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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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Antique handpainted Swedish Dala horse from 1920s by Nils Olsson, Nusnäs
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
An authentic hand-carved Dala horse by Nils Olsson, produced in the 1920s in the village of Nusnäs, the historic center of Sweden's most iconic folk art tradition.
Hand-carved from ...
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Pine
Demetre Chiparus 'Echo' Sculpture, Spelter & Onyx, Art Deco, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
An exceptional French Art Deco sculpture by renowned sculptor Demetre Chiparus (1886–1947), titled Echo, created during the 1920s. This highly sought-after model depicts a graceful y...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Wooden Box, France, 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Decorative carved wooden box, France, 1970s.
An elegant wooden box crafted in a traditional style with a striking faceted geometric design. Its domed lid is topped with a conical ha...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
French 17th Century Weathered Carved Oak Christ Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice carved oak fragment of a Christ figure with a strong expression. Beautiful weathered , France circa 1600-1700. Weathered, and losses. Measurement with the base
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Antique 17th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Pair of Natural Sea Shells on Mid-Century Swedish Skultuna Brass Candlesticks
Located in Valencia, VC
Pair of Monumental Sea Shells on Swedish Skultuna Brass Candlesticks
An unusual and highly decorative pair of monumental natural Giant Tun sea shells (Tonna galea) mounted on Swedis...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Organic Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Brass
Diskometal Rabbit Sculpture designed by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Diskometal rabbit sculpture designed by Just Andersen in the early 1930s.
* Rabbit sculpture in diskometal
* Designer: Just Andersen
* Model: 1515
* Year: 1933
* Condition: Fair vin...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Busts
Materials
Metal
