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19 Th Century Folk Art

Set of three brutalist carved wood column France XIX th century.
Set of three brutalist carved wood column France XIX th century.

Set of three brutalist carved wood column France XIX th century.

$634Sale Price / set|67% Off

H 34.65 in W 10.24 in D 11.82 in

Set of three brutalist carved wood column France XIX th century.

By Brancusi

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Set of three Brutalist carved wooden columns dating from the 19th century. French folk art. Varying

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Antique 1880s French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Weathervane Horse and Gentleman
19th Century Weathervane Horse and Gentleman

19th Century Weathervane Horse and Gentleman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very nice late 19 TH Century weathervane, the patina is so much nicer in person, it is made with

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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Antique Wooden Lay Figure or Mannequin
Antique Wooden Lay Figure or Mannequin

Antique Wooden Lay Figure or Mannequin

$2,103

H 6.3 in W 2.37 in D 0.79 in

Antique Wooden Lay Figure or Mannequin

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Exceptional small Wooden Artist Mannequin Model from Italy, 19 th Century, very fine sculpting of

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fruitwood

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An oil on canvas painting of hunters with their dogs
An oil on canvas painting of hunters with their dogs

An oil on canvas painting of hunters with their dogs

By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker

Located in Miami, FL

An oil on canvas painting of hunters with their dogs

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Antique 19th Century German Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Solid Teak Carved  Burmese Elephant Sculpture
Solid Teak Carved  Burmese Elephant Sculpture

Solid Teak Carved Burmese Elephant Sculpture

Unavailable

H 13 in W 25 in D 8 in

Solid Teak Carved Burmese Elephant Sculpture

Located in San Francisco, CA

Solid teak elephant from a single piece of wood mounted on a bronze base. Remnants of gold on the forehead. Wonderful reclining position demonstrated is quite unusual. Trunk position...

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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Pair of Antique Teak Wood Doors from India
Pair of Antique Teak Wood Doors from India

Pair of Antique Teak Wood Doors from India

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H 36 in W 28 in D 1.5 in

Pair of Antique Teak Wood Doors from India

Located in Brooklyn, NY

accents. 19 th century. from Rajisthan . priced for the pair, free shipping within the continental U.S.A.

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Antique 19th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures

Rare Nupe Ewer Nigeria African Islamic Art Metal work
Rare Nupe Ewer Nigeria African Islamic Art Metal work

Rare Nupe Ewer Nigeria African Islamic Art Metal work

Located in London, GB

Period 19 th century Measures: Height 34 cm.

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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Staffordshire Birds
Pair of Large Staffordshire Birds

Pair of Large Staffordshire Birds

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H 13.25 in W 5.5 in D 3 in

Pair of Large Staffordshire Birds

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of large staffordshire birds with beautiful green tones.

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Antique 19th Century English Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Staffordshire roosters
Pair of Staffordshire roosters

Pair of Staffordshire roosters

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H 12 in W 9.5 in D 5 in

Pair of Staffordshire roosters

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of English Staffordshire roosters

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Antique 19th Century English Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19TH C. ORIGINAL PAINTED REVERSIBLE  PARCHEESI GAMEBOARD
19TH C. ORIGINAL PAINTED REVERSIBLE  PARCHEESI GAMEBOARD

19TH C. ORIGINAL PAINTED REVERSIBLE PARCHEESI GAMEBOARD

Located in Los Angeles, CA

REVERSABLE ORIGINAL PAINTED REVERSIBLE PARCHEESI GAMEBOARD. REDISH BROWN, BLACK AND YELLOW W/ GREAT PATINA. THE REVERSIBLE SIDE IS A CHECKERBOARD IN A BLACK AND WHITE, ALSO GREAT PAT...

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Antique 19th Century American Game Boards

Materials

Wood, Paint

Extraordinary unique primitive cabinet, 19 th French Pyrenees folk art
Extraordinary unique primitive cabinet, 19 th French Pyrenees folk art

Extraordinary unique primitive cabinet, 19 th French Pyrenees folk art

Located in leucate, FR

French Pyrenees, handmade by a folk art artist. This craftsman used certain elements of agricultural

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest German Pair of  Wooden Plaques
19th Century Black Forest German Pair of  Wooden Plaques

19th Century Black Forest German Pair of Wooden Plaques

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

An impressive pair of 19 th century German hunting trophies. One in the figure of a capricorn with

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th C Original Red& Black Painted Game Board from New England
19th C Original Red& Black Painted Game Board from New England

19th C Original Red& Black Painted Game Board from New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This original painted 19 th C game board is such wonderful colors & patina ! Great for a country

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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Game Boards

Materials

Pine

A Large British Sailor's Woolwork (woolie) Picture of the Ship
A Large British Sailor's Woolwork (woolie) Picture of the Ship

A Large British Sailor's Woolwork (woolie) Picture of the Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

/> 19 June 1877 Paid off. December 1881 Broken up at Devonport.

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Antique 19th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Antique Italian Polychromed Mannequin-Sculptured Figure
Antique Italian Polychromed Mannequin-Sculptured Figure

Antique Italian Polychromed Mannequin-Sculptured Figure

Located in Schellebelle, BE

arms, placed on a wooden guided base, Italy 19 th century, beautiful antique piece.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fruitwood

"Folk Art" Sheep, 18th-19th Ctr.
"Folk Art" Sheep, 18th-19th Ctr.

"Folk Art" Sheep, 18th-19th Ctr.

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H 21.66 in W 40.16 in D 8.67 in

"Folk Art" Sheep, 18th-19th Ctr.

Located in Kastrup, DK

"Folk Art" wooden carved sheep. Original untouched condition. Rust colored with natural patina

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

French antique  Cigar Box
French antique  Cigar Box

French antique Cigar Box

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H 9 in W 9 in D 8 in

French antique Cigar Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful French 19 th century cigar box ALL SALES ARE FINAL, STORE CREDIT OR EXCHANGE ONLY

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Antique 19th Century French More Folk Art

Materials

Brass

carved wooden eagle head
carved wooden eagle head

carved wooden eagle head

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H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 20.08 in

carved wooden eagle head

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Wall carved wooden eagle head 19 th century

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Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Miniature Wooden Rack, England 19 Th Century
Antique Miniature Wooden Rack, England 19 Th Century

Antique Miniature Wooden Rack, England 19 Th Century

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Elegant miniature rack in Beechwood, England 19 th Century, around 1960, warm and worn shine

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Antique 1860s English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Beech

Antique 19 th c eastern Earopean  Folk Art Decorative Board
Antique 19 th c eastern Earopean  Folk Art Decorative Board

Antique 19 th c eastern Earopean Folk Art Decorative Board

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Antique 19 th century Eastern Earopean folk art decorative board, handpainted.

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Antique 19th Century Romanian Folk Art Painted Furniture

19 th c Antique Toy White  Rocking Horse
19 th c Antique Toy White  Rocking Horse

19 th c Antique Toy White Rocking Horse

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H 30.32 in W 37.41 in D 13.78 in

19 th c Antique Toy White Rocking Horse

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Antique white rocking horse.

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Antique 19th Century European Regency Revival Toys

Materials

Wood, Wool

19th Century, Oil On Board, Signed "P. Bedini" (1844-1924)
19th Century, Oil On Board, Signed "P. Bedini" (1844-1924)

19th Century, Oil On Board, Signed "P. Bedini" (1844-1924)

Located in New York, NY

"ITALIAN TAVERN SCENE". 19th CENTURY, OIL ON BOARD, SIGNED LOWER RIGHT "P. BEDINI" (1844-1924

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20th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Board

TAILOR  Trade Sign
TAILOR  Trade Sign

TAILOR Trade Sign

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H 47 in W 17 in D 2.5 in

TAILOR Trade Sign

Located in Hudson, NY

steel scissors - designed in the round - hinged to work as real scissors - opens to any angle

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Antique 19th Century Signs

Materials

Metal

Fanciful Hooked Rug
Fanciful Hooked Rug

Fanciful Hooked Rug

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W 41 in L 20 in

Fanciful Hooked Rug

Located in Hudson, NY

early hooked rug of a basket of flowers
hooked with strips of early fabrics
attached to a rectangular wall board for hanging

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Antique 19th Century American Rugs

Materials

Fabric

"Penwipe" Table Rug
"Penwipe" Table Rug

"Penwipe" Table Rug

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W 60 in L 0.125 in

"Penwipe" Table Rug

Located in Hudson, NY

hooked rug with confetti pattern
ends with black-brown borders
possibly Shaker

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Antique 19th Century American Rugs

Materials

Fabric

Country Store Board
Country Store Board

Country Store Board

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H 39.75 in W 19 in D 1 in

Country Store Board

Located in Hudson, NY

19th c. country store board of listed items available
one board wide
applied trim - bottom trim gone missing for some time
lettering painted onto flat black surf...

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Antique 19th Century American Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Tumbling Block Quilt
Tumbling Block Quilt

Tumbling Block Quilt

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H 58.5 in W 54.5 in D 1 in

Tumbling Block Quilt

Located in Hudson, NY

intense hand stitched silk construction of tumbling blocks
fabric choices and placement are brilliant in this quilt
backed and applied to a wood frame for hanging

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Antique 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Town Sign
Town Sign

Town Sign

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H 13.75 in W 72.5 in D 1.5 in

Town Sign

Located in Hudson, NY

beautifully worn sign from Castleton, Vermont
traces of acid green on framing
weathered chrome yellow lettering
weathered chocolate brown background
wroug...

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Antique 19th Century American Signs

Materials

Iron

Folky Barber Pole
Folky Barber Pole

Folky Barber Pole

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H 35 in Dm 5.25 in

Folky Barber Pole

Located in Hudson, NY

fanciful turned abstract form - crusty off white painted surface - red applied painted band - advertising for a barber - found in New Hampshire

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Antique 19th Century American Signs

Materials

Metal

Red Bottle
Red Bottle

Red Bottle

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H 13 in Dm 5 in

Red Bottle

Located in New York, NY

An American Treen bottle of sublime form entirely hollowed from one single cylindrical volume of poplar. Its early original red painted surface remains beautifully aged and wholly in...

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Antique 19th Century Ceramics

Bollard in Bronze
Bollard in Bronze

Bollard in Bronze

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H 24 in Dm 13 in

Bollard in Bronze

Located in Hudson, NY

most unusual nautical bollard - in bronze instead of cast iron- hollow cast - found along the coast of maine - spectacular patina

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Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

19th Century American Massachussets Small Black Table
19th Century American Massachussets Small Black Table

19th Century American Massachussets Small Black Table

Located in Boca Raton, FL

American Folk Art Massachussets Small Black tabl with one drawer on four legs, nice polychrome

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Antique 19th Century American Side Tables

Horse/Bear Toy
Horse/Bear Toy

Horse/Bear Toy

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H 7 in W 12 in D 1 in

Horse/Bear Toy

Located in New York, NY

A folk art toy of exceptional qualities.

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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures

Excellent Massachusetts Schoolgirl Sampler, Dated 1787
Excellent Massachusetts Schoolgirl Sampler, Dated 1787

Excellent Massachusetts Schoolgirl Sampler, Dated 1787

Located in Philadelphia, PA

following, neatly ordered inscription, "Mary Fisher Born October th 19 1772 Nw Braintree." Indeed Mary was

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Antique 1780s American Folk Art Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Silk

American 48 Stars Continental Flag 19 th c
American 48 Stars Continental Flag 19 th c

American 48 Stars Continental Flag 19 th c

Located in Boca Raton, FL

American Continental 48 stars cotton flag together with a small boat flag.

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Antique 19th Century American American Craftsman Political and Patriotic...

Materials

Cotton

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Italian Mid-Century Bamboo and Rattan Serving Bar Cart or Trolley, 1970

By Franco Albini

Located in Morazzone, Varese

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Bamboo, Rattan

Fine French 1930s Silver-Plated Table Mirror by Luc Lanel for Christofle
Fine French 1930s Silver-Plated Table Mirror by Luc Lanel for Christofle

Fine French 1930s Silver-Plated Table Mirror by Luc Lanel for Christofle

By Luc Lanel, Christofle

Located in Long Island City, NY

Luc Lanel (1893-1965) for Christofle (Gallia collection) - A fine French Art Deco table mirror with a pyramidal base and two poles holding a tilting mirror. Stamped Gallia Bibliog...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Mirrors

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Silver Plate

Small 18th Century Blue-Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers
Small 18th Century Blue-Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers

Small 18th Century Blue-Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers

$1,845

H 16.74 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in

Small 18th Century Blue-Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

A small blue-painted Baroque chest of drawers with a serpentine front and three drawers, each featuring original locks and keyhole brass fittings. Beautifully restored by a conserva...

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Antique 18th Century Danish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19thc Cowden & Wilcox Decorated Crock
19thc Cowden & Wilcox Decorated Crock

19thc Cowden & Wilcox Decorated Crock

$1,895

H 11 in W 11.25 in D 9.5 in

19thc Cowden & Wilcox Decorated Crock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine decorated snow flake blue glazed Cowden & Wilcox three gallon crock is in pristine condition. This fine crock has interesting glazing and also has handles on each side.

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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Italian 17th Century Mannequin
Italian 17th Century Mannequin

Italian 17th Century Mannequin

$8,500

H 71 in W 19 in D 13 in

Italian 17th Century Mannequin

Located in Round Top, TX

A very beautiful 17th century articulating Mannequin from the Veneto region of Italy. Beautifully carved from polychromed wood with very handsome features. Mannequins such as this ...

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Antique 17th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal

$2,880 / item

H 34.5 in W 16.5 in D 28 in

Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal Sinuous forms in a captivating rhythm of deftly woven cane, evoke the dynamic flow of Assam's rivers. The collection’s namesake, the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III sword
Napoleon III sword

Napoleon III sword

$1,195

H 39.38 in W 3.94 in D 1.58 in

Napoleon III sword

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

A Napoleon III sword in gilt brass. Handle is decorated with 2 mother of pearl plates. Urn shaped pommel. Knuckle guard transitioning into cross guard. Guard plate with eagle. Black ...

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Brass, Steel

Antique Unique Clothes Rack in Pine, Made by Hand in Northern Sweden
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Antique Unique Clothes Rack in Pine, Made by Hand in Northern Sweden

Located in Kramfors, SE

Antique unique clothes rack made by hand from northern Sweden. The clothes rack is made around the year 1900 in painted pine. Original condition and original paint with some distress...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Pine

Leather Pendant Light in Cobalt, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
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Leather Pendant Light in Cobalt, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...

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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers a...

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Brass

Mid-Century modern valet clothes by Ico Parisi
Mid-Century modern valet clothes by Ico Parisi

Mid-Century modern valet clothes by Ico Parisi

$1,502

H 55.12 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Mid-Century modern valet clothes by Ico Parisi

By Ico Parisi, Fratelli Reguitti

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Mid-Century modern valet clothes stand designed by Ico Parisi during the 1950s. Manufacturerd in Italy by Fratelli Reguitti, the stand is made of beech wood.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

18th Century Blue Painted Library Refectory Table Console, Denmark
18th Century Blue Painted Library Refectory Table Console, Denmark

18th Century Blue Painted Library Refectory Table Console, Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

This handsome baroque library table with one drawer has a scalloped skirt, heavily turned legs and traditional stretchers between the legs. The base has an aged and distressed blue p...

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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Console Tables

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Pine, Paint

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Space Age Rotobar Bar Cart By Curver, Netherlands

Space Age Rotobar Bar Cart By Curver, Netherlands

By Curver

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Space Age Rotobar Bar Cart By Curver, Netherlands

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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

Large Italian Majolica Terracotta Glazed Giraffe
Large Italian Majolica Terracotta Glazed Giraffe

Large Italian Majolica Terracotta Glazed Giraffe

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A lovely Majolica Giraffe. Large glazed terracotta sculpture of a sitting Giraffe stamped on the base Italy three times in a seal. In good condition with some minor glaze imperfectio...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

19th Cen. Edo Japanese 2-tier large black Mizuya Tansu, wabi sabi kitchen chests
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19th Cen. Edo Japanese 2-tier large black Mizuya Tansu, wabi sabi kitchen chests

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from the Kominka (old traditional house) owned by an old-established family in Nagano prefecture, Japan. This 2-tier large Mizuya tansu (Kitchen chest) is the product of m...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

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Wood, Cedar, Pine

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Light Blue Dorsoduro Chest of Drawers
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Light Blue Dorsoduro Chest of Drawers

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Light Blue Dorsoduro Chest of Drawers

By Porte Italia

Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT

From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Light Blue Dorsoduro Chest of Drawers. This beautiful piece echoes the sweetness of those still s...

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2010s Italian Other Dressers

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Wood

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Boby Trolley by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, Red ABS, Space Age Design

Boby Trolley by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, Red ABS, Space Age Design

Unavailable|$624

H 20.87 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in

Boby Trolley by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, Red ABS, Space Age Design

By Joe Colombo, Bieffeplast

Located in London, England

Fabriqué par Bieffplast en Italie, le rangement Boby, imaginé par le designer emblématique Joe Colombo, se présente comme une solution pratique et esthétique pour toutes les pièces d...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Carts and Bar Carts

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Plastic

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of 19 th century folk art on 1stDibs. A piece of 19 th century folk art — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of 19 th century folk art — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A choice in our collection of 19 th century folk art is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Victorian and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of 19 th century folk art over the years, but those crafted by Native American Art, Sioux Indian Art and Navajo Indian Art are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.