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Just Andersen Bronze Bowl, 1920s, Denmark
Just Andersen Bronze Bowl, 1920s, Denmark

Just Andersen Bronze Bowl, 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

Bronze

Smart Antique Shagreen Gaming Counter / Poker Chip Box, c.1920
Smart Antique Shagreen Gaming Counter / Poker Chip Box, c.1920

Smart Antique Shagreen Gaming Counter / Poker Chip Box, c.1920

Located in Bath, GB

invention with the piano hinge shifting to allow this, the hinge marked "Patent" on the interior. The box

Category

1920s European Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Shagreen

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

Scalloped Pedestal Bowl 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 Antique Inventions

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Mahogany Tilt-Top End Table
19th Century English Mahogany Tilt-Top End Table

19th Century English Mahogany Tilt-Top End Table

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century English mahogany tilt-top end table is an ingenious invention that most agree

Category

Early 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Inventions

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Print of the Schooling of Horses by Van Kessel, c.1740
Antique Print of the Schooling of Horses by Van Kessel, c.1740

Antique Print of the Schooling of Horses by Van Kessel, c.1740

Located in Langweer, NL

horses. This print originates from 'Methode et Invention Nouvelle de Dresser les Chevaux' by W. Cavendish

Category

18th Century Belgian Antique Inventions

Materials

Paper

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

Set of Light-Bronze Cups by Just Andersen Bronze, 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

Category

1920s Danish Antique Inventions

Materials

Bronze

Large Art Deco Diskometal Jardinière by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Large Art Deco Diskometal Jardinière by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Large Art Deco Diskometal Jardinière 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

Category

1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Metal

Collection of Bronze Vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Collection of Bronze Vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Collection of Bronze Vases 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

Bronze

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

Early Diskometal Vase 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 Antique Inventions

Materials

Metal

Set of Just Andersen dual-pipe art deco vases, 1920s, Denmark
Set of Just Andersen dual-pipe art deco vases, 1920s, Denmark

Set of Just Andersen dual-pipe art deco vases, 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 Antique Inventions

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Diskometal Vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Art Nouveau Diskometal Vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Art Nouveau Diskometal Vases 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 Art Nouveau Antique Inventions

Materials

Metal

Stauffer & Co Silver Open Face Keyless Minute Repeater By Lebolt Chicago
Stauffer & Co Silver Open Face Keyless Minute Repeater By Lebolt Chicago

Stauffer & Co Silver Open Face Keyless Minute Repeater By Lebolt Chicago

Located in Mayfair, London, London

the watches, chromometers and repeating watches exhibited by them at the Inventions Exhibition of 1885

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19th Century Swiss Antique Inventions

Materials

Silver

Red Antique Rug, Art Deco Vintage Rug Oriental Handmade Carpet Chinese Rug CHR6
Red Antique Rug, Art Deco Vintage Rug Oriental Handmade Carpet Chinese Rug CHR6

Red Antique Rug, Art Deco Vintage Rug Oriental Handmade Carpet Chinese Rug CHR6

Located in Wembley, GB

floral guard bands and crisp Greek key borders with the same balance of tradition and invention. Handmade

Category

1890s Chinese Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Just Andersen Table Lamp, 1920s, Denmark
Just Andersen Table Lamp, 1920s, Denmark

Just Andersen Table Lamp, 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

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

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

Category

1920s Danish Antique Inventions

Materials

Metal

Chinese Old Bamboo Slips with Calligraphy Jiandu, 59 Piece Collection
Chinese Old Bamboo Slips with Calligraphy Jiandu, 59 Piece Collection

Chinese Old Bamboo Slips with Calligraphy Jiandu, 59 Piece Collection

Located in South Burlington, VT

invention of paper by Cai Lun during the Han dynasty began to displace bamboo and wooden strips from

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Inventions

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Blue Restored Beech Armchairs by Mart Stam, Germany, 1930s
Set of Four Blue Restored Beech Armchairs by Mart Stam, Germany, 1930s

Set of Four Blue Restored Beech Armchairs by Mart Stam, Germany, 1930s

By Mart Stam

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

invention of the cantilever tubular chair, teaching at the Bauhaus, contributions to the Weissenhof Estate

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Inventions

Materials

Chrome

Set of Two Restored Beech Armchairs by Mart Stam, Robert Slezak, Czechia, 1930s
Set of Two Restored Beech Armchairs by Mart Stam, Robert Slezak, Czechia, 1930s

Set of Two Restored Beech Armchairs by Mart Stam, Robert Slezak, Czechia, 1930s

By Mart Stam, Robert Slezák

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

history of 20th century European architecture, including the invention of the cantilever tubular chair

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Inventions

Materials

Chrome

Decorative Antique Print of the Schooling of Horses in Galop, c.1740
Decorative Antique Print of the Schooling of Horses in Galop, c.1740

Decorative Antique Print of the Schooling of Horses in Galop, c.1740

Located in Langweer, NL

schooling of horses. This print originates from 'Methode et Invention Nouvelle de Dresser les Chevaux' by W

Category

18th Century Antique Inventions

Materials

Paper

Charles-Louis MALAPEAU - Still Life With Hunting Trophies
Charles-Louis MALAPEAU - Still Life With Hunting Trophies

Charles-Louis MALAPEAU - Still Life With Hunting Trophies

Located in Beaune, FR

his invention, lithochromy, he offered, in 1823, 22 reproductions of the life of Saint Bruno, painted

Category

19th Century Antique Inventions

Materials

Canvas

PRIMAVERA / CLAUDE LEVY (attribution). Art Deco Dove. Crackled White Earthenware
PRIMAVERA / CLAUDE LEVY (attribution). Art Deco Dove. Crackled White Earthenware

PRIMAVERA / CLAUDE LEVY (attribution). Art Deco Dove. Crackled White Earthenware

By Atelier Primavera au Printemps

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

enamel produced by this workshop are his invention. She also experimented a lot with mixtures of blue

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver & Enamel Cigar Box, Sampson Mordan, c.1892
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver & Enamel Cigar Box, Sampson Mordan, c.1892

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver & Enamel Cigar Box, Sampson Mordan, c.1892

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

1823 and made famous for their invention of the mechanical pencil. Their evolution did not stop there

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Inventions

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Cattle watering in an open landscape
Cattle watering in an open landscape

Cattle watering in an open landscape

By Joshua Shaw

Located in Stoke, Hampshire

States and abroad. Inventions and Technical Contributions: In addition to his work as a painter, Shaw

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18th Century Old Masters Antique Inventions

Materials

Oil

Henri Jacot Carriage Clock with Strike Repeat Function
Henri Jacot Carriage Clock with Strike Repeat Function

Henri Jacot Carriage Clock with Strike Repeat Function

Located in Amersham, GB

machinery of his own invention, rather than relying on outsourced parts. This makes Jacot carriage clocks

Category

1880s French Antique Inventions

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel, Ormolu

Collection of 18th and 19th Century Arabic Astrolabes and Quadrant
Collection of 18th and 19th Century Arabic Astrolabes and Quadrant

Collection of 18th and 19th Century Arabic Astrolabes and Quadrant

Located in London, GB

invention, were made in order to solve complex astronomical problems, and give the bearer effectively a hand

Category

Early 19th Century Persian Islamic Antique Inventions

Materials

Brass

17th Century St. John Baptist Florentine School Painting Oil on Canvas
17th Century St. John Baptist Florentine School Painting Oil on Canvas

17th Century St. John Baptist Florentine School Painting Oil on Canvas

Located in Milan, IT

resulting from the invention of the episode of Saint John the Baptist and the child Jesus playing together

Category

17th Century Italian Antique Inventions

Materials

Canvas

Early Diskometal Figurine made by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Early Diskometal Figurine made by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Early Diskometal Figurine made 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

Category

1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Metal

Quezal Art Nouveau Lamp
Quezal Art Nouveau Lamp

Quezal Art Nouveau Lamp

By Quezal

Located in NANTES, FR

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

Category

1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Inventions

Materials

Brass, Copper

Attributed to Domenico di Paris - Madonna and The Child, 15th century
Attributed to Domenico di Paris - Madonna and The Child, 15th century

Attributed to Domenico di Paris - Madonna and The Child, 15th century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

holds between two fingers; a graceful, touching iconographic invention. The artist was clearly

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Inventions

Materials

Stucco

Antique Male Bronze Bust George Stephenson Railways Interest Edward William Wyon
Antique Male Bronze Bust George Stephenson Railways Interest Edward William Wyon

Antique Male Bronze Bust George Stephenson Railways Interest Edward William Wyon

Located in Dublin, Ireland

was one of the most important technological inventions of the 19th century and a key component of the

Category

19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Inventions

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Original 16th Century Engraving of a Medieval Tournament, ca.1578
Original 16th Century Engraving of a Medieval Tournament, ca.1578

Original 16th Century Engraving of a Medieval Tournament, ca.1578

Located in Langweer, NL

invention. His account of imperial tournaments during the 15th century, however, may be treated as mostly

Category

16th Century Antique Inventions

Materials

Paper

Italian, Neoclassical, Chandelier, Glass, 8 lights, Antique
Italian, Neoclassical, Chandelier, Glass, 8 lights, Antique

Italian, Neoclassical, Chandelier, Glass, 8 lights, Antique

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Montgolfière. This invention inspired cabinetmakers and decorators of the 18th and 19th centuries. Hot air

Category

19th Century Italian Regency Antique Inventions

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass

Pantograph by Thomas Dunn of Edinburgh, circa 1845
Pantograph by Thomas Dunn of Edinburgh, circa 1845

Pantograph by Thomas Dunn of Edinburgh, circa 1845

Located in London, GB

used the device to copy and scale diagrams, but he wrote about the invention over 27 years later, in

Category

Mid-19th Century Scottish Antique Inventions

Materials

Brass

Alphonse Mucha Figures Decoratives Plate 4
Alphonse Mucha Figures Decoratives Plate 4

Alphonse Mucha Figures Decoratives Plate 4

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in Dallas, TX

works that exude an indefinable charm. His unique approach combined originality of invention with

Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Inventions

Materials

Paper

Alphonse Mucha Figures Decoratives Plate 30
Alphonse Mucha Figures Decoratives Plate 30

Alphonse Mucha Figures Decoratives Plate 30

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in Dallas, TX

works that exude an indefinable charm. His unique approach combined originality of invention with

Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Inventions

Materials

Paper

Oscar Andreae: Gardens drawing

Oscar Andreae: Gardens drawing

By Oscar Andreae

Located in London, GB

1860s exploring Europe - the invention of the railways having made undertaking a Grand Tour rather

Category

1860s Impressionist Antique Inventions

Materials

Carbon Pencil

Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch
Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch

Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch

Located in Washington Depot, CT

from the Latin virga, meaning stick or rod.[1] Its invention is important in the history of technology

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Inventions

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique American Art Deco Early Frigidaire Metal Advertising Sign
Antique American Art Deco Early Frigidaire Metal Advertising Sign

Antique American Art Deco Early Frigidaire Metal Advertising Sign

Located in Forney, TX

invention. Each refrigerator was handmade, and took over a week to assemble. Consequently, in less than two

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Rare Georgian Pinchbeck Chain English 41" English
Rare Georgian Pinchbeck Chain English 41" English

Rare Georgian Pinchbeck Chain English 41" English

Located in Northampton, MA

later clasp, so that's quite exciting. Pinchbeck jewelry was somewhat popular following its invention

Category

1830s English Victorian Antique Inventions

Materials

Pinchbeck

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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.

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