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Chinese Export Leather Trunk, circa 1820
Chinese Export Leather Trunk, circa 1820

Chinese Export Leather Trunk, circa 1820

Located in Saint Louis, MO

borders, corners and escutcheon, decorated with brass tacks; the carved and painted base a later addition

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Leather

Pair of English Georgian Cigar Leather Wingback Library Chairs
Pair of English Georgian Cigar Leather Wingback Library Chairs

Pair of English Georgian Cigar Leather Wingback Library Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

armchairs feature a mahogany frame covered with faded cigar leather having brass tack nail head on the

Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Brass

ROYCROFT   Side Chair model #035 special size-not high back, Stickley era. W8115
ROYCROFT   Side Chair model #035 special size-not high back, Stickley era. W8115

ROYCROFT Side Chair model #035 special size-not high back, Stickley era. W8115

By Roycroft

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

condition with the original finish. The leather seat is attached with brass tacks. It was made with a great

Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Set of Six Directoire Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
19th Century Set of Six Directoire Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

19th Century Set of Six Directoire Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

crests and patinated brass tack nail head borders. The round seat is supported by fluted column style

Category

19th Century French Directoire Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French Pair Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chairs
French Pair Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chairs

French Pair Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

center of each chair. Lovely reeded tapered legs and original brass tacking. These chairs are stunning in

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Antique Leather Traveling Trunk with Hand-Painted Carriage Scene
Antique Leather Traveling Trunk with Hand-Painted Carriage Scene

Antique Leather Traveling Trunk with Hand-Painted Carriage Scene

Located in Barcelona, ES

brown leather and brass tacks, wrought iron handles and iron lock. The dome top has a hand painted horse

Category

Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Piano Stool, Oak & Velvet, French Cabinetmaker, Mid-19th Century
Antique Piano Stool, Oak & Velvet, French Cabinetmaker, Mid-19th Century

Antique Piano Stool, Oak & Velvet, French Cabinetmaker, Mid-19th Century

Located in Odense, DK

upholstered round seat. The seat is traditionally covered in velvet and accented with decorative brass tacks

Category

Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Velvet, Oak

19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs with Original Blue Mohair Upholstery
19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs with Original Blue Mohair Upholstery

19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs with Original Blue Mohair Upholstery

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Pair of French Louis XV armchairs with stunning original blue mohair upholstery with brass tack

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Custom Upholstered Bench
Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Custom Upholstered Bench

Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Custom Upholstered Bench

Located in Bridgeport, CT

four heavily carved mahogany legs, well carved ball and claw feet with brass tack nailhead trim

Category

19th Century Chippendale Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Brass

Charles X Style Settee
Charles X Style Settee

Charles X Style Settee

Located in Bridgeport, CT

with brass tack nailhead trim. The settee resting on four cabriole front legs with three saber form

Category

19th Century Charles X Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Baroque Style Oak Barley Twist Dining Stools
Set of Six Baroque Style Oak Barley Twist Dining Stools

Set of Six Baroque Style Oak Barley Twist Dining Stools

Located in Rio Vista, CA

upholstered with a faux leather naugahyde in a caramel color with decorative brass tack nail heads. The back

Category

19th Century English Baroque Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Brass

Set of Six English Regency Walnut Dining or Library Armchairs
Set of Six English Regency Walnut Dining or Library Armchairs

Set of Six English Regency Walnut Dining or Library Armchairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

borders and brass tack nailhead trim. Substantial armchairs weighing nearly 25 pounds with radiant grained

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair Of Antique French Empire Style Upholstered Armchair Frames
Pair Of Antique French Empire Style Upholstered Armchair Frames

Pair Of Antique French Empire Style Upholstered Armchair Frames

Located in Bridgeport, CT

at the top of cabriole legs. The chairs are accentuated with brass tack nailheads highlighting the

Category

19th Century Empire Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Female Figure. Lwena/Chokwe, Angola-Zambia
Early 20th Century Female Figure. Lwena/Chokwe, Angola-Zambia

Early 20th Century Female Figure. Lwena/Chokwe, Angola-Zambia

Located in London, GB

piece is the position of the female's arms, which are clasped behind her back. Brass tacks and small

Category

Early 20th Century Angolan Tribal Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Wood

French Louis XV Set of 4 Chairs with Original Blue Mohair Upholstery
French Louis XV Set of 4 Chairs with Original Blue Mohair Upholstery

French Louis XV Set of 4 Chairs with Original Blue Mohair Upholstery

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Set of 4 antique French Louis XV chairs with stunning original blue mohair upholstery with brass

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Late 19th Century Parlor Chair With Needlework Upholstery
Late 19th Century Parlor Chair With Needlework Upholstery

Late 19th Century Parlor Chair With Needlework Upholstery

Located in Bridgeport, CT

creature and a floral design. Studded with brass tacks. Blue velvet back to chair. Measures 26” W x 21” D

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Fine Pair Of French Empire Style Upholstered Armchairs
Fine Pair Of French Empire Style Upholstered Armchairs

Fine Pair Of French Empire Style Upholstered Armchairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

at the top of cabriole legs. The chairs are accentuated with brass tack nailheads highlighting the

Category

19th Century Empire Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Fabric, Burl

19th Century French Napoleon III Leather Reclining Armchair
19th Century French Napoleon III Leather Reclining Armchair

19th Century French Napoleon III Leather Reclining Armchair

Located in Rio Vista, CA

. Features a mahogany frame covered with rich, distressed dark leather. The leather surfaces have brass tack

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Metal

Wonderful Carved Chestnut French Provincial Bookcase Cabinet from Brittany
Wonderful Carved Chestnut French Provincial Bookcase Cabinet from Brittany

Wonderful Carved Chestnut French Provincial Bookcase Cabinet from Brittany

Located in Hopewell, NJ

motifs and brass tacks. The carvings represent flowers, hearts, leaves, and other decorative forms

Category

1880s French French Provincial Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Chestnut

Antique Arts and Crafts Era Armchair with Built-In Bookcase
Antique Arts and Crafts Era Armchair with Built-In Bookcase

Antique Arts and Crafts Era Armchair with Built-In Bookcase

Located in Alhambra, CA

English craftsman style design. Leather back is brass tacked to the coffin-shaped oak seat back. Arms are

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Brass

Large Late 19th Early / 20th Century Italian Ottoman
Large Late 19th Early / 20th Century Italian Ottoman

Large Late 19th Early / 20th Century Italian Ottoman

Located in Hudson, NY

completed with decorative tape to the top and brass tacks to round out the architectural styling. The carved

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Walnut

Pair of English Sheraton mahogany shield back armchairs, c. 1790
Pair of English Sheraton mahogany shield back armchairs, c. 1790

Pair of English Sheraton mahogany shield back armchairs, c. 1790

Located in Kenilworth, IL

with horse hair fill, and upholstered in a gray striae horse hair fabric with brass tack detailing

Category

Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Brass

Fine French Leather Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchair
Fine French Leather Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchair

Fine French Leather Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchair

Located in Hopewell, NJ

with brass tack lining, flowing out from the back into carved hand rests over incredibly carved arm

Category

Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Three Early 20th Century French Walnut Carved Side Chairs, circa 1900
Three Early 20th Century French Walnut Carved Side Chairs, circa 1900

Three Early 20th Century French Walnut Carved Side Chairs, circa 1900

Located in San Francisco, CA

with brass tacks These chairs can be used "as is", but are being offered for upholstery restoration

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Walnut

Tramp Art Box or Chest, Early 20th Century
Tramp Art Box or Chest, Early 20th Century

Tramp Art Box or Chest, Early 20th Century

Located in London, London

of chip-carved wood and embellished with brass tacks. The intricate geometric construction — built up

Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Wood

Pair Antique French Louis XIV Armchairs
Pair Antique French Louis XIV Armchairs

Pair Antique French Louis XIV Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

although not in new condition. Brass tacks hold everything in place. Boldly scrolled armrests carved with

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Louis XIII Style Walnut Leather Library Chair or Throne Chair
Louis XIII Style Walnut Leather Library Chair or Throne Chair

Louis XIII Style Walnut Leather Library Chair or Throne Chair

Located in Rio Vista, CA

bordered with brass tack nail heads. The seat is supported by turned legs with blocks conjoined by turned

Category

19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Brass

1920s Grained Fine Austrian Biedermeier Burlwood Table and 2 Chairs
1920s Grained Fine Austrian Biedermeier Burlwood Table and 2 Chairs

1920s Grained Fine Austrian Biedermeier Burlwood Table and 2 Chairs

Located in Miami, FL

of burlwood chairs with upholstered seats and brass tack trim. The chairs have classic Biedermeier

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Brass

Antique European Renaissance Revival Chairs with Terracotta Linen Upholstery
Antique European Renaissance Revival Chairs with Terracotta Linen Upholstery

Antique European Renaissance Revival Chairs with Terracotta Linen Upholstery

Located in Centennial, CO

upholstery in a rich terracotta linen and brass tacks. The carved wood bears the original finish and has a

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Hand-Painted American Immigrant Trunk, Folk Art
19th Century Hand-Painted American Immigrant Trunk, Folk Art

19th Century Hand-Painted American Immigrant Trunk, Folk Art

Located in Los Angeles, CA

of floral ornamentation framed by brass tack detailing, which also continues along the edges and

Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

18th Century Vintage French Commode Chair
18th Century Vintage French Commode Chair

18th Century Vintage French Commode Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, meticulously crafted from high-quality beechwood with brass tack-bound leather over back padding. This antique

Category

Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Brass

Set of Twelve 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs
Set of Twelve 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs

Set of Twelve 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

upholstered with striped mohair and brass tacks, they're ready for yet another generation's enjoyment! Circa

Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Mohair, Elm

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Upholstered Bergeres ~ Armchairs
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Upholstered Bergeres ~ Armchairs

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Upholstered Bergeres ~ Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

fastened with brass tacks for a truly timeless look. If you act fast, the original matching pair of

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese Oak and Leather Chair
Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese Oak and Leather Chair

Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese Oak and Leather Chair

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

, character and charm. An elegant attractive chair with good age and patina. Amazing 1" diameter brass tacks

Category

Early 18th Century Portuguese Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Leather, Oak

20th Century English Carved Oak Elizabethan Style Armchair
20th Century English Carved Oak Elizabethan Style Armchair

20th Century English Carved Oak Elizabethan Style Armchair

Located in Savannah, GA

and is in wonderful physical condition. It has a brown leather seat with round head brass tacks. It

Category

Early 1900s English Elizabethan Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Oak

Compatible Pair Of Mahogany Leather Upholstered Lolling Chairs
Compatible Pair Of Mahogany Leather Upholstered Lolling Chairs

Compatible Pair Of Mahogany Leather Upholstered Lolling Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

rich chestnut hue with hints of red and gold and accentuated with brass tacks. The solid mahogany frame

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Scandinavian Oak Settle Bench w/ Cowhide, 18th C.
Antique Scandinavian Oak Settle Bench w/ Cowhide, 18th C.

Antique Scandinavian Oak Settle Bench w/ Cowhide, 18th C.

Located in Norwalk, CT

further accented by brass tacks along the front edge, adding a flair of class to the overall rustic style

Category

18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Cowhide, Oak

Native American Gun Stock Club
Native American Gun Stock Club

Native American Gun Stock Club

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

patinaed brass tack decorations. Originated in Iowa. Museum quality, a rare long length. Great piece for

Category

Mid-19th Century American Native American Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Metal

Northern Plains Pipe Tomahawk
Northern Plains Pipe Tomahawk

Northern Plains Pipe Tomahawk

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Northern Plains pipe tomahawk. File burnt shaft decorated with brass tacks. Great patina on shaft

Category

19th Century American Native American Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Metal

Plateau Beaded Cuffs
Plateau Beaded Cuffs

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 Brass Tacks

Materials

Beads

Antique Spanish or Renaissance Revival Oak and Leather Side Chairs - Set of 3
Antique Spanish or Renaissance Revival Oak and Leather Side Chairs - Set of 3

Antique Spanish or Renaissance Revival Oak and Leather Side Chairs - Set of 3

Located in Centennial, CO

oversized brass tacks are all intact and add such character to this set. The old leather is all intact

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Biedermeier Style Open Armchair in Orchid Botanical Silk
Early 20th Century Biedermeier Style Open Armchair in Orchid Botanical Silk

Early 20th Century Biedermeier Style Open Armchair in Orchid Botanical Silk

Located in Lomita, CA

offers exceptional visual interest, over the silk upholstered back with brass tack trim which extends to

Category

Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Maple, Silk

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Upholstered Bergeres ~ Armchairs
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Upholstered Bergeres ~ Armchairs

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Upholstered Bergeres ~ Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

fastened with brass tacks for a truly timeless look. If you act fast, the original matching pair of

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Antique Camel Saddle, Hand-Carved Wood & Brass, Moroccan, 19th Century
Antique Camel Saddle, Hand-Carved Wood & Brass, Moroccan, 19th Century

Antique Camel Saddle, Hand-Carved Wood & Brass, Moroccan, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

structure is adorned with ornamental brass tack decoration arranged in geometric patterns, demonstrating the

Category

19th Century Moroccan Primitive Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Brass

Petite French Tramp Art Mirror with Carved Geometric Frame, circa 1900
Petite French Tramp Art Mirror with Carved Geometric Frame, circa 1900

Petite French Tramp Art Mirror with Carved Geometric Frame, circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

dimension from every angle. Brass tacks punctuate the four corners, center, and midpoints of the vertical

Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Native American Tomahawk
Native American Tomahawk

Native American Tomahawk

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

wood and brass tacked up handle. 23 ¾”L x 7” across blade. First half 20th Century. Stunning piece that

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Metal

19th Century Aubusson Pattern Walnut  Fireplace Screen, Louis XV Style
19th Century Aubusson Pattern Walnut  Fireplace Screen, Louis XV Style

19th Century Aubusson Pattern Walnut Fireplace Screen, Louis XV Style

Located in Lomita, CA

is accented with brass tack trim and stands on trestle feet. These screen were used to keep sparks

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Walnut, Wool

Louis Vuitton Style Steamer Hat Trunk by Crouch & Fitzgerald
Louis Vuitton Style Steamer Hat Trunk by Crouch & Fitzgerald

Louis Vuitton Style Steamer Hat Trunk by Crouch & Fitzgerald

Located in Rio Vista, CA

polychromed striped canvas covered frame with patinated brass tack nail heads, hinges, and lock plates. The

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Brass

Chest, Walnut, Textile, Wrought Iron, 17th Century
Chest, Walnut, Textile, Wrought Iron, 17th Century

Chest, Walnut, Textile, Wrought Iron, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

openwork iron, as in the present example, to use golden brass tacks drawing shields, plant themes, etc

Category

17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century French Spelter and Walnut Desk Garniture Set
Early 20th Century French Spelter and Walnut Desk Garniture Set

Early 20th Century French Spelter and Walnut Desk Garniture Set

Located in Dallas, TX

underside reveals original construction with brass tacks and hardware. This antique desk set is in excellent

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Spelter

Louis XIII Os De Mouton Settee, Cuir De Cordoue 17th Century Parcel Gilt Leather
Louis XIII Os De Mouton Settee, Cuir De Cordoue 17th Century Parcel Gilt Leather

Louis XIII Os De Mouton Settee, Cuir De Cordoue 17th Century Parcel Gilt Leather

Located in Brooklyn, NY

with embossed and polychromed leather upholstery with brass tacking, and fabric back panel An artform

Category

Late 17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century Micmac Spiked War Club
19th Century Micmac Spiked War Club

19th Century Micmac Spiked War Club

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

embedded and poured lead. Brass tacks and band of red painted hide decorate handle. Mandrel wound Dutch

Category

Mid-19th Century American Native American Antique Brass Tacks

Materials

Wood

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Antique Brass Tacks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique brass tacks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique brass tacks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Antique brass tacks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique brass tacks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Georgian and Louis XVI antique brass tacks are of considerable interest. Many antique brass tacks are appealing in their simplicity, but Chesterfield, Howard & Sons Ltd and I. B. Sene produced popular antique brass tacks that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Brass Tacks?

Antique brass tacks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,250, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $67,805.
Questions About Antique Brass Tacks
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    You can tell if brass is treated to appear antique by looking at the patina. Because real aged brass is often made of copper, the older it gets the more likely it is to have a greenish or bluish patina that you’d expect from copper. Modern brass that’s designed to look antique will have a brownish hue, not a blue-green one. Shop a collection of antique brass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
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