Antique Counters

Beyond its function, it also served as a counter showpiece, reflecting the 19th-century taste for exotic and orientalist decoration.

This example has the 3 cast iron legs and the hard to find geared spinner number counter. The condition is amazing with the factory made leather flaper still in place on top.

Artistic Significance: Cusco School, 17th century Oil on canvas Strong indigenous-Andean devotional language blended with Spanish Counter-Reformation iconography Expressive anatomy, ...

The table opens via the favoured concertina action, revealing a baize-lined playing surface inset with four circular counter wells and corner candle stands, all veneered with the sam...

The upper section features a fall-front compartment, originally intended for jewellery or gaming counters, opening to reveal a finely finished interior.

Could be used on a console or kitchen counter as a decorative centerpiece display or functional as a door stop.

The pair is designed as a balanced composition; the upward-reaching neck of one crane provides a dramatic verticality that is perfectly countered by the intimate, curved silhouette o...

Presented in an original carved and gilded Baroque frame, this work remains a fine example of the serene piety and technical refinement that distinguished Italian painting at the end...

Substantial in both presence and weight, this commanding avian figure (weighing approximately 67 pounds) makes a striking centerpiece on a kitchen counter, console, or garden table. ...

A handsome antique general store counter featuring five small drawers above open cubby compartments.

Knight’s Castile Chemist Shop Display Soap Mechanical Dispensing Cabinet This is a very rare piece, the upper glazed section holds 3 different soaps (Red Band, Purple Band and Gold...

The inclusion of Saint Dominic reflects the strong association between Marian imagery and the Rosary in Counter-Reformation Antwerp. The Christ Child raises his right arm toward a s...

In today's interiors, this toleware box adds a charming folk art accent to any space, perfect for display on shelves, kitchen counters, or in country or Americana-inspired interiors.

Measuring 8.5" W × 7" D × 3.5" H, it offers substantial presence without dominating counter space. It is presented in great vintage condition, displaying only minor wear consistent w...

The overall proportions of the urn are balanced, with the flared mouth countered by the structured lower bowl and the raised placement on the stem.

Two examples are available (please refer to the 1stDibs quantity counter). A rare and highly collectible ceramic work by one of the most important figures of French Art Deco ceramic...

This board was hand made in Europe and was made for a counter or hanging up on a kitchen wall.

The vanity features a curved marble top with twin soapdishes or catchall platforms, optimal storage, and gorgeous raised leaf motif pulls and adornments. 31" W x 16" D x 41.25" H Co...

Perfect as a kitchen island, serving bar, or display counter, this piece captures the effortless sophistication of early 20th century French design.

Created at the end of Boutigny’s career, this work bears witness to a deliberate fidelity to a narrative and decorative aesthetic, running counter to contemporary avant-garde movemen...

In 1918 he joined the Cleveland Society of Artists, a conservative counter to the Bohemian Kokoon Arts Club, and would later serve as its president.

Mechanical cigar cutter for tobacconist counter with spring mechanism to clip 5 cent cigars at the time of sale.

Eye-catching as a decorative accessory on its own, this antique pitcher would be lovely on a table or counter with a fresh bouquet of flowers when not serving juices and other bevera...

Large wall counter in solid oak, bronze, and glass tops, from the former customs buildings (“Toldboden”) at the port of Aarhus in Denmark, built in 1897 by architect Hack Kampmann (1...

On the reverse side of each Mercury mark can be seen a secondary quality assurance mark known as a "bigorne." These bigorne counter-marks, appearing as partial images of various inse...

A Superbly Carved Green Man Oak Side Board or Buffet  The buffet is similar to a court cupboard and has a counter top with a carved edge beneath a higher plate shelf, there are two ...

This would have been used on a butchers counter to display a joint of ham. Circa 1920. Please contact us directly for a worldwide shipping quote.

From the Meiji through Taishō periods, Fukusuke figures were commonly placed in shop counters, storefronts, and storehouses, where they were cherished as guardians of business.

The full plate movement with a beautiful highly engraved cock with diamond endstone, helical blued steel hair spring with a large balance wheel with three counter weights on the bala...

The case is beautifully inlaid with a large decorative conch shell, fan motifs and kingwood banding; the door is flanked with reeded columns, fluted and counter fluted with brass and...

Victorian Stationer’s Retail Pen Display Cabinet, A great and very useable piece, this handsome cabinet, sits on the counter top at a sloping angle to display the pens (or other i...

Once it became established many other glass houses copied the technique. To counter this competition Moser bought in a number of great designers (Such as Rudolf Wels) to produce new ...

At the center, the performer "Tumilet" is depicted mid-spin, glowing with intense motion as he rotates atop a flaming turntable at an incredible 200 revolutions per minute, counter t...

The lower part has two counter-sunk handles to the sides, while the front has a lock and key with an inlaid brass escutcheon.

A stunning and substantial Art Nouveau style gallery counter or reception desk, made circa 1920's. Crafted in the United States, this impressive piece showcases masterful woodworking...

Back leg pulls out to provide support for the flip top games surface and also forms a drawer for storage, of game pieces such as cards and counters. Further inlay to the apron. Stan...

Cigar or Tobacco Shop Trade Sign, Carving of an Indian Chief This charming and very rare piece, this is a fine example of an American favourite the Cigar Store Indian Counter Top Tra...

Carved from a single, massive block of walnut and hollowed from the reverse, this devotional sculpture reflects the emotional intensity and spiritual realism characteristic of the It...

Crafted in quality cast iron with deep, consistent graphite tonality Originally used in Victorian apothecary shops for compressing corks Embellished with a scrolled leaf cast relief,...

Crafted in cast iron with a rich, deep graphite tonality Originally designed as a Victorian pharmaceutical press Accentuated with oak leaf relief detail to the body Mounting holes in...

Displays beautifully on a coffee table or side table standing alone or filled with fruit on a kitchen counter.

For the modern interior this inspiring memento can be used as a trivet on a dining table or counter, then displayed flat or hung on a wall to appreciate its charming, handmade quality.

Clark balances the taut, forward sweep of the horses’ bodies with the counter-curve of a hedge and leaf-stripped trees, their autumnal silhouettes set against a lemon-pink sky.

We see this used as a vase filled with fresh flowers on a kitchen counter or console table. Marked on the bottom.

This antique sink is a beautiful basin for a vintage ensuite or period bathroom, suitable for positioning sunk into a counter or mounted on a surface. Fitted with an original wast...

The dresser is in superb condition for its age with few flaws This is a very heavy and large piece, it does break down in to two for transportation but it will require several peop...

Perfect for decorative use on a kitchen counter as a fruit bowl. The overall measurements are 11.25"H x 19"L x 15"D The round tray measures 6.75"diameter In as found condition.

A pair of Arts and Crafts patinated silver table lamp with heart shaped base with counter weight ball. Height fully extended 12 , Width of base 6, Depth of base 7".

The business end is a broad, gently concave spoon with a softly flared lip that slips cleanly between heel and counter; inside, you can see the planished surface and neat brazed junc...

There is a glass window on just one side so these would not have a counter between the customer and shop assistant, perhaps they were used to weigh tea, or coffee or chocolate.

A true statement piece, this sideboard anchors a dining room or grand entryway with commanding beauty and historic resonance — a rare opportunity to own a piece connected to one of A...

A stylish mid-19th century English gold and white bathroom bowl sink, ideal for positioning sunk into a counter or mounted on a surface alongside wall-mounted taps.

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The composition is organized as a dramatic X—diagonal wings countered by the diagonal thrust of the tail—so that energy radiates across the compact rocky plinth.

This approach sought to introduce air, light, and green spaces into urban environments, countering the chaotic expansion of the city. His first personal residence, the Pestarini Vill...

Once height-adjustable, it has been fixed at the ideal counter height, ready for modern life. Imagine it as a console in a chic entryway, a tall desk in a creative studio, a cash wra...

The curved skirting board can also be found in the same form on the upper part of the base, where it is complemented by the precisely fitting counter shape of the top - a detail of t...