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What can you do with a porthole?

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What can you do with a porthole?
Portholes were used as windows in ships to let light and air in. Now, a porthole could be used as nautical-inspired decor, repurposed into a statement table or other piece of furniture, or even reused as a window in your home. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique portholes from top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for Brass Porthole on 1stDibs
Ship's Brass Porthole Window, 1980's
Located in Nantucket, MA
A nautical brass porthole window with a swing plate from a decommissioned ship. One hinged side
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Late 20th Century Industrial Nautical Objects

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Brass

Brass Porthole Table
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships porthole table. Meticulously polished and lacquered authentic ships porthole that
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Vintage 1950s European Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Brass Porthole
Located in Norwell, MA
Large authentic brass ship's porthole with one bolt and a scalloped edge. Glass has imperfections
Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Smith London Nautical Maritime Ships Wheel Brass Porthole Wall Clock 25"
Located in Dayton, OH
framed in a brass porthole. White face with Roman numerals. Made in India. Prestige Quartz battery
Category

Late 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Porthole from a Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished boat porthole with hinged door with two latches. Great nautical relic. Clear glass
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Vintage 1940s North American Nautical Objects

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Brass

Solid Brass Catboat Porthole Table
Located in Norwell, MA
Catboat oval brass porthole. Solid brass porthole from a catboat that has been polished and
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Vintage 1920s North American End Tables

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Brass

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