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Small 18th Century Oak Dresser Base
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
years of hard graft and use, combined with love and care. As suggested by the name the original purpose
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

Small 18th Century Oak Dresser Base
Small 18th Century Oak Dresser Base
H 30.75 in W 59.25 in D 15.25 in
Georgian 18th Century Potboard Dresser Base
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
of years and years of hard graft and use, combined with love and care. There is very little damage
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

Maple Cantilever Armchair by Phaedo
Located in Geneve, CH
: Bleached Hard Maple The Cantilever chair is a true blend of form and function, the shelf below provides
Category

2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Maple

18th century mythological Dutch Delft tile with decoration of Vertumnis & Pomona
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
splitting the bark and inserting a graft, providing sap from a different stock for the nursling. She would
Category

Antique 1740s Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Tura Aldo Italian Designer Thermos in Bamboo
By Aldo Tura
Located in Prato, Tuscany
simple but strong shape of the handle; the metal part at the top that is grafted into the bamboo is
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Pitchers

Materials

Metal

Tura Aldo Italian Designer Thermos in Bamboo
Tura Aldo Italian Designer Thermos in Bamboo
H 11.42 in W 7.09 in D 4.34 in
Ceramic Sculpture Entitled "Symphonie Minérale" by Pierre Martinon, circa 1987
By Pierre Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
can be carved out of other hard materials. He is essentially a modeller that sculpts by raising flat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Model of the Sculpture Entitled "La Citadelle" by Pierre Martinon, circa 2000
By Pierre Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
can be carved out of other hard materials. He is essentially a modeller that sculpts by raising flat
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture Entitled "La Citadelle" by Pierre Martinon, circa 2000
By Pierre Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
can be carved out of other hard materials. He is essentially a modeller that sculpts by raising flat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture Entitled "Rocher Posé" by Pierre Martinon, circa 1985
By Pierre Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
can be carved out of other hard materials. He is essentially a modeller that sculpts by raising flat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture Entitled "Entre-Deux" by Pierre Martinon, circa 1991
By Pierre Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
can be carved out of other hard materials. He is essentially a modeller that sculpts by raising flat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture Entitled "Petite musique de nuit" by Pierre Martinon, circa 1991
By Pierre Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
can be carved out of other hard materials. He is essentially a modeller that sculpts by raising flat
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Center Tables

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Custom English Oak 60" Console
H 34 in W 60 in D 14 in
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Painted two drawer draper table/ island unit, 1890. Dimensions 87 inches (221 cms) wide 27 inches (69 cms) deep 36 inches (91 cms) high.
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Antique 19th Century French Serving Tables

Materials

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H 36 in W 87 in D 27 in
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19thC Large English Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Staffordshire, GB
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Materials

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H 94.49 in W 86.23 in D 24.02 in
19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut Farmhouse Dining Table
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th century, dark-brown antique monumental French tailor’s, drapers table made of hand crafted oakwood, in good condition. The large table is detailed with a scrubbed top, compose...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Farm Tables

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Oak

Early 19th Century English Oak Dresser Base with 4 Drawers, Wooden Knobs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th Century English Oak Dresser Base with 4 Drawers, Wooden Knobs and Square Legs
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Antique 19th Century English Dressers

Materials

Oak

English 18thC Vernacular Oak Dresser Base
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1750 English 18thC Vernacular Oak Dresser Base sku 1363 We can also customise existing pieces to suit your scheme/requirements. We have our own workshop, restorers and finisher...
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Antique 18th Century Dressers

Materials

Oak

English 18thC Vernacular Oak Dresser Base
English 18thC Vernacular Oak Dresser Base
H 31.11 in W 70.48 in D 20.08 in
English Country House Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful large early 19th C English country house painted dresser base with a scrubbed pine top. 1820. Reference: 8136 Dimensions 108.5 inches (276 cms) Wide 19.5 inches (50 cms) ...
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Antique 19th Century English George III Sideboards

Materials

Pine

English Country House Dresser Base
English Country House Dresser Base
H 37 in W 108.5 in D 19.5 in
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Antique Early 19th Century Serving Tables

Materials

Elm, Fruitwood

Large Kitchen Preparation Table
Large Kitchen Preparation Table
H 31 in W 102 in D 32 in
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English George III 1800s Oak Dresser Base with Three Drawers and Arching Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Brass

Early 19th Century oak dresser base from the Georgian period
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality early 19th Century oak dresser, the rectangular top above a selection of six oak lined graduated drawers with turned brass handles, flanked either side by hinged cup...
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Antique 1810s British Georgian Dressers

Materials

Oak

English Georgian Period 18th Century Oak Buffet with Carved Arching Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Buffets

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Brass

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Monolith Slab by Phaedo
By Phaedo
Located in London, GB
. Available Woods: Ash, Black Walnut, Cherry, Hard Maple, White Oak Hand-rubbed Oil Finishes: Ash
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash, Cherry, Oak, Walnut

Monolith Slab by Phaedo
Monolith Slab by Phaedo
H 16 in W 60 in D 30 in
Cantilever Bench by Phaedo
By Phaedo
Located in London, GB
the overall balance of the piece. Available woods: ash, black walnut, cherry, hard maple, white
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Ash, Cherry, Oak, Walnut

Cantilever Bench by Phaedo
Cantilever Bench by Phaedo
H 35 in W 84 in D 18 in
Monolith Ladderback Chair Set of 4 by Phaedo
By Phaedo
Located in London, GB
is available in an assortment of colors. Available Woods: Ash, Black Walnut, Cherry, Hard Maple
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Cherry, Oak, Walnut

Cantilever Arm Bench by Phaedo
By Phaedo
Located in London, GB
the overall balance of the piece. Available Woods: Ash, Black Walnut, Cherry, Hard Maple, White
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Ash, Cherry, Oak, Walnut

Cantilever Arm Bench by Phaedo
Cantilever Arm Bench by Phaedo
H 35 in W 84 in D 18 in
Bleached Cantilever Arm Chair by Phaedo
By Phaedo
Located in London, GB
Walnut, Cherry, Hard Maple, White Oak Hand-rubbed Oil Finishes: Ash - Natural, Whitened, Grey Wash
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Cherry, Oak, Walnut

Cantilever Arm Chair by Phaedo
By Phaedo
Located in London, GB
Walnut, Cherry, Hard Maple, White Oak Hand-rubbed Oil Finishes: Ash - Natural, Whitened, Grey Wash
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Cherry, Oak, Walnut

Cantilever Arm Chair by Phaedo
Cantilever Arm Chair by Phaedo
H 35 in W 20 in D 18 in
Monolith Ladderback Chair by Phaedo
By Phaedo
Located in London, GB
is available in an assortment of colors. Available Woods: Ash, Black Walnut, Cherry, Hard Maple
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Cherry, Oak, Walnut

Small Georgian Oak Dresser Base
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
consequence of years and years of hard graft and use, combined with love and care. There is very little
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Small Georgian Oak Dresser Base
Small Georgian Oak Dresser Base
H 29.75 in W 54 in D 17 in
Small 18th Century Oak Dresser Base
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
patina which is a consequence of years and years of hard graft and use, combined with love and care
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Small 18th Century Oak Dresser Base
Small 18th Century Oak Dresser Base
H 28.5 in W 60.75 in D 17.5 in
Small Georgian Oak Potboard Dresser Base
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
of years and years of hard graft and use, combined with love and care. There is very little damage
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Noble Royal Hanger
By Japanese Studio
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
, which has a classical feel. It is a perfect match for the wood. The "pseudo-hojozu" or "graft" on the
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2010s Japanese French Provincial Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron

Noble Royal Hanger
Noble Royal Hanger
H 63 in W 33.47 in D 17.72 in
Bay Harbor
By Matthias Fischer
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
artistic career. The isolation and remoteness taught Matthias early on a self-preservation through hard
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sculpture Entitled "La Vénus de Vergigny" by Pierre Martinon, circa 2007
By Pierre Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
can be carved out of other hard materials. He is essentially a modeller that sculpts by raising flat
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture Entitled "Tensions" by Pierre Martinon, circa 1993
By Pierre Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
carved out of other hard materials. He is essentially a modeller that sculpts by raising flat surfaces
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture Entitled "Apesanteur" by Pierre Martinon, circa 1990
By Pierre Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
can be carved out of other hard materials. He is essentially a modeller that sculpts by raising flat
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture Entitled "Elegance" by Pierre Martinon, circa 1987
By Pierre Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
can be carved out of other hard materials. He is essentially a modeller that sculpts by raising flat
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture Entitled "Par devers soi" by Pierre Martinon, circa 1995
By Pierre Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
can be carved out of other hard materials. He is essentially a modeller that sculpts by raising flat
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Small Georgian Oak Potboard Dresser Base
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
consequence of years and years of hard graft and use, combined with love and care. There is very little
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Ash, Oak

American Flag
By Matthias Fischer
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Matthias early on a self-preservation through hard work and perseverance. Fischer remembers those times
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Ceramic Sculpture Entitled "Roche à Emporter" by Pierre Martinon, circa 1988
By Pierre Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
carved out of other hard materials. He is essentially a modeller that sculpts by raising flat surfaces
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture Entitled "Bascule" by Pierre Martinon, circa 1994
By Pierre Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
can be carved out of other hard materials. He is essentially a modeller that sculpts by raising flat
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture Entitled "Déchainée" by Pierre Martinon, circa 2009
By Pierre Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
the same exacting lines that can be carved out of other hard materials. He is essentially a modeller
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture Entitled "Ascendante" by Pierre Martinon, circa 1989
By Pierre Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
can be carved out of other hard materials. He is essentially a modeller that sculpts by raising flat
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture Entitled " Odyssee" by Pierre Martinon, circa 1995
By Pierre Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
can be carved out of other hard materials. He is essentially a modeller that sculpts by raising flat
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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Hard Graft For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the hard graft you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, wood and oak, every hard graft was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a hard graft, we have 5 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hard graft, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A hard graft made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. A well-made hard graft has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pierre Martinon and Aldo Tura are consistently popular.

How Much is a Hard Graft?

Prices for a hard graft can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $527 and can go as high as $16,642, while the average can fetch as much as $8,876.