Antique Lenses

The copper body displays a beautiful aged patina, complemented by a brass handle and a thick blue-tinted glass lens with concentric ridges, characteristic of early maritime navigatio...

Masterfully crafted in solid platinum, the piece features an intricate, openwork filigree handle decorated with geometric lacework that gracefully unfolds into a hinged pair of magni...

His paintings carry elements of the visual language employed by Daubigny and Corot; the precision in color and form associated with Realist works, but passed through a lyrical lens t...

ABOUT This vintage Hollywood spotlight dates back to the mid-20th century film era, featuring a matte black industrial finish, a distinctive ribbed Fresnel glass lens designed for ...

They feature thick, molded Fresnel glass lenses designed to project light over long distances, removable red and green lenses and topped with solid brass carrying handles.

The piece is constructed as two conjoined high-back armchairs, each back panel featuring a shaped and scrolled crest rail with a carved shell and foliate motif, above a bold vasiform...

The dramatic contrast between sacred iconography and sensual symbolism epitomizes Rops' audacious reinterpretation of Christian themes through the lens of Symbolism and Decadent aest...

Their gentle contrapposto stance, the delicacy of their raised and braided hairstyles, and the fluidity of their drapery reflect the classicizing aesthetic of the Florentine Renaissa...

Charming antique sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashells in a star form with a rocky coastline image under a convex oval lens.

The intricate linear work in the border echoes the artistry of Persian court carpets, reinterpreted through the lens of Indian craftsmanship. Handwoven from the finest wool, this an...

Charming antique sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashells in a star form with a rocky coastline image under a convex oval lens.

This exquisite early 20th-century Chinese carpet captures the essence of timeless Eastern elegance, rendered through the lens of Art Deco simplicity and precision. Woven circa 1920, ...

Enchanting 19th century English sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashells, in horse shoe form, lovingly arranged around an image of a steamship under a convex lens.

This exquisite early 20th-century Chinese rug captures the essence of timeless Eastern elegance, rendered through the lens of Art Deco simplicity and precision. Woven circa 1920, the...

Enchanting 19th century English sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashells, in horse shoe form, lovingly arranged around an image of a steamship under a convex lens.

This piece functions as a deeply historic, architectural canvas that honors classic Moorish-influenced Spanish geometric motifs through a beautifully distressed, tonal lens. On the ...

This 14x16 piece functions as a serene, architectural canvas that honors mid-century Turkish ideals through a deeply organic, textural lens. On the Design: Mid-20th-century Turkish...

This piece functions as a minimalist, architectural canvas that champions French Deco and early Mid-Century Modern geometric abstraction through a beautifully restrained, tonal lens....

The case opens along one side, allowing the glasses to slide in neatly, protecting the frame while keeping a low profile. The blue lenses are later additions; originally, the glasse...

They stand together as in a collage, and, in an extraordinary way, they convey a total impression of a space, which certainly the human eye could encompass, but not the photographic ...

This piece functions as a bold, kinetic canvas that honors iconic geometric abstraction through a highly tactile, expertly imagined lens. On the Design: The Mid-Century Modern text...

This oversized 12x19 piece functions as a serene, architectural canvas that honors mid-century Turkish ideals through a deeply organic, textural lens. On the Design: Mid-20th-centu...

Fifo marked the emergence of a new critical theory of photography that placed Krull at the forefront of Neues Sehen or Neue Optik (New Vision) photography, a new direction rooted in ...

The design clearly references Japanese aesthetics as interpreted through a European lens: stylized botanical forms, controlled symmetry, and a restrained yet expressive palette.

Today, during festivals and ceremonies, rice paper is often cut to fit stone lantern windows to increase reflection of candles placed inside them. Soon these paper lenses disappear a...

The attribution of the work falls within the sophisticated landscape of Tuscan painting, specifically between the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, a period in which l...

This piece functions as a minimalist, atmospheric canvas that honors classical Eastern pictorial motifs through a profoundly subtle, monochromatic lens. On the Design: This antique...

The pattern draws inspiration from classical European gardens, reflecting the influence of nature interpreted through a refined, decorative lens. The color palette is particularly c...

During the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Irish glassmakers developed an extraordinary vocabulary of deep cutting, geometric facets, diamonds, stars, lenses and other optical ef...

Crafted during a period when Chinese artisans were reinterpreting classical motifs through the lens of Art Deco, this piece captures the subtle tension between tradition and modernity.

The body has an attractive optic-lens effect, adding further visual interest to the green glass.

Hand-knotted in wool, this carpet embodies the traditional aesthetics of Oushak weaving, interpreted through a subtly faded and romantic lens that makes it a timeless piece for sophi...

Today, during festivals and ceremonies, rice paper is often cut to fit stone lantern windows to increase reflection of candles placed inside them. Soon these paper lenses disappear a...

A European bronze novelty nautical theme lighthouse table lamp circa 1910 with a removable lantern set with colored glass lenses above a brick-work tower, mounted on a craggy rock ba...

This captivating 1920s Chinese Art Deco rug exemplifies the elegance and sophistication of early 20th-century Eastern decorative arts reinterpreted through a Western lens. The piece ...

Flanking spandrels and an ornate border frame the central motif, featuring a harmonious repetition of rosettes and stylized blossoms that echo classical Persian influence-reinterpret...

The selenite is so clear and transparent that it acts like a natural lens — magnifying and revealing the texture of the matrix behind it, creating a fascinating visual effect.

This timeless artwork offers a rare window into the Dutch Golden Age style through a high-quality miniature lens. We invite you to add this distinguished piece of history to your per...

Delicate floral motifs, stylized blossoms, and scrolling elements lend the piece a sculptural quality, reflecting the enduring influence of historic European craftsmanship interprete...

Hand-knotted in wool, this rug remains in beautiful condition and is emblematic of Indian craftsmanship during the colonial period, when Mughal and Persian influences were reinterpre...

The rich walnut veneer is accentuated by darker banding that frames the form, while the carved acanthus‑style legs add a sculptural flourish; a graceful nod to classical craftsmanshi...

Unusually for a European biblical silkwork of this period, that almost always filtered biblical narratives through a Western European lens, depicting European characters in European ...

The article is dedicated to the so called "Speed Philosophy", new lens through which observe reality. As all the futurist manifestos, it can be considered as a fundamental piece of i...

The article is dedicated to the so called "Speed Philosophy", new lens through which observe reality. As all the futurist manifestos, it can be considered as a fundamental piece of i...

This elegant, large-scale rug captures the timeless beauty of French Savonnerie carpet design, reinterpreted through a Spanish artistic lens. Now adapted to a 26 by 14-foot size, the...

The border, rendered in coordinating hues, features stylized geometric and botanical elements reminiscent of ancient Chinese motifs, yet interpreted through the streamlined lens of A...

When a tiny lever on the handle is depressed, the lenses snap open into a more recognizable "eyeglasses" shape.

Its sculptural silhouette reflects the Nordic interpretation of Neoclassicism, where traditional forms were simplified and reimagined through a distinctly modern lens. The beautiful ...

At the center, two green lozenge medallions hold abstracted foliate motifs-subtle references to traditional Chinese symbolism interpreted through a modernist lens. The surrounding el...

Around images with figures and architecture. Under a convex lens.

Around image with figures and architecture. Under a convex lens.

Single-sided porcelain enamel trade sign featuring a stylized portrait of a young boy wearing round spectacles, rendered in warm tones with pale blue lenses. Beneath the portrait sit...

Made of brass and cast iron with tripod base and two lenses. Circa 1900. Max Kohl was founded in 1876 by Max Hans Robert Kohl.

Original manufacturer plate that reads: "The Rushmore Lens Mirror Searchlight, Manf'd By Rushmore Dynamo Works, Plainfield, N.J., U.S.A."

Of characteristic flared Ranftbecher form, the beaker rises from a spreading foot cut with a thick faceted rim — the Ranft from which the type takes its name — set with a ring of amb...

The composition evokes a dreamlike garden landscape viewed through the lens of Art Deco abstraction. A navy and ivory honeycomb-patterned border provides structural contrast to the ...

Towards the end of his studies at the University of Halle from 1700 to 1702, Doppelmayr undertook a study trip to England and the Netherlands, where he deepened his astronomy and len...

By the early 1900s, French designers began reinterpreting historical forms through the lens of current design movements, simplifying ornament while preserving the elegance and curvat...

Hand-knotted in the city of Amritsar in Northern India-a center of excellence for rug weaving during the British colonial period-this carpet is a testament to the city's ability to r...

Crafted during a period when Chinese artisans were reinterpreting classical motifs through the lens of Art Deco, this piece captures the subtle tension between tradition and modernity.