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Iron Bear Coin Bank Sculpture
Iron Bear Coin Bank Sculpture

Iron Bear Coin Bank Sculpture

$895

H 6 in W 3 in D 2.5 in

Iron Bear Coin Bank Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20thc Painted iron Coin bank. Wonderful age and patina to the body. Old brown paint. Iron mold has wear to bod y from age and use.

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Victorian Casted Iron Candle Stick with Bears
Victorian Casted Iron Candle Stick with Bears

Victorian Casted Iron Candle Stick with Bears

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Victorian Casted Iron Candle Stick with Bears A great Victorian casted iron candle stick, Germany circa 1860.

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Majestic iron black bear sculpture forged by Ivan Zanoni
Majestic iron black bear sculpture forged by Ivan Zanoni

Majestic iron black bear sculpture forged by Ivan Zanoni

By Ivan Zanoni

Located in Milan, IT

The sculptor is fresh from the success of a major exhibition that the MART, Museum of Modern Art in Rovereto (the most prominent in Italy), dedicated to him. Born and raised in Cal...

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2010s Naturalistic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast iron standing bear money box by John Harper & Co
Cast iron standing bear money box by John Harper & Co

Cast iron standing bear money box by John Harper & Co

Located in London, GB

A late Victorian patinated cast iron standing bear money box, registered design by John Harper & Co.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

A Pair Victorian Casted and Gilded Iron Candle Stick with Bears
A Pair Victorian Casted and Gilded Iron Candle Stick with Bears

A Pair Victorian Casted and Gilded Iron Candle Stick with Bears

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A Pair Victorian Casted and Gilded Iron Candle Stick with Bears A pair great Victorian casted iron candle sticks with gilded finish and marble base, Germany circa 1860.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Joseph Simon Volmar (Berne, 1796-1865), Pair of bears in cast iron
Joseph Simon Volmar (Berne, 1796-1865), Pair of bears in cast iron

Joseph Simon Volmar (Berne, 1796-1865), Pair of bears in cast iron

By Josef Volmar

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Joseph Simon Volmar (or Vollmar) (Bern, 1796-1865) was a Swiss painter and sculptor. Born to a painter father, he was his student at the Bern Art School and later studied in Paris be...

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Napoleon III Statues

Materials

Limestone, Iron

Standing Bear Money Box
Standing Bear Money Box

Standing Bear Money Box

$332

H 6.3 in W 2.76 in D 1.19 in

Standing Bear Money Box

Located in London, England

A late Victorian patinated cast iron standing bear money box, registered design by John Harper & Co.

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Antique Early 1900s British Paperweights

Materials

Iron

19th Century Hand Forged Bear Trap
19th Century Hand Forged Bear Trap

19th Century Hand Forged Bear Trap

$1,500

H 12 in W 32 in D 9 in

19th Century Hand Forged Bear Trap

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Hand forged bear trap with extra-large pan, serrated jaws attached by rivets. Unique chain attachment opposite the pan toggle. From the patina and wear this one appears to have been ...

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Antique 19th Century American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Japanese Spear, Edo Period, bears signature
Japanese Spear, Edo Period, bears signature

Japanese Spear, Edo Period, bears signature

Located in Stockholm, SE

A Japanese long spear. Partly lacquered wood with a forged spearhead which is signed. High quality as most of Japanese items. Provenance: early 20th century Swedish collection.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

19th Century Russian Ormolu "Dancing Bear" Sculpture
19th Century Russian Ormolu "Dancing Bear" Sculpture

19th Century Russian Ormolu "Dancing Bear" Sculpture

$1,125Sale Price|25% Off

H 4.75 in Dm 2 in

19th Century Russian Ormolu "Dancing Bear" Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century Russian Ormolu "Dancing Bear" sculpture, finely cast figure of a bear holding a twig, standing on a roped revolving, iron pedestal.

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Antique 19th Century Russian High Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Ormolu

Rare Black Forest Bear Cigar Cutter and Match Holder, Wood, 1920s
Rare Black Forest Bear Cigar Cutter and Match Holder, Wood, 1920s

Rare Black Forest Bear Cigar Cutter and Match Holder, Wood, 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Rare Black Forest wooden Figural Bear, with a tray and a Cigar Cutter , also the bear is a Match Holder c.1920s. An exceptional and rare find from the Black Forest Folk Art movement...

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Deco Wrought Iron Panels - A Pair
Vintage Deco Wrought Iron Panels - A Pair

Vintage Deco Wrought Iron Panels - A Pair

$1,950 / set

H 70 in W 20.5 in D 0.5 in

Vintage Deco Wrought Iron Panels - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This antique pair is in great vintage condition, showcasing the beautiful, deep patina and robust character of hand-forged iron. They bear minor scuffs and signs of age that only enh...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Austrian Midcentury Walnut Bear on a Chain by Werkstätte Hagenauer
Austrian Midcentury Walnut Bear on a Chain by Werkstätte Hagenauer

Austrian Midcentury Walnut Bear on a Chain by Werkstätte Hagenauer

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Vienna, AT

Amazing Austrian 1950s wooden bear, socalled dancing bear with iron chain and glass eyes; perfect minimalistic and characteristic design of the animal.

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Unique Hand Carved Black Forest Tree Trunk Grandfather or Longcase Clock w. Bear
Unique Hand Carved Black Forest Tree Trunk Grandfather or Longcase Clock w. Bear

Unique Hand Carved Black Forest Tree Trunk Grandfather or Longcase Clock w. Bear

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning clock for the collectors of very rare and truly stylish Black Forest antiques. Tree trunk design longcase or grandfather clocks are a rare find and this 6.5 feet tall speci...

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Early 20th Century European Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

Materials

Brass, Iron

Igbo Iron Currency Knife — Sculptural Trade Form, Southeastern Nigeria, 1900
Igbo Iron Currency Knife — Sculptural Trade Form, Southeastern Nigeria, 1900

Igbo Iron Currency Knife — Sculptural Trade Form, Southeastern Nigeria, 1900

Located in New York, NY

Forged by hand, its elongated shaft rises into a sinuous, hook-like crest, punctuated by a lateral spur—an assertive, almost calligraphic gesture in iron. The surface bears a dense, ...

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Antique Early 1900s Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Large Wrought Iron Round Mirror, France 1950's
Large Wrought Iron Round Mirror, France 1950's

Large Wrought Iron Round Mirror, France 1950's

Located in New York, NY

A large wrought iron mirror, its solid iron construction bears a lot of his design cues and would be a focal point of any room.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wrought Iron

Baroque Domed Chest, Oak with Iron Fittings, Dated 1717, Europe
Baroque Domed Chest, Oak with Iron Fittings, Dated 1717, Europe

Baroque Domed Chest, Oak with Iron Fittings, Dated 1717, Europe

Located in Greding, DE

An impressive Baroque domed chest crafted from oak and adorned with intricate iron fittings. The chest bears the inscription: “Catharina Schlütters - Anno 1717 den 20.

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Antique 1710s European Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

RONSON Art Deco 1920 Polar Bear And Iceberg Desk Lamp In Bronze and Art-Glass
RONSON Art Deco 1920 Polar Bear And Iceberg Desk Lamp In Bronze and Art-Glass

RONSON Art Deco 1920 Polar Bear And Iceberg Desk Lamp In Bronze and Art-Glass

$3,815Sale Price|30% Off

H 9.1 in W 11.25 in D 5.25 in

RONSON Art Deco 1920 Polar Bear And Iceberg Desk Lamp In Bronze and Art-Glass

By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works

Located in Miami, FL

The lamp represents a standing polar bear near an icy iceberg shade. The base is solid constructed in black patinated iron, gilded bronze bear and art-glass shade.

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Gold Plate

“Perspectives”, wall sculpture in plaster by Brigitte Thiot, France, circa 2018
“Perspectives”, wall sculpture in plaster by Brigitte Thiot, France, circa 2018

“Perspectives”, wall sculpture in plaster by Brigitte Thiot, France, circa 2018

Located in Paris, FR

« Perspectives », large plaster wall sculpture by Brigitte Thiot, plastician artist, composed of three panels set in a blackened iron frame. Unique piece. Bears the artist’s embosse...

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2010s French Decorative Art

Materials

Iron

Square Fornasetti Coffee Table with Sun Motif, 20th Century
Square Fornasetti Coffee Table with Sun Motif, 20th Century

Square Fornasetti Coffee Table with Sun Motif, 20th Century

By Fornasetti

Located in New York, NY

Large square coffee table by Fornasetti featuring the iconic sun motif and a subtly wavy perspex tabletop set on an iron base. The tabletop bears a facsimile signature.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Eero Saarinen for Knoll “Tulip” Side Table, c.1960 – Early Carrara Marble Top
Eero Saarinen for Knoll “Tulip” Side Table, c.1960 – Early Carrara Marble Top

Eero Saarinen for Knoll “Tulip” Side Table, c.1960 – Early Carrara Marble Top

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Chicago, IL

The marble slab is factory-signed and stamped “Made in Italy” on its underside, while the original black-enamel cast-iron pedestal bears the Knoll design idiom in its purest form.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Iron

Machine Age Nessen Swing Arm Brass Table Lamp
Machine Age Nessen Swing Arm Brass Table Lamp

Machine Age Nessen Swing Arm Brass Table Lamp

$650

H 10.5 in W 8.5 in D 7.25 in

Machine Age Nessen Swing Arm Brass Table Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Sharon, CT

No signature or patent numbers. Rather heavy cast iron base bears some letters and numbers-as shown

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Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Regiment Des Dromedaires Camel Saddle
Regiment Des Dromedaires Camel Saddle

Regiment Des Dromedaires Camel Saddle

$19,850

H 13.5 in W 18.5 in D 51 in

Regiment Des Dromedaires Camel Saddle

Located in New Orleans, LA

This saddle is perfectly suited to fit snuggly around the hump and secure two soldiers upon the camel’s back. The wooden saddle bears iron reinforcements and brass mountings with ope...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Empire Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver, Brass, Iron

Spanish Fajalauza Lebrillo Bowl, Granada, Blue & White Majolica
Spanish Fajalauza Lebrillo Bowl, Granada, Blue & White Majolica

Spanish Fajalauza Lebrillo Bowl, Granada, Blue & White Majolica

By Cerámica de Fajalauza

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

The glaze shows natural variations in tone and texture, adding depth and visual richness. The bowl bears several original iron staple repairs, historically applied to extend its func...

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Jar with Lid, Yellow Ground Floral Decoration
Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Jar with Lid, Yellow Ground Floral Decoration

Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Jar with Lid, Yellow Ground Floral Decoration

Located in Grythyttan, SE

Hand-finished details and subtle variations in the enamels lend the piece depth and character. The underside bears an iron-red four-character mark, typical of decorative wares produc...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Chelsea Porcelain Trompe-l’Oeil Leaf Dish, Radish Plate Circa 1755
Chelsea Porcelain Trompe-l’Oeil Leaf Dish, Radish Plate Circa 1755

Chelsea Porcelain Trompe-l’Oeil Leaf Dish, Radish Plate Circa 1755

By Chelsea Porcelain

Located in Darien, CT

Mid 18th Century Chelsea porcelain trompe l’oeil leaf dish decorated with a naturalistic study of radishes. The underside bears the iron red anchor mark of the Chelsea Porcelain Fac...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Rococo Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Chelsea Porcelain Leaf Form Dish, Red Anchor Period Circa 1755
Chelsea Porcelain Leaf Form Dish, Red Anchor Period Circa 1755

Chelsea Porcelain Leaf Form Dish, Red Anchor Period Circa 1755

By Chelsea Porcelain

Located in Darien, CT

Mid 18th Century Chelsea Porcelain leaf-form dessert dish decorated with a Rococo floral bouquet. The underside bears the iron red anchor mark of the Chelsea Porcelain Factory, Lond...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Rococo Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Famille Verte Style Porcelain Fish Bowl Jardinière Phoenix & Lotus, 20th
Chinese Famille Verte Style Porcelain Fish Bowl Jardinière Phoenix & Lotus, 20th

Chinese Famille Verte Style Porcelain Fish Bowl Jardinière Phoenix & Lotus, 20th

Located in Miami, FL

The rim is encircled by a finely detailed floral border, while the base bears an iron-red apocryphal seal mark in archaistic script, in the traditional manner.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Enamel

Brutalist Crucible Pot Planter
Brutalist Crucible Pot Planter

Brutalist Crucible Pot Planter

$1,950

H 18 in Dm 14 in

Brutalist Crucible Pot Planter

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Made from heavy-duty refractory ceramic or cast iron, crucibles bear a rich patina developed over years of high-temperature use, giving it a weathered, timeworn character.

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20th Century Brutalist Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist Solid Bronze Figure, Janos Percz c.1970
Brutalist Solid Bronze Figure, Janos Percz c.1970

Brutalist Solid Bronze Figure, Janos Percz c.1970

$275Sale Price|23% Off

H 11 in W 3.25 in D 0.013 in

Brutalist Solid Bronze Figure, Janos Percz c.1970

Located in San Francisco, CA

In the seventies, his sculpture becomes more expressive and his works hammered with iron nails bear witness to the influence of Günther Uecker.

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Late 20th Century Brutalist Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Dutch "Delft Dore" Chinoiserie Teapot & Cover
18th Century Dutch "Delft Dore" Chinoiserie Teapot & Cover

18th Century Dutch "Delft Dore" Chinoiserie Teapot & Cover

Located in Downingtown, PA

The elegant shaping of the handle and spout further enhances the piece, decorated with trailing leafy vines and flowering plants in a striking palette of blue, iron-red, and gold. Th...

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Antique Early 1700s Dutch Queen Anne Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft, Faience

Finest Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Vase Qing Daoguang Mark Early 20th Century
Finest Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Vase Qing Daoguang Mark Early 20th Century

Finest Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Vase Qing Daoguang Mark Early 20th Century

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This extremely thin pottered antique Chinese Famille Rose vase dating to 1900-1910 is crafted from fine porcelain and boasts hand-painted enamels with "Wu Shuang Pu" sceneries. The...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Antique Derby Neoclassical Porcelain Plate Greek Key Circa 1810
Antique Derby Neoclassical Porcelain Plate Greek Key Circa 1810

Antique Derby Neoclassical Porcelain Plate Greek Key Circa 1810

By Derby

Located in Katonah, NY

The strong classical geometry, combined with saturated color, gives the plate a real decorative presence. The reverse bears the iron-red Derby crown mark used between 1800 and ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Steve Chase Retailed Asian Oxide Red Vase
Steve Chase Retailed Asian Oxide Red Vase

Steve Chase Retailed Asian Oxide Red Vase

By Steve Chase

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A pretty Asian probably Chinese early 20th century iron oxide glazed Vase. It bears a Steve Chase inventory label with a $1000.00 price tag.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Huge Chinese Porcelain Doucai Decorated Frog Vase Underglaze Blue Late Qing 19c
Huge Chinese Porcelain Doucai Decorated Frog Vase Underglaze Blue Late Qing 19c

Huge Chinese Porcelain Doucai Decorated Frog Vase Underglaze Blue Late Qing 19c

Located in Richmond, CA

Adding to its historical and artistic significance, the vase bears an iron red script Kaishu mark to the base reading "義謙堂龍年製" (Yi Qian Tang Long Nian Zhi).

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Famille Rose Antique Cylindrical Brush Pots with Two-Verse Poem
Pair of Famille Rose Antique Cylindrical Brush Pots with Two-Verse Poem

Pair of Famille Rose Antique Cylindrical Brush Pots with Two-Verse Poem

Located in Lomita, CA

One of the pieces in this famille rose pair of brush pots bears an iron red square hallmark, as well as four columns of Chinese characters in a poem.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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A Roman Mosaic of the Head of a Bear, On an Iron Stand
A Roman Mosaic of the Head of a Bear, On an Iron Stand

A Roman Mosaic of the Head of a Bear, On an Iron Stand

Located in New York, NY

A Fragment of a Roman Mosaic, Depicting the Head of a Bear, on an Iron Stand. 2-3rd Century AD.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sculptures

Fritz Neth Pair of Chairs Newly Covered in Raw White Wool Teddy Bear Cloth
Fritz Neth Pair of Chairs Newly Covered in Raw White Wool Teddy Bear Cloth

Fritz Neth Pair of Chairs Newly Covered in Raw White Wool Teddy Bear Cloth

By Fritz Neth

Located in Paris, ile de france

Rare Fritz Neth pair of chairs newly covered in raw white wool teddy bear cloth

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Dangae do tosei gusoku A blue-laced samurai armor with cuirass of double style
Dangae do tosei gusoku A blue-laced samurai armor with cuirass of double style

Dangae do tosei gusoku A blue-laced samurai armor with cuirass of double style

Located in Milano, IT

Kote [sleeves]: Of shino-gote type, in black lacquered iron. The hands (tekko) bear a secondary family crest (ura-kamon) with six planets.

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Antique 18th Century Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Late 15th-Early 16th Century Rare Solid Oak Armoire
Late 15th-Early 16th Century Rare Solid Oak Armoire

Late 15th-Early 16th Century Rare Solid Oak Armoire

Unavailable

H 68.51 in W 41.74 in D 31.11 in

Late 15th-Early 16th Century Rare Solid Oak Armoire

Located in Thoree les pins, FR

The old wrought iron cladding on the doors bears marks of restoration and time wear.

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Antique 16th Century Spanish Primitive Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

19th Century Cast Iron Bear
19th Century Cast Iron Bear

19th Century Cast Iron Bear

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H 7.5 in W 13 in D 6 in

19th Century Cast Iron Bear

Located in Chicago, IL

A bold 19th century American cast iron bear sculpture with wonderful attention to detail including expressive facial muscles, thick fur, and anatomically correct proportion.

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Antique 19th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Beautiful wrought iron locksmith's sign, France, first half of the XIXth century
Beautiful wrought iron locksmith's sign, France, first half of the XIXth century

Beautiful wrought iron locksmith's sign, France, first half of the XIXth century

Located in Paris, FR

It's entirely double-sided, in finely worked wrought iron. The part under the key bears forged initials and the sign itself, in shaped sheet iron, bears the words "A la clef d'or" in...

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Antique 1830s French Signs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Kewpie Doll W/ Teddy Bear Iron Door Stop
Kewpie Doll W/ Teddy Bear Iron Door Stop

Kewpie Doll W/ Teddy Bear Iron Door Stop

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H 10 in W 4.5 in D 3 in

Kewpie Doll W/ Teddy Bear Iron Door Stop

By Hubbly

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fun and folky Kewpie girl cast iron doorstop is quite rare and in original painted surface.Notice she is holding a teddy bear.So amazing to find one like this in undisturbed sur...

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Decorative Hook Hanging Bear
Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Decorative Hook Hanging Bear

Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Decorative Hook Hanging Bear

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Decorative Hook Hanging Bear 8 tall x 1.25 w x 1 d Original vintage condition.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Nikolai Lieberich Cast Iron Standing Bear Sculpture, Kasli Foundry, 19th Century
Nikolai Lieberich Cast Iron Standing Bear Sculpture, Kasli Foundry, 19th Century

Nikolai Lieberich Cast Iron Standing Bear Sculpture, Kasli Foundry, 19th Century

By Nikolai Ivanovich Lieberich

Located in Kastrup, DK

Nikolai Ivanovich Lieberich (1828–1883) An impressive cast iron sculpture of a standing bear beside a tree trunk, after a model by the Russian sculptor Nikolai Ivanovich Lieberich.

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Vintage Book Of Knowledge Cast Iron Still Bank Teddy and the Bear Coin Bank
Vintage Book Of Knowledge Cast Iron Still Bank Teddy and the Bear Coin Bank

Vintage Book Of Knowledge Cast Iron Still Bank Teddy and the Bear Coin Bank

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Book Of Knowledge Cast Iron Still Bank Teddy and the Bear Coin Bank. Circa Late 20th Century.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Games

Materials

Iron

Industrial French Standing Bear Mold
Industrial French Standing Bear Mold

Industrial French Standing Bear Mold

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H 37 in W 16 in D 11 in

Industrial French Standing Bear Mold

Located in Chicago, IL

This monumental cast iron doll mold dates to the 1940s and came from a French toy factory.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Indian Shooting Bear"     Circa 1907
Mechanical Bank "Indian Shooting Bear"     Circa 1907

Mechanical Bank "Indian Shooting Bear" Circa 1907

By J. & E. Steven's Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

Press the lever on the base and the coin is propelled into the bear as the Indian raises his head, and the bear opens his mouth.

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Early 20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank   "Teddy And The Bear"   Circa 1907
Mechanical Bank   "Teddy And The Bear"   Circa 1907

Mechanical Bank "Teddy And The Bear" Circa 1907

By J. & E. Steven's Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

The bank has some historical significance, depicting President Teddy Roosevelt's first encounter with a bear and the genesis of the Teddy Bear. The bank operates as follows: Plac...

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Early 20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron French Bistro Table with Marble Top
Wrought Iron French Bistro Table with Marble Top

Wrought Iron French Bistro Table with Marble Top

Located in Mckinney, TX

Topped with an old Carrara marble top, the wrought iron base bears the original white paint showing character marks from years of use.

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Early 20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Wrought Iron

French Brutalist Iron + Gold Leaf Coffee Table by Jean-Jacques Argueyrolles
French Brutalist Iron + Gold Leaf Coffee Table by Jean-Jacques Argueyrolles

French Brutalist Iron + Gold Leaf Coffee Table by Jean-Jacques Argueyrolles

By Jean-Jacques Argueyrolles

Located in Chicago, IL

The irregular legs rise in organic folds, each uniquely formed, while the rectangular top is worked with abstract incisions and planes of darkened iron and gilt. Its finish bears th...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Painted Table with Italian Marble Top
Victorian Cast Iron Painted Table with Italian Marble Top

Victorian Cast Iron Painted Table with Italian Marble Top

Located in Hastings, GB

A stunning Victorian table, the legs are cast iron and bear the original paint, the gorgeous green Italian Marble top is a later addition, and it works superbly with the decorative a...

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Antique 19th Century British Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

Wrought Iron Hairpin Bar Stools
Wrought Iron Hairpin Bar Stools

Wrought Iron Hairpin Bar Stools

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H 30 in W 15 in D 15 in

Wrought Iron Hairpin Bar Stools

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

This set of three wrought-iron bar stools bear a resemblance to the hairpin stools reminiscent of Frederic Weinberg.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Hand-Crafted 20th-Century Iron-Clay Terracotta Olive Jar, Central Anatolia
Hand-Crafted 20th-Century Iron-Clay Terracotta Olive Jar, Central Anatolia

Hand-Crafted 20th-Century Iron-Clay Terracotta Olive Jar, Central Anatolia

Located in London, GB

The object’s broad-shouldered, tapering form was engineered for stability and cool-storage in seasonal cellars. The dark, iron-rich body bears subtle smoke and handling marks — quie...

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Vintage 1940s Turkish Primitive Jars

Materials

Clay

Exceptional Swedish Grace Stone Box ca 1930
Exceptional Swedish Grace Stone Box ca 1930

Exceptional Swedish Grace Stone Box ca 1930

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H 3.94 in W 4.93 in D 4.93 in

Exceptional Swedish Grace Stone Box ca 1930

Located in Farsta, SE

Exceptional Swedish Grace Stone Box ca 1930 This beautiful box is crafted from Swedish marble with a cast iron lid. The cast lid bears a resemblance to works by var Ivar Johnsson, ...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble, Iron

Giacometti Style Lion Head Chairs Set of 4
Giacometti Style Lion Head Chairs Set of 4

Giacometti Style Lion Head Chairs Set of 4

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H 33.5 in W 20.5 in D 22 in

Giacometti Style Lion Head Chairs Set of 4

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Wonderful set of 4 chairs by J Art Iron works in the style of Giacometti. These vintage chairs have bronze lion head and paw feet details and are made of iron.

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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Vintage 1970s Heibi Keramik West Germany Pottery Large Wall Plaque with Fish
Vintage 1970s Heibi Keramik West Germany Pottery Large Wall Plaque with Fish

Vintage 1970s Heibi Keramik West Germany Pottery Large Wall Plaque with Fish

By West German Pottery

Located in Antwerp, BE

Features a bright glossy multi-color glazes design of three fish and algae on a tile in a wrought iron frame. Still bears the original label.

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Louis XV Period Hand-Carved Walnut Buffet or Sideboard
18th Century Louis XV Period Hand-Carved Walnut Buffet or Sideboard

18th Century Louis XV Period Hand-Carved Walnut Buffet or Sideboard

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Standing on sturdy cabriole legs and boasting solid paneled sides, this piece displays hand pegged construction both at the joinery and on the top. Two doors on long iron fiche hinge...

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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Iron

Edo Period Samurai Suit
Edo Period Samurai Suit

Edo Period Samurai Suit

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H 54 in W 27 in D 19 in

Edo Period Samurai Suit

Located in New Orleans, LA

The sixteen-plate iron helmet bears the signature of Kashu ju Munetaka saku, one of the top-tier prestigious armorers of the era.

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Copper, Steel, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Costela Lounge Chair Carlo Hauner Martin Eisler ‘Set of 2’
Mid-Century Modern Costela Lounge Chair Carlo Hauner Martin Eisler ‘Set of 2’

Mid-Century Modern Costela Lounge Chair Carlo Hauner Martin Eisler ‘Set of 2’

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Consisting of solid ebonized Freijó wood slats, which are arranged rhythmically throughout a painted tubular iron frame, this chair bears resemblance to a wooden rib cage.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Iron

Empire Period Chests of Drawers from Chateau de Compiegne
Empire Period Chests of Drawers from Chateau de Compiegne

Empire Period Chests of Drawers from Chateau de Compiegne

Located in Austin, TX

These beautiful classic chests were listed on the Imperial inventory of the Chateau de Compiegne, one of Napoleon 1er favorite residences. They both bear the castle iron mark (see pi...

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

20th Century French Metal Candlestick
20th Century French Metal Candlestick

20th Century French Metal Candlestick

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H 48.9 in W 23.4 in D 23.4 in

20th Century French Metal Candlestick

Located in High Point, NC

The base features graceful scrollwork that enhances its stability and adds a touch of French vintage appeal. The iron structure bears a slightly aged patina, giving it a timeless cha...

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20th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Set of famous Imari vases, phoenix flower design, late 19th century Meiji, Japan
Set of famous Imari vases, phoenix flower design, late 19th century Meiji, Japan

Set of famous Imari vases, phoenix flower design, late 19th century Meiji, Japan

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Wien, AT

Masterfully hand-painted, a true feast for the eyes. The underside bears the iron-red mark. Approximate dimensions of each: height 8,54 in - 21,7 cm, diameter 5,91 in - 15 cm.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Wooden Display Cabinet
19th Century French Wooden Display Cabinet

19th Century French Wooden Display Cabinet

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H 82.3 in W 70.7 in D 28.1 in

19th Century French Wooden Display Cabinet

Located in High Point, NC

Beautifully contoured iron brackets bear the monogram ’S.H’—a trace of the original owner who would have commissioned this cabinet to be built.

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Antique 19th Century French Country Buffets

Materials

Metal

Console Table and Mirror in the Manner of Ettore Sottsass
Console Table and Mirror in the Manner of Ettore Sottsass

Console Table and Mirror in the Manner of Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

The console stands stable as the legs are in solid iron. This exquisite piece bears a striking resemblance to the iconic works of Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, although lacking a s...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Planetarium and Armillary Sphere by L.-C. Desnos, 1754
18th Century French Planetarium and Armillary Sphere by L.-C. Desnos, 1754

18th Century French Planetarium and Armillary Sphere by L.-C. Desnos, 1754

By Louis Charles Desnos

Located in Milano, IT

Julien le Pauvre, Place Maubert Quarter 1754) Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere Height 55 cm, diameter 39 cm Height 21.65 in, diameter 14.96 in Base in turned and ebonized wood; upper...

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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper, Wood

Pair of Iron Bear Planters
Pair of Iron Bear Planters

Pair of Iron Bear Planters

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H 15.5 in Dm 10.5 in

Pair of Iron Bear Planters

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of iron planters of happy bears.

Category

20th Century Unknown Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Iron Bear 1960s-1980s / Object Wabi Sabi Mingei
Japanese Old Iron Bear 1960s-1980s / Object Wabi Sabi Mingei

Japanese Old Iron Bear 1960s-1980s / Object Wabi Sabi Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese iron bear. This item is from the late Showa period (1960s-1980s).

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Takaoka Tekki Cast Iron Bear Bookends, Urushi Finish, c.1990
Takaoka Tekki Cast Iron Bear Bookends, Urushi Finish, c.1990

Takaoka Tekki Cast Iron Bear Bookends, Urushi Finish, c.1990

Located in Savannah, GA

A pair of Takaoka City cast iron bookends modeled as standing bears facing each other with outstretched paws, urushi lacquer finish, circa 1990.

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1990s Japanese Brutalist Bookends

Materials

Iron

19th Century Folky Baby Bear or Cub Iron Door Stop
19th Century Folky Baby Bear or Cub Iron Door Stop

19th Century Folky Baby Bear or Cub Iron Door Stop

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 19th century original painted cast iron bear hugging the tree. Maybe she was getting ready to climb up the tree.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Primitives

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Standing Bear Bookends
Cast Iron Standing Bear Bookends

Cast Iron Standing Bear Bookends

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H 5.5 in W 3.63 in D 2.75 in

Cast Iron Standing Bear Bookends

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Cast iron standing bear bookends. Japan, circa 1990.

Category

20th Century Japanese Black Forest Bookends

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Japanese Grizzly Bear Bookends
Cast Iron Japanese Grizzly Bear Bookends

Cast Iron Japanese Grizzly Bear Bookends

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H 7.5 in W 3.25 in D 4 in

Cast Iron Japanese Grizzly Bear Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of unique and bold bookends of iron in the shape of two large bears holding your small to larger bookends The pair are a compliment on any shelf, in the library, Den or off...

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Teddy Bear Iron Door Stop
Early 20th Century Teddy Bear Iron Door Stop

Early 20th Century Teddy Bear Iron Door Stop

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This very cool teddy bear doorstop is cast iron and is dated 1910 on the back side.

Category

Early 20th Century American Country More Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Fabulous Pair of Vintage Bull/Bear Bas Relief Iron Bookends
Fabulous Pair of Vintage Bull/Bear Bas Relief Iron Bookends

Fabulous Pair of Vintage Bull/Bear Bas Relief Iron Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Very heavy vintage pair of bas-relief bear/bull iron bookends. The bull has a "Buy" sign emblazed and the bear has a "Sell" sign.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Japanese Whimsical Talking Bear Lighting Lantern
Japanese Whimsical Talking Bear Lighting Lantern

Japanese Whimsical Talking Bear Lighting Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Another first - own this loveable talking bear. This charming talking bear form lantern is the first we have seen. Its handcrafted , heavily hand cast and numerous finely detai...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

20th Century Original Painted Bear Door Stop
20th Century Original Painted Bear Door Stop

20th Century Original Painted Bear Door Stop

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fun and folky bear doorstop is in good condition with worn paint on the front of the bear.

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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Organ Grinder & Performing Bear, " circa 1882
Mechanical Bank "Organ Grinder & Performing Bear, " circa 1882

Mechanical Bank "Organ Grinder & Performing Bear, " circa 1882

By Kyser & Rex Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

This cast iron mechanical bank was patented and manufactured in 1882 by the Kyser & Rex Company in Frankford, Pennsylvania.

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Austrian Midcentury Walnut Bear Figurine by Werkstätte Hagenauer
Austrian Midcentury Walnut Bear Figurine by Werkstätte Hagenauer

Austrian Midcentury Walnut Bear Figurine by Werkstätte Hagenauer

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Göteborg, SE

The Austrian Midcentury Walnut Bear by Werkstätte Hagenauer is a charming and unique decorative piece that captures the essence of mid-century modern design. Handcrafted by the estee...

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Bronzed Bear Table Lamp by Thomas François Cartier
Bronzed Bear Table Lamp by Thomas François Cartier

Bronzed Bear Table Lamp by Thomas François Cartier

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H 11.03 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in

Bronzed Bear Table Lamp by Thomas François Cartier

By Thomas Francois-Cartier

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

A rare early 20th century circa 1920s T.Cartier cast metal table lamp with an opaque glass shade. The lamp has a polar bear sitting down and cooling the bottom of his feet against an...

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Vintage 1920s French Romantic Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

1940s California Rustic Modern Bear with Red Fiberglass Marplex Lamp
1940s California Rustic Modern Bear with Red Fiberglass Marplex Lamp

1940s California Rustic Modern Bear with Red Fiberglass Marplex Lamp

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Early transitional California modernist piece by Marplex of Southern California. Measures: W 16 x D 14 x H 21 in.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Rustic Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Unusual Danish Bentwood and Iron Chair by Vamo
Unusual Danish Bentwood and Iron Chair by Vamo

Unusual Danish Bentwood and Iron Chair by Vamo

By Vamo Sonderborg

Located in New York, NY

Unusual and hard to find form, continuous bentwood back and seat, on bent iron rod leg. Chair bears the branded mark "PV VAMO" - perhaps Poul Volther design.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Painted Cast Iron Lantern or Sign Holder from Amiens, France
Antique Painted Cast Iron Lantern or Sign Holder from Amiens, France

Antique Painted Cast Iron Lantern or Sign Holder from Amiens, France

Located in Dallas, TX

This fabulous antique French, cast iron, store sign holder bears the arms of the City of Amiens.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Grey Agate and Wrought Iron Side Table after Marc du Plantier, France, 1950s
Grey Agate and Wrought Iron Side Table after Marc du Plantier, France, 1950s

Grey Agate and Wrought Iron Side Table after Marc du Plantier, France, 1950s

By Marc du Plantier

Located in New York, NY

A thick slab of Agate stone resting on a wrought iron base that bears strong Marc du Plantier lines, it will make a nice drink stand.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Agate, Wrought Iron

Pair of Art Deco Polished Nickel Scroll Andirons
Pair of Art Deco Polished Nickel Scroll Andirons

Pair of Art Deco Polished Nickel Scroll Andirons

By Donald Deskey

Located in Saint Louis, MO

The scrolls were newly replated in Nickel per the original design and glow and mirror fireplace flames. Heavy iron arms are clean and bear the manufacturer's mark - Packard Malloy.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Andirons

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Costela Lounge Chair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Costela Lounge Chair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Costela Lounge Chair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1950s

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Consisting of solid wood slats, which are finished in natural varnish and arranged rhythmically throughout a painted tubular iron frame, this chair bears resemblance to a wooden rib ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Costela Lounge Chair with Ottoman Carlo Hauner Martin Eisler
Mid-Century Modern Costela Lounge Chair with Ottoman Carlo Hauner Martin Eisler

Mid-Century Modern Costela Lounge Chair with Ottoman Carlo Hauner Martin Eisler

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Consisting of solid Caviúna slats, which are finished in natural varnish and arranged rhythmically throughout a painted tubular iron frame, this chair bears resemblance to a wooden r...

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Costela Lounge Chair Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler ‘Set of 2’
Mid-Century Modern Costela Lounge Chair Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler ‘Set of 2’

Mid-Century Modern Costela Lounge Chair Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler ‘Set of 2’

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Consisting of solid ebonized wood slats, which are arranged rhythmically throughout a painted tubular iron frame, this chair bears resemblance to a wooden rib cage.

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Crucible Pot Planter
Brutalist Crucible Pot Planter

Brutalist Crucible Pot Planter

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H 18 in Dm 14 in

Brutalist Crucible Pot Planter

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Made from heavy-duty refractory ceramic or cast iron, this crucible bears a rich patina developed over years of high-temperature use, giving it a weathered, timeworn character.

Category

20th Century Brutalist Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Royal Vienna Porcelain Hand-Painted Wagner Cabinet Plate "Marchen"
19th Century Royal Vienna Porcelain Hand-Painted Wagner Cabinet Plate "Marchen"

19th Century Royal Vienna Porcelain Hand-Painted Wagner Cabinet Plate "Marchen"

By Wagner

Located in Cincinnati, OH

The back of the plate bears an iron red crown backstamp along with the number "158" and word "Märchen" both of which have been hand-painted.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

American 19th Century Neo-Gothic Birdhouse
American 19th Century Neo-Gothic Birdhouse

American 19th Century Neo-Gothic Birdhouse

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H 11 in W 10.5 in D 14.5 in

American 19th Century Neo-Gothic Birdhouse

Located in New York, NY

This charming 19th century Victorian birdhouse was modeled on the Neo-Gothic mansions that were then being built for the potential buyers of birdhouses. Cast in iron, it bears the na...

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Antique 1860s American Gothic Revival Architectural Models

Materials

Iron

Iron Bear Door Stop
Iron Bear Door Stop

Iron Bear Door Stop

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H 4.25 in W 3 in D 6 in

Iron Bear Door Stop

Located in North Egremont, MA

amazing presence and artistic weight in this small cast iron figure of a bear, very rare and desirable, see Jean Lipman, AMERICAN FOLK ART IN WOOD, METAL, AND STONE, (New York, 1948)...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Wallis Cast Iron Bear
Wallis Cast Iron Bear

Wallis Cast Iron Bear

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H 4 in W 5.5 in D 1.75 in

Wallis Cast Iron Bear

Located in New York, NY

Made for the Wallis Tractor Co. and later J. I. Case Plow Works. The bear was mounted on the front of early tractors on a rod in the front and used to sight the plowing. Mounted on ...

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Bear & Beehive Bank
Cast Iron Bear & Beehive Bank

Cast Iron Bear & Beehive Bank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Depicts a bear stealing the honey skep. Single screw closure on back.

During The Middle Ages, in about the fifteenth century, metal was expensive and seldom used for ...

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Early 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron Bear For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the iron bear you’re looking for. An iron bear — often made from metal, iron and fabric — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer iron bear, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right iron bear, those designed in Folk Art, Art Deco and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made iron bear over the years, but those crafted by Fritz Neth, J. & E. Steven's Company and Birmingham Guild of Handicraft Ltd. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Iron Bear?

The average selling price for an iron bear at 1stDibs is $2,100, while they’re typically $285 on the low end and $13,850 for the highest priced.