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Geometric Art with Hand-Woven Cocoa Beads
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Geometric art with hand-woven cocoa beads encased in an acrylic frame.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic, Beads

Chinese Export Porcelain Plate Famille Rose Hand Painted Figures, Circa 1940s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese Export porcelain Plate which has been beautifully hand enamelled, over-glaze
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Uzbek Silk Hand Embroidered Bed Cover, Decorative Suzani Wall Hanging
Located in Philadelphia, PA
daughters' dowries. The process began with home spun, hand loomed cotton cloth, woven on narrow looms. Up to
Category

Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk

  • Uzbek Silk Hand Embroidered Bed Cover, Decorative Suzani Wall Hanging
  • Uzbek Silk Hand Embroidered Bed Cover, Decorative Suzani Wall Hanging
  • Uzbek Silk Hand Embroidered Bed Cover, Decorative Suzani Wall Hanging
  • Uzbek Silk Hand Embroidered Bed Cover, Decorative Suzani Wall Hanging
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H 99.22 in. W 65.75 in. D 0.04 in.
Qing Dynasty Chinese Blue & White Porcelain with Wonderful Strokes, c.1850
By Asian Style
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
wonderful hand painted blue strokes. Once used as an every day plate it is now a great example of Chinese
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Bakery Tile Mural in Pure Clay and Fine Ceramic
Located in Baldock, GB
Production method: Handmade, hand painted, XVI, XVII and XVIII centuries original technique Material: Pure
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Ceramic

Bakery Tile Mural in Pure Clay and Fine Ceramic
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H 17.7 in. W 23.6 in. D 0.19 in.
Salviati Gaspari Murano Pink Blue Biomorphic Rock Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Luciano Gaspari, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso pink and blue Italian art glass biomorphic rock shaped
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Blown Glass

Danish Art Deco Opaline Glass Pendant by Fyens Glasværk
By Fyens glasværk 1
Located in Søborg, DK
An Art Deco opaline glass pendant from the 1930s by Fyens Glasværk of Denmark. Great quality and
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Murano Vintage White Pink Orange Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
By Fratelli Toso, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink, orange, and white ribbons Italian art glass handkerchief
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Green Space Age Italian Art Glass Satin Surface Flower Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare shape, large vintage Murano handblown green Italian art glass flower vase, with satin glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Futurist Vases

Materials

Sommerso, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Red Aventurine Candy Cane Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Only 1 Left! Beautiful vintage Murano handblown red over white, and aventurine Italian art glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Tibetan Tiger Rug Pure Wool Hand Knotted by Djoharian Collection Antique Design
By djoharian-design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A Tibetan tiger rug, hand knotted in Nepal. This traditional Tiger rug design is typically found
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2010s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Industrial Postmodern Cubism Style
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
, Expressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, Contemporary, Postmodern, Memphis design, Art Deco, Retro, Art Moderne, Mid
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Post-Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Art Nouveau Polychromed Metal Sculpture "Romantic Beauty" by Arthur Waagen
By Arthur Waagen 1
Located in London, GB
resting on a twin handled jardinière with excellent hand chased surface detail and fine naturalistic
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Antique 1890s German Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Parchment Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Yiouri Augousti. Custom sizing/finishing available on request. All shagreen pieces are hand-dyed by
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Italian Photo Frame Art Nouveau with Black Marble, Illumination
By Laura G Art with Heart
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Illumination is a rectangular golden silver photo frame with black marble designed by Laura G Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Picture Frames

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Belgian Black Marble, Silver

20th Century Set of 8 Authentic Ceramic Tiles Lisa Larson for Gustavson, 1970s
By Lena Larsson
Located in Rijssen, NL
A most unique and unusual piece of wall art by the well-known Swedish Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Cosmo Side Table in Cream Shagreen, Stone and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu, Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
shagreen pieces are hand-dyed by artisans. The dimensions of this piece are 40 diameter x 60 cm / 15.75
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

Coffee Center Cocktail Table All Glass Curved Shape Collectible Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
. The artworks by Barberini & Gunnell are regularly shown at international art fairs, such as PAD London
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cut Glass

Plates Platters Serveware Set of 3 White Statuary Marble Collectible Design
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in Statuary marble. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Marble

Melting Vanity Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
authentic as it is hand-dyed and the designer calls the finish look: "antique natural shagreen." The
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Gino Cenedese Attributed Murano Scavo Twin Handled Art Glass Vase
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish midcentury Italian Murano Scavo (excavated) art glass twin handled vase attributed
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Original Antique Print of a Fruit Crow, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Published, 1847
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Antique 1840s English Folk Art Prints

Materials

Paper

  • Original Antique Print of a Fruit Crow, 1847 'Unframed'
  • Original Antique Print of a Fruit Crow, 1847 'Unframed'
  • Original Antique Print of a Fruit Crow, 1847 'Unframed'
  • Original Antique Print of a Fruit Crow, 1847 'Unframed'
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H 6.25 in. W 10 in. D 0.07 in.
Minimalist Cubic Handmade Tala Noir Marble 24k Gold Cuts by Tarek Elkassouf
By Tarek Elkassouf
Located in Porto, PT
specialises in expressing contemporary art, crafted using precise, traditional craftmanship handed down over
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Gold Leaf

Mother of Pearl Vanity with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
themselves since the 1990s as pioneers of modern-vintage style through their luxurious Art Deco inspired
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Eclipse Stool in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
hand-selected and hand-dyed before being inlaid, ultimately making each piece a one of a kind. The
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Brass

5.3x6.8 Ft Uzbek Silk Embroidery Bed Cover, Vintage Suzani Wall Hanging in Red
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, glossy silk thread on hand-loomed narrow cotton panels, that are then sewn together to create a large
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk

"Untitled" by Moshe Katz Mixed Media on Canvas
Located in San Diego, CA
Mexican art. Framed 11.25” H by 9.25” W. Canvas is 10”H by 8”W.   Original Art, Judaica, Museum Quality
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Vintage 1960s Israeli Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

  • "Untitled" by Moshe Katz Mixed Media on Canvas
  • "Untitled" by Moshe Katz Mixed Media on Canvas
  • "Untitled" by Moshe Katz Mixed Media on Canvas
  • "Untitled" by Moshe Katz Mixed Media on Canvas
H 11.25 in. W 9.25 in. D 1.5 in.
'Uccle' Woven Block Geometric Merino Wool Throw, Indigo/Colbalt Blue/Greys
By Pamela Print
Located in Chelmsford, GB
takes its name from an area of Brussels renowned for its Art Deco architecture. Woven in blocks of grey
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

16 Foot Tapestry by Joyce Evans and Dovecot Studios 1965
By The Edinburgh Tapestry Co., Dovecot Studios, Joyce Conwy Evans
Located in South Charleston, WV
Tapestry Co. (now known as Dovecot Studios) produced this by hand upon a large loom and it is significantly
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Vintage 1960s Scottish Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Bian Vase, Red Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
that it can dry. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet
Category

2010s Vases

Materials

Bronze

Mid-20th Century Silver Repoussé Bracelet, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid-20th century silver repoussé bracelet, China A beautifully made silver repoussé bracelet from China, with the Shòu symbol for long life amidst floral scroll work. Inter...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Tribal Tribal Art

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Silver

Japanese Porcelain Charger finely Hand Painted, Meiji Period circa 1880
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality, hand decorated Japanese porcelain charger, large plate or bowl with an
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 3 White Rim Plate by Toru Hatta
Located in Geneve, CH
Craft Exhibition 2002: Selected for Asahi Contemporary Craft Exhibition. Selected for Asahi Ceramic Art
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2010s Japanese Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Moroccan Glass Vase - Blue
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Moroccan Glass Vase – Blue Moroccan Glass Vase – Blue. Hand-made in Morocco. The glass is mouth
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Vases

Materials

Art Glass

  • Moroccan Glass Vase - Blue
  • Moroccan Glass Vase - Blue
  • Moroccan Glass Vase - Blue
  • Moroccan Glass Vase - Blue
H 4.73 in. W 2.37 in. D 2.37 in.
Heinrich Drake Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Shetland Pony
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
and various other marks. The pony is numbered T251. Provenance: acquired in the British Art Market
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

  • Heinrich Drake Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Shetland Pony
  • Heinrich Drake Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Shetland Pony
  • Heinrich Drake Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Shetland Pony
  • Heinrich Drake Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Shetland Pony
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H 4.53 in. W 8.67 in. D 2.56 in.
Art Deco Inspired Storage Credenza in Black Matte Lacquer w/ Brass Hardware
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
This stunning storage piece is a work of art. The new Art Deco inspired credenza is rounded at the
Category

2010s American Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Brass

White Glazed Tea Pot by Toru Hatta
Located in Geneve, CH
Craft Exhibition 2002: Selected for Asahi Contemporary Craft Exhibition. Selected for Asahi Ceramic Art
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2010s Japanese Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Photo frame in Black Marble Humour marble
By Laura G Art with Heart
Located in Sarezzo, IT
display your memories of heart. Humour marble is more than a photo frame, it is a piece of art, and it is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Marble

  •  Large Photo frame in Black Marble  Humour  marble
  •  Large Photo frame in Black Marble  Humour  marble
  •  Large Photo frame in Black Marble  Humour  marble
  •  Large Photo frame in Black Marble  Humour  marble
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H 4 in. W 16 in. D 1 in.
Brilliant Cobalt Blue Glass Paper Weight with Bubbles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A brilliant cobalt Blue hand Blown glass paperweight. The color and size are very nice... the
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Art Nouveau Silver Box with Relief and Enamel Inlays, Janvier Quercia Paris
Located in Vienna, AT
Cylindrical silver box with a circumferential relief band depicting a procession of playing and music-making putti and cupids, hinged lid with grooved edges and slightly arched in th...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

21st Century Decorative Rose Quartz & Marble Semi Precious Handcrafted
By Studio Lél
Located in Islamabad, Punjab
collective dedicated to preserving and re-interpreting the 16th century Italian and Mughal art of Pietra Dura
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2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Ceramic Anemone Small Footed Bowl Cartoccio Texture White and Gold
By Paola Paronetto
Located in Porcia, IT
A striking work of art, this sculptural bowl is a testament to artistic innovation and
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Photo Frame in Silver and Mother of Pearl Mosaic , Wisdom
By Laura G Art with Heart
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Wisdom is an Art Deco photo frame mosaic in mother-of-pearl and golden silver. The gorgeous photo
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Picture Frames

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Silver

American Polished Steel Sky Light Binnacle with Rope Carved Base, Phil. C. 1880
By Hands & Sons
Located in Charleston, SC
American polished steel sky light binnacle with rope carved base, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Norfolk VA. Late 19th century. Binnacle has been electrified for display.
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Antique 1880s American American Empire Nautical Objects

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Brass, Steel

Italian Photo Frame Art Nouveau Handcrafted Silver , Kindness
By Laura G Art with Heart
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Kindness is a delicate photo frame of Laura G Art with Heart collection , handmade entirely by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Picture Frames

Materials

Silver

  • Italian Photo Frame Art Nouveau Handcrafted  Silver , Kindness
  • Italian Photo Frame Art Nouveau Handcrafted  Silver , Kindness
  • Italian Photo Frame Art Nouveau Handcrafted  Silver , Kindness
  • Italian Photo Frame Art Nouveau Handcrafted  Silver , Kindness
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H 6.3 in. W 7.9 in. D 0.2 in.
Luxury Photo Frame, Silver with gold bath, marble , Reflection Noir
By Laura G Art with Heart
Located in Sarezzo, IT
photo frame signed Laura G Art with Heart. It is handcrafted in 925 sterling gilded silver and it is the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Picture Frames

Materials

Stone, Silver

Moorish Decorative Glass Perfume Bottle Sprinkler with Embossed Metal Overlay
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
embossed silvered metal floral design over glass. The pressed glass bottle in Art Deco, Art Nouveau style
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Rug & Kilim's Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Green with Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x14 ode to Chinese Art Deco rugs is the next addition to Rug & Kilim's inspired new Deco
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2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Japanese Imari Charger Plate
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous 19th century Japanese Imari Porcelain charger with a hand painted floral design in the
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

4.7x7 Ft Uzbek Suzani Textile, Silk Hand Embroidered Wall Hanging or Bedspread
Located in Philadelphia, PA
process began with home spun, hand loomed cotton cloth, woven on narrow looms. Up to six cotton panels
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2010s Uzbek Suzani Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Tiffany Studios Swirling Lemon Leaf Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
an Art Nouveau three cluster stick base. Literature: Shade pictured in: Tiffany Lamps and
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Frogs Motif Ceramic Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful hand made vase made of ceramic hand painter with a group of frogs surrounded the rim
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

  • Frogs Motif Ceramic Vase
  • Frogs Motif Ceramic Vase
  • Frogs Motif Ceramic Vase
  • Frogs Motif Ceramic Vase
H 11 in. Dm 9 in.
Rare 1982 Curtis Jere Americana Carved Folk Art Uncle Sam Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage hand carved and painted folk art style sculpture of Uncle Sam in his traditional red
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Vintage 1980s American Classical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Italian Brass Crystal Murano Glass Customizable Pendant / Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Price is per individual lantern. Contemporary Italian Art Deco Design round lantern / chandelier
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2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Folk Art Hand Hooked Rug with Chickens, circa 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
Folk Art Hand Hooked rug with chickens, circa 1880, with two grey chicks standing on black and tan
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Antique 1880s American Folk Art Rugs

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Burlap, Wool

Murano Italian Hand Blown Twin Handled Bottle Shaped Millefiori Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine Art Deco Italian Murano satin glass millefiori twin handled vase dating from circa 1930
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Amorph Nile Contemporary Table Lamp in Ebony Stain and Ivory Silk Shade
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
manufacturing and applying them to his handcrafted designs AMORPH’s unique style of furnishings read like art
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Fabric, Wood

Aubusson Tapestry from the 19th Century, N°1237
Located in Paris, FR
and also Our know-how, we are pleased to present to you works of art in fabric such as Tapestry
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Antique 1880s French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool

  • Aubusson Tapestry from the 19th Century, N°1237
  • Aubusson Tapestry from the 19th Century, N°1237
  • Aubusson Tapestry from the 19th Century, N°1237
  • Aubusson Tapestry from the 19th Century, N°1237
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H 69.69 in. W 82.68 in. D 0.4 in.
French Art Deco Lamp in Wrought Iron with Floral Pattern and Colored Glass Shade
By Art de France
Located in Verviers, BE
1938, France A wonderful of French Art Deco lamp. The stand are handmade in wrought iron with
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pierre Le Faguays Figurine-Intoxication Signed Guerbe French circa 1930
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
GRISERIE, and signed GUERBE, made in France in the Art Deco period, circa 1930 . The figurine is
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Metal

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At 1stDibs, there are several options of art with hands available for sale. Frequently made of metal, wood and ceramic, all art with hands available were constructed with great care. We have 3747 antique and vintage art with hands in-stock, while there are 666 modern editions to choose from as well. Art with hands have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Art with hands bearing Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many art with hands are appealing in their simplicity, but Royal Copenhagen, R & Y Augousti and Georg Jensen produced popular art with hands that are worth a look.

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Prices for art with hands can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, art with hands begin at $48 and can go as high as $300,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,600.
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    One way to tell if you have a piece of genuine hand-blown glass is to locate the pontil mark. This is a scar usually found on the bottom of the piece where the pontil was broken off from the glass object. An absence of this scar may indicate your glass piece was mold-blown. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary hand-blown glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    You can wear bracelets on either wrist, but most people prefer to wear bracelets on their non-dominant hand so that the bracelets don't get in the way of doing things like writing.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, each and every Fornasetti design is hand made and hand painted. The colors are expertly applied by painters, ensuring no two items are alike. You’ll find a variety of Fornasetti designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A hand mirror is usually called exactly that — a hand mirror. It’s a small and portable mirror that can be held in hand and carried around conveniently in a purse or bag. Some hand mirrors are considered valuable collectibles and can be quite expensive, depending on the design and period. Find a collection of antique and vintage hand mirrors on 1stDibs.
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    A hand hooked rug is handmade using a hook device. As a result they have small knots of hooked wool, differing from hand-knotted or hand-tufted rugs.
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    There are many types of handheld fans – it is a matter of preference. A handheld fan has a flat surface and is used to create airflow by waving it back and forth Typically, these are paper folding fans with slats that may be closed when not in use. They can also be made from quills or feathers. Choose from an assortment of handheld fans on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Rings on the right hand are generally associated with love and creativity. In most Western cultures, rings worn on the left hand indicate that the wearer is married.
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    A hand-tufted wool rug is a hand-made rug using a hand-operated tool. Strands of wool are punched into a canvas that is further stretched on a frame. Then it is removed from the frame and scrim fabric is glued to the back to hold the tufts in place. Find a wide range of antique and vintage rugs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In pottery, hand-thrown means that an artisan produced it by hand using a certain technique. Specifically, the crafter used a potter's wheel to turn the piece and then used their hands or tools to shape the clay. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique and vintage pottery.
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    To tell if a plate is hand-painted, examine it closely and inspect the painting with a magnifier. If the design is hand-painted, there are bound to be irregularities in at least a few places. Transfer prints will look much more uniform. Feel the plate's surface to see if you can detect areas with more texture — an indication of hand painting. Shop a wide collection of hand-painted plates from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The best way to tell if you have a hand-blown glass vase is to locate the pontil mark. The pontil mark is a scar commonly found on the bottom of the piece where the pontil was broken off of the vase. An absence of this scar may indicate your vase was mold-blown. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary blown glass vases from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, hand-hooked rugs are durable. Thanks to its wool content, hand-hooked rugs are known for being soft and supple yet durable and stain-resistant. Maintaining a hand-hook rug is fairly easy. To keep your rug looking its best, vacuum it for day-to-day cleaning and spot or deep clean it occasionally. Shop a collection of hand-hooked rugs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Hand-woven rugs are called ‘flatweaves’. Because they are woven, the front and back look the same, making the rug reversible. There are also no piles or knots. Shop a collection of flatweave rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Heath Ceramics are hand-thrown. Founded in 1911 by Edith Heath, Heath Ceramics is known for its handcrafted ceramics tableware and architectural tile. In 1947, Heath expanded her production to her apprentices, who continued to hand-throw her namesake pieces. Shop a selection of authentic Heath Ceramics on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Partially. Breguet watches are crafted both by hand and by machine. The process is unique to each kind of watch, though much of the finishing of each timepiece is done by hand by Swiss-bases artisans. Browse a collection of authentic Breguet watches on 1stDibs.
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    A Rolex watch’s second hand moves mechanically with precision, appearing to sweep the face smoothly without pause or interruption. It takes a very keen eye to spot the eight, slight tick-tock adjustments it makes each second. Shop a collection of authentic Rolex watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A Chinese hand fan is sometimes called a rigid or fixed fan. It refers to a folding fan that became popular during the Ming Dynasty and was often crafted with fine materials, such as ivory, bone or pearl, with paper or fabric coverings decorated with intricate designs. You’ll find a selection of Chinese hand fans on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Viking Glass is hand-made. In 1940, the high-end glass company focused on quality Swedish Modern hand-made pieces, celebrated for their vibrant colors. You can shop a selection of Viking Glass pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, Chanel bags are hand-sewn in some places. Artisans work by hand when completing some steps in the crafting process, such as sewing on embellishments and tightening closures. However, much of the stitching used to construct the bag is done by high-precision machines and then carefully inspected by artisans. Find a selection of Chanel bags on 1stDibs.