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Antique Brass Milk Can
Located in Pasadena, TX
23? antique brass milk can Charming antique milk can as from Europe. Container has a top handle
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Late 19th Century European Rustic Milk Can Antique

Materials

Brass, Metal

Antique Brass Milk Can
Antique Brass Milk Can
H 23.6 in W 11 in D 11 in
Brass and Copper Milk Can
Located in Greenwich, CT
A copper milk can with brass banding featuring canted spout, looped pouring handle, filler lid and
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1890s English Milk Can Antique

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Brass and Copper Milk Can
Brass and Copper Milk Can
H 21 in W 15 in D 10 in
French 19th Century Metal Milk Can with Long Spout and Wooden Handle
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French metal milk can from the 19th century, with long spout and wooden handle. Crafted in France
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19th Century French Milk Can Antique

Materials

Metal

Great Blue Heron Umbrella Stand
Located in New York, NY
Great blue heron umbrella stand. Vintage American farm house milk can painted in blue grey with
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Early 20th Century American Milk Can Antique

Materials

Metal

19th Century Large French Faience Quimper Platter Henriot Quimper
By Henriot Quimper
Located in Austin, TX
with a Bretonne women who hold a milk can, the plate's edged area is decorated with the Classic rustic
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1880s French French Provincial Milk Can Antique

Materials

Faience

Antique Sterling Silver Scent or Perfume Bottle with Chased Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
and done in the period Victorian style. The bottle is done in sterling silver with a milk can shape
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Milk Can Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early Electric Milk Glass Pendant
Located in Canton, MA
was still exciting enough that you wanted to show off your bulbs! A milk glass pendant shade is then
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Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Milk Can Antique

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art deco pendant light features a faceted milk glass shade with brass trimmed, textured clear glass
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Milk Can Antique

Materials

Brass

Collection of Hand Blown Milk Glass Chandeliers
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a nice collection if these three-bulb chandeliers. Because the large milk glass shades are
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Milk Can Antique

Materials

Milk Glass

Tutsi Milk Jug Vase
Located in Vancouver, BC
milk, water, honey or even food. On the sides of the object you can see metal highlights - which
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Early 20th Century Rwandan Primitive Milk Can Antique

Materials

Hardwood

Tutsi Milk Jug Vase
Tutsi Milk Jug Vase
H 10.24 in Dm 6.11 in
French Rustic Rectangular Milking Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French rustic rectangular milking stool France, 19th century Hand crafted artisanal piece
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19th Century French Milk Can Antique

Materials

Wood

French Rustic Rectangular Milking Stool
French Rustic Rectangular Milking Stool
H 10.25 in W 17.25 in D 7.25 in
Norwegian Milking Stool early 18th-century
Located in Farsta, SE
Norwegian Milking Stool early 18th-century It has a beautiful grey-toned smooth surface and
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Early 18th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Milk Can Antique

Materials

Birch, Pine

Norwegian Milking Stool early 18th-century
Norwegian Milking Stool early 18th-century
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 10.24 in
Antique Victorian Brass Milk Glass Hanging Oil Lamp Chandelier Pendant Light
Located in Dayton, OH
pierced brass design with pressed glass oil reservoir, milk glass shade, clear hurricane and brass smoke
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Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Milk Can Antique

Materials

Brass

1920 Art Deco Pendant Light in Milk Glass and Chrome
Located in Surrey, BC
Classic Art Deco milk glass shade with chrome fitter. Re-wired and CSA approved to current
Category

1920s North American Art Deco Milk Can Antique

Materials

Chrome

1914 Bronze and Milk Glass Chandeliers
Located in Peekskill, NY
26 inch milk glass shade and weigh about 50 pounds. The lamps are unsigned but look as if they were
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Early 20th Century American Beaux Arts Milk Can Antique

Materials

Bronze

Large Milk Glass Bowl Light, Victorian
Located in Berkeley, CA
milk glass bowl is a stunner. Memorizing, really. Add in the true vintage, restored fixture, with its
Category

1920s American Late Victorian Milk Can Antique

Materials

Brass

1920 brass milk glass pendant light
Located in Surrey, BC
Nice simple hi-quality brass pendant light with nice decorative details on brass chain with simple fitter to cover all electrical boxes.. length can easily be adjusted and currentl...
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1920s American Edwardian Milk Can Antique

Materials

Brass

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Milk Jug
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique African wooden milk jug with tin accent. Includes a beautiful hand woven top. The jug alone
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Early 20th Century Primitive Milk Can Antique

Materials

Metal

Early 20th C Pendant Light w Milk Glass Shade Original Patina
Located in New York, NY
Unusual early 20th century short pendant light. Outside black ring features a series of gold painted florets. Red details. This can be seen at our 400 Gilligan St location in Scranto...
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Early 20th Century American Milk Can Antique

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century American Primitive Milking Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century American primitive milking stool, with its rustic charm, embodies the
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Milk Can Antique

Materials

Wood

Collection of Ornate Crowned Milk Glass Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
larger job this is good news. Each lamp has a goblet shaped milk glass globe with ornate brass and steel
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Early 20th Century Victorian Milk Can Antique

Materials

Glass

Antique Belgian Cast Iron Milk Container, circa 1920s
Located in Dallas, TX
milk container, to sell milk to local customers. The cast iron has been stamped on the side wall with
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1920s Belgian Milk Can Antique

Materials

Metal, Iron

Early 20th Century English Milk Glass & Copper Light
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Milk Glass & Copper Light An Early 20th Century English milk glass
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1920s British Victorian Milk Can Antique

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Vintage Gothic or Art Deco Black Wrought Iron & White Milk Glass Lights
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful large vintage gothic or Art Deco black painted wrought iron & white milk glass light
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Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Milk Can Antique

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Milk Jug, 1847s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th porcelain milk jug made by the French and famous manufacture of Sevres. We can see
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1840s French Milk Can Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Toy Mohair Horse with Primitive Milk Wagon
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique toy mohair horse with primitive milk wagon. Wagon has metal cans and original wood wheels
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Milk Can Antique

Materials

Mohair

Six-Panel Gas Lamp, Copper and Milk Glass
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a new old stock milk glass shade that we found in storage and recently electrified. There
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Milk Can Antique

Materials

Copper

African Tutsi Wood Milk Container, Rwanda Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This authentic wood milk container from Rwanda can be traced to the Tutsi people, an ethnic group
Category

Early 20th Century Rwandan Other Milk Can Antique

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Guernsey Copper Lidded Guernsey Milk Creamer Jug, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
A beautiful Guernsey Copper Lidded Guernsey Milk Creamer Jug, 19th century. Copper containers of
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19th Century European Milk Can Antique

Materials

Copper

Early 20th Century African Milk Vessel Uganda Hima Ekyanzi
Located in Vancouver, BC
necessities, income and food. Their milk was especially important as a source of nutrition. They were
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Early 20th Century Ugandan Milk Can Antique

Materials

Aluminum

Unique Matching Pair of Clear Over Milk Glass Schoolhouse Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
look. The bottom half is milk glass and it almost feels like hanging dome fixtures. The hight is 14
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Milk Can Antique

Materials

Glass

Minton Porcelain Creamer Milk Jug, Neoclassical Imari, Regency, ca 1810
By Minton
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful and rare milk jug or creamer made by Minton in about 1810. The jug has a very
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1810s English Regency Milk Can Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Barr Flight & Barr Milk Jug / Creamer, Regency Imari Pattern, ca 1810
By Barr, Flight & Barr Worcester
Located in London, GB
This is a colourful milk jug or creamer made by Barr Flight & Barr around the year 1810. It is
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1810s English Regency Milk Can Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Print of a Milk Woman of Valenciennes in France, 1817
By Ackermann and Fritze 1
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique costume print titled 'Milk Woman of Valenciennes'. Old costume print depicting a Milk Woman
Category

19th Century Milk Can Antique

Materials

Paper

High-Quality Antique 800 Silver Milk Jug with Flowers & Children probably German
Located in Berlin, DE
High-Quality beautiful Silver Milk Jug Flowers & Children ornament stand on 4 feet 800 Silver
Category

19th Century German Milk Can Antique

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Jefferson 'Moonstone' Milk Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
A beautiful silver plated moonstone glass plafonnier ceiling light. c.1920 Silver plated brass ring of embellished with rams head decoration. Beautiful white moonstone glass bowl ...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Milk Can Antique

Materials

Brass

Nederland Faience Miniature Milk Jug to the Cat Delft, Late 19th Century
By Delft
Located in Labrit, Landes
Faience Ceramic milk pot from Delft Manufactures. Netherlands, circa 1880. On one side of the
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Late 19th Century Dutch Romantic Milk Can Antique

Materials

Ceramic

Ridgway Porcelain Milk Jug, White with Purple Flowers, Regency, circa 1825
By Ridgway Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This is a charming milk jug or creamer made circa 1825 by Ridgway. The jug is decorated with simple
Category

1820s English Regency Milk Can Antique

Materials

Porcelain

French Art Deco Bronze and Milk Glass Starburst Sunburst Flush Mount
Located in Barcelona, ES
An exceptional Art Deco starburst shaped engraved and molded bronze ceiling lamp, France, 1930s. This flush mount features a flower burst or starburst with 6 large leaves or rays, 6...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Milk Can Antique

Materials

Bronze

Extra Long Victorian Aesthetic Milk Glass Globe Hat Pin with Crystals, 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
milk glass globe shouldered by five faceted crystals atop a silver stem to create an accessory worthy
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Early 1900s Unknown Aesthetic Movement Milk Can Antique

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Late 18th Century Terre De Namur Core Piece, Coffee Tee & Milk, Belgium
Located in Vienna, AT
3-part core piece consisting of coffee pot, teapot and milk jug made of Terre de Namur ceramics
Category

Late 18th Century Belgian Baroque Milk Can Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Spode Milk Jug Creamer, Cobalt Blue Neoclassical Pattern Imari, Regency Ca 1825
By Spode
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful milk jug or creamer made by Spode around 1825. The jug is decorated in a
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1820s English Regency Milk Can Antique

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Spanish Arab Style Copper Water / Milk Jug with Decorative Seam
Located in Madrid, ES
. This particular jug, most likely made for the storage and serving of liquids such as water or milk
Category

18th Century Spanish Islamic Milk Can Antique

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Burr Chestnut Hand Carved Primate French Milking or Children's Chair circa 1760
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1780 Primate French milking or
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1760s French George II Milk Can Antique

Materials

Chestnut

Samuel Alcock Teacup and Milk Jug, Pale Yellow, Gilt and Flowers, ca 1824
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
A teacup and saucer with milk jug in the “melted snow” shape with double drop handles, pale yellow
Category

1820s English Regency Milk Can Antique

Materials

Porcelain

1912 Britannia Sterling Silver Harry Freeman Cafe Au Lait Coffee Milk Pots Jugs
By Harry Freeman
Located in GB
Freeman Café Au Lait coffee and milk jugs A stunning and very well made pair, they are Britannia silver
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1910s English Edwardian Milk Can Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver

Worcester Milk Jug and Cover, Creamer, Monochrome Print Tea Party no.2, ca 1760
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in London, GB
This is a very charming milk jug with cover made by Worcester in their First Period (sometimes
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1760s English George III Milk Can Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Two Extra Long Victorian Milk Glass Teardrop Hat Pins with Crystals, 1900
Located in Tucson, AZ
accessories or even arranged in vases like flowers. This extraordinary set combines translucent milk glass
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Early 1900s Unknown Aesthetic Movement Milk Can Antique

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 4 Leg Milking Stool Seat, Sweden Around 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1910s or older, wood stool. Made of wood, hand painted, hand carved. Found at an estate sale in Stockholm, Sweden. Some paint lost and in shabby chic design, but this is old-...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Milk Can Antique

Materials

Wood

Classic Long Arm Double Oil Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
bulb. It spans an impressive 53 inches foot and uses two original 12 inch diameter milk glass shades
Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Milk Can Antique

Materials

Milk Glass

Classic Long Arm Double Oil Lamp
Classic Long Arm Double Oil Lamp
H 40 in W 53 in D 12 in
Movie Theater Chandelier 1930's
Located in Fulton, CA
, California, opening in 1930. Original painted surface in off white and gold. Removable milk glass panels
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Milk Can Antique

Materials

Metal

German Early Modern Pendant Attributed to Peter Behrens
By Peter Behrens
Located in New York, NY
Pendant / fixture in milk glass attributed to Peter Behrens for AEG. Behrens was the visionary
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Milk Can Antique

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau bronze chandelier
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Amazing chandelier from the Art Nouveau period in top quality. Body in patinated bronze. Glass floral shades. The whole body is richly profiled with plant ornaments. A rare model tha...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Milk Can Antique

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau bronze chandelier
Art Nouveau bronze chandelier
H 59.45 in Dm 27.56 in
Early 20th C Etched Gothic Motif White Glass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Single pendant light featuring an etched arched Gothic design on the white shade. Original brass fitter and iron hardware. This can be seen at our 400 Gilligan St location in Scranto...
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Milk Can Antique

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Antique Arts & Crafts Wall Barometer w. Hand Carved Roses & More Flowers
Located in Lisse, NL
perfect depth. The design and execution of both the hand-painted milk glass thermometer and the barometer
Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Milk Can Antique

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Czech Opaline Glass and Brass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
We have three Czech opaline glass lamps available. Based on the quality of the glass, the etching, and the lack of mold marks, we believe these were produced in the 1920s. A rare, ...
Category

1920s Czech Art Deco Milk Can Antique

Materials

Opal

Pair of Pink and White Opaline Glass Urns Gilded and Painted with Flowers
By Baccarat
Located in Queens Village, NY
Bring a touch of vintage charm to your living space by bringing home this remarkable pair of opaline glass vases! These translucent drop-shaped vases, handcrafted in France between 1...
Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Milk Can Antique

Materials

Crystal, Opal, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Cut Blue Moser Opaline Glass Serving Dish, Flower Shaped, Gilded and Painted
Located in Queens Village, NY
Your banquet will be elevated to a new level with a handcrafted French Moser Opaline cut glass serving dish. This flower-shaped dish is adorned all around with white and gold enamele...
Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Milk Can Antique

Materials

Crystal, Gold Leaf, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Other

Classic Sterling Silver Coffee Centerpiece 925er Germany 3 pieces handmade
Located in Berlin, DE
moon & crown 3 pieces coffee pot (height 22 cm) sugar box (height 11 cm) milk jug (height: 9 cm
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19th Century German Milk Can Antique

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver centerpiece with tablet 800 Germany Swan Roses ornament 4 pieces
Located in Berlin, DE
) sugar box (height 10 cm) milk jug (height: 9 cm) tablet (32 cm x 24 cm) Half moon & crown Weight: 1233
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19th Century German Milk Can Antique

Materials

Silver

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Milk Can Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the milk can antique you’re looking for. Each milk can antique for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and copper. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer milk can antique, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A milk can antique is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made milk can antique has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul Tuttle and Reed and Barton are consistently popular.

How Much is a Milk Can Antique?

Prices for a milk can antique can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $276 and can go as high as $28,500, while the average can fetch as much as $850.
Questions About Milk Can Antique
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A milking stool is a stool that has three legs and a semicircular seat. The original purpose of the stool was for farmers to sit on while milking cows. However, people now use them as everyday indoor accent chairs and even as decorative accents. Find a variety of milking stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Merrill T. Hamilton invented the milking stool and received a patent for his design in 1906. He created the stool with three legs instead of four to increase stability on uneven surfaces in barns and pastures, so a farmer could more easily milk cows. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of milking stools.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    How tall milking stools are varies from piece to piece. However, most of the three-legged wooden stools are 12 inches high or less. This height made them ideal for their original purpose: allowing people to sit comfortably while milking a cow. On 1stDibs, find a selection of milking stools from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Milking stools typically have three legs. The reason for this design is that three legs tend to keep stools stabler on uneven ground in barns and pastures. Shop an assortment of milking stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    An antique bureau is any bureau that is 100 years old or older. The term bureau today is typically used as another word for a dresser or a chest of drawers. This word has also been used to refer to a writing desk. Find a collection of antique bureaus on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Suzani is a form of embroidered tapestry, generally made on velvet, silk or cotton cloth. Suzanis have held a long tradition as being integral to interior decoration in central Asia. They were also thought to be talismans and would bring good luck to one’s home. Shop a collection of suzani tapestries from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A chatelaine is a set of decorative chains attached to a clasp or belt loop, which was used to carry keys and necessities. In ancient Rome, women carried tweezers, nail cleaners and ear scoops on their chatelaines. On 1stDibs, find antique chatelaines from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Important in the 18th and 19th centuries, an antique cellarette was a piece of furniture in which wine was stored. The cellarette, also known as a wine cooler, is recognizable by its small rectangular size and simple design. Shop a collection of antique cellarettes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique majolica is a type of Victorian earthenware characterized by beautifully-colored lead glazes. It first appeared in the 1850s and is highly sought after today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique majolica from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Ironstone is a kind of vitreous pottery that was made in the United Kingdom around the early 19th century. The ironstone made by the masons are considered to be collectibles. Most antique ironstone items should have a hallmark. Shop a range of antique and vintage ironstone items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    First used by the Egyptians and later the Romans, pewter is an alloy composed predominantly of tin. It can also be mixed with copper, silver or lead. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique pewter pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pewter is a type of tin alloy that’s been popular for centuries. Many examples of antique pewter objects exist, including dinnerware and sculpture. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique pewter from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mainly built around the 17th century, antique settles are a type of long bench with a high back and open arms. Settles were made of wood and were fairly simple in construction. You can shop a collection of antique settles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A settle is a type of large bench, usually with arms and a high back. Popular in England, settles are typically designed to fit three or four people. Many examples from the 17th century survive today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern settle benches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A fob is a pendant that can be attached to a chain. Common types of fobs would be a pocket watch, a piece of jewelry or a locket. On 1stDibs, you can find antique fobs from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique coffer is one of the oldest pieces of furniture. It is a box or chest that’s simple in design, constructed with solid oak planks and a hinged lid. Shop a collection of antique coffers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Generally, an antique toy is any toy made over 100 years ago. A toy made more than 20 years ago is vintage. Shop an assortment of toys on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Antique carpet balls are stone or ceramic balls decorated in bright colored patterns in specific plaids. They were used as a form of indoor carpet bowling, though now are collected for decorative purposes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One simple way to identify antique ironstone is to pick it up. Because of the thickness of the vitreous pottery, it will usually feel much heavier than expected. Pieces free of cracks and chips ring like a bell if you strike them with your finger while gripping them by the handle. Find a variety of expertly vetted vintage and antique ironstone on 1stDibs.