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What is the difference between antique and antic?
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The difference between antique and antic is that the words have completely different meanings, even though they look similar. Antique is the term for items that are more than 100 years old. You may see it used as a noun or an adjective. On the other hand, an antic is an outrageous prank or joke, usually performed for comic effect. Explore a variety of antique furniture, jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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Rochard Panther Art Deco
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco panther circa 1930.
Spelter sculpture with black patina on a marble base, signed R. Rochard for Irénée Félix René Rochard.
In perfect condition.
Length: 65 cm
Width: 14 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
$2,373
Shorebreak Series Free Form Hand Made Vase I
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Torn edges, cream and white matt and and texture glazes
Each piece is hand coiled stoneware clay. Fired multiple times and ways to create One of Kind Vessel.covered in custom sl...
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2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Round Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Round Pewter Vase on foot made by Just Andersen in the 1930s.
* Round pewter vase on foot.
* Designer: Just Andersen
* Style: 1728
* Year: 1935
* Condition: Fair vintage condition....
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pewter
Pedestal Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Pedestal Pewter Vase made by Just Andersen in the 1920s.
* Fan-shaped pewter vase on square foot.
* Designer: Just Andersen
* Manufacturer: Just Andersen
* Model: 1281
* Ye...
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pewter
Set of Eight Antique Dutch Delft Plates Hand Painted Landscape Scene Circa 1780
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
This exceptional set of eight Dutch Delft plates was hand painted circa 1780, each one capturing a richly imagined rural landscape with timeless charm.
Painted in a vivid palette of ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Delft
Marcello Furlan Murano Art Glass Picture Frame, Italy circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and striking work of Murano artistry, this stunning picture frame was designed by Marcello Furlan for L.I.P. and handcrafted in Italy in 1989. Sculpted from richly hued amethy...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
