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19th Century Lignum Vitae Fishermans Priest Turned in Lignum Vitae
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Lignum Vitae Fishermans or Anglers Priest
Turned in Lignum Vitae a good heavy
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Fruitwood
Lignum Vitae Candleholders
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of hand-turned lignum vitae candleholders or dry vases.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Torchères
Materials
Wood
18th Century Lignum Vitae Sphere
Located in London, GB
A late eighteenth century lignum vitae sphere of large scale.
Lignum vitae was favoured by Dame
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Lignum Vitae Wassail Bowl
Located in Greenwich, CT
A wonderful and large turned lignum vitae wassail bowl, England circa 1680
Wassail bowls were first
Category
Antique Late 17th Century English Charles II Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Turned Lignum Vitae Tobacco Jar
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good early 19th Century turned Lignum Vitae tobacco jar, the stepped lid with acorn finial, over
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Wood
Scottish Lignum Vitae Carpet/Lawn Ball
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a good example of a 19th century Scottish Lignum Vitae carpet or lawn ball. Lignum Vitae is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Games
Materials
Iron
Scottish Lignum Vitae Carpet/Lawn Ball II
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a good example of a 19th century Scottish Lignum vitae carpet or lawn ball. Lignum Vitae is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Games
Materials
Iron
17th century turned lignum-vitae mortar
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
A Charles II turned lignum-vitae mortar of flared form with ring turnings over low baluster waist
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century English Tableware
Materials
Wood
Lignum Vitae Bowling Ball on Stand
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an example of an early 20th century Lignum Vitae bowling ball on stand. This ball was not
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Bookends
Materials
Wood
Antique Lignum Vitae Night Stick from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An Industrial finely turned and warmly patinated antique Lignum Vitae truncheon (night stick), with
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Wood
Pair of Lignum Vitae Vases, circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of lignum vitae vases from England circa 1900. They are gracefully hand turned and have a
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Vases
Materials
Wood
17th Century Lignum Vitae Mortar and Pestle
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible 17th century English mortar and pestle made from turned lignum vitae, an extremely
Category
Antique 17th Century British Rustic Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Hardwood
English 19th Century Turned Lignum Vitae String Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
English 19th Century turned Lignum Vitae string box of "pillar box" form, the ring turned lid with
Category
Antique 19th Century British Boxes
Lignum-Vitae Modernist Table Sculpture by Clark Fitz-Gerald
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A unique, hand hewn sculpture of solid ironwood (lignum-vitae) mounted on a wedge shaped wooden
Category
20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Dumbell Lignum Vitae Weight Training Fixed
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
piece
Beautiful, tactile lustrous patina. Lignum vitae is sought after for the beauty of its grain
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Anglo-Indian, Massive Baluster Turned Lignum Vitae Pot Pourri Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th Century Anglo Indian, massive baluster turned, lignum-vitae pot pourri stand. Circa 1880
Category
Antique 1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Hardwood
English Turned Pair of Lignum Vitae Urn Wood Spill Stem Vases
Located in Cheltenham, GB
English Turned Pair of Lignum Vitae Urn Wood Spill Stem Vases
Pair of lignum vitae spill stem
Category
Antique 19th Century British Gothic Revival Vases
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Sailor's Fid Made of Lignum Vitae and Brass
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sailor's fid made of lignum vitae and brass. Once an indispensible tool on tall ships, the fid was
Category
Antique 19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Pair Of 19th Century Lignum Vitae Treen Candlesticks
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive Pair Of Early 19th Century Antique Treen, Lignum Vitae Candlesticks, Of Good Rich
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Candlesticks
Materials
Other
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a growling bulldog with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Original ‘Ball Rack’ with Lignum Vitae Bowling Balls, Made to Order
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A three-row oak bowling ball rack comprised of twenty-seven (27) regulation sized antique lignum
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Oak
Original ‘Ball Rack’ with Lignum Vitae Bowling Balls, Made to Order
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A collection of twenty-seven (27) regulation sized antique lignum vitae, lathe turned bowling balls
Category
Early 2000s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a bulldog with realistic red
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Duplo U Contemporary and Customizable Sideboard in Lignum Vitae by Luísa Peixoto
By Luísa Peixoto
Located in PT
Sideboard of 2 doors in glossy Lignum Vitae.
Bespoke / customizable
Identical shapes with
Category
2010s Portuguese Sideboards
Materials
Wood
H 31 in W 79 in D 18 in
Antique 20Thc Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell Jar c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell carved in the form of a bulldog head. The
Category
Vintage 1910s British Other Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Inkwell, c.1860
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a bulldog with realistic glass
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Lignum Vitae Treen Vices Pair of Minature Tree of Life
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Collector's specimens
- Lignum vitae is sought after for the beauty of its grain, coloring
Category
Antique 1750s English George II Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Turned Lignum Vitae Mortar w/Palmette Carved Ring Above Foot
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Exceptionally large eighteenth century turned Lignum Vitae mortar having a ring turned cylindrical
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Planters, Cachepots and Jard...
Materials
Wood
Lignum Vitae Turned Lemon Squeezer, from the Carter Burden Jr. Collection
Located in New York, NY
A turned lemon squeezer, crafted off a single block of Lignum Vitae wood, from the Carter Burden Jr
Category
Vintage 1960s American Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique 20th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Smoking Bulldog Tobacco Jar c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century Victorian lignum vitae bulldog tobacco jar featuring a carved bulldog
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Jars
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 9.45 in W 3.94 in D 7.09 in
19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell
England, circa
Category
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 4.5 in W 3 in D 4 in
Pair of Early Twentieth Century Lignum Vitae Lawn Bowl on Custom Bookend Stands
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Edwardian Lignum Vitae lawn bowls set on custom mahogany bookend bases. Each ball stamped
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Bookends
Materials
Wood
H 6 in W 6 in D 5.75 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Lignum Vitae Bulldog Tobacco Jar c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian lignum vitae tobacco jar carved in the form of a bulldog head. The
Category
Antique 1890s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Glass, Wood
Set of Six Lignum Vitae Goblets and Six Coasters with Storage Box, circa 1960
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Set of six lignum vitae goblets together with six coasters with storage box, circa 1960. Six
Category
Mid-20th Century Netherlands Antilles Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Wood
Antique Monogrammed Bone Inlaid English Lawn Balls c.1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A set of English lawn bowls made of Lignum Vitae Wood inlaid with bone. Monogrammed "AJG
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Bone, Wood
Primitive Candle Holder by American
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A hand wrought primitive candle stick with a twisted stem anchored in a base of lignum vitae wood.
Category
20th Century American Candelabras
Materials
Metal
Antique Monogrammed Sterling Silver Inlaid English Lawn Balls c.1900 (FREE SHIP)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A set of English lawn bowls made of Lignum Vitae Wood inlaid with sterling silver
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 3.75 in Dm 3.75 in
Duplo U Contemporary and Customizable Sideboard by Luísa Peixoto
By Luísa Peixoto
Located in PT
Sideboard in glossy Lignum Vitae.
Bespoke / Customizable
Identical shapes with different sizes
Category
2010s Portuguese Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood, Lacquer
19th Century Rush Light Blacksmith made, 1840s
Located in London, England
Charming twisted wrought iron rush light, on turned lignum vitae base. Blacksmith made.
British
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Lanterns
Materials
Fruitwood
Bowling Ball Collection from USA, 1900s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
. Filled with Lignum Vitae bowling balls.
Category
20th Century American More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Metal
Duplo U Contemporary and Customizable Sideboard by Luísa Peixoto
Located in PT
Sideboard in lignum vitae with interior lighting.
Bespoke / Customizable
Identical shapes with
Category
2010s Portuguese Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Duplo U Contemporary and Customizable Sideboard in Pearl-Night-Blue
By Luísa Peixoto
Located in PT
Sideboard of 2 doors in glossy lignum vitae.
Bespoke / customizable
Identical shapes with
Category
2010s Portuguese Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Standing Trees from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
striated surfaces and evocative forms. Variable sections in cocobolo and lignum vitae. Priced per tree.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Standing Trees from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
striated surfaces and evocative forms. Variable sections in cocobolo and lignum vitae. Priced per tree.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Standing Trees from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
striated surfaces and evocative forms. Variable sections in cocobolo and lignum vitae. Priced per tree.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Standing Trees from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
striated surfaces and evocative forms. Variable sections in cocobolo and lignum vitae. Priced per tree.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Cocobolo
Bowling Ball Collection from USA, 1900s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
. Filled with 12 lignum vitae bowling balls. Manufactured in the 1920s.
Category
Early 20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Regency Carved Mahogany Upholstered Armchair
Located in Altrincham, GB
, Turned Reeded Legs on Lignum Vitae Castors c1820 - 26"w x 28"d x 41.5"h (19" to the seat)
Category
Antique 1820s English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Duplo U Contemporary and Customizable Sideboard in Peach Lacquer
By Luísa Peixoto
Located in PT
Sideboard of 2 doors.
In the photo: Sideboard in glossy lignum vitae and peach lacquer.
Bespoke
Category
2010s Portuguese Sideboards
Materials
Lacquer
Studio easel by Windsor and Newton
By Windsor & Newton
Located in Cheshire, GB
terminating in four lignum vitae casters
Dimensions
Height 71.5 Inches ajustable to 97 Inches
Width 31.5
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Easels
Materials
Wood
Old Bronze Hand Bell, Town Cryer’s or School Bell
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
and has a beautiful lignum vitae turned handle and a loud ring
The bell is 12” high, and 6” in
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Musical Instruments
Materials
Bronze
English 19th Century Treen Salt
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine mid 19th century English turned Lignum Vitae communal open salt. The striking grain on this
Category
Antique 19th Century Vases and Vessels
19th Century Turned Wood Tobacco Jar.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century Turned Wood Tobacco Jar.
Attractive and skillfully made 19th Century turned Lignum
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Georgian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Elm
Late 19th C Red Burgandy Buttoned Moroccan Leather English Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Lowestoft, GB
lignum vitae legs with brass cup castors.
The leather in perfectly worn country house condition, the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 28.75 in W 72.05 in D 34.26 in
Collection of 19th Century Vintage Oak and Ash Ships Blocks
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
blocks and pulleys, all in good vintage condition, the are made in Ash, Oak and one is made in lignum
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Oak
Early 19th century channel island mahogany chest on chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
with brushing slide and 3 graduating drawers. Bracket feet, standing on original lignum vitae castors
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Treen Ware Coquilla Nut, Glove Box, Chess Dice Shaker, Lady's Card Case
Located in Dublin, Ireland
lock, lacking key.
A Lignum Vitae Chess Dice Shaker. Circa 1820.
Ladys Calling Card Case made of
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
H 3 in W 10.5 in D 4 in
Chaim Gross, Ballerina on Unicycle, Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture, circa 1940s
By Chaim Gross
Located in New York, NY
collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The sculpture is made of Lignum Vitae wood. The meaning of
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 9.5 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
Early 20th Century Pair of English Lawn Bowls
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century pair of lawn bowls in original case, English. Lignum vitae bowls in leather
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-19th Century English Turned & Carved Treen Twine Holder Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century turned & carved treen twine holder box, English. Made of lignum vitae. The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
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Lignum Vitae For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the lignum vitae you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every lignum vitae was constructed with great care. Find 52 options for an antique or vintage lignum vitae now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer lignum vitae, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A lignum vitae is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Mid-Century Modern and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one lignum vitae that is appealing in its simplicity, but Luísa Peixoto produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Lignum Vitae?
The average selling price for a lignum vitae at 1stDibs is $1,950, while they’re typically $199 on the low end and $85,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Lignum Vitae
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Lignum vitae is a tropical hardwood, known for being self-oiling. It was used for building steamship bearings and pulleys. For medicinal purposes, the resin of lignum vitae was known to help treat gout and skin infections. Today, it is used primarily for carving. Shop a collection of lignum vitae furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.