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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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1960s, Gorgeous Green Vase by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous green vase By Flavio Poli in Murano glass. Mouth blown. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition.
Dimension:
10,23 x 3,93 x 9,05 H inches
cm 26 cm x cm 10 ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Original Travertine Fish Sculpture by Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original big travertine fish sculpture by Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli. The item is in excellent condition. Made in Italy.
Dimension:
4,33 w x 1,18 D x 3,93 H inches
L 11 cm x ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Unusual lying Flower vase vienna around 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
Unusual lying Flower vase vienna around 1970s
Original condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
1970s Gorgeous Green Vase by Ind. Vetraria Valdarnese. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous green vase by Industria Vetraria Valdarnese, mouth-blown glass and handmade. Made in Italy. This vase is in excellent condition. Made in Italy.
Vase diameter 7,87 x 9,...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Russian Hand Carved Rhodonite Elephant Figurine Faberge Manner
Located in Queens, NY
A naturally hand carved rhodonite figurine. The figurine is made in the shape of an elephant, set with gemstone eyes in gold settings. Vintage and Modern Carving, Natural Stones Figu...
Category
20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Precious Stone
Mid-Century Modern Amber Resin Bust Sculpture by Dorothy Thorpe 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is an Amber resin bust of classical sculpture by Dorothy Thorpe made circa the 1970s. The sculpture is perfectly translucent which makes the bust glow!
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Resin
