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Campion Platt - 'Sponge Rock' Rug
Located in Long Island, NY
Campion Platt - 'Sponge Rock' Rug 8' x 10' Material: 60% Wool and 40% Silk The Mariner
Category

1980s Unknown Other Vintage Sponge

Materials

Wool, Silk

Black sponge velvet jacket Sonia Rykiel
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black sponge velvet jacket . Fabric composition: 55% cotton, 27% rayon, 18% nylon. Branded snap
Category

1990s French Vintage Sponge

Pharmacy Shop Display Cabinet, Turkey Sponge
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pharmacy Shop Display Cabinet, Turkey Sponge This charming Victorian shop display cabinet is made
Category

20th Century English Victorian Vintage Sponge

Materials

Glass

Black single-breasted sponge velvet coat Sonia Rykiel
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black single-breasted sponge velvet coat . Shoulder-pads. Branded buttons. Pocket with zip closure
Category

1990s French Vintage Sponge

Large Vintage Coral Sponge Natural Specimen Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful large coral specimen in as/is condition with some broken arms due to age.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sponge

Materials

Coral

Yellow Marine Sponge Mounted on an Antique Socle
Located in Leesburg, VA
A yellow marine sponge fixed to an antique socle. The yellow marine sponge, or aplysina fistularis
Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Vintage Sponge

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

Black sponge velvet jumpsuit Sonia Rykiel Circa 1990's
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black sponge velvet jumpsuit with button closure in the middle back and drawstring belt. Pockets on
Category

1990s French Vintage Sponge

Postmodern Pink, Blue and Black Sponged Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
black sponged finish.
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sponge

Materials

Ceramic

Table Cammei Blue on Sponged Brown, Column Base, Vintage
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
A Fornasetti table is the perfect synthesis of the artist's vision: a perfect balance of functional design and visionary illustrations that bring new meaning to a common object. ...
Category

1950s Italian Modern Vintage Sponge

Materials

Metal

Educational Zoological Marine Sponge Wall Chart, The Welch Scientific Company
By Sargent Welch Scientific Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Educational, scientific, zoological, wall chart depicting the anatomy of marine sponges beautifully
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Sponge

Materials

Canvas, Wood

1940s Antique White French Porcelain Soap Sponge Dish Surface Mount Holder
Located in New York, NY
Antique white ceramic French soap and sponge holder with a very desirable slightly crackled glaze
Category

1940s French Vintage Sponge

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Pastel "Sponge Diver Tarpon Springs Flat" by Americo Di Franza
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautifully executed pastel of a Sponge Diver in amazing colors. Signed lower right corner Americo
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Sponge

Materials

Brass

Red Sponge Coral and Pyrite Beads Strand with Diamond 18 Karat Clasp
By Fred Leighton
Located in Miami, FL
A one of a kind free form organic sponge coral and pyrite beads necklace. The necklace features a
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Sponge

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Impressionist Oil 'Sponge Man, Khan El-Khalili Cairo' 1993 Signed Roy Pettitt
Located in London, GB
A fine impressionist gilt framed oil on board 'Sponge Man, Khan El-Khalili Cairo' dated 1993
Category

20th Century English Vintage Sponge

Materials

Paint

Midcentury Raymor Hand-Painted Italian Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in Cincinnati, OH
an elongated scoop form and has been hand-painted in shades of blue and green. The sponged interior
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sponge

Materials

Ceramic

Boomerang Dining Chairs Typ 229xB from Goscinski Furniture Factory, 1960s.
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
, painted with oak-colored stain and finished with a strong semi-gloss lacquer. Sponges has been changed
Category

1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sponge

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Popeye rare cloth rag doll, 1950s
Located in Firenze, IT
Popeye rare cloth rag doll USA 1950s Cloth, sponge, plastic pipe H 100 cm - 56 x 30 cm
Category

1950s American Folk Art Vintage Sponge

Materials

Fabric

Popeye rare cloth rag doll, 1950s
Popeye rare cloth rag doll, 1950s
H 39.38 in W 22.05 in D 11.82 in
LB offers a stunning Sterling Vintage Mexican and Enamel pendant necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
accompanied by vintage turquoise glass barrel beads, red sponge coral, and clear rock crystal beads. This one
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Vintage Sponge

Materials

Coral, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Mid Century Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen, 1960s, Set of 6
By Johannes Andersen
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
teak wood. Completely restored. The sponges have been replaced and covered in light grey fabric. The
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sponge

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of Six Scandinavian Design Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
seat in sponge padding and black fabric covering. The structure is in beech wood. These chairs are
Category

1960s Scandinavian Vintage Sponge

Materials

Beech

Art Deco Style Lacquered Chest of Drawers from Lam Lee Group, 1990s
By Lam Lee Group
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art Deco style dresser by Lam Lee, 1990s. Wooden structure with rounded sides; body is sponge
Category

1990s Art Deco Vintage Sponge

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Italian Design Pair of Armchairs by Gigi Radice for Minotti, 1950s
By Gigi Radice
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
and brass feet with sponge padding and blue bouclé wool covering. This pair of armchairs was created
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sponge

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair Elspeth Cohen for Lapid Pottery Patterned Mustard Table Lamps, 1960s
By Lapid
Located in Buffalo, NY
, atop White and Pale Yellow sponge accents. Reminiscent of repeat tile patterns. 22H to top of socket
Category

1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sponge

Materials

Ceramic

Dining Chairs by Mariana Grabiński for Swarzędz Factory, 1960s, Set of 4
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
. Sponges replaced and covered in a new qulity black natural leather.
Category

1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sponge

Materials

Leather, Beech

Classic Eclectic Gold Showcase from Lam Lee Group, 1990s
By Lam Lee Group
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Lee Group of Dallas. The gold finish is sponge-patinated, creating reddish haloes that stand out
Category

1990s American Neoclassical Vintage Sponge

Materials

Gold Leaf

Very large pictorial Korhogo cloth Ivory Coast
By Korhogo Tribe
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
stayed with the villagers for several days and taught them how to paint with toothbrushes and sponges
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Folk Art Vintage Sponge

Materials

Linen

Very large pictorial Korhogo cloth Ivory Coast
Very large pictorial Korhogo cloth Ivory Coast
H 59.06 in W 143.71 in D 0.4 in
Polish Ski Jumper Chairs from Zamojska, 1970s, Set of 4
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
was designed by Juliusz Kędziorek. Completely restored. The sponges have been replaced. The seats have
Category

1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sponge

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Polish Ski Jumper Chairs from Zamojska, 1970s, Set of 10
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
was designed by Juliusz Kędziorek. Completely restored. The sponges have been replaced. The seats have
Category

1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sponge

Materials

Fabric, Beech

20th Century Italian Design Red Sofa, 1950s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Lovely italian design sofa 1950s. Metal structure with sponge padding and red bouclé wool covering
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sponge

Materials

Metal

20th Century Italian Design Red Sofa, 1950s
20th Century Italian Design Red Sofa, 1950s
H 32.29 in W 49.61 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Silver Plate Utensils 12 Spoons 12 Forks France 1950s
Located in Bastogne, BE
sponges. The set can serve as a wonderful gift for family, friends, acquaintances and neighbors. Total
Category

1950s French Vintage Sponge

Materials

Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

Vintage Cutlery Set Solingen In Original Case Set 60 Germany 1950s
By Bestecke Solingen
Located in Bastogne, BE
alkalis. To avoid scratches, it is not recommended to use hard sponges. The set can serve as a wonderful
Category

1950s German Vintage Sponge

Materials

Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Style Lacquered Sideboard with Rounded Sides, 1990s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
characterised by rounded sides and a generously thick top, the body is sponge lacquered on metal leaf, the doors
Category

1990s American Art Deco Vintage Sponge

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by George Unite & Sons, 1897
Located in London, GB
decorated panel opens up. A vinaigrette is a small filigree container used to hold a perfume-soaked sponge
Category

20th Century Vintage Sponge

Materials

Sterling Silver

Modern Italian Carpathian Burl Wood Humidor with Tasseled Key
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
and sponge holder on the lid, this humidor is not only a stunning piece of art but also a functional
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Sponge

Materials

Metal, Brass

Japanese old wooden low table/1960/coffee table/wooden bench
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
table base. However, since there is a rubber sponge in between, rattling is suppressed. You can use it
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Sponge

Materials

Beech

Chinese Altar Table in Tortoise Shell in the manner of Baker, 1980s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hamburg, PA
sponged-on technique that gives it a touch of character. The table is structurally sound and in good
Category

1980s American Ming Vintage Sponge

Materials

Wood

Monochrome & Eponge
By Yves Klein
Located in Washington , DC, DC
November 1991 by The Archives, Rotterdam Contains 3 colored cards and one sponge. Stamped signature en
Category

1990s Contemporary Vintage Sponge

Materials

Paper

Marilyn Monroe on set of Somethings Got To Give, 1962
By Lawrence Schiller
Located in Chicago, IL
myself as a hard worker. My camera was a sponge and I had an instinct that athletes have—anticipation
Category

20th Century Contemporary Vintage Sponge

Materials

C Print

Pair of Chinese Blue and Orange Fish Design Lidded Porcelain Jars
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese (Mid 20th Century) lidded porcelain jars with orange fish swimming on blue, sponged
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sponge

Materials

Porcelain

Modernist Black Flatware Set
Located in Richmond, VA
recommend hand washing with hot water, a light detergent, and a soft sponge. After washing, rinse and dry
Category

20th Century Vintage Sponge

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modernist Black Flatware Set
Modernist Black Flatware Set
H 0.25 in W 9 in D 1 in
Natkin - 9663
Located in Ukiah, CA
rollers, sponges, and other devices That permitted impossibly intricate patterned textures in large
Category

1960s Vintage Sponge

Materials

Plywood

Natkin - 9663
Natkin - 9663
H 15.75 in W 15.5 in D 3 in
Rare Vintage Sarome Japanese Liquid Rabbit lighter in original box Circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
sponge soaked with fuel oil is set inside a tank. LIQUID needed no cotton sponge. Its oil fuel tank was
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Art Deco Vintage Sponge

VIETRI - Vintage Hand Painted & Wheel Thrown Pitcher - Italy - 20th Century
By Vietri
Located in Chatham, ON
Amalfi coast - sponge decorated back with white glazed interior - signed on the back and base - Italy
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Folk Art Vintage Sponge

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Blue and Orange Fish Design Round Lidded Porcelain Jars
Located in New York, NY
backgrounds - some displaying sponged effects - inspired by patterns from the Ming Dynasty (vases vary in
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sponge

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Elspeth Cohen for Lapid Pottery Patterned Mustard Table Lamps, 1960s
By Lapid
Located in Bainbridge, NY
ovals, atop White and Pale Yellow sponge accents. Reminiscent of repeat tile patterns. 22H to top of
Category

Mid-20th Century European Modern Vintage Sponge

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Red Velvet Italian Modern Sofa, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
sponge padding of discrete comfort with seat height of 40 cm. Ideal sofa to be placed in a living room or
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Sponge

Materials

Velvet

Pair of 20th Century Red Velvet Italian Modern Armchairs, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
excellent solidity. Furniture with good comfort sponge padding with seat height of 40 cm. Ideal armchairs to
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Sponge

Materials

Velvet

Zoltan Hecht (1890–1968) - American School 1960 Ink Study, Paleolithic Blaze
Located in Corsham, GB
portray city buildings and religious temples, carved out of stone. Black ink has been dramatically sponged
Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Sponge

Materials

Pen

French Sea Shell and Coral Bead Long Earclips
Located in New York, NY
French sea shell and natural sponge coral long dangle ear clips with clip back fittings. Excellent
Category

1950s French Vintage Sponge

Materials

Coral, Gilt Metal

Mid-Century Cultured Pearl and Diamond Platinum Ring, circa 1950s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
textured sponge gold finish. Circa 1960s. Vibrant, powerful, mesmerizing. Additional information: Metal
Category

20th Century Vintage Sponge

Materials

Platinum

Kunzite and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Ring, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
textured sponge gold finish. Circa 1960s. Vibrant, powerful, mesmerizing. Additional information: Metal
Category

20th Century Vintage Sponge

Materials

Kunzite, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Balenciaga Gilt Metal and Lava Rock Resin Choker Necklace
By Balenciaga
Located in Atlanta, GA
choker complimented with resin lava rock or sponge-like beads. The resin beads have assorted colors of
Category

1980s French Modern Vintage Sponge

Materials

Gilt Metal

1960s French Provençal Saint-Pol-de-Léon Floral Seven-Piece Oyster Service
Located in Philadelphia, PA
raised, molded oyster wells outlined in a sponged blue with a sunny yellow inner lining. Hand-painted
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sponge

Materials

Earthenware

Bauhaus Style Living Room Set, 1980s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
, Yugoslavia Materials: chrome, fabric, sponge foam, smoked glass Colours: grey, blue, green, chrome Style
Category

1980s Slovenian Bauhaus Vintage Sponge

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bauhaus Style Living Room Set, 1980s
Bauhaus Style Living Room Set, 1980s
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 31.11 in
Two Hen Sculptures in Corroso Glass by Archimede Seguso circa 1938
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in London, GB
melted wax applied with a sponge; the sculptures was then submerged in a vat containing sawdust and
Category

1930s Italian Vintage Sponge

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 6 1980s Postmodern High Back Fully Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Feature the original 1980s sponged and splatter pattern upholstery in pastel cream, peach, tan, and teal
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sponge

Materials

Upholstery

Gouffe Deco Cerused Oak Cabinet France, 1940s, Mid-Century
By Jean Royère
Located in New York, NY
of materials such as painted metal, wood, wool, straw, herbarium flowers, and even sponged tissu. He
Category

1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sponge

Materials

Oak

Yellow Red Umber in Oil on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). Bold lard strokes and sponge-work in oils
Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Sponge

Materials

Paper, Oil

Rare Italian Post-Modern Light Sculpture / Table Lamp by Masayo Ave
By Antonangeli, Masayo Ave
Located in New York, NY
A light sculpture / desk / table lamp made from sponge creating a warm lighting presence and
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sponge

Pair of 1960's Italian Gilt Tole and Ceramic Floral Bouquet Table Lamps
Located in Morristown, NJ
A pair of 1960's Italian gold leaf tole and ceramic table lamps. Green and gold sponge painted
Category

1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Sponge

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

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Vintage Sponge For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage sponge available at 1stDibs. A vintage sponge — often made from coral, stone and ceramic — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the vintage sponge you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage sponge is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern, Hollywood Regency and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage sponge over the years, but those crafted by Bennington Potters, Christofle and Dr. Paul Pfurtscheller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Sponge?

A vintage sponge can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $595, while the lowest priced sells for $29 and the highest can go for as much as $18,713.