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Unique Wabi Sabi Copper Bucket / Planter
Unique Wabi Sabi Copper Bucket / Planter

Unique Wabi Sabi Copper Bucket / Planter

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

A beautiful red copper nail bucket from around 1800, with an authentic and characterful, weathered

Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Rustic Antique Nails

Materials

Copper

Pair of French Louis XVI Beechwood Bergeres
Pair of French Louis XVI Beechwood Bergeres

Pair of French Louis XVI Beechwood Bergeres

$16,000 / set

H 39 in W 30 in D 27 in

Pair of French Louis XVI Beechwood Bergeres

Located in Queens, NY

upholstery trimmed with nail head tacks (PRICED AS PAIR) Recently reupholstered, one chair missing

Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Nails

Materials

Beech

Early 20th century carnival fairground game panel
Early 20th century carnival fairground game panel

Early 20th century carnival fairground game panel

$1,928 / item

H 29 in W 21 in D 4 in

Early 20th century carnival fairground game panel

Located in London, GB

rear support in place. Some old nails in place that would have held a cotton sack where small wooden

Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Nails

Materials

Pine

Louis XVI Style French Gilded Fauteuil or Armchair
Louis XVI Style French Gilded Fauteuil or Armchair

Louis XVI Style French Gilded Fauteuil or Armchair

Located in Winter Park, FL

. Nice carved details. Sturdy tapered fluted legs. Pale green upholstery with brass nail heal trim

Category

1920s Louis XVI Antique Nails

Materials

Beech, Fabric

19th Century Italian Charles X Walnut Chest Of Drawers / Commode
19th Century Italian Charles X Walnut Chest Of Drawers / Commode

19th Century Italian Charles X Walnut Chest Of Drawers / Commode

Located in Viterbo, VT

molding. The top is made of boards nailed to the case and the front corners are rounded just like the

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Nails

Materials

Walnut

Late 18th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Desk or Side Chair with Tapestry
Late 18th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Desk or Side Chair with Tapestry

Late 18th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Desk or Side Chair with Tapestry

Located in Fayetteville, AR

that provide stability. Upholstered in tapestry and finished with nail head trim, this piece would be

Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Nails

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

English Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Door
English Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Door

English Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Door

$5,600

H 95.5 in W 38.75 in D 2.5 in

English Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Door

Located in Queens, NY

iron nail heads and linen fold design.

Category

19th Century English Renaissance Antique Nails

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Armchair in Oak with Patinated Leather, France, 1920s Design
Art Deco Armchair in Oak with Patinated Leather, France, 1920s Design

Art Deco Armchair in Oak with Patinated Leather, France, 1920s Design

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Berlin, DE

hand-crafted joinery and square nail detailing. Its angular silhouette, slanted arms, and architectural

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Nails

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

A large pair of Irish mahogany library armchairs in the Georgian style
A large pair of Irish mahogany library armchairs in the Georgian style

A large pair of Irish mahogany library armchairs in the Georgian style

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

rectangular back, arm rests and seat upholstered in chestnut leather with close studded brass nails, richly

Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Nails

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Canopy Bed Chinese
19th Century Canopy Bed Chinese

19th Century Canopy Bed Chinese

$16,000

H 88 in W 93 in D 55 in

19th Century Canopy Bed Chinese

Located in New York, NY

assembles easily from 13 pieces. The bed is completely handmade all pieces fit only one way. No nails no

Category

1840s Antique Nails

Materials

Rattan, Hardwood

Chinese Green Glazed Drum Stool, c. 1900
Chinese Green Glazed Drum Stool, c. 1900

Chinese Green Glazed Drum Stool, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

the seat, imitating the boss-head nails that secure stretched hide to an actual drum. Eternal coin

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Nails

Materials

Ceramic

Spanish Renaissance Revival Leather Armchair, Early 20th Century
Spanish Renaissance Revival Leather Armchair, Early 20th Century

Spanish Renaissance Revival Leather Armchair, Early 20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

rail, and leather panels secured with traditional nail-head tacks, characteristic of Spanish “frailero

Category

1920s Spanish Renaissance Revival Antique Nails

Materials

Leather, Oak

Japanese antique large-format woven tapestry【saki-ori】 / Another [Boro]
Japanese antique large-format woven tapestry【saki-ori】 / Another [Boro]

Japanese antique large-format woven tapestry【saki-ori】 / Another [Boro]

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

wall with nails or similar fixtures, the upper left and right corners will be pulled slightly outward

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Nails

Materials

Cotton

Napoleon III Period, Embossed Brass and Faux Tortoiseshell Ebonized Mirror
Napoleon III Period, Embossed Brass and Faux Tortoiseshell Ebonized Mirror

Napoleon III Period, Embossed Brass and Faux Tortoiseshell Ebonized Mirror

Located in Atlanta, GA

, old nail holes, and evidence of earlier backing—supports a 19th-century origin, and the combination of

Category

Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Nails

Materials

Brass

19th Century Japanese Chest
19th Century Japanese Chest

19th Century Japanese Chest

$9,080

H 33.75 in W 66.5 in D 20.25 in

19th Century Japanese Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

notably assembled with bamboo nails, a hallmark of historic Japanese woodworking that reflects both

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Nails

Materials

Iron

Antique French Handmade Brutalist Oak & Cognac Leather Castle Armchair, 1920s
Antique French Handmade Brutalist Oak & Cognac Leather Castle Armchair, 1920s

Antique French Handmade Brutalist Oak & Cognac Leather Castle Armchair, 1920s

Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant

connections are made with wooden bobbins no nails or screws have been used. Very unique and in great condition.

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Nails

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Primitive Shelf from Spain
Antique Primitive Shelf from Spain

Antique Primitive Shelf from Spain

$4,000

H 76.78 in W 59.85 in D 11.82 in

Antique Primitive Shelf from Spain

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

over time, as well as traces of repairs and nail marks, quietly tell of the long period of use this

Category

19th Century Spanish Other Antique Nails

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century French Louis XIII Oak Four-Leg Side Tables
Pair of 18th Century French Louis XIII Oak Four-Leg Side Tables

Pair of 18th Century French Louis XIII Oak Four-Leg Side Tables

Located in Dallas, TX

reinforces their rustic country origins. The surfaces display honest wear, scattered nail marks, and subtle

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Nails

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th Cen Hand-Colored Engravings Tower of London Armoury and Jewel Room
Pair of 19th Cen Hand-Colored Engravings Tower of London Armoury and Jewel Room

Pair of 19th Cen Hand-Colored Engravings Tower of London Armoury and Jewel Room

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

the 1800s Framing package includes square-cut, machine-sheared steel nails (common 1810–1880s

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Nails

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Set Of Six Renaissance-style Chairs Upholstered In Leather Embossed With A Salam
Set Of Six Renaissance-style Chairs Upholstered In Leather Embossed With A Salam

Set Of Six Renaissance-style Chairs Upholstered In Leather Embossed With A Salam

Located in BARSAC, FR

leather embossed with a salamander on the back and fleur-de-lis on the seats. Beautiful pyramidal nails

Category

Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Nails

Materials

Leather, Oak

Elegant antique sheepskin leather desk chair with a heavy wooden frame
Elegant antique sheepskin leather desk chair with a heavy wooden frame

Elegant antique sheepskin leather desk chair with a heavy wooden frame

Located in Harderwijk, NL

rotatable and offers you a correct seat. It is finished with decorative nails and has a stately appearance

Category

19th Century Classical Roman Antique Nails

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Wood

18th Century French Oak Farm Table
18th Century French Oak Farm Table

18th Century French Oak Farm Table

$5,250

H 29.63 in W 67.5 in D 39.75 in

18th Century French Oak Farm Table

Located in High Point, NC

slight fitted banding around the ends for protection against shrinkage. The table has hand made nail and

Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Nails

Materials

Oak

Antique Japanese large solid Keyaki Zelkova dough board, wall decor, wabi sabi
Antique Japanese large solid Keyaki Zelkova dough board, wall decor, wabi sabi

Antique Japanese large solid Keyaki Zelkova dough board, wall decor, wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

are two antique iron nails on the side, to prevent the crack wider - it shows the board used for a

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Rustic Antique Nails

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Pair of Victorian Style Chocolate Brown Leather Upholstered Dining / Side Chairs
Pair of Victorian Style Chocolate Brown Leather Upholstered Dining / Side Chairs

Pair of Victorian Style Chocolate Brown Leather Upholstered Dining / Side Chairs

Located in Madrid, ES

brown leather with decorative nail head trim and nicely carved detailing in the chair back. The front

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Nails

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Asian Screens, Set of Six, Full Size
Antique Asian Screens, Set of Six, Full Size

Antique Asian Screens, Set of Six, Full Size

$12,000 / set

H 135 in W 91.5 in D 2.5 in

Antique Asian Screens, Set of Six, Full Size

Located in Somis, CA

wood are joined together using mortise-and-tenon joinery, without nails. This highly labor-intensive

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Nails

Materials

Wood

Pair 18th Century Venetian Rococo Polychrome Painted Bombe Commodes Lacca
Pair 18th Century Venetian Rococo Polychrome Painted Bombe Commodes Lacca

Pair 18th Century Venetian Rococo Polychrome Painted Bombe Commodes Lacca

Located in San Carlos, CA

, period nail patterns, and the accumulated patina of centuries of use, entirely consistent with 18th

Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Nails

Materials

Wood, Softwood

Fine Austrian Empire Black Lacquered Cabinet Sideboard circa 1820
Fine Austrian Empire Black Lacquered Cabinet Sideboard circa 1820

Fine Austrian Empire Black Lacquered Cabinet Sideboard circa 1820

Located in Shippensburg, PA

for that reason. Backboards are original and undisturbed, modern nails supplementing the early nailing

Category

19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Nails

Materials

Bronze

16th Century Italian Renaissance Painted Marble Lacquer Wooden Cabinet (1500s)
16th Century Italian Renaissance Painted Marble Lacquer Wooden Cabinet (1500s)

16th Century Italian Renaissance Painted Marble Lacquer Wooden Cabinet (1500s)

Located in Firenze, IT

to the original iron nails, each component is a testament to the artisanal skills of the Renaissance

Category

16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Nails

Materials

Iron

c. 1840 Country Georgian Corner Cupboard in Blue
c. 1840 Country Georgian Corner Cupboard in Blue

c. 1840 Country Georgian Corner Cupboard in Blue

Located in Dekalb, IL

, but the overall construction remains strictly functional. Wide boards, hand-cut nails, and uneven

Category

Mid-19th Century American Georgian Antique Nails

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Provincial Bleached Oak Refectory Trestle Farm Table
19th Century French Provincial Bleached Oak Refectory Trestle Farm Table

19th Century French Provincial Bleached Oak Refectory Trestle Farm Table

Located in Dallas, TX

use. Forged iron diamond nails accent the top and base, adding subtle decorative detail. The bleached

Category

Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Nails

Materials

Oak

Academic Study of a Clenched Hand, Tuscany, mid-19th cent.
Academic Study of a Clenched Hand, Tuscany, mid-19th cent.

Academic Study of a Clenched Hand, Tuscany, mid-19th cent.

Located in Firenze, IT

the nails, and the musculature of the back of the hand, reflecting the analytical approach typical of

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian School Antique Nails

Materials

Paper, Graphite

Antique Art Deco High Armed Single Seat Bench
Antique Art Deco High Armed Single Seat Bench

Antique Art Deco High Armed Single Seat Bench

Located in San Diego, CA

pink with nail head trim. #4649

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Nails

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set Of Six Renaissance-style Chairs Upholstered In Embossed Cordovan Leather
Set Of Six Renaissance-style Chairs Upholstered In Embossed Cordovan Leather

Set Of Six Renaissance-style Chairs Upholstered In Embossed Cordovan Leather

Located in BARSAC, FR

fantastical animals. A beautiful X-shaped stretcher surmounted by a pinnacle. Fleur-de-lis nails. Good

Category

Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Nails

Materials

Leather, Oak

19th Century Hand-Carved Gothic Revival Antique Pedestal Side Table
19th Century Hand-Carved Gothic Revival Antique Pedestal Side Table

19th Century Hand-Carved Gothic Revival Antique Pedestal Side Table

Located in West Hollywood, CA

consistent with age, including surface abrasions, darkened areas from handling, old nail or peg holes, and

Category

Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Nails

Materials

Wood

18th Century George II Walnut Cockfighting / Reading Chair
18th Century George II Walnut Cockfighting / Reading Chair

18th Century George II Walnut Cockfighting / Reading Chair

Located in Solebury, PA

and back, is upholstered in opulent red leather and adorned with decorative brass nails that enhance

Category

Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Nails

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Mahogany Armchair in the style of Giles Grendey
Late 19th Century Mahogany Armchair in the style of Giles Grendey

Late 19th Century Mahogany Armchair in the style of Giles Grendey

By Giles Grendey

Located in North York, ON

, finished with classic brass nail head trim, adds warmth and authenticity. Elegant and refined, this piece

Category

Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Nails

Materials

Metal

1877 Antique Russian Niello Pill Box 84 Silver / 37.5 gr
1877 Antique Russian Niello Pill Box 84 Silver / 37.5 gr

1877 Antique Russian Niello Pill Box 84 Silver / 37.5 gr

Located in SE

cartouche on the top of the lid, with handy nail - catcher attached. Rectangular form with rounded corners

Category

1870s Russian Aesthetic Movement Antique Nails

Materials

Silver, Niello

Art Nouveau Ironmongers Drawers Circa 1910
Art Nouveau Ironmongers Drawers Circa 1910

Art Nouveau Ironmongers Drawers Circa 1910

$1,928

H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 16.15 in

Art Nouveau Ironmongers Drawers Circa 1910

Located in Gloucester, GB

shop and was one of 4 sets of drawers used to store screws and nails. Located in the Saarland region of

Category

1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Nails

Materials

Nickel

Art Nouveau Ironmongers Drawers Circa 1910
Art Nouveau Ironmongers Drawers Circa 1910

Art Nouveau Ironmongers Drawers Circa 1910

$1,928

H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 16.15 in

Art Nouveau Ironmongers Drawers Circa 1910

Located in Gloucester, GB

shop and was one of 4 sets of drawers used to store screws and nails. Located in the Saarland region of

Category

1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Nails

Materials

Nickel

Art Nouveau Ironmongers Drawers Circa 1910
Art Nouveau Ironmongers Drawers Circa 1910

Art Nouveau Ironmongers Drawers Circa 1910

$1,928

H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 16.15 in

Art Nouveau Ironmongers Drawers Circa 1910

Located in Gloucester, GB

shop and was one of 4 sets of drawers used to store screws and nails. Located in the Saarland region of

Category

1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Nails

Materials

Nickel

Monumental Federal Eagle Themed Gilt Wall Bracket American Circa 1825
Monumental Federal Eagle Themed Gilt Wall Bracket American Circa 1825

Monumental Federal Eagle Themed Gilt Wall Bracket American Circa 1825

Located in Incline Village, NV

surface of the shelf has been smoothed out a bit and re-stained. Note the hand forged nails to the pair of

Category

1820s American Federal Antique Nails

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

19th Century Hand Made Folk Art Carnival Spinning Wheel On Stand
19th Century Hand Made Folk Art Carnival Spinning Wheel On Stand

19th Century Hand Made Folk Art Carnival Spinning Wheel On Stand

$1,196Sale Price|20% Off

H 69.5 in W 28 in D 24 in

19th Century Hand Made Folk Art Carnival Spinning Wheel On Stand

Located in Port Jervis, NY

all the nails in place. Disassembles for easier shipping. Simple nuts & bolts.

Category

1890s American Folk Art Antique Nails

Materials

Oak, Paint

19th Century Italian Gold-Leaf Louis Philippe Mirror
19th Century Italian Gold-Leaf Louis Philippe Mirror

19th Century Italian Gold-Leaf Louis Philippe Mirror

$3,651

H 51.58 in W 37.8 in D 1.97 in

19th Century Italian Gold-Leaf Louis Philippe Mirror

Located in Viterbo, VT

chamfered pine panels held in place with nails. Overall this is a beautiful, large mirror that can be

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Nails

Materials

Gold Leaf

Late 17th Century Renaissance Cassone, Walnut, Baroque Design, Italy
Late 17th Century Renaissance Cassone, Walnut, Baroque Design, Italy

Late 17th Century Renaissance Cassone, Walnut, Baroque Design, Italy

Located in High Point, NC

lid is detailed with a simulated dentil molding affixed by wrought iron nails and finished with

Category

Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Nails

Materials

Iron

18th Century Italian Walnut Capretta Table With Barley Twist Legs
18th Century Italian Walnut Capretta Table With Barley Twist Legs

18th Century Italian Walnut Capretta Table With Barley Twist Legs

Located in Carmine, TX

walnut boards with breadboards on each end. On the top one can see the square nails holding the hooks for

Category

Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Nails

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Louis XIII Provincial Bleached Oak Refectory Trestle Table
19th Century French Louis XIII Provincial Bleached Oak Refectory Trestle Table

19th Century French Louis XIII Provincial Bleached Oak Refectory Trestle Table

Located in Dallas, TX

traditional practices. Forged iron diamond nails accent the top and base, adding subtle decorative detail to

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Nails

Materials

Iron

Pair 18th Century British Baroque or Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Pair 18th Century British Baroque or Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Pair 18th Century British Baroque or Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

neutral high end upholstery with the original large patinated rosette upholstery nails. Dates to the 18th

Category

18th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Nails

Materials

Upholstery

French Game Ball Boule de Petanque Marked #2
French Game Ball Boule de Petanque Marked #2

French Game Ball Boule de Petanque Marked #2

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Petanque makers went all out to hand craft their game balls. The wooden ball is covered with nails. This #2

Category

Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Nails

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th C North Italian Walnut, Serpentine Comodino / Small Commode
18th C North Italian Walnut, Serpentine Comodino / Small Commode

18th C North Italian Walnut, Serpentine Comodino / Small Commode

Located in San Francisco, CA

backboards. All in place by the original forged nails. (small loss, photo). distressed by age but not abused

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Nails

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century French Forest Landscape signed E.S. Buffett, 1862
Antique 19th Century French Forest Landscape signed E.S. Buffett, 1862

Antique 19th Century French Forest Landscape signed E.S. Buffett, 1862

Located in Centennial, CO

frame moulding, see photos. The wood on the side of the frame has scratches and nails that are not inset

Category

Mid-19th Century French Romantic Antique Nails

Materials

Paint

19Thc Original Grey  Painted Carrier
19Thc Original Grey  Painted Carrier

19Thc Original Grey Painted Carrier

$485

H 4 in W 12 in D 9 in

19Thc Original Grey Painted Carrier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC Original blue / grey painted knife box or carrier. This cutlery is square nail construction

Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Nails

Materials

Wood

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Antique Nails For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique nails available for sale. The range of distinct antique nails — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Antique nails have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique nails made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique nails are appealing in their simplicity, but Interi produced popular antique nails that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Nails?

Prices for antique nails start at $175 and top out at $21,557 with the average selling for $2,250.