Bees Knees
Bees Knees Cut Velvet Pillow 22"
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Bees Knees Cut Velvet by Mary McDonald. An alluring combination of dense pile
Category
2010s American Pillows and Throws
Bees Knees Cut Velvet Pillow 20"
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Bees Knees Cut Velvet by Mary McDonald. An alluring combination of dense pile
Category
2010s American Pillows and Throws
Bees Knees Cut Velvet Pillow 18"
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Bees Knees Cut Velvet by Mary McDonald. An alluring combination of dense pile
Category
2010s American Pillows and Throws
Schumacher Bees Knees I/O 20" Pillow in Emerald
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Bees Knees Indoor/Outdoor by Mary McDonald for Schumacher with a self welt
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
1980s Bees Knees Emerald Green Strapless Dress
Located in London, GB
Stylish 1980s emerald green strapless dress by Bees Knees. The dress is exceptionally well made
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1980s British Mini Dress
Antique French Directoire Glazed Cabinet with Crossed Water-Gilded Arrows
Located in Chicago, IL
Directoire style, this gorgeous showpiece is the bee's knees; it even retains a very old but, presentable
Category
Antique 1860s French Directoire Cabinets
Materials
Gold
Vladimir Kagan Postmodern Lucite Sofa in Mohair, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Coronado, CA
This uncommon 3-seat sofa is, quite simply, the bee's knees. Constructed of a solid wood frame with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Lucite
Valdimir Kagan for Grosfeld House Set of Nesting Tables, Very Rare 1950s, Signed
By Grosfeld House, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bees knees.
This table set was acquired along with several other Grosfeld House pieces also designed
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Brass
Caned Sculptural Cabinet by Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House, 1950s, Signed
By Grosfeld House, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
put: the 1950s was the bees knees.
This small cabinet was acquired along with several other Grosfeld
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Cane
H 22 in W 32 in D 16.5 in
Rare 'Unicorn' Leather and Aluminum Curved Sofa by Vladimir Kagan, c. 1963
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
art/ design collector's perspective - this sofa is simply the bees knees.
Vladimir Kagan began
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Hush High Wingback Sofa Naughtone for Herman Miller Yellow & Black
By NAUGHTONE, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
fabric that we think is the bees-knees!!! It’s striking! We have three (selling separately) NaughtOne for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 52 in W 59 in D 32 in
18th Century Thailand Siam Rattanakosin Bronze Lacquered and Gilded Buddha
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
, his right hand palm open on his right knee as a sign of acceptance of the water offered by the King of
Category
Antique 18th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
H 4.34 in W 1.89 in D 3.15 in
'Relaxing Woman' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
with a round face and wearing a billowing, layered dress. She holds her hands on her knees as she sits
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Recent Sales
18th Century Style Walnut Chest
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
legs with carved shells on the knees.
The chest has two shortdrawers over three graduated long
Category
Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Bronze Woman Scooping Water Sculpture
Located in Santa Fe, NM
depicting crouching woman with one hand resting on her knee and the other scooping water into a vessel. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Distinctive Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Mirror w/Ebony Accents
Located in Chicago, IL
. This fine mirror is the bees knees, it is striking without being pretentious. Perfect utilized in any
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors
Stellar Petite Vintage French Bronze Coffee Table att to Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Chicago, IL
top. Being the bees knees is a tough job and this table does so flawlessly. Perfect in most any room
Category
Vintage 1940s French Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Exquisite Vintage French Bronze Coffee Table by Bagues
Located in Chicago, IL
with an equally impressive gilt edged faux marble top. Being the bees knees is a tough job and this
Category
Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Karl Springer style waterfall console with matching stools
By Karl Springer
Located in Charleston, SC
- just put a request in ask the seller. These pieces are the bees knees and would blend with any decor
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Console Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Ebonized Antique French Louis XVI 4 Over 4 Buffet with Shaped Marble & Brasses
Located in Chicago, IL
mahogany case over a solid handcrafted solid oak carcass. An eye catcher, this buffet is the bee's knees
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Buffets
H 43.5 in W 88.25 in D 20.5 in
Vintage French Baguès Faux Bamboo & Chinoisserie Table w/Finials & Paw Feet
By Maison Baguès
Located in Chicago, IL
square and rectangular in shape, this dynamite example is round and the absolute bee's knees.
The
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Side Tables
Early 1950's Original Schwinn Panther Bicycle w/Delta Rocket Ray Headlight
Located in Chicago, IL
, your playmates of course bowed to you and if you didn't you were just one of the guys.The bees knees in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Toys and Dolls
Materials
Steel
Modular Antique French Shop Fittings w/Marble & Old Layered Paint
Located in Chicago, IL
. These store fittings are the bees knees, loads of cupboard space, plenty of open shelving and two glazed
Category
20th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Amazing Set of 8 (6+2) French Os de Mouton Fully Restored Dining Room Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
have grown to know so well. These chairs are the bee's knees, not only are they stylish but, they are
Category
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
H 43.25 in W 18 in D 22.5 in
Antique Venetian Vitrine or Cabinet with Original Paint & 24k Gilding
Located in Chicago, IL
layered paint and 24 carat water gilded trim. This extremely Fine showstopper, is the bees knees. Finished
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Vitrines
Pair of Gilt Napoleon III Fauteuils
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
a laurel wreath. The hand rests and knees are covered with acanthus leaves. They have been
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Ancient Greek Gold Coin of Alexander the Great, 305 BC
Located in London, GB
mark monogram and bee, by Athena's knee and below throne.
In antiquity these coins were intended
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antiquities
Materials
Gold
Deakin & Francis Black Walking Stick with Matte Black Skull Head
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Firenze, IT
Skull Head Walking Sticks ensure that you look the bees knees wherever you go! At approximately 36
Category
2010s British Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hermes Dog Bowl Small Model Limited Edition New w/Box
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
pup will feel like the bees knees eating from this fabulous set.
A great gifting idea!
Comes with the
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2010s French Other
Hermes Dog Bowl Small Model Limited Edition New w/Box
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
pup will feel like the bees knees eating from this fabulous set.
A great gifting idea!
Comes with the
Category
2010s French Other
Pair of Art Deco French Leather Club Chairs Properly Restored to a High Standard
Located in Chicago, IL
that will last for decades to come. Some might describe this pair of club chairs as “the bee’s knees
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.5 in W 32.5 in D 37 in
Arne Jacobsen Leather Egg Chair & Footstool for Fritz Hansen, Double Signed 1965
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
You can say that this particular example is the "Bees Knees" of Arne Jacobsen Egg chairs, an early
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 42 in W 35 in D 32 in
Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani Pace, 1970s, Signed
By i4 Mariani, Pace Collection, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Faleschini for i4Mariani is seriously the bees knees. We have four additional chairs with matching frames in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 20.5 in W 32.5 in D 26 in
Christian Dior by Yves Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 1959 Haute-Couture Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
drape over one shoulder scarf (snap button on the back, shown on photo 11) with fringe details.
- Knee
Category
20th Century French Cocktail Dresses
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Beechwood Antique Armchair
Located in Shippensburg, PA
similar motifs in the apron and over the knees. The relentless cyma curvature of the arm support through
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Upholstery
French Louis XV Carved Antique Armchair, circa 18th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
similar motifs in the apron and over the knees. The relentless cyma curvature of the arm support through
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Three Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Hinsdale, IL
Large dining table consisting of three tilt top sections; each pedestal features a bee hive turning
Category
20th Century English Dining Room Tables
Pair of George III Chippendale Style Stools
Located in Edinburgh, GB
bow ends, and finished in a recently upholstered bees fabric. The legs both have quarter blocks with C
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Stools
Materials
Mahogany
English Round Mahogany Center Table
Located in Wells, ME
“bees wing” figured mahogany veneered top is stunning and shifts colors as you walk around it.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Center Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage California Modernism Style Van Keppel and Green Indoor Outdoor Table
Located in New York, NY
Modernist furniture. This wood slat and iron table is the bees knees! The table can be used both indoor and
Category
Mid-20th Century American End Tables
Materials
Iron
H 18 in W 20 in D 17.75 in
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Bees Knees For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of bees knees for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct bees knees — often made from cotton, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. We have 3 antique and vintage bees knees in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Bees knees have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Bees knees bearing modern or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Bees knees have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Schumacher and Vladimir Kagan are consistently popular.
How Much are Bees Knees?
Prices for bees knees can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, bees knees begin at $248 and can go as high as $52,100, while the average can fetch as much as $325.
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