Antique Dzi Beads
19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Dzi Beads
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
19th Century Antique Dzi Beads
Jade
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Antique Dzi Beads
Coral, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Antique Dzi Beads
Coral, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Antique Dzi Beads
Coral, Gold Plate
1960s American Native American Antique Dzi Beads
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Native American Antique Dzi Beads
Coral, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Artisan Antique Dzi Beads
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Antique Dzi Beads
Freshwater Pearl, Coral
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Dzi Beads
Coral, Pinchbeck
1890s Italian Late Victorian Antique Dzi Beads
Coral, Silver
1910s German Antique Dzi Beads
Coral, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Antique Dzi Beads
Hematite, Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Antique Dzi Beads
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Dzi Beads
Coral, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Antique Dzi Beads
Coral, Quartz
2010s Italian Contemporary Antique Dzi Beads
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Antique Dzi Beads
Recent Sales
19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Dzi Beads
Beads
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Dzi Beads
Agate
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Dzi Beads
Agate
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Dzi Beads
Agate
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Dzi Beads
Agate
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Dzi Beads
Agate
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Dzi Beads
Agate
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Dzi Beads
Agate
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Dzi Beads
Agate
Finding the Right asian-art-furniture for You
From Japanese handmade earthenware pottery, originating circa 14,500 B.C. and adorned with elaborate corded patterns known as jōmon, to natural elm case pieces and storage cabinets built in Qing dynasty–era China to mid-century Thai rice-paper charcoal rubbings, antique and vintage Asian art and furniture make for wonderful additions to all kinds of contemporary interiors.
Eastern elements elevate any home’s decor. Introduce zen sensibility to your living room, dining room and bedroom with the neutral color palettes and the natural materials such as rattan, bamboo and elm that we typically associate with traditional Asian furniture. Decorative handwoven embroideries and textiles originating from India and elsewhere on the continent, which can be draped over a bed or sofa or used as a wall hanging, can be as practical as they are functional, just as you wouldn’t seek out Japanese room-divider screens — often decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile — merely for privacy.
With everything from blanket chests to lighting fixtures to sculptures and carvings, it’s easy to tastefully bring serenity to your living space by looking to the treasures for which the East has long been known.
For British-born furniture designer Andrianna Shamaris, the Japanese concept of beauty in imperfection isn’t limited to her Wabi Sabi collection. She embraces it in her New York City apartment as well. In the living area, for instance, she retained the fireplace’s original black marble while swathing its frame and the rest of the room in bright white.
“We left the fireplace very clean and wabi-sabi, so that it blended into the wall,” says Shamaris, who further appointed the space with a hand-carved antique daybed whose plush pillows are upholstered in antique textiles from the Indonesian island of Sumba.
In the growing antique and vintage Asian art and furniture collection on 1stDibs, find ceramics from China, antiquities from Cambodia and a vast range of tables, seating, dining chairs and other items from Japan, India and other countries.
- Are dzi beads natural?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, dzi beads come from natural materials. Often, artisans produce them out of agate and other types of stone. However, some modern replicas may feature resin construction. You'll find a range of dzi beads from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Where do dzi beads come from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Made from dzi agate or carnelian, dzi beads can be found in Central Asia, specifically Nepal, Tibet and India. The beads were worn by Tibetan chiefs, who were often cremated with them after death. You’ll find a variety of dzi bead products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if dzi beads are real, inspect the surface of the bead. The pattern on real dzi beads is not surface level and should not look like it was painted on, nor can it be scratched off. Shop a selection of expertly vetted dzi beads on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Identifying an antique bead is a careful art. First inspect the bead for any seams that could indicate it was molded in a contemporary fashion. Antique beads tend to have a larger center hole. Inspect the bead for signs of natural age. An expert can help you confirm the approximate age of your bead. Shop a range of antique beads from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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