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Ray Kappe RK8 Letterbox by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020
By Original in Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Ray Kappe RK8 letterbox by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020 California modernism is synonymous
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Cherry, Teak, Pine, Plastic

Ray Kappe RK13 Side Table in Red Oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020
By Original in Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Ray Kappe RK13 side table in red oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020 California Modernism
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Oak

Ray Kappe RK11 Coffee Table in Red Oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020
By Original in Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Ray Kappe RK11 coffee table in red oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020 California Modernism
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...

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Oak

Ray Kappe RK10 Coffee Table in Red Oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020
By Original in Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Ray Kappe RK10 coffee table in red oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020 California Modernism
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

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Glass, Oak

Ray Kappe RK12 Side Table in Red Oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020
By Original in Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Ray Kappe RK12 side table in red oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020 California Modernism
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Ray Kappe RK15 Dining Table in Red Oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020
By Original in Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Ray Kappe RK15 dining table in red oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020 California Modernism
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Glass

Ray Kappe RK9 Dining Table in Red Oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020
By Original in Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Ray Kappe RK9 dining table in red oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020 California Modernism
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Ray Kappe RK5 Credenza in Red Oak / Teak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020
By Original in Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Ray Kappe RK5 credenza in red oak / teak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020 This Credenza has
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Formica, Oak, Teak

Americano Single-Ended, Stereo Amp by Toolshed Amps for Original in Berlin
By Original in Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
(Performance Varies). Original in Berlin Exclusive: 230v/50Hz, Solid CA110 Copper Front/Top/Back Plates
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Music Stands

Materials

Copper

Cobalt Blue Ray Kappe RK4 Sofa in Red Oak, new
By Original in Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Ray Kappe RK4 sofa in red oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020 This sofa can be used as a
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Oak, Fir

Cobalt Blue Ray Kappe RK4 Sofa in Red Oak, new
Cobalt Blue Ray Kappe RK4 Sofa in Red Oak, new
H 22.45 in W 191.34 in D 28.43 in
Customized Original Tubular Steel Futon Bed in German Modernism Style
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Original chromium-plated tubular steel bed from the New Objectivity (Neue Sachlichkeit) period
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2010s German Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

1977 Berlin Tierpark Zoo Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
the Tierpark Berlin. Founded in 1955 in Friedrichsfelde, the zoo was set up to rival the Berlin
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Vintage 1970s German Posters

Materials

Paper

1977 Berlin Tierpark Zoo Original Vintage Poster
1977 Berlin Tierpark Zoo Original Vintage Poster
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H 31.9 in W 22.7 in D 0.1 in
Original Oil Painting by Viktor Freytag, Berlin, 1950
By Viktor Freytag
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
The original oil painting is painted by Viktor Freytag (1870-?), Berlin in 1950 on deep streched
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Vintage 1950s German Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Original Vintage "Berlin 57" Daybed by Bruno Mathsson Signed
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in East Hampton, NY
A totally original piece from Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, with a newly upholstered
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Beech

Original Vintage Travel Poster Berlin Theatre Trips Kurfurstendamm DER Reiseburo
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster advertising Theatre Trips to Berlin / Theater-Reisen nach Berlin
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Vintage 1960s German Posters

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Paper

Original Antique Poster Berlowitz Munzstrasse 24 Berlin Germany Shoemaker Snake
Located in London, GB
Original antique advertising poster for the Berlowitz shoemaker at 24 Munzstrasse Berlin featuring
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Vintage 1910s German Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster Berlin Germany Jupp Wiertz Art Deco
By Jupp Wiertz
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster for Germany published by the German State Railway RDV
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Posters

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Paper

1930s original Art Deco Streamline wardrobe perfecty restored by ZEITLOS-BERLIN
By Rudolf Vichr
Located in PRAHA 4, CZ
ZEITLOS-BERLIN. A perfect blend of style and history. Product Description: Embrace the Luxurious Charm
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Vintage 1930s Czech Streamlined Moderne Wardrobes and Armoires

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Steel

Original Vintage Poster Music Festival De Berlin Midcentury Design Brandenburg F
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster promoting the Festival de Berlin music festival in Berlin from 17
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

Rare Original Vintage WWII Poster British Soviet Handshake Nazi Berlin USSR
Located in London, GB
Rare original vintage World War Two poster with a short poem written by the Soviet writer
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Vintage 1940s Russian Posters

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Paper

Original Antique Poster Clay Cement Lime Industry Exhibition Berlin Industry TZK
Located in London, GB
Original antique Deutscher Werkbund style advertising poster for a Clay Cement & Lime Industry
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Vintage 1910s German Posters

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Paper

Lithograph Titled "Old Berlin"
Located in San Diego, CA
Lithograph titled Old Berlin. Signed in pencil B. Thomas on the border at right. Titled on border
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20th Century European Drawings

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Paper

Lithograph Titled "Old Berlin"
Lithograph Titled "Old Berlin"
H 12.75 in W 10.75 in D 0.75 in
Original Vintage Travel Poster Berlin River Spree Music Art Theatre Night Life
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster promoting Berlin - und abends an die Spree / and an evening on the
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Vintage 1960s German Posters

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Paper

Original Art Deco tubular steel streamline sofa cushion Design by ZEITLOS-BERLIN
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in PRAHA 4, CZ
the skilled team at ZEITLOS-BERLIN. This sofa is a testament to the timeless allure of Art Deco design
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Sofas

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Steel

1950’s Bruno Mathsson ‘T-303’ ‘Berlin daybed’ in Beech
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Madrid, ES
‘Berlin’ Daybed. It features a slightly curved side and gracefully structured tapered legs. Original
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Upholstery, Beech, Plywood

Antique Map of the City of Berlin in Germany, '1847'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Berlin'. Original antique map of the city of Berlin, Germany. This map
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Antique Mid-19th Century Maps

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Paper

Original Vintage WWII Poster The Downfall Of The Dictators Is Assured RAF Berlin
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster entitled R.A.F day raiders over Berlin's official
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Vintage 1940s British Posters

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Paper

Pair of Early 19th Century Prussian Cast Iron Vases Urns Fer De Berlin
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
purpose, were probably installed like ancient Greek and Roman vases and admired for their form. Original
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Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Urns

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Berlin Iron, Iron

Gerrit Rietveld, Berlin Chair / Authentic
By Gerrit Rietveld Jr.
Located in Zürich, CH
Iconic “Berlin chair” was designed in 1923 by Gerrit Rietveld, and manufactured by G.A.v.d
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Vintage 1970s Dutch De Stijl Chairs

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Oak

Gerrit Rietveld, Berlin Chair / Authentic
Gerrit Rietveld, Berlin Chair / Authentic
H 41.74 in W 28.75 in D 22.45 in
Original Large Art Deco Poster for an Exhibition of Handcrafts at KaDeWe Berlin
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster in German for an exhibition of handicraft works at the Berlin
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Vintage 1920s German Posters

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of a Court in Berlin by Huquier, circa 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
'. Original antique print of a court in Berlin, Germany. This is an optical print, also called 'vue optique
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Antique Mid-18th Century Prints

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Paper

Nya Berlin Acne Studios Chair 2010
Located in Stockholm, SE
Nya Berlin chair designed in 2010 by Andreas Bozarth Fornell (born 1977), Christian Halleröd (born
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2010s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Silk

Nya Berlin Acne Studios Chair 2010
Nya Berlin Acne Studios Chair 2010
H 32.68 in W 66.93 in D 43.31 in
James de Wulf Berlin Side Table
By James de Wulf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The first piece designed in James de Wulf's Berlin studio. Inspired by German expressionist
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2010s American Expressionist Side Tables

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Concrete, Brass

James de Wulf Berlin Side Table
James de Wulf Berlin Side Table
H 21 in W 13 in D 13 in
Martin Zeller Behrens Strasse Berlin Photografie 1995
Located in Munich, DE
The project includes 51 images. The original works were printed on Ilfochrome. Verso on the backing
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1990s German Post-Modern Photography

Materials

Glass, Beech

Martin Zeller Komandanten Strasse Berlin Photografie 1994
Located in Munich, DE
The project includes 51 images. The original works were printed on Ilfochrome. Verso on the backing
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1990s German Post-Modern Photography

Materials

Glass, Beech

Martin Zeller Pariser Platz Berlin Photografie 1997
Located in Munich, DE
The project includes 51 images. The original works were printed on Ilfochrome. Verso on the backing
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1990s German Post-Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Glass, Beech

Martin Zeller Potsdamer Platz Berlin Photography 1995
Located in Munich, DE
The project includes 51 images. The original works were printed on Ilfochrome. Verso on the backing
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1990s German Post-Modern Photography

Materials

Glass, Beech

Illuminated Mirror Wall Lamp Sconce Schoeninger Berlin, 1950s
By Schöninger
Located in Berlin, BE
mirror is in nearly perfect original condition, but rewired, marked SCHÖNINGER Berlin. The white enameled
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Vintage 1950s German Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Armchair 'Gamla Berlin'
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish Carl Malmsten armchair 'Gamla Berlin' from the 1940s. The chair has a frame in birch with a
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa. the seating has been restored and covered in
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Antique 1820s Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Berlin Iron

Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa
H 36.5 in W 65.5 in D 25 in
Bespoke Bauhaus Tubular Steel Low Bookcase, Stained Wood, Sliding Glass Panels
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
. Reedition with original components.
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2010s German Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Swedish Modern Berlin Daybed T303 by Bruno Mathsson 1960
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime stamped Berlin daybed model #T303 designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson in
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Fabric, Foam, Beech

The Berlin Stories by Christopher Isherwood - FIRST COMBINED EDITION
Located in Middletown, NY
This American edition of Isherwood's two novels [The Last of Mr. Norris and Goodbye Berlin] set in
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Mid-20th Century Books

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Paper

Fine Berlin 'KPM' Porcelain Plaque of A Vestal Virgin
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Berlin (K.P.M.) porcelain plaque of A Vestal Virgin, after Angelica Kauffman, in a giltwood
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Antique 19th Century German Decorative Art

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Porcelain, Giltwood

Biedermeier Fall Top Secretaire, Berlin 1820 with Exquisite Interior
Located in Belmont, MA
Outstanding Biedermeier fall top secretaire, Berlin 1820, mahogany veneer with ebonized details
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Berlin Porcelain Charger of the Arch of Janus, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Marked in underglaze blue with the Berlin scepter and KPM orb mark in iron red. Original paper
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Antique 1890s Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

Floor Lamp Made by Arno Leuchten 1950s Berlin, Germany
Located in Haderslev, DK
A really special brass floor lamp made by Arno Leuchten, Berlin Germany 1950s. The original
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rietveld 'Berlin Chair and End Table' Model Toy, 1985
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Scale model kit of the Berlin chair and end table. Manufactured in Holland in 1985. It consists
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

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Paper

Rietveld 'Berlin Chair and End Table' Model Toy, 1985
Rietveld 'Berlin Chair and End Table' Model Toy, 1985
No Reserve
H 11.82 in W 1.38 in D 2.56 in
'Berlin 57' Daybed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A totally original piece from Bruno Mathsson dated 1968 and with fresh new cover in sand Alpaca fur
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Beech

Christophe Pillet Ceiling and Wall Lamp 'Berlin' Medium by Oluce
By Oluce, Christophe Pillet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling and wall lamp 'Berlin' designed by Christophe Pillet in 2017. Adjustable wall lamp giving
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

KPM Berlin 6 Soup Cups Breslauer Stadtschloss Porcelain Blue Scales
Located in Berlin, DE
flowers and gold painting. Original price at the KPM is about 18.192 € No damage 6 KPM Berlin soups
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20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Christophe Pillet Ceiling and Wall Lamp 'Berlin' Large by Oluce
By Christophe Pillet, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling and wall lamp 'Berlin' designed by Christophe Pillet in 2017. Adjustable wall lamp giving
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Christophe Pillet Ceiling and Wall Lamp 'Berlin' Small by Oluce
By Oluce, Christophe Pillet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling and wall lamp 'Berlin' designed by Christophe Pillet in 2017. Adjustable wall lamp giving
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Christophe Pillet Ceiling and Wall Lamp 'Berlin' Small by Oluce
By Oluce, Christophe Pillet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling and wall lamp 'Berlin' designed by Christophe Pillet in 2017. Adjustable wall lamp giving
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bronze Figure of the Berlin Adorante by Barbedienne Foundry
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in 263-0031, JP
reduction of the Hellenistic-era original, currently in the Altes Museum in Berlin, by Lysippos or his
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Berlin KPM Plaque 'KUNST BRINGT GUNST On Stand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely stunning and finely painted KPM Berlin Plaque after Paul Thumann's (1834-1908
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Antique 1880s Paintings

Materials

Bronze

Antique German KPM Berlin Porcelain Portrait Plaque "Ruth" by Landelle 1895
By Charles Zacharie Landelle, KPM Porcelain
Located in Portland, OR
A good late 19th century antique German handpainted KPM/Berlin porcelain plaque, depicting "Ruth
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Antique 1890s German Late Victorian Paintings

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

19th Century Berlin Oval Plate Table on Carved Foot Dining Table
Located in Epfach, DE
design by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Berlin Charlottenburg Palace and Peacock Island The original patina
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Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare ‘Berlin’ daybed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden 1969
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare ‘Berlin’ daybed designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden 1969. This first
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Beech

Wonderful Late 19th-Early 20th Berlin K.P.M. Porcelain Rectangular Plaque
By KPM Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful late 19th-early 20th Berlin K.P.M. porcelain rectangular plaque Painted landscape
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Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Serigraphs are original art in a sense as they are a rendition of the original work through screenprinting. Usually the process involves both the original artist and the printer.
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    Edvard Munch is known as the father of expressionism.

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    Introduced in 1957, the original Speedmaster was the first line of chronograph watches from Omega. The Speedmaster was designed as a sport and racing chronograph, and its introduction coincided with Omega’s official partnership with the Olympic Games. Shop a selection of Speedmasters and other Omega watches on 1stDibs.
  • La ChrysomeleFebruary 23, 2021
    An original artwork is an artwork made by the hand of the artist, be it a painting, a drawing, a carved sculpture, etc. Because of their fabrication process, bronze sculptures have a somehow different meaning of "original", which may depend on the local legislation : in France, a numbered bronze molding made directly from the artist's mold qualifies as an "original" if the total number of specimens is less or equals to eight, plus four "artist's proofs".
    Irena Orlov ArtFebruary 25, 2021
    When we refer to "original" it simply means a unique painting made by the artist's own hand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    An original painting is anything thought to be the true work of the artist instead of an imitation or reproduction. Original art can be in any media, as long as it is the first of that piece of art.
    Irena Orlov ArtFebruary 25, 2021
    When we refer to "original" it simply means a unique painting made by the artist's own hand. Acrylic, oil, engraving, watercolor, or drawings are authentic techniques that allow the artist to capture his or her distinctive stamp: such as textures, a particular way of brushstroke, colors, lines, among other elements. But besides, the idea must be unique, the result of creativity, which makes the work more valuable and desirable.
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    Historians are not completely sure where tapestries originated. Ancient literature from Rome, Greece and other civilizations does not specifically mention tapestries, but that doesn't mean that they didn't exist. We do know that the Ancient Egyptians did produce and utilize tapestries, as examples have been discovered in the tombs of Thutmose IV and Tutankhamen. The word tapestry wasn't coined until the 15th century, and it originated in England. Find a wide variety of tapestries on 1stDibs.
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    Original nutcrackers were made for the express purpose of cracking nuts. The most common design was a simple vise grip, which are still produced today. Decorative nutcrackers in the shapes of kings and soldiers weren’t designed until around the 17th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern nutcrackers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    An original lithograph is a print made by way of a specific printing method (one of the most commonly used methods in the 20th and 21st centuries). With respect to lithography, the process begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche (an oily wash). The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. The stone is then covered with a sheet of paper and run through a press.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    No, a lithograph is not an original. Lithographs are prints, which are authorized reproductions of works produced by artists. To produce a lithograph, an artist applies an image to a stone. Then, they treat the stone with chemicals to impart the image into it. Finally, they apply ink and transfer the image onto paper or another medium. Shop a large selection of lithographs on 1stDibs.
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    Amphorae originated along the coasts of what are now Syria and Lebanon. From there, the vessels used to store oil, wine, grains and other foods and drinks spread to Phoenicia and Greece. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of amphora vases from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    The gong originates from East Asia, but the exact place where it was first made is unknown. Texts from sixth-century China describe gongs as coming from both Tibet and Burma, which is now known as Myanmar. On 1stDibs, find a collection of gongs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    An original etching is a print produced during the first production run of a print series. After making an etching plate, an artist will create a limited number of etchings. Collectively, these prints are the original etchings. They differ from restrike etchings made years later, sometimes after the death of the artist. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of etchings.
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    The original Cartier Tank watch, which was emblematic of a stark departure from the renowned jewelry house’s curved and round watch faces in that its case resembled the FT-17’s cockpit, served as a sleek update to the Santos watch. Crafted in 1917, one year before the Great War came to a close, Cartier’s Tank watch reportedly borrowed its clean, sharp lines and boxy silhouette from France’s legendary Renault FT-17 light tank, itself a compact and extraordinary design that inspired numerous copies. When the Tank watch went to market, Cartier offered a limited run in Paris. After those quickly sold, it was given a name, the Tank Normale. The timepiece took off in popularity, but only slightly more than 30 were made in 1920 and annual production has been slow over the years since then. Find Cartier Tank watches on 1stDibs.
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    The original purpose of an armoire was storing arms like swords and axes. Today, many people use armoires in bedrooms and closets to store hanging clothing and accessories. They can also house televisions and entertainment systems in living rooms, dens and other spaces. Explore an assortment of antique and vintage armoires on 1stDibs.
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    Purses were originally made for men. Although we now largely equate handbags with women's apparel and accessories, purses have been practical accessories since hunter-gatherers wandered the earth carrying foraged fruits and nuts in simple handmade pouches marked with a scratch or two to denote ownership. In Ancient Egypt, pouches were worn by men around their waists. During the 16th century, men proudly proclaimed their wealth with coin pouches hanging from their belts, while women carried their possessions, scented and secreted, in the folds of their voluminous skirts. Later, purses became more commonly carried by women than men. Find a variety of handbags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    To tell if a print is an original, examine the details closely. Typically, original prints feature high-quality textured paper rather than smooth poster-type paper. In addition, original prints will usually feature the artist's signature and a number in pencil or pen. If the signature is printed on it, the print is less likely to be original. When in doubt, a knowledgeable art dealer or experienced appraiser can assist you with identifying original prints. Shop a large collection of prints on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can in fact buy an original Picasso piece. Artwork from the famous cubism painter often comes up at auctions and commands large sums. You can shop original Picasso works right from the comfort of your home on 1stDibs.
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    It is believed that shadow puppetry originated in China during the Han Dynasty, which is more than two thousand years ago. Shadow plays feature transparent shapes or puppets that are worked against a screen and lit from behind. Their colors and details are seen by the audience, so they aren’t just a shadow but a much more dynamic representation. Shop a collection of Chinese puppets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Toast racks originated in England. They’re used to keep slices of hot toast from becoming soggy and first appeared near the end of the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern toast racks from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    The slipper chair originated in 18th century Europe. It was used in women’s bedrooms as seating for when maids would assist them in putting on their slippers. Today, a slipper chair refers to a low-slung chair. Browse a selection of modern and antique slipper chairs on 1stDibs.