Antique Furniture Colombo
Bronze Minstrel by Renzo Colombo
By Renzo Colombo
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very pleasing 19th century bronze statue of a Minstrel, signed Colombo.
The Italian Artist
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19th Century French Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Bronze
Fine Patinated Bronze Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte by Renzo Colombo
By Renzo Colombo
Located in New York, NY
hat, an eagle spreading its wings below him.
Renzo Colombo (Italian 1856-1885), studied at the Brera
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Bronze
Cast Bronze Woman Bust "Bohême Orientale" Signed R. Colombo, Paris, 1884
By Renzo Colombo
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cast bronze woman bust "Bohême Orientale" signed R. Colombo, Paris, 1884.
(Renzo Colombo 1856-1885
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1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Bronze
H 22.05 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
Fillìa Luigi Colombo Attr. Rare Italian Futurist Armchairs
Located in Milano, IT
series of furniture is the presence of red lacquered wooden knobs—a detail of undeniable significance
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1920s Italian Futurist Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fillìa Luigi Colombo Italian Floor Lamps Futurist Attr.
Located in Milano, IT
extraordinary Italian floor lamp attributed to the artistic mastery of Luigi Colombo Fillìa, a timeless
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1920s Italian Futurist Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Wood
Fillìa Luigi Colombo Italian Coffee table Futurist Attr.
Located in Milano, IT
Admire the hypnotic Italian coffee table attributed to the creative skill of Luigi Colombo Fillìa
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1920s Italian Futurist Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Wood
Antique Print of the Governor's House in Colombo by Valentijn, 1726
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Het huijs des Gouverneurs op Colombo / Platte Grond vande Thuijn, achter het
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Paper
Fillìa Luigi Colombo Attr. Rare pair of futurist stools blue and red
Located in Milano, IT
These stools, attributed to Fillìa Luigi Colombo, possess an undeniable allure that captivates both
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1920s Italian Futurist Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 27.56 in W 23.04 in D 15.95 in
Fillìa Luigi Colombo Italian Coffee table blue and red Futurist Attr.
Located in Milano, IT
Admire the hypnotic Italian coffee table attributed to the creative skill of Luigi Colombo Fillìa
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1920s Italian Futurist Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Wood
Two Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Easy Armchairs
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
.
Although furniture represented a small part of raw and manufactured exports from Ceylon (Sri Lanka), it was
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19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Cane, Ebony
Large British Colonial 19th Century Ebony Sri Lankan Ceylonese Wall Bracket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Sri Lankan ebony wall bracket by Don Andris Cabinet Makers, Colombo
Colombo, first half 19th
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Early 18th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Ebony
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H 19.89 in W 16.93 in D 6.11 in
1935, Bas Van Pelt Rope Slung Rare High Back Comfortable Armchair
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, 60s, 70s, 60’s, 70’s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero
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Early 20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Raffia, Oak
Original Irish Paintng By Artist ANDREW NICHOLL R.H.A. (1804-1886)
Located in Dublin, IE
member in 1860. In 1846 Nicholl was sent to Ceylon to take up the post of drawing master at the Colombo
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19th Century Northern Irish Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Canvas
A large Dutch colonial ebony cabinet with brass mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
inspiration.
The floral motifs on the furniture arose through an interaction of Dutch and Indian artistic
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Mid-17th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Brass
Antique Burmese Sadaik Manuscript Chest.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
. This business grew rapidly and soon opened branches in Rangoon, Colombo & London. The majority of
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Late 19th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Print of the King of Arrakan by Schouten, 1708
Located in Langweer, NL
Malabar coast. He also visited Bengal, Arakan, Colombo, Sumatra, the Moluccas, and Ambonia. Etchings by C
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18th Century Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Gifts Presented to the King of Bengal by Schouten, 1708
Located in Langweer, NL
. He also visited Bengal, Arakan, Colombo, Sumatra, the Moluccas, and Ambonia. Etchings by C. Decker
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18th Century Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Paper
Rare Engraving of NY Celebrations by the Moors Muslims in Bengal, India, 1708
Located in Langweer, NL
. He also visited Bengal, Arakan, Colombo, Sumatra, the Moluccas, and Ambonia. Etchings by C. Decker
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18th Century Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Paper
H 8.47 in W 6.5 in D 0 in
Silver and Onyx Horse Racing Sculpture by Mappin and Webb
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
Windsor Lad are Easton (nr 18) and Colombo (nr 7).
Superb attention to detail has been paid to this very
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Early 20th Century English Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Onyx, Silver
19th Century Illustrated Map of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) with Notable Landmarks
Located in Langweer, NL
climate and cultural heritage of the region.
2. **COLOMBO**: The port city of Colombo is shown from a
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1850s Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Paper
H 14.26 in W 10.71 in D 0 in
Stilnovo Wall or Table Adjustable Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Padova, IT
Luigi Gorgoni, through the 70s lamps such as the Minitopo by Joe Colombo and the Valigia by Ettore
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Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Metal
18th Century Italian Gaming Board
Located in Greenwich, CT
so on. Other characters include, Cinese/Chinese, Colombo/Pidgeon, Crepascolo/Twilight, Armigero
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Gesso, Poplar
Bell of the Dutch Colonial VOC Fortress in Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Jaffnapatnam or Colombo from Japanese copper, 1747
Measures: Height 44 x diameter 36.5 cm
In 1658
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Mid-18th Century Sri Lankan Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Bronze
16th Century Two Bodied Genoan "Stipo" Cabinet with a Bambocci Decor
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
furniture and especially in Genoa where appears a whole category of cabinets with richly carved decor of
Category
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Walnut
H 72.84 in W 44.89 in D 20.48 in
Gentleman's Sterling Silver 'World Tour' Hipflask, 1879
By Alexander Clark & Co.
Located in London, GB
, Colombo, Kandy, Djibouti, Suez, Ismailia, Cairo, Port Sa'id, Marseilles, Paris, Cherbourg’, and ending
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1870s British Other Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Sterling Silver
Late 16th Century Genoan Bambocci Chest of Drawers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
walnut burl cassetone is a remarkable example of Mannerist art applied to furniture in the late 16th
Category
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Walnut
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Creole Dancer
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
after Henri Matisse - Acrobat
Edition of 200
with the printed signature, as issued
80 x 60 cm
Posthumous edition after the original paper cut-out with stamp of the Succession Matisse...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Lithograph
Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
after Henri MATISSE (1869-1954)
Lithograph after a drawing of 1941
Printed signature and date
Book plate from Aragon. Henri Matisse: Dessins, Thèmes et Variations : précédés d...
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1940s Modern Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Lithograph
H 9.45 in W 12.6 in D 0.04 in
Ian Edwards - Creation of Self - Original Signed Bronze Sculpure
By Ian Edwards
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Ian Edwards - Born of Fire - Original Signed Bronze Sculpure
Dimensions: 30 x 32 x 32 cm
Edition of 12
Edwards’ practice expresses the power and determination of human endeavour. ...
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2010s Contemporary Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Bronze
H 11.82 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
After the Antique Polychromed Bronze Bust of the Prima Porta Augustus Caesar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
After the antique polychromed bronze bust of the Prima Porta Augustus Caesar.
Italy,mid-20th century
A extraordinary, large scale, very heavy mid 20th century bronze example of ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Lithograph - Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
after Henri MATISSE (1869-1954)
Lithograph after a drawing of 1941
Printed signature and date
Book plate from Aragon. Henri Matisse: Dessins, Thèmes et Variations : précédés d...
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1940s Modern Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Lithograph
Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
after Henri MATISSE (1869-1954)
Lithograph
Signed in the plate
Vélin Paper
Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm (12 x 9")
This lithograph is one of a rare edition made during the Second World War ...
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1940s Modern Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Lithograph
H 12.6 in W 9.45 in D 0.04 in
Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Pumpkin and Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
after Henri MATISSE (1869-1954)
Lithograph after a drawing of 1941
Printed signature and date
Book plate from Aragon. Henri Matisse: Dessins, Thèmes et Variations : précédés d...
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1940s Modern Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Lithograph
H 9.45 in W 12.6 in D 0.04 in
Antique Monumental Grand Tour Bronze of Michelangelo David, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant monumental Grand Tour bronze sculpture of Michelangelo's David, circa 1880 in date.
The full-length portrait statue is of David, the 14ft marble statue depicts ...
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1880s Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Bronze
H 42.13 in W 16.15 in D 9.65 in
French Napoleon III Equestrian Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in Kastrup, DK
French pendulum fireplace mantel clock in chiseled gilded and patinated bronze. The upper part with rock formation depicting an equestrian statue of Emperor Napoleon I on horseback o...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Bronze
Porcelaine de Paris Plate Imperial Austrian Eagle 19th Century Napoleon III
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Behold the regal allure of history with this magnificent Porcelaine de Paris plate adorned with the Imperial Austrian Eagle motif, hailing from the 19th century Napoleon III era. Cra...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Porcelain
Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Woman with Flowers in Her Hair
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
after Henri MATISSE (1869-1954)
Lithograph
Signed in the plate
Vélin Paper
Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm (12 x 9")
This lithograph is one of a rare edition made during the Second World War ...
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1940s Modern Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Lithograph
H 12.6 in W 9.45 in D 0.04 in
Continental Grand Tour Brass Statue of Napoleon Bonaparte
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A nice quality continental Grand Tour brass figure of Napoleon Bonaparte standing on a column and dating from the 19th century. Made from solid brass the renowned French Military Lea...
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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Brass
Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Pumpkin and Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
after Henri MATISSE (1869-1954)
Lithograph after a drawing of 1941
Printed signature and date
Book plate from Aragon. Henri Matisse: Dessins, Thèmes et Variations : précédés de "...
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1940s Modern Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Lithograph
H 12.6 in W 9.45 in D 0.04 in
Guillaume Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Portrait of Guillaume Apollinaire
From the book by André Rouveyre, "Apollinaire " (Paris: Raisons d'Etre, 1952)
Artist : Henri MATISSE
13 x 10 i...
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1930s Modern Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Lithograph
Mexican Patamban Hand Painted Fish Design Folk Art Green & Brown Glazed Platter
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning Mexican Patamban hand painted fish design Folk Art green and brown glazed pottery platter. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have...
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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Clay
H 2 in W 17 in D 14 in
French liquor cellar late 19th century Napoleon III
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
French liquor cellar late nineteenth, Napoleon III.
This liquor cellar is an extremely sophisticated storage box full of ingenuity. It has a unique and authentic style.
In order to ...
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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Brass
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Joe Colombo Additional System Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Sormani, Italy, 1970
By Joe Colombo
Located in Padova, IT
Joe Colombo's innovative Additional-System lounge chair with ottoman utilizes various sized
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1670s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Aluminum
H 27.17 in W 30.71 in D 51.19 in
17th century Northern Italian Inlaid Writing Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Silvano Colombo, 1981, Bramante Editrice, color plate no. 324
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Bronze
Joe Colombo "Elda" Armchair
By Joe Colombo
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Joe Colombo "Elda" armchair
c. 1970-1979
Meticulously restored and reupholstered with Dedar
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1670s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Wool, Fiberglass
Renzo Colombo Antique French Bronze Sculpture "Boheme Orientale"
By Renzo Colombo
Located in Shippensburg, PA
into it. This is a rare sculpture from Renzo Colombo, a sculptor perhaps best known for his bold bust
Category
19th Century French Bohemian Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Bronze
Renzo Colombo Italian, 1856-1885 Antique Bronze Sculpture ‘Bust of Napoleon’
By Renzo Colombo
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A large and powerful bronze bust of Napoleon Bonaparte after the 1885 model by Renzo Colombo
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Late 19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Bronze
H 21.75 in W 15 in D 9.25 in
Lady of Florence, Bronze Bust, Signed Grange-Colombo, Late 19th Century
By Roland Grange-Colombo
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
precious stone on the forehead
Sculpture signed Grange-Colombo
Beautiful condition despite the wear
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Bronze
H 13.98 in W 15.75 in D 7.09 in
Bronze Bust of Napoleon by Renzo Colombo
Located in New Orleans, LA
A rare and outstanding bronze sculpture of Napoleon. The work of Italian sculptor Renzo Colombo
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19th Century Italian Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Bronze
A pair of Ceylonese Sutherland Tables
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Andris Cabinetmaker Colombo. Ceylon (Sri Lanka), circa 1860.
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19th Century Sri Lankan Antique Furniture Colombo
Copper Lantern, Italy circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Copper Lantern
Made in Italy Circa 1880
Marked Ditta Colombo e Bareggi – MILANO”
Measures
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Copper
French Bronze Sculpture of Astronomer Galileo, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
made of Colombo and the two of these were together offered by Sotheby's in 2005 in 40 cm at which point
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Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Bronze
A Large British Sailor's Woolwork (woolie) Picture of the Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
stay at Bombay the squadron visited Colombo, Trincomalee, and Calcutta, and then returned to Bombay
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19th Century British Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Wool
Patriotic "USN" Navy Embroidered Souvenir, Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
, Sydney, and Albany, Manila, Yokohama, and Colombo. It then arrived at Suez, Egypt, on January 3, 1909
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Early 20th Century Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Silk
Patriotic "E Pluribus Unum" and Eagle Silk Embroidered White Fleet Souvenir 1909
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
U.S. Fleet visited Honolulu, Auckland, Sydney, and Albany, Manila, Yokohama, and Colombo. It then
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Silk
H 22 in W 22.5 in D 1.75 in
19th Century Italian Louis XV Marquetry Rosewood and Bronze Lady's Desk Chair
By Colombo Mobili
Located in Dallas, TX
patinated French polish finish.
Colombo Mobili is a six-generation company manufacturing high-grade
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Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Bronze
H 40.5 in W 21 in D 18 in
Antique Bird's-Eye Plan of the Port City of Colombo, Sri Lanka (Ceylon), 1672
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Columbo.' Bird's-eye plan of the important port city of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Category
1670s Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Paper
H 12.01 in W 14.77 in D 0 in
1925, Marcel Breuer, White Leather Vintage Wassily Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Marcel Breuer's 1925 design is a widely recognized masterpiece of modern furniture, having long ago
Category
1920s Italian Bauhaus Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Metal
Stilnovo Wall or Table Adjustable Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Padova, IT
Luigi Gorgoni, through the 70s lamps such as the Minitopo by Joe Colombo and the Valigia by Ettore
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Metal
Patriotic "E Pluribus Unum" Silk and Metallic Embroidered Souvenir of Eagle
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
, 1908 the U.S. Fleet visited Honolulu, Auckland, Sydney, and Albany, Manila, Yokohama, and Colombo. It
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Early 1900s Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Metallic Thread
H 25.63 in W 28.75 in D 3.75 in
Anglo-Ceylonese folding table
Located in London, GB
, Colombo
Category
19th Century Sri Lankan Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Ebony, Satinwood, Palmwood
18th Century Roman Giltwood Console Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
and illustrated in Silvano Colombo L'arte del Legno e del Mobile in Italia, 1981, plate 420.
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Furniture Colombo
Landscape with Architecture and Ruins, Follower of G Ghisolfi Oil, Italian
By Giovanni Ghisolfi
Located in Rome, Italy
his nephew B. Racchetti, author of the squares architectural (Cattaneo-Colombo).
At the center of the
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1750s Italian Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Canvas
H 36.62 in W 52.37 in D 0.79 in
Late 19th Century Bronze Bust of Napoleon I by Renzo Colombo
By Renzo Colombo
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century bronze bust of Napoleon I by the Italian sculptor Renzo Colombo (1856-1885), on
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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Bronze
Big French Apothecary Jar Haschich Opium 19th Porcelain Limoges Drug Cocain Tall
By Limoges
Located in L'Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
condition.
Drug. Opium. Cocaine. Weed.
Mid-Century Modern. Vintage furniture. Italian design. 1970s
Category
Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Porcelain
1920's Finely Crafted Dutch Colonial Teak Wood and Cane Bench from Sri Lanka
Located in Houston, TX
A light and airy superbly handcrafted teak and cane bench from the Colombo area in Sri Lanka with
Category
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Antique Furniture Colombo
Materials
Teak
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique furniture colombo you’re looking for. An antique furniture colombo — often made from metal, bronze and fabric — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique furniture colombo, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique furniture colombo is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. Renzo Colombo, Annibale Colombo and Colombo Mobili each produced at least one beautiful antique furniture colombo that is worth considering.
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An antique furniture colombo can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,802, while the lowest priced sells for $167 and the highest can go for as much as $16,500.
Questions About Antique Furniture Colombo
- What makes furniture an antique?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024To 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, 2021Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There 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 1, 2024To 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Whether 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 ExpertOctober 5, 2021The 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
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To 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 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.