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British Colonial Teak Filing Apothecary Cabinet wt Metal Pulls & Lock Mechanism
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare solid teak multi-drawer apothecary/file cabinet with locking mechanism and hardware in
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1890s British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Antique Metal Files

Materials

Teak

Early 20th Century Wood Large French File Cabinet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Unearth the charm of a vintage file cabinet hailing from the early 20th century, an intriguing
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Metal Files

Materials

Metal

Antique Early 20th Century Wood Large French File Cabinet
Early 20th Century Wood Large French File Cabinet
No Reserve
H 76.38 in W 63 in D 25.2 in
Turn of the Century French Flat File Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
A nostalgic patina gives this Industrial flat file cabinet a one-of-a-kind personality. Built in
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Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Files

Materials

Metal

19th Century Amberg Mahogany Wooden Filing Cabinet
By Cameron Amberg & Co.
Located in London, Lambeth
Made by Amberg of America, this 19th century Mahogany cabinet letter files has a bank of 24 drawers
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19th Century American Georgian Antique Metal Files

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Napoleon Locking-Side 13 Drawers File Chest Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Napoleon Locking-Side 13 Drawers File Chest Cabinet Our exceptional French Napoleon
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Metal Files

Materials

Metal

Industrial filing cabinet in wood with 30 original cardboard storage boxes
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1920s / filing cabinet / wood and mint site panels, cardboard boxes / mid-century
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1920s Belgian Industrial Antique Metal Files

Materials

Metal

Superb American Stacking Filing Cabinet by Yawman and Erbe
By Yawman Erbe
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
these there are 12 Box File Storage compartments, these have a wooden base and a metal Frame to hold the
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Metal Files

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts 54-Drawer Card File Cabinet or Industrial Parts Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts card file cabinet or industrial parts cabinet By W.C. Heller and Co
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Files

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 20th Century Scandinavian Filing Cabinet Solid Oak with Two Drawers
By Martin Nyrop
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Vintage Scandinavian filing cabinet made from solid oak with a dark patina. It's most likely made
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Files

Materials

Metal

Antique Arts & Crafts 74-Drawer Card File Cabinet or Industrial Parts Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts card file cabinet or industrial parts cabinet USA, circa 1900
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Files

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 20th Century Filing Cabinet with One Roller Louver Door & Five Shelves
Located in Miami, FL
This French filing cabinet is another good example of the quality furniture that was made in those
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Metal Files

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Filing Cabinet With One Roller Louver Door & Five Shelves
Located in Miami, FL
This French filing cabinet is another good example of the quality furniture that was made in those
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Metal Files

Materials

Metal

Rare German Art Deco Filing Cabinet w. Perfect Roller Door, Five Drawers & Shelf
Located in Lisse, NL
Finer quality and superb condition, filing cabinet by Ludwig Schraut. This rare German filing
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Metal Files

Materials

Metal, Brass

SUPER RARE ANTIQUE GLOBE WERNICKE HABERDASHERY SHOPS CABINET FiLING BOOKCASE
By Globe Wernicke
Located in GB
then have two butlers serving trays or sorting shelves, finally you have metal lined filing drawers
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Metal Files

Materials

Oak

Important Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Bookcase Desk Desk-Chair & Filing Cabinet
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Lisse, NL
chance. We are convinced it will be the only one you'll ever get. Also, because the Majorelle filing
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Metal Files

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

Pyrite with rock crystal on metal base
Located in BAARN, UT
against a round file gave you just enough spark to fire a pistol of that era. Although pyrite is still
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15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Metal Files

Materials

Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Pyrite with rock crystal on metal base
Pyrite with rock crystal on metal base
H 5.52 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in
Ronson 1926 Art Deco Rare Near Mint Banjo Automatic Lighter in Silver on Steel
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
signed, "Ronson LIGHTER THE ART METAL WORKS NEWARK N.Y". Text engraved on the snuffer, "Ronson LIGHTER
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1920s North American Art Deco Antique Metal Files

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass, Steel

Victorian Travel Grooming Kit, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
painted hide and a decorative metal trim, and opens by a hinged lid with a button latch. Neatly tucked
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Metal Files

Materials

Metal

Victorian Travel Grooming Kit, c. 1900
Victorian Travel Grooming Kit, c. 1900
H 3.75 in W 2.25 in D 2 in
1920s French Wooden Cabinet on Wheels
Located in High Point, NC
A metal cabinet on wheels from France, produced circa 1920. Appearing like an artefact from a
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1920s French Industrial Antique Metal Files

Materials

Metal

1920s French Wooden Cabinet on Wheels
1920s French Wooden Cabinet on Wheels
H 40.2 in W 39.4 in D 17.7 in
Antique Wooden Drawer Bank
Located in High Point, NC
was once likely used for filing papers in a factory or business setting. Aside from its practical
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19th Century European Rustic Antique Metal Files

Materials

Metal

Antique Wooden Drawer Bank
Antique Wooden Drawer Bank
H 34.1 in W 26.6 in D 14.2 in
Vintage Industrial Wooden Filling Cabinet, 1940's
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional vintage wooden filing cabinet saved from a factory in former Czechoslovakia
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Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Antique Metal Files

Materials

Metal

Antique ArtNouveau DemantoidGarnet Gems & LampworkGlass WhiteGoldFiligreeSautoir
Located in Chicago, IL
first patent application for white gold was filed in 1913, the unsigned necklace most likely does not
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Metal Files

Materials

Zircon, Topaz, Rock Crystal, Garnet, Amethyst, Gilt Metal, Rhodium, Enam...

18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliotec Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antiques LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
and recessed, Two front upper library doors Symmetrical with beautiful Hand Metal work of the period
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Metal Files

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal, Metallic Thread

George Wostenholm Nude Moon Star Art Deco Folding Pocket Knife -Ster 925 Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: George Wostenholm Design: Nude Moon Star Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content
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1920s Antique Metal Files

French 20th Century Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Car Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
antique necklace, it is formed of a thin filed convict mesh chain, which holds on the front an antique
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Metal Files

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold

Agassiz 18Kt. Gold Oversized Watch for Tiffany & Co. Stern Freres Dial 1920's
By Agassiz
Located in Long Beach, CA
Pocket Wrist Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Metal Files

Patek Philippe Platinum Ladies Art Deco Dress Watch circa 1920's
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum, 18Kt. CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 32mm Length X 15mm Width
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Metal Files

Materials

White Gold

Antique French Ormolu and Champlevé Enamel Pin Tray, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
troughs or cells in a metal plate and filling the depressions with pulverized vitreous enamel. The raised
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1880s French Antique Metal Files

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Powerful Scarified Makonde Portrait Helmet Mask Tanzania, Early 20th C Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
carved lips, open mouth showing filed teeth. Measures: 9 1/2 inches high. Includes custom wood and metal
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Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Antique Metal Files

Materials

Wood

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Octagon Shaped Watch with Dial by Stern from 1928
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Octagon METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Metal Files

Materials

Gold-filled

Gruen 14Kt Art Deco Ladies Watch with Original Dial and Kiln Fired Enamel Case
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Metal Files

Materials

14k Gold

Gruen 14Kt White Gold Art Deco Watch with Hand Made Dial by Stern Freres 1920's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Metal Files

Materials

14k Gold

American American Painted Cast Iron "Old Salt" Maine Fisherman Doorstop
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Downingtown, PA
would first carve a wood form, or hammer out the basic design in metal. Pressing this form into finely
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Metal Files

Materials

Iron

Mossi Mask
Located in London, GB
Very old authentic Mossi mask from Burkina Faso On a professional customised metal stand
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Antique Metal Files

Materials

Wood

Mossi Mask
Mossi Mask
H 22.84 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
38 Star Antique American Flag by Horstman Brothers, Colorado Statehood, ca 1876
Located in York County, PA
cannot seem to locate them among my files of hard copy prints and negatives. I believe they displayed in
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1870s American Antique Metal Files

Materials

Cotton

Important and Monumental Japanese Bronze Okimono – Sano Takachika
Located in Christchurch, GB
likely selling items for local artists such as Takachika. Provenance : A family file typed in Dutch
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metal Files

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Bonheur du jour
Located in Forney, TX
(an ornamental box or file cabinet for letters, papers or important documents) is surmounted by a
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Antique Metal Files

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Art Deco Ladies Traveling Necessaire Ensemble, American, circa 1925
Located in Incline Village, NV
bathroom counter top. Two metal clasps for closing the case are original and keep the case in a closed
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Metal Files

Materials

Bakelite, Resin

Exceptionally Rare circa 1860 Walnut Military Officers Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
leather writing slope, the base has two metal clips which when released opens up more storage, open the
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1860s English Campaign Antique Metal Files

Materials

Walnut

Set of Wooden Indoor or Ships Deck Curling Stones
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
to the stone. Each curling stone is fitted with a metal handle covered in leather (this holds the two
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Late 19th Century Antique Metal Files

Materials

Wood

Art Metal Construction Company Filing Cabinet Distressed Paint
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Newtown, CT
Very heavy well-made Art Metal Construction Company filing cabinet in distressed original paint
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1920s American Industrial Antique Metal Files

Materials

Steel

Rare Poul Kjærholm Flat File Cabinet by Rud Rasmussen
By Poul Kjærholm, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjærholm. Rare flat file cabinet in solid Oregon pine. Original inventory from the School
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Mid-19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Metal Files

Materials

Steel

18th Century Painted Coat of Arms on Metal
Located in London, GB
A striking North European coat of arms painted on convex metal dating to the second half of the
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Metal Files

18th Century Painted Coat of Arms on Metal
18th Century Painted Coat of Arms on Metal
H 11.82 in W 9.06 in D 0.08 in
French Tortoise Shell Etui
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Elegant French tortoise shell and gilded metal ladies Etui, fitted with a pair of scent bottles
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19th Century French Antique Metal Files

French Tortoise Shell Etui
French Tortoise Shell Etui
H 2.75 in W 2.63 in D 1.25 in
Vintage Early 20th Century Haberdashery Chest of Filing Drawers
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
One of our favourites! Solid wood haberdashery shop unit/plan chest/filing drawers dating from the
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1920s English Antique Metal Files

Materials

Wood

1920s Paneled Sheet Metal Filing Cabinet, Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920s paneled sheet metal filing cabinet, chest of drawers, Forge De Strasbourg. We aren’t 100
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1920s French Antique Metal Files

Materials

Metal

Baby Blue Industrial Metal Filing Cabinet from Strafor, 1930s
By Strafor
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This industrial filing cabinet was manufactured by Strafor. Made from metal, it features four
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Metal Files

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Metal File Cabinets, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
This pair of industrial metal cabinets were manufactured circa 1900 in Belgium by H.E. Longini
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Early 1900s Belgian Modern Antique Metal Files

Materials

Metal

Early Industrial Rolling Desk / Bar by Toledo, Japanning, copper flash
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
and secures it back in place. Copper Tambour metal roll top and metal file slots. All original finish
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Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Metal Files

Materials

Metal, Steel

1930 Lift Top Metal Industrial Filing Cabinet
By Automatic File and Index Co.
Located in Surrey, BC
Fully working brushed down to steel filing cabinet on wheels. Automatic File & Index Co., circa
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1920s American Machine Age Antique Metal Files

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Rustic French Work Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique French wood and metal desk dating from the early 1900s. The operable metal filing drawer
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Early 1900s French Industrial Antique Metal Files

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Rustic French Work Desk
Early 20th Century Rustic French Work Desk
H 32 in W 73.75 in D 23.5 in
Vintage Army Green Steel Metal Industrial Narrow Stack File Cabinet by Art Metal
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage army green steel metal industrial narrow stacking file cabinet by Art Metal. Item features
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Metal Files

Materials

Steel

Black Metal Toleware Solicitors Filing Box
Located in London, GB
toleware files for a solicitors for storing paperwork for Wills. Each with their own date and order number
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Metal Files

Materials

Metal

Black Metal Toleware Solicitors Filing Box
Black Metal Toleware Solicitors Filing Box
H 15.36 in W 3.15 in D 11.03 in
Metal Postal Desk with Attached Filing Unit France Post Office, 1900s
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Metal desk with a perforated filing partition. Desk were used in the early 1900, perhaps earlier
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Metal Files

Materials

Metal

Industrial Metal Eight-Drawer File Cabinet by JCM Machines
By J. Curry Mendes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
J. Curry Mendes American made 8-drawer industrial file cabinet features lower storage space and
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Metal Files

French File Books
Located in Culver City, CA
Storage boxes dated with year of files held, designed as books.
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19th Century French Antique Metal Files

Materials

Metal

French File Books
French File Books
H 12 in W 6 in D 11 in
Wabash Rival Letter File 18 Drawer Filing Cabinet
Located in Mckinney, TX
A solid wood antique Craftsman period “Wabash Rival Letter File” cabinet. Constructed by the
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Metal Files

Materials

Oak

oak sectional filing cabinet
Located in Cheshire, GB
name panel The lower section consisting of six oak filing draws all having metal runners raised up on
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19th Century English Antique Metal Files

Materials

Oak

oak sectional filing cabinet
oak sectional filing cabinet
H 55 in W 33 in D 25 in
Industrial Filing Cabinet from Ronéo 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This industrial filing cabinet was manufactured in France by Ronéo during the 1930s. It is made
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Metal Files

Materials

Brass, Metal

Industrial Filing Cabinet from Ronéo 1930s
Industrial Filing Cabinet from Ronéo 1930s
H 77.76 in W 16.74 in D 12.33 in
Early 20th Century French Filing Cabinet
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Fabulous vintage French filing cabinet with ten compartments. The Industrial style cabinet has been
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Early 20th Century French Other Antique Metal Files

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century French Filing Cabinet
Early 20th Century French Filing Cabinet
H 40.56 in W 33.86 in D 13.78 in
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Antique Metal Files For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique metal files is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, all antique metal files available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique metal files available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique metal files to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Industrial, Arts and Crafts and Art Deco antique metal files are of considerable interest. Library Bureau SoleMakers, General Fireproofing Company and Globe Furniture each produced beautiful antique metal files that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Metal Files?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,718, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $9,064 highest priced.