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ABT dancer Ruth Ann Koesun as the Sugar Plum Fairy in 'The Nutcracker'
By Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
Sugar Plum Fairy in "The Nutcracker", double exposure 1961. Comes directly from the Jack Mitchell
Category
1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
H 11 in W 14 in D 0.03 in
Anitque cast iron dog Nutcracker Ca.1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
The nutcracker is not only functional, but also decorative. You can use it to crack nuts, or
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Romantic Barware
Materials
Iron
Awesome Scandinavian Nutcracker Made in Teak and Brass, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
When open (4.5 cm), the nutcracker even has room for walnuts.
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Vintage Kay Bojesen Beech Nutcracker and Bowl
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare Hand-finished beech nutcracker designed and made by Kay Bojesen during the early to mid
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Modern Barware
Materials
Beech, Oak
Austrian nutcracker by Carl Auböck made of leather & brass
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and elegant nutcracker made and signed by Carl Auböck in Austria around 1950s. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
MCM Walnut & Stainless Steel Nutcracker
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM walnut and stainless steel nutcracker made in Germany, circa 1980s. The nutcracker is in good
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Danish Nutcracker and Bowl by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare hand-finished beech nutcracker designed and made by Kay Bojesen during the early to mid
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Beech, Teak
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Figure Wood Erzgebirge Germany
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Rare wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany
Category
Mid-20th Century German Country More Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Unusual Antique Carved Wood Figural Nutcracker and Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and stylish Continental, probably black forest, hand carved figural nutcracker and bowl
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Decorative Bowls
Materials
Softwood
Vintage Primeminister Stauning Beech Nutcracker Kay Bojesen, 1930s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare Hand-finished beech nutcracker designed and made by Kay Bojesen during the early to mid
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Beech
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H 8.27 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in
Vintage Poul Knudsen Nutcracker Teak and Brass, Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Poul Knudsen, ESA
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Vintage Danish nutcracker made from teak and brass. It's designed by Poul Knudsen for the Danish
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
H 0.91 in W 3.67 in D 9.85 in
Original Auböck Nutcracker Wood and Brass with Hammer
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a unique piece of Art Deco design. The nutcracker consists of beautiful warm nutwood
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Österreichischer Nussknacker von Carl Auböck aus Leder & Messing
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and elegant nutcracker made and signed by Carl Auböck in Austria around 1950s. The
Category
Vintage 1950s More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Brass
Wooden carvin nutckraker depicts a screaming man’s head, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Made out of hazel wood, the nutcracker simply depicts a screaming man’s head. The handle depicts a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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H 8 in W 1.75 in D 2 in
Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz Switzerland
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz, Switzerland
A wooden carved nutcracker with a bear
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Origin - Colourful Graphic Geometric Original Painting
Located in London, GB
props for the film and ballet versions of the Tales of Beatrix Potter (Covent Garden), The Nutcracker
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Spray Paint
H 25.4 in W 24.81 in D 1.97 in
"Clark's Nutcracker"
By Carolyn Monastra
Located in New York, NY
17" x 22" edition of 7 + 2 AP $1,400 unframed
24" x 36" edition of 7 + 2 AP $2,800 unframed
Combining the documentary style of my previous climate project, The Witness Tree, with my...
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Pigment
Faux Bamboo Nutcracker
Located in New York, NY
Faux bamboo nutcracker. Italian midcentury gilt metal and steel nutcracker with sculptural gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Steel
Antique Sterling Silver Nutcrackers
By Collins & Cook
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver nutcrackers
Category
Vintage 1910s British George V Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Four nutcrackers in metal with different designs. From the 1930s/1940s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Four nutcrackers in metal with different designs.
From the 1930s/1940s.
In good condition with
Category
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Tableware
Materials
Metal
Antique Bird Print of the Spotted Nutcracker by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770
By M. Houttuyn, J.C. Sepp, Cornelius Nozeman
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Caryocatactes'. This print depicts the Spotted Nutcracker (Caryocatactes
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
I Love That Nutcracker Doll
By Dan Andreasen
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Nutcracker Doll in a Christmas toys store window display.
The series debuted in 1986 by the Pleasant
Category
1990s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Antique Bird Print of the Spotted Nutcracker by Von Wright, 1927
Located in Langweer, NL
nutcracker. This print orginates from 'Svenska Foglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Stenritade' by Magnus von Wright
Category
Early 20th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Wood Erzgebirge Germany
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Vintage wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern
Category
Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts More Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Wood Erzgebirge, Germany
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Wooden nutcracker Tiroler figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern
Category
Mid-20th Century German Country More Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Wood Erzgebirge, Germany
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Vintage wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern
Category
Mid-20th Century German Country More Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Nutcracker Mid Century Modern Austria 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Mid-century nutcracker from Austria. Both in terms of quality and design used, this piece is
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Bronze
Nutcracker Style 1 by Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
, imaginative modern objects.
Another elegant twist on an everyday object, Carl Aubock's Nutcracker is sleek
Category
2010s Austrian Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
English Antique Dog Nutcracker in Cast Iron
Located in Leicester, GB
A gorgeous late Victorian cast iron dog nutcracker from England. The antique nutcracker comes in a
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Barware
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Italian Cesare Piccini Silver Plate Nutcracker in the shape of a Horse
By Cesare Piccini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver plate nut cracker by Cesare Piccini Italy. The piece may have been a GWP? Cesare Piccini is known for fine hand bags.
I lovely practical piece or an be purely decorative....
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Figure Wood Erzgebirge Germany
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Vintage wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern
Category
Mid-20th Century German Country More Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Figure Wood Erzgebirge Germany
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Folk Art vintage wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly
Category
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Figure Wood Erzgebirge Germany
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Vintage wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern
Category
Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts More Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Figure Wood Erzgebirge Germany
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Vintage wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern
Category
Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts More Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Black Forest Nutcracker in the Form of a Monkey, circa 1890
Located in Central England, GB
Hand carved black forest monkey nutcracker with original glass eyes. In excellent condition with
Category
Antique 1880s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Walnut
H 7.88 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Georg Jensen Beaded Sterling Silver Nutcracker 255
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage Georg Jensen nutcracker, sterling silver handles and stainless steel cracker, item #225
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Figural Black Forest Nutcracker c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous late Victorian Black Forest Nutcracker beautifully carved with a fabulous rich dark
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Rare Wood Danish Nutcracker & Brass Scandinavian Modern
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Oakland, CA
Modernist, circa 1950s nutcracker in Wenge and brass, a sleek design that fits well into the hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Big wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Toys
Materials
Wood
Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Nutcracker, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful modernist nutcracker from the 1950s, made of solid brass, designed and manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Wood Nutcracker Designed by Carl Auböck III
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chicago, IL
This nutcracker by Carl Auböck III by is a simply elegant design. The wooden sides feel very nice
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Ebony, Maple
Santa Claus Cast Iron Nutcracker, circa 1880s
Located in Incline Village, NV
This copper-plated cast iron Santa Claus nutcracker was manufactured in England, circa 1880s. It
Category
Antique 1880s English Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Erzgebirge Christmas Nutcracker Decoration Piece Germany Vintage 1970s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage nutcracker from the Erzgebirge region, in shape of a robber or nobleman made of turned
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fur, Wood, Paint
H 10.44 in W 4.02 in D 3.94 in
Danish Nutcracker Preben Broste Teak Brass Denmark 1960s
By Digsmed, Poul Knudsen, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Preben Broste
Located in Basel, BS
Danish nutcracker by Preben Broste in teak and brass, hand-crafted in the 1960s.
Cleaned and oiled
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Vintage Christmas Big Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Big wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Toys
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Modern Nutcracker in Rosewood and Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A simple design dating back to the late 1950s or early 1960’s, this Rosewood and brass nutcracker
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Bronze Alligator Nutcracker Vintage, Vienna Austria, 1950s Midcentury
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian nutcracker in the form of an alligator. Nice addition to your room or
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Bronze
Bronze "Walnut" Nutcracker Vintage, Vienna Austria, 1950s Midcentury
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian nutcracker in the form of a Walnut. It comes with the original old box
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian 18th Century Brass Nutcracker with Wooden Handles
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 18th century brass nutcracker, probably from Denmark.
The brass cracker top glows and is
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Scandinavian Baroque More Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Figural Erotic Nutcracker Hand Carved in Oak, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large figural nutcracker in the shape of a young naked women. It’s made from hand carved oak and
Category
Vintage 1940s European Folk Art More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Oak
Signed Carl Auböck Brass Nutcracker with Leather Handles
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
This nutcracker is an original piece of Mid-Century craftsmanship. The design and execution by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Nutcracker - Woodcut Print by Alexander Francis Lydon - 1870
Located in Roma, IT
Nutcracker is a modern artwork realized in 1870 by the British artist Alexander Francis Lydon (1836
Category
1870s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
H 6.7 in W 9.85 in D 0.04 in
Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd 1935 Antique Sterling Silver Nutcrackers
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver nutcrackers
Category
Vintage 1930s British Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Large Erzgebirge Christmas Nutcracker Decoration Piece Germany Vintage 1970s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage nutcracker from the Erzgebirge region, in shape of a king made of turned wood and painted
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 14.77 in W 4.85 in D 4.06 in
Large Erzgebirge Christmas Nutcracker Hunter Decoration Piece Germany 1970s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage nutcracker from the Erzgebirge region, in shape of a hunter made of turned wood and
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fur, Wood, Paint
H 14.38 in W 4.93 in D 3.94 in
Original Antique Print of a Nutcracker, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Nutcracker
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using
Category
Antique 1880s English Folk Art Prints
Materials
Paper
Vintage Big Blue Nutcracker, Painted Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Big wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Toys
Materials
Wood
Sculptural and Vintage Pair of Brass Female Torso Nutcrackers
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in East Hampton, NY
In the style of Auboch, these very rare vintage brass nutcrackers in the form of a woman's body are
Category
Vintage 1960s American More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Nutcracker in Rosewood & Brass by Poul Knudsen, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A simple design dating back to the early 1960’s, this Poul Knudsen Rosewood and brass nutcracker
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Nutcracker in Rosewood by Yüksel Caglar, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
High quality, handmade and well-engineered nutcracker in rosewood, black resin and stainless steel
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Find many varieties of an authentic the nutcracker available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every the nutcracker was constructed with great care. Find 127 options for an antique or vintage the nutcracker now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the the nutcracker you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A the nutcracker is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Arts and Crafts and folk art styles are sought with frequency. A well-made the nutcracker has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Aldo Tura and Kay Bojesen are consistently popular.
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The average selling price for a the nutcracker at 1stDibs is $613, while they’re typically $20 on the low end and $125,000 for the highest priced.
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- What do nutcrackers represent?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What nutcrackers represent is largely a matter of personal opinion. Many people associate them with the Christmas holiday season due to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker. In some German folk tales, nutcrackers serve as guardians for homes. Find a selection of antique and vintage nutcrackers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Nutcrackers originated in Germany, where they represent good luck and protection for homes. They were available in a variety of forms, but the personas of soldiers and kings were the most popular. Find a range of vintage nutcrackers on 1stDibs.
- What are German nutcrackers?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022German nutcrackers come in many different designs. Usually made of metal or wood, decorative German nutcrackers are often associated with Christmas and first appeared during the late 17th century. Shop a collection of antique and modern nutcrackers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Original 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Nutcrackers come in many different designs, including the common handheld vise-grip nutcrackers and others that work on a screw system. Usually made of metal or wood, nutcrackers are associated with Christmas and first appeared centuries ago. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern nutcrackers from some of the world’s top sellers.
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