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Late 18th or Early 19th Century Secretary with Hidden Mechanisms, Mahogany
Located in Greven, DE
with two large niches behind arcade arches, each concealing two small drawers that protrude when hidden
Category
Antique 1790s German Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
H 56.7 in W 35.04 in D 20.08 in
Syna Yellow Gold Big Labradorite Baubles Bracelet
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
features a luminous labradorite stone weighing in at 7.5 carats, with a subtle, hidden mechanism for
Category
2010s Unknown Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Materials
Labradorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930's Art Deco Secretaire Desk with hidden locking mechanism
Located in Ulm, DE
/unlocked by a hidden locking mechanism.
Original Art Deco, France 1930s
Dimensions:
Width: 85 cm
height
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Syna Yellow Gold Chrysoprase Diamond Bracelet
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Hidden mechanism to open under bauble
Crafted from luxurious 18kyg gold, these bracelets boast a
Category
2010s Unknown Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Big Amethyst Baubles Bracelet
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg
Amethyst 7.5 carats approx.
Openable oval bracelet
Hidden mechanism to open under
Category
2010s Unknown Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Rubellite Diamond Bracelet
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Hidden mechanism to open under bauble
Crafted from 18kyg, this Rubellite bracelet features an impressive
Category
2010s Unknown Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Materials
Rubelite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Bracelet
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
with an intricate hidden mechanism.
About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata
Drawing inspiration from
Category
2010s Unknown Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zanotta Toi Small Table in Red Finish with Plywood Top by Salvatore Indriolo
By Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
which, thanks to a hidden mechanism that allows the top to rotate, has a generous hidden organizer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Zanotta Toi Small Table in White Finish with Plywood Top by Salvatore Indriolo
By Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
timeless appearance which, thanks to a hidden mechanism that allows the top to rotate, has a generous
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 19.69 in Dm 16.54 in
Zanotta Toi Small Table in Black Finish with Plywood Top by Salvatore Indriolo
By Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
timeless appearance which, thanks to a hidden mechanism that allows the top to rotate, has a generous
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 19.69 in Dm 16.54 in
"Boho Chic", X-ray photography by Nick Veasey (50x40'), 2021
By Nick Veasey
Located in Paris, France
skillfully blends art and science through his mastery of X-ray photography. Hidden mechanisms of our daily
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Materials
C Print
"Eames Chillin'", X-ray photography by Nick Veasey (33x47'), 2022
By Nick Veasey
Located in Paris, France
Veasey skillfully blends art and science through his mastery of X-ray photography. Hidden mechanisms of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Materials
C Print
H 33 in W 47 in D 2 in
Contemporary X-ray photography - Nick Veasey - DJ, Music, Party
By Nick Veasey
Located in Paris, France
Veasey skillfully blends art and science through his mastery of X-ray photography.Hidden mechanisms of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Materials
Lenticular
H 21.26 in W 47.25 in D 0.79 in
Contemporary X-ray photography - Nick Veasey - Skeleton, Drink
By Nick Veasey
Located in Paris, France
Veasey skillfully blends art and science through his mastery of X-ray photography. Hidden mechanisms of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Materials
Lenticular
H 29.53 in W 23.39 in D 0.79 in
Chrysoprase, Sapphire, Emerald, Garnet and Diamond "El Pescado" Necklace
By Andrew Glassford
Located in Dallas, TX
mechanisms to detach the fish pendant from the clasp as well as open the clasp, which is hidden in the rolled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Nesting Coffee Table With Removable Octagonal Stools
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
'60s. This unique piece captures attention with its captivating secret: a hidden mechanism that reveals
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Wood
Judith Ripka 18k Gold Classic Revival Pearl Necklace with Special Features
By Judith Ripka
Located in Palm Beach, FL
set with natural ruby cabochons. The center section is equipped with a hidden mechanism from which the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold
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W 1.25 in L 23 in
Syna Yellow Gold Mogul Bracelet with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
bracelet
Hidden mechanism to open under motif
Limited edition
Fashioned from 18 karat gold-yellow alloy
Category
2010s Unknown Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Materials
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century Ukiyo Central Table in Wood with TV Lift Mechanism
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
. Panels decorated in relief plaster. The TV lift mechanism is hidden on the top. Base finished in glossy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables
Materials
Maple
Danish Painted Steelsafe with Hidden Lock, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
top, a secret detail hides the mechanism to open the key cover.
Double steel skin with sand fro
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Revival More Furniture and...
English Mahogany Side Table / Bar With Hidden Tray Circa 1880
Located in Opole, PL
hidden and pulled out. The mechanism is activated by tilting the halves of the top. The tray is removable
Category
Antique 1880s English Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage Mary McFadden Couture Off-the-Shoulder Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
structure; the sleeves appear to sit effortlessly off the shoulder, but there is a hidden mechanism that is
Category
Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses
Hans Wegner Teak Table with Hidden Tray, Johannes Hansen, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Miami, FL
A very rare two-tier teak and oak occasional table with hidden tray, designed by Hans Wegner for
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak, Oak
20th Century English Cocktail Shaker With Hidden Ice Compartment, c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
being diluted by the melting ice within the shaker. A clever mechanism for which a patent was applied
Category
20th Century British Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
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H 10.24 in Dm 3.55 in
14K White Gold 1.0 Carat Treated Blue and White Diamond Hidden Halo Stud Earring
Located in New York, NY
earrings are 1.00 c.t. They come with a screw-back mechanism for a safe and secure fit on your ears. Invest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Blue Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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H 0.2 in W 0.2 in L 0.2 in
English Victorian Period Mahogany Metamorphic Library Armchair w/ Footrest, 1865
Located in Atlanta, GA
allow the chair to recline when pushed at the same time, the mechanism allowing several choices of
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 44 in W 26.5 in D 32 in
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
mechanism and combination starts with finding the release hidden behind some decors to expose the key holes
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
H 23.63 in W 28.75 in D 13.78 in
Postmodern Purple Lacquer Laminate Extendable Card/Dining Table With Storage
Located in Delray Beach, FL
to a rectangular surface for various uses. The slide mechanism reveals hidden storage with a
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
Johannes Andersen, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Dining Table, Teak, Denmark, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Stamford, CT
Johannes Andersen, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Hidden Leaf Dining Table, Teak, Denmark, 1960s
A
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.5 in W 66 in D 35.25 in
Angelo Mangiarotti, Extending Round Table S11 series, Italy 1970s
By La Sorgente Dei Mobili, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Argelato, BO
hidden leaves. Ingeniously concealed beneath the tabletop, these leaves seamlessly slide out using a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Variable Height Textured Occasional Table
Located in Locust Valley, NY
fabric to create a texture similar to Karl Springer's designs. The mechanism to raise the table is
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Lacquer
Model DC06 Round Top Extending Dining Table from Skovby, Denmark
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
pull outwards from a turntable mechanism to allow the hidden extensions to pop out and slot seamlessly
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Antique French Adjustable Piano Bench
Located in High Point, NC
upholstered seat, rotating up and down with a spinning mechanism hidden inside a central column. The tone of
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Paul Michel Coffee Table
By Paul Michel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this Paul Michel convertible coffee table with hidden interior mirrored
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Birdseye Maple
George Nelson "Half Nelson" Adjustable Table Lamp for Koch and Lowy
By George Nelson, Koch & Lowy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
source is hidden within the cylindrical base. The concave disc shade, painted white underneath, reflects
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Metal
Wine Bottle
Located in Nashville, TN
things worked, taking apart clocks and radios to understand the mechanisms better.
"I've always been
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Seashell
Located in Nashville, TN
things worked, taking apart clocks and radios to understand the mechanisms better.
"I've always been
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Caladium
Located in Nashville, TN
things worked, taking apart clocks and radios to understand the mechanisms better.
"I've always been
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Walnut Recliner Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Oakland, CA
-push recline mechanism and three resting positions: upright, semi-recline and full recline, complete
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Rare Empire Clock Cabinet Sideboard, Antique Northern Swedish Country Gustavian
Located in Kramfors, SE
two doors and behind them an interior with both shelves and drawers, two of which are secret hidden
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Sideboards
Materials
Pine
H 88.19 in W 56.3 in D 19.3 in
Ladies' Writing Desk From the Early 20th Century in the Style of Louis XV
Located in Opole, PL
features a slanted top that closes with a hinged mechanism. The interior includes small drawers, a shelf
Category
Early 20th Century European Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
H 36.62 in W 28.75 in D 18.12 in
Bronze Jewelry Chest In Neo-gothic Style From The Napoleon III Period
Located in NICE, FR
dimensions and rich in ornamentation. Its entrance is hidden by a mechanism and it is invisible. The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 13.39 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
Antique Victorian Brass Milk Glass Hanging Oil Lamp Chandelier Pendant Light
Located in Dayton, OH
hidden spool / pulley to adjust the height - mechanism is fully functional. Originally oil but now
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Charles Dudouyt Brutalist Credenza in Oak & Brass, France 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
-proportioned piece. A stand out is the concealed drawer release mechanism— a little button hidden on the side
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Peony
Located in Nashville, TN
radios to understand the mechanisms better.
"I've always been curious about things I couldn't see with
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Clock #1
Located in Nashville, TN
radios to understand the mechanisms better.
"I've always been curious about things I couldn't see with
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Chambered Nautilus #1
Located in Nashville, TN
, taking apart clocks and radios to understand the mechanisms better.
"I've always been curious about
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Lobster
Located in Nashville, TN
understand the mechanisms better.
"I've always been curious about things I couldn't see with the naked eye
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Art Deco Floral Diamond & French Cut Sapphire Filigree Pendant in 18K Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Pendant can be converted to a Brooch and features a hidden pin mechanism in back.
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Swiss Black Forest Musical Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Swiss Black Forest chair offers a delightful surprise—a music box hidden inside
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Buttonhole Watch Enamel Blued Steel, 19th Century
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
in a buttonhole to be visible, while the blued steel mechanism case is hidden inside the cuffs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Cufflinks
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Automaton singing bird by Bontems
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
and without damage.
The mechanism, which is hidden inside the porcelain pot, works fine. After one
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Other, Gold Plate
19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Sideboard
Located in Clinton Twp, MI
mechanisms, two cabinets and a hidden table top with a recessed surface.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Yellow Gold Key Pendant w/ Benrus Watch
By Benrus
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details:
The pendant is made out of 14 karat yellow gold, featuring hidden key and Sellro
Category
Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Contemporary, Modern Sculptural Cabinets, Stained Ash Wood, 2024
Located in Stamford, CT
throughout the front, sides, and bottom. All four drawers have hidden drawer pulls and features a soft close
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash
David Yurman Pave Chain Link Diamond Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold
By David Yurman
Located in Tampa, FL
designer.
The bracelet features a hidden clasp with a 2 step locking mechanism for safe wearing.
The
Category
2010s American Modern Link Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid Century Ash Wood Extendable Dining Table, Mier Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Mier Furniture, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Zohor, SK
strong legs. the table is extendable to the full size of 170cm in lenght. The mechanism is really simple
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Ash
H 29.93 in W 45.28 in D 31.5 in
Pomellato Diamond Bracelet Bangle 18k Gold
By Pomellato
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
has a hidden closure and a stretching mechanism.
Category
1990s Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Sculpted stone and steel art titled "Insider series, Fish Spin"
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Title: "Fish Spin: Navigating the Waters of Hidden Agendas"
Within the extensive "Insider Series
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Steel
Seaman Schepps Gold White Ceramic Link Bracelet
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
hidden style clasp with a push closure mechanism and safety latch. Marked '750' 'P 20769' with Seaman
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Modern Bracelets
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
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