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Antique Flower Press Box, English, Beech, Cast Iron, Hobby Case, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique flower press box. An English, beech and cast iron hobby case dating to the
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Decorative Boxes

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Iron

19th Century, Dutch Colonial Satinwood and Ebony Linen Press
Located in Southampton, NY
in Sri Lanka, as seen in the ebony flower motif. The linen press opens to a solid ebony shelf, with
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Linen Presses

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Ebony, Satinwood

Heavy Antique Book Press, English Cast Iron, Bronze, Industrial Binder, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb antique book press. An English, cast iron industrial binder or flower press dating
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze, Iron

Antique Tabletop Press, English, Cast Iron, Rotary, Flower Pressing, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tabletop press. An English, cast iron rotary flower pressing machine, dating to
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Iron

Flowers and Faces by H.E. Bates & John Nash / Golden Cockerel Press
Located in Middletown, NY
A lovely SIGNED LIMITED EDITION by the GOLDEN COCKEREL PRESS Bates, H.E. / John Nash ill. Flowers
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Mid-20th Century English Books

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Paper

Fine Persian Qum Carpet with Red, Light Blue, Light Green, Navy and Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
its body. The red field plays host to a delightful display of winding flowers that press upon the
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Vintage 1940s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

The New Clay Techniques and Approaches to Jewelry Making, book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
world much further than pictured in the book. By Nan Roche Flower Valley Press, 1991 - Crafts
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20th Century American American Classical Books

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Paper

Recent Sales

Early 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood & Painted Flower Press
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The two carved and turned wooden 'bolts' and 'nuts' secure the carved upper plate to the lower plate or base. The upper plate has a small painting entitled 'The Defence of Saragossa ...
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Antique Early 19th Century European Regency Painted Furniture

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Mahogany

Botanical: Pair of Pomona Britannica Fruit Engravings: Peaches, Pears
By George Brookshaw
Located in Florham Park, NJ
.” Reference: Great Flower Books: 1700-1900. Sitwell. Atlantic Monthly Press. New York, 1990
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Antique 19th Century Prints

Botanical Fruit, Oranges
By Johann Wilhelm Weinmann
Located in Florham Park, NJ
. Atlantic Monthly Press. NY, 1990. Flower & Fruit Prints. Dunthorne. Da Capo Press
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Prints

Botanicals: Lemons
By Johann Christoph Volkamer
Located in Florham Park, NJ
. Atlantic Monthly Press. NY, 1990. Flower & Fruit Prints. Dunthorne. Da Capo Press
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Prints

Botanicals:  Lemons
H 21.5 in W 17 in
Midsummer Bloom Rug by Mimmi Blomqvist, Knotted, 100% New Zealand Wool 300x375cm
By Urban Rug Co.
Located in London, GB
. This stunning piece is inspired by Mimmi's own pressed flower artwork, creating a Minimalist floral
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Victorian Wood and Needlepoint Flower Press
Located in Spencertown, NY
A victorian wood and needlepoint flower press.
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Country More Desk Accessories

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Fruitwood

Antique Tabletop Flower Press, English, Cast Iron, Rotary, Book, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tabletop flower press. An English, cast iron rotary book pressing machine
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Iron

Heavy Antique Book Press, English, Cast Iron, Binding, Flower Pressing, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a heavy antique book press. An English, cast iron binding or flower pressing device, dating
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Flower or Book Press on Original Mahogany Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A 19th century, cast iron flower or book press, on original mahogany table This is an attractive
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Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial Scientific Instruments

Art Nouveau Mahogany Pedestal, Austria, circa 1900
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
front depicting a torch with flower tendrils. The original green press glass on top saves the
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Pedestals

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Brass

Small Antique Brass Book Binding Press or Flower Presser, Circa 1900, Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish flower and book binding press in brass and steel. This amazing desk version of a presser was
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Early 20th Century Danish Industrial Paperweights

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Brass, Steel

Late 19th Century Mahogany Book Press, English
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Late 19th century mahogany book press, English Mid-late 19th century mahogany book or flower press
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Books

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Mahogany

Vintage cast iron Book Press
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful cast iron book press - press flowers, imPRESS your friends - or smash something you are
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Antique 19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Vintage cast iron Book Press
Vintage cast iron Book Press
H 14.5 in W 17 in D 11 in
Antique Creamware Wall Hanging Flower Holder
By Thomas Whieldon Pottery
Located in Katonah, NY
was press molded, made in the form of a flower face mask wearing a garland of leaves and branches and
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Romantic Ceramics

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Creamware

FLOWER or BOOK PRESS - Polished Steel and Mahogany C1870
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is an unusual small 'Flower or Book Press' made from steel that has been highly
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Antique 19th Century English Pedestals

Materials

Steel

Reply Pineapple
By Brookshaw
Located in Florham Park, NJ
ignorant pretensions.” Reference: Great Flower Books: 1700-1900. Sitwell. Atlantic Monthly Press. New
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Antique 19th Century British Prints

Reply Pineapple
H 36 in W 32.5 in D 2 in
Plate LXIV Scarlet Fleshed Romana Melon
By George Brookshaw
Located in Florham Park, NJ
ignorant pretensions.” Reference: Great Flower Books: 1700-1900. Sitwell. Atlantic Monthly Press. New
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Antique 19th Century British Prints

Elebore Oiellet
Located in Florham Park, NJ
. Stearn, Redoute’s Fairest Flowers. Prentice Hall Press, 1987.
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Antique 19th Century French Prints

Elebore Oiellet
H 24.75 in W 21.75 in
Anemone Simple, Anemone Simplex
Located in Florham Park, NJ
. Stearn, Redoute’s Fairest Flowers. Prentice Hall Press, 1987.
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Antique 19th Century French Prints

Anemone Simple, Anemone Simplex
H 24.75 in W 21.75 in
Pair of Roses By Redoute, Paris 1824.
By Pierre-Joseph Redouté
Located in Florham Park, NJ
/> Redoute’s Roses. Wellfleet Press. New Jersey, 1990. Flower & Fruit Prints. Dunthorne. USA, 1938
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Antique 19th Century French Prints

French Millinery Silk Leaf Flower Iron Mold Press, Early 1900s
Located in Austin, TX
iron press fits into its brass mold, a turned wooden handle connects to the press by a metal rod. The
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Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments

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Brass, Iron

Midsummer Bloom Rug by Mimmi Blomqvist, Knotted, 100% New Zealand Wool 100x125cm
By Urban Rug Co.
Located in London, GB
Bloom invites you to experience the beauty of her flower press artwork, frozen in time, seamlessly
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

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A reclaimed 1970s Iron explosion proof pendant with copper shade and was originally used in passageways on cargo ships and super tankers. The cantilever is formed from 22mm copper...
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Custom-Crafted Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Gate with Stylized Flower
By Ron Moore
Located in San Francisco, CA
A custom-crafted Art Nouveau style wrought iron gate with stylized flower; of assymetrical form with a lively floral head emanating from one corner; with artist's initials 'RSM'.
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Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches

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Galvanized Metal and Glass Outdoor Wall Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant form with two swinging glass doors and painted back plate. Made in italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

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English Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedroom Suite Attributed to H & L Epstein
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Glasgow, GB
An English Art Deco four-piece burr walnut and rosewood crossbanded bedroom suite attributed to H & L Epstein and dating to circa 1925. Typically stylish and of superb quality it com...
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Bedroom Sets

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Antique The Fables Book, Historic Literature, English, Illustrated, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb antique edition of 'The Fables' by Jean de La Fontaine, translated into English verse by Walter Thornbury and illustrated throughout by Gustave Doré. A fine, intact ...
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Books

Materials

Paper

Midcentury Modern Unique Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique bar cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, in a strikingly decorative design with elegant details. Made from mahogany with floral motif inlays in birch and rosewood. Lighting inside. M...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Mahogany

Italian Renaissance Style Set Dining Room 16 Pieces Walnut Hand-Carved
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FQ58 Period: 19th century Style: Renaissance Dining room of the School of Arts in Monza, 19th century, walnut hand-carved consists of: sideboard showcase with leaded cathedra...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Dining Room Sets

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Leather, Glass, Walnut

Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
Very rare if not unique cabinet designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, from the "Caesar" series. Circa 1933. Stained birch. Rich decorated hand carved flamed birch doors panels. Original fin...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Birch

Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth
Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth
$60,000
H 63 in W 58 in D 24 in
Egyptian Carved Sarcophagus Figure
Located in Queens, NY
Egyptian carved and painted life size sarcophagus figure (19/20th Cent)
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Egyptian Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Egyptian Carved Sarcophagus Figure
Egyptian Carved Sarcophagus Figure
$16,500
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This fine Roman marble head fragment, with broad nose, soft lips, and bearded chin, captures the likeness of one of the most important playwrights of all time. Skilfully carved, it p...
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Roman Marble Head Fragment
Roman Marble Head Fragment
$46,000
H 6.3 in W 7 in D 4 in
19th Century British Ceylonese Handblown Etched ‘Glow Lamp’ Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century British Ceylonese handblown etched ‘Glow Lamp’ bell jar lantern. These lanterns were handblown in Sri Lanka for the British expats. They were referred to as 'glow lamps'...
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Italy Baroque Massive Hend Carved Walnut Bedroom Set
By Cucchi & Sola Ammobiliamenti Torino 1
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Complete bedroom late 19th century superb Piedmontese Baroque massive with beautifully carved floral motifs walnut. (Eclectic style) with wardrobe, pair of twin beds with nets, drawe...
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Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Revival Bedroom Sets

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Walnut

Italy Baroque Massive Hend Carved Walnut Bedroom Set
Italy Baroque Massive Hend Carved Walnut Bedroom Set
$52,603 / set
H 118.12 in W 118.12 in D 118.12 in
Chippewa Pictorial Bark Canoe
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Chippewa pictorial canoe. Fully slated, having four grouse, four rabbits and leaf design. Bark varies in color from a light tan to a mid-tone brown. Circa 1930. Minor damage to one r...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Objects

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Chippewa Pictorial Bark Canoe
Chippewa Pictorial Bark Canoe
$4,600
H 41 in W 10 in D 5 in
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Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An extraordinary American empire four-poster bed in cherry wood from the Philadelphia area that appears in the book, Philadelphia Empire Furniture by Boor. Features an elaborate seri...
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Antique 1820s American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Cherry, Poplar

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Flower Press For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal flower press for your home. Frequently made of metal, fabric and steel, every flower press was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a flower press, we have 47 options in-stock, while there are 30 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer flower press, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A flower press is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, Art Nouveau and neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one flower press that is appealing in its simplicity, but Nika Zupanc, Tiffany Studios and Minton produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Flower Press?

Prices for a flower press start at $49 and top out at $155,140 with the average selling for $2,073.