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Nautical Folk Art Hand Carved Wooden Whimsy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American whimsy with traditional 'ball in cage' decoration, all carved and whittled from one
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1910s American Folk Art Antique Whimsy

Materials

Wood

Antique Nautical Folk Art Hand Carved Wooden Whimsy
Nautical Folk Art Hand Carved Wooden Whimsy
H 1.25 in W 11.25 in D 1.25 in
WWI Trench Art Miniature Hand-Carved Ball in Cage Whimsy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Circa 1910 trench art whimsy figure composed of a ball in cage, all whittled form one piece of wood
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1910s American Folk Art Antique Whimsy

Materials

Wood

Antique Austrian Cast & Cold Painted Bronze Miniatures Cat Figurine Whimsy Lot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Lot of three ornately cast and cold-painted antique Austrian bronze miniatures of whimsical cats. These highly detailed sculptures date from approximately 1900-1920. Approximate dim...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Antique Whimsy

Materials

Bronze

Terracotta Wall Plate with Whimsy Children in Farmer Costumes by Johann Maresch
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Terracotta Wall Plate with Whimsy Children in Farmer Costumes by Johann Maresch A large terracotta
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Late 19th Century German Country Antique Whimsy

Materials

Clay

Baroque Whimsy: The Putti Engravings of F.L.D. Ciartres, circa 1620
Located in Langweer, NL
These images are rare but fine examples of original 17th-century European engravings, displaying characteristics that might point to an Italian origin based on stylistic analysis. Th...
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1620s Antique Whimsy

Materials

Paper

Antique Austrian Cast and Cold Painted Bronze Miniatures Cat Figurine Whimsy Lot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Lot of three ornately cast and cold-painted antique Austrian bronze miniatures of whimsical cats. These highly detailed sculptures date from circa 1900-1920. Approximate dimension...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Antique Whimsy

Materials

Bronze

Antique Austrian Cast and Cold Painted Bronze Miniatures Cat Figurine Whimsy Lot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Lot of three ornately cast and cold-painted antique Austrian bronze miniatures of whimsical cats. These highly detailed sculptures date from circa 1900-1920. Approximate dimension...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Antique Whimsy

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Bronze

Antique Austrian Cast and Cold Painted Bronze Miniatures Cat Figurine Whimsy Lot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Lot of three ornately cast and cold-painted antique Austrian bronze miniatures of whimsical cats; two sculptures depicting dancing and the other portrays a mother with her kittens sh...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Antique Whimsy

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Scrolled Silver Leaf Baroque Style Mirrors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mirrors. They would make great decorative accents, adding a touch of history and whimsy to any space.
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Whimsy

Materials

Silver Leaf

Vintage Boho Hand Painted Ceramic Chocolate Pot
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of whimsy to your tea time with our Vintage Boho Hand Painted Ceramic Chocolate Pot
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Early 20th Century British Antique Whimsy

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Vintage Botanic Indian Amritsar Carpet
Located in New York, NY
whimsy with its dusty rose and ivory trellis of enlarged palmettes and flowering vinery within a dusty
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Whimsy

Materials

Wool

Vintage Boho Cast Aluminum Twisted Horn Drinks Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
little whimsy to any space. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
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Early 17th Century Bohemian Antique Whimsy

Materials

Aluminum

Bavent Ceramic Hare or Rabbit Model, French 1890s
By Bavent
Located in South Salem, NY
the intricately crafted face and finely detailed whiskers add a touch of whimsy. A charming relic from
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Late 19th Century French Antique Whimsy

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century French Wooden Decoration On Metal Stand
Located in High Point, NC
embodies the spirit of playful whimsy. Carved from wood, this sculpture portrays a creature in mid-leap
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19th Century French Antique Whimsy

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century French Wooden Horse
Located in High Point, NC
and patina, it exudes a sense of nostalgia and whimsy. The horse's playful stance and hand-carved
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Early 20th Century French Antique Whimsy

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century French Wooden Horse
Early 20th Century French Wooden Horse
H 20.3 in W 27.3 in D 5.5 in
1900s French Wooden Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
adorns the top, adding a touch of whimsy and elegance. Ideal for adding a dash of historical beauty to
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Early 20th Century French Antique Whimsy

Materials

Wood

1900s French Wooden Mirror
1900s French Wooden Mirror
H 30.8 in W 23.4 in D 1.2 in
1900s French Wooden & Metal Horse Tricycle
Located in High Point, NC
past, bringing a touch of elegance and whimsy to any space.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Whimsy

Materials

Metal

1900s French Wooden & Metal Horse Tricycle
1900s French Wooden & Metal Horse Tricycle
H 31.2 in W 42.9 in D 21.8 in
Cast Iron Door Stop in the Shape of a Scottie, English 20th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
decorative accent, this door stop exudes both elegance and whimsy.
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Early 20th Century British Antique Whimsy

Materials

Iron

Antique Northwest Persian Oriental Rug, Runner Size, w/ Repeating Paisley Motifs
Located in New York, NY
and definitude to the whimsy of the central space. In very good condition for its age, weaving style
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1920s Persian Antique Whimsy

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Very Rare Art Nouveau Bronze Spoon Warmer Modeled After A Toad
Located in Austin, TX
Enjoy a serving of sheer whimsy with this unique Art Nouveau bronze spoon warmer designed as a toad
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Whimsy

Materials

Bronze

Peacock Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Located in Mortsel, BE
combines artistic craftsmanship with a touch of whimsy. A captivating addition for collectors or those
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Early 20th Century Antique Whimsy

Materials

Metal

Peacock Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Peacock Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
H 36.23 in W 25.99 in D 16.15 in
19th Century Painting Of a Pickpocket and a Gentleman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
estate and it simply charmed us. While our focus is generally on 20th century design, this whimsy will be
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19th Century Unknown Antique Whimsy

Materials

Paint

18th Century Antique Amber Wine Roemer Glass
Located in Chonburi, TH
a clearer pour. The stem is further adorned with applied raspberry prunts, adding a touch of whimsy
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18th Century Dutch Antique Whimsy

Materials

Blown Glass

19th Century Painting From Mexico in Gilt Frame
Located in Houston, TX
whimsy and charm, capturing the playful nature of these mythological figures. The artist's skillful
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19th Century Mexican Antique Whimsy

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

18th Century Delft Glazed Pancake Dish Polychrome Earthenware The Netherlands
Located in Antwerpen, BE
vibrancy and whimsy to any table setting. Perfect for serving up your favorite pancakes or as a decorative
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18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Whimsy

Materials

Earthenware

Children's Theme Antique French Country Tapestry - Framed
Located in Middletown, MD
Add a touch of whimsy to your décor with a beautiful woven tapestry depicting a charming scene of
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Whimsy

Materials

Tapestry

Pig Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Located in Mortsel, BE
Add a touch of whimsy to your space with this charming antique carousel figure featuring a carved
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Early 20th Century Antique Whimsy

Materials

Wood

Pig Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Pig Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
H 25.2 in W 39.38 in D 13 in
Pig Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Located in Mortsel, BE
Add a touch of whimsy to your space with this charming antique carousel figure featuring a carved
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Early 20th Century Antique Whimsy

Materials

Wood

Pig Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Pig Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
H 28.75 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
Early 19th Century English Candle Box
Located in High Point, NC
, surrounded by inlaid hears for added whimsy. The lid of the box is banded in boxwood and follows down to
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Whimsy

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Boxwood, Oak

Early 19th Century English Candle Box
Early 19th Century English Candle Box
H 19.88 in W 7.25 in D 5.63 in
French Mid-19th Century Arte Populaire Cupboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
France. Soundly constructed from palm wood. A very interesting accent piece to add whimsy to its
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Whimsy

Materials

Palmwood

19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted / Marble Louis XVI Style Five Arm Candelabra
Located in Tarry Town, NY
serpent forms serving as side handles, delicately issuing a bouquet that adds a touch of whimsy and
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1840s French Louis XVI Antique Whimsy

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Wooden Obelisk
Located in San Francisco, CA
of French gardens, where elegance danced with whimsy and nature was an art form. This obelisk sits
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique Whimsy

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Obelisk
Vintage Wooden Obelisk
H 12.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Antique Oushak Rug in Red with Floral Medallions
Located in Long Island City, NY
is complementary to the rustic, old-world charm and transitional whimsy of Oushak rugs that
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1920s Turkish Oushak Antique Whimsy

Materials

Wool

Bronze Sculptural Thermometer, Long Bodied Lady, Artist Signed and Dated 1911
Located in Petaluma, CA
the wonderful whimsy displayed. The fact that it's a thermometer just adds to the joy of it. Showing
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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Whimsy

Materials

Bronze

Oversized Antique Savonnerie Rug in Brown with Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
sense of scale for its size, a rug witnessing a delicious marriage of richness and whimsy together
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1920s Spanish Antique Whimsy

Materials

Wool

19th Century French Set of Four Red Leather Dining Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
at the front adds a touch of whimsy, while the gracefully curved rear legs enhance the overall charm
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Whimsy

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Leather, Fruitwood

19th Century French Set of Four Red Leather Dining Chairs
19th Century French Set of Four Red Leather Dining Chairs
No Reserve
H 37.21 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
Qing Dynasty Tricolor Raised Relief Roof Fragment from Temple with Boy in Leaves
Located in Yonkers, NY
whimsy and delight. The raised relief depicts a boy, animated and joyful, running through a landscape of
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Whimsy

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Sculptural One of a Kind Hand Crafted Fir. Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Organically shaped with a touch of whimsy this one of a kind pair of Fir chairs was handcrafted in
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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Whimsy

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century French Bronze Sculpture with Marble Base of a Sitting Boy
Located in North Miami, FL
and whimsy of the Belle Époque style. Set atop a rectangular black marble base, the boy conveys
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Whimsy

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper

A cast bronze sprung hinged letter / document clip in the form of a crane’s head
Located in Chonburi, TH
of whimsy and sophistication to any setting. The sprung hinge allows for easy opening and closing
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Whimsy

Materials

Bronze

19th Century American Burl Wood Horse Hoof Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
extraordinary artistry through skill, imagination, and a touch of whimsy. This vessel is not just an artifact
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Whimsy

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Iron

1920s Naive Still Life Oil Painting with Fruits and Books in a Black Frame
Located in Berlin, DE
of the era, inviting viewers to embrace the joy and whimsy of the Roaring Twenties in all its
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Whimsy

Materials

Pine

19th Century Original Paint Rocking Horse
Located in Houston, TX
, whispering tales of bygone eras and childhood whimsy. Despite its age, the charming equine figure retains
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Whimsy

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century French Metal & Wooden Work Table
Located in High Point, NC
age and origin. A single, distressed turquoise drawer adds a pop of color and a touch of whimsy
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Early 20th Century French Antique Whimsy

Materials

Metal

Pair Wedgwood Egyptian Revival Black Basalt Sphinxes Made 18th Century, England
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
a touch of whimsy and charm. Made in the eighteenth century, circa 1785, these sphinxes showcase
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Late 18th Century English Egyptian Revival Antique Whimsy

Materials

Stoneware

Anglo-Indian Regency Carved Marble Sculpture of Seated Long Hair Terrier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
placed and enjoyed, this delightful sculpture adds a touch of whimsy and elegance to any space. A
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19th Century Indian Regency Antique Whimsy

Materials

Marble

Antique Louis XVI Side Table with Walnut Veneer and Marquetry Detailing
Located in Belmont, MA
delightful flower marquetry graces the top, adding a touch of whimsy and sophistication. With two drawers
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique Whimsy

Materials

Elm, Maple, Walnut

American Folk Art Door Stop in the Form of a Sitting Cat, Early 20th Century
Located in Downingtown, PA
and white cat seated, the piece exudes a sense of whimsy and practicality. The cat is cast in black
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Whimsy

Materials

Iron

English 17th Century Charles II Oak low Dresser
Located in Troy, NY
touch of whimsy.
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1670s English Charles II Antique Whimsy

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Fruitwood Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
a scalloped apron and front legs with hoof feet, adding a touch of sophistication and whimsy. This
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Whimsy

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

19th-C. French Faux Bamboo Pine & Marble Chest / Commode
Located in Santa Monica, CA
drawers and corner columns, adding a touch of whimsy and elegance. Each drawer front is elegantly banded
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Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Whimsy

Materials

Carrara Marble

Late Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Elongated Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
whimsy. Currently a ring size 5. Weight: 4.8 grams Measurements: 1" x 5/16" Sapphires: .45, .33
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1920s Edwardian Antique Whimsy

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1894 original poster by Jules Chéret titled "Au quartier Latin Mi-Carême"
By Jules Chéret
Located in PARIS, FR
about the event while infusing the poster with a sense of playfulness and whimsy. The message, "Ce
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Whimsy

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Large Dancing Nymph with Shell Harp" by Marcel Debut 110 cm high
Located in Madrid, ES
harp, evoking a sense of enchantment and whimsy. The nymph's fluid movements and serene expression are
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Late 19th Century Antique Whimsy

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Flemish Renaissance Hall Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
abundance of whimsy, classicism, mythical creatures and symbolism all rendered in bold full relief from the
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1870s Belgian Renaissance Revival Antique Whimsy

Materials

Oak

Edwardian Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Snake Wrap Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of whimsy to this classic diamond ring design. The subtle hints of age and the antique cut of the
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Whimsy

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Daisy Makeig-Jones Wedgwood Powder Blue Fish Bowl
By Daisy Makeig-Jones, Wedgwood, Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
accent this Wedgwood powder blue bow to create an object of whimsy and delight. Dimensions: 9 3/4 in. Dm
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1910s English Art Nouveau Antique Whimsy

Materials

Porcelain

German Art Deco Floor Lamp in the Shape of a Dragon, carved with lampshade, 1920
Located in Berlin, DE
mystique of this bygone era with a touch of whimsy and sophistication. A unique piece which is a great eye
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Whimsy

Materials

Walnut

Count Bruhl's Tailor, 19th C. Bisque Porcelain Goat And Rider By Vion Et Baury
Located in Free Union, VA
inspired by the whimsy, beauty and absurdity frequently found in earlier 18th and 19th century Meissen
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Whimsy

Materials

Porcelain

English Victorian 19th Century Leather Travel Trunk with Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
both display and utility. The interior, lined with striped fabric, adds an unexpected touch of whimsy
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19th Century English Antique Whimsy

Materials

Brass

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Antique Whimsy For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique whimsy you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique whimsy for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and metal. Find 80 options for an antique or vintage antique whimsy now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an antique whimsy — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An antique whimsy, designed in the mid-century modern, Rococo or folk art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Rug & Kilim, GamFratesi and Gubi each produced at least one beautiful antique whimsy that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Whimsy?

Prices for an antique whimsy can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $55 and can go as high as $175,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,450.