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Open Action.
By Kerr Eby
Located in Storrs, CT
Published edition, not trial proof Open Action. 1926/1928. Etching. Giardina 124. 7 x 15 1/8
Category

1920s American Modern Antique Actions

Materials

Etching

Antique Open Action.
Open Action.
H 16 in W 20 in D 0.5 in
GEFALLEN (Killed in Action)
By Käthe Kollwitz
Located in Santa Monica, CA
KATHE KOLLWITZ (1867-1945) GEFALLEN (Killed in Action) 1920 (Klipstein 153 (1st state, a of c of 2
Category

1920s Expressionist Antique Actions

Materials

Lithograph

George III Mahogany Concertina Action Card Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Rectangular, marquetry banded, fold-over top enclosing a leather playing surface with gold trim design. In french taste after a design by George Hepplewhite. When hinged top is open ...
Category

Late 18th Century English Antique Actions

Materials

Wood

Antique Regency Concertina Action Dining Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare Regency Period Wilkinson Patent concertina action extending dining table in flame
Category

1820s English Regency Antique Actions

Materials

Mahogany

George II Mahogany Card / Tea Table with Concertina Action
Located in Dallas, TX
support top, concertina action, sliding wood panel locks frame / apron into place, playing surface is wood
Category

Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Actions

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Scene In Action Company Metal Table Lamp
Located in Guaynabo, PR
. Behind the metal plaque, it is the light bulb. This lamp is a Scene in Action company motion lamp that
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Actions

Materials

Metal

English Chippendale Mahogany Constantine Action Game Table . Circa 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale mahogany game table with Constantine action , leather writing / playing surface
Category

1770s English Chippendale Antique Actions

Materials

Mahogany, Patent Leather

original Obligation et Action au Porteur illustrated by Alphonse Mucha
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in PARIS, FR
The original "Obligation et Action au Porteur" illustrated by Alphonse Mucha represents a
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Actions

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Antique Regency Concertina Action Dining Table 19th C & 10 chairs
Located in London, GB
Regency Period Wilkinson Patent concertina action extending dining table in flame mahogany has three
Category

1820s Antique Actions

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Concertina Action Card Table, Irish Circa 1750
Located in Central England, GB
18th Century Mahogany Concertina Action card table, Circa 1750 A very good Irish concertina
Category

18th Century Irish George III Antique Actions

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Mahogany Cumberland Action Dining Table Possibly Duncan Phyfe Workshop
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Rare Mahogany Cumberland action Dining Table Possibly Duncan Phyfe workshop 18th century Measures
Category

18th Century American Federal Antique Actions

Materials

Mahogany

Very Fine Pair of George III Mahogany Concertina Action Card Tables
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very fine pair of George III mahogany and plum pudding mahogany concertina action card tables
Category

1780s British George III Antique Actions

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George III Carved Mahogany Serpentine Concertina Action Card Table
By William Vile
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A bold and impressive George III carved mahogany serpentine concertina action card table, circa
Category

18th Century English George III Antique Actions

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Voyage to the Pacific: Hawaiian War Canoe in Action, circa 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving captures a moment of traditional Hawaiian life, portraying native Hawaiians maneuvering a war canoe. The presence of traditional masks emphasizes the cultural significa...
Category

Late 18th Century Antique Actions

Materials

Paper

English Chippendale Burl Walnut Constantine Action Ball & Claw Game Table C 1760
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale Burl Walnut Constantine action game table with the original decorative linen
Category

1760s English Chippendale Antique Actions

Materials

Brass

Aesthetic Movement Scissor Action Drop Leaf Side Table Made from Hungarian Ash
Located in London, GB
A Continental Aesthetic Movement scissor action drop leaf side table with a wild grain Hungarian
Category

1890s European Aesthetic Movement Antique Actions

Materials

Ash

Geo III Mahogany Fold-Over Card Table with Cluster-Leg & Concertina Action c1780
Located in valatie, NY
Geo III Mahogany fold-over card table with cluster-leg and concertina action c1780. The hinged
Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Actions

Materials

Mahogany

A Rare George III Cumberland Action Mahogany Drop-Leaf Dining Table c. 1800-1820
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine and rare Cumberland action dining table on four saber legs, each of which solid brass
Category

Early 19th Century George III Antique Actions

Materials

Mahogany

Italian, Napoleon III Period, Oil on Canvas "Donkey Chase”, ca. 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
giving chase, if you want action you got action, in a period giltwood frame
Category

1860s Italian Napoleon III Antique Actions

Materials

Paint

French Brass and Steel "Ressort" (Spring) Pattern Corkscrew by Peugeot
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
French Machine Age corkscrew in brass and steel having a double screw action mechanism. This highly
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Actions

Materials

Brass, Steel

C. Bechstein Baby Grand Piano
Located in Oakville, ON
Made for Harrods of London this C. Bechstein has incredibly subtle key action and wonderful tone
Category

1920s Antique Actions

Materials

Wood

C. Bechstein Baby Grand Piano
C. Bechstein Baby Grand Piano
H 40 in W 63 in D 83 in
Antique French Dining Table Mahogany Extending 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
. The Table Extends By Way of a Pullout Telescopic Action to Accept up to 4 Extra Leaves. The Table
Category

1880s Antique Actions

Materials

Mahogany

Italian 19th century Alabaster statue of a horse and bull in battle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
two magnificent beasts. The details of the mane and tail of the horse showcase the action and movement
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Actions

Materials

Alabaster

19th century Regency rosewood centre table
Located in Chelmsford, GB
shape with a fantastic grain and colour ,with a tilt top action standing on a conforming base with four
Category

1820s English Regency Antique Actions

Materials

Rosewood

Antique French Louis XIV Baroque Style Upholstery Fauteuil & Ottoman
Located in Sheridan, CO
, 18.5"d Acquired at an action in Texas in 2022.
Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Actions

Materials

Textile, Wood

French Card Table Antique Games Mahogany 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Having Wonderful Figured mahogany Timbers. The Table Extends by way of a Telescopic Pullout Action and
Category

1870s Antique Actions

Materials

Mahogany

Pair 19th Century French Boulle card tables
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
action supporting the open tops, revealing blue card playing tops. Supported by elegant cabriole legs
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Actions

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Pair 19th Century French Boulle card tables
Pair 19th Century French Boulle card tables
H 30.71 in W 46.86 in D 17.72 in
Original 1914 poster Your King and your country need you - WWI
Located in PARIS, FR
and your country need you. Join the army until the war is over." This message was a call to action
Category

1910s Antique Actions

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

19th Century English Painting "Fox Hunting"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century English Painting "Fox Hunting". Beautiful scene of a hunt in action. See photos.
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Actions

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Antique 5 Arm Wood Wall Mount Drying Rack Towel Bar Rod Laundry Holder 25"
Located in Dayton, OH
out in a fan shape or can be folded neatly against the wall via spring action mechanism. Dimensions
Category

Early 20th Century Country Antique Actions

Materials

Metal

Victorian Mahogany Carters adjustable Reading table
By John Carter
Located in Dereham, GB
each side, Telescopic top with Rachet support Sliding top, & tilting top action. John Carter badge
Category

19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Actions

Materials

Mahogany

Erard Parallel-Strung Grand Piano with Bench, Paris, 1895
By Maison Erard, Sébastien Érard
Located in Littleton, CO
of his own - most notably "double escapement" actions that allow notes to be repeated more easily
Category

1890s French Romantic Antique Actions

Materials

Metal

Rare Art Deco French Miniature Travel Picture Frame By S.T. Dupont 1930s
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Norwich, GB
. Dupont Paris. Made in France. Circa 1930. The picture frame has a pull-out action with easel back. The
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Actions

Materials

Metal

Giant Victorian Dining Table Seats 24 by Samuel Hawkins 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
by Way of a Telescopic Action with a Double Wind Out Mechanism to Accept up to 8 Extra Leaves to Give
Category

1860s Victorian Antique Actions

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Cricket Print of F. S Jackson by George Beldam
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
first class cricketer and pioneer of action photography in sport. He revolutionized the way sport was
Category

Early 20th Century English Sporting Art Antique Actions

Materials

Paper

Antique Edwardian mahogany folding clothes airer
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian mahogany folding clothes airer having a double gate folding action with nine
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Actions

Materials

Mahogany

Nickel and glass towel holder
Located in New York, NY
Nickel and glass towel holder. Vintage French nickel plated swing action glass rod towel holder
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Actions

Materials

Nickel

19th century Regency walnut centre table
Located in Chelmsford, GB
finest detailed paw feet standing on hidden castors . The tilt top action works as it should and the
Category

1820s English Regency Antique Actions

Materials

Walnut

Antique Drop Leaf Double Gate Leg Table
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
turned legs raised on ceramic castors, the table with double gate leg action to support the leaves when
Category

Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Actions

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Drop Leaf Double Gate Leg Table
Antique Drop Leaf Double Gate Leg Table
H 28.94 in W 48.82 in D 65.75 in
Vintage French Patio Marble Top Table Wrought Iron Base & Set of Four Chairs
Located in Sheridan, CO
, 22.5"d, seat height: 16"h Acquired at an European estate action in Texas in early 2022.
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Actions

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Antique hand made wooden scale model of an 18th century farm cart circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
cart also has a tipping action for dropping loaded goods. The finish is originally hand painted in a
Category

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Antique Actions

Materials

Wood

Period Victorian Dining Table Extending Mahogany 2 Leaf
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Being Made From Well Figured Timbers. The Table Extend By Way of a Wind Out Telescopic Action 2 Take Up
Category

1880s Victorian Antique Actions

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut Extending Dining Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
action opening to incorporate three leaves, all raised up on tapering legs terminating in brass casters
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Actions

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Extending Dining Table
Walnut Extending Dining Table
H 30.5 in W 61 in D 48 in
Queen Anne walnut flip top concertina game table, c. 1720
Located in Kenilworth, IL
A rare small scaled Queen Anne flip top concertina action game table in walnut and book matched and
Category

1720s British Queen Anne Antique Actions

Materials

Baize, Oak, Walnut

Pair 19thc French Rock & Clear Crystal Floral Form Wall Sconces Maison Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
holder/ bobesche. I purchased these at action on the South of France.
Category

1890s French Napoleon III Antique Actions

Materials

Bronze

Nickel and Glass Towel Holder
Located in New York, NY
Nickel and glass towel holder. Vintage French nickel plates swing action glass rod towel holder
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Actions

Materials

Nickel

Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Figured Mahogany Extending Dining Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
extending action standing on elegant reeded tapering legs with original brass cup castors Dimensions
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Actions

Materials

Other

Original 1914 poster Your King and your country need you - WWI
Located in PARIS, FR
and your country need you. Join the army until the war is over." This message was a call to action
Category

1910s Antique Actions

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Pair of Antique Continental 12 Loth Silver Sugar Tongs or Nips
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Germany. The tongs operate with scissor action. They have starburst engraved decoration to each side and
Category

Early 19th Century German Antique Actions

Materials

Silver

19thc German Zinner&Sohn Musical Automaton Toy w Children & Organ Grinder Monkey
Located in Savannah, GA
This rare playful presentation features wonderful detailed faces, charming actions and whimsical
Category

1890s German Late Victorian Antique Actions

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

Victorian Mahogany Extending Dining Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
edge, the pull-out action secured by brass clips opening to incorporate two leaves and one half leaf
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Actions

Materials

Wood

Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Shears '1854'
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sterling silver gilt grape shears has a hinged scissor action. The handles of these grape scissors are
Category

1850s English Antique Actions

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Regency Period Mahogany Dining Table
Located in Lymington, GB
-faded mahogany. Raised on slender turned legs which swing on a gate-leg action, with brass cups and
Category

1820s English Regency Antique Actions

Materials

Mahogany

Large Regency Period Mahogany Dining Table
Large Regency Period Mahogany Dining Table
H 27.96 in W 111.03 in D 48.04 in
18th Century Mahogany Spider Leg Occasional Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
And Elegant Turned Supports Forming Rare Spider Leg Action. This beautiful 18th century table is
Category

Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Actions

Materials

Mahogany

The Grouse Shoot 19th Century Gun with Dogs and grouse in hilly landscape, Oil
By Lennard Lewis
Located in ludlow, GB
showing the action! This chap is obviously a "crack" shot as he has hit the last bird and it will be
Category

19th Century Realist Antique Actions

Materials

Oil

English 19th c. Neo-Classical St. Wedgwood, White Jasperware & Giltwood Plaque
By Wedgwood
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
plaque of Apollo, framed within an Italian patinated and Giltwood frame. This action-filled plaque of
Category

19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Actions

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

Large mahogany dining table
Located in Cheshire, GB
action, with solid runners opening to incorporate four leaves. All raised on cabriole legs terminating in
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Actions

Materials

Wood

Large mahogany dining table
Large mahogany dining table
H 30 in W 119 in D 48 in
Discus Thrower's Torso
Located in Oswestry, GB
action.
Category

17th Century Baroque Antique Actions

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Discus Thrower's Torso
Discus Thrower's Torso
H 22.84 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in
Antique Architect's Desk, English, Adjustable, Draughtsman, Pedestal, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
embossed leather skiver Superb riser action with hinges to both sides of the desk Adjusting for angle, with
Category

Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Actions

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early 19th Century Parcel Gilt Gothic Revival Harp By Sebastian Erard
By Sébastien Érard
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine and elegant Regency Satinwood and parcel-gilt double action Harp from the workshop of
Category

Early 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Actions

Materials

Brass

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Antique Actions For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique actions for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique actions was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. There are all kinds of antique actions available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique actions to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Regency and Empire antique actions are of considerable interest. Many antique actions are appealing in their simplicity, but Gillows of Lancaster & London, Adrien Étienne Gaudez and Howard & Sons Ltd produced popular antique actions that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Actions?

Prices for antique actions start at $167 and top out at $166,676 with the average selling for $6,334.