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Large Antique French Framed Poster -- Cognac MONNET -- Signed 1927
Large Antique French Framed Poster -- Cognac MONNET -- Signed 1927

Large Antique French Framed Poster -- Cognac MONNET -- Signed 1927

By Leonetto Cappiello

Located in Sheffield, MA

continued until the 1930s. He remained loyal to the Vercasson printing press until the early 1920s

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Printing Press

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Mirror frame Dutch print Coat of Arms of the King of Sardinia and Duke of Savoy
Mirror frame Dutch print Coat of Arms of the King of Sardinia and Duke of Savoy

Mirror frame Dutch print Coat of Arms of the King of Sardinia and Duke of Savoy

Located in Prato, Tuscany

printing process, often using a press. Dutch artists such as Rembrandt van Rijn and Albrecht Dürer were

Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Modern Antique Printing Press

Materials

Wood, Paper

Mirror Frame With Engraved Dutch Print Depicting Dukes Of Massa Coat Of Arms.
Mirror Frame With Engraved Dutch Print Depicting Dukes Of Massa Coat Of Arms.

Mirror Frame With Engraved Dutch Print Depicting Dukes Of Massa Coat Of Arms.

Located in Prato, Tuscany

renowned for their innovative and meticulous printing techniques. One of the prominent techniques used

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Mid-17th Century Dutch Modern Antique Printing Press

Materials

Wood, Paper

Mirror Frame With Engraved Dutch Print Depicting Duke Of Mantua Coat Of Arms.
Mirror Frame With Engraved Dutch Print Depicting Duke Of Mantua Coat Of Arms.

Mirror Frame With Engraved Dutch Print Depicting Duke Of Mantua Coat Of Arms.

Located in Prato, Tuscany

were renowned for their innovative and meticulous printing techniques. One of the prominent techniques

Category

Mid-17th Century Dutch Modern Antique Printing Press

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paper

Palms in High Desert Landscape
Palms in High Desert Landscape

Palms in High Desert Landscape

By Cyrus Bates Currier

Located in Soquel, CA

transfer press for printing United States paper currency was a product of his shop. The early equipment and

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1920s American Impressionist Antique Printing Press

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

A Cast Iron Eagle Printing Press Counterweight
A Cast Iron Eagle Printing Press Counterweight

A Cast Iron Eagle Printing Press Counterweight

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A cast iron eagle printing press counterweight, circa 1860. Originally this neo-classical eagle

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19th Century Scottish Antique Printing Press

Materials

Iron

Chinese Movable Type Woodblock Printing Set
Chinese Movable Type Woodblock Printing Set

Chinese Movable Type Woodblock Printing Set

Located in Seattle, WA

Chinese woodblock printing set. Used for movable type printing presses, the rectangular wood tray

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Printing Press

Materials

Wood, Ink

Wallpaper Printing Rollers, set of 3, as Vases
Wallpaper Printing Rollers, set of 3, as Vases

Wallpaper Printing Rollers, set of 3, as Vases

Located in Madison, WI

Wallpaper printing rollers, set of 3, from the early 1900's. When the printing of wallpaper was a

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Printing Press

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Wallpaper Printing Rollers as Vases
Early 20th Century Wallpaper Printing Rollers as Vases

Early 20th Century Wallpaper Printing Rollers as Vases

Located in Madison, WI

were part of this country's industrialized explosion. Locked onto massive printing presses, each roller

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Printing Press

Materials

Brass, Steel

Early 20th Century Wallpaper Printing Rollers as Vases
Early 20th Century Wallpaper Printing Rollers as Vases

Early 20th Century Wallpaper Printing Rollers as Vases

Located in Madison, WI

were part of this country's industrialized explosion. Locked onto massive printing presses, each roller

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Printing Press

Rustic Side Tables
Rustic Side Tables

Rustic Side Tables

Located in Spokane, WA

Unique history. Beams from printing press used in the late 1800's. Cleaned and sealed, nice

Category

19th Century American Antique Printing Press

Materials

Wood

Pair of Industrial Tables
Pair of Industrial Tables

Pair of Industrial Tables

Located in Pasadena, CA

printing press stands. Tops are a beefy 1/2" thick. Great for an island or display pieces.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Printing Press

Materials

Steel

1920s Letterpress Printers Cabinet with Types
1920s Letterpress Printers Cabinet with Types

1920s Letterpress Printers Cabinet with Types

Located in London, GB

inked printing press. In order to create the end product one would assemble text in a fixed box by

Category

Early 20th Century British Industrial Antique Printing Press

Materials

Metal

Pl. LII.1. Angelfish 2. Sting Ray 3.Torpedo
Pl. LII.1. Angelfish 2. Sting Ray 3.Torpedo

Pl. LII.1. Angelfish 2. Sting Ray 3.Torpedo

By Denis Diderot

Located in Florham Park, NJ

printing press to sea shells, cheese making to Asian elephants. Many facets of natural history were

Category

Mid-18th Century Academic Antique Printing Press

Materials

Engraving, Watercolor

Nativity by Carl Heinrich Bloch
Nativity by Carl Heinrich Bloch

Nativity by Carl Heinrich Bloch

By Carl Bloch

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

, leaving only the ink in the etched lines. The plate is then put through a high-pressure printing press

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19th Century Danish Antique Printing Press

Christ with a Crown of Thorns by Carl Heinrich Bloch
Christ with a Crown of Thorns by Carl Heinrich Bloch

Christ with a Crown of Thorns by Carl Heinrich Bloch

By Carl Bloch

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

then put through a high-pressure printing press together with a sheet of paper (often moistened to

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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Printing Press

19th Century 140 Piece Spode Imperial Service
19th Century 140 Piece Spode Imperial Service

19th Century 140 Piece Spode Imperial Service

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

, red and lilac were produced. Underglaze "hot-press" printing was limited to the colors that would

Category

19th Century British Antique Printing Press

Materials

Ceramic

Edwardian Art Nouveau Silver Fishing Nun Menu Holder "Give Me a Bite"
Edwardian Art Nouveau Silver Fishing Nun Menu Holder "Give Me a Bite"

Edwardian Art Nouveau Silver Fishing Nun Menu Holder "Give Me a Bite"

By HORTON & ALLDAY OF BIRMINGHAM (1888-1933)

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

on recreational fishing was published in 1496, shortly after the invention of the printing press. The

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Early 20th Century English Antique Printing Press

Materials

Silver

Pl. XL Manege (Horsemanship)

Pl. XL Manege (Horsemanship)

By Denis Diderot

Located in Florham Park, NJ

encyclopedia was quite inclusive. It had examples of everything from the printing press to sea shells, cheese

Category

18th Century and Earlier Academic Antique Printing Press

Materials

Engraving

19th Century 194-Piece Tumbledown Dick Service
19th Century 194-Piece Tumbledown Dick Service

19th Century 194-Piece Tumbledown Dick Service

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

, red and lilac were produced. Underglaze "hot-press" printing was limited to the colors that would

Category

19th Century British Antique Printing Press

Materials

Ceramic

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Antique Printing Press For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique printing press available at 1stDibs. Each antique printing press for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and fabric. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique printing press, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique printing press is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in neoclassical, industrial and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique printing press over the years, but those crafted by Annin & Co., Bernard Direx Renderings and Charles J. Kleingrothe are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Printing Press?

Prices for an antique printing press can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $55 and can go as high as $837,758, while the average can fetch as much as $2,750.
Questions About Antique Printing Press
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    Yes, some antique prints are worth something. There is often a market for prints at least 100 years old, especially those produced by Old Masters, such as Rembrandt, Albrecht Dürer and Francisco Goya. However, prices do vary based on the maker, historical significance, image quality, medium, series size, condition and other factors. If you'd like an estimate as to the value of a particular print in your collection, you may wish to work with a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of art prints.