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Call Me By Your Name (2017)
Located in London, GB
Call Me By Your Name (2017)
Original British Quad (30 X 40 Inches)
It's the summer of 1983, and
Category
2010s Posters
Materials
Paper
Japanese Vase Arita by Kutani, Crane Flying, 20th Century
By Fujii Shumei
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
a leaf, called the “leaf technique”, as if it were a complex tree branch.
When young leaves such as
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Fine Art Japanese Kutani Crane Vase Arita by Artist
By Fujii Shumei
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
veins of a leaf, called the “leaf technique”, as if it were a complex tree branch.
When young leaves
Category
20th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Vase Arita by Fujii Shumei, Winter Landscape, 20th Century
By Fujii Shumei
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
a leaf, called the “leaf technique”, as if it were a complex tree branch.
When young leaves such as
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Japanese Vase Arita by Fujii Shumei Winter Landscape
By Fujii Shumei
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
veins of a leaf, called the “leaf technique”, as if it were a complex tree branch.
When young leaves
Category
20th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Bronze
Fine Art Japanese Vase Winter Landscape Arita by Artist Fujii Shumei
By Fujii Shumei
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
a leaf, called the “leaf technique”, as if it were a complex tree branch.
When young leaves such as
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Art Japanese Vase Arita by Fujii Shumei, Winter Landscape, 20th Century
By Fujii Shumei
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
a leaf, called the “leaf technique”, as if it were a complex tree branch.
When young leaves such as
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Porcelain Plaque Arita Winter Landscape by Fujii Shumei, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
simulating the veins of a leaf, called the “leaf technique”, as if it were a complex tree branch.
When young
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Fine Art Japanese Vase Arita by Fujii Shumei Winter Landscape
By Fujii Shumei
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
simulating the veins of a leaf, called the “leaf technique”, as if it were a complex tree branch.
When young
Category
20th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Arita Vase Winter Landscape by Artist Fujii Shumei, 20th Century
By Fujii Shumei
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
simulating the veins of a leaf, called the “leaf technique”, as if it were a complex tree branch.
When young
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Vases
Materials
Bronze
Fine Art Japanese Winter Landscape Vase Arita by Artist Fujii Shumei
By Fujii Shumei
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
veins of a leaf, called the “leaf technique”, as if it were a complex tree branch.
When young leaves
Category
20th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Bronze
Fine Art Japanese Porcelain Plaque Arita by Fujii Shumei Winter Landscape
By Fujii Shumei
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
simulating the veins of a leaf, called the “leaf technique”, as if it were a complex tree branch.
When young
Category
20th Century Japanese Decorative Art
Materials
Bronze
Fine Art Japanese Winter Landscape Vase Arita by Artist Fujii Shumei
By Fujii Shumei
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
veins of a leaf, called the “leaf technique”, as if it were a complex tree branch.
When young leaves
Category
20th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Bronze
Turbulent Communication Computer Aided Graphic Drawing by Artist Aldo Giorgini
By Aldo Giorgini
Located in Lafayette, IN
called examples of "computer-aided art".
This Q & A letter written by Giorgini himself gives
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
H 40.25 in W 32.25 in D 1.5 in
Steampunk Industrial Copper Timpani Kettle Drum Center Table by WFL Drum Co
By Ludwig Drums
Located in Topeka, KS
work was irregular, he and his brother Theobald opened a drum shop in Chicago and called it Ludwig
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic End Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Steel, Copper
H 34.5 in W 29 in D 29.5 in
1970’s MCM Globe Table Lamp by Lawrence Peabody Many Moods Collection for Sears
By Sears, Roebuck & Company, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Topeka, KS
started his own design firm called Lawrence Peabody and Associates in Boston, Massachusetts where his
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Milk Glass
Pair of Baxter "Brain" Large Ottoman Footstool Pouf - In Dark-Grey Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a rare identical pair of what we have affectionately-called “Brain
Category
2010s Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 19.69 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Pair of New Lord Browns "Standard-Arm" Large 3-Seat Sofas - In Ian Mankin Herrin
Located in Barrowford, GB
1990’s and 2000’s) and, whereas many of the manufacturers named above have chosen to reduce the quality
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Linen
H 36.23 in W 90.56 in D 31.5 in
Lord Browns "Standard-Arm" Large 3-Seat Sofa - In Ian Mankin Herringbone Linen
Located in Barrowford, GB
and 2000's) and, whereas many of the manufacturers named above have chosen to reduce the quality of
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Linen
H 36.23 in W 90.56 in D 42.92 in
VERY RARE ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S STAMPED VICTORIAN CHEST OF DRAWERS
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Sons
The name of Howard and Sons is probably one of the best known and highly sought after names in
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
H 48.04 in W 41.34 in D 22.05 in
Monumental Painting of "Duchese du Maire" in Florentine Giltwood Frame
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
of Enghien.[1] The name Bénédicte was added in honour of the child's maternal aunt, the Duchess of
Category
Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Revival Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Fine Art Japanese Vase Arita. Artist Fujii Shumei Winter Landscape, 20th Century
By Fujii Shumei
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
a leaf, called the “leaf technique”, as if it were a complex tree branch.
When young leaves such as
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Fine Art Japanese Vase Arita Artist Fujii Shumei Winter Landscape, 19th/20th C.
By Fujii Shumei
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
veins of a leaf, called the “leaf technique”, as if it were a complex tree branch.
When young leaves
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Books
Materials
Bronze
PAIR OF HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER MODEL EASY ARMCHAiRS WITH FULL STAMPED LEGS
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Sons
The name of Howard and Sons is probably one of the best known and highly sought-after names in
Category
20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 35.04 in W 28.75 in D 40.95 in
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 HOWARD & SON TWO SEAT SOFA STAMPED READY FOR UPHOLSTERY
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
History of Howard and Sons
The name of Howard and Sons is probably one of the best known and highly
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 28.55 in W 58.27 in D 31.5 in
ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HOWARD & SON TWO SEAT SOFA FULLY STAMPED READY FOR UPHOLSTERY
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
measurements please ask
A History of Howard and Sons
The name of Howard and Sons is probably one of the best
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 33.47 in W 62.8 in D 33.47 in
COMFORTABLE HOWARD & SON'S VICTORIAN 2-3 SEAT SOFA FOR REUPHOLSTERY RESTORATiON
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The name of Howard and Sons is probably one of the best known and highly sought-after names in
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 34.26 in W 63.39 in D 34.65 in
RARE ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SONS BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIR WITH KILIM UPHOLSTERY
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
would like any additional or specific measurements please ask.
A History of Howard and Sons
The name
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 37.8 in
FINE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN PORTARLINGTON SOFAS
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
specific measurements please ask
A History of Howard and Sons
The name of Howard and Sons is probably one
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 39.57 in W 75.99 in D 32.49 in
19th Century Victorian Games Box Compendium, England, Circa 1895
Located in Incline Village, NV
are called "Tarock Cards" German name, or Tarot Cartes in French. Their genesis are trick and magic
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Games
Materials
Wood
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY RESTORATION
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
and Sons
The name of Howard and Sons is probably one of the best known and highly sought-after names
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 37.8 in
1990 Abstract Richard Mann Folded Plexiglass Ribbon Wall Sculpture Red Black
By Richard Mann
Located in Topeka, KS
Switzerland, sold his work in New York, Palm Springs, Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara to name a few places. He
Category
1990s American Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Plexiglass, Paint
H 44 in W 55 in D 1.5 in
FULLY RESTORED PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON BRIDGEWATER BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Sons
The name of Howard and Sons is probably one of the best known and highly sought after names in
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.86 in W 29.93 in D 37.8 in
Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Sons
The name of Howard and Sons is probably one of the best known and highly sought after names in
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 34.06 in W 76.58 in D 41.34 in
18th/19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Polychrome Wood Santo Altar Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
(1515-1582), given name Teresa Ali Fatima Corella Sanchez de Capeda y Ahumada, also called Saint Teresa
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
H 19.5 in W 7.75 in D 7.5 in
Louis XVI Style Canapé Upholstered with Aubusson Tapestry, circa 1880
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
to help the boy. And both times the boy just laughed at the villagers and called them names. But then
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
H 42.92 in W 58.27 in D 24.02 in
Large Antique Meiji period Japanese Satsuma Pied de Stal Vase holder
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
veins of a leaf, called the “leaf technique”, as if it were a complex tree branch.
When young leaves
Category
20th Century Japanese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Fine Art Japanese Vase Arita. Artist Fujii Shumei Winter Landscape Born, 1936
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
simulating the veins of a leaf, called the “leaf technique”, as if it were a complex tree branch.
When young
Category
20th Century Japanese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Fine Art Japanese Bowl Arita, Artist Fujii Shumei Leaf Landscape Born 1936
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
veins of a leaf, called the “leaf technique”, as if it were a complex tree branch.
When young leaves
Category
20th Century Japanese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
VINTAGE HOWARD & SON'S LONDON BRIDGEWATER LARGE 5 SEAT CORNER SOFA FLORAL FABRiC
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
History of Howard and Sons
The name of Howard and Sons is probably one of the best known and highly
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 31.89 in W 141.74 in D 76.38 in
Fine Art Japanese Vase Arita, Artist Fujii Shumei Winter Landscape Born, 1936
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
simulating the veins of a leaf, called the “leaf technique”, as if it were a complex tree branch.
When young
Category
20th Century Japanese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Fine Art 45CM Japanese Dish Arita, Artist Fujii Shumei Leaf Landscape Born, 1936
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
veins of a leaf, called the “leaf technique”, as if it were a complex tree branch.
When young leaves
Category
20th Century Japanese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
H 2.84 in Dm 17.72 in
Very Rare Fully Restored Howard & Son's Walnut Wingback Armchair Regency Stripe
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
ask
A History of Howard and Sons
The name of Howard and Sons is probably one of the best known
Category
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 45.87 in W 31.7 in D 32.88 in
Art Deco Machine Age International Style Chrome & Black Desk Attr Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde, Troy Sunshade Company
Located in Topeka, KS
, Catalin or Cat-O-Lite, to name three. And the center section is a red faux leather sometimes called
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
H 30 in W 42 in D 16 in
Art Nouveau Southern French Fayance art pottery FLOOR VASE rare colours&pattern
Located in Landshut, BY
;
Where earliest smiled that gracious child of France,
Angel and knight and fairy, called Romance,
I stood
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Pottery
H 18.12 in Dm 11.03 in
1814 SIR WILLIAM BEECHEY CIRCLE OIL PAINTING ROBERT 4TH EARL OF BUCKINGHAMSHiRE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
named as her official portrait painter. That same year, he was elected as an associate member of the
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Canvas
H 44.3 in W 36.23 in D 2.76 in
"Call Me By Your Name" 2017 Poster
Located in London, GB
It's the summer of 1983, and precocious 17-year-old Elio Perlman is spending the days with his family at their 17th-century villa in Lombardy, Italy. He soon meets Oliver, a handsome...
Category
2010s British Posters
Materials
Paper
Chair Designed by Architect H. H. Richardson
By A.H. Davenport, Henry Hobson Richardson 1
Located in Providence, RI
popularized is named for him: Richardsonian Romanesque. Along with Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Red Chili Pepper Necklace for Giuggiu by Angela Caputi
Located in Blacksburg, VA
is one of the most widely recognized names in haute couture jewelry. The workshop uses only materials
Category
20th Century Italian Collectible Jewelry
Original "Primary Storm" Modern Abstract Painting by Artist Saul Gil Corona
Located in London, GB
himself.
Hi. My name is Saúl Gil Corona and I can't live without painting. Since birds can't fly without
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
18th Century Patinated Bronze Group of Apollo & Daphne
Located in Pasadena, CA
mother was either the nymph Creusa or Gaia.
As a Roman, Ovid called the gods by their Roman names (i.e
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Bronze
Anthony Quinn : Held by Love Maquette
By Anthony Quinn
Located in New York, NY
luxury -- in order to make an overseas phone call, one would have to wait hours for the operator to put
Category
20th Century American Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair MCM Red Polystyrene Original Pastil Rocking Chairs by Eero Aarnio for Asko
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Topeka, KS
and manufactured in 1967!!! Ok folks… we have a SERIOUS gamer in-staff… We’ll call him “Randy” who had
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Polystyrene
18th century mythological Dutch Delft tile with decoration of Hersillia & Juno
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
familiar embrace, and alters her former body and her name, and calls her Hora, who, a goddess now, is one
Category
Antique 1740s Dutch Delft and Faience
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 0.32 in
Italian Cassone of the Renaissance
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
called "the Twelve".
« And he went down on the earth, and a voice said to him, Saul, Saul, why are you
Category
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Italian for Poltrona Frau Cavour tobacco Leather black wood structure Armchair
By Poltrona Frau
Located in IT
name is found under the seat. This model of armchair is very comfortable because of the very high
Category
Late 20th Century Italian International Style Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 40.56 in W 23.82 in D 29.53 in
Contemporary Modern Framed William Conger Herald Large Abstract Painting 2000s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
"Allusive Abstractionists," an informal group of Chicago painters self-named in 1981, whose paradoxical
Category
Early 2000s Paintings
Materials
Linen
H 84.5 in W 24.75 in D 2.25 in
Anthony Quinn : Father & Son Sculpture
By Anthony Quinn
Located in New York, NY
luxury -- in order to make an overseas phone call, one would have to wait hours for the operator to put
Category
20th Century American Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Anthony Quinn : Couple Courting Maquette
By Anthony Quinn
Located in New York, NY
were still a luxury -- in order to make an overseas phone call, one would have to wait hours for the
Category
20th Century American Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
STOLEN - Anthony Quinn : Mercedes Woman Maquette
By Anthony Quinn
Located in New York, NY
telephones were still a luxury -- in order to make an overseas phone call, one would have to wait hours for
Category
20th Century American Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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- Why is it called an armoire?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Why it is called an armoire likely relates to the original purpose of the furniture. When armoires first emerged during the Middle Ages, people often stored armor and weapons in them. In Latin, the name for an armor storage chest is "armonium," so the term armoire may have come from that. Although people now use armoires to store clothing, home theater systems and other items rather than suits of armor, the name persists. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of armoires.
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- Why is it called Balenciaga?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024Why it is called Balenciaga is because the luxury fashion house shares its founder's name. However, the original name that Cristóbal Balenciaga chose for his label was Eisa, which was his mother's name. When the Spanish Civil War put a hold on his prospects in Spain, the designer moved to Paris, opening a house on Avenue Georges V in 1937 under the name Balenciaga. From there, the brand evolved to transform the landscape of women’s fashion with shapes and contours during the middle of the 20th century that were nothing less than groundbreaking. Today, Balenciaga is as venturesome as ever and is well known for its shoes, handbags, sneakers, streetwear and other clothing and accessories. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Balenciaga apparel and accessories.
- Why is it called a sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024Why it is called a sofa is due to the history of the term. Sofa originated from the Arabic word soffa, which describes a low seat covered with plush pillows. French makers began producing their own versions of these furnishings in the 17th century, and by the 18th century, they had spread to other areas in Europe and were being referred to as sofas. Find a wide variety of sofas on 1stDibs.
- What are nightstands called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A nightstand can also be called a bedside table or a daystand. It is a small table used for storing personal items beside the bed, and is characterized by either shelves or drawers or both. Shop a collection of nightstands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.