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Meant to be
Located in MADRID, ES
Acrylics / spray paint on canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Meant to be
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
1920'S Yellow & Black Silk Chiffon Slip Dress Meant To Be Worn Under An Evening
Located in New York, NY
1920'S Yellow & Black Silk Chiffon Slip Dress Meant To Be Worn Under An Evening Top
Category

1920s Casual Dresses

French Art Deco Wrought Iron Fire Screens attributed to Gilbert Poillerat
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Chicago, IL
. Sage green paint with gilt accents. These are meant to be used together as a set.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

French Modernist Chandelier attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Hanover, MA
articulate and provide up-light. Originally meant to be installed close to the ceiling, this can be fitted
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Pair Mid Century Modern Brass Sconces
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair mid century modern brass sconces. Excellent quality castings. Not meant to be wired.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

1920S Peach Floral Silk Lounge Jumpsuit
Located in New York, NY
This Vintage romper is meant to be fit loosely fits sixes XS-M 1920S Peach Floral Silk Lounge
Category

1920s Jumpsuits

Imposing Brutalist Bronze Horizontale Wall Sconce
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Unique brutalist wall sconce made of bronze. Meant to be hung horizontally, this beautiful piece
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Sgabello Chair
Located in Essex, MA
Meant to be used as ornament and typically placed in a hallway. Well carved overall. Shows lots of
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Five Original Signed Abstract Canvases by Allan Rodewald
Located in Pasadena, TX
, but are meant to be displayed together, as shown in photos.
Category

2010s American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Folding Wrought Iron End Table with Leather Top, France 1960's
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
A folding wrought iron table with a leather top, the hanging ring is meant to be used to hang the
Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gucci Multicolor Suede Liberty Platform Sandals Size 37.5
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These sandals from Gucci are meant to be a loved choice. Wonderfully crafted and balanced on sleek
Category

2010s Italian Sandals

Dior Cream/Black Patent And Leather Platform Ankle Strap Sandals Size 37.5
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These sandals from Dior are meant to be a loved choice. Wonderfully crafted and balanced on sleek
Category

2010s Italian High Heels

Christian Louboutin Pink Suede Lady Gres 20th Anniversary Pumps Size 38.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These pumps from Christian Louboutin are meant to be a loved choice. Wonderfully crafted and
Category

2010s Italian High Heels

Christian Louboutin Light Pink Patent Leather Peep Toe D'orsay Sandals Size 38
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These sandals from Christian Louboutin are meant to be a loved choice. Wonderfully crafted and
Category

2010s Italian Sandals

Christian Louboutin Blue Denim Lady Peep Pumps Size 38.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These pumps from Christian Louboutin are meant to be a loved choice. Wonderfully crafted and
Category

2010s Italian Heels

Christian Louboutin Gold PVC Peep Toe Art Deco Pumps Size 39
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These pumps from Christian Louboutin are meant to be a loved choice. Wonderfully crafted and
Category

2010s Italian Heels

Christian Louboutin White Perforated Leather Victororilla Pumps Size 39.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These pumps from Christian Louboutin are meant to be a loved choice. Wonderfully crafted and
Category

2010s Italian Heels

Christian Louboutin Black Patent Leather Pigalle Pumps Size 37
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These pumps from Christian Louboutin are meant to be a loved choice. Wonderfully crafted and
Category

2010s Italian Heels

Christian Louboutin Metallic Glitter Bambou Pumps Size 37
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These pumps from Christian Louboutin are meant to be a loved choice. Wonderfully crafted and
Category

2010s Italian High Heels

Christian Louboutin Metallic Glitter Bambou Pumps Size 37
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These pumps from Christian Louboutin are meant to be a loved choice. Wonderfully crafted and
Category

2010s Italian High Heels

Christian Louboutin Black Leather Baila Ankle Strap Pumps Size 40
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These pumps from Christian Louboutin are meant to be a loved choice. Wonderfully crafted and
Category

2010s Italian High Heels

Christian Louboutin Black Patent Leather Goosinette Pumps Size 36
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These pumps from Christian Louboutin are meant to be a loved choice. Wonderfully crafted and
Category

2010s Italian Heels

Christian Louboutin Black Patent Leather Flo Slingback Pumps Size 39
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These pumps from Christian Louboutin are meant to be a loved choice. Wonderfully crafted and
Category

2010s Italian Heels

Pair of Child Size Carved Wood Antique Chairs
Located in New York, NY
So much character. Chairs are both smaller and are not meant to be used as regular seating for an
Category

20th Century Indian Primitive Corner Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Jimmy Choo Pink Suede and Feather Crystal Embellished Ankle Boots Size 39
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These ankle boots from Jimmy Choo are meant to be a loved choice. Wonderfully crafted and balanced
Category

2010s Italian Ankle Boots

The Row White Leather Ankle Strap Sandals Size 38
By The Row
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These sandals from The Row are meant to be a loved choice. Wonderfully crafted and balanced on 10
Category

2010s Italian Sandals

Christian Louboutin Red Satin Jenny Slingback Pumps Size 39
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These red pumps from Christian are meant to be a loved choice. Wonderfully crafted and balanced on
Category

2010s Italian High Heels

Christian Louboutin Beige Patent Leather Bianca Pumps Size 37
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These beige pumps from Christian Louboutin are meant to be a loved choice. Wonderfully crafted and
Category

2010s Italian Heels

Christian Louboutin Metallic Crystal Leather Lady Peep Spikes Pumps Size 37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These spike pumps from Christian Louboutin are meant to be a loved choice. Wonderfully crafted and
Category

2010s Italian Heels

Humorous Gentleman's Magazine cartoon
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
notations. From a group of sketches meant to be preliminary drafts for editor approval.
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Humorous Gentleman's Magazine cartoon
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
notations. From a group of sketches meant to be preliminary drafts for editor approval.
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Humorous Gentleman's Magazine cartoon
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
notations. From a group of sketches meant to be preliminary drafts for editor approval.
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Humorous Gentleman's Magazine cartoon
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
notations. From a group of sketches meant to be preliminary drafts for editor approval.
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Humorous Gentleman's Magazine cartoon
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
notations. From a group of sketches meant to be preliminary drafts for editor approval.
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Humorous Gentleman's Magazine cartoon
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
notations. From a group of sketches meant to be preliminary drafts for editor approval.
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Humorous Gentleman's Magazine cartoon
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
notations. From a group of sketches meant to be preliminary drafts for editor approval.
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Humorous Gentleman's Magazine cartoon Oil Wells
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
notations. From a group of sketches meant to be preliminary drafts for editor approval.
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Humorous Gentleman's Magazine cartoon
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
notations. From a group of sketches meant to be preliminary drafts for editor approval.
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Humorous Gentleman's Magazine cartoon Dancing School
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
notations. From a group of sketches meant to be preliminary drafts for editor approval.
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

'Enter Here' Vintage Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
on the front. Meant to be driven into the ground. Good vintage condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Signs

Materials

Steel

'Enter Here' Vintage Sign
'Enter Here' Vintage Sign
H 58.5 in W 18 in D 3 in
Unusual Porcelain Plateau With Sea Shell Decoration
Located in Essex, MA
Meant to be placed on a dining table. Oval with central mirror surrounded by a well that can be
Category

Early 20th Century European Centerpieces

Materials

Tin

Christian Louboutin Two Tone Laser Cut Patent Leather So Kate Pumps Size 37
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These So Kate pumps from Christian Louboutin are meant to be a loved choice. Wonderfully crafted
Category

2010s Italian Heels

Mirror Consoles at Cost Price
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
. Note: wood bases are meant to be removed. It is only used as a protection.
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Mirror Consoles at Cost Price
Mirror Consoles at Cost Price
H 33.47 in W 57.09 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Charles and Patricia Lester Couture Lilac Devorre Velvet Tunic /Dress
By Charles and Patricia Lester
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage lilac tunic dress by Charles and Patricia Lester Couture. The dress/tunic is meant
Category

1980s Welsh Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Louboutin Off White Leather Pigalle Spikes Pumps Size 38.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These pumps from Christian Louboutin are meant to be a loved choice. Wonderfully crafted and
Category

2010s Italian Heels

Christian Louboutin Black Leather and Platform Peep Toe Pump Size 38.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These pumps from Christian Louboutin are meant to be a loved choice. Wonderfully crafted and
Category

2010s Italian Sandals

Vintage Space Age Chrome Sputnik Three Headed Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
chrome finish with a bulbous fixture for larger lightbulbs as is meant to be displayed.
Category

Vintage 1980s Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Be A Part
By David Leonard
Located in Fairfield, CT
environment, creating an oscillating view of the natural and the fabricated. The paintings are meant to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Be A Part
H 30 in W 44 in
Christian Louboutin Red/Black Satin Torero Peep Toe Platform Pumps Size 40
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These pumps from Christian Louboutin are meant to be a loved choice. Wonderfully crafted and
Category

2010s Italian Heels

Christian Louboutin Black Leather Bianca Pumps Size 38.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These pumps from Christian Louboutin are meant to be a loved choice. Wonderfully crafted and
Category

2010s Italian Heels

Christian Louboutin Multicolor Suede and Leopard Calf Hair Lady Peep Spikes
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These pumps from Christian Louboutin are meant to be a loved choice. Wonderfully crafted and
Category

2010s Italian Heels

1960s Mother Guardian Foo Dog Pair
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
; extremely rare to find as a pair, meant to be tile-roof finials. Breath taking and large scale
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Ming Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Mother Guardian Foo Dog Pair
1960s Mother Guardian Foo Dog Pair
H 19.5 in W 18 in D 9 in
Christian Louboutin Beige/Brown Calf Hair No Prive Slingback Pumps 41
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These slingback pumps from Christian Louboutin are meant to be a loved choice. Wonderfully crafted
Category

2010s Italian Sandals

Mid-Century modern Rosewood and Bakelite Salad Servers
Located in Charleston, SC
stunning Bakelite. I love how the 2 pieces vary in color but are meant to be together.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Bakelite, Rosewood

Christian Louboutin Black Patent Leather Very Prive Peep Toe Pumps Size 36
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These pumps from Christian Louboutin are meant to be a loved choice. Wonderfully crafted and
Category

2010s Italian Heels

Prada Black Patent Leather Platform Pumps Size 38
By Prada
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These pumps from Prada are meant to be a loved choice. Wonderfully crafted from patent leather, and
Category

2010s Italian Heels

Christian Louboutin Beige Patent Leather Lady Peep Pumps Size 38.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These pumps from Christian Louboutin are meant to be a loved choice. Wonderfully crafted and
Category

2010s Italian Heels

Banquito
Located in Guadalajara, MX
. This functional piece is meant to be seated on or used as a side table. Made in speckled natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Stools

Materials

Stoneware

Banquito
Banquito
H 11.82 in W 11.42 in D 14.57 in
19th Century Glided Cherub Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
townhouse in Brooklyn and was meant to be hung over the fireplace. Gorgeous relic of a bygone era.
Category

Early 20th Century Rococo Revival Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Glided Cherub Mirror
19th Century Glided Cherub Mirror
H 79 in W 50 in D 4 in
Brutalist Sculpted Wood Vase
Located in Richmond, VA
Unique hand carved vase from solid maple wood. 12" diameter and 6" tall, 1" diameter hole. Meant to
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Sculpted Wood Vase
Brutalist Sculpted Wood Vase
H 6 in W 12 in D 12 in
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    The Bauhaus was a school, established in the early 20th century, that sought to erode the distinctions between fine art, crafts and architecture. The Bauhaus movement still influences artists and designers today.

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    Reverse painting is a method of glass art. The artist paints the back of a glass panel so the finished work can be seen from the opposite side. The technique is centuries old and pieces can be found in a variety of art styles. Browse a selection of reverse painted pieces on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, accent chairs are meant to be used. Although they enhance the appearance of a space, accent chairs can also serve as comfortable seats. In fact, many of the most iconic accent chairs like Charles and Ray Eames' Eames lounge chair and Arne Jacobsen's Egg chair were designed to both please the eye and comfortably support the contours of the human body. Explore a wide range of accent chairs on 1stDibs.
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    Pearls that don't come from mollusks are what is meant by faux pearls. Genuine pearls form inside oysters. Most are cultured, meaning that they were produced with man-made interventions, but a select few are natural and come from wild freshwater oysters. Faux pearls are usually made from glass, plastic or shell. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of pearl jewelry.