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Native American Yakama Basket
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Natural Fiber
Native American Cochiti Painted Drum
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Cochiti painted drum with painted ends, turquoise painted sides made of Hereford
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Wood
Native American Cochiti Painted Drum
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Wood
Native American Cochiti Painted Drum
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Wood
Native American Pueblo Painted Drum
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Wood
Native American Cree Beaded Gauntlets
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large pair of Native American beaded Cree gauntlets. Featuring five multicolored flowers and zigzag
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Leather, Beads
Native American Papago Basket
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Native American Southwest Pow Wow Drum
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Wood
Native American Imbricated Klickitat Basket
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Natural Fiber
Native American Pueblo Pictorial Drum
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Pueblo Indian pictorial drum of cottonwood log with rawhide. One side having horse
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Hide, Wood
Native American Mono Basket
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and
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20th Century American Native American Objects
Materials
Reed
Beaded Native American Yakima Dress
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Yakama Indian dress with fully beaded cape, same both sides. Brain/smoked tanned
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Hide, Leather, Beads
Native American Shoshone Beaded Belt Strip
By Shoshone Native American Indian
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Beads
Native American Tomahawk
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and
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Early 20th Century American Native American Objects
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Metal
19th Century Native American Nez Perce Beaded Belt
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian
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Antique Early 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Beads
Colorful Native American Pueblo Drums
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian
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20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Hide, Wood
Native American Coeur d Alene Tribe Pow Wow Drum
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Wood
Native American Sioux Fully Beaded Moccasins
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Hide, Leather, Beads
Native American Pipe and Bag
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and
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Antique Late 18th Century American Native American Objects
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Stone
Pair of Papago Platters
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Natural Fiber
Circa 1900 Pair of Northwest Coast Totems
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian
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Antique Early 1900s American Native American Native American Objects
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Cedar
Pair of Papago Basketry Dolls
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Natural Fiber
Blackfoot Native American Dress
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old
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Vintage 1920s American Native American Native American Objects
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Beads
Hupa/Yurok Basketry Bowl
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Natural Fiber
Hupa/Yurok Hat Basket
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Natural Fiber
Maidu Cone Burden Basket
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Natural Fiber
Alaskan Basketry Jar
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Natural Fiber
Papago Basketry Bowl
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Natural Fiber
Hupa/Yurok Hat Basket
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Natural Fiber
Tsimishian Lidded Basket
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our
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20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Natural Fiber
Tsimshian Lidded Basket
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American
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20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Natural Fiber
Cheyenne Native American Dress
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our
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Antique 1870s American Native American Native American Objects
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Shell
Plateau Beaded Cuffs
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Beads
Alaskan Lidded Basket
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Natural Fiber
Alaskan Lidded Basket
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Papago Pictorial Basket
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Papago pictorial basket. Featuring four "gunfighter" pictorials around body with
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Natural Fiber
Inuit Lidded Basket
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Alaskan Eskimo Lidded Basket
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Eskimo Lidded Basket
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Natural Fiber
Eskimo Lidded Basket
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Natural Fiber
Alaskan Lidded Basket
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Natural Fiber
Pair Papago Basketry Dolls
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Alaskan Lidded Basket
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Natural Fiber
Pair of Native American Yakama Dolls
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and
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Early 20th Century American Native American Objects
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Grasscloth
Native American Blackfeet Bead Strip
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of
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1990s American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Beads
1930s Native American Ojibwe Snowshoes
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
1950s Native American Bear Snowshoes
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Wood
Chippewa Quilled Birch Bark Basket
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Other
Ute Sheep Horn Spoon, circa 1870
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Horn
Small Beaded Washoe Basket
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old
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Vintage 1910s American Native American Native American Objects
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Beads
Native American Pueblo Drum
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Pueblo Indian drum. Featuring blackened stretched hide on top and bottom. Sides
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Wood
Menominee Bandolier
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Fabric, Beads
Doug Lafortune Sr. Salish Carved Wood and Abalone TOTEM Pole
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from
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Vintage 1950s American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Cedar
Pair of Nuu-chah-nulth Model Totems
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and
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Vintage 1910s Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Cedar
Pair of Nuu-Chah-Nulth Model Totems
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range
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Vintage 1920s Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Cedar
Aleut Open Weave Basket
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
19th Century Northern Plains Hair Drop
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Beads, Feathers
Native American Muslin Ghost Dance Shield
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Hide, Wood
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- What is the history of Dansk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024The history of Dansk began with the American couple Ted and Martha Nierenberg. They founded the business in 1954, initially working out of the garage of their Great Neck, Long Island, home. From there, they marketed their serveware, tables, decorative objects and other products largely in the United States. They had a secret weapon: Jens Quistgaard.
After demonstrating artistic talent at a young age, the Copenhagen native was gifted a forge and anvil so that he could work in his mother's kitchen. Later, Quistgaard spent years learning from local artisans how to produce wood, metal, ceramic and glass models. His career path solidified during his apprenticeship as a silversmith with the legendary Danish silver firm Georg Jensen.
The Nierenbergs discovered the sculptor and designer on their honeymoon, which they'd spent in Europe searching for top-quality goods that might form the basis of a business. After they hired Quistgaard and launched Dansk, their products swiftly came to epitomize the best of accessible Scandinavian design for mid-century American consumers, who fell for the firm's staved-teak salad bowls, colorful casseroles and stainless-steel flatware, all of which managed to look handmade despite being mass-produced. The long-distance relationship flourished for 30 years, during which millions of Quistgaard pieces were manufactured in the company's factories. The designs for Quistgaard's Købenstyle line and other collections during the mid-1950s were revolutionary, with bowls built like barrels and charming, lightweight monochrome tableware in enameled steel.
Explore a large selection of Dansk designs on 1stDibs. - What is the history of Gucci?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024The history of Gucci begins in 1921, when Guccio Gucci opened a leather goods shop in Florence, Italy. In 1938, he brought three of his sons (Aldo, Vasco and Rodolfo) into the business and expanded it to Rome and later Milan.
In the mid-1930s, a League of Nations embargo against Italy pushed Gucci to experiment with alternatives to imported leather. Its woven hemp fabric from Naples, adorned with the brand's signature diamond print, was a hit, especially among A-list celebrities. The use of bamboo for handles and locks originated after World War II, when leather and metal were in short supply. In 1947, the founder used the incredibly durable material for the first time in his Gucci Bamboo bag. In 1953, just 15 days after opening his first store on New York's 5th Avenue, Guccio passed away at 72.
The early 1970s saw store openings in Tokyo and Hong Kong, but by the late 1980s, Gucci was floundering. Rodolfo Gucci took charge in 1982, but family drama and lawsuits ensued. In 1993, Rodolfo's son, Maurizio, transferred his shares in the company to Investcorp, ending the family's involvement in Gucci. Dawn Mello, then-president of Bergdorf Goodman, joined as creative director in 1989. But it was Tom Ford, who took over as creative director in 1994, who ultimately revived the brand.
The new millennium brought new ownership and a more toned-down vision from Frida Giannini, who became sole creative director in 2006. Alessandro Michele was named creative director in 2015, and the storied brand took a giant leap forward. Michele exited Gucci in 2022 and was eventually replaced by Sabato De Sarno.
On 1stDibs, shop vintage Gucci bags, clothing and accessories. - What is the history of Kartell?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The history of Kartell starts with an Italian chemical engineer named Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri. The couple founded Kartell in Milan as an industrial design firm, producing utilitarian items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. Even as companies like Olivetti and Vespa were making Italian design popular in the 1950s, typewriters and scooters were relatively costly, and Castelli and Ferrieri wanted to provide Italian consumers with affordable, stylish goods. They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures and kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. Kartell achieved international recognition for its innovative work in 1972, when a landmark exhibition curated by Emilio Ambasz called "Italy: The New Domestic Landscape" opened at New York's Museum of Modern Art. Castelli and Ferrieri sold Kartell to Claudio Luti, their son-in-law, in 1988, and since then, Luti has expanded the company's roster of designers. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Kartell furniture.
- What is the history of Wedgwood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Wedgwood is a fine china and porcelain manufacturer. Established in 1759 by Josiah Wedgwood in England, Wedgwood is known for its unglazed stoneware that features contrasting colors. Find a variety of Wedgwood fine china from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are amphorae in history?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Historically, amphorae are vessels made of pottery that feature elongated bodies and curved handles on either side of their necks. The Ancient Greeks used amphorae to store grain and liquids like oil, milk and wine. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of amphorae.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024The history of DeLaneau watches can be traced back to Biel, Switzerland. Rolf and Yolanda Tschudin established the company in 1949 with the principle of providing outstanding timepieces for women. In the ensuing decades, the company moved toward a more modern approach, favoring sophisticated and unconventional designs. The company, which largely produces what are known as jewelry watches, earned the title "Jeweler of Watches.” In 2001, DeLaneau moved to Geneva, opened its own enameling atelier and expanded its design capabilities. In 2004, it collaborated with famed manufacturer Christophe Claret to launch its tourbillon complication for women's watches and debuted three-dimensional dial structures in 2006. In 2010, DeLaneau opened a boutique in Geneva. A few years later, the brand was awarded the Prix de la Montre Dame at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. DeLaneau was purchased by Luna Management in 2017. Find a range of DeLaneau watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024The history of Hampden watches starts in 1866. That's when Donald J. Mozart established the Mozart Watch Company in Providence, Rhode Island. A year later, he renamed his business the New York Watch Company and moved his workshop to Springfield, Massachusetts. After a brief hiatus in the 1870s, the company reopened as the Hampden Watch Company and subsequently relocated to Canton, Ohio, in 1888. During the 19th century, Hampden became well-known for its elegant gold-filled pocket watches. During the 1920s, Hampden merged with another Canton-based watchmaker to form the Dueber-Hampden Watch Company. The new company briefly produced wristwatches and pocket watches but suffered financial difficulties and ultimately closed in 1927. Explore a collection of Hampden watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024The history of Fratelli Toso begins in 1854, when the six Toso brothers and their father, Pietro, founded a glassworks on the island of Murano in Italy. Early on, the company focused on producing practical glassware, such as apothecary jars. However, within 10 years, it was producing more ornamental pieces like chandeliers. Following Pietro's death in 1862, his sons took control of the business. In the early 20th century, the glassworks started to focus on manufacturing art glass, selling under the name Antica Vetreria Fratelli Toso. During World War I, the company temporarily relocated to Liverno and then resumed operations in Murano in 1924. Later in the 20th century, Pietro's sons assumed ownership of the company. After facing economic hardships and internal disputes in the 1970s, the company was divided into Antica Vetreria Fratelli Toso and Fratelli Toso International. The latter company closed in 1981 due to bankruptcy, but Antica Vetreria Fratelli Toso continues to produce Murano glass today under the guidance of Pietro's descendants. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Fratelli Toso art glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The history of Phoenix Glass began with the founding of the company in Monaca, Pennsylvania, in 1880. Initially, the company produced only shades for oil and glass lamps, but its offerings gradually expanded to include a wide range of lighting fixtures. By the end of the 1890s, the company had earned acclaim for its colored glassware, including its mother of pearl glass, which it received a patent for in 1885. In 1933, Phoenix unveiled its Sculpted Art Glass, which was blown into specially designed molds to eliminate lines. The popular Sculpted Art Glass line remained in production through 1958. In 1970, Anchor Hocking purchased Phoenix Glass, leading to the end of the Phoenix brand. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Phoenix glassware.
- What is the history of Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.
Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture. - 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024The history of the cantilever chair dates back to 1926. It was then that Mart Stam created a sketch of a new idea for a chair on the back of a dinner napkin at a cocktail party. His drawing inspired Ludwig Mies van der Rohe to create his own version of the chair. This led to a legal battle between the two. Other designers, such as Marcel Breuer, began experimenting with the cantilever design, and today, many manufacturers continue to employ the cantilever design in their pieces. Explore a large collection of cantilever chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The history of Dresden Porcelain began with the founding of Sächsische Porzellanmanufaktur Dresden by Carl-Johann Gottlob Thieme in 1872 in the city of Freital, Saxony. During the decades that followed, his son-in-law Carl August Kuntzsch joined the company and pioneered the process of adding ornate floral ornamentation to porcelain. When Thieme died in 1912, Kuntzsch took up the reins of Dresden Porcelain. The company saw a decline during World War I and II. During the period after the Second World War, the Soviet Union gradually assumed control of Dresden Porcelain, renaming it VEB Sächsische Porzellan-Manufaktur Dresden. The reunification of Germany in 1990 allowed the company to return to private ownership. A French investor group purchased it in 1991 and then sold it to the Dresden IPV group, led by art patron Jürgen Wegener, in 1993. Gunther Seifert and Klaus-Peter Arnold bought out the group following its bankruptcy in 1998, only to resell it to Geschwister Hillebrand GmbH in 2005. Explore a selection of Dresden Porcelain on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024The history of Fred jewelry began when Fred Samuel moved from Argentina to Paris for an apprenticeship and later opened his own jewelry shop in 1936. Samuel was known for his casual yet sophisticated style, working with diamonds, pearls and colored gemstones. Some of his high-profile clients included Princess Grace of Monaco and the King and Queen of Nepal. The sign above his storefront on rue Royale was initially branded with the founder's full name, but during the 1940s, the "Samuel" part came down. Today, jewelry lovers commonly know the company as Fred, a brand operated by Fred Paris. In 1996, Fred Paris was acquired by luxury holding company LVMH (which went on to purchase Tiffany & Co. and Bvlgari). Fred Samuel died in 2006, but Fred Paris continues his legacy in jewelry. Explore a diverse assortment of Fred Paris jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The history of Louis Vuitton began in 1854 when Louis Vuitton opened a shop on rue Neuve des Capucines in Paris. He started off packing valuables for wealthy clients and went on to design steamer trunks for travel. In 1896, the company introduced its still-famous monogram print, and it continued to produce bags and luggage for the next 100 years. When Marc Jacobs took over as creative director in 1997, he created the first ready-to-wear line for Louis Vuitton. During the 2000s and 2010s, the brand introduced a number of iconic handbag designs, including the Multicolore and the Twist. Shop a collection of Louis Vuitton pieces from some of the world's best boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The history of Bitossi pottery began in 1926, when Guido Bitossi founded his shop in Montelupo Fiorentino, near Florence, Italy. He descended from a long line of artisans, including painters, sculptors and potters. His son Londi became the creative director of Bitossi in 1946 and was responsible for introducing the colorful glazes that Bitossi has become famous for during his 50-year tenure. During the 1950s, Ettore Sottsass began to design unique pieces for Bitossi, and his geometric bowls and vases redefined the art form of pottery and set major trends during the mid-century period. After Londi Bitossi stepped down, a new generation of the family took over, with Guido's granddaughter Cinzia Bitossi serving as artistic director and his great-granddaughter Ginevra Bocin acting as CEO. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Bitossi pottery.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024The history of Henkel-Harris starts in Winchester, Virginia. There, married couple Carroll and Mary Henkel and their friend John Harris signed a lease for a building and began handcrafting furniture in 1946. The trio worked together until Harris departed the business in 1956. Carroll spent time on the road, introducing their wood furnishings to retailers, while Mary oversaw the growing operations. Within a few years, Henkel-Harris had outgrown its manufacturing facilities. This led the Henkels to build a new facility in Winchester. The work was completed in 1963. The furniture maker continued to enjoy success until Carroll died in 1969. Mary, now the sole owner, expanded the business into the European market. To attract new employees, she offered to pay college tuition for those who wished to attend night school. Soon, she had a team of more than 90 carpenters and finishers working to meet the ever-increasing demand for Henkel-Harris pieces. Within two decades, the company had more than 260 employees. Following Mary's death, the Gum family assumed ownership of Henkel-Harris but kept the manufacturing processes that had made Henkel-Harris a trusted name in the American furniture market intact. Shop a variety of Henkel-Harris furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is the history of H. Stern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The history of H. Stern begins with Hans Stern, who fled with his parents to Rio de Janeiro at the onset of World War II. There, he landed a job working for the precious stone and mineral exporter Cristab, regularly visiting mines on horseback. At the remote mines of Minas Gerais in southeastern Brazil, he cultivated relationships with many of the miners, developing professional connections that would endure for decades. He also developed a fascination with the colorful semi-precious stones found in the area. In 1945, he started his own company, H. Stern, with the goal of marketing Brazilian gemstones. Though the company began as a trader in gemstones, it soon expanded to jewelry, with Stern assembling and training a team of young jewelers. In 1949, H. Stern opened its first jewelry shop in Rio de Janeiro. During the 1980s, the brand debuted its first celebrity collaboration with French actress Catherine Deneuve. By the mid-1990s, the company was opening stores abroad and selling jewelry at international department stores. Today, the company is run by Stern's son, Roberto, who has introduced a broad range of new collections and styles. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of H. Stern jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024The history of Kartell furniture begins with Italian chemical engineer Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri. They founded the company in 1949 as an industrial design firm, producing items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures, kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. The affordability and infinite range of styles and hues won devotees of Kartell’s ingenious designs for juicers, dustpans and dish racks. Kartell designer Gino Colombini was responsible for many of these early products, including the KS 1146 Bucket, which won the Compasso d’Oro prize in 1955. Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. In 1972, Kartell achieved international recognition for its innovative work when a landmark exhibition curated by Emilio Ambasz called “Italy: The New Domestic Landscape” opened at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. In 1988, Castelli and Ferrieri sold Kartell to Claudio Luti, their son-in-law, who has expanded the company’s roster of designers. Shop a collection of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024The history of Garrard watches began with master silversmith George Wickes, who founded the company in 1735 and quickly gained a regal platform with patronage from Frederick, Prince of Wales. The company underwent a range of name changes and shifts in leadership over the years, with Robert Garrard becoming a partner in 1792. He assumed sole control of the firm a decade later and eventually passed the company down to his sons: James, Sebastian and Robert Garrard II. It would remain in the Garrard family until 1946 with the death of Robert's great-grandson. Garrard Co. Ltd. registered its current name in 1909. Despite a temporary merger and relocation with Asprey, the firm still operates out of its original location on Albermarle Street in London. Garrard created silver, tableware and decorative objects for the royal family, as well as the Crown Jewels for a range of coronations, beginning with King Edward VII in 1902. The company parted ways with the royal family in 2017 but continues to produce watches and jewelry. Find a collection of watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024The history of watch straps begins with the introduction of wristwatches during the 19th century. Early watches featured metal bands secured by pins or rivets that fit into drilled holes. By the late 19th century, watchmakers had discovered genuine leather to be a comfortable, more flexible alternative to metal, especially for soldiers who needed timepieces to wear on the battlefield. Gradually, throughout the early 20th century, this innovation became common in watches intended for civilians as well. During the 1930s, some designers revisited the concept of the all-metal watch, devising a slimmer, easier-to-fasten metal bracelet. As consumers became interested in metal watches, makers developed stretchy mesh expansion bands that eliminated the need for size adjustments. Then 1973 brought the advent of the NATO strap, a heavy-duty canvas band originally designed for the British military that would become popular for all types of watches. The scuba-diving craze of the 1990s led to the development of rubber watch straps that could withstand the effects of water better than leather. Watch designers have continued experimenting with new materials, such as straps crafted out of Perlon, a type of braided nylon, carbon fiber, silicone and more. Find a large selection of watches on 1stDibs.
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