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Erotic Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
A scintillating Sapphic scene adorns the cover of this rare erotic snuff box. Set into the top of
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19th Century European Other Antique Erotic Furniture

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Tortoise Shell, Glass

Antique Erotic Snuff Box
Erotic Snuff Box
H 0.88 in Dm 3.63 in
Porcelain erotic figure China
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Porcelain erotic figure China Erotic group of enameled porcelain (menage a trois) three porcelain
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Erotic Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Porcelain erotic figure China
Porcelain erotic figure China
H 5.12 in W 6.7 in D 5.91 in
Burlwood Erotic Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
, which, when gently unscrewed, reveals a miniature erotic painting of exceptional detail. Erotic antiques
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19th Century English Other Antique Erotic Furniture

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Tortoise Shell, Burl

Antique Burlwood Erotic Snuff Box
Burlwood Erotic Snuff Box
H 1 in Dm 3.88 in
Olmec Pre-Columbian Jade Erotic Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Olmec Pre-Columbian Carved Jade Erotic Sculpture, depicting a male figure embracing a female figure
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15th Century and Earlier Central American Pre-Columbian Antique Erotic Furniture

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Jade

Antique Olmec Pre-Columbian Jade Erotic Sculpture
Olmec Pre-Columbian Jade Erotic Sculpture
H 1.75 in W 3.25 in D 1.75 in
Pre-Columbian Moche Erotic Vessel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This pre-columbian moche erotic vessel depicts two figures engaged in a sexual act, specifically
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19th Century Unknown Pre-Columbian Antique Erotic Furniture

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Pottery

Antique Pre-Columbian Moche Erotic Vessel
Pre-Columbian Moche Erotic Vessel
H 6.5 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
Erotic cast pewter plaque, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Erotic cast pewter plaque: A good surprise. In the bedroom with a bourgeois interior, the master of
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Late 19th Century French Antique Erotic Furniture

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Pewter

Hst Erotic Subject, Framed, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Oil on framed canvas, oval, depicting an intimate scene of a young woman in her bedroom Illegible signature lower right Good general condition, some scratches and small paint losse...
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Early 19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Erotic Furniture

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Paint

Antique Hst Erotic Subject, Framed, 19th Century
Hst Erotic Subject, Framed, 19th Century
H 21.86 in W 25.6 in D 1.97 in
Antique Erotic Silver Box, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare 19th-century European silver box with an erotic motif, finely crafted with detailed relief
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1860s Antique Erotic Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Antique Erotic Silver Box, 19th Century
Antique Erotic Silver Box, 19th Century
H 3.55 in W 3.94 in D 2.37 in
Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “spring palace paintings,” these ink and watercolor illustrations
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Erotic Furniture

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Paper

Antique Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
H 14.75 in W 11.75 in D 1 in
Reclining Lady Erotic Bronze by Franz Bergmann
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New Orleans, LA
the legendary Franz Bergmann, a Viennese bronzeur who was renowned for his imaginative erotic figure
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19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Erotic Furniture

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Bronze

Erotic bronze sculpture. Austria, early 20th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Erotic bronze sculpture. Austria, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Erotic Furniture

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Bronze

Erotic bronze sculpture. Austria, early 20th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Erotic bronze sculpture. Austria, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Erotic Furniture

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Bronze

Framed Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “spring palace paintings,” these ink and watercolor illustrations
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Erotic Furniture

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Paper

Framed Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Framed Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
H 14.75 in W 11.75 in D 1 in
Framed Chinese Erotic Miniature Painting, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “spring palace paintings,” these ink and watercolor illustrations
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Erotic Furniture

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Paper

Framed Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “spring palace paintings,” these ink and watercolor illustrations
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Erotic Furniture

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Paper

Framed Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Framed Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
H 14.75 in W 11.75 in D 1 in
Framed Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “spring palace paintings,” these ink and watercolor illustrations
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Erotic Furniture

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Paper

Framed Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
Framed Chinese Erotic Album Leaf, c. 1850
H 14.75 in W 11.75 in D 1 in
Erotic Chinese Baitong Opium Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
remove the outer casing, revealing an erotic scene on either side of the box. The lid removes to reveal
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Erotic Furniture

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Brass

Erotic Chinese Baitong Opium Box, c. 1850
Erotic Chinese Baitong Opium Box, c. 1850
H 1.75 in W 1.5 in D 0.75 in
Sculpture with Erotic Theme by Gerhard Henning
By Gerhard Henning
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sculpture with erotic theme. Man and woman By Gerhard Henning, 1880-1967 Made in plaster, circa
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Early 20th Century Danish Modern Antique Erotic Furniture

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Plaster

Sculpture with Erotic Theme by Gerhard Henning
Sculpture with Erotic Theme by Gerhard Henning
H 13.39 in W 16.93 in D 11.82 in
Framed Chinese Erotic Pillow Book, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
-quality 19th century example is composed of 12 masterfully painted erotic scenes depicting people of the
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Erotic Furniture

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Silk, Paper

Curiosa Erotic Scene in a Porcelain Nut
Located in Marseille, FR
Object of erotic curiosity "curiosa" 19th century ceramic with polychromy. The nut hinge is broken
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19th Century Antique Erotic Furniture

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Earthenware

Curiosa Erotic Scene in a Porcelain Nut
Curiosa Erotic Scene in a Porcelain Nut
H 1.78 in W 2.37 in D 1.78 in
Erotic Bronze table bell. Austria, early 20th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Erotic bronze table bell. Austria, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Erotic Furniture

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Bronze

Erotic Ancient Greek Wine Cup with Painted Eyes
Located in London, GB
A rare, erotic cup exemplifying the revelry and humour of ancient Greek culture, particularly
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15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Erotic Furniture

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Pottery

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Erotic Sculpture after Bruno Zach.
By Bruno Zach
Located in Sarasota, FL
Art Deco silvered bronze erotic statue after Bruno Zach. Very fine and detailed casting, appears to
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Erotic Furniture

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Bronze

Erotic - Nude Viena Bronze Sculpture / Paperweight. Austria 1900´s
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Erotic - Nude Viena Bronze Sculpture / Paperweight. Austria 1900´s. Lovely woman nude paperclip or
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Erotic Furniture

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Bronze

18th Century Snuff Box With Secret Erotic Motive
Located in Copenhagen, K
the lids outside and a hidden erotic motive on the inside of the lid.
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Late 18th Century French Empire Antique Erotic Furniture

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Wood, Paper

Set of Ten Erotic Chinese Bone Etchings, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
love characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Belonging to a genre known as “spring palace paintings
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Erotic Furniture

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Bone

Rare Chinese Tonkin Ware Shakudo Sawasa Erotic Tobacco Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A ruyi-shaped Shakudo-style erotic tobacco or snuff box, relief-decorated with silvered applied
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Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Erotic Furniture

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Gold, Silver, Bronze

Vintage Erotic Carved Wood Two Door Two Drawer Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Erotic two door, two drawer carved wood cabinet imported from India. Each carved wood panel
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Erotic Furniture

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Wood

Antique Signed Bahnert French Erotic Articulated Cast Bronze Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
expose his genitalia which adds a rather perverse and erotic element to this sculpture. The bronze plaque
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Erotic Furniture

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Bronze

‘Open Sesame’ - A Bronze Concealed Erotic Figure by Carl Kauba
By Carl Kauba
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
‘Open Sesame’ A Finely Cast Gilt and Patinated Bronze Concealed Erotic Figure Of A Young Woman in
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19th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Erotic Furniture

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Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Nude Erotic Female Dancer, France, 1920
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco gilt bronze statue signed Reveil. This sculpture was made in the mid-1920s in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco period. It was probably made by Paul Philippe.This is authentic, ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Erotic Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Rare Collection of Four Pompeiian Erotic Etchings by Auguste Delvaux, 1836
Located in Chicago, IL
the Secret Cabinet of the Naples Archaeological Museum—a collection of ancient Roman erotic art long
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1830s French Neoclassical Antique Erotic Furniture

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Paper

Vintage Art Deco erotic sterling silver cigarette case, enamelled
By Joseph Gloster
Located in NEWARK, GB
erotic theme and features a lady topless in a reclined position with a fan and a gown. The enamelled
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Erotic Furniture

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Early 20th Century Erotic "Five Senses" Lithographs by Ettore TITO
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Set off five erotic colored 'pochoir' (French for stencil) lithographs. Printed with tempera ink
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Erotic Furniture

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Paper

Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case c. 1890 Erotic
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Silver Cigarette Case decorated with a beautiful Enamel Image on the front of the case. The Image shows a woman with rich golden brow hair covered in part with a diaphano...
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19th Century German Antique Erotic Furniture

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Silver, Enamel

Rare 18th Century Erotic Scene Drawing, Attributed to Tobias Sergel
By Tobias Sergel
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Rare 18th century Old master drawing of an explicit erotic scene of an couple having oral sex
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Late 18th Century European Neoclassical Antique Erotic Furniture

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Paper

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Erotic Mummy" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
An erotic Austrian cold painted bronze figure of an Egyptian sarcophagus opening to reveal a naked
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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Erotic Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Indian Erotic Paintings from a Kama Sutra Series
Located in Dallas, TX
erotic paintings from a kama sutra series. India, Orissa, 17th century. Hand-painted on cloth
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17th Century Indian Archaistic Antique Erotic Furniture

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Canvas

Bronze Erotic Human Sculpture Home Décor Busts Antique Standing Female Figure
Located in Wembley, GB
Cameron Like Asian Yin and Yang, this large erotic sculpture merges masculine Renaissance and mythological
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1920s Art Deco Antique Erotic Furniture

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Metal, Bronze

Ponte Corvo Print Erotic Limited Edition 2/50 C1950 Surrealist, Italian
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
gilded frame Playful, erotic, surrealist composition In Italian Ponte Corvo means literally ‘bridge
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1850s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Erotic Furniture

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Paper

Austrian Erotic and Naughty Bronze "Treasure Seeker" Carl Kauba, Boy Finds Gold!
By Carl Kauba
Located in Petaluma, CA
of many unusual and sexy and erotic bronzes, Carl Kauba. Signed on the base, and having a beautiful
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Erotic Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Period Erotic Drawings / Watercolours by Umberto Brunelleschi
By Umberto Brunelleschi
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
, slightly erotic in appearance with a beautiful display of transparent fabrics. Dimensions frame: 25,5 x 20
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Erotic Furniture

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Wood, Paper

Antique 18th Century Pair Indian Hindu Erotic Kamasutra Miniature Paintings 1750
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality pair of antique 18th century Indian erotic Kamasutra paintings, circa 1750. The
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Mid-18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Erotic Furniture

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Paint

Erotic / Nude Women Bronze Sculpture Table Bell Push, Austria, 1900´s
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Erotic / nude women bronze sculpture table bell push - Austria 1900´s Talk about hard to find items
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Erotic Furniture

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Bronze

Franz Bergman - Vienna Egyptian Bronze Female Nude in Sarcophagus Erotic Ca 1900
Located in London, GB
Franz Bergman - Vienna Egyptian Bronze Female Nude in Sarcophagus Erotic Ca1900 A patinated and
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Early 20th Century Antique Erotic Furniture

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Bronze

Bronze Erotic Human Sculpture Home Décor Busts Antique Standing Couple Figure
Located in Wembley, GB
The sculpture is modelled as a nude man and woman embracing, 35cm high, each signed R Cameron Like Asian Yin and Yang, this large sculpture merges masculine Renaissance and mythologi...
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Early 1900s Swedish Art Deco Antique Erotic Furniture

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Metal, Bronze

19th Century Erotic Meerschaum Pipe & Cheroot Holders of a Woman in Bed
Located in London, GB
Antique Meerschaum Pipe, Erotic Meerschaum Pipe, Erotic Antique, Cabinet of Curiosities, Antique
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Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Erotic Furniture

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Leather, Clay, Fabric

Japanese Erotic Otofuku Folk Art Carving, Late Meiji Period, circa 1900
Located in Prahran, Victoria
figure Otafuku with a finely painted erotic design on the interior and a carved inscription on the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Erotic Furniture

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Cypress

Antique Indian Mughal Painting of a Couple in Erotic Embrace, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
in erotic embrace was a popular genre of painting in courtly circles in India during the 18th and
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Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Erotic Furniture

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Paper

Josselin, French Art Deco Semi-Nude Erotic Female Dancer Bronze Sculpture, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Lovely large French silvered bronze sculpture of a semi-nude erotic dancer, signed in the bronze
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Erotic Furniture

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Bronze

English George III Very Rare Erotic Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Joseph Ash
By Joseph Ash I
Located in Newark, England
Sterling Silver From our Silver collection, we are delighted to offer this extremely rare Erotic
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Erotic Furniture

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Silver, Sterling Silver

French Empire Boxwood Tabatière with Erotic Enamel Plaque and Gilded Bronze Acce
Located in Kastrup, DK
A French Empire tabatière, exquisitely crafted from boxwood. The lid is adorned with an erotic
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Erotic Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel

Antique Japanese Erotic Shunga Woodblock Print of a Couple in Gilt Frame
Located in Yonkers, NY
erotic artistic tradition featuring graphic images of sexual activity. The Japanese word shunga means
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19th Century Japanese Antique Erotic Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case c. 1890 Erotic Nature Scene
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Antique Silver Cigarette Case with an Enamel Image on the front cover. This gorgeous Enamel Image is created in rich saturated colour and shows a naked woman with a white...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Erotic Furniture

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Silver, Enamel

Late 19th Century Meiji Bronze Erotic Sculpture of a Nude Sitting Woman, Japan
By Okazaki Sessei
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century Meiji bronze erotic sculpture of a nude sitting woman in the style of Okazaki
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Erotic Furniture

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Metal, Bronze, Copper

Antique German Solid Silver and Enamel Erotic Cigarette Case c. 1900
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique German solid Silver Cigarette Case with an enamel image on the front cover. This image shows a woman gazing at three lush pink roses with her translucent gown dra...
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Early 20th Century German Antique Erotic Furniture

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Enamel, Silver

Pair of Antique American Carved Walnut Parlor Chairs with Erotic Female Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique chairs is unsigned but believed to have been made in the United States in circa 1880 in the Victorian style. The chairs have hand carved wooden frames and featur...
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Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Erotic Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

Erotical 19th Century Sculpture Box Of Woman Sitting On A Carved Basket In Wood
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th century erotical secret box. Extremely rare erotic sculpture from the 19th century, most
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1870s French High Victorian Antique Erotic Furniture

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Wood

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Antique Erotic Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique erotic furniture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and paper. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An item from our selection of antique erotic furniture made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made choice in our collection of antique erotic furniture over the years, but those crafted by Franz Bergmann, Jean-Gabriel Domergue and Carl Kauba are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Erotic Furniture?

The average selling price for a piece of antique erotic furniture at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $48,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Erotic Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    To identify your antique furniture, look for an engraving, tag, label or other marking that indicates who produced it. You may find it on the bottom or back of your furniture or inside a drawer or cabinet. Once you have located the marking, you can snap a photo of it and use a reverse image search to try and identify the maker. Or, you can type a description of the mark into a search engine. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to get assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Many antique furniture brands are popular. While trends in collecting do vary over time, some makers consistently remain highly sought after. Among them are J. & J.W. Meeks, John Henry Belter, R. J. Horner and Co., Stickley Furniture, George Hepplewhite, Josef Dannhauser, Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Sheridan. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.

    When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.

    Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell how old your antique furniture is, research the maker using trusted online resources. You may find that the furniture maker was active for only a short period, giving you the ability to roughly estimate its age. For manufacturers and designers with a long history of production, consider the style of your furniture and look for images of similar pieces published online. Because it may be difficult to date furniture on your own, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell what your antique furniture is worth, look at sales histories on trusted online platforms and read valuation guides posted on trusted online resources. The maker, type, style, age and condition of your furniture will impact its value. Researching furniture produced by the same maker is a good starting point. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also aid you in the valuation process. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    How old furniture that is called antique can be is typically at least 100 years. People usually call furniture between 20 and 99 years old vintage. Contemporary is the word for furniture manufactured within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell antique furniture from reproduction, first check for a maker's mark. By researching the maker associated with the marking using trusted online resources, you can determine when they were active. If the company was in business 100 years ago or more, your piece may be an antique, but if the company's history began more recently, your piece is likely a reproduction. If you can't locate a marking, study the details of the furniture up close. Genuine antiques will often show tool marks and slight variations in carved details because they were typically handcrafted. Most contemporary furniture is machine-made, so you won't usually see these types of characteristics. When in doubt, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your furniture. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell who made your antique furniture, seek out a maker's marking. Locations of these marks vary, but they are generally in an inconspicuous location. For example, a dresser may have the mark inside a drawer or on the back, while a hallmark on a table is often on a leg or under the tabletop. Once you locate a mark, you can use trusted online resources to identify the maker and learn more about them. If you can't find a marking on your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Explore a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    To tell the difference between antique and reproduction furniture, first look at hidden areas, such as the backs or insides of the drawers. On reproduction furniture, you may find plywood or engineered wood in these areas, while antique furniture will usually have solid hardwood on drawer interiors and backs. Also, slight irregularities and marks indicating that the furniture was built with hand tools rather than machines usually suggest that the piece is antique. Because it can be difficult to differentiate reproductions from genuine antiques without expertise and training, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer about the age of your piece. Find a diverse assortment of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.