most decorative
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17th Century Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
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Tortoise Shell, Fruitwood
Attrib. William Gawin Herdman (1805-1882) - Watercolour, Landscape with Tower
Located in Corsham, GB
picture is well presented in a tortoise shell effect frame. Signed with initials to the lower right. On
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19th Century Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Watercolor
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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Antique Silver Artist’s Paint Box by Harry Atkin Sheffield 1892
By J Aitkin & Son
Located in London, GB
A stunning Antique Silver Artist’s paint box by Harry Atkin, Date Sheffield 1892.
A Rare Miniature travelling paint box in excellent condition. The silver on both the outside and ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
Elegant Gabriella Crespi Circular Photo Frame, Italy, 1970s
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Elegant Gabriella Crespi Circular Photo Frame, Italy, 1970s
Renowned for her elegant and sculptural designs, Gabriella Crespi has excelled yet again with this sophisticated piece....
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Nickel
Large Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver & Enamel Picture Frame Asprey & Co 1929
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
A Large Rare Art Deco Sterling silver & Enamel photograph frame Made in Birmingham 1929 Makers Asprey & Co,
Beautiful quality in a pure Art Deco form. The colour both the silver &...
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Early 20th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
H 10 in W 7.5 in D 0.5 in
Art Deco Revival Black Gold Flattened Metal Tube Queen Bed by Michele Archiutti
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Art Deco Revival black and gold accent filled flattened metal tube queen side bed signed by Michele Archiutti. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and no...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
H 40 in W 64.5 in D 2 in
Mid-20th Century Vintage Gladstone Bag English, Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A wine color crocodile Gladstone bag complete with its original key.
Known as either a Gladstone bag or a doctors bag, it has been made in natural crocodile skin and is a deep ruby ...
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1950s English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Crocodile
Antique English Blonde Tortoiseshell Hinged Card Holder
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Antique English blonde tortoiseshell card holder with locking hinge.
Please view all photographs for damage.
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19th Century Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Tortoise Shell
"Tea Caddy" English Tortoise Shell & Mother-of-Pearl Double Compartment 19th-c.
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
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Regency Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy from the 1st quarter of the 19th century. It has a sarcophagus form with hinged cover opening to disclose t...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
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Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
H 5.75 in W 7.63 in D 4.75 in
Art Deco Period Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful all-glass picture frame, Art Deco period, circa early-20th century. Picture frame is all glass with a reverse Art Deco design in black, silver, and cream hues, finished w...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Style Tortoise Lucite Trinket Box
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Here is a jewelry/trinket box in Art Deco style produced during the late 1960's. The material is lucite/plexiglass with black and brown tortise decor and a white inside. The box is i...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Lucite, Plexiglass
Charles II Walnut, Mulberry Marquetry Cabinet, Gilt Stand, 17th C H.F. du Pont
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles II walnut and mulberry marquetry cabinet on giltwood stand, c. 1650-1670. Giltwood cresting and stand appear to be from a few decades later.
The form of furniture now descr...
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Mid-17th Century British Charles II Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
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Walnut
H 88 in W 43 in D 21 in
Dunhill Lizard Skin 'Giant' Lighter, circa 1950
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in London, GB
An unusual silver plated Dunhill 'Giant' table or desk lighter with Lizard skin covering to the body; circa 1950. The 'Giant' lighter was first seen in the Dunhill catalogue in 1929 ...
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1950s British Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
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Silver Plate
20th Century Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Picture Frame Birmingham 1927
By Samuel Mclardy
Located in London, GB
20th century Sterling silver Guilloche enamel photo frame Birmingham 1927.
This stunning 20th century Art Deco photo frame is a beautiful shape and is in excellent condition. The ...
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Early 20th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Burnt Tortoise Rattan Bronze Palm King Size Poster Bed Frame
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, rattan bed frame you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the b...
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1970s Hollywood Regency Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
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Bronze
Antique French Cobalt & Delicate Gold Bronze "Lacework" Jewelry Box, Circa 1870.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Cobalt and Delicate Gold Bronze "Lacework" Jewelry Box, Circa 1860-1880.
Tortoise shell lined.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Bronze
H 4.25 in W 7.75 in D 5.5 in
Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble and Tortoise Shell Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maitland Smith tessellated stone box with a mother of pearl finial handle. The interior of the box is lined with a black felt and has a removable lid. The box rests on sterling silve...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Stone, Marble, Sterling Silver
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19th-century Tortoiseshell and Ebonized Wood Frame.
Located in New York, NY
19th century European frame, reverse profile, ebonized wood and inlaid tortoise shell.
Sight size
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19th Century Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Wood
A Rare Dutch 17th Century Cabinet
By Herman Doomer
Located in Hilversum, NL
doors with tortoise shell. Middle and lower drawer. The inside of each door inlaid with a geometrical
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17th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
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Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Oak, Rosewood
Antique Italian's faux Tortoise Shell Frame, circa 1850
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Octagonal faux Tortoise shell frame made in Italy in 1850, in perfect conditions overall.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Tortoise Shell
19TH Century English Sterling and Tortoise Picture Frame
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fashioned by a London silversmith . Exquisite and exceptional quality with highly detailed accents. The " lyre " form easel back is sterling as well.
Generously scaled and visually s...
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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
19TH Century English Sterling Silver and Tortoise Picture Frame
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Superior quality , workmanship and design. The frame is appointed with
trefoil - like corners that
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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
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Sterling Silver
19th C. Red Tortoise Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful mirror with tortoise shell veneer and contrasting ebonized outer detail.
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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Wood, Tortoise Shell
Pair of Antique Tortoiseshell Picture Frames with Arch Top Date circa 1910-1915
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique tortoiseshell picture frames with arch top date circa 1910-1915
These frames are
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1910s English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Tortoise Shell
H 7.75 in W 5.75 in L 7.75 in
Italian tortoiseshell and ivory frame with mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Italian 19th Century tortoiseshell and engraved ivory frame, now with a mirror, circa 1880.
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19th Century Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual 18th century Hispano Flemish frame. The tortoiseshell and mother of pearl inlay showing the
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18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Silver and Tortoiseshell Photo Frame, circa London 1923
Located in London, GB
A beautiful silver & tortoiseshell arch-top photo frame with a great patina showing areas of light
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1920s Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
English Silver & Tortoiseshell Arch-Top Frame Birmingham 1918
Located in London, GB
Beautiful English silver & tortoiseshell frame with attractive arch top.
The shell has been
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Early 20th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
Antique Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Photo Frame, London, 1904
Located in London, GB
Antique tortoiseshell and sterling silver photo frame by Arthur William Clare of London, 1904
This
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Early 1900s English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Beautiful Pair of Arch Top Elongated Tortoiseshell Photograph Frames, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
A pair of arch top elongated tortoiseshell photograph frames.
There is a good patina on the
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1910s English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Tortoise Shell
H 10.5 in W 6.5 in D 0.5 in
Early 20th Century Tortoiseshell & Silver Photograph Frame Sheffield 1913-1914
By Walker & Hall
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century Tortoiseshell & sterling silver photograph frame date Sheffield 1913-1914 by
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1910s English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 7.5 in W 5.25 in D 0.5 in
Large Antique Tortoiseshell Photo Frame with Silver Overlay Corners London 1897
Located in London, GB
A Large Antique Tortoiseshell Photo Frame with Silver Overlay Corners dated London 1897.
This
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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
Large Arch-Top Silver and Tortoiseshell Frame by Mappin Bros., London 1908
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
An elegant & large, arched top silver & tortoiseshell frame by Mappin Bros., dated London 1908
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Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Antique Tortoiseshell and Silver Photograph Frames Birmingham 1902
Located in London, GB
A pair of antique tortoiseshell and sterling silver photograph frames.
Makers Horton and Allday
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Early 1900s English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 6.25 in W 4.5 in D 0.5 in
20th Century Tortoiseshell Photo Frame by Henry Matthews Date Birmingham 1922
By Henry Matthews
Located in London, GB
A 20th century tortoiseshell photo frame Maker Henry Matthews date Birmingham, 1922.
This
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1920s English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Tortoise Shell Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
shell frame. The overall design is very pleasing with a proportion suitable for most photographs. The
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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
Antique English Tortoise Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
the back. It was made in Birmingham, England in 1900 from rosewood, tortoise shell and sterling
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Early 20th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large English Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame
Located in New York, NY
Large rectangular tortoiseshell photograph frame with new beveled glass and replaced back and stand.
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Red Tortoiseshell Boulle Stationery Box & Photo Frame by Hallstaff & Hannaford
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tortoiseshell boulle desk set by Halstaff & Hannaford comprising a letter box and picture frame
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
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Brass
H 6 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
Asprey Boulle Tortoiseshell Brass Clock and Desk Set, 19th Century
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
candle sticks and two standing picture frames.
The candlesticks are labelled: Asprey & Co London
One of
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
19th Century Tortoiseshell Picture Frame with Silver Mounts
Located in Nashville, TN
19th Century Ornate silver mounts on tortoiseshell picture frame. Fits photo size 3.5 x 5.5.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
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Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique tortoise shell picture frames available for sale. The range of distinct antique tortoise shell picture frames — often made from bone, tortoise shell and metal — can elevate any home. Antique tortoise shell picture frames have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique tortoise shell picture frames to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian and Regency antique tortoise shell picture frames are of considerable interest. Antique tortoise shell picture frames have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd., John Batson & Sons and John Bodman Carrington are consistently popular.
How Much are Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,000, while they’re typically $371 on the low end and $21,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right picture-frames for You
Picture frames have the distinct role of presenting artwork in your home. A good frame can elevate the appearance of a fine oil painting or provocative fine-art photograph. From ornate handcrafted designs to streamlined wooden styles, some antique, new and vintage picture frames have become stand-alone pieces of art on their own.
Frames were originally a part of paintings themselves before they were separate structures carved from walnut and other woods for use with items like portrait paintings and mirrors. The design of frames evolved in Renaissance-era Italy, where an artist might create his own gilded or painted frame. Today, there are all kinds of picture frames made from a variety of materials, including silver, bronze and acrylic.
Displaying art in the home is an art in and of itself, and trends and new art movements have dictated how picture frames have been integrated into home interiors over the years. When Abstract Expressionist art emerged during the 1930s, for example, collectors utilized minimalist frames to hang abstract works or dispensed with frames entirely. Today, mixing mediums and frame designs make for endless combinations, but knowing how to arrange wall art can help even if you’re feeling adventurous.
Whether it’s a dark wood frame for your landscape paintings, a sleek chrome mid-century modern frame to show off your black-and-white photography or a bold Art Deco frame that might completely outshine its subject, find an extensive collection of antique, new and vintage picture frames on 1stDibs.
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