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Welmar Painted Upright Piano
Welmar Painted Upright Piano

Welmar Painted Upright Piano

By Welmar

Located in Bath, GB

It has been refinished in the contemporary tone of ‘Plummett’ Farrow and ball paint.

Category

Late 20th Century Musical Instruments

Materials

Paint

Two Benches in Painted Wood
Two Benches in Painted Wood

Two Benches in Painted Wood

Unavailable|$2,248 / set

Two Benches in Painted Wood

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

They are repainted in a special outdoor Farrow and Ball red paint.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Benches

Materials

Wood

Wicker Table
Wicker Table

Wicker Table

Unavailable|$2,950

Wicker Table

Located in Culver City, CA

This beautiful wicker table from the 1920s has an unusual shaped oak top and shelf and has been re-painted with Farrow and ball paint. The piece has nice woven details and capped met...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tables

Materials

Metal

Bar Harbor Wicker Sofa
Bar Harbor Wicker Sofa

Bar Harbor Wicker Sofa

Unavailable|$3,850

Bar Harbor Wicker Sofa

Located in Culver City, CA

The piece has been recently re-painted with Farrow and Ball paint.   

Category

Vintage 1920s American Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Paint

1920s Wicker Armchair
1920s Wicker Armchair

1920s Wicker Armchair

Unavailable|$1,940

1920s Wicker Armchair

Located in Culver City, CA

The piece has been recently re-painted with farrow and ball paint.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Country Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wicker

Folk Art Classical Stand with Drawer
Folk Art Classical Stand with Drawer

Folk Art Classical Stand with Drawer

Located in Woodstock, NY

Hand made, with wooden pegs, and mortise and tenons, typical of the period. Newly painted with Farrow and Ball's St. Giles blue and white gloss finish.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Regency Painted Furniture

Baker's Table Workbench Kitchen Island Kitchen Table
Baker's Table Workbench Kitchen Island Kitchen Table

Baker's Table Workbench Kitchen Island Kitchen Table

Located in Culverthorpe, Lincs

We have incorporated an original pale hardwood top, drawer and potting boards into a new frame and painted it in Farrow and Ball's Lamproom grey. The result is an incredibly authenti...

Category

2010s English Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Antelope Canyon Mist Natural Organic Rectangle Area Rug Standard Size
Antelope Canyon Mist Natural Organic Rectangle Area Rug Standard Size

Antelope Canyon Mist Natural Organic Rectangle Area Rug Standard Size

By Sonya Winner

Located in London, GB

The design is created in a careful balance of warm greys and satin whites which create a peaceful, sophisticated atmosphere. Inspired by Farrow and Ball’s rich whites and greys such ...

Category

2010s British Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

SURGE: framed 3-D shoal of robust reflective paper-based mackerel fish
SURGE: framed 3-D shoal of robust reflective paper-based mackerel fish

SURGE: framed 3-D shoal of robust reflective paper-based mackerel fish

By Daniel Byrne

Located in Blandford Forum, Dorset

Surge is presented within a premium frame with bevelled inner edge, finished in farrow and ball off-black, and employing true view glass which ensures that while the artwork is prote...

Category

2010s British Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Silver Ocean - a light reflective framed shellwork of impressive size
Silver Ocean - a light reflective framed shellwork of impressive size

Silver Ocean - a light reflective framed shellwork of impressive size

By Blott Kerr-Wilson

Located in Blandford Forum, Dorset

The frame here is painted in Farrow and Ball 'Inchyra Blue - no 289' but the frame available for a bespoke order can be painted any colour to suit your interior.

Category

2010s British Decorative Art

Materials

Shell

SURGE - A three dimensional art work of pinned metallic mackerel
SURGE - A three dimensional art work of pinned metallic mackerel

SURGE - A three dimensional art work of pinned metallic mackerel

By Daniel Byrne

Located in Shaftesbury, Dorset

SURGE is presented within a frame with beveled inner edge, finished in Farrow & Ball Off-Black, and employing Trueview glass which ensures that while the artwork is protected the vie...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Paper

Vintage Style Painted Pine Shop Counter
Vintage Style Painted Pine Shop Counter

Vintage Style Painted Pine Shop Counter

Located in Culverthorpe, Lincs

The counter has been painted in Farrow and Ball Estate Eggshell paint and distressed to give an authentic look.

Category

2010s English Victorian Dressers

Materials

Pine

Farrow and Ball “Brinjal” Gloss Lacquered Drexel 9 Drawer Dresser
Farrow and Ball “Brinjal” Gloss Lacquered Drexel 9 Drawer Dresser

Farrow and Ball “Brinjal” Gloss Lacquered Drexel 9 Drawer Dresser

By Drexel

Located in Charleston, SC

Brinjal by Farrow and Ball “This glamorous tone takes its name from the beautiful shiny skin of the aubergine or eggplant.”

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Leaf Design Lacquered Cocktail Table
Leaf Design Lacquered Cocktail Table

Leaf Design Lacquered Cocktail Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lacquered coffee table, restored finish in farrow and ball "Strong White", highly polished. The brass base is original, recessed base does have some signs of oxidation.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Set of Five Super Stylish Dining Chairs
Set of Five Super Stylish Dining Chairs

Set of Five Super Stylish Dining Chairs

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Five Baker chairs from the 1960s with smashing Jim Thompson fabric and shiny lacquered wood in a taupe farrow and ball paint.  

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

Large grey lacquered Secretary desk / python interior
Large grey lacquered Secretary desk / python interior

Large grey lacquered Secretary desk / python interior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This very large secretary has been lacquered in Farrow and Ball "Down Pipe" - interior is upholstered in faux python.

Materials

Metal

1970’s Campaign Dresser Newly Lacquered in Hague Blue
1970’s Campaign Dresser Newly Lacquered in Hague Blue

1970’s Campaign Dresser Newly Lacquered in Hague Blue

By Henredon

Located in Charleston, SC

Just in from our workshop, is a 1970’s Henredon Scene I style dresser that has been carefully restored and lacquered in gloss “Hague Blue” by Farrow and Ball. Beautiful and classic ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Campaign Dressers

Materials

Brass

1960s Italian Reading Lamp in the Manner of Tommaso Barbi
1960s Italian Reading Lamp in the Manner of Tommaso Barbi

1960s Italian Reading Lamp in the Manner of Tommaso Barbi

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Charleston, SC

The porcelain shade reminds me of Farrow and Ball “Setting Plaster”, being a timeless neutral.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set of Eight Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs

Located in East Hampton, NY

Painted in off-white Farrow and Ball, color "Clunch." Only one chair is upholstered in fabric shown on picture.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

1970’s Campaign Dresser Newly Lacquered in Hague Blue
1970’s Campaign Dresser Newly Lacquered in Hague Blue

1970’s Campaign Dresser Newly Lacquered in Hague Blue

By Henredon

Located in Charleston, SC

Just in from our workshop, is a 1970’s Henredon Scene I style dresser that has been carefully restored and lacquered in gloss “Hague Blue” by Farrow and Ball. Beautiful and classic b...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Campaign Dressers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury Lacquered Chests
Pair of Midcentury Lacquered Chests

Pair of Midcentury Lacquered Chests

By American of Martinsville

Located in Pasadena, CA

The chests are in excellent condition and newly lacquered on all surfaces in Farrow and Ball "Wimborne White". Great palm beach style.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rully by Afsoon Thayer
Rully by Afsoon Thayer

Rully by Afsoon Thayer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Flower motif painted with Farrow and ball and gold leaf on an original 1800s Napoleon III French Republic legal document.

Category

2010s American Paintings

Materials

Plexiglass, Walnut, Paint, Paper

Dis-le-moi by Afsoon Thayer
Dis-le-moi by Afsoon Thayer

Dis-le-moi by Afsoon Thayer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Flower motif painted with Farrow and ball and gold leaf on an original 1800s Napoleon III French Republic legal document.

Category

2010s American Paintings

Materials

Plexiglass, Walnut, Paint, Paper

Mon Tresor by Afsoon Thayer
Mon Tresor by Afsoon Thayer

Mon Tresor by Afsoon Thayer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Flower motif painted with Farrow and ball and gold leaf on an original 1800s Napoleon III French Republic legal document.

Category

2010s American Paintings

Materials

Plexiglass, Walnut, Paint, Paper

Beaute by Afsoon Thayer
Beaute by Afsoon Thayer

Beaute by Afsoon Thayer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Flower motif painted with Farrow and ball and gold leaf on an original 1800s Napoleon III French Republic legal document.

Category

2010s American Paintings

Materials

Plexiglass, Walnut, Paint, Paper

Antico Bunny by Afsoon Thayer
Antico Bunny by Afsoon Thayer

Antico Bunny by Afsoon Thayer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bunny motif painted with Farrow and Ball paint, pastel, and gold leaf on a ledger from a general store account book from England, 1800's.

Category

2010s American Paintings

Materials

Plexiglass, Walnut, Paint, Paper

Rose Bunny by Afsoon Thayer
Rose Bunny by Afsoon Thayer

Rose Bunny by Afsoon Thayer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bunny motif painted with Farrow and Ball paint, pastel, and gold leaf on a ledger from a general store account book from England, 1800's.

Category

2010s American Paintings

Materials

Plexiglass, Walnut, Paint, Paper

Rose Mist by Afsoon Thayer
Rose Mist by Afsoon Thayer

Rose Mist by Afsoon Thayer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Flower motif painted with Farrow and Ball paint, pastel, and gold leaf on a ledger from a general store account book from England, 1800's.

Category

2010s American Paintings

Materials

Plexiglass, Walnut, Paint, Paper

May by Afsoon Thayer
May by Afsoon Thayer

May by Afsoon Thayer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Flower motif painted with Farrow and Ball paint, pastel, and gold leaf on a ledger from a general store account book from England, 1800's.

Category

2010s American Paintings

Materials

Plexiglass, Walnut, Paint, Paper

Maman by Afsoon Thayer
Maman by Afsoon Thayer

Maman by Afsoon Thayer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Flower motif painted with Farrow and Ball paint, pastel, and gold leaf on a ledger from a general store account book from England, 1800's.

Category

2010s American Paintings

Materials

Plexiglass, Walnut, Paint, Paper

Emerson by Afsoon Thayer
Emerson by Afsoon Thayer

Emerson by Afsoon Thayer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Flower motif painted with Farrow and Ball paint, pastel, and gold leaf on a ledger from a general store account book from England, 1800's.

Category

2010s American Paintings

Materials

Plexiglass, Walnut, Paint, Paper

Layla by Afsoon Thayer
Layla by Afsoon Thayer

Layla by Afsoon Thayer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Flower motif painted with Farrow and Ball paint, pastel, and gold leaf on a ledger from a general store account book from England, 1800's.

Category

2010s American Paintings

Materials

Plexiglass, Walnut, Paint, Paper

Diana by Afsoon Thayer
Diana by Afsoon Thayer

Diana by Afsoon Thayer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Flower motif painted with Farrow and Ball paint, pastel, and gold leaf on a ledger from a general store account book from England, 1800's.

Category

2010s American Paintings

Materials

Plexiglass, Walnut, Paint, Paper

Harper by Afsoon Thayer
Harper by Afsoon Thayer

Harper by Afsoon Thayer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Flower motif painted with Farrow and Ball paint, pastel, and gold leaf on a ledger from a general store account book from England, 1800's.

Category

2010s American Paintings

Materials

Plexiglass, Walnut, Paint, Paper

You Go Before Me, landscape art , purple, brown and green painting
You Go Before Me, landscape art , purple, brown and green painting

You Go Before Me, landscape art , purple, brown and green painting

By Sarah Ollerenshaw

Located in Deddington, GB

Sarah Ollerenshaw ‘You Go Before Me’ Acrylic on board and float mounted in a flat contemporary frame (painted ‘Strong White by Farrow and Ball) and ready to hang 90 x 50cm Framed siz...

Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Vintage Sligh Mid-Century Hague Blue Lacquered bachelors Chests/Nightstands
Vintage Sligh Mid-Century Hague Blue Lacquered bachelors Chests/Nightstands

Vintage Sligh Mid-Century Hague Blue Lacquered bachelors Chests/Nightstands

By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.

Located in Charleston, SC

Color matched and lacquered in gloss “Hague Blue” by Farrow and Ball. Dovetailed construction. Dimension 30"W × 21"D × 30"H.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

High Gloss Blue Black Iron Garden Chairs with Zebra Hide Cushions
High Gloss Blue Black Iron Garden Chairs with Zebra Hide Cushions

High Gloss Blue Black Iron Garden Chairs with Zebra Hide Cushions

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

Professionally painted with farrow and ball blue black no. 95, the chairs have an amazing saturated tone of sophistication.

Category

20th Century Armchairs

French 'IHS' Embroidered Religious Panel
French 'IHS' Embroidered Religious Panel

French 'IHS' Embroidered Religious Panel

Located in Hastings, GB

The wooden frame is painted with farrow and ball 'Stoney Ground' the embroidery has an acrylic faux glass front panel, making shipping no problem.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Cotton

Swedish Gustavian White Extendable Dining Table, mid 20th Century 8 10  seater
Swedish Gustavian White Extendable Dining Table, mid 20th Century 8 10  seater

Swedish Gustavian White Extendable Dining Table, mid 20th Century 8 10 seater

Located in Lewes, England

Probable mid-20th century and in good condition - we have repainted it by hand in farrow and ball strong white It has the Classic Gustavian fluted legs and rosettes and unusually eg...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch

Swedish Gustavian Extendable Dining Table Swedish, White , Early 20th Century
Swedish Gustavian Extendable Dining Table Swedish, White , Early 20th Century

Swedish Gustavian Extendable Dining Table Swedish, White , Early 20th Century

Located in Lewes, England

It has been repainted by hand in farrow and ball Lime White no 1 and looks fantastic The construction is very solid so it is great for everyday use and the extension sliders will ...

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch

Swedish Gustavian Extendable Dining Table Mid-20th Century 8 10-Seat
Swedish Gustavian Extendable Dining Table Mid-20th Century 8 10-Seat

Swedish Gustavian Extendable Dining Table Mid-20th Century 8 10-Seat

Located in Lewes, England

Probable mid/later 20th century and in good structural condition - It has been repainted in Farrow and ball wevet by hand. It has the Classic Gustavian fluted legs and rosettes and ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch

Swedish Gustavian Extendable Dining Table Mid-20th Century 8 10-Seat
Swedish Gustavian Extendable Dining Table Mid-20th Century 8 10-Seat

Swedish Gustavian Extendable Dining Table Mid-20th Century 8 10-Seat

Located in Lewes, England

Probable mid/later 20th century and in good structural condition - It has been repainted in Farrow and ball wevet by hand. It has the Classic Gustavian fluted legs and rosettes and ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch

Swedish Gustavian Extendable Dining Table Mid-20th Century 8 10-Seat
Swedish Gustavian Extendable Dining Table Mid-20th Century 8 10-Seat

Swedish Gustavian Extendable Dining Table Mid-20th Century 8 10-Seat

Located in Lewes, England

Probable mid/later 20th century and in good structural condition - It has been repainted in Farrow and ball wevet by hand. It has the Classic Gustavian fluted legs and rosettes and ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch

Set of 4 Vintage Painted Scroll Arm Chairs
Set of 4 Vintage Painted Scroll Arm Chairs

Set of 4 Vintage Painted Scroll Arm Chairs

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

The frame has been recently painted with Farrow & Ball Mouse's Back and features shaped backs, scrolling arms, and bowed front legs.

Category

20th Century French Other Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Art Deco Green Tourbillon BP 4808 Farrow and Ball Hand-Printed Wallpaper, UK
Art Deco Green Tourbillon BP 4808 Farrow and Ball Hand-Printed Wallpaper, UK

Art Deco Green Tourbillon BP 4808 Farrow and Ball Hand-Printed Wallpaper, UK

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Art Deco green Tourbillon BP 4808 farrow and ball hand-printed wallpaper, UK. Custom printed by hand in Dorset, England.

Category

Late 20th Century English Art Deco Wallpaper

Materials

Paint, Paper

Pair of 1950s Paul Frankl Nightstands Lacquered in Farrow & Ball Pavilion Grey
Pair of 1950s Paul Frankl Nightstands Lacquered in Farrow & Ball Pavilion Grey

Pair of 1950s Paul Frankl Nightstands Lacquered in Farrow & Ball Pavilion Grey

By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl

Located in Saint Louis, MO

And here we have a lovely pair of Paul Frankl Farrow and Ball Pavilion Grey lacquered nightstands from Frankl's Debonair collection for Johnson Furniture, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hollywood Regency Chairs with Yellow Tropical Florals and Fauna
Vintage Hollywood Regency Chairs with Yellow Tropical Florals and Fauna

Vintage Hollywood Regency Chairs with Yellow Tropical Florals and Fauna

Located in Greenwich, CT

This pair of vintage Hollywood Regency chairs have been newly lacquered in farrow and ball pitch blue and upholstered in Jim Thompson's Amazonia / Lemon Verbena fabric.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Antique French Empire Bookcase Époque from 1800s Restored, Silver Plated Trim
Antique French Empire Bookcase Époque from 1800s Restored, Silver Plated Trim

Antique French Empire Bookcase Époque from 1800s Restored, Silver Plated Trim

Located in Highwood, IL

Our antique French bookcase has been freshly painted in Farrow and Ball’s Railing, while the interior was finished in Farrow and Ball’s Ammonite.

Category

Antique 1820s French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Harlequin Painted Italian Cupboard
Harlequin Painted Italian Cupboard

Harlequin Painted Italian Cupboard

Located in Cirencester, GB

The green is 'Bancha' by Farrow and Ball paints. Originally dating from mid 19th Century, the cupboard retains its elegant shape and timeless character, while the updated paintwork ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Country Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Antique French 'IHS' Embroidered Religious Panel in Gold Thread
Antique French 'IHS' Embroidered Religious Panel in Gold Thread

Antique French 'IHS' Embroidered Religious Panel in Gold Thread

Located in Hastings, GB

The wooden frame is painted with farrow and ball 'Stoney Ground' the embroidery has an acrylic faux glass front panel, making shipping no problem.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Tapestries

Materials

Gold

Pollack Purple Velvet Slipper Chairs Newly Restored, circa 1950
Pollack Purple Velvet Slipper Chairs Newly Restored, circa 1950

Pollack Purple Velvet Slipper Chairs Newly Restored, circa 1950

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This duo have been recently reupholstered in an opulent high-end velvet in a deep purple from Pollack and the frame has been newly refinished in Farrow and Ball's Ammonite, a fresh g...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Japanese Meiji Embroidered Lions Wall Hanging
Japanese Meiji Embroidered Lions Wall Hanging

Japanese Meiji Embroidered Lions Wall Hanging

Located in Hastings, GB

A large Japanese Meiji embroidered wall hanging of a lion and lioness Meiji Era 1868-1912, late 19th-early 20th century Woven in different shades of green, brown, yellow, white and...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

Materials

Fabric

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Find many varieties of an authentic farrow and ball available at 1stDibs. A farrow and ball — often made from wood, paint and softwood — can elevate any home. There are 81 variations of the antique or vintage farrow and ball you’re looking for, while we also have 14 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the farrow and ball you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A farrow and ball, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Testatonda, Brian D. Coleman and Daniel Byrne each produced at least one beautiful farrow and ball that is worth considering.

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