Antique Steam

Executed circa 1880–1895, the chair exemplifies Hunzinger’s patented fusion of structural rationalism, ornamental turning, and steam-bent construction, placing it firmly within the A...

This example, dating to the height of the Victorian era, captures the Royal Navy at a poignant moment of transition, when the great wooden sailing warships depicted with such pride w...

It's made from naturally shed deer, stag or elk antlers. The antlers are steam-bent, pinned and downed together. The seat is a natural leather with a sheepskin wool topper (removab...

Manufactured in Bielitz, Austria (modern-day Poland) by Josef Hoffmann, these chairs are a masterclass in the "Total Work of Art" (Gesamtkunstwerk) philosophy championed by the Vienn...

Formed in steam-bent hardwood in the tradition of Thonet and the Central European bentwood workshops, this elongated wall-mounted coat rack presents an elegant, architectural silhoue...

Round or oval in form, the manju netsuke takes its name from the soft, round, steamed cake whose recipe was introduced from China in the early 13th century by Shōichi Kokushi, a monk...

Round or oval in form, the manju netsuke takes its name from the soft, round, steamed cake whose recipe was introduced from China in the early 13th century by Shōichi Kokushi, a monk...

Advertising travel between Liverpool, New York, and Boston via Queenstown (now Cobh, Ireland), the image captures both the grandeur of ocean liners and the emotional intensity of dep...

Beautiful and rare vintage serving trolley in rattan and seagrass, crafted in the early 1900s and attributed to the Danish wicker master Robert Wengler. The trolley is steam-bent and...

. - These clocks were built to last and for extreme conditions of steam, vapour and dust, an exceptional timepiece.

The "Forum Vulcani" plate specifically captures the morales (steam vents) and the extraction of sulfur and alum, which were major local industries at the time.

About Mochi Mochi (もち, 餅), [motɕi] ⓘ is a Japanese rice cake made of mochigome (もち米), a short-grain japonica glutinous rice, and sometimes other ingredients such as water, sugar, an...

Early 20th century Shanxi wooden storage box used for serving steamed dumplings / food at family gatherings. This steamer box features traditional round, rustic, bentwood constructi...

The subject of the violinist tuning her instrument illustrates the admiration that Paul-César Helleu, nicknamed the ‘Watteau à vapeur’ (Watteau on steam), had for the painter Antoine...

This 1920s Austrian Thonet-style bentwood rocking chair embodies the graceful curvature and lightness associated with classic Viennese design. Crafted from steam-bent wood, the frame...

The basket features a square form with steam-bent rounded corners, reinforced by a traditional X-braced base and finished with an original red-painted rim, a distinctive and highly s...

Button tufted cushions have some staining and may need either a steaming or replacement. Foam padding is very pliable.

Round or oval in form, the manju netsuke takes its name from the soft, round, steamed cake whose recipe was introduced from China in the early 13th century by Shōichi Kokushi, a monk...

The frame is made of solid steam-bent wood and remains in good, stable condition.

Lidded pantry box with original deep aqua-green painted surfaces - further darkened by natural patina that it appears almost black (New England, USA, 19th Century). Steamed and bentw...

Beyond the immediate settlement, the scene opens onto a bustling waterfront filled with a variety of vessels, including traditional regional boats and early steam-powered ships. Thes...

This beautiful side tables with the model No. 10 were artfully made of fine bentwood (= beechwood that has been bent under steam and high pressure) and trimmed to a lovely brown nutw...

It includes a hand sculpted saddle seat, with arms made of a single, steam-bent piece of wood. This particular piece uses the Rhode Island style legs, with a bulb at the middle of th...

This exceptional set of four bentwood beech stools, produced by the renowned manufacturer Thonet, features the seldom seen Model 18.5, Designed by Michael Thonet himself in the 19th...

An elegant Viennese beech coffee table from the early 1900s, produced by J.J. Kohn. The beech was steam-bent, stained a warm dark mahogany, and polished.

This antique Windsor side chair embodies the Arts and Crafts movement's emphasis on simplicity, craftsmanship, and the beauty of natural materials.Constructed from solid wood, it fea...

Wilkens & Sons, Bremen-Hemelingen, Germany Founded in Bremen in 1810 by goldsmith Martin Heinrich Wilkens, handicraft production and repairs, after the eldest sons Diedrich and C...

Round or oval in form, the manju netsuke takes its name from the soft, round, steamed cake whose recipe was introduced from China in the early 13th century by Shōichi Kokushi, a monk...

Round or oval in form, the manju netsuke takes its name from the soft, round, steamed cake whose recipe was introduced from China in the early 13th century by Shōichi Kokushi, a monk...

The was model is then steamed out of the mould, hence the term ‘lost wax’.

The was model is then steamed out of the mould, hence the term ‘lost wax’.

Round or oval in shape, the manju netsuke takes its name from a round, puffed steamed cake whose recipe was introduced from China at the beginning of the 13th century by Shōichi Koku...

For a buyer eager to style it in multiple ways with maximum fluidity of the tassels, tangling of the sturdy threads can be minimized with steaming and application of an anti-static s...

Crafted in pine with beautiful details, this traditional box is made using the Scandinavian svep technique, where thin wood is steamed, bent, and secured with wooden pegs, locks, & r...

Hurtling along winding roads, the open-top Panhard speeds past a steam train in the distance, its Michelin tires leaving a trail of motion.

A Superb Pair of Copper and Iron Railway Carriage Lamps 2 Large pieces, dating back to the 19th century and the age if steam Wonderfull authentic pieces, they were originally made to...

The design is defined by a softly rounded oval top rail, steam-bent from continuous lengths of solid wood and divided internally into three compartments.

This appealing pair of early Art Nouveau chairs from the early 1st series, more precisely the famous Thonet coffeehouse chair with the model No. 14, has been elaborately handcrafted...

The scene is bustling with maritime activity: the deep-water berths are occupied by numerous Royal Navy vessels, including transitional steam-and-sail warships and a troopship, while...

Constructed in the late nineteenth century, the chairs follow the classic English Windsor tradition with hoop back spindled forms, steam bent bows, and heavy elm seats designed for d...

A Luca Papaluca gouache painting of Royal Yacht Squadron yacht ‘MY Fantôme II, RYS’, the three masted steam sailing barque. Italian, circa in 1920. Provenance: Sir Arthur Guinness...

Vehicles and pedestrians cross the bridge and a steam engine train chugs beneath the Aquaduct bridge.

It featured its own gas plant for lighting and an innovative steam-powered pumping system that supplied water throughout the building—luxuries that few buildings possessed at the time.

About Thonet Gebrüder Founded by Michael Thonet in the early 19th century and later operated as Gebrüder Thonet (Thonet Brothers), the company revolutionized furniture design with i...

There were four ships called ‘Ballarat’ built for the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co (still operating cruise ships today as P&O).

Thonet's more precise process allowed timber to be machined with a surface finish as raw stock (usually as thick circular dowel), steam bent to shape, then used as a component almost...

Detailed cast iron frames with steamed plywood seats and backrests. Original stenciled advertising on each of the 3 seat backs.

Original upholstery in a teal colour with woven floral design, some staining to fabric, which has been professionally cleaned and steamed. Minor surface marks to woodwork, fading, w...

Minor surface marks to woodwork, very light surface staining to fabric, but steam cleaned and in good usable condition.

This chair design was the epitome of steam bentwood potential.

The design reflects Thonet’s mastery of steam-bent wood techniques. Its versatile form allows for a variety of uses: it may serve as extra seating in a den, study, or game room, as a...

A pair of Scottish School armchairs of barrell form with steam bent back rest and stretchers. professionally Re-upholstered in a quality Turquoise leather.

Original antique cruise travel advertising poster for P&O Branch Service to Australia via Malta Suez and Colombo One Class Only Economy Speed Comfort featuring a great design by Stan...

Afterward, the fabric was steamed, and the velvet was selectively cut to form the piles.

Raffet’s skill is evident in his use of perspective and tonal gradation, guiding the eye from the detailed objects in the foreground to the softly shaded figures in the steam room be...

Wonderful oil on panel maritime painting of steam yacht with American flag. Signed by A Benson in lower right corner.

Printed on thick wove paper and steam-pressed in photogravure — the highest quality reproductive printing technique of the era — prized for its depth and permanence.

Berryais Bar-le-Duc: Before the Embarcation Bordeaux: Lilacs Boulogne-sur-Mer: Memory of Boulogne Le Puy-en-Velay: The Seine in December 1879 Moscow (State Tretyakov Gal.): Steam fro...

The ebonized maple frames feature curvaceous steam-bent arms and shapely back legs. They are truly statement chairs, beautiful from all angles that offer comfort for extended sitting.

As a historical image, this print documents Boston before the full transition to steam-powered shipping, preserving the visual character of a sail-driven harbor.