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What is the difference between antique and vintage?
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Antique is usually defined as being over 100 years old. Vintage is a bit more subjective, with some saying anything over 20 years old is vintage, while others state something must be over 50 years old to be considered vintage.
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
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Mario Bellini Set of Six 'CAB 413' Dining Chairs in Unusual Dark Blue Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of six armchairs model 'CAB 413', leather, plastic, Italy, 1979
The iconic ‘CAB’ chair was designed by Mario Bellini in 1979. Conceptually new was the...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Vidalenta Outdoor Green Armchair by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contemporary Vidalenta armchair designed by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina, conceived as part of the Vidalenta outdoor collection. With its inviting, enveloping silhouette and refined...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Six 'Cab' Chairs in Red Brown Leather
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of six 'cab' dining chairs, model '412', leather, plastic, Italy, design 1980 Beautiful set of 'Cab' dining chairs chairs in luxurious reddish brown le...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather
Patricia Urquiola 4 Piece "Beam" Sectional Sofa for Cassina, Italian Modern
By Patricia Urquiola, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2016 for Cassina, this exceptional four-piece Beam sectional sofa represents one of the most innovative upholstered seating systems of contemporary I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Steel
Cassina 2‑Seat Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti, Italy, 1990
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A beautifully proportioned two‑seat sofa designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina in 1990, reflecting the enduring influence of mid‑century Italian design. Magistretti, o...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Sixteen 'Cab' Chairs in Red Brown Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of sixteen 'cab' dining chairs, model '412', leather, plastic, Italy, design 1976
Beautiful set of 'Cab' dining chairs chairs in luxurious reddish bro...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
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Pair Chinese Burl Hardwood Sculptures of Boys on Buffalo, Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful pair of Chinese carved hardwood burl figures of boys riding on buffalo, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China.
The pair of charming sculpture are each carved from a sing...
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Hardwood, Burl
Pair Empire Style Malachite Obelisks with Ormolu Mounts, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A classic and elegant pair of Empire Style malachite and malachite veneer obelisks with ormolu mounts, 20th century, France.
The tall obelisks of typical form, with a gently tapered...
Category
20th Century French Empire Revival Obelisks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Vintage Nepalese Tripod Incense Burner with Makara Design, 1950s
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive vintage Nepalese parcel gilt copper repoussé "Makara" tripod incense burner, mid 20th century, circa 1950's, Nepal.
The fantastic and dramatic large tripod ce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Japanese Kamakura Bori Lacquer Presentation Box, Showa Era, mid 20th century
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive Japanese red lacquered Kamakura-bori inscribed presentation box, featuring peony, Showa Era, mid 20th century, Japan.
The low box and cover carved with a bold and stri...
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Lacquer
Materials
Softwood, Lacquer
Tokuda Yasokichi I Kutani "Poppies" Vase, Meiji or Taisho Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Japanese Kutani ware "Poppies" bottle vase by Tokuda Yasokichi I (1873 - 1956), Meiji to Taisho Period, circa 1915, Japan.
The attractive vase is decorated with a bold d...
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Vintage 1910s Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Satsuma Wisteria Vase by Gyukuzan (Chin Jukan XII), Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite small Japanese Satsuma vase with a trailing wisteria design, signed Gyokuzan (Chin Jukan XII, b. 1835 - d. 1906), Meiji Period, late 19th century (between 1874 and 1897)...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Small Satsuma Butterfly Vase by Kinzan, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite small Japanese Satsuma vase decorated with butterflies, signed Kinzan, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
The small vase is delicately and meticulously painted with desig...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
