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Bird In The Hand Compact

Art Deco French Marble Clock And Bronzed Metal Bird
Located in Prato, Tuscany
bird placed on the left side of the dial was made with a sophisticated casting of a metal alloy, then
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Metal

19th Century Caucasian Dragon Sumak Rug Hand-Knotted in Wool Red Green Yellow
Located in Firenze, IT
compact consistency and colorful plots running free on the back of the carpet). The design of this model
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Antique Mid-19th Century Caucasian Sumak Caucasian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-Century Mixed Metal Small Parrot Sculpture in the Style of Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural Parrot bird on metal perch, made of mixed metals (copper, brass). This 1970s piece
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Colorful and Transitional Hand Knotted Serapi Wool Carpet, 8' x 10'
Located in New York, NY
With a deep indigo background and an all-over geometric floral design, this hand-knotted Serapi
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2010s Indian Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Carl Zeiss Binoculars 3.5 X 15, in Leather Case
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Compact 3.5 x 15 Carl Zeiss Jena Binoculars. A good pair of small compact usable Carl Zeiss Jena
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Mid-20th Century German Scientific Instruments

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Leather

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Engraved Vase
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
, contemplates her hand where a small bird has alighted. The woman's long hair continues with floral and leaf
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1990s Italian Chinese Chippendale Vases

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Silver

Antique Tribal Persian Malayer Scatter Rug, Navy Allover Field, Rust Borders
Located in New York, NY
The navy field of this particularly compactly woven west Persian village scatter has a variant of
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Vintage 1930s Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

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Wool

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Pair of Engraved Vases
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
with a smooth and glossy finish. The vases were embellished with a hand engraving depicting an
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1990s European Chinese Chippendale Vases

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Silver

Mid 19th Century Indian Agra Carpet ( 15'8" x 17' - 477 x 518 )
Located in New York, NY
elegance. The wine red field is closely covered by a compact sinuous cloud band, palmette, rosette, bird
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Antique 1850s Indian Agra Indian Rugs

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Wool

Chinese Carpet, Beijing XXth China
Located in RÉDING, FR
Beijing/Pekin rug, Antique Finish circa 1950/70. Peking rugs are much more compact than Ningxia
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Siena Marble Bronze Bacchanalia Cherub Group Atrib Claude Michel Clodion
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Dublin, Ireland
naturalistic tree trunk disturbing a bird's nest with the bird on one hand and the disturbed nest on the other
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

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Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Abstract Silhouette Hat Portraits - Female Illustrator of Golden Age
By Jessie Gillespie
Located in Miami, FL
much as they are representations. Moreover, each one is a compact little gem stuffed with observational
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1910s Victorian Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

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De Sede DS-11 Modular Sofa In Brown Patchwork Leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing De Sede DS 11 modular sofa in brown patchwork leather, 1970s. This set consists of seven elements, of which three corners. De Sede is famous for its high quality, for which t...
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Vintage 1960s Sectional Sofas

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Leather

De Sede Sectional Sofa ‘DS-76’ in Black Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, modular sofa, model ‘DS-76’, leather, Switzerland, 1970s This high-quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1970s contains one corner element, one regular element ...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Leather

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Pink Corner Modular Sofa, Set of 3
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in London, GB
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a design Classic. This three-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be conf...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Fabric

Saporiti Confidential Corner Sofa in Original Velvet Fabric by Alberto Rosselli
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Toronto, CA
The “Confidential Sofa”, designed by Italian architect and designer Alberto Rosselli in 1972 for Saporiti Italia, is one of the first modular systems to be introduced for the home. R...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

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Fabric, Plastic, Wood

Mid Century German Made Weather Station Relative Hygrometer, Circa 1960
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid Century German Made acrylic and brass Weather Station Relative Hygrometer this sphere with Barometer Hygrometer & Thermometer. West Germany, circa 1960
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Vintage 1950s American Mantel Clocks

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Brass

"Amphibious" Settee Sofa, Steve Chase, 1980's
By Steve Chase
Located in Culver City, CA
Designed by Steve Chase in the 1980's this modern sofa was called the "Amphibious" sofa. With its super curvy, marshmallow shape and sumptuous cotton chenille fabric, this sofa is de...
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Vintage 1980s Modern Sofas

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Chenille

Alexander Kéléty Art Deco Mantel Clock
By Alexandre Kéléty
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco mantel clock in Egyptian style. France, ca. 1925. Bronze cold-painted, onyx, marble base. Signed top right on the base: KELETY. Measurements: Height 20.47 in ( 52 cm ), Widt...
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20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

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Marble, Onyx, Bronze

Alexander Kéléty Art Deco Mantel Clock
Alexander Kéléty Art Deco Mantel Clock
H 20.47 in W 16.54 in D 5.91 in
Vintage Rotating Desk Clock with Weather Instruments
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Solid brass Art Deco era desk clock with 8 days movement, with a thermometer, barometer, hygrometer, and compass (in both Celsius and Fahrenheit) by the Angelus Meteo Watch Company ...
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20th Century North American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Copper

Art Deco Mantle Clock by Smiths, 8 Day Jewel Escapement, England, C1938
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this super stylish Art Deco Wood and Glass Mantle Clock With Working Original Movement, dating to 1938. Round wood case on polished wood base. The domed gla...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Glass, Walnut

Antique Persian Mahal Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73382 Antique Persian Mahal Rug with Traditional Style 08'11 x 11'08. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Mahal rug features a navy blue diamond medallion with complementary spand...
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Early 20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Campbell–Stokes sunshine recorder by Casella & Co of London
By Casella
Located in London, GB
A mid twentieth century Campbell–Stokes sunshine recorder, by Casella & Co, London. Pattern: Mk III C 45- 65 (latitudes 45° – 65°, North or South). 4 inch glass sphere. Serial numb...
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Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Brass, Bronze

Georges Lavroff Art Deco Clock Bronze and Marble, 1920
By Georges Lavroff
Located in Barjols, FR
Georges Lavroff (1895-1991) Impressive Art Deco clock. Multi patinated Bronze lady playing with a cat. Highly structured marble and onyx clock. Excellent condition. Untested (y...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

De Sede ‘DS-88’ Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, 'DS-88' sectional sofa, black leather, Switzerland, 1970s. This grand sectional sofa is designed by De Sede in the 1970s, and contains two corner elements and five regular...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Leather

Giuseppe Munari modular sofa for Poltronova, Italy 1970s
By Poltronova
Located in London, GB
Module: H65 W90 D90cm Corner module: H65 W140 D95cm This modular sofa by Guiseppe Munari resembles that of a cloud, both in form and comfort. Designed for Poltronova, it consists of...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

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Mohair, Foam

Vintage Patchwork Cognac Leather Six-Part Modular Sofa by Laauser, 1970s Germany
Located in Zagreb, HR
A stunning six-part Mid-Century Modern patchwork cognac brown leather sectional sofa, produced in the late 1970s by Laauser, currently one of the most popular manufacturers on the vi...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Leather, Wood

Christofle, Paris, Ribbed Solid / Sterling Silver Card Case
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A smart twentieth century card case made from sterling / 925 silver, fully marked and signed by this luxury French silversmith. Beautiful condition measuring 3 5/8" x 2 3/8" x 1/4...
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Christofle, Paris, Ribbed Solid / Sterling Silver Card Case
Christofle, Paris, Ribbed Solid / Sterling Silver Card Case
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H 3.63 in W 2.38 in D 0.25 in

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Quetzal Orange Stool by Mool, fabric Stool
By Mool Studio
Located in Mexico City, MX
Stools that suggests the stunning, colorful plumage of the quetzal, the long-tailed bird celebrated
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Footstools

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Fabric

Quetzal Grey Stool by Mool, Fabric Stool
By Mool Studio
Located in Mexico City, MX
Stools that suggests the stunning, colorful plumage of the quetzal, the long-tailed bird celebrated
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Footstools

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Fabric

1940's Chinese Export Lacquer Hand Painted Soapstone Compact Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Compact, decorative Chinese export cabinet circa 1940's. Fine gilt work on black lacquer with
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Lacquer

19th Century French Henri II Walnut Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Henri II walnut secretary is an elegant way to provide a compact work station
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Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Secretaires

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Walnut

Bamboo Planter Table
Located in New York, NY
Really special five-shelf, three-tier bamboo planter table. Delicately hand-painted traditional
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Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Bamboo Planter Table
Bamboo Planter Table
H 39 in W 25.25 in D 17.5 in
Naturalist "Herbier" ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brilliantly colored asymmetrical vases, drunken decanters and hand-glazed tile coffee tables have become
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Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

"Bird in Hand" Compact by Salvador Dali
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary compact was designed by Salvador Dali around 1950. It has a streamlined bird
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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Salvador Dali Sterling "Bird in Hand" Surreal Powder Compact in Original Box
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Chicago, IL
-Times" of March 25, 1951 that describes a silver-plated bronze version of the "Bird in Hand" compact
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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Life Style Collection of Objects from the Estate of Paul & Bunny Mellon
Located in Hudson, NY
deep & 2 tall) are from Mrs. Mellon's personal travel gear, the hand-sculpted Terracotta bust is family
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Antique Late 19th Century Historical Memorabilia

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Carrara Marble, Soapstone, Bronze, Copper

Dutch 1950's Teak Wood Cabinet Featuring Artisan Made Pottery Studio RAM Arnhem
By Topform, WéBé
Located in Bergen op Zoom, NL
signed with the RAM signature and feature an owl, birds and a gecko lizard in a typical mid century
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Teak, Ceramic

Snow Bunting
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
An original hand colored aquatint by American artist John James AUDUBON (1785-1851) titled "
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1830s Victorian Animal Prints

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Aquatint, Engraving

Split Gateleg Hand-Painted Dropleaf Wooden Occasional Table Late 17th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
drop leaf sides allow for compact storage and fantastic viewing options. This split gate leg hand
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Antique 17th Century European William and Mary Drop-leaf and Pembroke Ta...

Materials

Wood, Paint

Boucheron Paris Silver Gold Compact Case
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940s Boucheron Paris Silver and 18KT rose gold compact with overlay top, hand engraved and pierced
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items

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Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

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Bird In The Hand Compact For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic bird in the hand compact available at 1stDibs. A bird in the hand compact — often made from fabric, metal and wool — can elevate any home. Find 10 options for an antique or vintage bird in the hand compact now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bird in the hand compact, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A bird in the hand compact is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one bird in the hand compact that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arval Argenti Valenza produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Bird In The Hand Compact?

A bird in the hand compact can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,387, while the lowest priced sells for $120 and the highest can go for as much as $60,000.