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Wood Finials
Wood Finials

Wood Finials

$1,975 / set

Wood Finials

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carved from solid oak, this pair of Gothic spire finials features pointed arches, quatrefoil cutouts, and dramatic stylized foliage that climbs vertically with architectural precisio...

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Early 1900s English Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Wood

Regency Silver Plated Toasted Cheese Dish by Matthew Boulton
Regency Silver Plated Toasted Cheese Dish by Matthew Boulton

Regency Silver Plated Toasted Cheese Dish by Matthew Boulton

Located in Essex, MA

Typical form rectangular with hinged removable domed lid with engraved crest and cast loop finial, wood handle unscrews expose fill hole for hot water to be poured into conforming di...

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1810s English Regency Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Other

Carved Gilt-Wood Sunflower Finial Ornament
Carved Gilt-Wood Sunflower Finial Ornament

Carved Gilt-Wood Sunflower Finial Ornament

Located in New York, NY

Carved gilt-wood sunflower finial ornament. Gilt carved and gesso sunflower decoration issuing from round neoclassical base.

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Early 20th Century European Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century Spanish Decorative Finial Carved in Wood
18th Century Spanish Decorative Finial Carved in Wood

18th Century Spanish Decorative Finial Carved in Wood

Located in Marbella, ES

18th Century Spanish Decorative Finial Carved in Wood

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18th Century Spanish Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Gold

18th Century Spanish Decorative Finial Carved in Wood
18th Century Spanish Decorative Finial Carved in Wood

18th Century Spanish Decorative Finial Carved in Wood

Located in Marbella, ES

18th Century Spanish Decorative Finial Carved in Wood

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Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Zinc Flame Finials on Distressed Wood Bases
19th Century Italian Zinc Flame Finials on Distressed Wood Bases

19th Century Italian Zinc Flame Finials on Distressed Wood Bases

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pair of 19th-century finials features sculptural flame motifs cast in metal, likely zinc, known for its durability and weather resistance. Each flame form rises organically with...

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19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Zinc

Italian 19th C. Carved-Wood Urn with Fire Finial, Standing
Italian 19th C. Carved-Wood Urn with Fire Finial, Standing

Italian 19th C. Carved-Wood Urn with Fire Finial, Standing

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian carved-wood finial from the 19th century. This antique finial from Italy, standing approximately 2.75 feet in height, has an urn-shaped center carved with thickly reeded p...

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19th Century Italian Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair Bronze Finial Bookends Set on Wood Block
Antique Pair Bronze Finial Bookends Set on Wood Block

Antique Pair Bronze Finial Bookends Set on Wood Block

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1192 Pair cast bronze finials bookends (1920's) later set on a wood block.

Category

1920s Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Bronze

Quatre importants termes, fin XVIIe - XVIIIe siècle, Flandres
Quatre importants termes, fin XVIIe - XVIIIe siècle, Flandres

Quatre importants termes, fin XVIIe - XVIIIe siècle, Flandres

Located in PARIS, FR

Suite de quatre importants termes en bois sculpté relaqué gris représentants des hommes drapés à la taille, aux bustes dénudés soutenant sur leurs têtes des putti. Par paire, deux te...

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Late 17th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Wood

Italian, Giltwood Finials
Italian, Giltwood Finials

Italian, Giltwood Finials

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A dramatic pair of hand-carved, gessoed and 22k gold gilded, urn-form balustrade finials surmounted by flame forms. Each on a tapered foot with a pearl relief embellishment.

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1870s Italian Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Art Deco Silver-Plated Lidded Sugar Bowl with Wood Finial, circa 1930s
Art Deco Silver-Plated Lidded Sugar Bowl with Wood Finial, circa 1930s

Art Deco Silver-Plated Lidded Sugar Bowl with Wood Finial, circa 1930s

Located in Las Vegas, NV

The form is accented with subtle machine-turned bands near the rim and base and retains its original domed lid topped with a turned wood finial. The interior retains a light gilt wa...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Enormous Decorative Architectural Finial
Enormous Decorative Architectural Finial

Enormous Decorative Architectural Finial

Located in Chireno, TX

Enormous decorative architectural finial in early white paint, circa 1840-1880 (Look at last picture for idea of scale).

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Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Hand-Turned Olive Wood Plate Rack with Finial Detailing, 19th Century
Antique Hand-Turned Olive Wood Plate Rack with Finial Detailing, 19th Century

Antique Hand-Turned Olive Wood Plate Rack with Finial Detailing, 19th Century

Located in Northport, MI

This sculptural piece features a rhythmic arrangement of finely lathe-turned rods adorned with decorative rings and notched bands, all contained within a rectilinear frame capped by ...

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Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Wood, Olive

Edwardian Period Sterling Silver Round Wood-Backed Picture Frame With Bow Finial
Edwardian Period Sterling Silver Round Wood-Backed Picture Frame With Bow Finial

Edwardian Period Sterling Silver Round Wood-Backed Picture Frame With Bow Finial

By Charles S. Green & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian Period, sterling silver, round picture frame, having a wood back and a bow finial, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1914, Charles S.

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1910s English Edwardian Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Carved Wood Fruit Basket Finial Urns
Pair Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Carved Wood Fruit Basket Finial Urns

Pair Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Carved Wood Fruit Basket Finial Urns

Located in Litchfield, CT

Pair antique 18th century French Louis XVI carved wood fruit basket finial urns. Originally part of an architectural decorative scheme.

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Wood

Pair Hand Carved Wood Finials Vase Shape Centerpiece Urns Antiques Los Angeles
Pair Hand Carved Wood Finials Vase Shape Centerpiece Urns Antiques Los Angeles

Pair Hand Carved Wood Finials Vase Shape Centerpiece Urns Antiques Los Angeles

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Pair Hand Carved Wood Finials Vase Shape Centerpiece Urns Antiques Los Angeles.

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

19th Century Weathered Finial
19th Century Weathered Finial

19th Century Weathered Finial

$1,600Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Weathered Finial

Located in Houston, TX

19th century carved weathered finial from a French building. Wonderful shape and proportions.

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19th Century French Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Wood

Paire de têtes de marionnettes chinoises sculptées et peintes fin 19ème siècle
Paire de têtes de marionnettes chinoises sculptées et peintes fin 19ème siècle

Paire de têtes de marionnettes chinoises sculptées et peintes fin 19ème siècle

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Paire de têtes de marionnettes chinoises issues de la province de Fujian d'époque fin dynastie Quing. Ces sculptures expressives en bois polychrome proviennent du théâtre de marionne...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Steel

Pair Table Lamps Antique Venetian Carved Wood Urns Gilt Green / Shades & Finial
Pair Table Lamps Antique Venetian Carved Wood Urns Gilt Green / Shades & Finial

Pair Table Lamps Antique Venetian Carved Wood Urns Gilt Green / Shades & Finial

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Pair table lamps antique Venetian carved wood urns gilt green / shades & finial . Elegant and rare Italian pair 18th century carved wood silvered and polychrome Venetian urns mad...

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18th Century Italian Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

Pair American Carved Urn Finials
Pair American Carved Urn Finials

Pair American Carved Urn Finials

Located in New York, NY

Pair American carved urn finials. Pair antique American carved and painted architectural wood finials of elegant urn form shape with knopf lids on original wood bases.

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1880s American Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Wood

Antique Gold Leaf Finial
Antique Gold Leaf Finial

Antique Gold Leaf Finial

Located in Houston, TX

This beautifully aged gold leafed finial in the traditional shape of a cone would beautifully compliment any mantel or desk. This architectural element could also hang on a wall as a...

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19th Century French Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Gold Leaf

17th Century Chinese Bronze Censer & Cover with Jade Finial Top and Wood Base
17th Century Chinese Bronze Censer & Cover with Jade Finial Top and Wood Base

17th Century Chinese Bronze Censer & Cover with Jade Finial Top and Wood Base

Located in New York, NY

A Fantastic and Rare 17th century Chinese Patinated Bronze Censer & Cover with Jade Finial Top and Wood Base. The body of this censor is intricately decorated with Archaistic decorat...

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1690s Chinese Qing Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Bronze

Dutch Colonial Wood and Rattan Lounge Chair with Slanted Back and Carved Finials
Dutch Colonial Wood and Rattan Lounge Chair with Slanted Back and Carved Finials

Dutch Colonial Wood and Rattan Lounge Chair with Slanted Back and Carved Finials

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Dutch Colonial wooden lounge chair from the early 20th century with slanted rattan back, long arms, carved diamond motifs on the knees and turned legs in the front. Nestled in the ...

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Rattan, Wood

18th Pair of Hand-Painted Architectural Finials
18th Pair of Hand-Painted Architectural Finials

18th Pair of Hand-Painted Architectural Finials

Located in Marbella, ES

An interesting pair of devotional niches made of carved and polychromed wood, dating from the 18th century. They feature an architectural structure with a pyramidal roof and stepped ...

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18th Century Moroccan Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Wooden Urns/Finials, A Pair
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Wooden Urns/Finials, A Pair

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Wooden Urns/Finials, A Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

Hand-carved from wood, each urn features modeled acanthus leaf motifs, a fluted body, and a domed lid topped with a turned finial.

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Baroque Style Finials
Pair of 18th Century Italian Baroque Style Finials

Pair of 18th Century Italian Baroque Style Finials

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of 18th Century Italian decorative wooden finials. Baroque style with original paint.

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th C. Italian Monumental Finial with its Original Finish
18th C. Italian Monumental Finial with its Original Finish

18th C. Italian Monumental Finial with its Original Finish

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian carved-wood monumental finial, with its original finish, from the 18th century.

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18th Century Italian Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Wood

English Shagreen Tea Caddy 19th with Bone Finial
English Shagreen Tea Caddy 19th with Bone Finial

English Shagreen Tea Caddy 19th with Bone Finial

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique English shagreen cased six sided wooden tea caddy with nice silver mounts, bone finial and undivided interior. Comes with small silver pin to unlock. Missing two of its small...

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1880s English Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Silver

Table Lamp Made with an Antique Polychrome Finial
Table Lamp Made with an Antique Polychrome Finial

Table Lamp Made with an Antique Polychrome Finial

Located in Marbella, ES

Table Lamp Made with an Antique Polychrome Finial

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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Finial Lamp with Letter Shade
French 19th Century Finial Lamp with Letter Shade

French 19th Century Finial Lamp with Letter Shade

Located in Pembroke, MA

Painted and gilded wood finial that has been electrified to be a lamp.

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Processional Finial with Tangerine Quartz Crystals
18th Century Italian Processional Finial with Tangerine Quartz Crystals

18th Century Italian Processional Finial with Tangerine Quartz Crystals

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

18th century Italian gold leaf processional finial decorated with tangerine crystal quartz points on an optical calcite base with inclusions. The piece is put together by Jean O'Rei...

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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, Quartz

18th Century French Pot Feu Finial in Carved Oak
18th Century French Pot Feu Finial in Carved Oak

18th Century French Pot Feu Finial in Carved Oak

Located in Dallas, TX

The wood has been bleached more recently, resulting in a beige hue with accents of the original brown finish remaining.

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18th Century French Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Wood, Oak

19th Century, Antique Laos Wooden Finial 'Naga' with Stand
19th Century, Antique Laos Wooden Finial 'Naga' with Stand

19th Century, Antique Laos Wooden Finial 'Naga' with Stand

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Laos wooden finial Naga, used for decoration on top of the temple's roof. Age: Laos, 19th Century Size of Naga only: Height 78.2 C.M. / Width 23 C.M. / Thickness 5 C.M. Siz...

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19th Century Laotian Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Wood

Circa 1900 Faux Bamboo Rectangular Mirror with Decorative Corner Finials
Circa 1900 Faux Bamboo Rectangular Mirror with Decorative Corner Finials

Circa 1900 Faux Bamboo Rectangular Mirror with Decorative Corner Finials

Located in Atlanta, GA

A circa 1900 faux bamboo rectangular mirror with a warm honey-toned wood frame, molded bamboo-style rails, and distinctive decorative corner finials.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Mirror, Wood

Monumental Pair of Early 19th Century Brazilian Colonial Architectural Finials
Monumental Pair of Early 19th Century Brazilian Colonial Architectural Finials

Monumental Pair of Early 19th Century Brazilian Colonial Architectural Finials

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

Their scale, patina, and deeply aged surface cracks attest to over two centuries of dignified exposure, possibly having crowned the gateposts or balustrades of a fazenda house from t...

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1850s Brazilian Other Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Wood

19th-20th Century Ovimbundu Staff Finial, Angola — Provenance Pierre Dartevelle
19th-20th Century Ovimbundu Staff Finial, Angola — Provenance Pierre Dartevelle

19th-20th Century Ovimbundu Staff Finial, Angola — Provenance Pierre Dartevelle

Located in Bilzen, BE

Description: A striking carved wooden staff finial from the Ovimbundu people of Angola, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. This finely sculpted piece depicts an ideali...

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Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Wood

Rare Mangbetu Hardwood Arched Harp with Figural Finial, Congo Early 20th Century
Rare Mangbetu Hardwood Arched Harp with Figural Finial, Congo Early 20th Century

Rare Mangbetu Hardwood Arched Harp with Figural Finial, Congo Early 20th Century

Located in Nottingham, GB

The relationship between the organic materials—wood, hide and fibre—imbues the harp with a warmth and tactile quality that only deepens through age.

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Early 20th Century Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Wood

18th Carved Belgian Granite Roof Finial on Contemporary Wooden Plinth
18th Carved Belgian Granite Roof Finial on Contemporary Wooden Plinth

18th Carved Belgian Granite Roof Finial on Contemporary Wooden Plinth

Located in Dallas, TX

Originally an architectural for the roof of a Belgian building, this granite finial dates to the 1700s. The foliate finial has deep carvings, making it presentable from all sides. La...

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18th Century Belgian Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Stone, Granite

Large French Faux Bamboo Wall Mirror with Pointed Finials, circa 1900
Large French Faux Bamboo Wall Mirror with Pointed Finials, circa 1900

Large French Faux Bamboo Wall Mirror with Pointed Finials, circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large French faux bamboo mirror dating to circa 1900, featuring an elongated rectangular frame with finely turned bamboo-form elements and distinctive pointed corner finials. Craft...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Mirror, Wood

Vienna Secession Polychrome Wooden Box with Cat Finial, Austria, circa 1900
Vienna Secession Polychrome Wooden Box with Cat Finial, Austria, circa 1900

Vienna Secession Polychrome Wooden Box with Cat Finial, Austria, circa 1900

Located in Milan, IT

A rare and characterful Vienna Secession wooden box, executed in Austria circa 1900. The piece reflects the movement’s distinctive synthesis of stylization and symbolism, combining g...

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Wood

Antique American Architectural Painted Metal Eagle Finial on Pedestal Stand
Antique American Architectural Painted Metal Eagle Finial on Pedestal Stand

Antique American Architectural Painted Metal Eagle Finial on Pedestal Stand

Located in Forney, TX

Make a statement with this most impressive patriotic antique American architectural painted metal eagle finial on later wooden base. Late 19th / early 20th century, United States...

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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Metal

English Inlaid Agate Teapot and Cover with Lion Finial
English Inlaid Agate Teapot and Cover with Lion Finial

English Inlaid Agate Teapot and Cover with Lion Finial

Located in Downingtown, PA

Staffordshire Pearlware "Inlaid Agate" Teapot with Lion Finial, Circa 1780 This Staffordshire Pearlware Inlaid Agate Teapot and Cover with Lion Finial, attributed to the Ralph Wood...

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Late 18th Century George III Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

Swedish Scandinavian Folk Art Birch Kåsa Cup with Duck Head Finial ca 1910
Swedish Scandinavian Folk Art Birch Kåsa Cup with Duck Head Finial ca 1910

Swedish Scandinavian Folk Art Birch Kåsa Cup with Duck Head Finial ca 1910

Located in Nottingham, GB

Across rural Scandinavia, woodcarving formed an essential part of everyday life, transforming practical household objects into expressions of regional identity and craftsmanship. Wor...

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Early 20th Century Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Wood

Fine Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th C. Jacaranda Bed Torsade Posts & finials
Fine Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th C. Jacaranda Bed Torsade Posts & finials

Fine Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th C. Jacaranda Bed Torsade Posts & finials

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Fine Sculpted Colonial Portuguese 17th C. Jacaranda Bed Torsade Posts & finials . Very Rare Hand Carved and finished Colonial Portuguese 17th C. Jacaranda comparable to (full siz...

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17th Century Portuguese Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Metal

The Gilded Spire: 18th Century French Gothic Spire with Gilt Finial, 54"H
The Gilded Spire: 18th Century French Gothic Spire with Gilt Finial, 54"H

The Gilded Spire: 18th Century French Gothic Spire with Gilt Finial, 54"H

Located in New York, NY

The tapering form is crowned by an acorn-shaped finial retaining traces of original gilding, offering a rich contrast to the warm, time-softened wood surface.

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18th Century French Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Wood

Vintage Diminutive Black Lacquered Table or Wall Shelf with Carved Red Finials
Vintage Diminutive Black Lacquered Table or Wall Shelf with Carved Red Finials

Vintage Diminutive Black Lacquered Table or Wall Shelf with Carved Red Finials

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Charming display shelf composed of a carved wooden frame retaining its original black lacquer with elegant red finials/feet (ca. 1920s, USA). Two metal brackets present to the back f...

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1920s American Folk Art Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Metal

18th Century, A Pair of Antique Thai Wooden Finial 'Naga' with Stand
18th Century, A Pair of Antique Thai Wooden Finial 'Naga' with Stand

18th Century, A Pair of Antique Thai Wooden Finial 'Naga' with Stand

Located in Sampantawong, TH

A pair of antique Thai wooden finial Naga, used for decoration on top of the temple's roof. Age: Thailand, 18th Century Size of Naga only: Height 109.5 - 112.3 C.M. / Width 32.3 - ...

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18th Century Thai Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century, A Pair of Antique Burmese Wooden Finial Chofa with Figures
Early 20th Century, A Pair of Antique Burmese Wooden Finial Chofa with Figures

Early 20th Century, A Pair of Antique Burmese Wooden Finial Chofa with Figures

Located in Sampantawong, TH

A pair of antique Burmese wooden finial (Chofa) with figures, used for decoration on top of temple's roof. Age: Burma, Early 20th Century Size excluding stand: Height 123.3 - 127 C...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Processional Finial with Polished Agate Coral on an Agate
18th Century Italian Processional Finial with Polished Agate Coral on an Agate

18th Century Italian Processional Finial with Polished Agate Coral on an Agate

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

18th century Italian processional finial with polished agate coral on a coordinating agatized coral base. The finial originally came from a church in Tuscany. Polished agate cora...

Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Agate

Chinese Ming period Dynasty Buddhist Incense Burner with a Rock Crystal Finial
Chinese Ming period Dynasty Buddhist Incense Burner with a Rock Crystal Finial

Chinese Ming period Dynasty Buddhist Incense Burner with a Rock Crystal Finial

Located in Hudson, NY

The Ming period or Great Ming Period is the last Han ruled dynasty in Chinese history. Considers a high mark culturally and influenced by great events at home and wider contact with ...

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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Rock Crystal

French Neoclassic Period Marble Top Console w/Carved Urn Finial at Underside
French Neoclassic Period Marble Top Console w/Carved Urn Finial at Underside

French Neoclassic Period Marble Top Console w/Carved Urn Finial at Underside

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassical console table with its original marble top from the early 19th century. This antique table from France retains its original marble top, with a shorter straight ...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Finials Wood

Materials

Marble

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique finials wood you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and paint, every antique finials wood was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique finials wood — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique finials wood, those designed in Baroque, Neoclassical and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one antique finials wood that is appealing in its simplicity, but Interi, Maison Jansen and Mark Indursky produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Finials Wood?

Prices for an antique finials wood can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $195 and can go as high as $75,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,400.
Questions About Antique Finials Wood
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.