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Tall Antique Arched Georgian Alcove Cupboard Door
Tall Antique Arched Georgian Alcove Cupboard Door

Tall Antique Arched Georgian Alcove Cupboard Door

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A tall unglazed antique cupboard door, designed for placement in an arched interior alcove. This

Category

Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Alcove

Materials

Wood, Pine

Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove
Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove

Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove

Located in Buffalo, NY

served. The front alcove section of the bed chamber features beautifully carved panels, daily life and

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Alcove

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Napoleon III walnut fireplace surmounted by an important alcove
Napoleon III walnut fireplace surmounted by an important alcove

Napoleon III walnut fireplace surmounted by an important alcove

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

fireplace supports a monumental alcove wich was much likely a setting for a scuplture. The opulent

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Alcove

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Walnut and Gilt Stucco Alcoves, Empire Style
Pair of Walnut and Gilt Stucco Alcoves, Empire Style

Pair of Walnut and Gilt Stucco Alcoves, Empire Style

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This pair of Restoration style alcoves date back to the Louis-Philippe era at the beginning of the

Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Alcove

Materials

Bronze

Georgian Pine Barrel Back Shelved Corner or Alcove Cupboard
Georgian Pine Barrel Back Shelved Corner or Alcove Cupboard

Georgian Pine Barrel Back Shelved Corner or Alcove Cupboard

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Georgian pine barrel back shelved corner or alcove cupboard This is a wonderful old

Category

Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Alcove

Materials

Pine

Rustic Old Oak Alcove Cupboard from a French Manoir Cellar
Rustic Old Oak Alcove Cupboard from a French Manoir Cellar

Rustic Old Oak Alcove Cupboard from a French Manoir Cellar

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Rustic Old Oak Alcove Cupboard from a French Manoir Cellar This Gothic Piece came to light during

Category

17th Century Folk Art Antique Alcove

Materials

Oak

Empire Charles X Enfilade Boiserie Buffet Lavabo Alcove Fountain Cabinet Sink LA
Empire Charles X Enfilade Boiserie Buffet Lavabo Alcove Fountain Cabinet Sink LA

Empire Charles X Enfilade Boiserie Buffet Lavabo Alcove Fountain Cabinet Sink LA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Empire Charles X Enfilade Boiserie Buffet Lavabo Alcove Fountain Cabinet Sink LA . Very Important

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Alcove

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass, Bronze

Rare Masons Ironstone Lidded Alcove very large Vase with dragons, Ca 1825
Rare Masons Ironstone Lidded Alcove very large Vase with dragons, Ca 1825

Rare Masons Ironstone Lidded Alcove very large Vase with dragons, Ca 1825

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very rare, highly individual and very decorative, very large Lidded Vase in the Chinoiserie style with applied dragons, made by Mason's Ironstone in the George 1Vth period,...

Category

Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Alcove

Materials

Ironstone

Louis XVI Ormolu Cartel Clock
Louis XVI Ormolu Cartel Clock

Louis XVI Ormolu Cartel Clock

Located in Kittery Point, ME

A period Louis XVI Ormolu Cartel Clock, also known alternatively as 'Cartel d'Alcove' or 'œil de

Category

Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Alcove

Materials

Ormolu

Extraordinary 18th Century Louis XV French Provincial Bookcase
Extraordinary 18th Century Louis XV French Provincial Bookcase

Extraordinary 18th Century Louis XV French Provincial Bookcase

Located in Middleburg, VA

carved door and four carved drawers, all set beneath an arched alcove. The composition is unified by

Category

18th Century French Antique Alcove

Materials

Walnut

Antique Early 20th Century Sumatran Ceremonial Tirai Textile Hanging
Antique Early 20th Century Sumatran Ceremonial Tirai Textile Hanging

Antique Early 20th Century Sumatran Ceremonial Tirai Textile Hanging

Located in Centennial, CO

or alcove during a celebration (weddings or birthdays) to symbolize good fortune. This hanging is

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Alcove

Materials

Metal

Edwardian Mahogany Corner cabinet
Edwardian Mahogany Corner cabinet

Edwardian Mahogany Corner cabinet

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

smaller rooms, hallways, or alcoves. Inside, the cabinet features shaped corner shelving, providing useful

Category

1890s Antique Alcove

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage 19th Century Drop Down Writing Desk
Vintage 19th Century Drop Down Writing Desk

Vintage 19th Century Drop Down Writing Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

an intimate library, bedroom alcove, or grand entryway. The desk is in great antique condition

Category

19th Century British Chippendale Antique Alcove

Materials

Brass

Antique Gilt Paint Figural Cherub Hanging Light
Antique Gilt Paint Figural Cherub Hanging Light

Antique Gilt Paint Figural Cherub Hanging Light

Located in Dekalb, IL

alcove-equal parts theatrical and nostalgic, capturing the romantic revival taste that persisted into the

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Alcove

Materials

Composition

Small Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Style Sofa
Small Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Style Sofa

Small Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Style Sofa

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

. Ideal size for those hard to fill spaces; the end of a bed, alcove or landing.

Category

19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Alcove

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Plaster Bust of Hermes
Neoclassical Plaster Bust of Hermes

Neoclassical Plaster Bust of Hermes

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

, looking striking in an entrance hall, alcove or drawing room as an item of historical interest

Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Antique Alcove

Materials

Plaster

Neoclassical Bronze Bust of Hermes By Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck
Neoclassical Bronze Bust of Hermes By Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck

Neoclassical Bronze Bust of Hermes By Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

for a home. It is an excellent stand alone piece, looking striking in an entrance hall, alcove or

Category

Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Alcove

Materials

Bronze

Tall Japanese Sooted Bamboo Ikebana Floor Basket Mingei Meiji Taisho Period
Tall Japanese Sooted Bamboo Ikebana Floor Basket Mingei Meiji Taisho Period

Tall Japanese Sooted Bamboo Ikebana Floor Basket Mingei Meiji Taisho Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

Ikebana was designated to a large wall alcove (Tokonoma) as a significant center piece. Woven in a largely

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Alcove

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Hand-Carved Oak Wall Figure of a Woman, France ca. 1850
Hand-Carved Oak Wall Figure of a Woman, France ca. 1850

Hand-Carved Oak Wall Figure of a Woman, France ca. 1850

Located in Meulebeke, BE

animate a wall, beam, or alcove; an everyday sculpture meant to bring personality and narrative into the

Category

Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Alcove

Materials

Oak

Large 19thC English Oak Glazed Library Bookcase
Large 19thC English Oak Glazed Library Bookcase

Large 19thC English Oak Glazed Library Bookcase

Located in Staffordshire, GB

side of an Alcove/Fireplace) sku 2132 Together W202.5 x D41 x H225 cm Base W198 x D41 x H111 cm Top

Category

19th Century Antique Alcove

Materials

Oak

Bronze incense burner in the form of a Mandarin Duck
Bronze incense burner in the form of a Mandarin Duck

Bronze incense burner in the form of a Mandarin Duck

Located in PARIS, FR

ceremony. An incense burner was placed in the alcove, in which incense was burned prior to the guests

Category

Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Alcove

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Ming Buddhist Oil Lamp, c. 1600
Chinese Ming Buddhist Oil Lamp, c. 1600

Chinese Ming Buddhist Oil Lamp, c. 1600

Located in Chicago, IL

ruffled edge and the pillar stem is shaped to resemble a small temple shrine, a hollowed alcove for a

Category

Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Alcove

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Ming Buddhist Oil Lamp, c. 1600
Chinese Ming Buddhist Oil Lamp, c. 1600

Chinese Ming Buddhist Oil Lamp, c. 1600

Located in Chicago, IL

lotus base and the pillar stem is shaped to resemble a small temple shrine, a hollowed alcove for a

Category

Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Alcove

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Green Glazed Brush Rest Shrine, c. 1850
Chinese Green Glazed Brush Rest Shrine, c. 1850

Chinese Green Glazed Brush Rest Shrine, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

doubles as a miniature shrine, the open interior configured as an alcove for a bodhisattva figure in

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Alcove

Materials

Porcelain

Gilded Bronze Church Candelabra, Opaline and Brass Ornamentation
Gilded Bronze Church Candelabra, Opaline and Brass Ornamentation

Gilded Bronze Church Candelabra, Opaline and Brass Ornamentation

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

these still stand in Catholic churches, often at the altar or in small niches or alcoves around the

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Alcove

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Classical Pedestal Side Table with Ornate Brass Detailing
Vintage Classical Pedestal Side Table with Ornate Brass Detailing

Vintage Classical Pedestal Side Table with Ornate Brass Detailing

Located in Trenton, NJ

enough to fit comfortably beside seating or in a narrow alcove. A turned central column anchors the

Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Antique Alcove

Materials

Wood

Italian Situla 18th Century brass and zinc holy water bucket
Italian Situla 18th Century brass and zinc holy water bucket

Italian Situla 18th Century brass and zinc holy water bucket

By Jan van Mekeren

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

alcoves depicting four writing evangelists with their symbol known as: St. Matthew (the Angel) , St. Mark

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Gothic Antique Alcove

Materials

Brass, Zinc

Antique Japanese wooden ornamental railing top "Giboshi" / 19th century
Antique Japanese wooden ornamental railing top "Giboshi" / 19th century

Antique Japanese wooden ornamental railing top "Giboshi" / 19th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

entryway or alcove, it becomes a quiet symbolic accent. Positioned against a white or concrete wall, the

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Alcove

Materials

Wood

19th C. French Giltwood, Ormolu Swan Bed Corona, Circle Desmalter/ Krieger
19th C. French Giltwood, Ormolu Swan Bed Corona, Circle Desmalter/ Krieger

19th C. French Giltwood, Ormolu Swan Bed Corona, Circle Desmalter/ Krieger

By Jacob-Desmalter, Maison Krieger

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

embellishments. Comparable examples appear in French Directoire and Restoration-style bed alcoves. Use

Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Alcove

Materials

Ormolu

An 18K Gold Neo Gothic Wièse Ring
An 18K Gold Neo Gothic Wièse Ring

An 18K Gold Neo Gothic Wièse Ring

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 18k gold ring in neo-gothic style representing a lady in an alcove, circa 1870, France. The

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Alcove

Materials

18k Gold

Japanese antique Tokoname ware vase / 16th century / Muromachi period
Japanese antique Tokoname ware vase / 16th century / Muromachi period

Japanese antique Tokoname ware vase / 16th century / Muromachi period

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

further enhances its value. Simply placing it in an alcove, on a shelf, or on a low stand brings a sense

Category

16th Century Japanese Other Antique Alcove

Materials

Pottery

African Dagari Ancestor Figure
African Dagari Ancestor Figure

African Dagari Ancestor Figure

Located in Chicago, IL

spirit of a deceased ancestor. Tucked away from view in a secret alcove or shrine, the figure was used in

Category

Early 20th Century Ghanaian Primitive Antique Alcove

Materials

Wood

Pretty Black Chinoiserie Cupboard Decorated with Birds and Flowers
Pretty Black Chinoiserie Cupboard Decorated with Birds and Flowers

Pretty Black Chinoiserie Cupboard Decorated with Birds and Flowers

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

inside the cupboard there is a full length shelf, above this there are 2 drawers and a small alcove on

Category

1920s Chinoiserie Antique Alcove

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Silk Woven Curtain or Hanging, Tetouan, Morocco
Antique Silk Woven Curtain or Hanging, Tetouan, Morocco

Antique Silk Woven Curtain or Hanging, Tetouan, Morocco

Located in Point Richmond, CA

A Hanging or Curtain for a Wedding Alcove or Reception Room Tetouan, Morocco 19th century Silk

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Early 19th Century Moroccan Islamic Antique Alcove

Materials

Cotton, Silk

An Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Studiolo Cabinet, 17th Century
An Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Studiolo Cabinet, 17th Century

An Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Studiolo Cabinet, 17th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

architectural alcove compartment flanked to either side by spiral colonettes, the beaded and recessed central

Category

17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Alcove

Materials

Walnut

19th century rare pair of large Aubusson Verdure tapestries with heron and duck
19th century rare pair of large Aubusson Verdure tapestries with heron and duck

19th century rare pair of large Aubusson Verdure tapestries with heron and duck

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

spaces such as alcoves, panels, or doorways, bringing a touch of natural serenity into elegant bourgeois

Category

19th Century French Antique Alcove

Materials

Wool, Silk

Early 20th Century French Oak Jewellers Table
Early 20th Century French Oak Jewellers Table

Early 20th Century French Oak Jewellers Table

Located in London, GB

would suit an entrance hall or alcove as a statement lamp/console table or desk. French, c. 1920.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Alcove

Materials

Oak

Pair of Antique Swedish Doors Circa 18th Century
Pair of Antique Swedish Doors Circa 18th Century

Pair of Antique Swedish Doors Circa 18th Century

Located in Peabody, MA

. The pair have been hinged together to form a unique room divider or backdrop alcove. Each panel

Category

18th Century Swedish Industrial Antique Alcove

Materials

Metal

Japanese Antique Ceramic Vase - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Ceramic Vase - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Ceramic Vase - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

makes it easy to place on a shelf, table, or alcove, where it can serve as a vessel for single stems

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Alcove

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Antique Iron Candlestick, 1910s–1930s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Iron Candlestick, 1910s–1930s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Iron Candlestick, 1910s–1930s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

expressive, it works beautifully as a display piece on a shelf, console, or alcove. The candlestick pairs

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Alcove

Materials

Iron

Art Nouveau mahogany woodwork from Café Barjot in Paris, 1905
Art Nouveau mahogany woodwork from Café Barjot in Paris, 1905

Art Nouveau mahogany woodwork from Café Barjot in Paris, 1905

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

center of an alcove with beveled mirrors and a clock in a mahogany and glass decoration enamelled with

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Alcove

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Stained Glass

Oak Corkscrew 1950s Armchair with Straw Seat attributed to Charles Dudouyt
Oak Corkscrew 1950s Armchair with Straw Seat attributed to Charles Dudouyt

Oak Corkscrew 1950s Armchair with Straw Seat attributed to Charles Dudouyt

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

interest, allowing it to nestle beautifully into a window alcove, next to built-in bookcases, or as part of

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Alcove

Materials

Rush, Oak

Japanese Antique Ceramic Vase - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Ceramic Vase - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Ceramic Vase - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

allows for easy placement on a table, shelf, or alcove, where it can hold single stems, branches, or

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Alcove

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Antique Ceramic Vase - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Ceramic Vase - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Ceramic Vase - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

, table, or alcove, where it can hold single stems, branches, or dried flowers. The simple form and softly

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Alcove

Materials

Pottery

French Art Nouveau Mirror Carved Painted Camel 1890
French Art Nouveau Mirror Carved Painted Camel 1890

French Art Nouveau Mirror Carved Painted Camel 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

carved and then painted To the top is the unique gilt lined alcove that houses a seated camel We date

Category

1890s Antique Alcove

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

19th Century Large Giltwood Dressing or Leaner Mirror
19th Century Large Giltwood Dressing or Leaner Mirror

19th Century Large Giltwood Dressing or Leaner Mirror

Located in Dublin, IE

sculptures, finely carved in high relief and set within a pair of recessed panelled alcoves. Raised over a

Category

19th Century English Antique Alcove

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique alcove you’re looking for. Each antique alcove for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and softwood. Your living room may not be complete without an antique alcove — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique alcove is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, Louis XV and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. Hilliard & Thomason, Martinet and Noel Balthazar each produced at least one beautiful antique alcove that is worth considering.

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