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Important Early Prototype French Helicopter Chairs by Louis Breguet
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare prototypes from the early history of the helicopter: Two French helicopter chairs
Category

Vintage 1930s French Industrial Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-04-A Bamboo Chair Early Prototype / Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is a fantastic piece, finally it's iconic. It is raw in its simplicity, nothing too much but still nothing is missing. It is a chair with a very strong shape. In the big s...
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pr. 1930's Machine Age Art Deco Arm Side Dining Chairs possibly Prototypes
By John Carpenter, McKay Furniture Corp.
Located in New York, NY
backrests, and leather upholstered armrests. We believe these could be early prototypes, as we have not seen
Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Martin Brothers Early Unglazed Black Pottery Double Face Mug
By Martin Brothers
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
of the more restrained patterning believe this may have been an earlier prototype which had been left
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Martin Brothers Early Unglazed Black Pottery Double Face Mug
Martin Brothers Early Unglazed Black Pottery Double Face Mug
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H 3.55 in W 5.12 in D 4.14 in
Figure, Sportsman Toper, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1751
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Probably an early prototype, the largely open base showing an apparently unique structure described
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Early Rare Prototype for N° 5490 Chaise Lounge, George Nelson, 1953
By George Nelson
Located in Culver City, CA
rare, early prototype frame for a George Nelson Chaise Lounge, painted white and lightly oxidized from
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Model 812 Chest of Drawers by Andre Monpoix, France, c. 1955
By Andre Monpoix
Located in New York City, NY
early prototype of the 812 model that was later fabricated in both a rosewood as well as a ceylon lemon
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Stunning circa 1960's De Sede DS-35 Brown Leather Swivel Armchair Hand Stitched
By De Sede
Located in GB
-35 Swivel armchair with the early prototype base A truly iconic and super comfortable armchair
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1970s LC4 Chaise Longue Fur and Leather
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in IT
in 1928, and an early prototype was exhibited at the Salon d'Automne in Paris in 1929. Cassina began
Category

Late 20th Century Chaise Longues

Materials

Fur, Leather

1970s LC4 Chaise Longue Fur and Leather
1970s LC4 Chaise Longue Fur and Leather
H 27.17 in W 22.25 in D 63 in
Rare Handmade Early Modern Prototype Table
By Bauhaus
Located in New York, NY
A rare handmade early modern side table. Upon a raised horizontal base a vertical board is inset
Category

Early 20th Century European Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

A Rare and Early "Sintesi" Floor Lamp Prototype by Ernesto Gismondi
By Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Milan, IT
A rare and early version of the "Sintesi" floor lamp
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Architectural 1980's Prototype Coffee Table by Robert Whitton
By Robert Whitton
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Miami designer Robert Whitton one-off prototype coffee table in brushed matte aluminum and free
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Unique Carl Harry Stalhane Vase Stoneware Rörstrand Sweden Prototype 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Basel, BS
indicates it must be a prototype. Measures: Height: 17.5 cm Diameter: 7 cm.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Postmodern Rectangular Red Architectural Sofa, Belgian Design, Prototype, 2000's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Postmodern Rectangular Red Architectural Sofa, Belgian design, unique prototype, early 21st century
Category

Early 2000s Belgian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Prototype DAF Chair for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An early per production prototype fiberglass arm shell or DAF chair designed by George Nelson. This
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Martin Visser Modernist Prototype Chair SE20 Spectrum, 1988
By Martin Visser
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare prototype side chair designed by Martin Visser and manufactured by ’t Spectrum Bergeyk 1988
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

6 Clarice Cliff / Laura Knight CIRCUS Plates, Prototype
By Clarice Cliff
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
painted in various colors. Provenance: Christie’s, South Kensington, London, acquired in the early 1990s
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20th Century British Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Martin Visser Prototype SE20 Chair, 'T Spectrum, 1988
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very rare prototype of the SE20 chair, designed by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, the Netherlands
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-10-A Fireside chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
witness of Jeanneret's design approach. It is an early prototype and a extremly rare collector item in
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20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

McCartney 2003 Prototype LingerieLike Lace SilkChiffon Satin Black HaremPants
By Stella McCartney
Located in Chicago, IL
unreproduced hand-finished one-off prototype, British Stella McCartney debuted these jaw-dropping highly
Category

Early 2000s British Petticoats

Ladies Gerald Genta-Bvlgari Tubogas Wristwatch, Prototype Piece Unique
By Bulgari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gerald Genta / Bvlgari Tubogas wristwatch. Propably Prototype from Gerald Genta,piece unique , the
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20th Century Italian Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

BYBLOS – Y2k Vintage Beige Sleeveless Blouse with Volants - Unique Prototype
By Giorgio Facchini, Byblos
Located in Cuggiono, MI
Made in Italy during the early 2000s, this is a prototype for the yearly Spring/Summer Byblos
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Early 2000s Italian Tank Tops

1950s Prototype Sofa by the Danish Designer & Furniture Maker Svend Skipper
By Svend Skipper
Located in Handewitt, DE
Unique four-seat sofa by the Danish designer and furniture maker Svend Skipper. This prototype has
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brocade, Teak

Italian Post Modern Round Dining Table Prototype by Massimo Iosa Ghini
By Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in New York, NY
Iosa-Ghini. The table is a prototype from a small edition and a prime example of the designer's early
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Italian Unique Prototype Vase Veronese in Murano Glass by Cleto Munari, 2002
By Cleto Munari
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Post-modern Unique prototype vase Veronese in Murano glass by Cleto Munari, 2002 Vase mod
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Prototype Late 19th Century Hand Carved Toy Horse Drawn Hansom Cab, American
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a hand carved wood prototype for a toy that would have been the model for a 19th century
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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Wood

Paul Oudet 1970 Prototype Gingko Cuff Necklace in 18kt Gilt Vermeil over Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Double gingko necklace designed by Paul Oudet (1946-). A prototype sculptural cuff bracelet
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Vermeil, Silver

Paul Oudet 1970 Prototype Gingko Cuff Bracelet in 18kt Gilt Vermeil over Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Double gingko cuff designed by Paul Oudet (1946-). A prototype sculptural cuff bracelet, created
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gold, Vermeil, Silver

Early antique Russian Travelling Icon in bronze, 18th Century or earlier
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an early Russian orthodox travelling Icon, hand made of bronze, which we date to 18th
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Antique 18th Century Russian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Early Japanese Satsuma Antique Vase
By Satsuma
Located in Atlanta, GA
of Meiji period. In the form of a Classic garlic bottle whose prototype was from China, the white
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Baroque Mirror, Bologna Early 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
many years earlier. Established in the Capitoline city, the Baroque spread rapidly throughout the
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Baroque Mirror, Bologna Early 18th Century
Baroque Mirror, Bologna Early 18th Century
H 77.96 in W 76.38 in D 7.88 in
Yves Saint Laurent Early Rive Gauche Earclips
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
YSL orange and fuschia colors. The modern design with ethnic references. Excellent Condition. Early
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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal

Early Century Farmhouse Copper Gooseneck Table Reading Lamp
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Early century farmhouse prototype gooseneck table reading lamp with rare neck flex design. More
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Two Chinese Export Silver Place Card Holders by Wang Hing, Early 20th Century
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
considered prototypes for the Chinese influenced silver designs created by Tiffany & Co. in the early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Antique Early Gambling Folk Art Gaming Device, Holtz
Located in Forney, TX
spinning wheel gaming device from the late 19th / early 20th century. Believed to be a prototype or for
Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

Early Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
scroll has a prototype design and features stylized Kanji writing of the Buddhist mantra with overflowing
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Antique 1810s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Anotherview No.13, Early Summer in Portofino by Anotherview
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
+ 3 AP + 2 Prototypes Keywords: Anotherview, Window, Video Art, Portofino, Wall Art, Contemporary
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Art

Materials

Iron

Anotherview No.13, Early Summer in Portofino by Anotherview
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
+ 3 AP + 2 Prototypes Keywords: Anotherview, Window, Video Art, Portofino, Wall Art, Contemporary
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Art

Materials

Iron

Anotherview N.31, Day of Early Autumn in Piazza Duomo
By AnotherView
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and to adjust the time as preferred. Limited Edition of 10 + 3 AP + 3 Prototypes Video Length: 24
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2010s Italian Contemporary Art

Materials

Iron

Carlo Hauner Wingback Wrought Iron Lounge Chair, Brazilian Modern, Early 1950s
By Forma, Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
. Sharing some particularities with other prototypical designs from his early days in Brazil, this chair is
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Early Edition Danielle Quarante 'Albatros' Airborne France 1969 Space Age Design
By Danielle Quarante
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A beautiful original early edition "Albatros' Lounge Chair by French Female Designer Danielle
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Vintage 1960s French Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Early 19th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Bargueno Cabinet on Table Base
Located in Dallas, TX
complement any room from the living room to the study. The Bargueño or Vargueno desk prototype originated in
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Anotherview No.13, Early Summer in Portofino, Luxury Edition by Anotherview
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
+ 3 AP + 2 prototypes Each window 65”: L 39.17” x W 5.91” x H 64.37”; weight: 264,56 lbs 2 window
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Art

Materials

Iron

Early and Rare 'Pre-Production' Harry Bertoia Small Diamond Chair for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Early production small diamond chair with a very usual double wire seat configuration, the typical
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wire

Anotherview No.13, Early Summer in Portofino, Luxury Edition by Anotherview
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
+ 3 AP + 2 Prototypes Keywords: Anotherview, Video Art, Window, Wall Art, Contemporary Art
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Art

Materials

Iron

Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible pair of early production year (ideal for collectors) 'LC3' club chairs in grey
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Early 20th Century K. Petermann Leather Horse Collar Swiss Wall Mirror, 1917
Located in Roma, IT
marvellous and prototypal piece that will suit perfectly a countryside living room or entrance.
Category

20th Century Swiss Other Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

18th Century Chinese Ningxia Main Hall Carpet ( 12'8''x13'4''- 385 x 405 )
Located in New York, NY
detailed, with elements retained from much earlier prototypes. Each dog has a broad, leonine mane
Category

Antique 1720s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Early Le Corbusier LC4 Chaise Lounge Cassina Signed Nr. 737, 1960s
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, France
Rare and beautifully preserved for it age LC4 chaise longue, this a very early number 737 signed Le
Category

Mid-20th Century French Bauhaus Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Anotherview, No.31, Anotherview N.31: a Day of Early Autumn in Piazza Duomo
By AnotherView
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Prototypes Window 65”: L 35.43” x W 5.91” x H 62.01”; weight: 220.46 lbs ~ $ 31.000 Window 75”: L 40.16
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Art

Materials

Iron

Pair of Large Gilt-Bronze Mounted Sèvres-style Porcelain Vases with Pedestals
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
Pair of large gilt-bronze mounted Sèvres-style porcelain vases with pedestals French, Early 20th
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Ormolu

Framed Korean Folk Shamanistic Painting of Seven Stars
Located in Atlanta, GA
painting is of a prototype in its composition and stylization, with six stars dressed in flowing Taoist
Category

Early 20th Century Korean Folk Art Paintings and Screens

Materials

Textile

Set of Three Large Sèvres Style Porcelain Vases with Gilt Bronze Pedestals
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
Set of three large Sèvres style porcelain vases with gilt bronze pedestals. French, Early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Garniture

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu

Vase Sfumato, Cirillo Maschio, Attributed Aquamarine with Morisa Murano, 1920s
By Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
from Martinuzzi Zecchin and most likely is a prototype or a first series with the acquamarine color
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Turkish Oushak Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
managed to retain the distinctive character of the sixteenth century prototypes, continuing to reference
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860s-1900s / Sculpture Mingei Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
material is cedar wood. This wooden mould is the prototype of the Daruma doll. Many Daruma dolls were mass
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Porcelain Chinoiserie Plates with the Boy and Buffalo Pattern, Miles Mason
By Miles Mason Porcelain
Located in Downingtown, PA
rim. See the attached photos of a Chinese famille rose prototype with the same design from circa
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Korean Medicine Chest with Drawers Yakchang
Located in Atlanta, GA
drawers. The prototype was originated in China, but this piece is distinctively Korean because of the
Category

Early 20th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Nymphenburg Porcelain Tureen with Lemon
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in Lantau, HK
prototype of the 18 century silverware. Spoon opening placed on the lid German, late 19th century to
Category

Early 20th Century German Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

Nymphenburg Porcelain Tureen with Lemon
Nymphenburg Porcelain Tureen with Lemon
H 9.85 in W 14.57 in D 9.85 in
Chinese Unglazed Terracotta Rice Jar, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Based on prototypes fired in ancient Chinese kilns, this jar's perfect proportions haven't changed
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Jars

Materials

Terracotta

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Early Prototype For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal early prototype for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and fabric, every early prototype was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an early prototype, we have 489 options in-stock, while there are 87 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the early prototype you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An early prototype is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger and Cassina each produced at least one beautiful early prototype that is worth considering.

How Much is a Early Prototype?

The average selling price for an early prototype at 1stDibs is $5,218, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $438,849 for the highest priced.