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1890's Sioux Wood and Fabric Cradleboard
1890's Sioux Wood and Fabric Cradleboard

1890's Sioux Wood and Fabric Cradleboard

$4,025

H 4 in W 11 in D 111 in

1890's Sioux Wood and Fabric Cradleboard

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

or handmade indigenous beadwork collection. Beaded top 8" x 9", cradle 25" plus 3" tab, 42" to top of

Category

Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Beadwork

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Venetian Canal Scene by F. Ballmann (1894) in an Elegant Gilt Frame
Venetian Canal Scene by F. Ballmann (1894) in an Elegant Gilt Frame

Venetian Canal Scene by F. Ballmann (1894) in an Elegant Gilt Frame

Located in Berlin, DE

artwork is set in a refined, classic gilt frame with beadwork, laurel motifs, and layered molding that

Category

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Beadwork

Materials

Wood

Patchwork Crazy Quilt Vintage Jacket
Patchwork Crazy Quilt Vintage Jacket

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Beadwork

Genuine miniature woven fiber  basket from the Tutsi tribe, Rwanda, early 1900
Genuine miniature woven fiber  basket from the Tutsi tribe, Rwanda, early 1900

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

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Antique Beadwork

Materials

Natural Fiber

KPM Berlin Turquoise "Love Message" Cup & Saucer with Gilt, c. 1860–80
KPM Berlin Turquoise "Love Message" Cup & Saucer with Gilt, c. 1860–80

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

Category

Mid-19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Beadwork

Materials

Enamel, Gold Leaf

Native American Cheyenne Beaded Moccasins Tipi Motif Antique Plains 1880
Native American Cheyenne Beaded Moccasins Tipi Motif Antique Plains 1880

Native American Cheyenne Beaded Moccasins Tipi Motif Antique Plains 1880

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

-tanned buckskin, these moccasins are richly decorated with intricate glass trade beadwork executed in

Category

1880s American Native American Antique Beadwork

Materials

Hide, Beads

Northern Plains Moccasins
Northern Plains Moccasins

Northern Plains Moccasins

$2,875

H 11 in W 6 in D 6 in

Northern Plains Moccasins

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

green background with greasy yellow, red and white designs. Great patina on beadwork and leather. Would

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Beadwork

Materials

Beads

18th-century English Creamware Whieldon-type Tortoiseshell Tea Bowl & Saucer
18th-century English Creamware Whieldon-type Tortoiseshell Tea Bowl & Saucer

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

Category

Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Beadwork

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Antique Etruscan Revival Silver Multi-Gemstone Charm Bracelet
Antique Etruscan Revival Silver Multi-Gemstone Charm Bracelet

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

Category

19th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Beadwork

Materials

Agate, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Silver

Northern Cheyenne Beaded and Quilled Bow Case
Northern Cheyenne Beaded and Quilled Bow Case

Northern Cheyenne Beaded and Quilled Bow Case

$34,500

H 60 in W 59 in D 10 in

Northern Cheyenne Beaded and Quilled Bow Case

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

fringes and adorned with artful sections of beadwork, consistent with other Northern Cheyenne examples

Category

19th Century American Native American Antique Beadwork

Materials

Hide, Beads

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate
Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

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

Category

Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Beadwork

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Antique Etruscan Revival 800 Silver Multi-Stone Charm Bracelet
Antique Etruscan Revival 800 Silver Multi-Stone Charm Bracelet

Antique Etruscan Revival 800 Silver Multi-Stone Charm Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

richly detailed with applied beadwork and wirework, set with cabochon stones in warm orange-red tones

Category

19th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Beadwork

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Silver

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate
Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

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

Category

Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Beadwork

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Native American Crow Beaded Cuffs Gauntlets Bar Design Plains Antique
Native American Crow Beaded Cuffs Gauntlets Bar Design Plains Antique

Native American Crow Beaded Cuffs Gauntlets Bar Design Plains Antique

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

divisions and precise color blocking. This design language is a hallmark of Crow beadwork from the classic

Category

Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Beadwork

Materials

Tin

Rare Arts & Crafts Beaded Velvet Picture Frame with Floral Folk Art Motif, c1910
Rare Arts & Crafts Beaded Velvet Picture Frame with Floral Folk Art Motif, c1910

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

Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Beadwork

Materials

Velvet, Glass

Pair Of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Cranes In Flight
Pair Of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Cranes In Flight

Pair Of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Cranes In Flight

Located in Long Island City, NY

beadwork against blue background. Antique Japanese Enamel Vases For Collectors. Dimensions: H 8 in. D 5

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Beadwork

Materials

Enamel

Khoikhoi Figures of Southern Africa – Antique Ethnographic Engraving. c.1803
Khoikhoi Figures of Southern Africa – Antique Ethnographic Engraving. c.1803

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

Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Beadwork

Materials

Paper

Namaqua People of Southern Africa – Hand-Colored Ethnographic Engraving, c.1803
Namaqua People of Southern Africa – Hand-Colored Ethnographic Engraving, c.1803

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

Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Beadwork

Materials

Paper

19th Century French Gothic Hand Painted Walnut Altar Panel with Marian Imagery
19th Century French Gothic Hand Painted Walnut Altar Panel with Marian Imagery

19th Century French Gothic Hand Painted Walnut Altar Panel with Marian Imagery

Located in Dallas, TX

evocative of cathedral tracery. Carved floral spandrels and beadwork surround the central medallion

Category

Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Beadwork

Materials

Walnut

Antique Micromosaic Pendant Locket Brooch in 14K Gold, Grand Tour Era, 1850
Antique Micromosaic Pendant Locket Brooch in 14K Gold, Grand Tour Era, 1850

Antique Micromosaic Pendant Locket Brooch in 14K Gold, Grand Tour Era, 1850

Located in Rotterdam, NL

embellished with gold beadwork and delicate granulation, while three articulated drops add movement and

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian High Victorian Antique Beadwork

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Early 20th Century Italian Beaded Chandelier
Early 20th Century Italian Beaded Chandelier

Early 20th Century Italian Beaded Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

intricate beadwork and a timeless design, this piece brings a touch of old-world charm to any space. Perfect

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Beadwork

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate
Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

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

Category

Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Beadwork

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate
Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

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

Category

Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Beadwork

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Antique Potawatomi Beaded Moccasins c.1880 – Northeast Woodlands Native Footwear
Antique Potawatomi Beaded Moccasins c.1880 – Northeast Woodlands Native Footwear

Antique Potawatomi Beaded Moccasins c.1880 – Northeast Woodlands Native Footwear

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

, the moccasins feature large, flared cuffs intricately adorned with edge beadwork using vibrant trade

Category

Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Beadwork

Materials

Animal Skin, Hide, Leather, Beads

18K Gold Chain Necklace by Swedish Master Carl Gustaf Hallberg Made 1882
18K Gold Chain Necklace by Swedish Master Carl Gustaf Hallberg Made 1882

18K Gold Chain Necklace by Swedish Master Carl Gustaf Hallberg Made 1882

By Carl Gustav Hallberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

substantial, with a rhythmic, decorative surface created by the repeated gold beadwork. The quality of the

Category

1880s Swedish Antique Beadwork

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Lady Carved Hardstone Cameo Brooch Pendant
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Lady Carved Hardstone Cameo Brooch Pendant

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Lady Carved Hardstone Cameo Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

background. The surrounding gold frame features intricate floral motifs and delicate beadwork, enhancing the

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Beadwork

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Beaded Handbag with Silvered Clasp and Swan Detail, circa 1880
Antique Beaded Handbag with Silvered Clasp and Swan Detail, circa 1880

Antique Beaded Handbag with Silvered Clasp and Swan Detail, circa 1880

Located in Hamburg, DE

remarkable example of 19th-century craftsmanship. The fine beadwork on this piece is particularly well

Category

1880s German Belle Époque Antique Beadwork

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker by Martin Hall, England
Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker by Martin Hall, England

Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker by Martin Hall, England

By Martin Hall

Located in Nantucket, MA

beadwork detail to the edge of the lid and cap. Marked on the bottom M.H. in a rectangle below the number 4.

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Beadwork

Materials

Silver Plate

Lesage Style Art Deco Beaded Embroidered Vest
Lesage Style Art Deco Beaded Embroidered Vest

Lesage Style Art Deco Beaded Embroidered Vest

Located in Sharon, CT

Semi sheer tulle with hand embroidered Lesage style beadwork in deco designs. With a great

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Beadwork

Antique Sioux Plains Native American Beaded Buckskin and Canvas Possible Bag
Antique Sioux Plains Native American Beaded Buckskin and Canvas Possible Bag

Antique Sioux Plains Native American Beaded Buckskin and Canvas Possible Bag

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

features intricate beadwork on the front in vibrant red, green, dark blue, and yellow beads against a crisp

Category

Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Beadwork

Materials

Hide, Canvas, Beads

Victorian 15k Etruscan Hinged Bangle
Victorian 15k Etruscan Hinged Bangle

Victorian 15k Etruscan Hinged Bangle

Located in Narberth, PA

vibrant 15k yellow gold, and features intricate Etruscan wirework and beadwork. The details cover

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Beadwork

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14k Sardonyx Hardstone Lady Faces Cameo Earrings
Victorian 14k Sardonyx Hardstone Lady Faces Cameo Earrings

Victorian 14k Sardonyx Hardstone Lady Faces Cameo Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

wirework and beadwork accents. Additionally, four foliage-shaped details border the stunning cameo. The

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Beadwork

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Cheyenne Leggings
19th Century Cheyenne Leggings

19th Century Cheyenne Leggings

$12,650

H 32 in W 18 in D 0.5 in

19th Century Cheyenne Leggings

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

. Great for display in a handmade indigenous beadwork collection or Southwestern style home. Circa 1890

Category

Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Beadwork

Materials

Hide, Beads

Menominee Bandolier
Menominee Bandolier

Menominee Bandolier

$5,740

H 40 in W 13 in D 1 in

Menominee Bandolier

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

19th Century Menominee Bandolier Bag. Both bag and shoulder strap feature floral beadwork design

Category

19th Century American Native American Antique Beadwork

Materials

Fabric, Beads

Plateau Beaded Cuffs
Plateau Beaded Cuffs

Plateau Beaded Cuffs

$1,725

H 12 in W 7 in D 1 in

Plateau Beaded Cuffs

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

with brass tacks and red border. Floral beadwork has colors of red, pink, white, and orange. Circa 1900

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Beadwork

Materials

Beads

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Demilune Flip-Top Game Table
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Demilune Flip-Top Game Table

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Demilune Flip-Top Game Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

beadwork in bronze. Made in the grand French Louis XVI taste or Regency style. The console is supported by

Category

19th Century English Louis XVI Antique Beadwork

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Early 20th Century Sioux Beaded Moccasins
Early 20th Century Sioux Beaded Moccasins

Early 20th Century Sioux Beaded Moccasins

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

nicely in a handmade indigenous beadwork collection or in a Southwestern style home. Early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Beadwork

Materials

Beads

Museum Quality Native American Sioux Beaded Hide Dress Antique Plains 1880
Museum Quality Native American Sioux Beaded Hide Dress Antique Plains 1880

Museum Quality Native American Sioux Beaded Hide Dress Antique Plains 1880

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

beadwork arranged in a bold geometric composition centered on a structured yoke design. The beadwork

Category

Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Beadwork

Materials

Hide, Beads

Antique Pair of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vases in the Style of Namikawa
Antique Pair of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vases in the Style of Namikawa

Antique Pair of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vases in the Style of Namikawa

Located in Long Island City, NY

artistry. Each vase features meticulously crafted floral scenes enclosed within precise beadwork, creating

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Beadwork

Materials

Enamel

Native American Sioux Beaded Teepee Bag
Native American Sioux Beaded Teepee Bag

Native American Sioux Beaded Teepee Bag

$5,750

H 19 in W 12 in D 5 in

Native American Sioux Beaded Teepee Bag

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Native American Sioux beaded teepee bag. Having beaded front, sides and top. Beadwork is mostly

Category

Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Beadwork

Materials

Hide, Beads

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vase in the Style of Namikawa
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vase in the Style of Namikawa

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vase in the Style of Namikawa

Located in Long Island City, NY

beadwork, showcasing the hallmark precision and artistry associated with Namikawas renowned craftsmanship

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Beadwork

Materials

Enamel

Blue Beaded Silk Flapper Dress
Blue Beaded Silk Flapper Dress

Blue Beaded Silk Flapper Dress

Located in Sharon, CT

Dress has a slip lining. Beadwork, seed pearls at the hem. The accompany belt is 66" x 2". The

Category

1920s American Antique Beadwork

Antique Victorian Garnet and Pearl Gold Locket Pendant, ca. 19th Century
Antique Victorian Garnet and Pearl Gold Locket Pendant, ca. 19th Century

Antique Victorian Garnet and Pearl Gold Locket Pendant, ca. 19th Century

Located in Rotterdam, NL

the garnet is a beautifully detailed gold framework, accented with granulated beadwork and engraved

Category

Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Beadwork

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

An Illongot headdress
An Illongot headdress

An Illongot headdress

$2,877

H 5.91 in W 25.2 in D 6.3 in

An Illongot headdress

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Ifugao, Northern Philippines, 19th century Decorated with different kinds of beadwork and the bill

Category

19th Century Philippine Antique Beadwork

Materials

Shell, Natural Fiber, Wood, Beads

Antique Copper Tibetan Mahakala Mask
Antique Copper Tibetan Mahakala Mask

Antique Copper Tibetan Mahakala Mask

$975

H 11 in W 13 in D 0.5 in

Antique Copper Tibetan Mahakala Mask

Located in Bradenton, FL

enamel beadwork of semi-precious stone of red coral and turquoise beads. Has wire hanger on reverse side

Category

19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Beadwork

Materials

Copper

Edward S Curtis (1868-1952) Shot in The Hand - Apsaroke, 1908
Edward S Curtis (1868-1952) Shot in The Hand - Apsaroke, 1908

Edward S Curtis (1868-1952) Shot in The Hand - Apsaroke, 1908

By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952

Located in CA, CA

attire, including a feathered headdress with intricate beadwork, symbolising his status and

Category

Early 1900s American American Classical Antique Beadwork

Materials

Paper

Pr, French Empire Revival Patinated & Gilt-Bronze Vases by Fumière et Cie, Paris
Pr, French Empire Revival Patinated & Gilt-Bronze Vases by Fumière et Cie, Paris

Pr, French Empire Revival Patinated & Gilt-Bronze Vases by Fumière et Cie, Paris

Located in Atlanta, GA

, surmounted by a pierced gilt-bronze collar of upright palmettes, beadwork, and fluting. The shoulders are

Category

Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Beadwork

Materials

Bronze

An Italian Silver Passover Seder Plate, Venice Circa 1800
An Italian Silver Passover Seder Plate, Venice Circa 1800

An Italian Silver Passover Seder Plate, Venice Circa 1800

Located in New York, NY

, with beadwork around the outer edge. Each section is flanked by stylized acanthus leaves and volute

Category

Early 1800s Italian Antique Beadwork

Materials

Silver

Early Victorian 18kt Swiss Enamel Open Link Chain Necklace 25"
Early Victorian 18kt Swiss Enamel Open Link Chain Necklace 25"

Early Victorian 18kt Swiss Enamel Open Link Chain Necklace 25"

Located in Narberth, PA

beadwork. A complimentary enameled design decorates each round connector ring and finishing the design is a

Category

1850s Victorian Antique Beadwork

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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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.