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Dogon Beadwork
By Dogon Tribe Mali
Located in Glasgow, GB
History and lineage are designated by the stars hence the iconography of the beadwork. These beads were
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Late 19th Century Malian Tribal Antique Beadwork

Materials

Glass

1858 Presentation Beadwork on Red Stroud
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
1858 Presentation Beadwork on Red Stroud. Beaded by the Crow. Written on the piece, "This was
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Beadwork

Materials

Wool, Beads

Biedermeier Beadwork, Pens Casket, Case, Box
Located in Hamburg, DE
Beautifully crafted Biedermeier pencil box from Germany mid - late 19th century. The casket is leather wrapped, embossed and has a push button closure. From the inside the box is lac...
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1870s German Biedermeier Antique Beadwork

Materials

Leather, Beads

Native American Antique embroidered Gauntlets Indian Beadwork
Located in London, GB
Native American Antique Beaded Gauntlets Buck skin Gauntlets Finely beaded with US flag design probably Cree Period Early 20th century  
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Early 20th Century American Antique Beadwork

Materials

Willow

Antique Japanese WovenSilk PaintedCeramicOjimes Beadwork Embroidery Inro
Located in Chicago, IL
-crystal or glass beadwork and thin leather-wrapped thread appliques. For its "Kimono Style" exhibition
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18th Century Japanese Antique Beadwork

Framed 17th Century Beadwork Fragment - 'Royal Hunting' scene
Located in Basildon, GB
A Charles II Beadwork Fragment, circa 1650. Depicting a huntsman, with a horn and staff, directing
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17th Century English Charles II Antique Beadwork

Materials

Beads

Royal Worcester George Owen Reticulated Beadwork Cup and Saucer
By George Owen
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and rare antique Royal Worcester reticulated cup and saucer decorated with beadwork and
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1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Beadwork

Materials

Porcelain

1920S Dark Chocolate Brown Silk With Chinese Beadwork Gown
Located in New York, NY
Has some Minor discoloration 1920S Dark Chocolate Brown Silk With Chinese Beadwork Gown
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1920s Antique Beadwork

exquisite 19th Century Iroquois Beadwork Cushion, Native American Craftsmanship
Located in Hamburg, DE
beadwork cushion, a remarkable example of Native American artistry. This exquisite piece showcases the
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Early 19th Century American Victorian Antique Beadwork

Materials

Silk, Glass

1920S Khaki Silk Cocktail Dress With Pink & Gold Beadwork
Located in New York, NY
1920S Khaki Silk Cocktail Dress With Pink & Gold Beadwork
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1920s Antique Beadwork

20s Black Velvet Drop Waist Dress with Floral Beadwork
Located in San Francisco, CA
20s Black Velvet Dress with Floral Beadwork. Cutout strips along top of shoulders/arms. Snap
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1920s Antique Beadwork

Turkish WWI Prisoner of War Glass Beadwork Amulet Necklace
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptionally good quality Turkish prisoner of war glass beadwork amulet necklace dating from
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1910s Turkish Folk Art Antique Beadwork

Materials

Glass

Vintage Art Deco 1920s flapper beadwork bandeau top, showgirl
Located in NEWARK, GB
This vintage 1920's beadwork bandeau top is just something else! True flapper showgirl style it is
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Early 20th Century British Antique Beadwork

Antique Tea Fancies Stand, English, Walnut, Beadwork, Cake Platter, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a charming antique tea fancies stand. An English, walnut and beadwork raised cake platter
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1860s British Victorian Antique Beadwork

Materials

Walnut

1920S Ivory Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress With White Beadwork & Crystals
Located in New York, NY
1920S Ivory Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress With White Beadwork & Crystals
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1920s Antique Beadwork

Vintage Art Deco glass beadwork sautoir necklace, floral, Flapper length
Located in NEWARK, GB
A rare Vintage Art Deco glass beadwork sautoir necklace. This is a long, Flapper length necklace
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Beadwork

Antique Framed Spanish/Italian Beadwork And Stumpwork Embroidery Panel, 17th C.
Located in Bristol, GB
stumpwork flowers, wirework, applied beadwork, as well as traditional embroidery techniques. Small
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1650s European Antique Beadwork

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique 1880s Arapaho Moccasins, Plains Indian Hide with Beadwork Detail
By Arapaho Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
moccasins are adorned with intricate glass trade beadwork in vibrant shades of green, white, red, blue, and
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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Beadwork

Materials

Hide, Glass, Beads

Native American Beadwork Gauntlets with an Chief, ca 1880-90
Located in York County, PA
Native American beadwork gauntlets with Indian Chiefs in feathered headdresses, probably souix, Ca
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Late 19th Century American Antique Beadwork

Materials

Leather

Pair Of Antique Victorian Beadwork Wall Pockets, Faux Pearl Beaded Decoration
Located in Bristol, GB
, white and champagne coloured glass beadwork on a green velvet ground. They would have originally been
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19th Century European Antique Beadwork

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Velvet, Thread, Glass, Beads

Antique Belle Époque Facetted Steel and Copper Coloured Beads Necklace Beadwork
Located in Munich, Bavaria
coloured facetted metal beads and features a flower motif. Considering the delicacy and age of the beadwork
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1910s Austrian Belle Époque Antique Beadwork

Materials

Copper, Cut Steel

1920S Black Silk Chiffon Flapper Dress With Blue & Green Floral Beadwork
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black Silk Chiffon Flapper Dress With Blue & Green Floral Beadwork
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1920s Antique Beadwork

Antique French Art Deco Gold Bronze & Colorful Beadwork Peacock Lamp, Circa 1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Art Deco Gold Bronze and Colorful Beadwork Peacock Lamp, Circa 1910-1920.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Beadwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Art Deco French Gold Bronze & Colorful Beadwork Peacock Lamp, Circa 1915
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Art Deco French Gold Bronze and Colorful Beadwork Peacock Lamp on Marble Base, Circa 1910
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Beadwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Empire Snuffbox Sun Emblem Amitié Gift of Friendship Glass Beadwork Horn
Located in Munich, Bavaria
pattern and the French words DON DAMITIE, gift of friendship. The beadwork is in truly superb condition.
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1810s French Empire Antique Beadwork

Evening dress in red crêpe with beadwork neckline and bow-belt Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Evening dress in red crêpe with beadwork neckline and bow-belt. Cut-work under-bust. Biais. Top
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1920s European Antique Beadwork

Antique 1870 Cabochon Carbuncle Garnet Victorian Brooch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
and gold beadwork, and the back opens to hold a photo, hair or other memento.
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1870s Victorian Antique Beadwork

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite Native American Beaded Children's or women's Moccasins
Located in London, GB
with elaborate floral beadwork and finished with bright red silk ribbon rosettes and trim. The floral
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Early 20th Century American Antique Beadwork

Materials

Hide, Beads

Early 19th Century Club Fender In Brass And Leather
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb and rare brass club fender from the early 19th century Very beautiful beadwork at the
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19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Beadwork

Materials

Brass

A silver-plated centrepiece, late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
flared and engraved stand, with a cut and etched-glass dish, raised on a circular plinth with a beadwork
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Beadwork

Materials

Silver Plate

American Indian Cheyenne Style Beaded Tobacco Bag
Located in Dallas, TX
beadwork. White quillwork is accented with transparent red heart Russian beads, adding depth and texture to
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1910s American Antique Beadwork

Materials

Leather, Glass

Antique Sheffield Finely Chased Baluster Form Tea Pot Late 18th c
Located in valatie, NY
spout with embossed tapered flutes a beadwork border and footed with an acanthus leaf. The hinged top
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Beadwork

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Table Lamp "Bouillotte"
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Wien, AT
bronze shaft with putti motifs, finely gilded, set on a moulded marble base with beadwork decoration
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Beadwork

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

Vintage 1982 Bob Mackie Red Fully Beaded Dress Gown size US 6
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
designer’s legendary mastery of beadwork and dramatic glamour. This strapless gown is constructed from black
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1880s American Antique Beadwork

Patchwork Crazy Quilt Vintage Jacket
Located in New Hope, PA
made into a jacket and belonged to a stylish woman living in NYC. She added patches and beadwork to
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Early 20th Century American Antique Beadwork

Vintage French Art Deco Blue Red Beaded Handbag Round Box Purse with Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
beadwork throughout, mirror to inner lid, beaded double strap, very nice vintage item, quality
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Beadwork

Materials

Beads

Native American Fine Plains beaded boot moccasins
Located in London, GB
soft buckskin and richly decorated with vibrant floral beadwork in coloured glass beads. The uppers are
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Early 20th Century American Antique Beadwork

Materials

Hide, Beads

Sioux Warrior's Deer Skin Shirt and Leggings
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
brain tanned, shirt with long fringe and ermine fur-on hide drops. Striking geometric beadwork in colors
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19th Century American Native American Antique Beadwork

Materials

Hide, Beads

Native American Blackfoot beaded pouch Plains Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
motifs in blue, green, red, and white lane-stitch beadwork. At the center is a circular rosette design
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Early 20th Century American Antique Beadwork

Materials

Hide, Beads

18th-century English Creamware Whieldon-type Tortoiseshell Tea Bowl & Saucer
By Thomas Whieldon Pottery
Located in Downingtown, PA
and mingle during the second firing. The addition of molded beadwork suggests a date towards the later
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Beadwork

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Ashante Akua Ba
By Nicholas Africano
Located in Glasgow, GB
she produces children of her own. The piece is adorned with personal beadwork.
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Late 19th Century Ghanaian Tribal Antique Beadwork

Materials

Wood

KPM Berlin Turquoise "Love Message" Cup & Saucer with Gilt, c. 1860–80
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Atlanta, GA
matte-tooled and burnished gilding—palmettes, acanthus scrolls, and beadwork—encircles the rim. To the
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Mid-19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Beadwork

Materials

Enamel, Gold Leaf

Exquisite Beaded Children's or women's Moccasins – Iroquois
Located in London, GB
-soled moccasins are made from fine tanned hide and decorated with classic Iroquois raised beadwork
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Early 20th Century American Antique Beadwork

Materials

Hide, Beads

Antique Civil War Era Portrait of a Woman in Gilt Wood Frame
Located in Westfield, MA
frame, richly ornamented with period-appropriate foliate and beadwork carvings that beautifully
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Beadwork

Materials

Giltwood

19th-Century Kiowa-Apache Beaded Hide Bag with Geometric Motifs, Plains Art
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
, the bag is adorned with intricate glass beadwork in vibrant, saturated colors. The bold geometric
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19th Century American Native American Antique Beadwork

Materials

Hide, Beads

Rare Arts & Crafts Beaded Velvet Picture Frame with Floral Folk Art Motif, c1910
Located in Lisse, NL
and subtle accents of red and blue. The balanced symmetry and depth of the beadwork give the frame a
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Beadwork

Materials

Velvet, Glass

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate
Located in Milford, DE
is a rare surviving example of early Himalayan beadwork—substantial in size, visually powerful, and
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Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Beadwork

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate
Located in Milford, DE
is a rare surviving example of early Himalayan beadwork—substantial in size, visually powerful, and
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Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Beadwork

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Xhosa Family of Southern Africa – Old Hand-Colored Ethnographic Engraving, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
in a fur garment and holds a woven basket. Both figures are adorned with traditional beadwork and
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Beadwork

Materials

Paper

Khoikhoi Figures of Southern Africa – Antique Ethnographic Engraving. c.1803
Located in Langweer, NL
layered beadwork, jewelry, and a fur mantle — all characteristic elements of Khoikhoi cultural life. The
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Beadwork

Materials

Paper

Namaqua People of Southern Africa – Hand-Colored Ethnographic Engraving, c.1803
Located in Langweer, NL
decorative pendant. The seated woman wears layered beadwork and communicates a lively, engaging expression
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Beadwork

Materials

Paper

Khoisan Figures of Southern Africa – Ethnographic Engraving (Houzouanas), c.1803
Located in Langweer, NL
woman. Both figures wear traditional garments made from animal skins and decorated with beadwork and
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Beadwork

Materials

Paper

Vintage 1920's Beaded Evening Bag 1920's Flapper Purse Blue and Red Beaded Bag
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This beautiful 1920's beaded bag, showcases the most intricate and beautiful beadwork. Rendered in
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1920s Antique Beadwork

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate
Located in Milford, DE
is a rare surviving example of early Himalayan beadwork—substantial in size, visually powerful, and
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Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Beadwork

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Antique Etruscan Revival Silver Multi-Gemstone Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
artistry of ancient civilizations. Each charm is richly decorated with granulation, beadwork, and repoussé
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19th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Beadwork

Materials

Agate, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Silver

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate
Located in Milford, DE
is a rare surviving example of early Himalayan beadwork—substantial in size, visually powerful, and
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Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Beadwork

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Genuine miniature woven fiber basket from the Tutsi tribe, Rwanda, early 1900
By Tutsi People
Located in Bilzen, BE
basket, (Agaseke, Igiseke) miniature size, for prestige display and storing personal finery, beadwork
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Early 20th Century Tribal Antique Beadwork

Materials

Natural Fiber

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Antique Beadwork For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of antique beadwork you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using beads, trimming and fabric. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of antique beadwork — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A choice in our collection of antique beadwork made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of antique beadwork over the years, but those crafted by Dagobert Peche, Native American Art and Sioux Indian Art are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Beadwork?

A piece of antique beadwork can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,850, while the lowest priced sells for $216 and the highest can go for as much as $16,500.