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Victorian Mid to Late 1800s French Jet Antique Wraparound Bangle
Victorian Mid to Late 1800s French Jet Antique Wraparound Bangle

Victorian Mid to Late 1800s French Jet Antique Wraparound Bangle

Located in Skelmersdale, GB

prevalent feature in costume pieces since the invention of jewellery, as it is an easily accessible material

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Inventions

Empire Style Balloon Chandelier with pendants
Empire Style Balloon Chandelier with pendants

Empire Style Balloon Chandelier with pendants

Located in Paris, FR

altitude of 400m, using heated air to achieve the first flight by a human being. This invention left such a

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1870s French Empire Antique Inventions

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Renaissance S-tyle Ormolu Wall Mirrors with Candelabra
Pair of French Renaissance S-tyle Ormolu Wall Mirrors with Candelabra

Pair of French Renaissance S-tyle Ormolu Wall Mirrors with Candelabra

Located in London, GB

using these influences as starting points for their own inventions. The elaborate and profuse nature of

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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Inventions

Materials

Ormolu

Set of 2 Restored Bauhaus Chairs, by Stam and Slezak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Set of 2 Restored Bauhaus Chairs, by Stam and Slezak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

Set of 2 Restored Bauhaus Chairs, by Stam and Slezak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

By Mart Stam, Robert Slezák

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

architecture, including the invention of the cantilever tubular chair, teaching at the Bauhaus, contributions

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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Inventions

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of Pewter Bowls by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Set of Pewter Bowls by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Set of Pewter Bowls by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

renowned for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the

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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

fees to Elgin for many of their inventions in watchmaking. Patek Philippe even used Elgin’s technology

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Gold-filled

Flemish Baroque Tortoiseshell Mirro
Flemish Baroque Tortoiseshell Mirro

Flemish Baroque Tortoiseshell Mirro

By Flemish

Located in New Orleans, LA

credited with the invention of the tin-mercury method of mirror-making, a process that made polished metal

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17th Century Baroque Antique Inventions

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mirror, Ebony

Art Nouveau Lamp by Quezal
Art Nouveau Lamp by Quezal

Art Nouveau Lamp by Quezal

By Quezal

Located in NANTES, FR

invention in the late 1800s and American glass manufacturers developed novel approaches for concealing the

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Inventions

Materials

Brass, Copper

Scalloped Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Scalloped Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Scalloped Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise composition of this

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1920s Danish Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Pair of Important Original Antique Klismos Armchairs Carved Lions Woven Leather
Pair of Important Original Antique Klismos Armchairs Carved Lions Woven Leather

Pair of Important Original Antique Klismos Armchairs Carved Lions Woven Leather

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

pelt. The klismos was a specifically Greek invention, without detectable earlier inspiration. The

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19th Century Greek Victorian Antique Inventions

Materials

Leather, Beech

Early Art Deco Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Early Art Deco Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Early Art Deco Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy

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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Metal

Swiss Gold and Enamel Telescope
Swiss Gold and Enamel Telescope

Swiss Gold and Enamel Telescope

Located in New Orleans, LA

significant inventions of the modern age, the telescope was initially developed and came to public attention

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19th Century European Antique Inventions

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Set of Early Diskometal Candlesticks by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Set of Early Diskometal Candlesticks by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Set of Early Diskometal Candlesticks by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko

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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Metal

Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko

Category

1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Pewter Candelabra by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Pewter Candelabra by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Pewter Candelabra by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise composition of

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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Josef Hoffmann Hammered Silver Centerpiece and Pair of Vases
Josef Hoffmann Hammered Silver Centerpiece and Pair of Vases

Josef Hoffmann Hammered Silver Centerpiece and Pair of Vases

By Julius Hoffmann

Located in New York, NY

. The vases reference both the elegant form of a folding fan and the 19th-century invention of

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Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Antique Inventions

Materials

Silver

Wedgwood & Bentley Jasperware Portrait Medallion Of Rousseau
Wedgwood & Bentley Jasperware Portrait Medallion Of Rousseau

Wedgwood & Bentley Jasperware Portrait Medallion Of Rousseau

By Wedgwood & Bentley

Located in New Orleans, LA

and medallions, often featuring royalty and celebrated personages as subjects. The invention of the

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18th Century English Other Antique Inventions

Materials

Porcelain

Diskometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Diskometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Diskometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise

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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century French Bentwood and Cane Child Armchair Thonet Style
Early 20th Century French Bentwood and Cane Child Armchair Thonet Style

Early 20th Century French Bentwood and Cane Child Armchair Thonet Style

By Michael Thonet

Located in Dallas, TX

. Michael Thonet (1796-1871) was a German-Austrian cabinet maker, known for the invention of bentwood

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Pewter Candlestick Holders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Pewter Candlestick Holders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Pewter Candlestick Holders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise

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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Bronze Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Bronze Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Bronze Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

renowned for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the

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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Bronze

Two Milanese School, Oil on Board Paintings, 17th Century
Two Milanese School, Oil on Board Paintings, 17th Century

Two Milanese School, Oil on Board Paintings, 17th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

his invention of what we know as the "Archimedes screw". Condition Report Overall good condition.

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17th Century Antique Inventions

Materials

Canvas

Set of Light-Bronze Cups by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Set of Light-Bronze Cups by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Set of Light-Bronze Cups by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise composition of this alloy

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1920s Danish Antique Inventions

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Yellow Glazed Terracotta Confit Pot, Hand-Crafted
19th Century French Yellow Glazed Terracotta Confit Pot, Hand-Crafted

19th Century French Yellow Glazed Terracotta Confit Pot, Hand-Crafted

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

19th century, this vessel was used to conserve food – mainly meats in fat – before the invention of

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19th Century French Antique Inventions

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Pewter Candlestick Holders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Pewter Candlestick Holders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Pewter Candlestick Holders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

. Andersen was renowned for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and

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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Jean-Antoine Lepine Rose Gold Ruby Cylinder French Pocket Watch, circa 1780
Jean-Antoine Lepine Rose Gold Ruby Cylinder French Pocket Watch, circa 1780

Jean-Antoine Lepine Rose Gold Ruby Cylinder French Pocket Watch, circa 1780

Located in Long Beach, CA

renowned for many inventions in science and watchmaking. In addition he was Abraham-Louis Breguet's teacher

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Late 18th Century French Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Rose Gold

Maxwell Boot Jack
Maxwell Boot Jack

Maxwell Boot Jack

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

founded in 1750, in Worcester, initially being a spur maker. 1814 saw the invention of the 'Spur Box' by

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Late 19th Century British Antique Inventions

Materials

Mahogany

Just Andersen, a pair of bowls / candle holders in Disko Metal, Danish Grace
Just Andersen, a pair of bowls / candle holders in Disko Metal, Danish Grace

Just Andersen, a pair of bowls / candle holders in Disko Metal, Danish Grace

By Just Andersen

Located in Stockholm, SE

bronze and his own invention namned after the bay where is grew up in Greenland called Disko. Disko metal

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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Metal

Set of Art Deco Vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Set of Art Deco Vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Set of Art Deco Vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

renowned for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the

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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Metal

C1690 Seventeenth Century 22K Posy Ring with motto “A Frende's Gifte"
C1690 Seventeenth Century 22K Posy Ring with motto “A Frende's Gifte"

C1690 Seventeenth Century 22K Posy Ring with motto “A Frende's Gifte"

Located in Baltimore, MD

, perswading her to continew her loue towrds him' in A Gorgeous Gallery of Gallant Inventions (1578, Ed

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1690s English George I Antique Inventions

Materials

22k Gold

Pewter Jardinière by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Pewter Jardinière by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Pewter Jardinière by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise composition of this alloy is unknown, it

Category

1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Pewter Hand Mirror and Brush by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Pewter Hand Mirror and Brush by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Pewter Hand Mirror and Brush by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

. Andersen was renowned for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and

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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Circa 1900 Architectural Roman Revival Tin Livery Garage Pediment
Circa 1900 Architectural Roman Revival Tin Livery Garage Pediment

Circa 1900 Architectural Roman Revival Tin Livery Garage Pediment

Located in Dekalb, IL

building in Clinton, Wisconsin. The building was originally a livery, and with the invention of the

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Early 1900s American Antique Inventions

Materials

Tin

Art Deco Bronze Bowl by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s
Art Deco Bronze Bowl by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s

Art Deco Bronze Bowl by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s

By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Located in Malmö, SE

for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko

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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Inventions

Materials

Bronze

Candlesticks made by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Candlesticks made by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Candlesticks made by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise composition of this alloy

Category

1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Metal

Exceptional Rocking Chair by Thonet
Exceptional Rocking Chair by Thonet

Exceptional Rocking Chair by Thonet

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

collector’s item. Michael Thonet (1796-1871) was a German-Austrian cabinet maker, known for the invention of

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Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Inventions

Materials

Bentwood

Henry Clay Papier Mâché Lacquered Tray and Base
Henry Clay Papier Mâché Lacquered Tray and Base

Henry Clay Papier Mâché Lacquered Tray and Base

By Henry Clay

Located in Downingtown, PA

Baskerville's japanning business in Birmingham and later patented his breakthrough invention in 1772. This

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Inventions

Materials

Other

Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Inkstand
Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Inkstand

Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Inkstand

By Wedgwood & Bentley

Located in New Orleans, LA

finest inventions. The set is comprised of two canisters, both held within an intriguing double stand

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18th Century English Other Antique Inventions

Materials

Ceramic

Hammered Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Hammered Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Hammered Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko

Category

1920s Danish Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Discometal Matchstick Box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Discometal Matchstick Box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Discometal Matchstick Box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise

Category

1920s Danish Antique Inventions

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Art Deco Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Art Deco Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise composition of this alloy

Category

1920s Danish Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise

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1920s Danish Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Pewter Candle Holders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Pewter Candle Holders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Pewter Candle Holders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise composition of this alloy is unknown, it

Category

1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Scarce early set (6) Bentwood Bistro/Cafe' Chairs.  by Michael Thonet
Scarce early set (6) Bentwood Bistro/Cafe' Chairs.  by Michael Thonet

Scarce early set (6) Bentwood Bistro/Cafe' Chairs. by Michael Thonet

By Michael Thonet

Located in Buffalo, NY

QUALITY, Hand delivery avail to nEW yOrk City or anywhere en route from Buffalo NY With the invention of

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1860s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Inventions

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Bentwood

Pewter Candle Sconces by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Pewter Candle Sconces by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Pewter Candle Sconces by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

. Andersen was renowned for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and

Category

1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

The Electric Light – Mr. Edison in His Laboratory, 1880
The Electric Light – Mr. Edison in His Laboratory, 1880

The Electric Light – Mr. Edison in His Laboratory, 1880

Located in Langweer, NL

transformative moment, making it a significant visual record of one of the most important inventions of the 19th

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1880s Antique Inventions

Materials

Paper

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Antique Inventions For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique inventions available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique inventions — often made from metal, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. Antique inventions have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique inventions are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Baroque and neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique inventions have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by The Stenotype Co., Christofle and George Hunzinger are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Inventions?

Antique inventions can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,401, while the lowest priced sells for $98 and the highest can go for as much as $295,000.