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Early 20th Century Marble Top Moorish Side Table     
Located in London, GB
design/fret work, inlaid with natural material and with large pink veined marble top. Size in inches
Category

Early 20th Century Syrian Early Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Fret Design Bracelet
Located in Geneva, CH
captivating meander, also known as the Greek fret design. This bracelet is not only a piece of jewelry but a
Category

Vintage 1980s Classical Greek Retro Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

Chippendale Fretted Open Cabinet
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An exceptional George II design Chinese Chippendale mahogany open fret cabinet, suitable as a
Category

Antique 16th Century British Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Fretted Open Cabinet
Chippendale Fretted Open Cabinet
H 27.96 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Chippendale Fret Library Table
By Jonathan Sainsbury, Thomas Chippendale
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An aged gesso finish carved, blind fret pierced table from a design by Thomas Chippendale. The
Category

Antique 18th Century British Neoclassical Tables

Materials

Marble

Chippendale Fret Library Table
H 30.99 in W 41.86 in D 41.86 in
Serpentine Blind Fret Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A George III Chippendale design blind-fret serpentine form side table, with polished mahogany top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English George III Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Serpentine Blind Fret Table
Serpentine Blind Fret Table
H 35.75 in W 53.75 in D 28.5 in
Blind Fret Painted Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
modern upgrade of traditional English neo-classic design, this table adds the perfect finishing touch to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Blind Fret Painted Console Table
Blind Fret Painted Console Table
H 36 in W 67 in D 14.5 in
English Fret-Sawn Polished Steel Fire Fender
Located in Montreal, QC
This fender is distinguished from many others by its fretted repeating design of alternating
Category

Antique 1830s English Regency Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Cut Steel

English Fret-Sawn Polished Steel Fire Fender
English Fret-Sawn Polished Steel Fire Fender
H 5.75 in W 45.75 in D 11.25 in
Schumacher Ming Fret Velvet 22" Pillow in Mineral
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Ming Fret Velvet. A velvet interpretation of our popular Ming Fret pattern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Other Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Pair of Sculptural Fret Back Chairs by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Sculptural fret back chairs, design attributed to John Lubberts and Lambert Muller, and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

George III Style Steel Firegrate with Pierced Fret
Located in London, GB
lyre design, tapered legs surmounted by urn finials. Shaped frontbars and shaped backplate. Late 19th
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English George III Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

19th Century Oval Gilt-Wood Mirror with Fret Work & Flowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt-wood oval mirror with carved flowers, fretwork design and aged mirror.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

American c.1930's Camel Backed Sofa with Fret Work Stretcher
Located in Malton, GB
fret work stretchers. The quality is very high and its a design I have never seen before. The size is
Category

20th Century Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Thomas Chippendale Fret Work Carved Card Games Tray Table Removable Top
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely very rare Thomas Chippendale style Fret work carved
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Sublime circa 1920s Thomas Chippedale Fret Work Carved Silver Tea Coffee Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
circa 1920’s Silver or Tea table which has been fret work carved all over and is after Thomas
Category

Vintage 1920s English Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

New Moroccan Rug with Allover Interlocking Design
Located in New York, NY
T-fret allover design. No need for borders as the design stops just short of the edges and ends
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Chippendale Design Mahogany Display Cabinet
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A 19th century mahogany display cabinet with finely carved details and open fret work legs to the
Category

Antique 19th Century Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Vintage Aubusson Design Panel 4'5'' x 8'10''
Located in New York, NY
upper square fret bar. Good condition.
Category

Vintage 1930s French More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Central Medallion Design
Located in Dallas, TX
50094, a vintage Turkish Oushak rug with central medallion design. This opulent Turkish Oushak rug
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 18th Century Statuary and Siena Fireplace of Neoclassical Design
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century statuary and Siena fireplace of late 18th century neoclassical design, the
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Neoclassical Architectural Elements

Materials

Siena Marble, Statuary Marble, Marble

Antique Chinese Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Nice Blue, Beige, Unusual Design
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Chinese carpets were woven in classical Chinese patterns, with their fret borders, shou
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

A 19th C.French Japanism Style Dragon Design Hardwood Sofa, by Gabriel Viardot
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in New York, NY
exceptional sofa is adorned with a stunning display of carved open fret-work designs, masterfully intertwined
Category

Antique 1890s French Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Stool
Located in Lymington, GB
. Blind-fret carving is encountered in many of Chippendale's ''Chinese period'' designs of the mid- to
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Stool
Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Stool
H 17.33 in W 21.66 in D 17.33 in
Edwardian Lift Top Stool
Located in Wilson, NC
cording with green velvet in between. All four sides have a fret work design in the frieze , the legs are
Category

Antique 1890s English Stools

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Lift Top Stool
Edwardian Lift Top Stool
H 21 in W 17 in D 17 in
Turkish Tin Copper Tray Table on Wooden Folding Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
carved with musharabie fret work. The tinned copper bronzed dark patinated tray is embossed and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Moorish Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Copper

Vintage Green Flat-weave Rug by Ingegerd Silow
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
border composed of Greek-fret motifs enclosed by a border with further geometric motifs along shorter
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavia...

Materials

Wool

English Georgian Chippendale Mahogany Double-Sided Pembroke Table, circa 1760
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Kinderhook, NY
. Open width is 36.88". An outstanding example. The carved blind fret design exhibited here is exactly
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Drop-leaf and Pembr...

Materials

Brass

Fine Chippendale Period Carved Silver Table, circa 1760
Located in Lymington, GB
designs and carved-fret supports see: Thomas Chippendale, 'The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Directory
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Sofa Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Carved Lion Marble Top Console Table
Located in Summerland, CA
Beautifully detailed carved lions with Greek Key fret design panel, holding up beveled marble top
Category

Vintage 1930s English Console Tables

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Carved Lion Marble Top Console Table
Carved Lion Marble Top Console Table
H 38 in W 58 in D 14.75 in
An Unusual Antique English Brass Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
serpentine shaped wings with well cast web design flanking a bowed burning area in polished cast iron
Category

Antique 1880s English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass

An Unusual Antique English  Brass Fire Grate
An Unusual Antique English  Brass Fire Grate
H 20.08 in W 32.49 in D 17.33 in
Outstanding quality large antique regency brass inlaid bracket clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
outstanding quality unusual architecture design mahogany case inlaid with ebony and fantastic brass inlay
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Period Cast Iron Fire Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
with craftsmanship. The shaped bars and detailed points on the fret only add to its historical English
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Victorian Period Cast Iron Fire Grate
Antique Victorian Period Cast Iron Fire Grate
H 26.38 in W 36.23 in D 16.54 in
Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair By Arthur Simpson
By Arthur Simpson
Located in Petworth, GB
arching back legs Carved Celtic style fret work design Arthur Simpson of Kendal Circa 1910 Height 98cm
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair By Arthur Simpson
Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair By Arthur Simpson
H 38.59 in W 28.35 in D 35.44 in
Antique large gilt and mahogany C1900 overmantle wall mirror fine quality
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
adorned with a decorative fret-cut design. This mirror captivates with its simple yet striking design
Category

Antique 19th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Moroccan Painted Coffee Table or Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
symbolic floral designs with distinctive warm mediterranean colors. The base features turned balustrades
Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Moroccan Painted Coffee Table or Stand
Moroccan Painted Coffee Table or Stand
H 21 in W 34.5 in D 34.5 in
Large George III Period Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Fretwork Hanging Shelf
Located in Free Union, VA
shelves are enlivened by different fret design at each level, the uppermost fitting Neo-Gothic tracery
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Shelves and Wall C...

Materials

Brass

Japanese Silver Enamel Incese Burner (Koro) Meiji Period
By Sanju Saku
Located in Gainesville, FL
and translucent enamels. The body carved with Chinese-style archaistic designs, the shoulder with
Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Silver

18th Century Antique Georgian Ebonized Bracket Clock by William Scafe of London
By William Scafe
Located in Devon, GB
a delicately carved fret. The front door has finely carved wooden frets surrounding the dial arch
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Unusual Brass Single Arm Sconces
Located in London, GB
A set of six French single arm sconces of unusual design. with fret-work back plates and drip pans
Category

Vintage 1910s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Tiffany Baskets with Cobalt Liner
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
& Company. It Pierced open-fret work design allows the cobalt glass to shine through. Raised on a pedestal
Category

Early 20th Century American Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George III Polished Steel Fire Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
pierced and beaded fret, shaped bars and beaded side panels detailed with striking urn finials, and sits
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique George III Style Fire Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
showcases a pierced engraved serpentine fret, while urn finials stand proud on top of its elegant, tapered
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Metal, Steel

Antique George III Style Fire Grate
Antique George III Style Fire Grate
H 28.15 in W 31.5 in D 14.97 in
Chinese Chippendale English Mahogany Console
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A Chinese Chippendale English mahogany console with fret carved frieze in Greek key design
Category

20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
classic panelled fret, while foliage is printed on its robust legs. The shaped bars only add to its
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate
Antique Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate
H 17.92 in W 39.18 in D 10.24 in
Victorian Coral and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bangle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with nine cabochon coral displayed within the trellis design at each intersection. The trellis design
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Bangles

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique George III Hourglass Hob Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
found on its front and around the fret, with tall urns decorated proudly on both legs. This makes for a
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique George III Hourglass Hob Grate
Antique George III Hourglass Hob Grate
H 27.17 in W 25.2 in D 11.42 in
Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter Pendant with Amethyst and Citrine
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning pendant features a beautifully fretted antique mother-of-pearl gambling counter set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Amethyst, Pearl, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Pair of Venetian ‘Girandole’ Wall Mirror Lights
Located in Lincoln, GB
sight to behold. The crowning glory of these wall lights lies in their fretted Rococo pediments, adding
Category

Antique 19th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage Woven Cane Bamboo Wicker & Wood Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage woven wicker cane and wood coffee cocktail table with lovely fret designs on the
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Wood

Pair of Green Bamboo Style Arm Chairs With Cut Velvet Seat Cushions
Located in Locust Valley, NY
upholstered with a velvet fret design in celadon and neutral tones. Chic pair of arm chairs add a punch to
Category

Mid-20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Paint

Three Train Clock By Smith & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
incredibly high standard, the clock displays elaborate design elements including stunning fret and pierced
Category

Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Steel

Three Train Clock By Smith & Sons
Three Train Clock By Smith & Sons
H 22 in W 16 in D 9 in
Antique Chinese Carpet
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Chinese carpets were woven in classical patterns, with their fret borders, shou medallions
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Carpet
Antique Chinese Carpet
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W 72 in L 108 in
Chippendale Waterfall Shelves
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
carved and pierced fret sides. Bespoke sizing, design adaptations and finishing available. We are
Category

Antique 18th Century British Neoclassical Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Waterfall Shelves
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 5.91 in
Large Samarkand Style Geometric Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
impressive size and the balanced, spiritual design. The one before your eyes represents a truly serene
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

18th Century Antique Mahogany Musical Table Clock by Ralph Gout of London
Located in Devon, GB
clock, in a case of neoclassical design by Ralph Gout of London. The substantial mahogany case has
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Waterfall Shelves
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A Chippendale design provincial three tier waterfall wall shelves with three central drawers
Category

Antique 18th Century British Regency Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Waterfall Shelves
H 35.44 in W 32.29 in D 7.88 in
George III Hepplewhite Serpentine Side Table
Located in Reepham, GB
and a lock and key to the center. The whole raised on straight legs with pierced fret-work spandrels
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

George III Hepplewhite Serpentine Side Table
George III Hepplewhite Serpentine Side Table
H 30.52 in W 35.83 in D 20.08 in
1960s French Riviera Painted Metal Garden Set Table and Chairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
design comprising the original fretted metal top round table and its 2 chairs and 2 armchairs. The chairs
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Mongolian Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Craft that impresses not only with size but also its distinctly oriental design. The main field is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Mongolian Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

18th Century Antique Mahogany and Brass Bracket Clock by John Turner of London
By John Turner, London
Located in Devon, GB
.  The bell-top case with brass lined front door and brass side frets stands on brass bracket feet and is
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Canterbury
Located in Suffolk, GB
quality burr walnut shaped top with carved finials supported by solid walnut fret carved sides and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Walnut

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Design Fretes For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of design fretes is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique design fretes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. We have 140 antique and vintage design fretes in-stock, while there are 13 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of design fretes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Design fretes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Georgian, neoclassical and mid-century modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Jonathan Sainsbury, Japy Frères and Mehraban Rugs each produced beautiful design fretes that are worth considering.

How Much are Design Fretes?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $6,823, while they’re typically $494 on the low end and $375,000 highest priced.