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Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V. Smith Stamp Chesterfield Leather Sofa Brown
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in GB
Cornelius V Smith Stamped aged whiskey brown leather Chesterfield sofa Please note the delivery fee
Category

Antique 1890s English High Victorian Settees

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Original Antique Fully Stamped Army & Navy Cls Steamer Campaign Trunk Zinc Lined
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in GB
liner ships. This would have been a very expensive piece in its day and the height of sophisticated
Category

Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Steel, Iron

'Double JMF' Lacquered Goatskin Console by Karl Springer w COA & Stamped, c 1977
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
refinished it with a new French Polish which is the most expensive and labor intensive finish you can do
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Console Tables

Materials

Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

Guy Gee, America II
Located in Manchester, GB
of stamp collecting”, for a collaboration; reproducing the world’s most expensive postage stamp - the
Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Digital

Guy Gee, Indonesia
Located in Manchester, GB
, “the home of stamp collecting”, for a collaboration; reproducing the world’s most expensive postage
Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Digital

Guy Gee, Greenland
Located in Manchester, GB
, “the home of stamp collecting”, for a collaboration; reproducing the world’s most expensive postage
Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Digital

Mid-Century Modern Oval Dining Table or Desk by Florence Knoll in Carrara Marble
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
expensive marble options for this table. Signed with manufactures stamp to leg. Very good ready to use
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Gorgeous French Art Deco Clock Set and Two Tazzas Signed C.H PARIS and “JUST"
Located in Beirut, LB
stamped "C.H. Paris, Made in France & bears the "JUST" trademark. Charles Victor Hour, in 1891 took on an
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Bronze and Sevres Porcelain Cabinets by Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New York, NY
legs joined by a "X" stretcher. Stamped on the wood Gillows. Robert Gillow established his
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Belle Époque Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Anniversary Ring Natural Fancy Vivid Deep Green Yellow Diamond Band .33ct 14K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Expensive Than Yellow Great Band to Stack 14K Yellow Gold  100% Natural Diamonds .33 Carat Diamond
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Anniversary Ring Natural Fancy Vivid Deep Orange Marquise Diamonds .24ct 14K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Brilliant Diamonds Shimmer in Between Orange Diamonds are More Expensive Great Band to Stack 14K White
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Wrought Iron Driveway Gates 322cm (10’5”)
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
stay. They are stamped ‘Williams, Humphreys & Co, Carnarvon’, ironmongers of the late 19th and early
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Anniversary Ring Natural Fancy Vivid Deep Orange Marquise Diamonds .21ct 14K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Brilliant Diamonds Shimmer in Between Orange Diamonds are More Expensive Great Band to Stack 14K White
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Two Happy Sisters - Portrait of two black girls - Royal
Located in Antwerp, BE
stamp to celebrated the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002. Several paintings from Yanning have already
Category

19th Century American Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Copeland dessert Plate, Reticulated, Sublime Flowers by Greatbatch, 1848 (1)
By Copeland
Located in London, GB
expensive dessert service. It is stamped with the small blue Copeland mark with interlocking C's, and
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Copeland Plate, Reticulated, Sublime Flowers by Greatbatch, 1848 (3)
By Copeland
Located in London, GB
expensive dessert service. It is stamped with the small blue Copeland mark with interlocking C's, and
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Copeland Plate, Reticulated with Sublime Flowers by Greatbatch, 1848 (2)
By Copeland
Located in London, GB
expensive dessert service. It is stamped with the small blue Copeland mark with interlocking C's, and
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Mahogany Display Cabinet
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Lancaster. However we have unfortunately been unable to locate any signatures, or stamps which would allow
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Scandinavian Rosewood Sideboard By Troeds Of Bjarnum, Sweden c.1960
By Troeds Bjarnum 1
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
furniture. Troeds at the time used the talented Swedish designer Nils Jonsson whose name is often stamped on
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Other Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 Plates by Copeland, Reticulated, Sublime Flowers by Greatbatch, 1848
By Copeland
Located in London, GB
1851. These plates would have belonged to a sublimely expensive dessert service. They are all stamped
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Copeland Set of 8 plates, Reticulated, Sublime Flowers by Greatbatch, 1848
By Copeland
Located in London, GB
1851. These plates would have belonged to a sublimely expensive dessert service. They are all stamped
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II., Mailand
By Giovanni Battista Brusa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Emanuele II, c. 1880, albumen paper print Technique: albumen paper print, mounted on Cardboard Stamp
Category

19th Century Landscape Photography

1973, Pierre Paulin for Boro Belgium, Very Rare Organic 8810 Flower Chair
By Pierre Paulin, BORO Belgium
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
in original condition with a lovely old patina Marked with manufacturer stamp under the base
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Port of Trieste with large ships
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
print, mounted on Cardboard Stamp: Blank stamp, Stengel & Co . Dresden. 19th century Inscription
Category

20th Century Landscape Photography

Diana - 'Stare'
Located in Norwich, GB
Kent with international shows such as the $11 Million Picture Show ( the most expensive piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Diana - 'Stare'
Diana - 'Stare'
H 16 in W 20 in D 0.1 in
Michale Hutchence - 'Finger'
Located in Norwich, GB
Kent with international shows such as the $11 Million Picture Show ( the most expensive piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Giclée, Digital Pigment

Lemmy & Johnny Rotten
Located in Norwich, GB
Kent with international shows such as the $11 Million Picture Show ( the most expensive piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

'Slide' - the Rolling Stones in Concert
Located in Norwich, GB
Kent with international shows such as the $11 Million Picture Show ( the most expensive piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Giclée

Italian Modernist Cocktail Ring In Solid 14Kt Yellow Gold With 52.08 Cts Kunzite
Located in Miami, FL
expensive and known for its transparent and pale to clear crystalline structure. These stones are sometimes
Category

20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fantastic Hermès Birkin 35 handbag in brown Barenia leather & Beige Canvas, SHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
France" Stamp: E square (2001) Dimensions: 35 x 25 x 20 cm (13.8 x 9.8 x 7.9 Inches) Reference: 101218
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Martele by Gorham Sterling Silver Set of 12 Soup Bowls with Daisy Motif '#4660'
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
, .9584 MHG, with retailer stamp for Spaulding & Co Chicago. Only 24 ever made. Martele' was Gorham's
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

"Fight Or Buy Bonds. Third Liberty Loan" WWI Poster by Howard Chandler Christy
By Howard Chandler Christy
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
the war would be repaid with interest. Those who could not afford such expensive bonds, could buy war
Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Arch of Janus, Rome
By Fratelli Alinari
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
, mounted on Cardboard Stamp: Lower right Blank stamp, Fratelli Alinari. Florence. 19th century
Category

19th Century Landscape Photography

Basquiat Bearbrick 1000% figure (Basquiat BE@RBRICK)
By after Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
packaging. Published by Medicom from a limited series of unknown. Stamped on the underside of foot
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Important Double Dresser by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950s, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with Kagan-Dreyfuss New York stamps. Expansive 100" width provides exceptional storage. Kagan
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Trifari 1940s Philippe 4PieceParure CrystalFloraMotif GoldNecklaceEarringsBrooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Chicago, IL
expensive gems such as diamonds. Like this parure, such "invisibly-set diamante" pieces are among the most
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

Arabia Teema Casserole
By Kaj Franck, Arabia
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
am not sure as there is no stamp or sticker attached to the object. The Kilta, and Teema series have
Category

20th Century Finnish Tableware

Materials

Earthenware

Arabia Teema Casserole
Arabia Teema Casserole
H 5.32 in Dm 7.88 in
Piazza Bocca della Verità, Rom
By Fratelli Alinari
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
: albumen paper print, mounted on Cardboard Stamp: Lower right Blank stamp, Fratelli Alinari. Florence
Category

19th Century Landscape Photography

Baths of Caracalla, Rome
By Fratelli Alinari
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Stamp: Lower right Blank stamp, Fratelli Alinari. Florence. 19th century Inscription: At the lower part
Category

19th Century Landscape Photography

Early 19th Century Silver and Horn Mounted Roasting Fork, circa 1830
Located in Central England, GB
of meat over a campfire. Its length giving protection from the heat. An expensive and luxurious tool
Category

Antique 19th Century British Tableware

Materials

Silver

Directoire Mahogany Bergère Attributed to Georges Jacob
By Georges Jacob
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Jacob stamp to back rail. The term "Directoire" refers to a historical period following the French
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Fancy Vivid Deep Orangy Yellow 1.38ct Natural Mined Diamond Anniversary Ring 18K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Diamonds are Not Only Rare but More Expensive than Yellow Diamonds Visually the Diamonds Match Perfectly
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

London After Midnight by Marie Coolidge Rask, Photoplay Edition, 1928
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
striking ¼ green leather and cloth boards, with raised bands and gilt stamps and tiles to the spine, and a
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

1969 Turkish Coin Unisex Men's Ring 25 Kurush solid 22k & 14k Gold ØUS6.5 /4.6gr
Located in SE
stamped above, which translates Sovereignty is of the People. Turkey's capital city, Ankara, is stamped
Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, 22k Gold

Trevi Fountain, Rome
By Fratelli Alinari
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
, c. 1880, albumen paper print Technique: albumen paper print, mounted on Cardboard Stamp: Lower
Category

19th Century Landscape Photography

Arch of Triumph Septimius-Severus, Rome
By Fratelli Alinari
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
, mounted on Cardboard Stamp: Lower left Blank stamp, Fratelli Alinari. Florence. 19th century Inscription
Category

19th Century Landscape Photography

Florence city view
By Fratelli Alinari
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
, albumen paper print Technique: albumen paper print, mounted on Cardboard Stamp: Lower right Blank stamp
Category

19th Century Landscape Photography

1976 Ring 0.75ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold US7 / 5.5gr
Located in SE
C10 / made in 1976. Stamped in Swedish " Handgjord " ( English Handmade) . The whole surface of the
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Regency Fold over Side Table with Lions Paw Feet in the Manner of Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dallas, TX
expensive and exclusive imported hardwood veneers from the Colonies in SE Asia, with a gorgeous grain and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Elm

Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley, Photoplay Grosset & Dunlap Edition, 1931
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
. Rebound in red 1/.4 leather and black cloth boards, with raised bands, gilt stamps, and gilt titles to
Category

Vintage 1930s American Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

1941 ChanelRelevant American Reinad ArtDecoStyle Silver PolkaDot LargeBow Brooch
By Reinad
Located in Chicago, IL
the single seasonal collection stamped with the French brand name, and subsequently only imprinted its
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Silver, Base Metal

British Alliance Ring 0.45 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.75 / 3.5gr
Located in SE
, stamped combination 0.45 (ctw of Diamonds) and 076 (likely 0.76 grams of Platinum in this design). Year
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Vintage Men Ring solid 18K Gold 1.71 ctw Diamonds Size US 11.5 / 25gr
Located in SE
: XX cent, likely European ring, hallmarked 18K, and " SF" is a stamp of a maker, unknown. No year
Category

Vintage 1950s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Basquiat Bearbrick 1000% Companion (Basquiat BE@RBRICK)
By after Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
. Published by Medicom from a limited series of unknown. Stamped on the underside of foot. Further
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Warhol Basquiat Bearbrick 1000% companion (Basquiat BE@RBRICK)
By after Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
from a limited series of unknown. Stamped on underside of foot. Further Background: BE@RBRICKs are a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

1940 Swedish Ring natural 5ct Heliodor Beryl solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 /6gr
Located in SE
) who worked in Stockholm between 1940-1945. The city stamp on the ring is that of Stockholm; the year
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Beryl, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
original locks and keys and the locks are stamped H&C, By Royal Letters Patent. Instil the elegance of
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
holes. This was the most expensive element of the Cado Royal system, at the time it cost the same as
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Imperial Russian 84 Silver Bangle Bracelet natural 2ct Sapphire Ruby Enamel/34gr
Located in SE
Enameling work and stamped ornamentations. This bangle dates to ca. late XIX - early XX century. Hallmarked
Category

Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Enamel

Ambrotype Of A Civil War Wife 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
minimal geometric designs. The gilt stamped brass inner frame and inner mat are in fine condition, firmly
Category

Antique 1860s American High Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Gold Plate, Metal

Ambrotype Of A Civil War Wife 1860
Ambrotype Of A Civil War Wife 1860
No Reserve
H 3.75 in W 3.25 in D 0.875 in
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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The most expensive wood in the world is agarwood. This dark resinous wood is used in incense, perfume, and to make small carvings.In 2010, this wood sold for as high as $100,000/kg.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The most expensive Rolex ever sold is the Paul Newman Daytona. This Rolex was purchased for $17.8 million in 2017. On 1stDibs, there are expensive Rolex watches but there is a wide variety available, so it should be easy to find a good fit for your tastes as well as your budget.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel is so expensive because it is a top-class designer brand which creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the top talent in the fashion world. The brand's innovative designs along with its creative marketing strategy make Chanel a highly coveted brand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Balenciaga is so expensive because it's one of the world's top fashion houses. Its cult status among celebrities in addition to its handmade production are two factors that contribute to Balenciaga pieces being so expensive.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Since its inception in 1856, Burberry has become one of the world's most premiere fashion houses. Known for the classic trench coats with a plaid lining, Burberry pieces are made with high quality materials and attention to detail.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Gucci is so expensive because it is a top-class designer brand which creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the top talent in the fashion world. The brand's innovative designs along with its creative marketing strategy make Gucci a highly coveted brand.
    Couture ClosetsMarch 23, 2021
    The craftmanship, quality of materials and time spent on every item is extensive. Simply watch a video on YouTube of a Gucci handbag being handsewn and you will see what goes into every item. Gucci items last for generations and are often passed down, for this reason. A good quality, well made item, lasts for decades...That is sustainable, and better for all.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The Swiss luxury brand Akris is so expensive due to the quality of the apparel and accessories produced by the brand. Artisans do much of the manufacturing by hand, and only high-end fabrics and materials go into Akris designs. Find a selection of Akris on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because shearling comes from the hide of a lamb, it is more limited. The most important factor in determining price is the softness of the wool and how thin the leather is. The higher quality jackets are warm but lighter weight.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    Blancpain is so expensive for a few reasons. One is due to innovation, which the Swiss luxury watchmaker has a long history of, having created the first-ever automatic wristwatch in 1926. Blancpain is known for being on the cutting edge of design, and many collectors are willing to pay high prices to own both its vintage and contemporary timepieces as a result. The watchmaker is also known for using exceptionally fine materials and employing time-honored crafting techniques that make the quality of its timepieces exceptional. In addition, Blancpain makes about half as many watches per year as some of its biggest competitors, so supply is often low compared to demand. Find a diverse assortment of Blancpain watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Hublot is so expensive for a few reasons. First, the Swiss luxury watchmaker uses premium materials, some of which are produced by the company itself, adding to costs. Hublot also handcrafts timepieces through a painstaking process, so its labor costs are high. Plus, Hublot has been cited as only manufacturing around 50,000 watches per year, which makes supply low relative to demand. Shop a collection of Hublot watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    There are a few reasons why Steelcase is so expensive. Steelcase was founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1912 as the Metal Office Furniture Company, promoting steel desks and other furnishings as safer, fireproof alternatives to wooden pieces at a time when smoking in the workplace was common. The company invests heavily in research and development to continue to make advancements in ergonomic design that make its furniture more durable and comfortable. Steelcase also uses quality materials that cost more to source. Plus, demand for Steelcase tends to be high, contributing to high price points. Explore a selection of Steelcase furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Goyard is so expensive for a few reasons. First, the French fashion house uses costly materials, including its signature Goyardine canvas made of natural hemp, linen and cotton fibers. Also, artisans perform much of the crafting process by hand, making manufacturing expenses considerable. Finally, Goyard produces only a limited number of bags each year. Since demand often outweighs supply, Goyard is able to sell its pieces at aspirational price points. Explore a selection of Goyard bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, emeralds are expensive due to their rarity. These stones are known to be rarer and more expensive than diamonds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, Opal can be expensive. Black Opals in particular are quite valuable and may earn prices of up to $10,000 a carat. White opals are the least expensive of the opal family.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    For the most part, sapphires are expensive, though some are cheaper. Some can cost as much as $25 per carat and others can cost over $11,000 per carat. The price is usually dependent on the stone's quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, jade can be expensive, especially if it's jadeite. There are two mineral species that fall under the jade umbrella: jadeite and nephrite. Nephrite tends to be more common and therefore less valuable than jadeite.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Garnets can be expensive depending on the variety. For instance, tsavorite and demantoid, the rarest varieties, can sell for thousands of dollars per carat.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, rubies can be quite expensive. Rubies of exceptional quality have recorded prices of over $1,000,000 per carat.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Panerai is so expensive because it is a revered luxury brand. Panerai timepieces are created from quality materials and the company’s offerings are also associated with reputable production methods. The brand’s innovative watch designs have rendered Panerai a celebrated brand. Shop Panerai watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    One of the reasons Cartier is so expensive is because, since its inception in 1847, the brand has had a massive celebrity fan base that spans royals, movie stars, singers and socialites. The brand also uses the highest quality metals and gems in their pieces, rendering them expensive to produce. Lastly, most Cartier pieces are easy to identify, making brand recognition a key factor in the brand's exclusivity.