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1920s Wide Bracelet with Diamond and Emerald
Located in New York, NY
The beautiful bracelet is finely crafted in platinum with diferrent cut of diamonds weighing approximately total of 48.00 carat. Original setting and diamonds. Circa 1920's.
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1920s American Antique And Modern

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Runner with Boteh Pattern and Modern Federal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
71046 Antique Caucasian Shirvan Runner with Boteh Pattern and Modern Federal Style. With its clean
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique And Modern

Materials

Wool

Yellow and White Gold Deco Mesh Bracelet with Stones
Located in Riverdale, NY
This unusual and elegant 2 tone Deco mesh band bracelet is woven with triangular motifs between bezel set stones. Realized in 14k white and yellow gold, the art deco pattern includes...
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Early 20th Century American Antique And Modern

15.50 Carats Total Mixed-Cut Diamond and Emerald Antique Fashion Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This striking bracelet features 15.50 carats of different cut diamonds in an elegant and intricate design. A full cut marquise diamond set at the center of the bracelet. Green Emeral...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique And Modern

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

15.50 Carat Total Mixed-Cut Diamond and Emerald Antique Fashion Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This striking bracelet features 15.50 carats of different cut diamonds in an elegant and intricate design. A full cut marquise diamond set at the center of the bracelet. Green Emeral...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique And Modern

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Victorian Gold Twin Hearts Diamond Estate Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
A magnificent combination of 14kt gold, 22 stunning rose cut diamonds, delicate blue and white enamel embellishments, and 6 alluring natural seed pearls make the Victorian Gold Twin ...
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1840s Modern Antique And Modern

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Distressed Antique Persian Shiraz Rug with Boteh Pattern and Modern Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77617 distressed antique Persian Shiraz rug with Boteh pattern and modern rustic style. Warm and
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Early 20th Century Persian Arts and Crafts Antique And Modern

Materials

Wool

1.49 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Natural Diamonds Hinged Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Massafra, IT
There's something truly enchanting about a bracelet—it has the power to evoke a million-dollar smile. Adorn your wrist with this exquisite hinged bracelet, featuring 1.49 carats of F...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Antique And Modern

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

2.2 Carat Diamonds 18K White Gold Bracelet
Located in Firenze, FI
18K White Gold Bracelet With 2.2carat Pave Diamonds .
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Art Nouveau Antique And Modern

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Exceptionally Rare Cartier Diamond and Platinum Bracelet
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1920s Art Deco Antique And Modern

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Wide Mesh Bracelet In 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Antique Wide Mesh Bracelet In 18K Yellow Gold Introducing a stunning Antique Bracelet, meticulously crafted from bright 18k Yellow gold. This bracelet showcases a timeless, Turn of ...
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Early 20th Century Etruscan Revival Antique And Modern

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mid Century 14 Karat Gold Designer 7 Inch Long 0.16 Inch Wide Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a stunning Vintage Mid Century 14 Karat Yellow Gold Designer Jewelry Bracelet, a true testament to timeless elegance and exquisite craftsmanship. This exquisite piece is ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Contemporary Antique And Modern

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Art Deco Exquisite 38.00cttw Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with unparalleled artistry and adorned with the most exquisite diamonds, our Art Deco Platinum Cluster Diamond 38.00cttw Bracelet is a testament to timeless elegance. Every a...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique And Modern

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco GAL Certified 24.5 Carat Baguette Round Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This bracelet is an original Art Deco piece with amazing quality and craftsmanship. In our opinion, it is one of the best examples of its kind that we have seen. The total weight of ...
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19th Century American Art Deco Antique And Modern

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rare Modernist Art Nouveau Bracelet Silver 14 Karat Gold Barcelona, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful Modernist Art Nouveau Bracelet in Sterling Silver with 14 Karat Gold in an exquisite shell or leaf motif design dating to circa 1900-1930 in the Catalan ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Modernist Antique And Modern

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Modernist Machine Age Art Deco Bracelet Sterling Silver Gold Geometric Barcelona
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful Modernist Machine Age Art Deco Bracelet in Sterling Silver with Gold dating to circa 1920-1930 from Barcelona. The Spanish modernist designs are of the highest q...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Modernist Antique And Modern

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Deco Channel Set Faux Sapphire Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Channel set faux sapphires give this bangle a sleek look great for stacking. This period Deco piece is set in sterling silver and has intricate hand etching around the shoulders.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique And Modern

Deco Channel Set Faux Sapphire Bangle
Deco Channel Set Faux Sapphire Bangle
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H 0.4 in Dm 2.5 in
Swedish Deco Sterling Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Retro moderne unisex swedish sterling link bracelet from the 1930s. Classic hook and bar closure. Hallmarked on clasp with silver standards.
7.5" x 1"
Excellent condition
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique And Modern

Materials

Sterling Silver

Swedish Deco Sterling Bracelet
Swedish Deco Sterling Bracelet
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H 1 in W 7.5 in
British Arts And Crafts Cane Reclining Steamer Armchair
Located in High Wycombe, GB
suited to both period and modern home settings.
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19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique And Modern

Materials

Cane

Petite Bronze Glass and Rock Crystal Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
pendants, with six electrified candle arms and modern wiring, ready for use.
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique And Modern

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Distressed Vintage Persian Silk Tabriz Rug with Modern Industrial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
composition. Accentuating the elaborate display of weathered beauty and modern Industrial vibes, this
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique And Modern

Materials

Silk, Wool

Distressed Vintage Persian Silk Tabriz Rug with Modern Industrial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76953 Distressed Vintage Persian Silk Tabriz Rug with Modern Industrial Style. This charming
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Early 20th Century Persian Industrial Antique And Modern

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Wool, Silk

Sterling and Crystal Epergne
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
epergne is a mix between "old world" and modern; the cut-glass is fancy while the silver piece is fun and
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique And Modern

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Heriz Persian Runner with Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Set off with its Classic, yet modern aesthetic and sophisticated level of contrast, this antique
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique And Modern

Materials

Wool

Chandelier in Patinated and Gilded Bronze from 19th Century
Located in BORDEAUX, FR
decoration that is both contemporary and modern.
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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique And Modern

Materials

Bronze

Zorn and His Wife
By Anders Zorn
Located in Storrs, CT
Zorn and His Wife. 1890. Etching. Hjert and Hjert catalog 31 state ii. 12 1/2 x 8 3/8 (sheet 23 1/2 x 18). Edition 40-50. A fine impression on simili-Japan paper. Signed in pencil. ...
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19th Century Modern Antique And Modern

Materials

Etching

Antique Persian Farahan Gallery Rug with Modern Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
modern and historical, this antique Persian Farahan rug is well suited for traditional, contemporary and
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique And Modern

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Traditional Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76957, antique Persian Malayer runner with traditional modern style. With its traditional modern
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique And Modern

Materials

Wool

Antique Neutral Paneled Kilim Flat-Weave in Tones of Cream and Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
modern kilim rug features a modern design, perfectly suited for casual and easy interiors, such as beach
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Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Antique And Modern

Materials

Wool

Art Deco Set Decanter and 6 Glasses .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
modern. Dimensions: Decanter: Height 26cm Depth 8cm 13cm Glasses: Diameter 3.7 cm
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1920s Czech Art Deco Antique And Modern

Materials

Glass

Antique Fireplace Mantel in Yellow and Dark Gray Marble, 19th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
angles, the simple lines make it elegant and both Classic and modern.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique And Modern

Materials

Marble

1920s Antique Persian Rug Malayer Design with Rust and Black Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
contemporary and modern space. It has a dimension of 6’11” x 13’6” which is ideal for living and dining areas
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1920s Persian Antique And Modern

Materials

Wool

Antique Golden Tortoise Bamboo and Woven Wicker Etagere Bookshelf
Located in Germantown, MD
lends itself to both chinoiserie and modern interiors. Wonderful decorative piece. Good vintage
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19th Century American Chinoiserie Antique And Modern

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Bamboo, Wicker, Plywood

Antique Persian Rug with Tribal Design and Extraordinary Length, circa 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
a fun choice for spicing up contemporary and modern home interiors. IMPORTANT: ACTUAL RUG COLORS
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Early 1900s Persian Antique And Modern

Materials

Wool

Pluviose (Rainfall) /// French Modern Impressionist Lithograph Paris Romantic
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
January 1938). In the meantime, it publishes the Bulletin of ancient and modern art, which has gained a
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Early 1900s Modern Antique And Modern

Materials

Lithograph

Handmade Carpet Modern Rug Green Cream Wool Area Rug for Home Decor
Located in Hampshire, GB
palette in this piece are sure to complement both classic and modern home styles. Master weavers
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Early 1900s Indian Modern Antique And Modern

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Green Modern Rug Handmade Carpet Cream Wool Area Rug for Home Decor
Located in Hampshire, GB
palette in this piece are sure to complement both classic and modern home styles. Master weavers
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Early 1900s Indian Modern Antique And Modern

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Antique Persian Mazlaghan Hamadan Rug with Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50405 Antique Persian Mazlaghan Hamadan rug with Modern Tribal style. This antique Persian
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique And Modern

Materials

Wool

Antique Kurdish Persian Hallway Runner with Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73255, antique Kurdish Persian Hallway runner with Modern Tribal style 03'02 x 13'08. Reflecting
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique And Modern

Materials

Wool

Art Deco Set Decanter and 6 Glasses from 1930
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
modern. Dimensions: Decanter: Height 24 cm Depth 10 cm 12 cm Glasses: Diameter 5.20 cm
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1920s Czech Art Deco Antique And Modern

Materials

Glass

Antique Turkish Kilim Rug Handmade Modern Red Striped Pirot Kilims
Located in Hampshire, GB
. Easily style with both classic and modern spaces for an instant lift. All of the materials used in the
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Early 1900s Turkish Modern Antique And Modern

Materials

Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton

Sugár Andor "Contorted Trees", original pastel on paper
Located in Glenview, IL
"Contorted Trees" by noted Hungarian painter Sugár Andor (1903 - 1944) is a pastel on paper created in 1923. The artwork represents a number of trees, bent by the wind in what appear...
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1920s Modern Antique And Modern

Materials

Pastel

19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 8" X 4.7"
Located in Los Angeles, US
sophistication and modern style.
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19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique And Modern

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Boteh Paisley Beige and Off-White Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
field and border, lending to both traditional and modern projects with warmth and attitude.
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1880s Pakistani Antique And Modern

Materials

Wool

1910s Antique Central Asian Rug Khotan Style with Rust and Beige Nature Details
Located in Dallas, TX
that would fit nicely with contemporary, traditional, and modern home interiors. It has a size of 6’9
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1910s Persian Antique And Modern

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Khorassan Rug with Modern Grandmillennial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
comfortable as it is chic. Soft, bespoke vibes meet modern Grandmillennial style in this hand knotted wool
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Early 20th Century Persian Modern Antique And Modern

Materials

Wool

Ashtray in Petrified Wood, 15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
is an organic modern item.
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15th Century and Earlier Seychellois Organic Modern Antique And Modern

Materials

Wood, Petrified Wood

19th Century English Side Cabinet by Edwards & Roberts
By Edwards and Roberts
Located in Dublin, IE
cabinet makers and retailers working in a variety of styles, both modern and revivalist. Their business
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique And Modern

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Wood

Hawkes Crystal and Sterling Compotes
By Steuben Hawkes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-world and modern.
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Early 1900s American Antique And Modern

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

1890s Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Black and Green Flower Field Design
Located in Dallas, TX
perfectly complement rustic, contemporary, and modern spaces. It’s a big rug at 10’3” x 13’10” which is fine
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1890s Persian Antique And Modern

Materials

Wool

Antique Victorian Washstand with Carrara Marble and Porcelain Sink
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
modern marble effect porcelain sink. This piece has an ebonised finish, with a dark tone that resembles
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique And Modern

Materials

Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble

White and Aluminum Modern Diffuser Pendant
Located in Canton, MA
White pendant with diffuser sending light upwards. Single bulb. Completely restored with original paint, rewired and ready to hang. Dimensions: Height: 35" Width (Diameter): 20"
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique And Modern

Materials

Aluminum

Samarkand Khotan Double-Medallion Wool Carpet (9' 3" x 4' 7")
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and modern interiors. Measures: 9"3 x 4" 7
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Early 20th Century Afghan Antique And Modern

Materials

Wool

British Victorian Colonial Formed Bamboo & Cane Reclining Steamer Armchair
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Exquisite indoor or outdoor reclining chair suited to both period and modern home settings. Featuring
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19th Century British Victorian Antique And Modern

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Pairpoint Controlled Bubble Cut Glass Vases
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Norwood, NJ
wheel cut design above a clear controlled bubble ball and an amethyst square base. Elegant and modern
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique And Modern

Materials

Art Glass, Cut Glass

Antique Persian Bijar Runner with Traditional Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76969 Antique Persian Bijar Runner with Traditional Modern Style 03'09 x 14'03. Create a
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique And Modern

Materials

Wool

Rust Agra Oriental Traditional Carpet
Located in New York, NY
and modern lifestyle aesthetics.
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Early 20th Century Turkish Antique And Modern

Materials

Wool

Antique Traditional Blue and Beige Rug All-Over Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
, though the elegant floral pattern is more muted and modern than rugs of this family—typically made for
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1910s Persian Kirman Antique And Modern

Materials

Wool

Elegant Minimalistic 17th Century Ebonized Cabinet on a Contemporary Steel Stand
Located in Jesteburg, DE
high. It is mounted on a modern hand-forged frame. Which shows a perfect symbiosis of antique and
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17th Century Belgian Baroque Antique And Modern

Materials

Wood

View of Sepino (Molise, Italy) - Lithograph by Girelli and Giuli - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
View of Sepino (Original Title: Veduta di Sepino nel contado di Molise) is an original lithographrealized by Girelli and Giuli, Rome, in the 19th Century. Hand-colored lithograph. ...
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19th Century Modern Antique And Modern

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Lithograph

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Antique And Modern For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique and modern for your home. An antique and modern — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique and modern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique and modern, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique and modern over the years, but those crafted by Andrianna Shamaris, Tiffany & Co. and Royal Copenhagen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique And Modern?

The average selling price for an antique and modern at 1stDibs is $835, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $425,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique And Modern
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A modern home is a style of residential building that was constructed during the modernist design movement of the mid-20th century. Modernist architecture is defined by clean lines, simple rectangular shapes and a lack of ornamentation.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    In art and design, the term contemporary is applied to works by 21st-century artists, while modern refers to works created from the 1880s and through the 1960s.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Modern art is characterized by a rejection of realism and narrative and a trend toward abstraction.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Shag rugs and shag carpeting were very popular in American households in the 1960s and 1970s, but they’ve been around much longer than that. This style of long nap rug can be traced back to Ancient Greece and has also been used for a long time in the Middle East and Central Asia. On 1stDibs, find a collection of shag rugs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Paul Cézanne is often cited as the father of modern art.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    No, Picasso was not a founder of modern art, but he is one of its most famous practitioners.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2024
    Eero Saarinen is considered a modern architect for a number of reasons. An innovative merging of the International Style and the influence of Frank Lloyd Wright can be found in his acclaimed building projects and monuments. He worked with steel and concrete, just as his modernist peers had, and the neo-futuristic forms that characterize his architecture are those commonly associated with modernism.

    Through his work as an architect and designer, Saarinen was a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Particularly affecting were the organic, curvilinear forms seen in Saarinen’s furniture and his best known structures: the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.

    Saarinen had a peerless modernist pedigree. His father, Eliel Saarinen, was an eminent Finnish architect who in 1932 became the first head of the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit. The school became synonymous with progressive design and decorative arts in the United States, and while studying there the younger Saarinen met and befriended several luminaries of mid-century modernism, among them Harry Bertoia and Charles and Ray Eames.

    Like all modernist designers of the mid-century era, Saarinen was interested in the new technology and new and venturesome applications for materials that became widely available for the production of domestic goods in the postwar era. Thanks to Florence Knoll, a pioneering designer in her own right, his famous designs for seating and tables, created during the 1940s and 1950s, were manufactured by Knoll, which was a prominent influence in the rise of modern design in the United States.

    Find vintage Eero Saarinen furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple. 

    Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller

    Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

    Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.

    Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Modern art encompasses Postimpressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, futurism, expressionism, Dada, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and Pop art.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern day sculptures are typically made with bronze, which is an alloy of copper and tin. Sculptures can also be crafted with gold, silver, aluminum, lead and iron. Find a collection of sculptures from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.