What is the most important painting of the 20th century?

What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.

Were there cannons in the 16th century?

Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.

Was there glass in the 16th century?

Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.

Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?

Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.

How did art change in the 18th century?

In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.

How do you identify 18th-century furniture?

To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.

What furniture was used in the 16th century?

A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.

What is 17th-century furniture called?

What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.

How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?

One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.

Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?

Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.

Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.

What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?

17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?

The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

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.

What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?

At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

20th Century Artifacts

Collectible Artifacts

Famous Painting With Melting Clocks

Gold Artifacts

Persistence Of Memory By Salvador Dali

Early 20th century Old Burmese lacquerware betelnut box from Burma

$354

H 6.19 in W 7.21 in D 7.21 in

Early 20th century Old Burmese lacquerware betelnut box from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This old Burmese lacquerware betelnut box is a beautifully crafted early 20th-century artifact from

Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

Mid-20th Century Turkish Handled Earthenware Storage Jar in Earthy Brown

$1,579

H 16.54 in Dm 11.82 in

Mid-20th Century Turkish Handled Earthenware Storage Jar in Earthy Brown

Located in London, GB

-century artifact from Anatolia, celebrated for its rich pottery traditions. Originally used to store

Category

Vintage 1930s Turkish Rustic Jars

Materials

Clay

20th Century Aegean Tapered Clay Jar with Distinctive Rustic Finish

$1,730

H 20.08 in Dm 10.24 in

20th Century Aegean Tapered Clay Jar with Distinctive Rustic Finish

Located in London, GB

Storage Jar, a remarkable 20th-century artifact from the Aegean region, celebrated for its masterful

Category

Vintage 1940s Turkish Rustic Vases

Materials

Clay

Rare Fine Hand-Carved Wooden Buddha Head Sculpture – Serene Expression – India

$2,254

H 12.8 in W 8.7 in D 8.3 in

Rare Fine Hand-Carved Wooden Buddha Head Sculpture – Serene Expression – India

Located in Lisse, NL

Buddha's head, this piece exudes serenity and craftsmanship. Originating from India, this 20th-century

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Tang Antiquities

Materials

Wood

20th Century Large Chinese Porcelain Artifact Bamboo behind Glass Marked

$1,192

H 43.31 in W 15.75 in D 0.04 in

20th Century Large Chinese Porcelain Artifact Bamboo behind Glass Marked

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

. Size: 1100x 400mm approx. Period 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bamboo

Ralph Gibson 'Artifacts'

$12,500

H 22 in W 17.5 in D 2 in

Ralph Gibson 'Artifacts'

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Ralph Gibson (American born 1939) Title: 'Artifacts' Full portfolio containing 10 photographs on

Category

20th Century American Photography

China Contemporary Natural Stone Space Artifacts "Painting"

$776Sale Price|48% Off

H 25 in W 28 in D 0.75 in

China Contemporary Natural Stone Space Artifacts "Painting"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Artifacts floating in space? A unique and remarkable black and white depiction with a contemporary

Category

20th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Marble

Three Surinam Rain Forest Artifacts

$900 / set

H 23.75 in W 12 in D 0.75 in

Three Surinam Rain Forest Artifacts

Located in Sharon, CT

Three Surinam Rain Forest decorative tribal objects produced in the Bush Negroe Villages of Guyana. A Cylindrical Drum. 25"x 8"diameter, a Rectangular Tray 25.75"x12"x.75" and a circ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Guyanese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Charles TurzakA Large Mid-Century Modern, Cubist Tribal Motif Painting, "Artifact Contour", circa 1960

$2,700

H 36 in W 27 in D 1.5 in

A Large Mid-Century Modern, Cubist Tribal Motif Painting, "Artifact Contour"

By Charles Turzak

Located in Chicago, IL

A Large, Colorful, Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Painting, "Artifact Contour" by Famed Chicago

Category

20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

African Masai Beaded Traditional Artifact Wall Decor

$145

H 13 in Dm 12 in

African Masai Beaded Traditional Artifact Wall Decor

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage African Masai Beaded Traditional Wedding Necklace Artifact Wall Decor from Kenya. One of a

Category

Late 20th Century Kenyan Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Beads

Manuel Rodriguez Jr.Artifacts III, Monoprint and mixed media by Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Late 20th Century

$850

H 30 in W 22 in

Artifacts III, Monoprint and mixed media by Manuel Rodriguez Jr.

Located in Long Island City, NY

Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Filipino (1942 - ) - Artifacts III. Medium: Monoprint and mixed media on BFK

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Prints and Multiples

Materials

Monoprint

Manuel Rodriguez Jr.Artifacts, Monoprint and Mixed Media Print by Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Late 20th Century

$850

H 30 in W 22 in

Artifacts, Monoprint and Mixed Media Print by Manuel Rodriguez Jr.

Located in Long Island City, NY

Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Filipino (1942 - ) - Artifacts. Medium: Monoprint and mixed media on BFK

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Prints and Multiples

Materials

Monoprint

Southeast Asia Asian Thai Stone Carved Standing Buddha Artifact Sculpture Statue

$2,995

H 23 in W 12 in D 12 in

Southeast Asia Asian Thai Stone Carved Standing Buddha Artifact Sculpture Statue

Located in Studio City, CA

another surrounding country - Burma, Laos,, etc.... We are listing it as late 19th to early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Claudette McElroyCup & Saucer (Grandmother's Artifacts), Photo Etching Still-Life, c.1980s-90s

$475

H 18.5 in W 14 in D 0.07 in

Cup & Saucer (Grandmother's Artifacts), Photo Etching Still-Life

By Claudette McElroy

Located in Soquel, CA

Unique photo etching of a cup and saucer by Claudette McElroy (American, b. 1943). Numbered (6/8), titled (Cup & Saucer), and signed (C. McElroy) along the edge of the etching. "...

Category

Late 20th Century Realist Still-life Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink, Etching

Manuel Rodriguez Jr.Artifacts V, Abstract Monoprint and mixed media by Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Late 20th Century

$950

H 30 in W 22 in

Artifacts V, Abstract Monoprint and mixed media by Manuel Rodriguez Jr.

Located in Long Island City, NY

Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Filipino (1942 - ) - Artifacts V. Medium: Monoprint and mixed media on BFK

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Prints and Multiples

Materials

Monoprint

Manuel Rodriguez Jr.Artifacts IV, Abstract Monoprint and mixed media by Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Late 20th Century

$950

H 30 in W 22 in

Artifacts IV, Abstract Monoprint and mixed media by Manuel Rodriguez Jr.

Located in Long Island City, NY

Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Filipino (1942 - ) - Artifacts IV. Medium: Monoprint and mixed media on BFK

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Prints and Multiples

Materials

Monoprint

Manuel Rodriguez Jr.Artifacts VII, Abstract Monoprint and Mixed Media by Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Late 20th Century

$850

H 30 in W 22 in

Artifacts VII, Abstract Monoprint and Mixed Media by Manuel Rodriguez Jr.

Located in Long Island City, NY

Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Filipino (1942 - ) - Artifacts VII. Medium: Monoprint and mixed media on BFK

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Prints and Multiples

Materials

Monoprint

Manuel Rodriguez Jr.Artifacts II, Abstract Monoprint and mixed media by Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Late 20th Century

$850

H 30 in W 22 in

Artifacts II, Abstract Monoprint and mixed media by Manuel Rodriguez Jr.

Located in Long Island City, NY

Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Filipino (1942 - ) - Artifacts II. Medium: Monoprint and mixed media on BFK

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Prints and Multiples

Materials

Monoprint

Manuel Rodriguez Jr.Artifacts VI, Abstract Monoprint and mixed media by Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Late 20th Century

$850

H 30 in W 22 in

Artifacts VI, Abstract Monoprint and mixed media by Manuel Rodriguez Jr.

Located in Long Island City, NY

Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Filipino (1942 - ) - Artifacts VI. Medium: Monoprint and mixed media on BFK

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Prints and Multiples

Materials

Monoprint

Antique African Bronze Bracelet Currency Bangle Tribal Artifact

$1,250

H 2.5 in Dm 5.5 in

Antique African Bronze Bracelet Currency Bangle Tribal Artifact

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

ornamentation. Very rare collector one of a kind artifact with a figure design and details, beautiful green

Category

Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Lana Wilson Ceramic " Artifact Teapot " Sculpture, California, c.1994

$520Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.63 in W 14.5 in D 3.25 in

Lana Wilson Ceramic " Artifact Teapot " Sculpture, California, c.1994

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Lana Wilson Ceramic " Artifact Teapot " Sculpture, California, c.1994 Artist Statement Artifacts

Category

20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ancient Greek "Taras" Artifact Coin Diamond Pendant

$3,350

H 0.35 in W 1.02 in L 1.58 in

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ancient Greek "Taras" Artifact Coin Diamond Pendant

Located in New York, NY

ancient design while securely showcasing the artifact. Combining history with fine craftsmanship, it

Category

20th Century Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ethnic Artifact Sepik River Cassowary Bone from Papua New Guinea

$650

H 1.25 in W 7.5 in D 1.5 in

Antique Ethnic Artifact Sepik River Cassowary Bone from Papua New Guinea

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Ethnic Artifact Sepik River Cassowary Bone from Papua New Guinea For many groups in Papua

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Bone

A Silver Hamsa, Morroco Early 20th century

$1,800

H 5.91 in W 2.96 in D 0.2 in

A Silver Hamsa, Morroco Early 20th century

Located in New York, NY

A Silver Hamsa from early 20th-century Morocco is a captivating artifact that blends Jewish

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Pre-Hispanic Style Artifact Paperweight, Marble Base, Columbia, Circa 1980's

$495

H 2.75 in W 3 in D 2.88 in

Pre-Hispanic Style Artifact Paperweight, Marble Base, Columbia, Circa 1980's

Located in Chatham, ON

GALERIA MUSEO DE ORO - Vintage museum reproduction Pre-Hispanic artifact - gold plated bronze

Category

Late 20th Century Colombian Pre-Columbian Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Metal, Gold Plate

Middle 20th century Old Tibetan praying wheel from Tibet

$307

H 14.57 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in

Middle 20th century Old Tibetan praying wheel from Tibet

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This old Tibetan praying wheel is an authentic mid-20th-century spiritual artifact crafted from

Category

Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Vintage Storage Jar Box Chinese Porcelain Proc, 2nd half 20th Century

$598

H 5.71 in Dm 4.3 in

Vintage Storage Jar Box Chinese Porcelain Proc, 2nd half 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Vintage Storage Jar Box Chinese Porcelain Proc, 2nd half 20th Century Nice artifact for in your

Category

20th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Pharmacist Figural Trade Sign

$8,250

H 34 in Dm 29 in

Early 20th Century Pharmacist Figural Trade Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

, one of the most important tools used by practitioners of medicine for centuries. This tool was used in

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Signs

Materials

Tin

Kuba Palm Wine Cup – DR Congo, Early to Mid 20th Century

$462

H 4.73 in W 5.12 in D 4.53 in

Kuba Palm Wine Cup – DR Congo, Early to Mid 20th Century

By Kuba

Located in Bilzen, BE

Kuba Palm Wine Cup – DR Congo, Early to Mid 20th Century Height: 12 cm A finely hand-carved wooden

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

A Brass Hanukkah Lamp by the French ORT School, Strasbourg 20th Century

$4,000

H 3.47 in W 10.24 in D 1.97 in

A Brass Hanukkah Lamp by the French ORT School, Strasbourg 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A Brass Hanukkah Lamp produced by the French ORT School in Strasbourg during the 20th century is a

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Gaetano Scolari, 1960s

$6,500

H 11.02 in Dm 6.49 in

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Gaetano Scolari, 1960s

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in New York, NY

original socket and switch intact, this lamp serves as both a functional object and an artifact of 20th

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Set of Three of Gordon Bunshaft's from SOM Architects Personal Pipes

$2,500

H 1.5 in W 2.5 in D 6.75 in

Set of Three of Gordon Bunshaft's from SOM Architects Personal Pipes

Located in Philadelphia, PA

20th-century architectural master. These artifacts come from Bunshaft's iconic Travertine House in

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Papua New Guinea Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region

$2,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 23 in W 13 in D 4 in

Papua New Guinea Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Boiken people of the Sepik River Region. Made in the 20th century, this unique artifact served as tribal

Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Paint, Feathers, Wicker

Antique Painted Metal Statue of An Egyptian Pharoah

$1,275

H 26.5 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in

Antique Painted Metal Statue of An Egyptian Pharoah

Located in San Francisco, CA

-20th centuries. Although not an ancient artifact, the statue is likely around a hundred years old—a

Category

Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Salvador DalíSalvador Dalí, La Femme au Fouet Contemporary Art Surrealist Engraving, 1968

$1,850

H 12.5 in W 10.25 in

Salvador Dalí, La Femme au Fouet Contemporary Art Surrealist Engraving

By Salvador Dalí

Located in Minneapolis, MN

the most important artists of the 20th century. His “Persistence of Memory” is one of the most

Category

Late 20th Century Prints and Multiples

Materials

Engraving, Paper

Salvador DalíSalvador Dalí, "Man Kissing Shoe" Contemporary Art Surrealist Hand Colored, 1968

$2,250

H 5.875 in W 4.75 in

Salvador Dalí, "Man Kissing Shoe" Contemporary Art Surrealist Hand Colored

By Salvador Dalí

Located in Minneapolis, MN

artists of the 20th century. His “Persistence of Memory” is one of the most recognizable pieces of

Category

Late 20th Century Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Engraving

Salvador DalíSalvador Dalí Marianne and the Chevalier Contemporary Art Lithograph, 1969

$1,750

H 20 in W 15.625 in

Salvador Dalí Marianne and the Chevalier Contemporary Art Lithograph

By Salvador Dalí

Located in Minneapolis, MN

the most important artists of the 20th century. His “Persistence of Memory” is one of the most

Category

Late 20th Century Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph, Paper

Vintage Primitive Chest of Drawers

$895

H 27.5 in W 25.25 in D 14.25 in

Vintage Primitive Chest of Drawers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

paint and minor surface scuffs that act as a storied patina, highlighting its authentic 20th-century

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Jim DineJim Dine Key West Signed Etching Offset Lithograph Contemporary Art Print, 1981

$5,450

H 48 in W 36 in D 2 in

Jim Dine Key West Signed Etching Offset Lithograph Contemporary Art Print

By Jim Dine

Located in Minneapolis, MN

artifacts as a form of storytelling. His artwork often features items from his childhood, creating symbols

Category

Late 20th Century Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph, Paper

Peter MaxPeter Max, Sunday Afternoon - 1975 Signed Limited Edition Serigraph, 1975

$3,000

H 26 in W 36.5 in

Peter Max, Sunday Afternoon - 1975 Signed Limited Edition Serigraph

By Peter Max

Located in Minneapolis, MN

-American artist whose colorful, imaginative work helped define the visual style of the late 20th century

Category

Late 20th Century Prints and Multiples

Materials

Screen, Paper

Large Porcelain Greyhound Bus Sign

$14,150

H 24 in W 105 in D 2 in

Large Porcelain Greyhound Bus Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

the photos prior to purchase. This sign measures 105"W x 24"H. Industrial Artifacts guarantees the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Other Signs

Materials

Porcelain

Peter MaxPeter Max, Peach Cinema - 1975 Signed Limited Edition Serigraph, 1975

$3,000

H 26 in W 36.5 in

Peter Max, Peach Cinema - 1975 Signed Limited Edition Serigraph

By Peter Max

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Cinema" is more than a visual statement—it's a historical artifact from one of the most dynamic periods

Category

Late 20th Century Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Screen

1900's Wooden Foundry Molds (Set of 11) from Meese & Gottfried San Francisco

$11,500 / set

H 84 in W 66 in D 14 in

1900's Wooden Foundry Molds (Set of 11) from Meese & Gottfried San Francisco

Located in North Miami, FL

early 20th-century industrial artifacts, typically pre-dating their 1923 acquisition by Link-Belt. These

Category

Vintage 1910s American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

1900s Gray Medallion Antique Caucasian Zeychor Rug 4'2"x5'0" Knotted Wool Carpet

$5,000

W 50 in L 60 in

1900s Gray Medallion Antique Caucasian Zeychor Rug 4'2"x5'0" Knotted Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

seeking authentic, high-quality antique rugs from the turn of the 20th century. It is a compelling

Category

Antique Early 1900s Caucasian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Set of Nine Framed American Typography Pages

$1,500 / item

H 10 in W 12 in D 0.5 in

1930s Set of Nine Framed American Typography Pages

Located in Downingtown, PA

serves as a significant artifact of 20th-century American graphic design history, sourced from the

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Bernard VillemotOriginal 1968 original travel poster by Bernard Villemot - SNCF Val de Loire, 1968

$1,660

H 39.38 in W 24.41 in

Original 1968 original travel poster by Bernard Villemot - SNCF Val de Loire

By Bernard Villemot

Located in PARIS, FR

French design, or an admirer of Villemot’s legacy, this piece is a stunning artifact of 20th-century

Category

1960s More Prints

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Lucio FontanaCirca 1970 original exhibition poster for Lucio Fontana - Concetto Spaziale, Circa 1970

$1,660

H 27.56 in W 19.69 in

Circa 1970 original exhibition poster for Lucio Fontana - Concetto Spaziale

By Lucio Fontana

Located in PARIS, FR

artifact of 20th-century avant-garde experimentation, and a striking tribute to an artist who literally

Category

1970s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Victor Brauner1974 original exhibition poster at Galerie Alexandre Iolas by Victor Brauner, 1974

$1,601

H 32.68 in W 19.69 in

1974 original exhibition poster at Galerie Alexandre Iolas by Victor Brauner

By Victor Brauner

Located in PARIS, FR

exploration of esotericism, identity, and the dream world. A rare and collectible artifact of 20th-century

Category

1970s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Carlos Ruano Llopis1935 original bullfighting original poster - Plaza de Toros de Jaen, 1935

$1,601

H 41.34 in W 21.66 in

1935 original bullfighting original poster - Plaza de Toros de Jaen

By Carlos Ruano Llopis

Located in PARIS, FR

echo the grandeur of traditional Spanish bullfighting posters of the early 20th century, conveying both

Category

1930s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph, Linen

David Spada Modernist Multicolor Aluminum and Rubber Bangle Bracelet

$1,100

W 1.07 in Dm 2.5 in

David Spada Modernist Multicolor Aluminum and Rubber Bangle Bracelet

By David Spada

Located in Atlanta, GA

-century design and queer cultural artifacts. Spada's legacy endures as a vibrant voice in the history of

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Retro Bracelets

Sculptural Chair "B 791" by Thonet, Designed by Thonet Brothers, 1915

$1,699Sale Price|20% Off

H 33.47 in W 15.36 in D 19.69 in

Sculptural Chair "B 791" by Thonet, Designed by Thonet Brothers, 1915

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brescia, Brescia

century. A true museum-worthy artifact, this chair embodies timeless craftsmanship and innovation. The

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Louis Larmat1944 statistical chart Larmat's Atlas de la France vinicole, 1944

$889

H 13.39 in W 29.14 in

1944 statistical chart Larmat's Atlas de la France vinicole

Located in PARIS, FR

-century chart remains a valuable artifact for researchers, collectors, and Champagne enthusiasts, offering

Category

1940s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Jean Dubuffet1960 exhibition poster at Galerie Berggruen in Paris by Jean Dubuffet, 1960

$1,660

H 26.38 in W 20.87 in

1960 exhibition poster at Galerie Berggruen in Paris by Jean Dubuffet

By Jean Dubuffet

Located in PARIS, FR

artistic vision, as well as a significant artifact of 20th-century modern art. The poster’s design

Category

1960s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Circa 1975 Original Palestinian poster : Zionism = Racism, Circa 1975

$2,134

H 27.56 in W 19.69 in

Circa 1975 Original Palestinian poster : Zionism = Racism

Located in PARIS, FR

piece of visual propaganda remains a significant artifact of 20th-century Palestinian resistance

Category

1970s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper

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Cinema Movie Professional Film Rewind With Reel, circa Mid Century as Sculpture

Unavailable

H 18 in W 12 in D 7 in

Cinema Movie Professional Film Rewind With Reel, circa Mid Century as Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

35mm take up reel. A true Hollywood mid 20th century artifact. NOTE: Our selling prices are usually

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Obsolete 20th Century Video Chassis Artifact 360 Degree Sculpture

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H 18 in W 16 in D 9 in

Obsolete 20th Century Video Chassis Artifact 360 Degree Sculpture

By Bill Reiter

Located in Dallas, TX

Submitted for your consideration is this late 20th century Sony obsolete video tape recording

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Late 20th Century Japanese Machine Age Scientific Instruments

Obsolete 20th Century Video Chassis Artifact 360 Degree Sculpture

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H 18 in W 16 in D 9 in

Obsolete 20th Century Video Chassis Artifact 360 Degree Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ XTRA 25%OFF Submitted for your consideration is this late 20th century Sony obsolete video tape

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Late 20th Century Japanese Machine Age Scientific Instruments

Hollywood 20th Century Fox Studio Arc Light, Huge Artifact, 1935

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H 43 in W 26.5 in D 36 in

Hollywood 20th Century Fox Studio Arc Light, Huge Artifact, 1935

By Mole Richardson Company

Located in Dallas, TX

motion picture carbon arc spotlight made in Hollywood, USA, circa 1935 and sold new, to 20th century Fox

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Steel

Television Multi Test Panel, Early TV Artifact, Mid-20th Century, as Sculpture

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H 14.5 in W 19.5 in D 10 in

Television Multi Test Panel, Early TV Artifact, Mid-20th Century, as Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Submitted for your approval, this mid-20th century television cable test panel survives in excellent

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

French Egg Shaped Artifact

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H 24 in Dm 14 in

French Egg Shaped Artifact

Located in Atlanta, GA

French Egg Shaped Artifact. Worn and Rustic.

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20th Century French Sculptures

Hollywood 20th Century Fox Studio Arc Light, Gigantic Feature Film Artifact 1935

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H 43 in W 26.5 in D 36 in

Hollywood 20th Century Fox Studio Arc Light, Gigantic Feature Film Artifact 1935

By Mole Richardson Company

Located in Dallas, TX

rare motion picture carbon arc spotlight made in Hollywood, USA, circa 1935 and sold new, to 20th

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Steel

Hollywood 20th Century Fox Studio Arc Light, Huge, Iconic, Real Artifact, 1935

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H 43 in W 26.5 in D 36 in

Hollywood 20th Century Fox Studio Arc Light, Huge, Iconic, Real Artifact, 1935

By Mole Richardson Company

Located in Dallas, TX

motion picture carbon arc spotlight made in Hollywood, USA, circa 1935 and sold new, to 20th century Fox

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Steel

Hollywood 20th Century Fox Studio Arc Light, Huge Artifact, 1935, Mole Richards

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H 98.43 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in

Hollywood 20th Century Fox Studio Arc Light, Huge Artifact, 1935, Mole Richards

Located in Cromer, AU

This is an original vintage industrial arc lamp made by Mole Richardson. History This genuine vintage Hollywood stage light (circa 1930s) are works of art that make a statement. The...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Television Multi Test Panel, Early TV Artifact, Circa Mid-20th C. As Sculpture.

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H 14.5 in W 19.5 in D 10 in

Television Multi Test Panel, Early TV Artifact, Circa Mid-20th C. As Sculpture.

Located in Dallas, TX

. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Submitted for your approval, this mid-20th century television cable test panel survives in excellent

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Component Art Wall Sculpture #PM-826, Mid-Century TV Video Artifacts

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H 36 in W 36 in D 2 in

Component Art Wall Sculpture #PM-826, Mid-Century TV Video Artifacts

By Bill Reiter

Located in Dallas, TX

Bill Reiter is made of late & mid-20th century vintage Television studio electronic artifacts and

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Wire

Component Art "0609A" Wall Sculpture Comprised of Mid-20th TV Artifacts, on Sale

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H 17.5 in W 17.5 in D 3 in

Component Art "0609A" Wall Sculpture Comprised of Mid-20th TV Artifacts, on Sale

By Bill Reiter

Located in Dallas, TX

mid-20th century vintage television studio equipment electronic artifacts and components. Mounted on

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20th Century American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Component Art "0609A" Wall Sculpture Comprised Of Mid 20th TV Artifacts. ON SALE

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H 17.5 in W 17.5 in D 3 in

Component Art "0609A" Wall Sculpture Comprised Of Mid 20th TV Artifacts. ON SALE

Located in Dallas, TX

mid-20th century vintage television studio equipment electronic artifacts and components. Mounted on

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20th Century American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Component Art 659-C Wall Sculpture, Big View Mid 20th TV Artifacts. Take 25% OFF

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H 36 in W 36 in D 2 in

Component Art 659-C Wall Sculpture, Big View Mid 20th TV Artifacts. Take 25% OFF

Located in Dallas, TX

. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Submitted for your approval, this component art wall sculpture made of mid-20th century vintage TV studio

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass, Copper, Chrome, Wire, ...

Component Art Wall Sculpture #PM-826. Mid-Century TV Video Artifacts. ON SALE.

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H 36 in W 36 in D 2 in

Component Art Wall Sculpture #PM-826. Mid-Century TV Video Artifacts. ON SALE.

Located in Dallas, TX

is made of late & mid-20th century vintage Television studio electronic artifacts and components

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Wire

Component Art "1.20" Wall Sculpture Comprised W Mid-Century TV Artifacts ON SALE

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H 17.5 in W 17.5 in D 3 in

Component Art "1.20" Wall Sculpture Comprised W Mid-Century TV Artifacts ON SALE

By Bill Reiter

Located in Dallas, TX

mid-20th century vintage television studio equipment electronic artifacts and components. Mounted on

Category

Late 20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Component Art "MF-117" Wall Sculpture Of Mid-Century TV Artifacts Signed ON SALE

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H 17.5 in W 17.5 in D 3 in

Component Art "MF-117" Wall Sculpture Of Mid-Century TV Artifacts Signed ON SALE

By Bill Reiter

Located in Dallas, TX

mid-20th century vintage television studio equipment electronic artifacts and components. Mounted on

Category

Late 20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Old Asian Bronze General’s Helmet – Traditional Warrior Armor Artifact

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H 14.57 in Dm 8.67 in

Old Asian Bronze General’s Helmet – Traditional Warrior Armor Artifact

Located in 景德镇市, CN

craftsmanship. A rare artifact symbolizing valor, leadership, and protection, this piece serves as a remarkable

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20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Component Art Sculpture by Bill Reiter, Primitive TV Equipment Artifact. ON SALE

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H 7 in W 12 in D 4.5 in

Component Art Sculpture by Bill Reiter, Primitive TV Equipment Artifact. ON SALE

By Bill Reiter

Located in Dallas, TX

. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Submitted for your approval is this circa mid-20th century Television monitor equipment artifact. All

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Mid-20th Century American Archaistic Mounted Objects

Weston, DC Microampere Meter, Early Electric Artifact, Mounted Sculpture ON SALE

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H 7.5 in W 8.5 in D 11.5 in

Weston, DC Microampere Meter, Early Electric Artifact, Mounted Sculpture ON SALE

Located in Dallas, TX

desk, library, office, display or collection accessory. A true early electrics artifact. As with all

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Early 20th Century Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Pink Reborn Pearls, French Deco Artifact multi strand Lariat, by Sylvia Gottwald

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H 0.5 in W 3 in D 0.5 in L 108 in

Pink Reborn Pearls, French Deco Artifact multi strand Lariat, by Sylvia Gottwald

By Sylvia Gottwald

Located in Washington DC, DC

Pink Reborn Pearls, black Pearl spacers and French Deco Artifacts are elements which have been up

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl

20th Century Fox Studios Movie Shipping Container, circa 1940, Show as Sculpture

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H 16 in W 5 in D 17 in

20th Century Fox Studios Movie Shipping Container, circa 1940, Show as Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

to state this item to be a real motion picture artifact item. This is a rare 20th century Fox

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

CBS News News Film Courier Transport Pouch Circa Mid-20th Century, Bold

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H 31 in W 25 in D 1.5 in

CBS News News Film Courier Transport Pouch Circa Mid-20th Century, Bold

By CBS News

Located in Dallas, TX

Submitted for your consideration is this Circa mid 20th century CBS News artifact. We had only two

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Jute, Paper

Machine Age Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Eucharist, Baptismal or Communion Font

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H 22.5 in W 10.5 in D 11 in

Machine Age Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Eucharist, Baptismal or Communion Font

Located in Dallas, TX

20th century Religious artifact. Locking font (with key), presumably mounted on Stand originally

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Movie Projector Primitive Electronics, Midcentury, Vintage, Display as Sculpture

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H 9.5 in W 12 in D 4.5 in

Movie Projector Primitive Electronics, Midcentury, Vintage, Display as Sculpture

By Bill Reiter

Located in Dallas, TX

Submitted for your approval is this circa mid-20th century circuit electronic array artifact from a

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Mid-20th Century American Archaistic Mounted Objects

Movie Projector Primitive Electronics, Midcentury, as Sculpture

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H 9.5 in W 12 in D 4.5 in

Movie Projector Primitive Electronics, Midcentury, as Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Submitted for your approval is this circa Mid-20th century ci...

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Mid-20th Century American Archaistic Mounted Objects

Movie Projector Primitive Electronics, Midcentury, Vintage, Display as Sculpture

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H 9.5 in W 12 in D 4.5 in

Movie Projector Primitive Electronics, Midcentury, Vintage, Display as Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Submitted for your approval is this circa Mid-20th century ci...

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Mid-20th Century American Archaistic Mounted Objects

20th Century Fox Studios Movie Shipping Container, Circa 1940, Show As Sculpture

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H 16 in W 5 in D 17 in

20th Century Fox Studios Movie Shipping Container, Circa 1940, Show As Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

picture artifact item. This is a rare 20th century Fox Studios artifact and not a generic shipping box

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

20th Century Fox Studios Movie Shipping Container, Circa 1940, Show as Sculpture

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H 16 in W 5 in D 17 in

20th Century Fox Studios Movie Shipping Container, Circa 1940, Show as Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

item. This is a rare 20th century Fox Studios artifact and not a generic shipping box. Total of one

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Wright Brothers' Flyer III Artifacts

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H 30.13 in W 35.25 in L 30.13 in

Wright Brothers' Flyer III Artifacts

Located in New Orleans, LA

The embodiment of American ingenuity and aviation history, this collection of tools and artifacts

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20th Century American Other Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

Framed Wright Brothers Flyer III Artifacts

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H 25.25 in W 29.5 in D 2.75 in

Framed Wright Brothers Flyer III Artifacts

Located in New Orleans, LA

The embodiment of American ingenuity and aviation history, this collection of tools and artifacts

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20th Century American Other Historical Memorabilia

Boar's Tusk Artifacts on Custom Stands

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H 17 in W 15 in D 4 in

Boar's Tusk Artifacts on Custom Stands

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Fabulous pair of boar tusks, custom mounted on patinated bronze stands. Sold separately. The larger tusk lists for $950.00 and measures approx. 17" high, 15" wide, and 4" deep. Th...

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Early 20th Century American Taxidermy

Materials

Bronze

Antique Artifact Carved Temple Stele Stone Slab Art Sculpture

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H 34.5 in W 19.75 in D 6.75 in

Antique Artifact Carved Temple Stele Stone Slab Art Sculpture

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A unique artifact inspired collector’s item – an antique temple stele, or stone slab. From a

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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp

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H 33.5 in W 15.2 in D 15.2 in

20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in High Point, NC

focal point of refined taste and a beautiful artifact of 20th-century artistry.

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20th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Emily Armenta 18 Karat Gold Diamond Sueno Collection Freeform Artifact Enhancer

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W 1 in L 1.35 in

Emily Armenta 18 Karat Gold Diamond Sueno Collection Freeform Artifact Enhancer

By Emily Armenta

Located in Birmingham, AL

! She describes it as a "free from artifact enhancer". This piece has gorgeous champagne colored

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Late 20th Century American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Early 20th Century Belgian Metal & Marble Goblet

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H 28.5 in W 15.2 in D 9.4 in

Early 20th Century Belgian Metal & Marble Goblet

Located in High Point, NC

Discover a piece of Belgian history with this early 20th-century goblet, an artifact of triumph

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Early 20th Century Belgian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Marble, Metal

Middle 20th century Old bronze Nepali Lokeshwor Bodhisattva statue from Nepal

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H 10.2 in W 6.5 in D 4.34 in

Middle 20th century Old bronze Nepali Lokeshwor Bodhisattva statue from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This old bronze Nepali Lokeshwor Bodhisattva statue is a stunning middle 20th-century Buddhist

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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Dice Gambling Wheel with Starburst Veneer Face

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H 83 in W 60 in D 12 in

Early 20th Century Dice Gambling Wheel with Starburst Veneer Face

Located in Dekalb, IL

. Originally used in gaming halls, carnivals, or early 20th-century social clubs, this object is equal parts

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Games

Materials

Wood

20th Century Turkish Decorative Vase in Dark Clay with Rustic Finish

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H 16.15 in Dm 10.83 in

20th Century Turkish Decorative Vase in Dark Clay with Rustic Finish

Located in London, GB

stunning artifact from 20th-century Anatolia, a region celebrated for its masterful pottery traditions

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Vintage 1940s Turkish Rustic Vases

Materials

Clay

Louise NevelsonMid-Century Etching entitled "One Ancient Figure" Edition Artist's Proof signed, circa 1953

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H 30.5 in W 32 in D 1.5 in

Mid-Century Etching entitled "One Ancient Figure" Edition Artist's Proof signed

By Louise Nevelson

Located in New York, NY

artifact of 20th-century artistic innovation. In a Custom White Gilt Gallery Frame, this piece is in

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1950s Mixed Media

Materials

Etching

Square Coffee Table with Humpback Stretcher and Horse Hoof Legs

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H 18 in W 36 in D 37 in

Square Coffee Table with Humpback Stretcher and Horse Hoof Legs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A late Qing Dynasty period square shaped coffee table from the early 20th century with humpback

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Coffee Table by Romeo Rega, 1970s

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H 14.97 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in

Vintage Italian Coffee Table by Romeo Rega, 1970s

By Romeo Rega

Located in Brussel, BE

collectible artifacts of 20th-century design. This table is not merely decorative; it embodies a specific

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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Pablo Picasso1966 After Pablo Picasso 'Gravure Contemporaine', 1966

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H 26.5 in W 16.75 in D 0.1 in

1966 After Pablo Picasso 'Gravure Contemporaine'

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

graphic design with fine art, celebrating one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. It is a

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1960s Cubist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Screen

Wright Brothers' Flyer III Artifacts

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H 25.25 in W 29.5 in D 2.75 in

Wright Brothers' Flyer III Artifacts

Located in New Orleans, LA

Representing American ingenuity and aviation history, this collection of drill bits was once used by the legendary Wright Brothers in the creation of their groundbreaking “Flyers.” A...

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20th Century American Other Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Chez Faouzi Custom-Made Moroccan Necklace with Shells, Beads and Artifacts

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H 43.75 in Dm 1.5 in

Chez Faouzi Custom-Made Moroccan Necklace with Shells, Beads and Artifacts

By Chez Faouzi

Located in Atlanta, GA

conus shell along with a charming collection of Moroccan beads, shells and artifacts. Black cord

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20th Century Moroccan Tribal Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Shell, Cord, Beads

Pre-Columbian Veracruz Smiling Head Terracotta Pottery Historic Artifact

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H 5 in W 5 in D 3.5 in

Pre-Columbian Veracruz Smiling Head Terracotta Pottery Historic Artifact

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

An amusing pre-Columbian Veraruz terracotta pottery smiling head on a wood base. Although simplified, there is a lifelike and expressionistic quality to the figure. Circa Late Classi...

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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Arrowhead Collection, Eastern Woodlands Indians Artifacts, Stone, Copper, Bone

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H 18.5 in W 15 in D 1.75 in

Arrowhead Collection, Eastern Woodlands Indians Artifacts, Stone, Copper, Bone

Located in Stamford, CT

displayed in a hand made frame with a yellow background. The frame early to mid 20th century. The artifacts

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Arms, Armor and We...

Materials

Stone, Metal, Copper

20th Century French Foundry Pot Crucible

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H 13.3 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

20th Century French Foundry Pot Crucible

Located in High Point, NC

A striking artifact from 20th-century France, this foundry pot crucible embodies the utilitarian

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20th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

A Moroccan Silver Hamsa, Early 20th Century. Judaica Amulet

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H 4.73 in W 3.47 in D 0.2 in

A Moroccan Silver Hamsa, Early 20th Century. Judaica Amulet

Located in New York, NY

A Silver Hamsa from early 20th-century Morocco is an exquisite artifact that blends Jewish

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Galerie La Pochade, Paris France. Abstract Marble Sculpture

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H 5.5 in W 6 in D 4 in

Galerie La Pochade, Paris France. Abstract Marble Sculpture

Located in Surfside, FL

artifacts to 20th century masters. so the date is unknown. from the collection of major collector and

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20th Century Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Steel

Dora Maar — Picasso Guernica Photogravure, 1937 From Verve Magazine, Framed

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H 22.45 in W 28.75 in D 1.38 in

Dora Maar — Picasso Guernica Photogravure, 1937 From Verve Magazine, Framed

By (after) Pablo Picasso, Dora Maar

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Shipping An iconic visual artifact of 20th-century art history: this photogravure captures Pablo Picasso’s

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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Burl Wood and Burnished Bronze Credenza, Leon Rosen, Pace Collection, 1970's

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H 30.35 in W 74.5 in D 19 in

Burl Wood and Burnished Bronze Credenza, Leon Rosen, Pace Collection, 1970's

By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen

Located in Culver City, CA

like this burl and bronze credenza is not just furniture; it's a coveted artifact of 20th-century

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Bronze

Egyptian Revival Green Scarab 12K Gold Swivel Ring, circa 1920

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Egyptian Revival Green Scarab 12K Gold Swivel Ring, circa 1920

Located in Venice, CA

early 20th Century many of these artifacts were being brought back to Europe. Many items decorated with

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold

Mid Century American Eagle Carousel Artifact

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H 20 in W 64 in

Mid Century American Eagle Carousel Artifact

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Painted Carved Double Eagle Head with Scarlet Mouth. Round Center Mirror 18"D.

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20th Century American Decorative Art

African Artifacts on Stands

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Dm 4 in

African Artifacts on Stands

Located in San Francisco, CA

4" and 3" African patterned discs on stands. Original usage is unknown. Priced individually.

Category

20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Unique African Artifact.

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Unique African Artifact.

Located in Miami, FL

Incredible and very rare sculpture with magnificent handcarved details of animals and antique figures. Original from Africa.
Made of two pieces of the same quality, it has on ...

Category

20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Artifact of a Male Figure

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H 21.25 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in

African Artifact of a Male Figure

Located in Cathedral City, CA

character and thus shows signs of age while maintaining great form and structure. This artifact has been

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20th Century Central African Tribal Art

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Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock

$2,800 / set

H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

$1,650 / item

H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Rosso Wall Mirror

$1,395 / item

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in

Rosso Wall Mirror

By Specchi Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...

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2010s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Leather Meander Wall Sconce

$975 / item

H 16 in W 5 in D 12 in

Leather Meander Wall Sconce

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps

$5,000 / set

H 31 in Dm 20 in

Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

"Vigne Fleurie" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"

$2,052 / item

H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in

"Vigne Fleurie" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"

Located in New York, NY

"Vigne Fleurie" is an exquisite limited edition fine art print that offers a modernist interpretation of a flowering vine set against a lush green colorfield. Each print is a view of...

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2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal

$2,820 / item

H 30 in W 42 in D 42 in

Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Center Tables

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Wood

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce

$2,121 / item

H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

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Metal

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon

$7,001 / set

H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...

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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

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Hardwood

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light

$2,000 / item

H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light

By DBO Home

Located in Sharon, CT

Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

$2,500 / item

H 17.72 in Dm 9.85 in

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a ...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

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Onyx

Charlotte Pedestal

$1,475 / item

H 48 in Dm 12 in

Charlotte Pedestal

By Josh Greene

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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2010s Philippine Pedestals

Materials

Oak

Wrought Iron Martini Table, Large

$810 / item

H 22.05 in Dm 12.21 in

Wrought Iron Martini Table, Large

Located in London, GB

A wrought iron martini table, hand made in England to a 1940s original design. Shown here finished with a natural bronze patina. Available in bronze or black finishes. Large: 31 c...

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2010s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wrought Iron

Jaquard Woven American Coverlet 19th C.

$1,050

H 86.62 in W 70.87 in D 0.2 in

Jaquard Woven American Coverlet 19th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

American coverlets are woven bed coverings that have a rich history in the United States. They were widely popular from the late 18th century through the 19th century, with their pro...

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Antique Early 19th Century American American Craftsman Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

Paper Table Lamp

$550 / item

H 19.7 in Dm 11.8 in

Paper Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Paper Table Lamp is a delicate lamp made of fibres from mulberry bark, which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its charac...

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Papercord

"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux

$4,250 / item

H 33 in W 73 in D 21 in

"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...

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2010s Vietnamese Dressers

Materials

Oak

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20th Century Artifacts For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 20th century artifacts available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 20th century artifacts — often made from metal, wood and bamboo — can elevate any home. 20th century artifacts have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. 20th century artifacts bearing Arts and Crafts hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 20th century artifacts over the years, but those made by Chez Faouzi and Ralph Gibson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.