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Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1900
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1900

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1900

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Around the turn of the 19th and 20th century Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators ...

Category

20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Organic Modern Vintage Carl Auböck Tree Trunk Sofa Table Side Table 1950s Vienna
Organic Modern Vintage Carl Auböck Tree Trunk Sofa Table Side Table 1950s Vienna

Organic Modern Vintage Carl Auböck Tree Trunk Sofa Table Side Table 1950s Vienna

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Furthermore the Mid-Century Modern vintage walnut tree trunk table shows three golden metal legs with black rubber caps.

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Metal

Period Louis XIV Oak and Iron Domed Trunk, Northeast France, Circa 1700
Period Louis XIV Oak and Iron Domed Trunk, Northeast France, Circa 1700

Period Louis XIV Oak and Iron Domed Trunk, Northeast France, Circa 1700

Located in Dallas, TX

A fantastic example of a period Louis XIV trunk, the oak body, which features a domed top, is bound with ornate iron strapwork. The trunk originated in northeast France and was hand-...

Category

Antique Early 1700s French Louis XIV Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Striped Canvas, France c.1885
19th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Striped Canvas, France c.1885

19th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Striped Canvas, France c.1885

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton trunk in striped canvas. The earliest Louis Vuitton trunks were revolutionary when they hit the market. It had a flat lid, rather than the domed li...

Category

20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Large Vintage Faux Leather Studded Travel Trunk, Steampunk Style, 1920
Large Vintage Faux Leather Studded Travel Trunk, Steampunk Style, 1920

Large Vintage Faux Leather Studded Travel Trunk, Steampunk Style, 1920

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

The Trunk has metal strapping and the interior which is lined with checked paper is clean A very useful storage piece, there are some chalk marks on the outside The trunk is 36” wide...

Category

Vintage 1920s Steampunk Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas

20th Century Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
20th Century Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930

20th Century Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A stunning early 20th century Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk covered in the world famous LV monogrammed canvas. With its lozine borders and brass fittings it would have been the top of...

Category

20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Moroccan Dowry Box Inlaid with White Camel Bone Rectangular Carved Wood Trunk
Moroccan Dowry Box Inlaid with White Camel Bone Rectangular Carved Wood Trunk

Moroccan Dowry Box Inlaid with White Camel Bone Rectangular Carved Wood Trunk

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted from solid wood its rectangular shape is adorned with metal handles and hardware and metal silvered nails, lending an elegant and timeless quality.

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Tree Trunk Ice Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar Franken KG, Germany 1960s
Tree Trunk Ice Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar Franken KG, Germany 1960s

Tree Trunk Ice Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar Franken KG, Germany 1960s

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Tree Trunk Ice Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar Franken KG, Germany 1960s This large flush mount was produced in Austria by Kalmar in the 1960s. It is composed of 12 thick textured ice g...

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1900
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1900

Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1900

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Around the turn of the 19th and 20th century Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators ...

Category

20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Reclaimed Beech Trunk-Slab Custom-Made Table the Netherlands
Mid-Century Modern Reclaimed Beech Trunk-Slab Custom-Made Table the Netherlands

Mid-Century Modern Reclaimed Beech Trunk-Slab Custom-Made Table the Netherlands

By George Nakashima

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

This vintage solid beech slab has been reclaimed from a rustic coffee table from the 1960s The wood slab has been sandblasted and heat treated first in a 120 degrees celsius oven ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Metal

1900s Wooden Steamer Trunk With Brass and Leather Accents by Paul Romand, France
1900s Wooden Steamer Trunk With Brass and Leather Accents by Paul Romand, France

1900s Wooden Steamer Trunk With Brass and Leather Accents by Paul Romand, France

By Paul Romand

Located in North Miami, FL

1900s wooden steamer trunk with brass and leather accents by Paul Romand, France By: Paul Romand Material: wood, leather, metal, brass, zinc, copper Technique: carved, hand-carved, ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

20th Century French Pair of Tree Trunk Oak Tables in the Style of George Nelson
20th Century French Pair of Tree Trunk Oak Tables in the Style of George Nelson

20th Century French Pair of Tree Trunk Oak Tables in the Style of George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A similar, vintage Mid-Century modern French pair of low tree trunk tables made of hand crafted Oakwood in the style of George Nelson, in good condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Star of India Ship's Trunk Made by Newton Shakespeare and Co. on Custom Base
Star of India Ship's Trunk Made by Newton Shakespeare and Co. on Custom Base

Star of India Ship's Trunk Made by Newton Shakespeare and Co. on Custom Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English tôle "Star of India" ship's trunk from the early 20th century, mounted on a custom base. Boasting a nicely weathered original finish, this Star of India ship's trunk, made...

Category

Early 20th Century English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Brass, Tôle

Asian Hardwood Trunk, Bronzed-Mounted Chest, Coffer, Late 20th Century
Asian Hardwood Trunk, Bronzed-Mounted Chest, Coffer, Late 20th Century

Asian Hardwood Trunk, Bronzed-Mounted Chest, Coffer, Late 20th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an Asian hardwood trunk, a bronzed metal mounted chest or coffer dating to the late 20th century.

Category

Late 20th Century Central Asian Chinese Export Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

Contemporary by Studio Oxi 2xCoffee Table Wood veneer Tree trunk Steel Burnished
Contemporary by Studio Oxi 2xCoffee Table Wood veneer Tree trunk Steel Burnished

Contemporary by Studio Oxi 2xCoffee Table Wood veneer Tree trunk Steel Burnished

By Interna8

Located in Pordenone, IT

There different shapes and colors make each object a unique and original piece. Coffee tables with metal legs in the 085 Burnished finish. Tops veneered in 111 Slic ed Oak Trunk and...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Silver toothpick holder with Turkish nobleman on carved tripod pedestal on trunk
Silver toothpick holder with Turkish nobleman on carved tripod pedestal on trunk

Silver toothpick holder with Turkish nobleman on carved tripod pedestal on trunk

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver toothpick holder with a Turkish nobleman in perfect shape on a tripod-shaped pedestal supported by a tree trunk. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Villaça.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Tableware

Materials

Silver

Silver toothpick holder with chalice on vine with grapes on trunk feet
Silver toothpick holder with chalice on vine with grapes on trunk feet

Silver toothpick holder with chalice on vine with grapes on trunk feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver toothpick holder with chalice on a vine with bunches of grapes and resting on three trunk-shaped feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Tableware

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau silver cup and saucer with insects, florals and tree-trunk handle
Art Nouveau silver cup and saucer with insects, florals and tree-trunk handle

Art Nouveau silver cup and saucer with insects, florals and tree-trunk handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver cup and saucer in Art Nouveau style with insects and floral motifs in relief, trunk-shaped handle. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

19th C French Metal Wine Chest
19th C French Metal Wine Chest

19th C French Metal Wine Chest

Located in New York, NY

Unusual metal wine chest / trunk constructed of iron and steel.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Dry Bars

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Vintage Regency Marge Carson Gilt Palm Tree Table With Marble Base and Glass Top
Vintage Regency Marge Carson Gilt Palm Tree Table With Marble Base and Glass Top

Vintage Regency Marge Carson Gilt Palm Tree Table With Marble Base and Glass Top

By Marge Carson

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A striking vintage sculptural palm tree side table attributed to Marge Carson, featuring a beautifully detailed gilt metal palm trunk with layered fronds and fruit accents, topped wi...

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Vintage Pair of Tropical Beach Palm Tree Leaf Frond Table Lamps Newly Wired
Vintage Pair of Tropical Beach Palm Tree Leaf Frond Table Lamps Newly Wired

Vintage Pair of Tropical Beach Palm Tree Leaf Frond Table Lamps Newly Wired

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

All new brass hardware, brass finial. Wood trunk, metal leaves. Dimensions 14 D x 26.5 H to socket x 33 H to top of finial.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Chinese Hardstone Model of a Flower Tree in a Cloisonné Enamel Planter
Large Chinese Hardstone Model of a Flower Tree in a Cloisonné Enamel Planter

Large Chinese Hardstone Model of a Flower Tree in a Cloisonné Enamel Planter

Located in London, GB

Growing from the planter is a metal tree trunk from which extends a few metal, thread-covered branches.

Category

20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

Materials

Agate, Jade, Metal, Enamel

Large Chinese Hardstone Tree Model with Birds in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot
Large Chinese Hardstone Tree Model with Birds in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot

Large Chinese Hardstone Tree Model with Birds in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot

Located in London, GB

Emerging from the planter is a brown metal tree trunk from which a selection of thread-covered branches are growing.

Category

20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel

Pair of Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Tree Models
Pair of Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Tree Models

Pair of Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Tree Models

Located in London, GB

Some flowers also include additional twisted metal spring detailing. From the metal tree trunk extends a number of wire branches covered in thread.

Category

20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

Materials

Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel

Chinese Hardstone Model of Cherry Blossom in a Cloisonné Enamel Planter
Chinese Hardstone Model of Cherry Blossom in a Cloisonné Enamel Planter

Chinese Hardstone Model of Cherry Blossom in a Cloisonné Enamel Planter

Located in London, GB

Emerging from the cloisonné enamelled planter is a metal tree trunk with many thread-covered wire branches.

Category

20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Art Deco Palm tree lamp after Barovier e Toso, Murano Italy Ca. 1930
Art Deco Palm tree lamp after Barovier e Toso, Murano Italy Ca. 1930

Art Deco Palm tree lamp after Barovier e Toso, Murano Italy Ca. 1930

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Clear hand-blown and sculpted Murano glass leaves and trunk on metal base. Professionally rewired; takes one E14 bulb.

Category

Vintage 1930s Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Silver toothpick holder in the shape of a climbing plant
Silver toothpick holder in the shape of a climbing plant

Silver toothpick holder in the shape of a climbing plant

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver toothpick holder in the shape of a vine with hanging acanthus leaves, golden chalice, cut-out base with three trunk-shaped feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese.

Category

20th Century European Tableware

Materials

Silver

Eroded Teak Tree Skeleton Sculpture on Stand, Late 20th Century
Eroded Teak Tree Skeleton Sculpture on Stand, Late 20th Century

Eroded Teak Tree Skeleton Sculpture on Stand, Late 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

Despite being largely eroded it still remains sturdy and robust. Supported by a metal stand the trunk can be rotated 360 degrees and placed in any desired position.

Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Teak

Antique Wrought Iron Welder's Trade Sign, Hand-Crafted Folk Art
Antique Wrought Iron Welder's Trade Sign, Hand-Crafted Folk Art

Antique Wrought Iron Welder's Trade Sign, Hand-Crafted Folk Art

Located in Montreal, QC

Supported by heavy chains the mask sign was eerie and a bit sinister and not for the faint hearted. The banging and trunking of metal being forged into their desired shapes, along wi...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Folk Art Signs

Materials

Iron

Chinese Hardstone Flower Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot
Chinese Hardstone Flower Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot

Chinese Hardstone Flower Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot

Located in London, GB

Deep green jade is carved to depict variously sized leaves all interspersed among the flowers. From the metal tree trunk extends a number of thread-covered wire branches.

Category

20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

Materials

Stone, Carnelian, Jade

Last snow in Kolomenskoye. March
Last snow in Kolomenskoye. March

Last snow in Kolomenskoye. March

By Simon Kozhin

Located in Zofingen, AG

One of the old oak trees growing in Kolomenskoye Park with a picturesque spreading crown and metal patches on a thick trunk looks most vibrant in March in the sunlight.

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

DeCastelli Coste Hand Bended Slats Table by Luca Pevere
DeCastelli Coste Hand Bended Slats Table by Luca Pevere

DeCastelli Coste Hand Bended Slats Table by Luca Pevere

By DeCastelli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Inspired by the art of origami, the Coste table collection is an ode to the technique of folding metal. The conical trunk at the centre is composed of the juxtaposition inherent to a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

De Castelli Coste Hand Bended Slats Side Table by Luca Pevere
De Castelli Coste Hand Bended Slats Side Table by Luca Pevere

De Castelli Coste Hand Bended Slats Side Table by Luca Pevere

By DeCastelli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Inspired by the art of origami, the Coste table collection is an ode to the technique of folding metal. The conical trunk at the centre is composed of the juxtaposition inherent to a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Anglo-Indian Cast Iron Elephant Heads Bookends, Bronze, India, 1940
Anglo-Indian Cast Iron Elephant Heads Bookends, Bronze, India, 1940

Anglo-Indian Cast Iron Elephant Heads Bookends, Bronze, India, 1940

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Elephant heads in cast metal bronze with raised trunk. This high quality bronze was produced using the traditional 'lost wax' process.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Coste Table by De Castelli
Coste Table by De Castelli

Coste Table by De Castelli

Located in Geneve, CH

Inspired by the art of origami, the Coste table collection is an ode to the technique of folding metal. The conical trunk at the centre is composed of the juxtaposition inherent to a...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Copper

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