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African Hammered Copper

Handmade Peacock hammered into a sheet of Copper .African 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Zambia, Africa at the time, back in the 1970's. hammered into a sheet of copper.
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Vintage 1970s Zambian Arts and Crafts Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Copper

Beautiful Hammered Copper Bas-relief of an African Woman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Hammered Copper Bas-relief of an African Woman This 1981 masterpiece, signed by renowned
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20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Copper

Two Hammered Copper Sconces in the Shape of African Masks
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two beautiful copper wall lamps sconces in the shape of African masks. Belgium, 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Copper

Two Hammered Copper Sconces in the Shape of African Masks
Two Hammered Copper Sconces in the Shape of African Masks
$2,728 / set
H 11.82 in W 6.7 in D 2.76 in
1970s Large Hammered Copper Wall Sculpture of a Dancing African Warrior
By Kalumba Tshung Manu Gabriel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Monumental mid-century hammered copper wall panel depicting a dancing African warrior with spear
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Copper

Hammered Copper Wall Relief of African Pots, Congo 1960s, in the Style of Baruti
Located in Antwerp, BE
collectors of African and mid-century art. Materials: hammered and embossed copper on wooden frame Period
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Copper

Eccentric XXL Wall Object of a Belly Dancer Made of Hammered Copper
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Eccentric XXL wall object of a belly dancer made of hammered copper. This exotic dancer form the
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20th Century African Decorative Art

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Copper

Eccentric XXL Wall Object of a Belly Dancer Made of Hammered Copper
Eccentric XXL Wall Object of a Belly Dancer Made of Hammered Copper
$2,475 Sale Price
20% Off
H 37.8 in W 25.01 in D 0.6 in
Old Hammered Copper Mirror, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Old hammered copper mirror, circa 1950 probably a production from North Africa.
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Mid-20th Century African Islamic Wall Mirrors

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Copper

Old Hammered Copper Mirror, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Old hammered copper mirror, circa 1950 probably a production from North Africa.
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Mid-20th Century African Islamic Wall Mirrors

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Copper

Old Hammered Copper Mirror, circa 1950
Old Hammered Copper Mirror, circa 1950
$1,442
H 0.79 in Dm 13.39 in
African Tuareg Tea Pot Mauritania
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
then decorated with copper and brass pieces which are hammered into the shape and then soldered into
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Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Folk Art Tribal Art

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Brass, Copper, Pewter

African Tuareg Tea Pot Mauritania
African Tuareg Tea Pot Mauritania
$650
H 7.25 in W 9 in D 4 in

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African Hammered Copper Water Jug
Located in Wainscott, NY
This item is a hammered copper water jug from Mali. The jug can be opened and closed at the top
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20th Century Malian Pitchers

Large Late 19th Century North African Hand Hammered Copper Urn
Located in Middleburg, VA
hand hammered surface. Wonderful craftsmanship. North Africa, circa 1870 Measures: 21” H, 12” Dia  
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Antique Late 19th Century North African Urns

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Copper

Large 19th Century Hand Hammered North African Copper Pot
Located in Middleburg, VA
hammered surface. North Africa, circa 1860. Measures: 10” H, 17” Dia  
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Antique Mid-19th Century North African Decorative Bowls

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Copper

Ghana African Tribal Carved Hammered Copper Folk Art Warrior Face Mask 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
hammered copper accents and leather hanging strap. DIMENSIONS 5” x 2.5” x 16.25” (Width x Depth x Height)
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Copper

Three North African Copper Vessels
Located in Bellport, NY
listed below. The tree copper vessels have a wonderful natural patina. One top is original (copper handle
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Vintage 1930s Moroccan Medieval Bottles

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Copper

African Mounted Copper Manilla Bracelet Currency Nigeria
Located in Stamford, CT
money, usually made of bronze or copper, which were used in West Africa. They were produced in a wide
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

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Copper

Mid-20th Century Tuareg Teapot Mauritania Africa
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
pewter and then decorated with copper and brass pieces which are hammered into the shape and then
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Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Tribal Art

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Brass, Copper, Pewter

Large 19th Century Hand Hammered North African Copper Wine Ewer
Located in Middleburg, VA
interesting shape with lid and heavy brass riveted handle on hand “hammered” surface. North Africa, circa
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Antique Late 19th Century North African Urns

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Brass, Copper

Hammered Copper Wall Relief Sculpture Panel with African Woman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hugh, lighted wall picture or object with Africa woman. This unique object is made by the Congolese
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Copper

Solid Copper Early 20th Century Tribal Mbole Currency, Africa, Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Scott McCue Solid copper early 20th century tribal Mbole Currency, Africa, Congo Large
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Copper

Large African Mbole Copper Currency, Mid to Late 20th Century, D.R. Congo
Located in Austin, TX
A unusually large and impressive Mbole people hammered copper currency piece, mounted on a custom
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Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Copper

African Tuareg Teapot Mauritania
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
pewter and then decorated with copper and brass pieces which are hammered into the shape and then
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Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass, Copper, Pewter

African Tuareg Teapot Mauritania
African Tuareg Teapot Mauritania
H 7.25 in W 9 in D 4 in
Mid-20th Century Tuareg Teapot Mauritania Africa
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Mid-20th century Tuareg teapot Mauritania, Africa. Handcrafted of pewter, copper and brass
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Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Tribal Art

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Brass, Copper, Pewter

Four Antique African Currency in Hammered Copper
Located in Wainscott, NY
Four Antique African Currency in Hammered Copper " Round" Shaped. Priced Separately
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Early 20th Century Tribal Art

Large Hammered Copper Zambian African Table Lamp - Mid Century - Beaten Shade
Located in Dorchester, GB
Hand-beaten copper lamp and matching shaded made in Zambia. A large table or hall lamp that has a
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Vintage 1950s Zambian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Copper

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Gianni Moscatelli Dining Chairs for Formanova, 1968, Set of 14
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianni Moscatelli dining chairs for Formanova, faux-fur and iron, Italy, 1968, set of fourteen. These chairs represent timeless items designed by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova in ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Fur

Gianni Moscatelli Dining Chairs for Formanova, 1968, Set of 14
Gianni Moscatelli Dining Chairs for Formanova, 1968, Set of 14
$27,300 / set
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
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Materials

Linen

Embroidered Velvet Mushroom Pillow - Black
Embroidered Velvet Mushroom Pillow - Black
$150 / item
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 1.97 in
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
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1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Architectural Elements

Materials

Fiberglass

Benin African Art Tribal Bronze Relief Sculpture Plaque
By People from Benin
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Striking and detailed bronze relief sculpture from Benin, now known as Nigeria, in Africa. This piece was modeled after ancient Benin bronzes, but is from the 20th Century. The intri...
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20th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sergio Rodrigues ‘Kilin' Lounge Chair in Wood and Leather, Brazil, 1970's
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Sergio Rodrigues ‘Kilin' Lounge Chair in Wood and Leather, Brazil, 1970's This lounge chair, designed by Sergio Rodrigues, shows his distinctive approach to form and structure. Craf...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

De Sede Large Daybed or Lounge Set in Patinated Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, daybed, leather, Switzerland, 1970s This De Sede daybed/lounge set includes two parts: a lounge seat and an additional ottoman-style section, allowing for versatile configu...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Post-Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Canvas, Velvet, Walnut

Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry
Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry
$1,177
H 25.99 in W 44.89 in D 0.24 in
Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large diameter plate bordered by a gold and white floral decoration and trimmed with an acid etc...
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Mid-20th Century English Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Paul Evans Brutalist Sculpted Bronze Wall Mounted Disc Dry Bar
By Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Evans Brutalist sculpted bronze wall-mounted disc dry bar cabinet, Model PE-122. This iconic bar features two doors concealing one drawer, one cabinet with key and two adjusta...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Bronze

African Benin Bronze Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
African Benin Bronze Sculpture, Africa, circa mid 20th Century. Beautiful casting with wonderful attention to detail. Solid, heavyweight construction with warm original patina.
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20th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

African Benin Bronze Sculpture
African Benin Bronze Sculpture
$1,200
H 15.5 in W 7 in D 6.5 in
Caslon 601 Date Flip Clock by Copal, 70s Japan
By Copal Clock 1
Located in Den Haag, NL
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Caslon 601 Date Flip Clock by Copal, 70s Japan
Caslon 601 Date Flip Clock by Copal, 70s Japan
$901
H 3.55 in W 8.27 in D 3.55 in
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Located in New York, NY
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Antique 19th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

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By De Sede
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather

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Vintage 1960s Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

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Clay Mask, 1960s Italy
Clay Mask, 1960s Italy
$1,200
H 8.5 in W 8.5 in D 2.25 in
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African Hammered Copper For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the African hammered copper you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of copper, metal and brass, every African hammered copper was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the African hammered copper you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each African hammered copper bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is an African Hammered Copper?

An African hammered copper can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $819, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $5,879.

Materials: Copper Furniture

From cupolas to cookware and fine art to filaments, copper metal has been used in so many ways since prehistoric times. Today, antique, new and vintage copper coffee tables, mirrors, lamps and other furniture and decor can bring a warm metallic flourish to interiors of any kind.

In years spanning 8,700 BC (the time of the first-known copper pendant) until roughly 3,700 BC, it may have been the only metal people knew how to manipulate.

Valuable deposits of copper were first extracted on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus around 4,000 BC — well before Europe’s actual Bronze Age (copper + tin = bronze). Tiny Cyprus is even credited with supplying all of Egypt and the Near East with copper for the production of sophisticated currency, weaponry, jewelry and decorative items.

In the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries, master painters such as Leonardo da Vinci, El Greco, Rembrandt and Jan Brueghel created fine works on copper. (Back then, copper-based pigments, too, were all the rage.) By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, decorative items like bas-relief plaques, trays and jewelry produced during the Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau periods espoused copper. These became highly valuable and collectible pieces and remain so today.

Copper’s beauty, malleability, conductivity and versatility make it perhaps the most coveted nonprecious metal in existence. In interiors, polished copper begets an understated luxuriousness, and its reflectivity casts bright, golden and earthy warmth seldom realized in brass or bronze. (Just ask Tom Dixon.)

Outdoors, its most celebrated attribute — the verdigris patina it slowly develops from exposure to oxygen and other elements — isn’t the only hue it takes. Architects often refer to shades of copper as russet, ebony, plum and even chocolate brown. And Frank Lloyd Wright, Renzo Piano and Michael Graves have each used copper in their building projects.

Find antique, new and vintage copper furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Questions About African Hammered Copper
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Hammered copper has small dents that make it stronger than flat sheets of copper because it is able to disperse the weight of any object over a wider area.