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20th Century Art Nouveau Beechwood Pedestal/ Flower Tub, Mahogany, ca. 1905
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unusual early 20th Century Art Nouveau flower tub out of Austria from the period around 1905. Made
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Flower Tub/ Plant Stand by Thonet, Austria, circa 1915
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely, black polished 20th century flower tub made by the famous company of Thonet Vienna. A
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Bentwood Flower Tub / Plant Stand by Thonet, Austria, circa 1915
By Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful bentwood plant stand or flower tub made by the company of Thonet Vienna. A unique shaped
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

Rare Meissen Marcolini Flower Plant in a Tub circa 1780 Porcelain
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
A superb Meissen Marcolini Auricula flower plant in a tub circa 1780. Fine quality Meissen
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Antique 1780s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Flower Container Mahogany Stained Brass Inlays Vienna, circa 1915
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Viennese Art Nouveau flower container, circa 1915-1920 High quality handwork / beechwood / dark
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Beech

19th Century George III Style Mahogany Wine Cooler or Cellarette on Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rolling Base. This stunning piece features a brass bound mahogany tub with solid brass lion form handles
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Antique 19th Century English George III Wine Coolers

Materials

Brass

Large-Scale 50's Italian Brass Candle Sconce
Located in North Miami, FL
whimsical white painted flowers... and did we mention its impressive scale? So charming with all 10 candles
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Vintage 1950s Italian Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Antique French Gold Gilt Lounge and Bedroom Suite
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
, upholstered in a silk damask fabric with flowers and pineapples. Six Piece Suite Comes With Chaise three
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Antique 19th Century Living Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Qing Red Lacquered Wood Child's Convertible Bathtub and Seat, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
flower pond while clutching a koi as big as they are. Hand-woven bamboo bands encircle the tub at middle
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Metal

Savannah Wallpaper
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
and feminine quality, with touches of blue and flowers here and there. It looks beautiful with black
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21st Century and Contemporary British Wallpaper

Materials

Paper

Savannah Wallpaper
H 393.71 in W 20.48 in D 0.01 in
Maiolica Pitcher Antonio Maria Coppellotti Manufacture, Lodi, Circa 1735
By Antonio Maria Coppellotti
Located in Milano, IT
surface, including the inner rim. On the front it features a flower with wide petals accompanied by a
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Antique 1730s Italian Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Maiolica

Maiolica Italian Pitcher Ferretti Manufacture, Lodi Circa 1770 - 1780
By Antonio Ferretti
Located in Milano, IT
flowers and roses accompanied by small flowers and leaves; semis of florets and leaves fill the remaining
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Antique 1770s Italian Rococo Ceramics

Materials

Maiolica

Original Old Painted Storage Basket, Hand Decorated
Located in Albignasego, IT
diameter 39 cm – Top diameter 50 cm Hand painted antique Tyrolean wooden tub. Entirely painted in a
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Fir

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Freestanding Art Nouveau Oval Table, circa 1905
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
A very rare freestanding Art Nouveau oval table, with two pillars made in cherrywood. Inlaid with mother of pearl and with various fruitwood. Probably by one of the famous Austrian a...
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20th Century Console Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Freestanding Art Nouveau Oval Table, circa 1905
Freestanding Art Nouveau Oval Table, circa 1905
H 30.32 in W 35.04 in D 24.81 in
Art Nouveau Curved Stained Glass & Bronze Panel/ Window, Attributed to Tiffany
By Charles L. Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Nouveau window/ panel was realized in the United States in 1907, attributed to Tiffany & Co. The piece features a mosaic of interlocking demilune arch forms in hues...
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Textile, Wood

Unique Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Oakwood Open Shelf Etagere, Sideboard, Buffet
Located in Lisse, NL
Pure Art Nouveau and good size, three shelf side table. This early and good size, Arts & Crafts period sideboard with its stunning design makes a great statement piece for your priv...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Shelves

Materials

Bronze

Two Porcelain Campana Vases Attr. to Edmé Samson, Lilac, Birds, Flowers, 19th C
By Derby, Edmé Samson
Located in London, GB
On offer is a set of two beautiful porcelain campana vases made circa 1815, attributed to Edmé Samson in Paris. The vases have a beautiful lilac ground, beautiful gilding and hand pa...
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Antique Meissen Snowball Lid Vase
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century antique Meissen snowball lid vase Gorgeous Meissen snowball lidded vase with full plastic flowers, plants and yellow birds. Wonderful historical condition with minima...
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Antique 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Art Nouveau Wall Shelf by Eugene Gaillard France 1900 Jugendstil Walnut
By Eugène Gaillard
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite & most rare! This French Art Nouveau wall shelf designed by art nouveau grandmaster Eugene Gaillard circa 1900. Superb organic design with floral carved decorations , made...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Pair of Antique Meissen Candelabras, Germany, circa 1910
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant pair of colorful German Meissen, seven-arm candelabras dates to the early 1900s. The gros relief intricacy and thinness of the porcelain flower heads, leaves and fruit i...
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Antique Early 1900s German Candelabras

Materials

Meissen

Otto Wagner Settee Bench Bentwood, Thonet, Austria, Vienna Secession, circa 1905
By Otto Wagner, Thonet
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A Vienna Secession bentwood settee by Otto Wagner and manufactured by Thonet, Austria, circa 1900. This settee is an authentic piece which is in great original condition with nice p...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Marcel Kammerer for Thonet Bench in Floral Upholstery
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marcel Kammerer for Thonet, sofa bench model 6217, bentwood and fabric, Austria, ca. 1910 An elegant bentwood settee designed by Marcel Kammerer and manufactured by Thonet, Austria,...
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Settees

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Pair 19th Century Rococo Style Meissen Porcelain Parrot and Flower Lidded Vases
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An incredible pair of 19th century Rococo Style Meissen Porcelain parrot and flower encrusted lidded vases. Each is absolutely stunning with a variety of hand-painted and encrusted f...
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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Shepherds Figurines Allegory the Hearing by Carl C. Punct Made
By Carl Christoph Punct
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Figurine group: Allegory of hearing (deriving from a series of five senses) Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark with Pommels on Hilts Model Number 2...
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Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Oak Jugendstil Revolving Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Nouveau Jugendstil revolving bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak and the wheels are in good working order. This wonderful Art Nouveau ...
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century Meissen Tureen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality 19th century Meissen Porcelain lidded tureen, having wonderful bold coloured raised floral decoration, berries and insects. Underglaze blue cross swords to the unders...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Tureen
19th Century Meissen Tureen
H 6.7 in Dm 8.67 in
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine, Boy with a Flower Basket, Model 149
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Meissen porcelain figurine. Boy with flower basket. Model 149. Approx. 1900. Measures: 12.8 x 6.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 1st factory quality.
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Antique Early 1900s German Rococo Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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Botanical Fruit: Lemons
By Johann Christoph Volkamer
Located in Florham Park, NJ
orange, lemon, pomegranate and jasmine grown in pots or wooden tubs placed around their terraces and
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Prints

Botanical Fruit, Oranges
By Johann Wilhelm Weinmann
Located in Florham Park, NJ
pots or wooden tubs placed around their terraces and flower beds. Rare plants and fruits cultivated in
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Prints

Botanicals: Lemons
By Johann Christoph Volkamer
Located in Florham Park, NJ
tubs placed around their terraces and flower beds. Rare plants and fruits cultivated in conservatories
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Prints

Botanicals:  Lemons
H 21.5 in W 17 in
Bentwood Plant Stand or Flower Tub Mod. No. 1 by Thonet, Austria, circa 1915
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely bentwood plant stand or flower tub, Mod. No. 1 by Thonet Vienna. A unique shaped piece from
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Beech

Antique Victorian Wooden Coopered Jardinière Wine or Champagne Bucket
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality coopered teak and brass bound circular flower tub, jardinière or wine
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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Brass

Zinc and Copper Tub
Located in Houston, TX
This zinc and copper tub was found in Belgium. It would make a wonderful accent on a bar filled
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20th Century Wine Coolers

Materials

Copper, Zinc

Zinc and Copper Tub
Zinc and Copper Tub
H 12.5 in W 27 in D 19.5 in
Chinese Four Seasons Cast Iron Tub
Located in Chicago, IL
, the Shanxi province craftsman who made this 19th-century cast iron tub lavishly decorated it with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Chinese Four Seasons Cast Iron Tub
Chinese Four Seasons Cast Iron Tub
H 16 in W 36 in D 20.5 in
20th Century French Flower Box in Louis XVI Style
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
tub in good condition with some signs of the time. Flower box decorated with a central cup and side
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

Worcester Oval Dish, Blue Scale with Flower Reserves, 19th Century, 1765-1770
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in London, GB
flower paintings. This dish is sold "As Found" (A/F) for a reduced price as it has a staple repair
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Antique 1760s English George III Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Epergne Silver Europe 19th-20th Century
Located in Milano, IT
floral motifs. The blue glass tub is greeted by a high finely pierced rim decorated with ram heads
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Other Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Epergne Silver Europe 19th-20th Century
Epergne Silver Europe 19th-20th Century
H 5.52 in W 8.27 in D 7.09 in
Large French 19th Century Orangery Window
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
of the building as a place where citrus trees were often wintered in tubs under cover, surviving
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Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Large French 19th Century Orangery Window
Large French 19th Century Orangery Window
H 72.75 in W 70 in D 2.75 in
20th Century Italian Rare Neoclassical Stone Garden High Fountain
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
embellishing an important garden. Equipped with three flower-shaped tubs and a small cherub at the top. An
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Vintage 1930s Italian Fountains

Materials

Stone

Chinese Verte Porcelain Sauce Tureens and Covers, Kangxi, circa 1720
Located in Downingtown, PA
, Circa 1720. The Chinese porcelain circular butter tubs and covers have a mazarine blue ground with
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

A George III Bread Basket Made by Gustavus Byrne in Dublin in 1798.
Located in London, GB
with flower heads. The centre of the bowl is engraved with a shield shaped Armorial, with crest above
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Antique 1790s Irish George III More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Wilhelm Knoll Lounge Chairs in Bouclé, Germany, 1970s
By Wilhelm Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
lounge chairs. These chairs are a mix between a club and a tub chair shape wise, with a wide, welcoming
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Vintage 1970s German Other Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Japanese Small Antique Tub / 1800-1900 / Small Vase / Wabi-Sabi Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
imitate. Introducing nice items. This is a small wooden tub made in old Japan. I think it was made
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Wood

1920s, Copper Boiler Wash Tub Pot with Wood Handles as Planter
By Rochester
Located in Germantown, MD
collection or a cascading flower growing from it. Condition: Scattered Dents all over, but with a
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Copper

Rare, First Period, Worcester Blue and White, Porcelain Butter Tub, Fence Pat'n
By Royal Worcester
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare piece of first period Worcester porcelain. This is a rare circular butter tub or
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Jardiniere Biedermeier Walnut Southgerman
Located in Epfach, DE
Special and rare flower jardiniere from the Biedermeier period south german around 1830 in walnut
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Copper

Sofa Gustavian Period Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A large sofa in a "tub"-shape made in Sweden ca 1770-1780 during the transition between Gustavian
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Wood

Sofa Gustavian Period Sweden
Sofa Gustavian Period Sweden
H 37 in W 86.5 in D 24 in
Louis XVI Style Rotating Desk Chair Upholstered in Green Leather
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
tub form this comfortable rotating desk chair is finely carved with flowers and foliage and
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Antique English George III Sterling Silver Cream Jug 1770, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
1770. The beautiful helmet shaped jug is further decorated with embossed tubs of flowers. The blank
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Antique 1770s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Brutalist Drum Chair, circa 1970
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An excellent example of Adrian Pearsall's Brutalist creations for Craft Associates. This tub chair
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Resin, Wood

A Set of Dishes: An Extensive Wedgwood Creamware Dinner Service
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
wide border showing pink flowers and buds alternating with green leaves.The pattern is an excellent
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Antique 19th Century English Romantic Dinner Plates

Materials

Creamware, Earthenware, Pottery

Wilhelm Knoll Modern Lounge Chairs, Germany, 1970s
By Wilhelm Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
lounge chairs. These chairs are a mix between a club and a tub chair shape wise, with a wide
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of English Victorian Tub Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This pair of English Victorian period tub chairs have upholstered upper back and arm rests above
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Victorian Tub Chairs
Pair of English Victorian Tub Chairs
H 30.25 in W 25.5 in D 22.75 in
Rustic French Iron Planters, circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
A fitting choice for housing your favorite plants or flowers, vintage French iron tubs have a
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Vintage 1960s French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Pair of Art Deco Fruitwood Chairs by Leon Jallot. Circa1920
Located in New York, NY
carved details of geometric abstracted flowers and foliage. Note the superb sculptural shape of the frame
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20th Century French Bergere Chairs

Pair of French Fine Ormolu Swan Sconces, Paris Empire Period, circa 1810
By Louis Isidore Choiselat 1
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
of a trellis of flowers. The matte golden swan wearing a collar and palmettos beauty. Original
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu

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Flower Tub For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the flower tub you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each flower tub for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and beech. Find 11 options for an antique or vintage flower tub now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a flower tub — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right flower tub, those designed in Art Nouveau, Georgian and folk art styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made flower tub over the years, but those crafted by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Anna Hayman and Antonio Ferretti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Flower Tub?

Prices for a flower tub start at $154 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $1,850.