19th Century book shaped inlaid olive box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Inlaid top surface with musical instrument, flowers and a faux peeled back corner, finished in a mosaic border.
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Peel
Olive
19th Century book shaped inlaid olive box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Inlaid top surface with musical instrument, flowers and a faux peeled back corner, finished in a mosaic border.
Olive
Antique Clifton China 34 piece Tea Set By Wildblood & Heath 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine comprehensive 34 piece Clifton china antique porcelain tea set Made by Wildblood & Heath at the Peel Works Stafford Street in Longton between 1889 and 1899.
Porcelain
Rare Japanese Antique Paper-Covered Bamboo Knitting Box / Small Wabi-Sabi Box
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
As time goes by, the paper is peeled off and the bamboo is exposed. But it's very cool.
Bamboo, Paper
Large Original Oil on Canvas Painting of Madonna and Child, circa 1700s
Located in Round Top, TX
Old repairs (seen on front and back), some peeling, scrapes, cracking, craqueleur throughout are all reflective of age.
Paint
Sold|$6,800
Rustic Folk Art Guerdon Table
Located in Chireno, TX
Due to regional changes in humidity and climate during shipping, antique wood may shrink and/or split along its grain, veneer may loosen or peel, and painted finishes and gilt may fl...
Twig, Wood
18th Century Green-Painted Primitive Swedish Root Wood Bowl
Located in Chireno, TX
Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipping may cause antique and vintage wood to shrink and/or split along its grain, veneer to loosen and/or peel, and painted fini...
Burl, Paint
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Sideboard Exhibition Table / 1860-1900s Wabi-sabi
Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture
The top board has an art-like expression due to the peeling of the paint over time. There are few extra decorations, and because of the simple design, just decorating will change th...
Wood, Cedar, Pine
Sold|$2,900
Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Deep ultramarine blue accents emphasize the circuitous path of the dramatic citrus peel coil that spirals around the bold color blocks.
Wool
19th Century Pair of French Louis XV Style Giltwood and Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
The chairs do show chipping, peeling to the finish, and one of the two chairs may look like the leg is bent inward, but it is how the chair was made, it doesn't make the chair any le...
Linen, Upholstery, Giltwood
Painted Baroque Swedish Demilune Fold-Over Table
Located in Chireno, TX
Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipping may cause antique and vintage wood to shrink and/or split along its grain, veneer to loosen and/or peel, and painted fini...
Metal
Japanese Antique Iron Sphere 1920s-1940s / Flower Vase Ball Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Over time, the paint has peeled off and rust has developed. This figure is very beautiful like an abstract painting.
Iron
Japanese Antique Wabisabi Huge Door 1860s-1900s / Architecture Abstract Art Zen
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
The door was made of plaster and earth, but the plaster has peeled away to reveal a beautiful base like an abstract painting.
Bamboo, Cedar
Sold|$1,500
Japanese Antique Black Mirror, Wall Mirror
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
The frame is finished using traditional Japanese techniques and is coated with lacquer. The lacquer has peeled in places over time, giving the piece a refined texture.
Wood
Antique Victorian Stanhope Pipe Pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
The image shows a number of landmarks including Laxey Wheel, Peel Castle, the Tower of reguge and more and reads A memory of Douglas, Dublin.
Silver Plate
Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Linen Tufted Open Armchairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
The gilt has a distressed quality with chipping, peeling or areas where it has been worn off, which is what we love about them!
Linen, Upholstery, Giltwood
Japanese antique wooden low table / 3-step change table / wooden bench
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Then, I paste linen cloth, then paper, and finally black lacquer. It has peeled off due to aging, but it is a very cool wooden box.
Wood
Japanese Old Pottery 1800s-1900s/Antique Flower Vase Vessel Jar Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It will be a jar that you will never meet again. Paper can tear and peel over time, creating a beautiful landscape that resembles an abstract painting.
Pottery
Japanese Antique Bamboo Lathing Door 1860s-1900s / Abstract Art Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
The door was made of plaster and mud, but the plaster and mud peeled off to reveal a beautiful base like an abstract painting.
Bamboo, Cedar
Sold|$1,200
Battle Scene
By F. Lavastre
Located in Houston, TX
The electrode posited copper, peeled off from the plaster model, is polished and then finished with chemical dye or gold- or - silver- plating. 12.5”h x 10.5”w x 1.5”d Signed, dat...
Copper
Sold|$1,395
19th Century French Wooden Wall Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
Each piece tells a unique story, illustrated through its weathered texture and the remnants of peeling paint in hues of earthy brown and pastel blue, revealing the rich history embed...
Wood
Sold|$1,300 / set
Pair of Antique Bar Stools with Kidney Shaped Seats, Austria 1910s
Located in Beograd, RS
Stools are in fair antique condition with visible signs of time and use, such as scratches, peeled off paint, a bit of rust, as well as small structural damages on the seats.
Wrought Iron
Pair of 19th Century Black Lacquered Chinese Cabinets in Original Condition
Located in Somis, CA
The black lacquers are original to these pieces, making them more valuable and highly collectible. Their crackles and peels are consistent with age. The cabinets are sturdy and fully...
Brass
Brown English Oak Side Table with Single Drawer
Located in Chireno, TX
Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipping may cause antique and vintage wood to shrink and/or split along its grain, veneer to loosen and/or peel, and painted fini...
Oak
Copper Plaque Done by F. Lavastre 'French Artist, 19th Century'
By F. Lavastre
Located in Houston, TX
The electrode posited copper, peeled off from the plaster model, is polished and then finished with chemical dye or gold or silver plating.
Copper
Copper Plaque Done by F. Lavastre 'French Artist, 19th Century'
By F. Lavastre
Located in Houston, TX
The electrode posited copper, peeled off from the plaster model, is polished and then finished with chemical dye or gold- or - silver- plating.
Copper
Sold|$2,400
Scottish Horseshoe Back Chair
Located in Chireno, TX
Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipping may cause antique and vintage wood to shrink and/or split along its grain, veneer to loosen and/or peel, and painted fini...
Elm, Pine, Yew, Paint
Sold|$3,650
Wedgwood Jasper-Dip Pierced Orange Basket
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exotic varieties of oranges, lemons and limes were a favorite dessert of the affluent English upper classes, fashionably displayed with intricate designs carved into their peels. Que...
Ceramic
Japanese Old Pottery 1800s-1900s/Antique Flower Vase Vessel Jar Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
The paper may be torn or peeled off over time, This creates a beautiful landscape that is more like an abstract painting.
Pottery
Japanese Antique Wood-Carved Water Buffalo/ Wooden Figurine/ Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture
Over time, the paint on the surface has peeled off, unintentionally revealing a natural, withered look.
Wood, Hardwood
Japanese Antique Chest Of Drawers / Cabinet Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Minge
Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture
One of the front plates (lower right) has been restored with a different tree, but it is naturally familiar. The peeling of the old paint turns into an artistic appearance with long...
Iron
Sold|$1,200
Battle Scene
By F. Lavastre
Located in Houston, TX
The electrode posited copper, peeled off from the plaster model, is polished and then finished with chemical dye or gold- or - silver- plating. 12.5”h x 10.5”w x 1.5”d Signed, dat...
Copper
French Tilt-Top 'Table de Vendange' or Wine Tasting Table
Located in Chireno, TX
Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipping may cause antique and vintage wood to shrink and/or split along its grain, veneer to loosen and/or peel, and painted fini...
Oak, Walnut, Paint
Early 20th Century Kitchen God Deity Statue
Located in Singapore, SG
The original colour and patina were retained, and a clear semi-gloss lacquer was applied to protect the colour, and to prevent any peeling of the colour.
Sandalwood
Chinese Export Vase Rose Medallion Porcelain, Qing Ca. 1850
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
The colours are bold and bright with the "orange peel" texture on the painting of the floor areas within the people panels.
Porcelain
18th Century Serpentine-Front Danish Pine Commode
Located in Chireno, TX
When shipped, antique wood may shrink and/or split along its grain, and veneer may loosen or peel, due to changes in humidity and climate. Likewise, painted finishes and gilt may fla...
Steel, Iron
19th c. Medical Movable Atlas Book of the Human Body, c.1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
The body became an open book, with leaves that could be peeled back to uncover its mysteries.
Paper
Sold|$2,240
1890s Antique Gilt Baroque Style Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
Make sure to check all pictures. Some peeling of gilt. Resin off the frame of the mirror.
Glass, Mirror, Hardwood, Giltwood
Sold|$6,800 / set
Pair of Enameled Cast Iron Rouen Urns
By E. Paris et Cie
Located in Chireno, TX
Due to regional changes in humidity and climate during shipping, antique wood may shrink and/or split along its grain, veneer may loosen or peel, and painted finishes and gilt may fl...
Enamel, Iron
Sold|$4,273
1920s Workbench
Located in Cirencester, GB
The surface is actually a painted hessian cloth on top of a single wide plank of elm. It is tempting to peel the cloth off.... however, the black cloth just has the most fantastic p...
Elm
Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Dish- Morgan impaling Wharton Coat of Arms
Located in Downingtown, PA
Large Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Dish Morgan impaling Wharton Coat of Arms, Circa 1780 A large Chinese Export rectangular platter with canted corners, floral swag border, a c...
Porcelain
Wabi-Sabi Basket Made of Japanese Antique Tree Bark/1860-1900/Beautiful Vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
There is also a light colored area, probably after using another walnut peel to repair the damaged area. It is proof that it has been used carefully for a long time.
Wood
Pair of French Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Marble Bedside Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The timber patina is exquisite, highly burred with a mixture of Walnut, Rosewood, Satinwood and mahogany Size wise, they would make lovely large bedside tables or any kind of side...
Walnut
Japanese Antique Kuruma Nagamochi / Storage Sideboard / 1800-1860s Wabi-sabi
Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture
The matte black color, which has changed to a natural texture over time, blends in with the peeling paint and looks like a work of art. The simple design with few unnecessary decora...
Iron
Chinese Export Porcelain Large Armorial Dish, Arms of Leeke
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain Large Armorial Dish, Arms of Leeke, Circa 1770 The large Chinese Export porcelain armorial dish is decorated with the Coat of Arms of the Leeke family on a...
Porcelain
Antique Georgian Irish Solid Silver Large '1kg+' Two Handle Cup/Wine Cooler 1726
Located in London, GB
George was an Anglo-Irish politician who became friends with Sir Robert Peel; who is best known as being the founder of the Metropolitan Police in London.
Sterling Silver
Old wooden Low Table with Japanese Paper / Antique Coffee Table / Wabi-Sabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
After that, the lacquer had peeled off, so people at that time stuck paper from above and applied persimmon tannin (a traditional paint called kaki-sibu in Japanese) to cover the sur...
Cedar
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Buddha Statue / 1700-1800 / Edo Period / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Due to the secular variation of the times, the paint has peeled off and the arms and legs are missing, but it is a very beautiful figure.
Wood
Old Japanese Folk Art / Farmer's Tools Made of Bark / Wall Hangings Vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a bag to put a hatchet for peeling the bark of a tree. I think it was a tool used from the Taisho era to the Showa era (1912-1945).
Other
Sold|$95,000
Edgar Brandt and Daum "Les Roses" Floor Lamp
By Daum, Edgar Brandt
Located in New York, NY
Brandt opened up the cabbage rose, petal by irregular petal, through his “potato peeling” forms, creating the impression of movement.
Wrought Iron
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Cabinet Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture
It is a natural color that cannot be expressed in a new product, and it seems to be an art that changes and is expressed naturally with long-term use by adding scratches and peeling ...
Iron
Circa 1830 Chinese Export Blue Canton Platter
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830 Blue Canton small platter, Chinese export. Orange peel bottom. Porcelain. Modified octagonal form. 9 7/8" x 6 5/8" x 1" h.
Porcelain
Rare & Important Antique English Hester Bateman Sterling Silver Large Salver
By Hester Bateman
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
This wonderful tray was recently de-accessed from the Birmingham (AL) Museum of Art and still retains its museum "label" and note that it had been previously lacquered (and is now sh...
Sterling Silver
Joseon Dynasty Antique Pottery Small Jar / Beautifully Glazed Korean Vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
As for the condition, there are a few traces of peeling glaze on the bottom, Very good condition overall.
Pottery
Japanese Antique Large Table / Exhibition Table / 1912-1950s Wabi-sabi
Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture
Half of the top surface has peeled off the paint due to aging, and it has changed to a natural and quaint beauty.
Wood, Cedar
18th Century Oil on Canvas Painting of Young Christ in Temple with Teachers
Located in Round Top, TX
Old repairs (seen on front and back), peeling, scrapes, cracking/ craquelure, abrasions throughout are all reflective of age.
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Sold|$4,800
Early English Oak Chest
Located in Chireno, TX
Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipping may cause antique and vintage wood to shrink and/or split along its grain, veneer to loosen and/or peel, and painted fini...
Oak
Japanese Antique 6panels Folding Screen / Partition / Wabi-sabi
Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture
This Japanese folding screen has had its painted parts peeled away to reveal its interior, a unique piece shaped by the passage of time and restoration.
Wood, Paper