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Carpet, mid-19th century
Located in Milan, IT
Bessarabia, mid-19th century Flat hand-woven polychrome wool 360 x 180 cm
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Antique Mid-19th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Carpet, mid-19th century
W 70.87 in L 141.74 in
Antique Kashmir Shawl, Mid-19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Kashmir Shawl, Mid-19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 6'10" L x 6'5" W
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

Mid-19th Century Walnut Lecturn
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-19th century walnut (Marraige Piece).
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Antique 19th Century European Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Mid-19th Century Walnut Lecturn
Mid-19th Century Walnut Lecturn
H 38.5 in W 25 in D 17 in
Antique Khamseh Rug, Mid-19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Persian Khamseh Rug, Mid-19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 4'0" W x 5'8" L
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Antique Mid-19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Aubusson Rug, Mid-19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Aubusson Rug, Mid-19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 11'6" W x 13'8" L
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Avar Rug, Mid-19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Caucasian Avar Rug, Mid-19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'3" W x 7'3" L
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Antique Mid-19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-19th Century Bessarabian Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-19th century Bessarabian carpet. Place of origin: Russia.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Mid-19th Century Walnut Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Mid-19th century walnut mirror, rectangular plate set in molded border.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Wall Mirrors

Mid-19th Century Walnut Mirror
Mid-19th Century Walnut Mirror
H 33.5 in W 28 in D 1.25 in
Swedish Glass Decanter, Mid-19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Handblown decanter, mid-19th century.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Other Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Wedding Chest, Mid-19th Century
Located in Casaleone, IT
Wedding Chest - Mid 19th century Complete with original hardware Restored Origin ofthe south
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Wedding Chest, Mid-19th Century
Wedding Chest, Mid-19th Century
H 33.86 in W 55.52 in D 25.2 in
Mid 19th Century Swedish Desk
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Mid 19th Century desk with galleried top. With one drawer and repainted in light grey. Circa 1860.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid 19th Century Swedish Desk
Mid 19th Century Swedish Desk
H 32.68 in W 44.49 in D 29.93 in
Antique Talish Runner Rug, Mid-19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Talish Runner Rug, Mid-19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'5" W x 6'10" L
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Antique Mid-19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-19th Century Italian Trunk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very handsome mid-19th century trunk, malle from Northern Italy. Wonderfully constructed from
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Mid-19th Century Italian Trunk
Mid-19th Century Italian Trunk
H 20.63 in W 42 in D 25.25 in
Antique Caucasian Shahsevan Rug, Mid-19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Caucasian Shahsevan Rug, Mid-19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 4'2" W x 7'6
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Antique Mid-19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Runner, Mid-19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Runner Rug, Mid-19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'6" W
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Antique Mid-19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

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Wool

Japanese Mid-19th Century Coffee Table
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Mid-19th century Japanese coffee table.
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Antique 19th Century Furniture

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Fruitwood

Japanese Mid-19th Century Coffee Table
Japanese Mid-19th Century Coffee Table
H 14.75 in W 42 in D 29 in
Antique Tekke Main Carpet, Mid-19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Turkmen Tekke Main Carpet Rug, Mid-19th Century Additional information: Dimensions: 6'3" W
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Antique Mid-19th Century Turkmen Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Spanish Mid-19th Century Banquette
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic mid-19th century Banquette - Bench from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly constructed
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Benches

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Wood

Spanish Mid-19th Century Banquette
Spanish Mid-19th Century Banquette
H 43.5 in W 70.25 in D 17.75 in
Mid 19th Century Angel Sculpture
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid 19th century French, parcel gilt and polychrome wood carved angel, coming from a convent near
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Antique 19th Century French Statues

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Wood

Mid 19th Century Angel Sculpture
Mid 19th Century Angel Sculpture
H 27.96 in W 10.24 in D 7.88 in
Yomut Chuval Rug, Mid-19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Yomut Chuval Rug, Mid-19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 2'3" W x 3'4" L
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Antique Mid-19th Century Turkmen Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Lenkoran Runner Rug, Mid-19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lenkoran Runner Rug, Mid-19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'8" W x 11'3" L
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Antique Mid-19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

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Wool

Silk Heriz Rug, Mid-19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Silk Heriz Rug, Mid 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 4'4" W x 5'8" L
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Antique Mid-19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Silk

Tekke Mafrash Rug, Mid 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tekke Mafrash Rug, Mid-19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 1'0" W x 2'0" L
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Antique Mid-19th Century Central Asian Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Caucasian Talish Runner, Mid-19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Caucasian Talish Runner Rug, Mid-19th Century A ten-out-of-ten for exceptional color
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Antique Mid-19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

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Wool

Mid 19th Century Geometric Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid 19th Century Geometric Chinese Accent Size Rug Measures: 3'7'' x 5'11''.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Mid 19th Century Geometric Chinese Rug
Mid 19th Century Geometric Chinese Rug
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W 43 in L 71 in
Mid-19th Century English Needlepoint Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-19th century English needlepoint carpet England ca. 1850
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Western European Rugs

French Mid-19th Century Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very elegant and striking mid-19th century French mirror in silvered giltwood. The mirror retains
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

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Giltwood

French Mid-19th Century Mirror
French Mid-19th Century Mirror
H 72.5 in W 36.5 in D 1.5 in
Mid-19th Century Persian Bakshaish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-19th Century Persian Bakshaish Rug Persia, circa 1860 Handwoven. 14'7" x 11'5" (445 x 348 cm)
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Antique Mid-19th Century Persian Bakshaish Persian Rugs

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Wool

Large Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet, Mid-19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, Mid-19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 14'8" W x 18'0" L
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Antique Mid-19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-19th Century French Vigneron Table
Located in Brecht, BE
very charming and totally genuine French mid 19th century fruitwood with painted canvas top
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Tables

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Canvas, Fruitwood

Mid-19th Century French Vigneron Table
Mid-19th Century French Vigneron Table
H 26.38 in W 37.41 in D 27.17 in
Beautiful Mid-19th Century Italian Oil Painting
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful mid-19th century Italian oil painting.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Paintings

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Canvas

Italian Mid-19th Century Copper Pan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A terrific and large scale Italian mid-19th century Copper Pan. A fabulous decorative piece for
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Decorative Bowls

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Copper

Italian Mid-19th Century Copper Pan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A terrific and large scale Italian mid-19th century Copper Pan. A fabulous decorative piece for
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Decorative Bowls

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Copper

Mid-19th Century Russian Pile Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-19th century Russian pile rug USSR, circa 1840 Handwoven Measures: 8'4" x 6'9" (254 x 206 cm).
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Antique 1840s Russian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Style Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-19th century Italian Baroque style armchair in hand carved walnut and leather upholstery.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs

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Walnut

Antique Persian Bakshaish Prayer Rug, Mid-19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Persian Bakshaish Prayer Rug, Mid-19th Century The Collection of Dr. Charles Whitfield. A
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Antique Mid-19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Central Asian Suzani Rug, Mid-19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Central Asian Suzani Rug, Mid-19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 5'2" W x 7'3" L
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Antique Mid-19th Century Uzbek Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Victorian In-Grain Carpet, Mid 19th century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Victorian In-Grain Carpet, Mid-19th century Additional Information: Dimensions: 11'10" W x 13'10
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Antique Mid-19th Century American North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Spanish Mid-19th Century Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
An mid-19th century Table Basse - Coffee Table from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Spanish Mid-19th Century Coffee Table
Spanish Mid-19th Century Coffee Table
H 18.5 in W 51.5 in D 18.75 in
Mid-19th Century Italian Side Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming mid-19th century side table from Northern Italy in painted wood. Fabulous finish and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Side Tables

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Wood

Mid-19th Century Italian Side Table
Mid-19th Century Italian Side Table
H 32.38 in W 16 in D 19.63 in
Mid-19th Century Soup Tureen and Underplate
By Luneville
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A dynamite Luneville open soup tureen and underplate of the mid-19th century, faience. VP mark
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Antique Mid-19th Century Other Soup Tureens

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Faience

French Mid-19th Century Coq, Rooster
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very handsome mid-19th century Coq - Rooster from the South of France. Beautifully crafted in
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Architectural Elements

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Zinc

French Mid-19th Century Coq, Rooster
French Mid-19th Century Coq, Rooster
H 30.5 in W 31 in D 10 in
Magnificent Mid-19th Century Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent mid-19th century Napoleon III carved giltwood and gesso mirror. The elaborately
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Wall Mirrors

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Wood

French Mid-19th Century Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French gilt wall mirror made in the Mid-19th Century. Dimensions: 53"H x 31"W x 7"D.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

European Mid-19th Century Olive Jar
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European olive jar from the mid-19th century. This terracotta olive jar features a beautiful
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Antique 19th Century European Jars

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Terracotta

European Mid-19th Century Olive Jar
European Mid-19th Century Olive Jar
H 37.5 in W 27.25 in D 27.25 in
English Mid-19th Century Brass Acorn Top Andirons
Located in Charleston, SC
English mid-19th century brass acorn top andirons.
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Andirons

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Brass

Mid-19th Century French Side Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very charming and rustic mid-19th century side table from the Southwest of France. Soundly
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Side Tables

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Pine

Mid-19th Century French Side Table
Mid-19th Century French Side Table
H 28.88 in W 37.5 in D 25.63 in
Mid-19th Century Antique Bookcase
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Mid-19th Century Bookcase Northern Germany, Ca.1830 Library, Northern Germany 1830 Classic
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Bookcases

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Softwood

Mid-19th Century Antique Bookcase
Mid-19th Century Antique Bookcase
H 95.28 in W 95.28 in D 19.69 in
Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Town Landscape Watercolour
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique mid-19th century Scandinavian town landscape watercolour Measures with frame: 52 x 43 x
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Antique 19th Century Paintings

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Paper

Antique Tibetan Rug, Mid-19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Tibetan Rug, Mid-19th Century One of the acknowledged older examples any collector could
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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-19th Century Solid Brass Fireplace Fender
Located in Middleburg, VA
Mid-19th century solid brass fireplace fender. Beautiful scrolled design. Recently polished
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

Mid-19th Century European Aubusson Style Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Mid-19th Century European Aubusson Style Rug 5'7'' x 4'5'' , handmade and hand-knotted, empire
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Antique 19th Century Empire Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-19th Century English Needlepoint Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-19th century English needlepoint carpet England, circa 1870 Composed of 49 panels, each with a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mid-19th Century Sarcophagus Box Ottoman
Located in Batley, GB
A Mid-19th century sarcophagus box ottoman in an attractive rich worn velvet with the original
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Ottomans and Poufs

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Velvet

Mid-19th Century Sarcophagus Box Ottoman
Mid-19th Century Sarcophagus Box Ottoman
H 16.15 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Mid 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Low Table
Located in London, GB
A mid 19th century Chinese hardwood low table of attractive golden colour, having fielded panelled
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Mid-19th Century Northwest Persian Gallery Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
A mid-19th century Senna-Kurd Gallery carpet from northwest Persia in excellent overall condition
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Antique Mid-19th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

English Victorian Sellette Side Table, Mid-19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Sellette, English side table, Victorian, mid-19th century Rosewood On the back of the sellette are
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

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Wood

Chinese Mid 19th Century Étagère Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese mid 19th century Ming style etagere with a frame crafted in walnut and burl elm wood fronts
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Metal

Chinese Mid 19th Century Étagère Cabinet
Chinese Mid 19th Century Étagère Cabinet
H 65.36 in W 19.3 in D 14.18 in
Mid-19th Century Burr Elm Davenport
Located in London, GB
A fine quality mid-19th century burr elm Davenport, having brass gallery & gilt-tooled green
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

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Elm, Burl

Mid-19th Century Burr Elm Davenport
Mid-19th Century Burr Elm Davenport
H 34 in W 19 in D 18.5 in
Antique Turkish Konya Yastik Rug, Mid-19th century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Turkish Konya Yastik Rug, Mid-19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 2'2" W x
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Antique Mid-19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

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Mid 19th Century For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid 19th century you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mid 19th century for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and paper. Find 22502 options for an antique or vintage mid 19th century now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the mid 19th century you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid 19th century made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. A well-made mid 19th century has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Victor Levasseur, Mason's Ironstone and Meissen Porcelain are consistently popular.

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The average selling price for a mid 19th century at 1stDibs is $2,897, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $1,348,060 for the highest priced.
Questions About Mid 19th Century
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.