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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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Vintage Lucite Flower Sculpture
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage lucite flower sculpture. The flower, leaves, and base have a frosted finish with a clear lucite stem. A wonderful sculpture accent. Co...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Acrylic
The Queen of Pears Terracotta Head Vase
Located in Milan, IT
A sculptural large head vase in terracotta, defined by serene facial features and a crown of pears rising above the rim for a distinctive figurative accent. Its expressive form bring...
Category
2010s Italian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$1,095 / item
Cast Iron "Naughty Nellie" Woman Boot Jack
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage cast iron "naughty nellie" boot jack in the shape of a reclining woman.
Measures 3.75"W x 9"D x 2.25"H
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Diskometal Vase by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Bottle-shaped Diskometal Vase designed by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen in the 1940s.
* Bottle-shaped metal vase
* Designer: Ellen Schlanbusch
* Manufacturer: Just An...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Metal
Flavio Poli Murano Glass Ashtray, Green, Sculptural Design, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous green ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano sommerso glass. Made in Italy. So rare to find it in this color.
The item is in excellent condition witho...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca & wood, Mexico, circa 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb jewelry box designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. A beautiful item to display i...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Shell, Abalone, Alpaca, Wood
