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Memphis Antique Furniture

Italian Memphis Style Desk Lamp, 1980s
By Memphis Group
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
This desk lamp is made in the famous Memphis style. The Italian Memphis Group was a design and
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1890s Italian Modern Memphis Antique Furniture

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Metal

Antique Italian Memphis Style Desk Lamp, 1980s
Italian Memphis Style Desk Lamp, 1980s
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Sally Coffee Table by Shiro Kuramata for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Shiro Kuramata
Located in Milano, MI
Memphis. Ideale in qualsiasi ampiente. Il prodotto è accompagnato dal certificato d’autenticità e sigillo
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1680s Memphis Antique Furniture

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Metal

Belgo Chrom Chairs Steel Design Memphis Style, 1980s
By belgochrom
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Memphis Milano style chairs by Belgo Chrom from the 1980s. Also a beautiful deskchair The green
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1880s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Memphis Antique Furniture

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Steel

Memphis Style Studio Artist Post Modern Solar System Metal Glass Coffee Table
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in El Cajon, CA
Outrageous, artist-made welded iron Memphis Style coffee table depicting celestial scene or
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Late 19th Century North American Brutalist Memphis Antique Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Pair of Petite Striped Slipper Chairs
Located in west palm beach, FL
upholstery application. The chairs have all the markings of old traditional furniture construction with
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Early 20th Century Rustic Memphis Antique Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Located in London, GB
Serapeum of Memphis, 30th Dynasty, circa 379 - 360 BC. The sphinxes of the Serapeum have captivated
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Memphis Antique Furniture

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Limestone

Antique Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
H 26.78 in W 14.97 in D 41.34 in
Three 18th Century Hand Coloured Orientalist Views of Egypt, Circa 1740
By Frederik Ludvig Norden
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
la seconde Pyramide de Memphis', dated 1744. The 2nd in the sequence of three is titled, 'Profile de
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Mid-18th Century Egyptian Other Memphis Antique Furniture

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Paper

Early 20th Century Naked Woman Painting Oil on Canvas
Located in Milan, IT
may be Jean-Louis Forain's Client, kept at the Collection of the Dixon Gallery and Gardens in Memphis
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Early 20th Century Italian Memphis Antique Furniture

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Canvas

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec "May Milton" Lithograph
By Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Located in New York, NY
; This lithograph was on display at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens in Memphis, Tennessee, in the
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1890s French Memphis Antique Furniture

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Paper

Antique 1915 Mahogany Chicago Cable Company Carolina Inner Player Upright Piano
Located in Dayton, OH
. Other owners of the Cable Company include Aeolian with the factory at 2718 Pershing Ave., Memphis, TN
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1910s Edwardian Memphis Antique Furniture

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Mahogany

Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
1950s, some 20 years before he founded the Memphis Postmodern design collective in Milan, Sottsass used
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Memphis Antique Furniture

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Ceramic

Bitossi Aldo Londi Blue Ceramic Large Bottle Vase with Circles & Rhombus Pattern
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
, experimental designers such as Sottsass. Starting in the 1950s, some 20 years before he founded the Memphis
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Memphis Antique Furniture

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Ceramic

1899 Poole Brothers Antique Railroad Map of the Illinois Central Railroad
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Mississippi valley to Memphis, Tennessee. Several acquisitions in the following years, including the
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1890s American Memphis Antique Furniture

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Paper

Important Italian Futurist Secretary / Desk / Etagere Attr. to Giacomo Balla
Located in New York, NY
furniture ever created. Ettore Sottsass took inspiration in this work in his open shelf/cabinet creations
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Early 20th Century Italian Futurist Memphis Antique Furniture

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Elm, Walnut

19th Century Tennessee American Classical Jackson Press
Located in Forney, TX
console, and more. HISTORY: Although Tennessee furniture has been an overlooked and forgotten
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19th Century American American Classical Memphis Antique Furniture

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Cherry, Poplar, Pine

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Memphis Antique Furniture

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Textile

Temi Bench, Minimalist Velvet Bench in Teja
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. Great furniture begins w...
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2010s Chinese Minimalist Memphis Antique Furniture

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Velvet

Antique Temi Bench, Minimalist Velvet Bench in Teja
Temi Bench, Minimalist Velvet Bench in Teja
H 17.25 in W 52.25 in D 17.25 in
Serpentine Vertical Ceramic Wall Sconce by Farrah Sit - Single or Mirrored Pair
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this sandy slipcast ceramic wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of geometry to create a flow. The sconce snakes up and off the wall, a scul...
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2010s American Modern Memphis Antique Furniture

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Brass

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Memphis Antique Furniture

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Textile, Wood

Set of Six Stainless steel 1970s Dining Chairs by Belgo Chrom Dewulf
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Den Haag, NL
Set of six style stainless steel Belgo Chrom 1970s deco dining chairs. Very well made heavy pieces with beautiful details. We kept the original fabric but they are in need of new up...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Memphis Antique Furniture

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Stainless Steel

First Chair by Michele de Lucchi for Memphis
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Group
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic "First Chair" designed by Michelle de Lucchi for Memphis Milano 1983 in good condition, some scratches to the seat.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Memphis Antique Furniture

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Metal

MONTERA Biomorphic Pendant Light in Brass & Blown Glass, Blueprint Lighting 2021
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Montera Pendant Light by Blueprint Lighting featured an undulating, biomorphic form atop a single blown satin glass globe. Creates flattering indirect light overhead--perfect in ...
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2010s North American Modern Memphis Antique Furniture

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Enamel, Nickel, Brass, Bronze

Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Memphis Antique Furniture

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Travertine

"Olivetti" Office Desk by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, 1980
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in București, B
The "Olivetti" office desk was designed by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Headquarters in Ivrea in 1990. This piece is made from lacquered wood.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Memphis Antique Furniture

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Wood

Corbu Bench in Walnut by DeMuro Das
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the curved forms of Le Corbusier's High Court in Chandigarh, the Corbu bench features a domed seat that blends seamlessly into its contoured solid wood base. Available in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Memphis Antique Furniture

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Oak, Walnut

Handcrafted Mid-Century Mita Armchair, Tropical Parota Wood & Outdoor Pad
By Leon Leon Design
Located in Mexico City, Delegación Cuauhtémoc
A creation by León León design from Mexico City: a one-of-a-kind seating masterpiece crafted with steel and tropical parota wood. This exceptional chair showcases meticulous hand-ca...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Memphis Antique Furniture

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Steel

Olivetti Synthesis 'Synthesis 45' Complete set plus clamp desk organizer
By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milano, IT
Olivetti ‘Synthesis 45' complete set with rare clamp desk organizer, designed by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti italy in 1972. This versatile set offers the option of combining the p...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Memphis Antique Furniture

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Plastic

Olivetti Lettera 36 Portable Typewriter Designed by Ettore Sottsass. circa 1970s
By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Olivetti Lettera 36 Portable Typewriter with the Original Case. circa early 1970s Created by famed Italian designer/architect Ettore Sottsass, The Olivetti Lettera 36, was t...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Memphis Antique Furniture

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Metal

De Sede Dining Chairs by Nienkamper in Brown Leather, 1980s
By De Sede, Nienkamper
Located in Renens, CH
Four armchairs in leather and chromed steel by the Swiss furniture maker De Sede, guaranteeing a high quality product, completely handmade by skilled artisans from the finest Swiss c...
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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Memphis Antique Furniture

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Steel

Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Synthesis Black Ashtray, Italy, 1970s
By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Naples, IT
Large black ABS ashtray, Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Synthesis, Sistema 45 series, 1972. Iconic object from the revolutionary office furniture system Synthesis 45, presented by Oli...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Memphis Antique Furniture

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Plastic

Post Modern Counter Height Bar Stools on Casters, Black Metal + Velvet
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in Decatur, GA
Post Modern Memphis Milano style counter height barstools on casters. Black lacquered metal frames saddle tone velvet upholstered seat and backrest. Appealing from any angle. These ...
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1980s American Post-Modern Memphis Antique Furniture

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Metal

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Paul Stotts circa 1928 Signed Original Coastal Trees Oil Painting Woman & Child
Located in Portland, OR
their permanent address in Memphis, Tennessee. In Memphis, he opened a studio in his home on Linden
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1920s American Memphis Antique Furniture

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Paint

Paul Stotts circa 1928 Framed Signed Oil Painting Still Life of Flowers in Vase
Located in Portland, OR
decorating and later moved to their permanent address in Memphis, Tennessee. In Memphis, he opened a studio
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1920s American Memphis Antique Furniture

Ancient Egyptian Polychrome Wood Ptah Soker Osiris Shrine
Located in New York, NY
. As early as the Old Kingdom, the god Ptah of Memphis formed close links with the funerary god of the
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18th Century and Earlier Egyptian Memphis Antique Furniture

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Wood

Sekhmet Faience Amulet, Egypt, Late Period, '664-332 BC'
Located in Paris, FR
Memphis. She was the goddess of the sun and of medicine, representing as well the burning heat and the
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Memphis Antique Furniture

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Faience

Edward Potthast’s Captivating Painting of the Breathtaking Grand Canyon
By Edward Henry Potthast
Located in New York, NY
; Memphis, Tennessee, The Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Americans at Play: Edward Henry Potthast (1857-1927
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Early 20th Century Memphis Antique Furniture

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Canvas

'Tree of Life' Picture Window Attributed to John S. Bradstreet
By John Scott Bradstreet
Located in Minneapolis, MN
of several found at the Frank G. Jones Residence in Memphis, Tennessee. In glass, leadwork, design
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Memphis Antique Furniture

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Stained Glass

One-of-a-Kind 1990s Steel and Copper Artisan Console Table
By Memphis Group
Located in Las Vegas, NV
. There will never be another like it. His pieces have a very Memphis Group, 90's Pop Art Style to them
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Early 20th Century Memphis Antique Furniture

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Copper, Steel

Italian Postmodern Table Lamp Style of Memphis, 1980
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in London, GB
perforated yellow shade in the bright Memphis colors, 1980.
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Early 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Memphis Antique Furniture

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Steel

19th Century Staffordshire Chintz Memphis Pattern Transferware Ironstone Drainer
By Cauldon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
on a creamy ivory colored ground. The back side has the pattern name, “Memphis” in a ribbon. There is
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Mid-19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Memphis Antique Furniture

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Ironstone

Important Pair of Italian Futurist Armchairs Attributed to Giacomo Balla
Located in New York, NY
along with it's matching Etagere form one of top futurist works in furniture ever created. Ettore
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Early 20th Century Italian Futurist Memphis Antique Furniture

Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm Coin of Alexander the Great, 323 BC
Located in London, GB
lifetime issue from the Memphis mint, Egypt. Struck, circa 325-323 BC. Of the countless examples of
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15th Century and Earlier Hellenistic Memphis Antique Furniture

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Silver

Antique Pair Grand Tour Bronze Egyptian Sphynx Figures Breche Violet Marble 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Metropolitain Museum of Art in New York and the large alabaster sphinx at the Ramessid Temple in Memphis, Egypt
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Memphis Antique Furniture

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Breccia Marble, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Bronze Dog Sculpture, "Chasing His Tail", Edith B. Parsons, by Gorham
By Gorham Manufacturing Company, Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, Memphis, TN), the pediment figures for the main entrance of the Liberal Arts Building of the Louisiana
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Early 20th Century American Other Memphis Antique Furniture

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Bronze

Pair Dog Bronze Sculptures "Serenaders" by Edith B. Parsons, American
By Gorham Manufacturing Company, Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons
Located in Shippensburg, PA
important public works including a memorial fountain to John Galloway (Public Park, Memphis, TN), the
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Early 20th Century American Memphis Antique Furniture

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Bronze

Ancient Egyptian Bronze Statue of Ptah
Located in London, GB
and the ankh key of life. He was the local god Memphis [sic] and considered to be the creator of
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Memphis Antique Furniture

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Bronze

Ancient Egyptian Bronze Statue of Ptah
Ancient Egyptian Bronze Statue of Ptah
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H 8.76 in W 2.51 in D 3.26 in
“Female Nude” by Edward Henry Potthast
By Edward Henry Potthast
Located in Sheffield, MA
, Memphis, to Beaumont Art Museum, TX (1985-1988). Potthast's brother named his son Edward
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19th Century American Memphis Antique Furniture

Dolphin Frieze
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Dolphin Frieze in three parts from the top of the Ellis Auditorium in Memphis Tennessee where Elvis
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Memphis Antique Furniture

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Cast Stone

Dolphin Frieze
Dolphin Frieze
H 24 in W 66 in D 13 in
"A Playful Youth" Bronze Sculpture by Edith Parsons 'American, 1878-1956'
By Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, Memphis, TN), the pediment figures for the main entrance of the Liberal Arts Building of the Louisiana
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1910s American Art Nouveau Memphis Antique Furniture

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Bronze

1865 Military Map Showing the Marches of the U.S. Forces under W. T. Sherman
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
to Savannah, from Memphis, Vicksburg, and Nashville to Atlanta. CONDITION: Overall very good
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1860s American Memphis Antique Furniture

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Paper

1865 "Johnson's Kentucky and Tennessee" Map by Johnson and Ward
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Nashville," "Navy Yard Memphis," and "Entrance to Mammoth Cave." This 1865 Johnson and Ward publication of
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Mid-19th Century Memphis Antique Furniture

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Paper

19th Century Regency Solid Silver Askos Jug by William Eaton, London, circa 1837
By William Eaton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Attica) and was excavated in Memphis. Measures: Height 14cm Width 13 x 7cm Weight 315g.
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19th Century English Regency Memphis Antique Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Baotou Rug with Qing Dynasty Style
Located in Dallas, TX
complement nearly all interior styles, from Bauhaus to Memphis and everything in between. This piece has been
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Memphis Antique Furniture

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Wool

Charles Lindbergh Signed Oveland and Overseas Flight Path Map, circa 1928
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Lindbergh and includes some biographical information. Illustrations include the U.S. Cruiser Memphis
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1920s American Memphis Antique Furniture

13 Stars, A Cotton Parade Flag
Located in York County, PA
at Memphis, Missouri and mustered into the service of the 21st Missouri Infantry, Company "H", in
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19th Century American Memphis Antique Furniture

32 Star Antique American Flag, Representing Minnesota Statehood
Located in York County, PA
reinforce the Army of the Cumberland. Passing north through Memphis, Tennessee, it headed South again
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1860s American Memphis Antique Furniture

Very Good French Empire Commode
Located in Hudson, NY
is known for presenting to America the finest French furniture with a particular interest in the
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19th Century French Empire Memphis Antique Furniture

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Ormolu

Very Good French Empire Commode
Very Good French Empire Commode
H 36.75 in W 55.25 in D 24.75 in
Memphis Style Articulating Wood Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Postmodern wood lamp by Haba, Germany. Made in the 1980s. Wood dowel tightens the base so that it can clamp on to a desktop/tabletop/shelf. Height is adjustable. Painted wood a...
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1880s German Memphis Antique Furniture

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Metal

Memphis Style Articulating Wood Lamp
Memphis Style Articulating Wood Lamp
H 26 in W 20 in D 4.5 in
Pair of 1980s Murano Glass Sconces
By Memphis Group
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of 1980s Murano glass sconces In the Memphis style.
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1880s Italian Memphis Antique Furniture

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Murano Glass

Pair of 1980s Murano Glass Sconces
Pair of 1980s Murano Glass Sconces
H 13.78 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Dutch Design Harvink Zino Memphis Style Chairs Black
By Harvink
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful Dutch design chairs in the Memphis style from the 1980s. Complete original. Made by
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1880s Dutch Post-Modern Memphis Antique Furniture

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Velvet, Bentwood

Small Memphis Floor Lamp by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1981
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Berlin, DE
This small floor lamp or table lamp by Ettore Stottsass was designed and made, circa 1981. It has it original blue color and also the original blue opaline glass shade.
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1880s Italian Mid-Century Modern Memphis Antique Furniture

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Metal

4 Dutch Design Harvink Zino Memphis Design Chairs Gold Black
By Harvink
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
4 Beautiful Dutch design chairs in the Memphis style from the 1980s. Newly upholstered with gold
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1880s Dutch Post-Modern Memphis Antique Furniture

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Velvet, Bentwood

1980s Postmodern Memphis Side Table in Black Lacquered Metal and Glass
Located in Berlin, DE
A unique piece which is a great eye-catcher for your antique, modern, space age or mid-century interior. If you have any more questions we are very happy to help and send you more d...
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1880s Italian Post-Modern Memphis Antique Furniture

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Metal

Italian Art Nouveau Children's Barber Chair
Located in Weesp, NL
world trendsetter, and has produced some of the greatest furniture designers in the world, such as
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1920s Italian Art Nouveau Memphis Antique Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel, Iron

Italian Art Nouveau Children's Barber Chair
Italian Art Nouveau Children's Barber Chair
H 42.13 in W 18.51 in D 24.81 in
19th Century Massive Wooden Bowl / AMERICANA
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderful massive wooden dough bowl from Memphis Tennessee. Exceptional color and patina.
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19th Century American American Colonial Memphis Antique Furniture

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Fruitwood

Rare Edith B. Parsons Little Ducks Bronze Figural Bookends, American
By Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons, Kunst Foundry
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
in Memphis, Tennessee.  
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1910s American Art Deco Memphis Antique Furniture

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Bronze

Memphis Style Macassar Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
Sculptural Macassar ebony and mahogany Memphis style coffee table, 1980s. Extremely well crafted.
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Early 20th Century Italian Other Memphis Antique Furniture

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Wood

Custom Modern Marble-Top Dining Table
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer: Unknown Period/style: Contemporary Modern Memphis Country: United States Manufacture
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19th Century Modern Memphis Antique Furniture

Custom Modern Marble-Top Dining Table
Custom Modern Marble-Top Dining Table
H 30 in W 35.5 in D 56 in
Swedish Light Gray Painted Pine Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Memphis, TN
-century brick warehouse, we had the opportunity to return to our furniture-loving roots once 2020's Covid
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19th Century Memphis Antique Furniture

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Pine

Petite Sheraton Sideboard or Console, Probably New England, circa 1820
Located in Alexandria, VA
the business we have never seen anything like it. It has had a long life in Memphis, TN and prior to
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Early 19th Century American Federal Memphis Antique Furniture

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Memphis Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of memphis antique furniture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A piece of memphis antique furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Hollywood Regency and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one item from our selection of memphis antique furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Harvink, belgochrom and Cauldon produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Memphis Antique Furniture?

Prices for a piece of memphis antique furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $335 and can go as high as $2,842, while the average can fetch as much as $1,850.
Questions About Memphis Antique Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Memphis furniture is a name given to furnishings created by the Memphis Group. This artist collective began producing furniture and decorative objects in 1980 and continued to unveil collaborative designs until 1987. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Memphis furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.