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Motley Furniture

Wilton Motley Oil Painting
Located in Vienna, AT
Wilton Motley coastal motif, signed, oil on canvas. Dimensions: 50 x 75 cm.
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Vintage 1940s British Paintings

Wilton Motley Oil Painting
Wilton Motley Oil Painting
H 19.69 in W 29.53 in D 0.79 in
Motley Reclaimed Teak Dining Console
Located in London, GB
Fashioned with intricate woodwork and design detailing, the Motley Dining Console is a Mid-Century
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2010s Indian Modern Console Tables

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Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Motley Reclaimed Teak Dining Console
Motley Reclaimed Teak Dining Console
H 32.01 in W 69.02 in D 15.01 in
Motley Handcrafted Bar Cabinet Made with Reclaimed Wood
Located in London, GB
Ariane Thakore Ginwala's Motley bar cabinet is an exclusive piece with intricate woodwork and
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Reclaimed Wood

MOTLEY Hand Knotted Contemporary Rug in Rust, Grey & Mauve Colours by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
The ‘Urbane’ collection is the epitome of sophistication and refinement, best suited for your home. Every piece in this range of contemporary and modern carpets is a testimony to Han...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Silk

Mid-Century Modern Asian Chinoiserie Sabre Leg Walnut Dining Chairs
By Paul Laszlo, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chattanooga, TN
more traditional elements. All-in-all this motley approach comes off as a success. Every aspect of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of 4 Italian Steel Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
our DTLA Arts District Warehouse: Motley LA 1909 E 7th St. Los Angeles, CA 90021.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

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Steel

Set of 4 Italian Steel Chairs
Set of 4 Italian Steel Chairs
H 38 in W 19 in D 19 in
Hans Wegner / Arne Poulsen Loveseat, Model AP62
By Hans J. Wegner, Arne Poulsen Cabinetmaker Denmark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
will be a cherished piece for years to come. As with all our vintage Danish furniture, the AP62
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

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Fabric, Teak, Down

Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi-Young Ebonized Dining or Card Table
By Maurice Bailey, Monteverdi-Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Young. All items are available to view at our DTLA Arts District Warehouse: Motley LA 1909 E 7th St
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany

Scandinavian Modern Chair by Elias Svedberg for Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1950’s
By Elias Svedberg, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in London, GB
manufactured and retailed furniture designs by a number of renowned Swedish Modern designers including Axel
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Birch

18th-century Chinese Export Porcelain Pair of Court Maiden Candlesticks
Located in Downingtown, PA
and black enamelled on the biscuit. References: Cohen & Motley 2008, p102, No 5.3, pair with green
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

1853-86 The Collected Works of Cuthbert Bede
By Cuthbert Bede
Located in Bath, GB
, three plates, and in-text engravings, by the author. 'Motley', published in 1855. A scarce work. Half
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Antique 1850s British Books

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Paper

Gerald McCabe Barzilay Wall Unit
By Gerald McCabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
at the Motley showroom in the Los Angeles arts district.      
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Aluminum

Gerald McCabe Barzilay Wall Unit
Gerald McCabe Barzilay Wall Unit
H 80 in W 160 in D 19 in
Early American Hooked Rug. Size: 9 Ft 6 in x 11 Ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
comprised of varied hues. The motley assortment of bold colors creates a tonal blend that is superseded by
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Early 20th Century American American Classical North and South American ...

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Wool

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Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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2010s American Flush Mount

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Brass

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Walnut

Quadris Ceiling Suspended Rectangular Mirror with Brushed Brass Frame
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Large impressive rectangular ceiling suspended mirror with a beautiful solid brushed brass frame. Measures: 711mm (28") wide x 1219mm (48") high x 30mm (1.18") deep 711mm (28") drop...
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2010s British Modern More Mirrors

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Brass

Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
By Seth Premo, Arvo Ray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Steel, Brass, Silver Leaf

Strelitzia Modern Solid Brass Upholstered Luxury Dining Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Strelitzia bespoke, dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This luxury dining chair has a backrest of solid sand cast brass, the method of ...
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Singl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Metal

White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Contemporary Art

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Wood

Armchair PLAY Boucle Best of year 2022 winner Interior Design Magazine
Located in Kyiv, UA
“PLAY” armchair has an unusual shape that was assembled from several geometric elements. The bagel-shaped detail serves the back of the chair. Handcrafted in Ukraine, this armchair e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Plywood

Silhouette Dining Chair, Wood & COM, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an eye-catching dining chair. The joint dimension of people and objects represented by severa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Contemporary Chandelier 'Cirkus' by AGO 'Large - Charcoal' (in stock)
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, FR
Cirkus chandelier by AGO Lighting Coated ABS, aluminum UL Listed LED GU10 110-240V (not included) Two sizes available: 4 pairs of lamps / 6 pairs of lamps Four colors available: Ch...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...

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Aluminum

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Portrait of a Lady French 19th Century Painting Pastel on Canvas
Located in FR
19th Century Portrait of a Lady French Pastel on Canvas c1850-60 Indistinctly signed Unframed This has at some time been removed from its frame there is a small hole as shown in pho...
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Mid-19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

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Pastel

Pair of Italian Midcentury Art Deco Nightstands Bedside Tables Veneer Walnut
By Melchiorre Bega, Dassi, Gio Ponti, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s neoclassical pair of bedside tables with double front drawers and great pattern design of the walnut veneer wood and lacquered glass top. Great...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables

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Travertine

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
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2010s American Modern Stools

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Wood, Oak

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Pen and Ink Modernist Painting
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Striking, vintage ink and pen, gouache-style Modernist painting. Superb trio of motley, free-form
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Vintage 1950s Paintings

Pen and Ink Modernist Painting
Pen and Ink Modernist Painting
H 24 in W 31.25 in D 1.25 in
Signed Seena Donneson Cast Acrylic Sculpture from the Journey Series
By Seena Donneson
Located in New York, NY
Nissel & Sons, NY Trust Co. of Georgia Freeport Mineral Gaston, Snow Motley & Holt Boston
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20th Century American Sculptures

Willem Verbeet Painting Flowers
By Willem Verbeet
Located in Vilnius, LT
sheets and winding stems. Sometimes he added a motley butterfly. He also painted after still lifes of
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Antique 1820s Dutch Dutch Colonial Paintings

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Bronze

Willem Verbeet Painting Flowers
Willem Verbeet Painting Flowers
H 37.41 in W 32.68 in D 4.34 in
Abstract Bronze Sculpture from the Oceania Series by Seena Donneson
By Seena Donneson
Located in New York, NY
Street Clearing Nissel & Sons, NY Trust Co. of Georgia Freeport Mineral Gaston, Snow Motley
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20th Century American Sculptures

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Bronze

1930's Hutchinson Hooked Rug
Located in Woodbury, CT
known for- "This motley crew, you guessed it! Are my husbands kin. No Matter what I dish them out
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Vintage 1930s American North and South American Rugs

Marcel Breuer for Gavina Modern Laccio Side Tables
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arts District Warehouse: Motley LA 1909 E 7th St. Los Angeles, CA 90021.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Side Tables

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Wood

A Memphis inspired Sofa By Los Angeles Designer Harry Siegel
Located in Pasadena, CA
motley assortment of fabrics and textures ranging from black and white pyramid pattern piping to purple
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Late 20th Century American Sofas

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Wood

2 Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
our Motley showroom located in the Los Angeles arts district. Priced per chair.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Oak

2 Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs
2 Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs
H 28.75 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
1950s Hofnar Cigars Advertising Display Sign with Jester
Located in Antwerp, BE
display with a Jester or Motley Fool, dressed with a red - green dunce cap and different types of Cigars
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Signs

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Paper

Porcelain Cigar Sign with Jester for Hofnar Cigars, The Netherlands, 1950s
By Langcat Bussum
Located in Antwerp, BE
has a beautiful design: A bright yellow sign with a Jester or Motley Fool, wearing a red and green
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Modern Signs

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Metal

Vase with a Figure of a Lady with Flowers Attributed to Gambone
By Guido Gambone
Located in NYC, NY
A drip glaze vase with beautiful motley green finish with a depiction of a lady carrying flowers
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

“Des Bateaux Au Port” by Pierre de Belay
By "Pierre ""de"" Belay"
Located in Sheffield, MA
boulevard Montparnasse, which was invaded by artists and socialites. Pierre frequented this motley milieu
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Early 20th Century French Paintings

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Canvas

Antique Persian Mazandaran Kilim
Located in New York, NY
selection of rosy scarlet red, vermillion, violet and motley graphite grays. Boldly colored side panels with
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Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Mazandaran Kilim
Antique Persian Mazandaran Kilim
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W 96 in L 156 in
Antique Caucasian Bordjalou Kazak Rug
Located in New York, NY
, as it is here that we encounter the interlocking, zig-zagging, motley striped pattern that gives this
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Antique 19th Century Kazak Caucasian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Ghashgai Persian Rug. Size: 4 ft x 5 ft 2 in (1.22 m x 1.57 m)
Located in New York, NY
border, the motley procession of detail elements in which reflect the aesthetic direction of the entire
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

18th Century Gustavian Piebald Coloured Dresser
Located in Copenhagen, K
A genuine Stockholmer Louis XVI chest of drawers, treated to a piebald or motley couloured surface
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Louis XVI Dressers

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Wood

18th Century Gustavian Piebald Coloured Dresser
18th Century Gustavian Piebald Coloured Dresser
H 33.08 in W 34.26 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Modern Circular Étagère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
items are available to view at our DTLA Arts District Warehouse Motley LA 1909 E 7th St. Los Angeles
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Antique Late 19th Century American Modern Shelves

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Steel

Vintage Modern Circular Étagère
Vintage Modern Circular Étagère
H 80 in W 36 in D 12 in
Willy Guhl Hourglass Planters, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
circa 1960, have great condition, with a motley white patina, worn and weathered, repainted, and
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Concrete

Willy Guhl Hourglass Planters, a Pair
Willy Guhl Hourglass Planters, a Pair
H 37.4 in W 21.3 in L 37.4 in
Vintage Belgian Didactic Geometric Blocks, Set of Eight
Located in High Point, NC
A set of wooden decorations created in 20th century Belgium. A motley cast of characters, these
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20th Century Belgian Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Joan Miro Inspired Mid-Century Tapestry Rug
Located in New York, NY
suggestive of a human figure, stands and stares off, bedecked in motley colors and supporting a large red
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20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

18th Century English Scarlet Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock
Located in Essex, MA
Motley, Wapping.
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Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

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Brass

Vintage Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
glyphs, including checkered windowpanes, fetter symbols, and a motley assortment of ancient patterns
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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Rug
W 123 in L 77 in
Vintage Moroccan Rug 45719
Located in New York, NY
motley color palette and abrupt transitions create a beautifully textural background for the prominent
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20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
colorful checkers, a chain of secondary stacked lozenges and a motley assortment of geometric blocks
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Rug
Vintage Moroccan Rug
W 77 in L 36 in
A Large British Sailor's Woolwork (woolie) Picture of the Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
residing with a large following of motley, but picturesque, troops. Capt. Lyons and some of his officers
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Antique 19th Century British Nautical Objects

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Rolling Cocktail Table by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Mid-Century Modern coffee or cocktail table by Dunbar Furniture, constructed of mahogany and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

Scandinavian Modern Chair by Elias Svedberg for Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1948
By Elias Svedberg, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in London, GB
foundational Triva line: the first iteration of ready-made furniture, sold flat-packed to consumers for them to
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Birch

Vintage Indian Art Deco Rug. Size: 14 ft x 16 ft (4.27 m x 4.88 m)
Located in New York, NY
pieces using a motley variety of repeating motifs. Warm fulvous brown, ivory, saffron yellow and
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Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Northwest Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
series of zigzagging Greek key figures. Clear white accents paired with a motley combination of celadon
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

7 Volume Leather Bound Set, Dutch Republic and United Netherlands, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
7 volume leather bound set, Dutch Republic and United Netherlands by John Lothrop Motley. Harper
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Books

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Paper, Leather

Vintage Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
lozenges, humanoid figures and auspicious combs create a motley allover pattern that incorporates a diverse
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Vintage 1940s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Rug
Vintage Moroccan Rug
W 84 in L 48 in
Lovely Antique American Hooked Rug. Size: 6 ft 5 in x 9 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
of an eccentric arrangement of motley colored squares and rectangles. This gives the carpet a
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20th Century American American Colonial North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Books, The Works of John L. Motley
Located in New York, NY
Leatherbound. Nine volumes. Octavo. Bound in three quarter tan calf by Zaehnsdorf Binders, marbled boards, top edges gilt, raised bands, & ornate gilt on spines. Titles include: "The...
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Antique Early 1900s English Books

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Leather

Books, The Works of John L. Motley
Books, The Works of John L. Motley
H 8.75 in W 6 in D 1.75 in
3 Volumes. J.L. Motley, The Rise of the Dutch Republic
Located in New York, NY
3 Volumes. J.L. Motley, The Rise of the Dutch Republic. Bound in full tree calf with the covers
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Antique 19th Century English Books

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Leather

Austrian Solid White Beech Chair Flamingo Motley Chair Edition
Located in Vienna, Vienna
handmade shellac polish. Motley chair edition 00/09. Flamingo 04/09.     
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood

"The Complete Works of J.L. Motley" with illustrations
Located in Scarsdale, NY
This edition was limited to 1,000 copies. 17 books in remarkable condition. The former owner was fastidious about his books.
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Antique 19th Century English Books

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Paper

Design Table-Lamp "Cahute" by Piergil Fourquié
By Piergil Fourquié
Located in Paris, FR
made of light and motley materials. This light micro-architecture consists of coloured metal structure
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21st Century and Contemporary French Table Lamps

Design Table-Lamp "Cahute" by Piergil Fourquié
Design Table-Lamp "Cahute" by Piergil Fourquié
H 11.82 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Miniment 08 Vintage Glass Sculpture by Baroncelli
By Baroncelli
Located in London, GB
more, morphs into the playful narrative of a motley urban landscape. As the glass elements are hand
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2010s European Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Seated Open-Mouthed Hounds, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
slightly different colour tassels on the collars is illustrated by Michael Cohen and William Motley in
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Ceramic

Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Saucer 'Card Players, ' 18th Century
Located in London, GB
plates are illustrated by William Motley in the Cohen & Cohen exhibition catalogue Bedtime Stories, 2004
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

A Pair of Glass Wall Lights
By F. & C. Osler
Located in New York, NY
F & C Osler of Birmingham. Provenance: The Milnes Gaskell/Motley family of Prior's Lodge
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Antique 19th Century British Wall Lights and Sconces

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Silver

A Pair of Glass Wall Lights
A Pair of Glass Wall Lights
H 26.2 in W 18.1 in D 12.6 in
Antique creamware pottery tankard Titled CATCH SINGERS. circa 1780 England
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
. The tankard was made circa 1780 period, the print is underglaze and the rather motley crew of singers
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Pottery

Miniment 16 Vintage Glass Sculpture by Baroncelli
By Baroncelli
Located in London, GB
more, morphs into the playful narrative of a motley urban landscape. As the glass elements are hand
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2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Miniment 18 Vintage Glass Sculpture by Baroncelli
By Baroncelli
Located in London, GB
more, morphs into the playful narrative of a motley urban landscape. As the glass elements are hand
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2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

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Motley Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of motley furniture available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of motley furniture — often made from metal, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 11 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of motley furniture now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of motley furniture made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Baroncelli, Elias Svedberg and Gerald McCabe each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of motley furniture that is worth considering.

How Much is a Motley Furniture?

The average selling price for a piece of motley furniture at 1stDibs is $1,895, while they’re typically $381 on the low end and $19,550 for the highest priced.