What does an industrial designer do?

An industrial designer plays an important role in the production of manufactured products. They come up with concepts and create drawings and schematics that manufacturers use as guides when making everything from cars to furniture to housewares. Typically, they earn college degrees in fine arts, architecture, industrial design or engineering prior to working in the field. Some well-known industrial designers include Philippe Starck, Dieter Rams, Marcel Breuer and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of furniture and decorative objects.

What is an industrial fan used for?

An industrial fan is designed to provide a large flow of air. Most frequently people associate industrial fans with ventilation, but they can be used for combustion, aeration, particulate transport, cooling, air-cleaning and drying. Industrial fans are used in a wide variety of fields and there can be many different fans for different applications within each industry. Shop a collection of industrial fans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Is Fornasetti hand painted?

Yes, each and every Fornasetti design is hand made and hand painted. The colors are expertly applied by painters, ensuring no two items are alike. You’ll find a variety of Fornasetti designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a hand mirror called?

A hand mirror is usually called exactly that — a hand mirror. It’s a small and portable mirror that can be held in hand and carried around conveniently in a purse or bag. Some hand mirrors are considered valuable collectibles and can be quite expensive, depending on the design and period. Find a collection of antique and vintage hand mirrors on 1stDibs.

What hand do you wear bracelets on?

You can wear bracelets on either wrist, but most people prefer to wear bracelets on their non-dominant hand so that the bracelets don't get in the way of doing things like writing.

Who designed the Hand chair?

Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.

What is a hand hooked rug?

A hand hooked rug is handmade using a hook device. As a result they have small knots of hooked wool, differing from hand-knotted or hand-tufted rugs.

What is the best hand held fan?

There are many types of handheld fans – it is a matter of preference. A handheld fan has a flat surface and is used to create airflow by waving it back and forth Typically, these are paper folding fans with slats that may be closed when not in use. They can also be made from quills or feathers. Choose from an assortment of handheld fans on 1stDibs.

What does a ring on the right hand mean?

Rings on the right hand are generally associated with love and creativity. In most Western cultures, rings worn on the left hand indicate that the wearer is married.

What does hand-throw mean in pottery?

In pottery, hand-thrown means that an artisan produced it by hand using a certain technique. Specifically, the crafter used a potter's wheel to turn the piece and then used their hands or tools to shape the clay. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique and vintage pottery.

What is a hand tufted wool rug?

A hand-tufted wool rug is a hand-made rug using a hand-operated tool. Strands of wool are punched into a canvas that is further stretched on a frame. Then it is removed from the frame and scrim fabric is glued to the back to hold the tufts in place. Find a wide range of antique and vintage rugs on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if a plate is hand painted?

To tell if a plate is hand-painted, examine it closely and inspect the painting with a magnifier. If the design is hand-painted, there are bound to be irregularities in at least a few places. Transfer prints will look much more uniform. Feel the plate's surface to see if you can detect areas with more texture — an indication of hand painting. Shop a wide collection of hand-painted plates from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if a vase is hand blown?

The best way to tell if you have a hand-blown glass vase is to locate the pontil mark. The pontil mark is a scar commonly found on the bottom of the piece where the pontil was broken off of the vase. An absence of this scar may indicate your vase was mold-blown. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary blown glass vases from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Are hand-hooked rugs durable?

Yes, hand-hooked rugs are durable. Thanks to its wool content, hand-hooked rugs are known for being soft and supple yet durable and stain-resistant. Maintaining a hand-hook rug is fairly easy. To keep your rug looking its best, vacuum it for day-to-day cleaning and spot or deep clean it occasionally. Shop a collection of hand-hooked rugs on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?

To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.

Is Viking Glass hand-blown?

Yes, Viking Glass is hand-made. In 1940, the high-end glass company focused on quality Swedish Modern hand-made pieces, celebrated for their vibrant colors. You can shop a selection of Viking Glass pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Are Heath Ceramics hand-thrown?

Yes, Heath Ceramics are hand-thrown. Founded in 1911 by Edith Heath, Heath Ceramics is known for its handcrafted ceramics tableware and architectural tile. In 1947, Heath expanded her production to her apprentices, who continued to hand-throw her namesake pieces. Shop a selection of authentic Heath Ceramics on 1stDibs.

What are hand-woven rugs called?

Hand-woven rugs are called ‘flatweaves’. Because they are woven, the front and back look the same, making the rug reversible. There are also no piles or knots. Shop a collection of flatweave rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How does a Rolex’s second hand move?

A Rolex watch’s second hand moves mechanically with precision, appearing to sweep the face smoothly without pause or interruption. It takes a very keen eye to spot the eight, slight tick-tock adjustments it makes each second. Shop a collection of authentic Rolex watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Are Breguet watches hand made?

Partially. Breguet watches are crafted both by hand and by machine. The process is unique to each kind of watch, though much of the finishing of each timepiece is done by hand by Swiss-bases artisans. Browse a collection of authentic Breguet watches on 1stDibs.

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Rare Vintage 1970s Westwood Industries Table Lamp

By Westwood Industries

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage 1970s Westwood Industries Lamp company table lamp is decorated with abstract design of pink

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Vintage 1970s Westwood Industries Table Lamp

H 18 in Dm 8.5 in

Suite of Three Progressive Modern Industries Stamped Artist Art School Stools

By Modern Industry

Located in GB

stamped Modern Industries Product These are a lovely decorative set of midcentury oak stools, they came

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Suite of Three Progressive Modern Industries Stamped Artist Art School Stools

H 27.96 in W 13.59 in D 11.62 in

Modern Industry Minimalist Dining Chair in Walnut

By Modern Industry

Located in Downers Grove, IL

The all-wood version of our Massenet dining chair features a simple form that belies it’s complex joinery. Beveled and contoured seat is finger-jointed to the back seat post using pr...

Category

2010s American Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Modern Industry Minimalist Dining Chair in Walnut

H 30 in W 18 in D 18 in

Modern Industry Long 6-Drawer Dresser in Oxidized Walnut

By Modern Industry

Located in Downers Grove, IL

Made from sequentially cut pieces of wide solid walnut this long, low, 6-drawer dresser was an exercise in matching grain. Drawer fronts are a bookmatched mirror image of the top, wi...

Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal, Steel

Modern Industry Long 6-Drawer Dresser in Oxidized Walnut

H 28.5 in W 96 in D 20 in

Modern Industry Serif Series Coffee Table Grain Matched Hardwood

By Modern Industry

Located in Downers Grove, IL

A single slab of highly figured walnut lends a celestial effect to the top of this exquisite serif coffee table. Grain matched steel inlay, with removable steel plate revealing hidde...

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Modern Industry Serif Series Coffee Table Grain Matched Hardwood

H 15 in Dm 60 in

Modern Industry Hamilton Coffee Table in Charred Hardwood

By Modern Industry

Located in Downers Grove, IL

charred and wire brushed, similar to the Japanese finishing method of shou sugi ban. Finished in a hand

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Modern Industry Hamilton Coffee Table in Charred Hardwood

H 15 in W 48 in D 24 in

Modern Industry Serif Series Coffee Table in Single Slab Walnut

By Modern Industry

Located in Downers Grove, IL

A single slab of highly figured walnut lends a celestial effect to the top of this exquisite Serif Coffee table. Grain matched steel inlay, with removable steel plate revealing hidde...

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Modern Industry Serif Series Coffee Table in Single Slab Walnut

H 15 in Dm 60 in

Modern Industry Tabac Series Sideboard in Walnut and Blackened Steel

By Modern Industry

Located in Downers Grove, IL

Solid book-matched black walnut with acid blackened steel accents give the Tabac side board a contemporary, industrial edge, while maintaing Classic midcentury lines and proportions....

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel, Metal

Modern Industry Tabac Series Sideboard in Walnut and Blackened Steel

H 32 in W 78 in D 18 in

Modern Industry Live Edge Dining Table in Elm with Wishbone Legs

By Modern Industry

Located in Downers Grove, IL

Serif Series dining table A single slab of 3” thick elm, with just a hint of live edge left intact. Grain matched steel inlay with removable plate revealing hidden storage. Signat...

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Modern Industry Live Edge Dining Table in Elm with Wishbone Legs

H 30 in W 38 in D 120 in

Modern Industry Oval Dining Table in Walnut and Oxidized Steel Wishbone Legs

By Modern Industry

Located in Downers Grove, IL

panels, which lift off with the help of a hand carved magnetic opener. A hand washable, food safe

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Modern Industry Oval Dining Table in Walnut and Oxidized Steel Wishbone Legs

H 30 in W 96 in D 46 in

Modern Industry Serif Series Desk in Walnut and Oxidized Steel Wishbone Legs

By Modern Industry

Located in Downers Grove, IL

Bookmatched slabs of locally sourced black walnut rest upon a cantilevered version of the signature Serif leg, shown in smooth gunmetal finish steel. An optional pencil drawer provid...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Metal, Steel

Modern Industry Serif Series Desk in Walnut and Oxidized Steel Wishbone Legs

H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in

Untitled (City of Industry)

By Stefanie Schneider

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Untitled (City of Industry) - 2004 38x36cm, Edition of 5 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Analog C-Print

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Stefanie Schneider
Untitled (City of Industry), 2004

H 14.97 in W 14.18 in D 0.04 in

Untitled (City of Industry)

By Stefanie Schneider

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Untitled (City of Industry) - 2004 38x36cm, Edition of 5 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Analog C-Print

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Stefanie Schneider
Untitled (City of Industry), 2004

H 14.97 in W 14.18 in D 0.04 in

Untitled (City of Industry)

By Stefanie Schneider

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Untitled (City of Industry) - 2004 38x36cm, Edition of 5 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Analog C-Print

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Stefanie Schneider
Untitled (City of Industry), 2004

H 14.97 in W 14.18 in D 0.04 in

Untitled (City of Industry)

By Stefanie Schneider

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Untitled (City of Industry) - 2004 38x36cm, Edition of 5 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Analog C-Print

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Stefanie Schneider
Untitled (City of Industry), 2004

H 14.97 in W 14.18 in D 0.04 in

Untitled (City of Industry)

By Stefanie Schneider

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Untitled (City of Industry) - 2004 38x36cm, Edition of 5 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Analog C-Print

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Stefanie Schneider
Untitled (City of Industry), 2004

H 14.97 in W 14.18 in D 0.04 in

Untitled (City of Industry)

By Stefanie Schneider

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Untitled (City of Industry) - 2004 38x36cm, Edition of 5 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Analog C-Print

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Stefanie Schneider
Untitled (City of Industry), 2004

H 14.97 in W 14.18 in D 0.04 in

Untitled (City of Industry)

By Stefanie Schneider

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Untitled (City of Industry) - 2004 38x36cm, Edition of 5 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Analog C-Print

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Stefanie Schneider
Untitled (City of Industry), 2004

H 14.97 in W 14.18 in D 0.04 in

Untitled (City of Industry)

By Stefanie Schneider

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Untitled (City of Industry) - 2004 38x36cm, Edition of 5 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Analog C-Print

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Polaroid, Color, C Print, Photographic Paper

Stefanie Schneider
Untitled (City of Industry), 2004

H 14.97 in W 14.18 in D 0.04 in

Untitled (City of Industry)

By Stefanie Schneider

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Untitled (City of Industry) - 2004 38x36cm, Edition of 5 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Analog C-Print

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Stefanie Schneider
Untitled (City of Industry), 2004

H 14.97 in W 14.18 in D 0.04 in

Contemporary Neutral Hues Chest of Drawers in Gloss White Bird Eye Veneer

By Hommes Studio

Located in Porto, PT

Design industry. Introducing a nouveau Haute Couture Interiors concept, presenting spaces with bold and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Neutral Hues Chest of Drawers in Gloss White Bird Eye Veneer

H 48.04 in W 63 in D 19.69 in

20th Century Royal Francois Link chest of drawers, oak with gilt bronze

Located in Berlin, DE

exhibited in 1902, along with a wider range of furniture, at the Salon des Industries du Mobilier (C. Payne

Category

20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

20th Century Royal Francois Link chest of drawers, oak with gilt bronze

H 38.59 in W 58.27 in D 27.17 in

Contemporary Neutral Hues Chest of Drawers in Bird Eye Wood & Brass Details

By Hommes Studio

Located in Porto, PT

motto is introducing an Haute Couture concept in the Interior Design industry. Introducing a nouveau

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Neutral Hues Chest of Drawers in Bird Eye Wood & Brass Details

H 48.04 in W 63 in D 19.69 in

A pair of Mickey Mouser Chest of Drawers by Pierre Colleu for Disney by Starform

By Pierre Colleu 1, Starform, Walt Disney

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

materials in design, architecture and the building industry overall and was responsible for the development

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Resin, Plastic, Wood

A pair of Mickey Mouser Chest of Drawers by Pierre Colleu for Disney by Starform

H 46.07 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in

1950s Stanley Watson Staybrite Serving Dish Lakeland Rural Industries England

By Keswick School of Industrial Art

Located in Chula Vista, CA

modernist tableware Stanley Watson of Lakeland Rural Industries after Keswick School of Industrial Arts 1.63

Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

1950s Stanley Watson Staybrite Serving Dish Lakeland Rural Industries England

H 1.63 in W 11.75 in D 4.5 in

English Porcelain Armorial Plate Hand Painted Eagle Motto By Industry and Hope

By Chamberlains Worcester

Located in Katonah, NY

Industry and Hope." Made by Chamberlain's Worcester, the plate has a wide border with forest green ground

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Porcelain

English Porcelain Armorial Plate Hand Painted Eagle Motto By Industry and Hope

H 1.25 in W 9 in D 1.25 in

20th Century British Zinc Planter

Located in High Point, NC

or bright florals for an exquisite play of contrasts between nature and the crafted hand of industry.

Category

20th Century British Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Zinc

20th Century British Zinc Planter

H 20.1 in W 16.8 in D 16.8 in

21st C.Theodore Alexander, 'The Opulent East' Red Lacquer Serpentine Bombe Chest

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Morristown, NJ

become eminent in its field over the decades. Paul was an industry legend who pioneered high end

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests...

Materials

Brass

21st C.Theodore Alexander, 'The Opulent East' Red Lacquer Serpentine Bombe Chest

H 33 in W 57 in D 22 in

AB6, Queen-Size Contemporary White Oak Platform Bed with Two Storage Drawers

By Atlas Industries

Located in Newburgh, NY

The AB6 bed, an understated platform bed, features discrete storage below (optional) an elegant expanse of solid hardwood. Shown in solid white oak with bronze accents. Dimension...

Category

2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood

AB6, Queen-Size Contemporary White Oak Platform Bed with Two Storage Drawers

H 46 in W 60 in D 83 in

AS6 wall unit 48" wide shelves & cabinet in solid walnut and powder coated steel

By Atlas Industries

Located in Newburgh, NY

More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted furniture distilled to the essentials of line, plane and form. We encourage the unconst...

Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

AS6 wall unit 48" wide shelves & cabinet in solid walnut and powder coated steel

H 78.5 in W 48 in D 14 in

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves & drawer cabinet in white lacquer

By Atlas Industries

Located in Newburgh, NY

More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted furniture distilled to the essentials of line, plane and form. We encourage the unconst...

Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel, Bronze

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves & drawer cabinet in white lacquer

H 76 in W 24 in D 18 in

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves & drawer cabinet in solid walnut

By Atlas Industries

Located in Newburgh, NY

More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted furniture distilled to the essentials of line, plane and form. We encourage the unconst...

Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves & drawer cabinet in solid walnut

H 72.5 in W 24 in D 12 in

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves in solid walnut and powder coated steel

By Atlas Industries

Located in Newburgh, NY

More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted furniture distilled to the essentials of line, plane and form. We encourage the unconst...

Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves in solid walnut and powder coated steel

H 72.5 in W 24 in D 12 in

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves in white lacquer and powder coated steel

By Atlas Industries

Located in Newburgh, NY

More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted furniture distilled to the essentials of line, plane and form. We encourage the unconst...

Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves in white lacquer and powder coated steel

H 72.5 in W 24 in D 12 in

AS6 wall unit 48" wide shelves in solid walnut and powder coated steel

By Atlas Industries

Located in Newburgh, NY

More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted furniture distilled to the essentials of line, plane and form. We encourage the unconst...

Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

AS6 wall unit 48" wide shelves in solid walnut and powder coated steel

H 78.5 in W 48 in D 12 in

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves in Hague blue lacquer and powder coated steel

By Atlas Industries

Located in Newburgh, NY

More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted furniture distilled to the essentials of line, plane and form. We encourage the unconst...

Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves in Hague blue lacquer and powder coated steel

H 72.5 in W 24 in D 12 in

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves & drawer cabinet in Hague blue lacquer

By Atlas Industries

Located in Newburgh, NY

More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted furniture distilled to the essentials of line, plane and form. We encourage the unconst...

Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Bronze, Steel

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves & drawer cabinet in Hague blue lacquer

H 76 in W 24 in D 18 in

AT11, Solid White Oak & Blackened Steel Dining Table, Work Table, Desk

By Atlas Industries

Located in Newburgh, NY

The AT11 performs beautifully as a dining table, but the detailing would scale well to any size, allowing for applications such as conference tables for the office and coffee tables ...

Category

2010s American Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

AT11, Solid White Oak & Blackened Steel Dining Table, Work Table, Desk

H 29.5 in W 96 in D 36 in

AT11, Solid Walnut & Blackened Steel Dining Table, Work Table, Desk

By Atlas Industries

Located in Newburgh, NY

The AT11 performs beautifully as a dining table, but the detailing would scale well to any size, allowing for applications such as conference tables for the office and coffee tables ...

Category

2010s American Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

AT11, Solid Walnut & Blackened Steel Dining Table, Work Table, Desk

H 29.5 in W 96 in D 36 in

Tri-Fold Solid Maple Folding Screen or Room Divider

By Atlas Industries

Located in Newburgh, NY

Sculptural, self-supporting screen for use as a stand-alone or combined to create a larger privacy wall. The tri-fold design can be oriented with the form tapering either up or down....

Category

2010s American Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bronze

Tri-Fold Solid Maple Folding Screen or Room Divider

H 78 in W 42.25 in D 1 in

AB5 - Queen Size Contemporary Walnut Floating Platform Bed

By Atlas Industries

Located in Newburgh, NY

A contemporary, handmade, floating platform bed with headboard and footboard. Solid hardwood bed frame and black opaque lacquered mdf platform base. Shown in solid walnut with blac...

Category

2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

AB5 - Queen Size Contemporary Walnut Floating Platform Bed

H 40 in W 63.5 in D 88.5 in

Tri-Fold Solid Walnut Folding Screen or Room Divider

By Atlas Industries

Located in Newburgh, NY

Sculptural, self-supporting screen for use as a stand-alone or combined to create a larger privacy wall. The tri-fold design can be oriented with the form tapering either up or down....

Category

2010s American Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Walnut

Tri-Fold Solid Walnut Folding Screen or Room Divider

H 78 in W 42.25 in D 1 in

AB7, Full Size Contemporary Maple Platform Bed with Floating Headboard

By Atlas Industries

Located in Newburgh, NY

The AB7 bed, a handcrafted platform bed made from solid hardwood and featuring a floating headboard. Shown in solid maple. Bed dimensions: 54” W x 13” H x 76” L; platform 8” H He...

Category

2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood, Maple

AB7, Full Size Contemporary Maple Platform Bed with Floating Headboard

H 21 in W 54 in D 76 in

AD7, Solid Walnut and Cold Rolled Steel with Pencil Drawer

By Atlas Industries

Located in Newburgh, NY

Spare, refined, and meticulously handcrafted of solid hardwoods and steel, the AD7 desk is distinguished by superb detailing, the finest materials and timeless design. The compositio...

Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

AD7, Solid Walnut and Cold Rolled Steel with Pencil Drawer

H 29.5 in W 60 in D 24 in

AD6, Solid White Oak and Cold-Rolled Steel Desk with File and Drawers

By Atlas Industries

Located in Newburgh, NY

Elegant, comfortable and confident. The AD6 is handcrafted of dovetail-joined solid hardwood and cold-rolled steel bar; a study in the basic elements of composition: line, plane and ...

Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

AD6, Solid White Oak and Cold-Rolled Steel Desk with File and Drawers

H 29.5 in W 60 in D 24 in

AD7, Solid Walnut and Bronze Desk with Pencil Drawer

By Atlas Industries

Located in Newburgh, NY

Spare, refined, and meticulously handcrafted of solid hardwoods and bronze, the AD7 desk is distinguished by superb detailing, the finest materials and timeless design. The compositi...

Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

AD7, Solid Walnut and Bronze Desk with Pencil Drawer

H 29.5 in W 60 in D 24 in

AC11, Solid Walnut Credenza, or Dresser with Bronze Pulls and Dovetail Joinery

By Atlas Industries

Located in Newburgh, NY

This handmade credenza or dresser console features bronze pulls, dovetail joinery and a blackened steel base. The AC11 stands with confidence and adds elegance to any work or living ...

Category

2010s American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Bronze, Steel

AC11, Solid Walnut Credenza, or Dresser with Bronze Pulls and Dovetail Joinery

H 24.25 in W 74 in D 20 in

AT14 Round Coffee Table with Blackened Steel Base and Marble Top

By Atlas Industries

Located in Newburgh, NY

AT14 is a handmade coffee table with a sleek crafted metal base and polished marble or hardwood tabletop Shown in Nero Marquina marble and blackened cold-rolled steel with bronze ac...

Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Steel

AT14 Round Coffee Table with Blackened Steel Base and Marble Top

H 14 in Dm 36 in

Circa 1885 Original document - The Decauville company - Railway Industry Train

Located in PARIS, FR

industrial operations, military works, etc. The wagons were first pushed by hand or pulled by horses. Later

Category

1880s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Victor Rose
Circa 1885 Original document - The Decauville company - Railway Industry Train, Circa 1885

H 39.38 in W 25.2 in

Paint it Black Letterpress (Rolling Stones, Oil Industry, Energy Policy)

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Kansas City, MO

Shepard Fairey Paint it Black Letterpress Letterpress on white cotton paper with hand-deckled edges

Category

2010s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Screen

Shepard Fairey
Paint it Black Letterpress (Rolling Stones, Oil Industry, Energy Policy), 2023

H 16 in W 12 in

Only The Finest Poison (Iconic, oil industries, deceptive marketing, bribing)

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Kansas City, MO

: 24 x 18 inches Edition: 550 Signed, dated and numbered by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1592 Frank

Category

2010s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Screen

Shepard Fairey
Only The Finest Poison (Iconic, oil industries, deceptive marketing, bribing), 2023

H 24 in W 18 in

Original Vintage WWII Poster Future Progress Savings Industry Modernism Design

By Eric Fraser

Located in London, GB

tubes, a hand emerging from a dark cave reaching out to vegetables growing from the ground, wooden

Category

Vintage 1940s British Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage WWII Poster Future Progress Savings Industry Modernism Design

H 28.75 in W 19.3 in D 0.04 in

E Barnsley for the Rural Industries Bureau Six Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs

By Edward Barnsley

Located in London, GB

Edward Barnsley for the Rural Industries Bureau. A set of six oak Arts & Crafts style dining chairs

Category

Vintage 1950s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

E Barnsley for the Rural Industries Bureau Six Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs

H 33.5 in W 17 in D 17 in

1970s Marwal Industries Large Scale Zebra Molded Resin Statue or Sculpture

By Marwal Ind. Inc.

Located in Topeka, KS

Fantastic vintage Marwal Industries large scale zebra molded resin statue or sculpture. Beautiful

Category

Vintage 1970s American Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Plastic

1970s Marwal Industries Large Scale Zebra Molded Resin Statue or Sculpture

H 17 in W 25.5 in D 14 in

Original Vintage Travel Poster Birmingham England Second City Art Deco Industry

Located in London, GB

Kinnaird House Pall Mall East London - with a Forward Birmingham cog design showing a man's hand holding a

Category

Vintage 1930s British Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster Birmingham England Second City Art Deco Industry

H 76 in W 51 in D 0.1 in

"Radical Kinship" Shepard Fairey and Father Greg Boyle Signed Homeboy Industries

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Draper, UT

, and he said: "wow, that looks like it was done by the guy who did the Obama poster." I raised my hand

Category

2010s Street Art Portrait Prints

Materials

Screen

Shepard Fairey
"Radical Kinship" Shepard Fairey and Father Greg Boyle Signed Homeboy Industries, 2018

H 24 in W 18 in

Original Vintage Poster Glorify Our Homeland Comrades With Work USSR Industry

By M. Solovyov

Located in London, GB

! / ????????? ???? ??????, ????????, ??????! - featuring an illustration of a young blond lady in an apron and a headscarf holding one hand up and the

Category

Vintage 1940s Russian Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster Glorify Our Homeland Comrades With Work USSR Industry

H 34.65 in W 22.64 in D 0.04 in

Christmas Stocking One of a Kind Made of 1970s Moroccan Berber Vitnage Rug

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Berber rug. The front is 100% pure luxurious hand-spun wool, the backing is cotton. Some of the stockings

Category

Vintage 1970s Moroccan Tribal Decorative Art

Materials

Wool

Christmas Stocking One of a Kind Made of 1970s Moroccan Berber Vitnage Rug

H 0.4 in W 18.9 in D 8.67 in

Obehi (Hand of God)

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

God's hands, is a comforting phenomenon. Sometimes, we lose our way. Sometimes, we falter. Sometimes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Barnabas Macauley
Obehi (Hand of God), 2022

H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in

North African Moroccan Berber Rug Wool White Orange Hand Knotted

By djoharian-design, Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

North African Moroccan Berber Rug Wool White Orange hand knotted - Sabah Collection Berber rugs

Category

2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

North African Moroccan Berber Rug Wool White Orange Hand Knotted

W 55.12 in L 84.65 in

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