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Carriage Trade

The Carriage Trade
The Carriage Trade

The Carriage Trade

By Red Grooms

Located in Lyons, CO

Color 3-D lithograph in wood frame In Red Grooms’ newest three-dimensional print, "The Carriage Trade", the artist once again casts his acute eye on life in New York City.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

1980s Pierre Balmain Yellow Print Blouse
1980s Pierre Balmain Yellow Print Blouse

1980s Pierre Balmain Yellow Print Blouse

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Made in France - sold by boutique to the carriage trade: Chez Catherine in Toronto. Marked size FR 38, fits like a US size 6.

Category

1980s French Blouses and Tops

Large Weathered Trade Sign "Carriage Shop"
Large Weathered Trade Sign "Carriage Shop"

Large Weathered Trade Sign "Carriage Shop"

Located in Greenwich, CT

A 12 foot long trade sign displaying the words Carriage Shop on one side and Horse Shoeing on the other.

Category

Antique 1870s American Signs

Materials

Wood

Original French Louis XV Coachbuilder’s Design for a Jeweller’s Trade Carriage
Original French Louis XV Coachbuilder’s Design for a Jeweller’s Trade Carriage

Original French Louis XV Coachbuilder’s Design for a Jeweller’s Trade Carriage

Located in Lincoln, GB

Original French Louis XV Coachbuilder’s Design for a Jeweller’s Trade Carriage, Dated 1769 This exceptional and incredibly rare 18th-century design drawing represents a fascinating i...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Paintings

Materials

Paper

Vintage Hermès 18K Yellow Gold Heavy Link Bracelet, Circa 1980, France
Vintage Hermès 18K Yellow Gold Heavy Link Bracelet, Circa 1980, France

Vintage Hermès 18K Yellow Gold Heavy Link Bracelet, Circa 1980, France

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermès has been refining this language of metal and hardware since 1837, when Thierry Hermès opened his harness workshop in Paris and began engineering buckles, bits and chains for t...

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set of Six Medium Size Breyer Horses (Box 5)
Set of Six Medium Size Breyer Horses (Box 5)

Set of Six Medium Size Breyer Horses (Box 5)

Located in Redding, CT

Reeves entered the toy industry as the U.S. distributor of fine European toys and collectibles to the “carriage trade” - that is, toy specialty stores and fine department stores.

Category

Vintage 1970s Toys

Materials

Plastic

Set of Six Medium Size Vintage Breyer Horses (Box 3)
Set of Six Medium Size Vintage Breyer Horses (Box 3)

Set of Six Medium Size Vintage Breyer Horses (Box 3)

Located in Redding, CT

Reeves entered the toy industry as the U.S. distributor of fine European toys and collectibles to the “carriage trade” - that is, toy specialty stores and fine department stores.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Toys

Materials

Plastic

Set of Seven Vintage Medium Sized Breyer Horses (Box 2)
Set of Seven Vintage Medium Sized Breyer Horses (Box 2)

Set of Seven Vintage Medium Sized Breyer Horses (Box 2)

Located in Redding, CT

Reeves entered the toy industry as the U.S. distributor of fine European toys and collectibles to the “carriage trade” - that is, toy specialty stores and fine department stores.

Category

Vintage 1970s Toys

Materials

Plastic

Set of Six Medium Size Vintage Breyer Horses (Box 4)
Set of Six Medium Size Vintage Breyer Horses (Box 4)

Set of Six Medium Size Vintage Breyer Horses (Box 4)

Located in Redding, CT

Reeves entered the toy industry as the U.S. distributor of fine European toys and collectibles to the “carriage trade” - that is, toy specialty stores and fine department stores.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Toys

Materials

Plastic

Set of Six Large Vintage Breyer Horses (Box 1 )
Set of Six Large Vintage Breyer Horses (Box 1 )

Set of Six Large Vintage Breyer Horses (Box 1 )

Located in Redding, CT

Reeves entered the toy industry as the U.S. distributor of fine European toys and collectibles to the “carriage trade” - that is, toy specialty stores and fine department stores.

Category

Vintage 1970s Toys

Materials

Plastic

Umbrella, Monotype with Hand Painting, Glitter, Asian American Art, Woman Artist
Umbrella, Monotype with Hand Painting, Glitter, Asian American Art, Woman Artist

Umbrella, Monotype with Hand Painting, Glitter, Asian American Art, Woman Artist

By Helen Oji

Located in Surfside, FL

Mixed Media Grant , The Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum Commission, Recieved Artists Space Materials Grant, New York, NY Visiting Artist Fellowship, Brandywine Workshop, Philadelp...

Category

1980s American Modern Mixed Media

Materials

Paint, Glitter, Mixed Media, Monotype

Umbrella, Monotype with Hand Painting, Glitter, Asian American Art, Woman Artist
Umbrella, Monotype with Hand Painting, Glitter, Asian American Art, Woman Artist

Umbrella, Monotype with Hand Painting, Glitter, Asian American Art, Woman Artist

By Helen Oji

Located in Surfside, FL

Mixed Media Grant , The Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum Commission, Recieved Artists Space Materials Grant, New York, NY Visiting Artist Fellowship, Brandywine Workshop, Philadelp...

Category

1980s American Modern Mixed Media

Materials

Paint, Glitter, Mixed Media, Monotype

Antique Print of a Two Wheeled Cart
Antique Print of a Two Wheeled Cart

Antique Print of a Two Wheeled Cart

Located in Langweer, NL

This print originates from 'The Hub, Carriage Makers trade magazine'. Published 1883.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of a Village Cart
Antique Print of a Village Cart

Antique Print of a Village Cart

$265Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of a Village Cart

Located in Langweer, NL

This print originates from 'The Hub, Carriage Makers trade magazine'. Published 1883.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

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Good Early Motoring Suitcase
Good Early Motoring Suitcase

Good Early Motoring Suitcase

Unavailable

H 20 in W 21 in D 7 in

Good Early Motoring Suitcase

By Finnigans, London 1

Located in New York, NY

Possibly a fitted case for a car this piece was made by the celebrated manufacturer Finnigans, established in Manchester in 1875 and by 1920 were serving the carriage trade from 18 N...

Category

Vintage 1920s English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Asprey, an Early Victorian Silver Gilt Mounted Cut Glass Dresser Set
Asprey, an Early Victorian Silver Gilt Mounted Cut Glass Dresser Set

Asprey, an Early Victorian Silver Gilt Mounted Cut Glass Dresser Set

By Asprey International Limited

Located in New York, NY

Founded in 1781 by William Asprey, the business soon became a luxury emporium, employing silver and gold smiths, jewelers, watchmakers, designers and craftsmen supplying the carriage...

Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Fine and Rare Silver Travel Lamp
Fine and Rare Silver Travel Lamp

Fine and Rare Silver Travel Lamp

Unavailable

H 5.75 in W 2.5 in D 2.25 in

Fine and Rare Silver Travel Lamp

By Thomas Johnson, London 1

Located in New York, NY

Walter Thornhill, originally founded in 1734 and dealing from Bond Street and High Street Kensington were high quality retailers to the carriage trade and would have supplied this pi...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

English Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Wood and Pottery Mantle Clock
English Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Wood and Pottery Mantle Clock

English Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Wood and Pottery Mantle Clock

By Lewis Foreman Day

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Howell & James built a business for the carriage trade, selling both luxury items and nicely-decorated items made by the many women who lived over the Howell & James shop premises.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

Monumental Industrial Copper and Brass Pocket Watch Trade Sign
Monumental Industrial Copper and Brass Pocket Watch Trade Sign

Monumental Industrial Copper and Brass Pocket Watch Trade Sign

Located in Stamford, CT

A monumental 19th century heavy grade Industrial copper and brass double sided pocket watch trade sign with wooden hands and brass numerals and minute marks. Works are in unknown con...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Copper

1980's Krizia Cream Wool Unlined Coat
1980's Krizia Cream Wool Unlined Coat

1980's Krizia Cream Wool Unlined Coat

By Krizia

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Circa 1980's label purchased from Creeds Toronto, the boutique to the carriage trade from 1950's until it closed in the late 1980's.

Category

1980s Italian Cocoon Coats

Set of 12 Hand Painted  Fish Plates
Set of 12 Hand Painted  Fish Plates

Set of 12 Hand Painted Fish Plates

Located in Great Barrington, MA

These remarkable plates were retailed by Wilhelmm and Graaf in New York which catered to the wealthy carriage trade. A beautiful and unusual set of 12.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Czech Art Deco Enameled and Engraved Vases
Czech Art Deco Enameled and Engraved Vases

Czech Art Deco Enameled and Engraved Vases

By Karl Palda

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Designed by Palda, these were popular gifts for the carriage trade in Europe at the height of the Art Deco Period.

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Vases

Grand Tour Italian Bronze Rhyton Vase
Grand Tour Italian Bronze Rhyton Vase

Grand Tour Italian Bronze Rhyton Vase

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H 12.25 in W 14 in D 6 in

Grand Tour Italian Bronze Rhyton Vase

By Benedetto Boschetti

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

His shop was located at no. 74, via Condotti, Rome, and was a must for the 'carriage trade' on the Grand Tour. Boschetti won a Gold Medal at the Great Exhibition in London in 1851.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Webb "Rock Crystal" Hand Blown Crystal Center Bowl W/ Sterling Silver Mount
Webb "Rock Crystal" Hand Blown Crystal Center Bowl W/ Sterling Silver Mount

Webb "Rock Crystal" Hand Blown Crystal Center Bowl W/ Sterling Silver Mount

By Thomas Webb & Sons

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Made by a premiere glass blower and a master craftsman, this is an amazing example of an Art Nouveau carriage trade centerpiece.

Category

Early 20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal

Velocipede Antique Bicycle French, 1867
Velocipede Antique Bicycle French, 1867

Velocipede Antique Bicycle French, 1867

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H 55 in W 30 in D 74 in

Velocipede Antique Bicycle French, 1867

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

He was born at Bar Le Duc and worked as a blacksmith who furnished parts for the carriage trade in Paris during the 1850s and 1860s.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Palda Art Deco Rectangular Vase with Red Enamel and Engraved Decoration
Palda Art Deco Rectangular Vase with Red Enamel and Engraved Decoration

Palda Art Deco Rectangular Vase with Red Enamel and Engraved Decoration

By Karl Palda

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Designed by Karl Palda, these were popular gifts for the carriage trade in Europe at the height of the Art Deco Period and perfect for today's designer aesthetic.

Category

Vintage 1910s Czech Art Deco Vases

Materials

Crystal

Palda Art Deco Rectangular Vase with Black &  Ruby Enamel Engraved Decoration
Palda Art Deco Rectangular Vase with Black &  Ruby Enamel Engraved Decoration

Palda Art Deco Rectangular Vase with Black & Ruby Enamel Engraved Decoration

By Karl Palda

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Designed by Karl Palda, these were popular gifts for the carriage trade in Europe at the height of the Art Deco Period and perfect for today's designer aesthetic.

Category

Vintage 1910s Czech Art Deco Vases

Materials

Crystal

1970's Multi-Color Silk Mid Length Dress
1970's Multi-Color Silk Mid Length Dress

1970's Multi-Color Silk Mid Length Dress

Located in Toronto, Ontario

The Ira Berg label is from one of the carriage trade shops in Toronto owned by the Berg family for 3 generations.

Category

1970s European Evening Gowns

E. M. Gattle Early 20th Century Diamond gold Platinum Bracelet
E. M. Gattle Early 20th Century Diamond gold Platinum Bracelet

E. M. Gattle Early 20th Century Diamond gold Platinum Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Gattle was a highly successful 'carriage trade' jeweler until the time they closed their doors in 1940.

Category

Vintage 1910s American Link Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

c. 1935-45 Chippendale Style Ensko Sterling Silver Cocktail Tray
c. 1935-45 Chippendale Style Ensko Sterling Silver Cocktail Tray

c. 1935-45 Chippendale Style Ensko Sterling Silver Cocktail Tray

By Ensko

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Robert Ensko was on of the great American silver scholars & established his carriage trade shop in Manhattan. 40.70 troy oz. 13.75" x 13 7/8" x 0.75".

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Hermes 18 Karat Yellow Gold Equestrian Pendant Horses
Vintage Hermes 18 Karat Yellow Gold Equestrian Pendant Horses

Vintage Hermes 18 Karat Yellow Gold Equestrian Pendant Horses

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Thierry Hermès' initial workshop, founded on the pursuit of unparalleled craftsmanship for the carriage trade, laid the foundation for a legacy of excellence.

Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set of Nine Small Breyer Style Horses (Box 6)
Set of Nine Small Breyer Style Horses (Box 6)

Set of Nine Small Breyer Style Horses (Box 6)

Located in Redding, CT

Reeves entered the toy industry as the U.S. distributor of fine European toys and collectibles to the “carriage trade” - that is, toy specialty stores and fine department stores.

Category

Vintage 1970s Toys

Materials

Plastic

Wooden Trade Sign
Wooden Trade Sign

Wooden Trade Sign

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H 25 in W 150 in D 3 in

Wooden Trade Sign

Located in Surrey, BC

Carriage works trade sign in original old age cracked surface with nice dry patina color.

Category

Antique 19th Century Canadian Signs

Materials

Wood

Umbrella, Monotype with Hand Painting, Glitter, Asian American Art, Woman Artist
Umbrella, Monotype with Hand Painting, Glitter, Asian American Art, Woman Artist

Umbrella, Monotype with Hand Painting, Glitter, Asian American Art, Woman Artist

By Helen Oji

Located in Surfside, FL

Mixed Media Grant , The Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum Commission, Recieved Artists Space Materials Grant, New York, NY Visiting Artist Fellowship, Brandywine Workshop, Philadelp...

Category

1980s American Modern Mixed Media

Materials

Paint, Glitter, Mixed Media, Monotype

Umbrella, Monotype with Hand Painting, Glitter, Asian American Art, Woman Artist
Umbrella, Monotype with Hand Painting, Glitter, Asian American Art, Woman Artist

Umbrella, Monotype with Hand Painting, Glitter, Asian American Art, Woman Artist

By Helen Oji

Located in Surfside, FL

Mixed Media Grant , The Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum Commission, Recieved Artists Space Materials Grant, New York, NY Visiting Artist Fellowship, Brandywine Workshop, Philadelp...

Category

1980s American Modern Mixed Media

Materials

Paint, Mixed Media, Monotype, Glitter

J.E. Caldwell Mid-20th Century Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
J.E. Caldwell Mid-20th Century Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring

J.E. Caldwell Mid-20th Century Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

The esteemed American jeweler from Philadelphia known for its Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewels, was founded in 1839 by James Emmott Caldwell. The firm supplied carriage trade Philadel...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Smith & Watson English Georgian Burl Walnut Executive Library Pedestal Desk 96"
Smith & Watson English Georgian Burl Walnut Executive Library Pedestal Desk 96"

Smith & Watson English Georgian Burl Walnut Executive Library Pedestal Desk 96"

By Smith & Watson

Located in Dayton, OH

By this time the firm had moved to larger quarters and was catering to the “carriage trade”, wealthy New York families such as the Rockefellers, the Astors, the Carnegies, and the Me...

Category

Late 20th Century Georgian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Smith & Watson Georgian Mahogany Library Bookcase Curio China Display Cabinet
Smith & Watson Georgian Mahogany Library Bookcase Curio China Display Cabinet

Smith & Watson Georgian Mahogany Library Bookcase Curio China Display Cabinet

By Smith & Watson

Located in Dayton, OH

By this time the firm had moved to larger quarters and was catering to the “carriage trade”, wealthy New York families such as the Rockefellers, the Astors, the Carnegies, and the Me...

Category

Late 20th Century Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Steel Beaded and Rhinestone Evening Bag for Martha
Steel Beaded and Rhinestone Evening Bag for Martha

Steel Beaded and Rhinestone Evening Bag for Martha

Located in New York, NY

In its day, Martha was "the" dress shop for the carriage trade in New York City. This was as elegant as one could get.

Category

1940s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

1960s Vintage Hermes Oxblood Leather Handbag/Shoulder Bag
1960s Vintage Hermes Oxblood Leather Handbag/Shoulder Bag

1960s Vintage Hermes Oxblood Leather Handbag/Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

This was the way it was done in the early days of Hermes being sold in the US, it was only for the carriage trade and ladies who knew of the brand from traveling to Europe.

Category

1960s French Handbags and Purses

Clemens Friedell Handwrought Sterling Silver Large Cup Trophy Piece
Clemens Friedell Handwrought Sterling Silver Large Cup Trophy Piece

Clemens Friedell Handwrought Sterling Silver Large Cup Trophy Piece

Located in New York, NY

By 1912 Friedell established his reputation with the carriage trade. Through the next 20 years he produced prize winning hand wrought pieces, much of the work on commission.

Category

Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Clemens Friedell Sterling Silver Candlesticks One-of-a-Kind 1928
Clemens Friedell Sterling Silver Candlesticks One-of-a-Kind 1928

Clemens Friedell Sterling Silver Candlesticks One-of-a-Kind 1928

By Clemens Friedell

Located in New York, NY

By 1912 Friedell established his reputation with the carriage trade. Through the next 20 years he produced prize winning hand wrought pieces, much of the work on commission.

Category

Early 20th Century American Candle Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Carriage Trade For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the carriage trade you’re looking for. A carriage trade — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the carriage trade you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A carriage trade made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one carriage trade that is appealing in its simplicity, but Drocourt, Breguet a Paris and Horstmann produced versions that are worth a look.

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