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Milliners Hat Block

French Adjustable Wooden Milliner Hat Block Form
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful French milliners form. The pieces come apart making it adjustable - a wonderful folk
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Deco Hat Racks and Stands

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Wood

French Adjustable Wooden Milliner Hat Block Form
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful French milliners form. The pieces come apart making it adjustable - a wonderful folk
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Deco Hat Racks and Stands

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Wood

19th Century Elm Barrister’s Wig Stand or Milliners Hat Block Shop Display
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A 19th Century Elm Barrister’s wig stand or milliners hat block shop display This is a
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Antique 1880s Industrial Figurative Sculptures

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Elm

Milliners Hat Mold, Early 20th Century, USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful handcrafted milliners hat block made in the USA, early 20th century. Has been well used
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Early 20th Century Central American Primitive Antiquities

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Wood

French Fruit Wood Hat Block Milliners Form
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Fruit Wood Hat Block Milliners Form This is a form for a 1920s Double Brim Cloche style hat
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, Shop Display
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vintage 19th century French hat block, shop display This is one of a collection of milliners hat
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Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Hat Racks and Stands

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Fruitwood

Belgian Pine Childs Hat Block, Milliners Form
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Belgian pine childs hat block, Milliners form This is the form of a Bowler Hat with a narrow
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Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art More Folk Art

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Pine

Antique Wooden French Hat Molds or Blocks, Set of 3
Located in Birmingham, AL
A wonderful set of three wooden French hat molds or blocks once used by a milliner to shape his or
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Antique Early 1900s French Mounted Objects

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Birch

Vintage Wood Hat Mold, Five-Piece Puzzle Form
Located in New York, NY
together like a puzzle. This hat block would have been used by a milliner to mold hats in the 1920s. There
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Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

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19th Century English Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Interior compartment, possibly for holding letters Sliding drawer on the side (stuck)
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Antique 19th Century Desks

Materials

Wood

Pipe Smoking Standing Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural gnome statue. This character statue has been made in Germany, in the 1920s or older. Absolutely gorgeous item with lots of character and still in...
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Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

Pipe Smoking Resting Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural gnome statue. This character statue has been made in Germany, in the 1920s or older. Absolutely gorgeous item with lots of character and still in...
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Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Large openwork crest mounted upon a woven basketry cap. The large, square decorative panel bears a central reptilian or stylized crocodile depiction with alternating squared painted ...
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Primitive Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
H 32.5 in W 25.5 in D 10 in
West African Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" Fertility Figure in Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
From the West African country of Bukina Faso this Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" fertility Figure in carved wood would typically be placed in the ‘thilda’, a shrine or small room withi...
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Female Fashion Zen Beach Hat by Herb Ritts Vintage print
By Herb Ritts
Located in London, GB
Female Fashion Zen Beach Hat 1999 by Herb Ritts Authentic quadtone photo of a model sitting on the beach with a Zen beach hat, gazing into the horizon. Unframed Matted Overall size...
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1990s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

African Heavy Wood Carved Elephant with Tusks
Located in Cincinnati, OH
African Heavy Wood Carved Elephant with Tusks Nice Details Slight wear on finish
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Late 20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Weathered Archaic Bambara Wood Mask Fragment, Mali, Africa, Early 20th C.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Add a piece of African history to your home. This is large and evocative of ancient times and ceremonies. Weathered wood mask fragment, Bambara people, Mali, Africa, late 19th-early ...
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Pre Columbian Narino Carchi Coquero Coca chewer Figure Columbia
Located in London, GB
A hand modelled statue of a male coca chewer figure , known as a Coquero, wearing a sash sitting upon a bench,  the coca quid in his right cheek, with black negative resist design Pr...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Colombian Antiquities

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Pottery

Pre Columbian Narino Carchi Coquero Coca chewer Figure Columbia
Pre Columbian Narino Carchi Coquero Coca chewer Figure Columbia
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H 7.09 in W 5.52 in D 4.73 in
Antique Ceremonial Ashanti Ghana African Queens Wooden Stool mmaa dwa
Located in London, GB
An antique Ashanti ceremonial stool, carved from a single piece of wood. The up-curved seat stands on five supports, the central one pierced with small semi circles and the outer fo...
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Antique Early 1900s Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

French chest of drawers Louis Philippe Ronce De Noyer Late 19th
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
French chest of drawers Louis Philippe late 19th century. The wood is of the bramble of walnut. Walnut brambles are flamed because they have many aesthetic designs. These drawings h...
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Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nutwood

20th Century African Ebony Male Bust
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautifully detailed African carved male bust in solid ebony. The figure has been expertly modeled by a master craftsman. The figures is expressive and nearly photographic. Ebony is ...
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20th Century African Tribal Busts

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Ebony

20th Century African Ebony Male Bust
20th Century African Ebony Male Bust
H 13.75 in W 6 in D 7 in
English Turn of the Century 1900s Milliner's Hat Mold Form with Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English wooden Milliner's hat mold form from the early 20th century, with nice patina. Created in England at the very end of Queen Victoria's reign, this wooden hat mold will make...
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Early 20th Century English Hat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Early 20th Century French Adjustable Wooden Milliner Hat Form
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th Century French Adjustable Wooden Milliner Hat Form. Great for use as a hat rack, a bookend or decorative item. The form, like a puzzle, comes apart. All wood and wonderful...
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Hat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Studded African Mask by Brian Stanziale
By Brian Stanziale
Located in Chicago, IL
In an exclusive collaboration with Pagoda Red, Chicago artist the bms. adds a contemporary twist to our collection of one-of-a-kind African art objects. Embellishing with silver and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary African Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Letter of Greetings - Original Letter by A. Magnelli - 1934
By Alberto Magnelli
Located in Roma, IT
(L.A.S.d.s.) Autograph Letter Signed by Alberto Magnelli to the Countess Anna Letitia Pecci-Blunt. Dated: February 5th 1934. In 16°. In Italian. One page only front, including a env...
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1930s More Art

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Paper, Ink

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Collection of Six French Wood Milliner Hat Block Forms For Berets Circa 1920
Located in Antwerp, BE
A group of six French hand-carved wood hat molds in wonderful abstract shapes. These custom-made
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Vintage 1920s French Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

19th Century Solid Treen Hat or Wig Blocks
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A group of six solid Treen Milliners hat or wig blocks, 19th century. Please enquire about
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Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Solid Treen Hat or Wig Blocks
19th Century Solid Treen Hat or Wig Blocks
H 10.63 in W 7.49 in D 6.3 in
Small Wooden Pointy Hat Form
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hat block; a wooden block for making hats. Consists of three parts - a base and upright dowel for
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20th Century Mounted Objects

Materials

Steel

Small Wooden Pointy Hat Form
Small Wooden Pointy Hat Form
H 8.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Three French Wood Milliner Hat Block Forms, circa 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very sculptural French wood hat block forms for making mens hats. Sold individually; please
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Early 20th Century French Mounted Objects

Early 20th Century Milliner hat block from Florence, Italy
Located in London, GB
One of a collection of Milliner hat blocks/molds from the well known hat makers of Florence, Italy
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Vintage 1920s Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Set of Three 19th Century Italian Milliners Hat Blocks from Florence Italy
Located in London, GB
A collection of 3 Milliner hat blocks/molds from the well known hat makers of Florence, Italy
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Antique 19th Century Italian Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Steel

French Fruit Wood Trilby Hat Block Milliners Form
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Fruit Wood Trilby Hat Block Milliners Form This is the form of a Gentleman’s Fedora, it is
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Antique Late 19th Century French Bohemian Hat Racks and Stands

Frank Olive 1970s colour block hat
By Frank Olive
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
fur felt hat...Labeled Frank Olive for Saks Fifth Ave...in colour block shades of wine,chocolate brown
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1970s American Hats

Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, shop display
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, shop display This is one of a collection of milliners hat
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Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Hat Racks and Stands

Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, shop display
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, shop display This is one of a collection of milliners hat
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Antique Late 19th Century Industrial Hat Racks and Stands

Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, Shop Display
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vintage 19th century French hat block, shop display This is one of a collection of milliners hat
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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Hat Racks and Stands

Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, Shop Display
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vintage 19th century French hat block, shop display This is one of a collection of milliners hat
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Late 20th Century Belle Époque Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Fruitwood

French Vintage 19th Century Hat Block Stand, Shop Display
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French vintage 19th century hat block stand, shop display Vintage Hat form milliners wooden
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Antique 1880s Industrial Hat Racks and Stands

French Vintage 19th Century Hat Block Stand, Shop Display
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French vintage 19th century hat block stand, shop display Vintage hat form milliners wooden hat
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Antique Late 19th Century Industrial Hat Racks and Stands

French Fruit Wood Hat Block Milliners Form
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French fruit Wood Hat block Milliners Form This is a form of a 1920s Pancake style hat, with a
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Mounted Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Carved Milliner's Block
Located in London, GB
A sculptural French carved wood hat maker's block, circa 1930-1950, on stand. Available to view
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Vintage 1940s French Other Sculptures and Carvings

 Carved Milliner's Block
 Carved Milliner's Block
H 7.88 in W 9.45 in D 8.67 in
Carved Milliner's Block
Located in London, GB
A sculptural French carved wood hat maker's block, circa 1930-1950, on stand. Available to view
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Vintage 1940s French Other Sculptures and Carvings

Carved Milliner's Block
Carved Milliner's Block
H 8.67 in W 8.27 in D 7.49 in
Carved Milliner's Block
Located in London, GB
A sculptural French carved wood hat maker's block, circa 1930-1950, on stand. Available to view
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Vintage 1940s French Other Mounted Objects

Carved Milliner's Block
Carved Milliner's Block
H 7.49 in W 9.06 in D 7.88 in
Early 20th Century Milliner Wooden Hat Block from Florence, Italy
Located in London, GB
One of a collection of sculptural looking milliner wooden hat blocks from the well-known hat makers
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Vintage 1920s Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Early 20th Century Milliner Wooden Hat Block from Florence, Italy
Located in London, GB
One of a collection of hat blocks from the well-known Milliners of Florence. This example is
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Vintage 1920s Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Early 20th Century Parisian Hat Stretcher Block by Allie Maillard
Located in Downham Market, GB
An exceptional adjustable milliner’s hat stretcher. A wonderful & tactile piece of millinery
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Antique Early 1900s British Industrial Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Collection of Vintage 19th Century Shabby French Hat Blocks, Shop Display
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
This is a collection of milliners hat forms, they come from Lyon and date from before 1900 The
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Hat Stretcher
Located in Lincoln, GB
Mid to late 19th century adjustable milliners hat stretcher/block. A wonderful & early piece made
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Antique 19th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Milliner's Hat Block, English, Beech, Shop Display Stand, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique milliner's hat block. An English, beech shop display stand, dating to the
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Early 20th Century British Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Beech

French Wooden Milliner Hat Block
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful French milliners form - a wonderful folk art piece - perfect for a decorative
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Deco Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

French Wooden Milliner Hat Block
French Wooden Milliner Hat Block
H 7.75 in W 6 in D 6 in
Pair of 20th Century Milliner Italian Hat Stands from Florence, Italy
Located in London, GB
A collection of interestingly shaped Milliner hat blocks/molds from the well known hat makers of
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Vintage 1920s Italian Folk Art Mounted Objects

Materials

Steel

Vintage 19th Century French Hat Block, Shop Display
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vintage 19th century French Hat Block, shop display This is one of a collection of milliners hat
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Antique 19th Century Industrial Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Ash

Western Cowboy Wooden Hat Mold, American, circa 1890 'Salesman Sample Included'
By Stetson
Located in Incline Village, NV
Also known as a "hat block" these forms were used by milliners to shape a cowboy hat by heating the
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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Milliner's Table Lamp - Vintage Wood Millinery Hat Block, Linen Empire Shade
By Artig
Located in New York City, NY
millinery became an actual profession. Milliners used wood hat blocks like this lamp base to form wool for
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20th Century Primitive Table Lamps

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Solid Treen Wood Wig Block Stand and Clamp
Located in Haarlem, NL
. This head has clearly been used a lot by a wigmaker or a milliner and exactly that is what makes it
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Milliners Hat Blocks
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Four milliners hat blocks on circular bases. Laminated mixed hardwoods on softwood bases
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Early 20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Vintage Hat Block
Located in Roswell, GA
Vintage Milliner's Hat Block in polished hardwood on removable stand (unscrews from base). Heavy
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20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Vintage Hat Block
Vintage Hat Block
H 14 in W 8 in D 11 in
Vintage Hat Block
Located in Roswell, GA
Vintage Milliner's Hat Block (Trilby) in polished hardwood with leather belt decorative trim. On
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20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

Vintage Hat Block
Vintage Hat Block
H 16 in W 10 in D 13 in
Vintage Hat Block
Located in Roswell, GA
Vintage Milliner's Hat Block in polished hardwood with leather belt trim and floral brass
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20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hat Block
Vintage Hat Block
H 16 in W 10 in D 13 in
Vintage Hat Block
Located in Roswell, GA
Vintage Milliner's hat block in polished hardwood with snakeskin decorative band and brass
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20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hat Block
Vintage Hat Block
H 18 in Dm 11 in
Vintage Hat Block
Located in Roswell, GA
Vintage Milliner's Hat Block in polished hardwood with plaited leather strap/fringe and brash
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20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hat Block
Vintage Hat Block
H 17 in Dm 13 in
Vintage Hat Block
Located in Roswell, GA
Vintage Milliner's Hat Block (Cloche design) in polished hardwood. Suede band with brass leaf trim
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20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hat Block
Vintage Hat Block
H 16 in Dm 9 in
Vintage Hat Blocks
Located in Roswell, GA
Superb collection of Vintage Milliner's Hat Blocks. Polished Hard Woods with removable and
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20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

French Wood Milliner Hat Block Form, Circa 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very sculptural French wood hat block form for making ladies hats. Straw or wool felt is tacked
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Early 20th Century French Mounted Objects

Three French Wood Milliner Hat Block Forms, circa 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
manipulated with great skill by the milliner to create the desired form. Each hat block is slightly different
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Early 20th Century French Mounted Objects

Pair Unusual Hat Blocks
Located in Hudson, NY
Two Wonderfully Graphic Walnut Hat Blocks from a Milliner's Shop. Late 19th or Early 20th Century
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Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Milliners Hat Block For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the milliners hat block you’re looking for. A milliners hat block — often made from wood, fruitwood and hardwood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a milliners hat block — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right milliners hat block, those designed in Art Deco and folk art styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Milliners Hat Block?

Prices for a milliners hat block start at $331 and top out at $1,395 with the average selling for $567.