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Charming Antique Folk Art Swedish Children's Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Charming antique children’s chair in folk art. The chair is from Northern Sweden and made around
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Children's Furniture

Materials

Pine

Children's Art Nouveau Armchair by J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Children's Art Nouveau Armchair with original rattan seat by J&J Kohn in original condition.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Children's Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

  • Children's Art Nouveau Armchair by J&J Kohn
  • Children's Art Nouveau Armchair by J&J Kohn
  • Children's Art Nouveau Armchair by J&J Kohn
  • Children's Art Nouveau Armchair by J&J Kohn
H 23.63 in W 14.97 in D 12.6 in
De Stijl Children's Wheelbarrow Designed by Gerrit Rietveld for Van De Groenekan
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Colorful and cheerful children's wheelbarrow in the primary colors that are so typical of
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Vintage 1920s Dutch De Stijl Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

Thonet Art Nouveau Austrian Cradle, 1900
By Thonet
Located in Rome, IT
part. Very beautiful shape of the drop. A similar cradle is represented in the Museum of Modern Art, in
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Children's Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

  • Thonet Art Nouveau Austrian Cradle, 1900
  • Thonet Art Nouveau Austrian Cradle, 1900
  • Thonet Art Nouveau Austrian Cradle, 1900
  • Thonet Art Nouveau Austrian Cradle, 1900
H 81.89 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
Post Modern Upholstered Moroccan Art Deco Style Pouf in Hot Fuchsia Color
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Deco Style fuchsia and black Moroccan stool, round ottoman or vanity stool in hot fuchsia color
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Early 2000s Moroccan Moorish Children's Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Damask, Satin, Velvet

Pair of bigs Art Deco Horse, 1940, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)". Horse in wood and chrome. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Children's Furniture

Materials

Chrome

  • Pair of  bigs Art Deco Horse, 1940, France
  • Pair of  bigs Art Deco Horse, 1940, France
  • Pair of  bigs Art Deco Horse, 1940, France
  • Pair of  bigs Art Deco Horse, 1940, France
H 50.01 in W 41.34 in D 7.09 in
Vintage 1940s Folk Art Painted Iron Child Riding Horse Mounted on Custom Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Folk Art painted iron old child riding horse from the mid-20th century mounted on a new
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Children's Furniture

Materials

Iron

Perambulator / Baby Stroller by Luxe - Art Deco Machine Age Streamline Chrome
Located in Denver, CO
Fantastic early Machine Age Art Deco streamline pram stroller. Ca. 1940s. The body is magenta with
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Scottish Cradle 19th Century Baby Bed in Original Colors
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
Original baby cradle from Scotland in green original paint Can be used as a doll cradle 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Art Nouveau Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

Italian Wrought Iron Children's Bed Headboard Green Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
An original wrought iron children's bed headboard handmade in Italy in the early 20th century. It comes from a private collection in Milan and is in good condition, with a delicate l...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Children's Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Edison Little Folks Child's Dresser/ Armoir
By Thomas Edison
Located in Highland, IN
children's furnishings. 44.5"h X 38"w X 18"d
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal

19th Century Viennese Jacob & Josef Kohn Attributed Bentwood Cradle
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Forney, TX
A rare original Viennese Art Nouveau period beechwood child's cradle, attributed to Austrian
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Children's Furniture

Materials

Beech

Guatemalan Child's Chair, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in the early 20th century, this petite Guatemalan children's chair charms with its playful
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Early 20th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

  • Guatemalan Child's Chair, c. 1900
  • Guatemalan Child's Chair, c. 1900
  • Guatemalan Child's Chair, c. 1900
  • Guatemalan Child's Chair, c. 1900
H 24.25 in W 13 in D 14 in
Seating for Dolls Thonet, circa 1890
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet Company. In the production program was included circa 1890. Newly restored.
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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Children's Furniture

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

  • Seating for Dolls Thonet, circa 1890
  • Seating for Dolls Thonet, circa 1890
  • Seating for Dolls Thonet, circa 1890
  • Seating for Dolls Thonet, circa 1890
H 11.82 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
"MamaLove" Contemporary Head Board 160 Grey Earbone Wool Pillows Silvered Glass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
For 20 years, we have been committed to offering you unique collections in terms of design and quality. Using an ancestral manufacturing silvering method, all our iconic products ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Art Glass, Birch

Thonet Antique Bentwood Cradle, Early 1900s
By Michael Thonet
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Early 1900s white lacquered rocking cradle by Thonet Michael Thonet, (born July 2, 1796, Boppard, Trier [Germany]—died March 3, 1871, Vienna), German-Austrian pioneer in the in...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Children's Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Painted Cradle Alpine, Early 19th Century
Located in Albignasego, IT
Rare original old painted Alpine cradle Measures: H. 55cm, L. 90cm, P. 70cm On the whole surface there are floral decorations and apotropaic symbols. At the ends, two medallion...
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Antique 1810s Italian Folk Art Children's Furniture

Materials

Fir

  • Painted Cradle Alpine, Early 19th Century
  • Painted Cradle Alpine, Early 19th Century
  • Painted Cradle Alpine, Early 19th Century
  • Painted Cradle Alpine, Early 19th Century
H 21.66 in W 35.44 in D 27.56 in
"MamaLove" Contemporary Headboard 160, Sun silk Wool Petal, Silvered Glass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
For 20 years, we have been committed to offering you unique collections in terms of design and quality. Using an ancestral manufacturing silvering method, all our iconic products ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Birch, Art Glass

"MamaLove" Contemporary Headboard 160 wool pillows, silvered glass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
For 20 years, we have been committed to offering you unique collections in terms of design and quality. Using an ancestral manufacturing silvering method, all our iconic products ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Silk, Birch, Velvet, Art Glass

Rare RCA Victor Childs Folding Chair, Nipper Dog and Horn
By RCA Victor
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare RCA Victor Childs folding chair, nipper dog and horn. I’ve only seen one other in 40 years, Classic 1930s childs size folding chair with original RCA Victor logo and ink mark st...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

Shagreen Baby Crib with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The storm baby crib by Kifu Paris is the ultimate luxury piece for your child's bedroom. Inspired by the birth of her first child, Kifu Augousti designed this piece to embrace the wh...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Children's Furniture

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Baby Crib with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The storm baby crib by Kifu Paris is the ultimate luxury piece for your child's bedroom. Inspired by the birth of her first child, Kifu Augousti designed this piece to embrace the wh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Children's Furniture

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Baby Crib with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Storm Baby Crib by Kifu Paris is the ultimate luxury piece for your child's bedroom. Inspired by the birth of her first child, Kifu Augousti designed this piece to embrace the wh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Children's Furniture

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Baby Crib with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The storm baby crib by Kifu Paris is the ultimate luxury piece for your child's bedroom. Inspired by the birth of her first child, Kifu Augousti designed this piece to embrace the wh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Children's Furniture

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Baby Crib with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Chabanais Baby Crib by Kifu Paris is the ultimate luxury piece for your child's bedroom. Inspired by the birth of her first child, Kifu Augousti designed this piece to embrace th...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Children's Furniture

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Shagreen Baby Crib with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Capri Baby Crib by Kifu Paris is the ultimate luxury piece for your child's bedroom. Inspired by the birth of her first child, Kifu Augousti designed this piece to embrace the wh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Children's Furniture

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Shagreen Baby Crib with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Capri Baby Crib by Kifu Paris is the ultimate luxury piece for your child's bedroom. Inspired by the birth of her first child, Kifu Augousti designed this piece to embrace the wh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Children's Furniture

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Shagreen Baby Crib with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Capri Baby Crib by Kifu Paris is the ultimate luxury piece for your child's bedroom. Inspired by the birth of her first child, Kifu Augousti designed this piece to embrace the wh...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Children's Furniture

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Late 19th Century Pennsylvania Miniature Walnut & Pine Paneled Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Late 19th century miniature two-drawer chest of drawers. With paneled sides and turned feet and knobs. Cosisting of Walnut with a pine secondary and nail construction. Fo...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Children's Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Vintage Fuchsia and Black Moroccan Round Upholstered Stools
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of modern fuchsia and black Moroccan Art Deco Style stools. The upholstery is a damask fabric
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1990s Moroccan Art Deco Children's Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Fabric, Damask, Satin

19th Century Pennsylvania Dutch Polychrome Rocking Cradle
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming 19th century Pennsylvania Dutch rocking cradle or doll cradle featuring an original polychrome decorated frame. Finished in a dark green background and decorated with scroll...
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Children's Furniture

Materials

Paint, Wood

Shagreen Baby Crib with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Riviera baby crib by Kifu Paris is the ultimate luxury piece for your child's bedroom. Inspired by the birth of her first child, Kifu Augousti designed this piece to embrace the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Children's Furniture

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Baby Crib with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Riviera Baby Crib by Kifu Paris is the ultimate luxury piece for your child's bedroom. Inspired by the birth of her first child, Kifu Augousti designed this piece to embrace the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Children's Furniture

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Grandchild Clock with Painted Flowers Decorations
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Tall and narrow grandfather floor clock in the original yellow and flower decoration, possible Denmark or Scandinavian for sure, circa 1875. Due to the very particular measurements o...
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Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Children's Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century Child’s Grain Painted Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-19th century Benchmade child’s grain painted Miniature chest of drawers. A country piece in the American Empire style, with a step-back drawer and backsplash, above the case with...
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Antique Mid-19th Century North American Folk Art Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Child Rickshaw
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
unique pieces crafted by hand, aiming to emphasize the value of art and craftsmanship. A vintage, wooden
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20th Century Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal

  • Vintage Wooden Child Rickshaw
  • Vintage Wooden Child Rickshaw
  • Vintage Wooden Child Rickshaw
  • Vintage Wooden Child Rickshaw
H 37.41 in W 19.3 in D 44.89 in
Vintage Wooden Child Rickshaw
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
unique pieces crafted by hand, aiming to emphasize the value of art and craftsmanship. A vintage
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20th Century Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal

  • Vintage Wooden Child Rickshaw
  • Vintage Wooden Child Rickshaw
  • Vintage Wooden Child Rickshaw
  • Vintage Wooden Child Rickshaw
H 37.41 in W 19.3 in D 44.89 in
Child chair K 1340 (later 4999) Kartell Marco Zanuso / Richard Sapper 1964
By Marco Zanuso, Kartell, Richard Sapper
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Polyethylene children chair K 1340 Kartell - Marco Zanuso & Richard Sapper 1964 A stackable
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Prince Santi Rocking Cradle by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
bring you the best unique pieces of art and design. Fusing design, art, and the best craftsmanship
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2010s Portuguese Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Brass

  • Prince Santi Rocking Cradle by Royal Stranger
  • Prince Santi Rocking Cradle by Royal Stranger
  • Prince Santi Rocking Cradle by Royal Stranger
  • Prince Santi Rocking Cradle by Royal Stranger
H 35.44 in W 42.52 in D 25.6 in
Dada Cradle by Rectangle Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
established with his partners; is to produce works that are respected in the art of photography with an honest
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2010s Turkish Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Walnut

  • Dada Cradle by Rectangle Studio
  • Dada Cradle by Rectangle Studio
  • Dada Cradle by Rectangle Studio
  • Dada Cradle by Rectangle Studio
H 19.69 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Early 20th Century French Bentwood and Cane Baby Chair Thonet Style
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kid's room with this antique Art Deco child chair. Crafted in France circa 1920 in the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Children's Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Chair model 4999 Kartell Marco Zanuso / Richard Sapper 1964 First production 6x
By Marco Zanuso, Kartell, Richard Sapper
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Kartell, a children’s stacking chair with removable cylindrical legs and a ribbed back to make it
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Mid 19th century traditional Swedish painted pine cradle
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Original condition traditional Swedish rocking cradle circa 1860. Painted in traditional blue colours with personalised inscribed with 2 births with initials from 1852 and 1855.   R...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Children's Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Early 20th Century French Bentwood Thonet Craddle, 1900s
By Thonet
Located in LEGNY, FR
Art, in New York City. Shows a broken part that has been repaired but good general condition.
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20th Century French Children's Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Pink Prince Santi Rocking Cradle by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
to bring you the best unique pieces of art and design. Fusing design, art, and the best
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pink Prince Santi Rocking Cradle by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
you the best unique pieces of art and design. Fusing design, art and the best craftsmanship, they
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2010s Portuguese Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mint Velvet Green Prince Santi Rocking Cradle by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
you the best unique pieces of art and design. Fusing design, art and the best craftsmanship, they
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mint Velvet Green Prince Santi Rocking Cradle by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
you the best unique pieces of art and design. Fusing design, art and the best craftsmanship, they
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Child's Chair
Located in Houston, TX
example of English country Folk Art.
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Antique 1840s English Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

  • 19th Century Child's Chair
  • 19th Century Child's Chair
  • 19th Century Child's Chair
  • 19th Century Child's Chair
H 21.25 in W 13.25 in D 11 in
Prince Santi Bed by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
determined to bring you the best unique pieces of art and design. Fusing design, art and the best
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

  • Prince Santi Bed by Royal Stranger
  • Prince Santi Bed by Royal Stranger
  • Prince Santi Bed by Royal Stranger
  • Prince Santi Bed by Royal Stranger
H 34.65 in W 27.56 in D 61.42 in
Chica demountable child's chairs by BBB Bonacina 1971
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, BBB Bonacchina
Located in Wien, AT
children to play with and reconfigure, in a product that exemplifies the fun, flexible spirit of Italian
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Antique 1670s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plastic

3 Casalino 0 child chairs by Alexander Begge for Casala, Germany, 1975
By Alexander Begge, Casala
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
furniture again. He studied potter’s art and started furnace construction firm.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Biedermeier Style Burl Elm Cradle, 1920s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Splendid biedermeier cradle, re-proposed in the art deco period perfectly functional and very solid
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Biedermeier Children's Furniture

Materials

Elm, Burl

  • Vintage Biedermeier Style Burl Elm Cradle, 1920s
  • Vintage Biedermeier Style Burl Elm Cradle, 1920s
  • Vintage Biedermeier Style Burl Elm Cradle, 1920s
  • Vintage Biedermeier Style Burl Elm Cradle, 1920s
H 34.65 in W 60.24 in D 28.35 in
French Bentwood Cradle by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
disassembled, it used to hold a veil. A similar cradle is represented in the Museum of Modern Art, in New York
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Children's Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

  • French Bentwood Cradle by Thonet
  • French Bentwood Cradle by Thonet
  • French Bentwood Cradle by Thonet
  • French Bentwood Cradle by Thonet
H 81.25 in W 58 in D 28.75 in
Creative Playthings Mid Century Childs Rocker
By Creative Playthings
Located in Riverdale, NY
. Iconic design in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. Warm birch plywood. Designed in 1964 USA.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

19thc Original Painted Miniature Settee From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
collection. Or just setting on a blanket chest in a folk art collection.
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Antique Early 19th Century American Adirondack Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

Become Children Again - Painting by Lis Art - 2022
Located in Roma, IT
Tempera on paper realized by Experimentart Lis in 2022. Excellen condition. His particular works recall the contemporary style. The extraordinary and explosive artist evokes distan...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Tempera, Watercolor

Become Children Again - Painting by Lis Art - 2022
Located in Roma, IT
Original tempera and watercolor on paper realized by Experimentartlis in 2022. Excellent condition.
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Tempera, Watercolor

Iceman - Children Gathered Around an Ice Cream Vendor circa 1949, Photo Signed
By Art Shay
Located in Chicago, IL
Children gather around the ice cream vendor with wrapped attention in this wonderful example of Art
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1960s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Heavy Hauler - Mid-Century Illustration - Children's Books
By Art Seiden
Located in Miami, FL
Art Seiden was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1923. He received a BA at Queens College and studied for
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1950s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Pencil

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Surely you’ll find the exact piece of children in art you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the abstract style, while we also have 2773 abstract versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of children in art from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a choice in our collection of children in art to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, brown, black, blue and more. Creating an object in our assortment of children in art has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Mauro Oliveira, John Beard, Mila Akopova, Markus Klinko and Bryan Mark Taylor are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

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Questions About Children In Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Western art can reference art made in the American West, typically at the end of the 19th century. It can also reference any type of art that comes from the “west,” meaning a region that shares a European tradition, including the United States and Canada. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
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    Fine art is a category of art comprising works with purely aesthetic purpose, as opposed to applied art, which serves a practical function.

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    The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.

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    Thangka art is a painting produced on cotton or silk by Buddhists for religious rites, rituals and devotions. Typically, the wall hangings depict mandalas, deities or scenes from Buddhist teachings. You can find a variety of thangka art on 1stDibs.
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    The Communist era led to the rise of Socialist realism as an art movement. The controlled nature of communism also led to Socialist non-conformist art as a contrasting response to the Socialist realism movement. Shop an array of Socialist realism and nonconformist pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Erté is a pseudonym for Romain de Tirtoff, an artist who created glamorous illustrations of prosperity and luxury. The clean lines and geometric patterns took inspiration from Japanese prints and Greek pottery. Shop a selection of Erté pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Contemporary art denotes work created by 21st-century artists.

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    Decorative art is concerned with the design of objects that are both beautiful and functional, like ceramic pots.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    An art exhibition is a showing of artwork. It may include paintings, prints, sculptures, films and performances. In some cases, only one artist shows their work during the event. Other exhibitions include the work of various artists. Find a wide variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Americana art is art concerning or characteristic of America or its culture. Typically, this term refers to art which reflects the nostalgia of America's past. The most original form of Americana art is folk art, although many artworks fit into this genre. Examples of this art form are Jasper Johns' Three Flags and Grant Wood's American Gothic.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vanguardian art is a term that refers to artistic techniques that developed during the early 20th century. Generally, it describes art that defied the principles of traditional painting, sculpture, illustration and printmaking. Cubism, Fauvism, Surrealism, Expressionism and Constructivism are all examples of Vanguardian art. You'll find a range of Vanguardian art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Outsider art denotes works created by self-trained artists unconnected with the conventional world of fine art.

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    Portrait art is the representation of a particular person or persons.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Naive art is a style of art reminiscent of the whimsical, imaginative artwork produced by children. The term can relate to works produced by artists with no formal training as well as to trained artists who purposefully choose to make art in the style. On 1stDibs, find a variety of naive art.
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    Fine art denotes work of aesthetic value but no functional purpose, whereas decorative art is both visually appealing and functional.

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    The term contemporary is applied to art by 21st-century artists; modern art refers to works created from the1880s and through the 1960s.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A woodcut is a process where tools are used to carve a design into a wooden surface. Woodcut is the oldest form of printmaking wherein the wooden carving can be reused to print the same image repeatedly.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A vase is a type of open container, often made of clay or glass. Vases are typically used to hold things like cut flowers or liquids. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern vases from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    African art is painting, sculptures, masks or installations that originate from the African continent. Masquerade, metalwork, sculpture, architecture, fiber art and dance are particularly popular artistic expressions in Africa. Many of these art forms are defined by expressive individualism, an emphasis on the human figure and visual abstraction.
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    A diptych is a piece of art, either painting or relief, made up of two parts connected by hinges so they can be closed like a book. Diptychs are small in size, often used as an altarpiece for private prayers.