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Japanese Hand Glazed Vase by Tokuda Yasokichi III, Living National Treasure
Located in Takarazuka, JP
the rank of “living national treasure” – the highest accolade awarded by the Japanese government to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
20th Century Sebastian Matta Modular Living Room model Malitte in Foam '60s
By Simon Gavina Editions, Sebastian Matta
Located in Turin, Turin
transforms into a complete living room when needed: two-seat sofa, three seats and a pouf.
Malitte is part of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Foam
H 63 in W 63 in D 24.81 in
Set of white and green 6 "Tulip" chairs, Eero Saarinen, s. XX Finland
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Valladolid, ES
York – today national monument – and the Gateaway arch of the city of San Luis, a tribute to the
Category
Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 20.08 in
Gianfranco Frattini Alpaca Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972, Set of 2
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
inside two space-age chromed living room solutions: “Soriana” series by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and “Sesann
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 40.01 in D 39.38 in
Karl Nothhelfer very rare SET of 2 Wingback Armchairs & Sofa 1950s solid Cherry
Located in Kumhausen, DE
known through many exhibitions and lectures.
nationally known and influential. His furniture creations
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
H 29.14 in W 70.08 in D 27.56 in
Sanayi313 Stool by Sanayi 313
Located in Geneve, CH
and national design awards and commendations, including Elle Style “The Place of The Year” Award in
Category
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Ash
Vintage 4 Pc August Brandt Ranch Oak Rustic Sectional Sofa & Lounge Arm Chair
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
trickling onto the market today. Both the older and much newer pieces made for dining room, living room
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 36 in W 36 in D 27 in
Post Modern Yellow and Black Artifort Sofa
By Michael McCoy
Located in Weesp, NL
Design Minds National Design Award with Katherine McCoy for, in the words of the museum “affecting a
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Giltwood Aubusson Tapestry 7-Piece Salon Suite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
National School of Decorative Arts) sparked a revival of tapestry through changes in its technique: the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Living Room Sets
Materials
Giltwood, Tapestry
Desk Lamp from National Matsushita, Japan, 1960s
By National Matsushita
Located in Lisboa, PT
This desk lamp was designed and manufactured by National Matsushita, in Japan, during the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Union National Chinoiserie Mirror Black Pagoda Top Floral Design & Distressed
By Union National
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Union National chinoiserie mirror painted black with a pagoda top featuring floral
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Paint, Mirror
H 47.5 in W 35.5 in D 1.75 in
Vintage Yellow Chinoiserie Shell Carved Wall Mirror by Union National
By Union National
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Yellow Chinoiserie shell carved wall mirror by Union National. Item features hand painted
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
National Mt Airy Campaign Large Chest of Drawers
By National Mt. Airy
Located in Germantown, MD
Splendid National Mt Airy campaign chest of drawers. Featuring 5 large drawers, all dovetailed and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
National Mount Airy Walnut Burl Chest of Drawers
By National Mt. Airy
Located in Germantown, MD
1950s National Mount Airy Chest 9ft drawers in excellent vintage condition. Dovetail drawers work
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests o...
Materials
Brass
1990's National Mt. Airy Biedermeier Style Drum Tables
By National Mt. Airy
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of elegance to your living space with this remarkable set of National Mt. Airy
Category
1990s American Biedermeier End Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Midcentury National Mt. Airy Campaign Tall Chest of Drawers, Mahogany
By National Mt. Airy
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury National Mt. Airy Campaign Tall Chest of Drawers, Mahogany
Offered for sale is a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Blue and White Bottle
Located in Concord, MA
streak
11.875 x 4.25 inches
With artist signed tomobako
Kondo Yutaka was the son of Living National
Category
1960s More Art
Materials
Stoneware
Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Pottery Tsubo Jar Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
pottery.
In 1956, Kaneshige was certified as a Living National Treasure (Important Intangible Cultural
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Pottery Sake Bottle Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
pottery.
In 1956, Kaneshige was certified as a Living National Treasure (Important Intangible Cultural
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
Living National Treasure (Important Intangible Cultural Heritage) for his work in Bizen Ware pottery
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
H 4.75 in W 6 in D 6 in
Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Tea Ceremony Container
Located in Studio City, CA
of modern Bizen pottery.
In 1956, Kaneshige was certified as a Living National Treasure
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
H 2.75 in W 4.75 in D 3 in
"Metamorphosis of Zan Biell" by Keisuke Serizawa, Signed
By Keisuke Serizawa
Located in Pasadena, CA
maker, Keisuke Serizawa (May 13, 1895 – April 5, 1984) was named a Living National Treasure by the
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Wood, Paper
H 41.25 in W 31.13 in D 2 in
Japanese Celadon Lidded Vessel Mizusashi by Uichi Shimizu
Located in Atlanta, GA
Living National Treasure Ishiguro Munemaro (1893-1968) before establishing his own kiln near Lake Biwa in
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Jomon-Zogan Square Flask with Rope Imprint and Geometric Inlay Motif
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka
Located in Concord, MA
became the second Living National Treasure of Mashiko, Japan.[1] He was best known for his unique Jōmon
Category
20th Century More Art
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
H 5 in W 4 in D 2.625 in
Charger Attributed to Shoji Hamada On Contemporary Stand
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Stamford, CT
"Living National Treasure".
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Shoji Hamada Japanese Mingei Pottery Plate with Original Signed Sealed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
.
This work is sure to shine in any collection or setting.
Shoji Hamada was designated a Living
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Fujinuma Noboru
By Fujinuma Noboru
Located in Atlanta, GA
, he was named a Living National Treasure by Japanese Government.
A nearly identical piece is
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
National Geographic Bookcase
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Courbevoie, FR
The National Geographic Magazine. Each section stores 25 years of magazine.
Yellow, base in solid
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Shoji Hamada Tenmoku Glaze and Kaki Trailing Vase and Original Signed Sealed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
usually longer running and highlight a potter's career, like a Living National Treasure such as Hamada
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
H 10 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Shoji Hamada Japanese Earth-Toned Glazed Vase with Original Signed Sealed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
.
Shoji Hamada was designated a Living National Treasure in Japan in 1955. In 1968 he received Japan's
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
H 7.8 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Hagi Ikebana Vase by Kyusetsu Miwa X Japanese Studio Pottery
By Kyusetsu Miwa X
Located in Atlanta, GA
given the honor of Living National Treasure in Japan in 1970 for his work on reviving traditional Hagi
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Ceramic Vase Mingei Style Hamada Shoji
By Hamada Shoji
Located in Atlanta, GA
traditional Japanese pottery art to a wider world. In 1955 he was designated a "Living National Treasure", for
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Shoji Hamada Mingei Nuka Glaze Japanese Pottery Yunomi Teacup with Signed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
Hamada was designated a Living National Treasure in Japan in 1955. In 1968 he received Japan's highest
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
H 5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Shoji Hamada Mingei Kakiyu Kaki Glaze Japanese Pottery Yunomi Teacup Signed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
about any setting.
Shoji Hamada was designated a Living National Treasure in Japan in 1955. In 1968
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
H 4.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Shoji Hamada Mingei Kakiyu Kaki Glaze Vase with Original Signed and Sealed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
or setting.
Shoji Hamada was designated a Living National Treasure in Japan in 1955. In 1968 he
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Shoji Hamada Mingei Kakiyu Kaki Persimmon Glaze Vase Original Signed Sealed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
designated a Living National Treasure in Japan in 1955. In 1968 he received Japan's highest artistic award
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
H 11 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Shoji Hamada Tenmoku Kaki And Nuka Glaze Vase With Original Signed Branded Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
.
Shoji Hamada was designated a Living National Treasure in Japan in 1955. In 1968 he received Japan's
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
H 10.25 in W 7 in D 7 in
Shoji Hamada Mingei Kakiyu Kaki Glaze Japanese Studio Pottery Yunomi Teacup
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
about any setting.
Shoji Hamada was designated a Living National Treasure in Japan in 1955. In 1968
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Black Lacquer Modern Campaign Style Chinoiserie Credenza / Chest
By Union National
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century black lacquer credenza by Union National out of New York. It has campaign
Category
Mid-20th Century American Ming Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 29 in W 76 in D 19 in
Japanese Mingei Glazed Tea Pot with Kintsugi by Shoji Hamada
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Atlanta, GA
world. In 1955 he was designated a "Living National Treasure", for the first time for someone from the
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Living Room
By Greg Mac Gregor
Located in Sante Fe, NM
National Laboratory Photographic Archives produced in the early 1950s at the Nevada Test Site during the
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Royal Geographical Society World Clock
By National Geographic
Located in Norwich, GB
World clock of the Royal Geographical Society.
Royal Geographical Society World clock with columned brass frame holding a globe of the Earth showing the countries of the world on...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Living Without Borders
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
National Park. They - like me - must think “The Wall” is now a long way off because in 2020 the US has a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Emerald Living Room
By Lissa Rivera
Located in New York, NY
National Museum of Woman in Arts. Selected honors include the Griffin Museum’s Peter Urban Legacy Award
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Industrial Cast Aluminum Adjustable Floor Lamp by Pyle Lighting, Buck Rogers
By Pyle National
Located in Buffalo, NY
Industrial Cast Aluminum adjustable floor lamp,,Wonderful design,,bullet lamp head,Surely inspired by Buck Rogers modernist streamline design.Lamp adjustable in height from 70 inches...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Industrial Style Vintage Lamp
By National Matsushita
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Vintage lamp Matsushita electrics style in metal.
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Japanese Contemporary Green Yellow Porcelain Charger by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
other Kutani master porcelain artists and “living national treasures” in the concourse of the Kanazawa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Imaemon Chawan Bowl with Signed Box
Located in Fukuoka, JP
potter who was recognized as a National Important Intangible Cultural Heritage (Living National Treasure
Category
20th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Early Japanese Woodblock Print Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto by Kawase Hasui
By Kawase Hasui 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
spanning forty years with about 620 designs, Kawase Hasui was recognized as a Living National Treasure for
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
H 15.25 in W 10.25 in D 0.1 in
Living Painting - Colour Pochoir
By (after) Sonia Delaunay
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
copies on Velin Aussedat
Dimensions: 28.5 x 19.5 cm.
From 27 Living Paintings. [Milano, Edizioni del
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Vellum
Eagle of the French National Guard
By Jean-Auguste Barre
Located in Paris, FR
Jean-Auguste Barre,
1811-1896, French
Eagle of the French National Guard, 1852
Marion Foundry
Category
Antique 1850s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Shoji Hamada Japanese Tenmoku & Nuka Pottery Plate Original Signed Sealed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
once properly displayed.
Shoji Hamada was designated a Living National Treasure in Japan in 1955. In
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
H 3 in W 11.25 in D 11.25 in
Living Painting - Colour Pochoir
By (after) Sonia Delaunay
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Aussedat
Dimensions: 28.5 x 19.5 cm.
From 27 Living Paintings. [Milano, Edizioni del Naviglio, 1969
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Figurative Prints
Living Painting - Colour Pochoir
By (after) Sonia Delaunay
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Aussedat
Dimensions: 28.5 x 19.5 cm.
From 27 Living Paintings. [Milano, Edizioni del Naviglio, 1969
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Living Painting - Colour Pochoir
By (after) Sonia Delaunay
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Aussedat
Dimensions: 28.5 x 19.5 cm.
From 27 Living Paintings. [Milano, Edizioni del Naviglio, 1969
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Figurative Prints
Living Painting - Colour Pochoir
By (after) Sonia Delaunay
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
/500 copies on Velin Aussedat
Dimensions: 28.5 x 19.5 cm.
From 27 Living Paintings. [Milano, Edizioni
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Figurative Prints
"National Broadcasting Hollywood California" industrial Cinema projector
Located in Brussels , BE
very good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Japanese White Glaze Ceramic Vase by Manji Inoue
By Inoue Manji
Located in Atlanta, GA
shown.
A living national treasure in Japan, Manji was born in 1929. He started his career in Arita ware
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
27 Living Paintings - Colour Pochoir
By (after) Sonia Delaunay
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
copies on Velin Aussedat
Dimensions: 28.5 x 19.5 cm.
From 27 Living Paintings. [Milano, Edizioni del
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Portrait Prints
National Hardware Desk Top Advertising Logo Robot Sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
National harder advertising mascot. Made up of chromed nuts and hardware bits. Shown with old
Category
Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the living national you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every living national was constructed with great care. Find 73 options for an antique or vintage living national now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer living national, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A living national is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. A well-made living national has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Rockford National Furniture Company, Union National and National Mt. Airy are consistently popular.
How Much is a Living National?
Prices for a living national start at $69 and top out at $36,643 with the average selling for $1,625.