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24K Gold Plated Hand Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Lend a hand to your ears with this pair of mirroring hands stud earrings. According to Aristotle
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings

Materials

24k Gold, Gold Plate

24K Gold Plated Hand Earrings
24K Gold Plated Hand Earrings
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W 7.5 in L 1.75 in
Carl Aubock Made in Austria Hand Bottle Opener Bar Tool Desk Accessory Vintage
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Atlanta, GA
one in ultimate style and sophistication. Lend a hand (get it?) to someone with this beautifully
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Metal Industrial Table
Located in High Point, NC
. Square legs ground its solid weight, visible solder lends a hand-crafted quality to the mechanical
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Vintage 1970s European Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Metal Industrial Table
Vintage French Metal Industrial Table
H 34.3 in W 19.7 in D 19.7 in
W. Williams - 19th Century Oil, Boat Repairs in Mount's Bay
Located in Corsham, GB
damaged boat in the bay. To the left of the boat, two fishermen are readying themselves to lend a hand to
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19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Magnus Gjoen, HEAVEN LENT YOU A SOUL EARTH WILL LEND A GRAVE, 2019
By Magnus Gjoen
Located in Manchester, GB
Magnus Gjoen, Heaven Lent You A Soul Earth Will Lend You A Grave, 2019 3-D Lenticular Framing
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2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lenticular

Adrian Pearsall Armless Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Napa, CA
great care of the the sleek, organic, and graceful movement. It's as if nature itself is lending a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Armless Sofa
Adrian Pearsall Armless Sofa
H 28 in W 76 in D 32 in
Lend Me Your Ear Daffy And Joyful 1960 By Arthur Steel
By Arthur Steel
Located in London, GB
Lend Me Your Ear Daffy And Joyful 1960 By Arthur Steel Paper size: 44 x 33.5" / 112 x 85 cm
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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Folk Art Multi Color Molded Plastic or Acrylic Hand Vases Set of 7
Located in Topeka, KS
display cabinet!! They are bright, funky, fun, and FABULOUS!! We would like to “lend a hand” in your
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20th Century Folk Art Vases

Materials

Acrylic

Cat's-Eye Platinum Moonstone Yellow Gold Swivel Ring, Denise Betesh 2023
By Denise Betesh
Located in Dallas, TX
resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where natural beauty lends a hand to the endless, exceptional designs
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2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Cat’s Eye, Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

One of a kind coffee table, hand crafted
By Rinat Design
Located in London, GB
15th century method that lends itself well to modern design. Inspired by the Japanese Urushi craft, the
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Center Tables

Materials

Steel

One of a kind coffee table, hand crafted
One of a kind coffee table, hand crafted
H 20.48 in W 34.26 in D 3.94 in
Hand Painted Watercolor Portrait of a Little Girl England Mid-19th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
important portrait is painted. Her expression of quiet contemplation lends a sense of depth and complexity
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Paintings

Materials

Paper

Sumatran Antique Tropical Hardwood Bowl Hand-Carved from a Single Piece of Wood
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Sumatran hand-carved wood bowl from the early 20th century. This antique wood bowl comes from the
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Vintage Fredrik A. Kayser Teak, Leather & Brass Easy Chair #563, Norway, 1950s
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A brilliantly-conceived compact lounge chair in patinated hand-sculpted teak and cognac leather
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Teak

One-of-a-kind, Hand-Painted 'Sea Monsters' Chairs, Set of 4
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
design and details, Maggie hand-painted imagery and motifs of the ocean. Sea creatures and shell motifs
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20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Hand colored etching of a Venetian canal with gondolas by Hans Figura, 1924
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Vienna Secession School hand colored engraving printed on Japan paper and mounted on silk satin
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Paintings

Materials

Paper

2 part invitation forming a 3-D Dodecahedron Hand signed by Mark Ryden at Kasmin
By Mark Ryden
Located in New York, NY
Mark Ryden 2 part invitation forming a 3-D Dodecahedron (hand signed by Mark Ryden), 2016 Offset
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Offset, Permanent Marker

A 19th C. Meissen Porcelain Figurine Depicting a Cat with Captured Mouse
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
at an impressive 7 inches tall, this adorable handcrafted, hand-painted Meissen Porcelain striped cat
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Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Cocktail Table Pair Modern Hand-Shaped Round Hand Plastered Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
carved steel with a hand plastered finish lend a sophisticated quality. Custom sizes available Also
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Hunt Slonem, "Lory", 10x8 Green Parrot Oval Avian Painting on Board
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Slonem's antique framing lends a hand in giving this piece motion. Finished with his choice of antique
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

FIONA Hand Tufted Transitional Silk Rug in Blue, Grey & Taupe Colours by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
and futuristic patterns that are inspired by modern times. It is this unique perspective that lends
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Aiveen Daly Hand Pleated Empress Cushion
By Aiveen Daly
Located in London, GB
and leather. Her soft, meditative style lends an almost ethereal quality to her art. Her work is
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Satin, Cotton

Aiveen Daly Hand Pleated Empress Cushion
Aiveen Daly Hand Pleated Empress Cushion
H 19.69 in W 2.76 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Hand-Carved Jade Stone Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage hand-carved jade stone statue was cleverly sculpted to depict fully laden grapevines
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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Circle of ALESSANDRO ALLORI Portrait Of a Young Man Wearing A Ruff Wall Art
By Alessandro di Cristofano Allori
Located in West Hollywood, CA
your desk , this outstanding painting with the hand carved wood gilt frame will be the touch of old
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Antique 17th Century European Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Hand-Embroidered Cotton Suzani, Buhkara, Uzbekistan
Located in London, GB
Antique hand-embroidered cotton Suzani, Buhkara, Uzbekistan Uzbekistan, 19th century Length 227cm
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Antique 19th Century Uzbek Islamic Tapestries

Materials

Textile, Cotton

Early 19th Century hand decorated Swedish pine coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century hand decorated swedish pine coffer circa 1805. Real piece of rural swedish
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Antique Sumatran Hand-Carved Tropical Hardwood Bowl
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Sumatran hand-carved wood bowl from the early 20th century. This antique wood bowl comes from the
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

A Pair of Italian Painted Sideboards
Located in Cirencester, GB
reclaimed materials they have a lovely texture to them. This texture lends itself very well to being
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2010s Italian French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Pine

A Pair of Italian Painted Sideboards
A Pair of Italian Painted Sideboards
H 38.19 in W 69.3 in D 22.84 in
Hand Blown Clear And Gold Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Southall, GB
A magnificent hand blown murano glass chandelier that is exquisite in its craftsmanship and design
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Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Hunt Slonem, "Swoop", 14x11 Light Blue Oval Textured Butterfly Painting on Board
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
combined with Slonem's scoring technique lends a hand in giving this piece motion. Finished with his choice
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Hand Marbled Eggtimer Planter in White Chamota and Terracotta Clays.
By Tina Vaia
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
lending a sense of elegance and charm. Crafted with precision and care, each planter is a unique work of
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2010s Spanish Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Clay

Fishnet Chair, by Marcel Wanders, Hand-Knotted Chair, 2001, Green
By MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Knotted chair, 1995-1996, Marcel Wanders designed the Fishnet chair. Made from the same material: hand
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Early 2000s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Cord, Epoxy Resin

Hand-crafted Large Forged Wrought Iron Floor Mirror 6ft 8
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Very large substantial hand-crafted large solid wrought iron mirror. Moorish arched mirror that
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...

Materials

Wrought Iron

Left Hand Pillow in Cotton Canvas
By John Sohn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
seaming to lend the pillow its lifelike shape. Hand embroidered logo and Invisible zipper closure at
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2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Left Hand Pillow in Cotton Canvas
Left Hand Pillow in Cotton Canvas
H 24 in W 14 in D 6 in
"Sapphire Streams" Handmade Rug Brown, Green, Floral, Hand knotted in Nepal Wool
By Sergio Mannino Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
conventional perspectives on what a rug can be. Rather than serving merely as decor, each hand-drawn piece is
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2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

"Secret Garden" Handmade Rug, Brown, Green, Floral, Hand knotted in Nepal Wool
By Sergio Mannino Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
conventional perspectives on what a rug can be. Rather than serving merely as decor, each hand-drawn piece is
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2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Willow Loom Dark Ivory & Dark Ivory 240x300 cm Hand Tufted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
interplay of traditional design elements. The rug's detailed craftsmanship is a nod to time-honored hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Corallo Side Table #1
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Milan, IT
liquid metal, a combination lending the design simultaneous sturdiness and lightness. The embossed
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2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Corallo Side Table #1
Corallo Side Table #1
H 19.69 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Corallo Side Table #2
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Milan, IT
liquid metal, a combination lending the design simultaneous sturdiness and lightness. The embossed
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2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Corallo Side Table #2
Corallo Side Table #2
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Sunlit Melody Honey Yellow & Honey Yellow 240x300 cm Hand Knotted Rugs
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
rug. This versatile hue makes the rug adaptable to a variety of interiors, lending a contemporary and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Persian Kerman Lavar Red Wool Hand-Knotted Rug
Located in Plainview, NY
A luxurious and large Kerman Lavar rug—a masterpiece meticulously hand-knotted with the finest
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20th Century Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Rustic Hand Carved 19th Century Northern Thai Cylindrical Pole Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Tribal antique 19th century rustic hand-carved Thai pole sculpture from the mountainous city of
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Antique 19th Century Thai Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Right Hand Pillow in Cotton Canvas
By John Sohn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
seaming to lend the pillow its lifelike shape. Hand embroidered logo and Invisible zipper closure at
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2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Ethereal Zephyr Antique White & Antique White 240x300 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
subtle accents of white, lends an air of sophistication to any room. The subtle interplay of these hues
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs

Materials

Silk

Moroccan Hand Embroidered Large White Ottoman, Cushion or Pouf
Located in Plainview, NY
-catching ottoman or pouf will lend an air of exotic majesty to your den or living room. Handcrafted by
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1990s Moroccan Moorish Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain Picture of Peonies, Fruit Blossoms, and Lilies
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This lovely and rare hand-painted porcelain picture with a floral motif consists of tree peonies
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Luster, Porcelain, Wood, Hardwood, Paint

Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Inspired Hand Knotted Contemporary Geometric
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from India, this hand knotted geometric wool rug features a contemporary field design
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2010s Indian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand Hewn Wooden Oval Rice Storage Barrel with Lid
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th Century oval shaped lidded wooden rice container, likely Chinese. This is a hand hewn item
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Country Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Wood

Hallucinations 001, Side Table, Fiberglass Composite, Hand Made in UAE
By Design Kraft
Located in دبى, DU
tree trunks to create a functional, emotional object. Each piece is hand-made from a computer-generated
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2010s Emirian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Antique Hand Painted Indian Folk Art Painting Depicting Musicians and Archers
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian hand-painted folk art painting depicting musicians and archers in a brass custom
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Early 20th Century Indian Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Hallucinations 006, Floor Lamp, Camel Leather, Hand Made in UAE
By Design Kraft
Located in دبى, DU
form is crafted by hand layering thin sheets of woven fiberglass. The power cable is sheathed in a
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2010s Emirian Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Hand-Knotted Antique Doroksh Persian Rug All Over Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
. Hand knotted in wool circa 1880–1890, this rare piece boasts the mesmerising union of design and colour
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Antique 1880s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Texas Dancing, Hand Colored Stone Lithograph
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Texaz Dancing, Hand colored stone lithograph by Luis Jimenez 26 x 20 inches. For Larry, "Thanks for
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

21th Century French Limoges Marie Daage Hand Painted Dinner Service Tableware
Located in Madrid, ES
entirely by hand in differents colours. All are from families in Limoges, France that have painted for
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware

Materials

Gold Leaf

Horse on a Stand
Located in Napa, CA
-breds. A series of coyotes with a rough hand lend a new life and persona to each pup. One is sitting
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Horse on a Stand
H 70 in W 20.5 in D 8.5 in
Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Lacquered Bedside Cabinet with Hand Painted Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
, with hand painted cream and orange dragon, bird and floral motifs, two doors, traditional bronze
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Rug & Kilim's Hand-Knotted Distressed Style Rug, Gray, Blue Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 10x13 hand-knotted wool rug from the Homage Collection by Rug & Kilim. Enjoying silver-gray
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2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Axminster Style Rug, Hand Knotted Wool, Beige Floral
Located in Long Island City, NY
from hand knotted wool. Beige and orange are the dominant colors, with a notable blue field background
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Vintage 1910s Irish Neoclassical Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s Rustic Hand Carved Wood Fringe Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
details on this beauty! Firm cushioning and an exceptionally deep seat lend inviting comfort to the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edouard Dufeu (1836-1900) A Fantastic scene by a lake, signed drawing
By Edouard-Jacques Dufeu
Located in Paris, FR
recognise his nervous, painterly style, which lends itself particularly well to this fantastic scene
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1880s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Hand-Knotted Antique Amritsar Rug in Beige-Brown Floral Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
pattern transitions gracefully in a phenomenal play of beige and green that lends this one-of-a-kind
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Vintage 1920s Indian Other Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Lend A Hand For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the lend a hand you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A lend a hand — often made from fabric, wool and wood — can elevate any home. There are 1458 variations of the antique or vintage lend a hand you’re looking for, while we also have 1440 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the lend a hand you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A lend a hand is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made lend a hand over the years, but those crafted by Rug & Kilim, BOMMA and Venini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Lend A Hand?

Prices for a lend a hand start at $50 and top out at $1,500,000 with the average selling for $3,287.
Questions About Lend A Hand
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese hand fan is sometimes called a rigid or fixed fan. It refers to a folding fan that became popular during the Ming Dynasty and was often crafted with fine materials, such as ivory, bone or pearl, with paper or fabric coverings decorated with intricate designs. You’ll find a selection of Chinese hand fans on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, Chanel bags are hand-sewn in some places. Artisans work by hand when completing some steps in the crafting process, such as sewing on embellishments and tightening closures. However, much of the stitching used to construct the bag is done by high-precision machines and then carefully inspected by artisans. Find a selection of Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    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.