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One For The Recession

One for the Recession Wall Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1985
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Weesp, NL
Rare Ingo Maurer 1985 wall lamp one for the Recession in great vintage condition as can be seen in
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Brass Multi-Lite Pendant by Louis Weisdorf for Lyfa, Denmark 1972
By Lyfa, Louis Weisdorf
Located in Utrecht, NL
manufactured by the Danish lighting company Lyfa. It is one of the most recognisable Danish lighting designs
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1970s Two Coffee Tables Black Thermoformed Plastic Studio DA for Sormani Italy
By Studio DA, Sormani
Located in Arosio, IT
concave recessions each, for cocktail nosherei. The tables show a few scratches, due to their outdoor use
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Plastic

Japanese Two-Panel Screen with Scenes at the Pleasure Quarters, 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
clients are watching from outside the teahouse, while some are entering, one of them with the face hidden
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Pair, Chinese Export Qianlong Blue & White Porcelain Platters - Deer Landscape
Located in Atlanta, GA
center recession features a landscape with cranes flying over pagoda houses and a pair of spotted deer
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Crown Derby Three-Part Hand-Painted W. Dean Blue & White Serving Dish
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is an unusual 3 part serving dish most perfect for display as it signed by one of Royal Crown
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Vintage 1930s English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Tiffany & Co. 1858 New York Round Display Tray In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Tiffany & Co., John C. Moore
Located in Miami, FL
, created in New York city for Tiffany & Co. between the 1858-1859. This tray certainly is one of the first
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Antique 1850s American American Classical Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Decanter, Hallmarked 1973
By Christopher Lawrence
Located in London, GB
employed 9 silversmiths. Following a recession he closed the workshop and spent more time designing and
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Vintage 1970s British Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 1900 Charles L Tiffany Edwardian Art Nouveau Sterling Trumpet Vase
By Charles L. Tiffany, Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
under the name Tiffany & Young. Although America was in a deep economic recession, the store soon
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Vases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 1893 Charles L. Tiffany English King Pattern Sterling Server Tray
By Charles L. Tiffany, Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Tiffany & Young. Although America was in a deep economic recession, the store soon acquired a respected
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Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 1902 New York Art Nouveau Pair of Convertible Candelabras Sterling
By Charles L. Tiffany, Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
under the name Tiffany & Young. Although America was in a deep economic recession, the store soon
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Candelabras

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Decanter, Hallmarked 1975
By Christopher Lawrence
Located in London, GB
and workshop in Leigh-on Sea and as things improved he employed 9 silversmiths. Following a recession
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Vintage 1970s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
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1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

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XL Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Lights, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
This is a large original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane Street light from Paris, France now turned into a pendant light. The hallmark of Holophane luminaries, or lighting fixtures,...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Orbitale Brass Chandelier 5 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
By Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This stunning bespoke brass chandelier is cleverly designed to work perfectly with lower ceilings. It features five rotating arms with a minimum height of 28 in. (70 cm). The arms ar...
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Tarnished Bronze Handmade Swedish Sculptural Pendant at 35”/ 90cm diameter
By Ovature Studios
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Measures: 35”/ 90cm diameter"ø. Eac...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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White contemporary Ceramic Wall Light Made of local Clay, handcrafted
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt white ceramic wall light - slip applied with natural pigments as whitewash with water - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif ...
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2010s African Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light in Black and White for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep, Flos
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp in black and white for Astep Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who appl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Aluminum

Pair of Beige Modern Italian Wall Lights "Maxina" Vintage Design Moderne ML134
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of modern Italian sconces "Maxina" in beige half moon shape made by our Italian craftsman in the style of Stilnovo's work. Wall plate and arm in solid brass, lampshade adjustabl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

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Brass, Metal

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
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2010s French Modern Chairs

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Oak

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Textile, Wood

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
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2010s Table Lamps

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Iron

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

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. In patinated unlacquerd brass and steel with (1) E26 medium based socket. Light...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Minimal Style, Solid Wood Stool, Bar or Counter Hight, Caning and Leather
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired by the B-52 plane design, thi...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

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Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood

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Set of 4 Pieff 'Eleganza' Chrome and Leather Chairs by Tim Bates for Pieff & Co.
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Industrial Recession in that year. Their furniture was one of the most sought-after brands in the United
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Late 20th Century British Modern Chairs

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Chrome

Rare 18th Century Walnut Wood Commode from the Île-de-France Region
Located in Dallas, TX
many European nations. One such creation is our rare four-tier commode, which was hand-carved in the
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Iron

Pair of Hand Carved Italian Limestone Fruit Baskets
Located in Dallas, TX
alternating motifs of a carved recession followed by fluting. The sharply carved angles of the leaves contrast
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Limestone

Carved Italian Limestone Putti Fountain with Self Enclosed Basin
Located in Dallas, TX
section of the back wall of the basin. The shallow basin (5 ¼ inches in height) has been carved from one
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fountains

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Limestone

Tiffany & Co. 1927 Art Deco Chiseled Arabesque Box with Lid .925 Sterling Silver
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
under the name Tiffany & Young. Although America was in a deep economic recession, the store soon
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Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique French Egyptian Doors, Early 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
an old iron handle in the recession. Beneath the ovals are rectangular panels much like the ones
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Early 20th Century Egyptian Doors and Gates

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Pine

Billiard or Snooker Table by Orme & Sons
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
used the Prince's feathers on their products and in their advertising. In 1881 Ormes were one of the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Games

Billiard or Snooker Table by Orme & Sons
Billiard or Snooker Table by Orme & Sons
H 33.08 in W 81.5 in D 44.1 in
Antique Maple Conant Ball New England Drop Leaf Pedestal Table Plant Stand
By Conant Ball
Located in Dayton, OH
until 1990 in the midst of the nation’s recession. A fire in one of the vacant buildings in 1992
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Early 20th Century American Classical Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Glass, Maple

VINTAGE MiD CENTURY MODERN PIEFF COW HIDE UPHOLSTERED DESIGNER CHROME ARMCHAIR
By Tim Bates, Pieff and Co.
Located in GB
brochure as: “The Pieff collection reflects a certain lifestyle. A privileged one we admit. But then, Pieff
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Antique Tiffany American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Bowl Centerpiece Shamrock
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dublin, Ireland
outstanding quality and generous size. Last quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Made by one of the most famous
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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 1893 Art Nouveau Desk Oil Lamp In Sterling Silver With Roman Coin
By Charles L. Tiffany, Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
also feature in many stories of the Greek and Roman gods. One story tells of the birth of Zeus, King of
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Antique 1890s North American Art Nouveau Desk Sets

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

"Repose" by James Van Fossan
By James Van Fossan
Located in Wiscasset, ME
recession and the often moodily textured background is an invitation to visit the epithet of human condition
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21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

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Linen

"Pink Tu Tu" by James Van Fossan
By James Van Fossan
Located in Wiscasset, ME
recession and the often moodily textured background is an invitation to visit the epithet of human condition
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21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

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Linen

Great Britain's Rarest Stamps Collection
Located in Jersey, GB
recession, the stamps in the collection increased in value by 40%. Most stamps in the collection are
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Antique Early 19th Century Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

Great Britain's Rarest Stamps Collection
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One for the Recession Wall Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1985
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Weesp, NL
Rare Ingo Maurer 1985 wall lamp one for the Recession in great vintage condition as can be seen in
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Charcoal Gray Marble Mortar
Located in Dallas, TX
features four round protuberances. These would have been used as handles for lifting the mortar, and one of
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Large 18th Century Variegated Marble Mortar from France
Located in Dallas, TX
handles for lifting the mortar, and one of them has a carved recession to aid with pouring. In France
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Antique 18th Century French Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Mod Round Sleeper Sofa with Ottomans in Orange Fuzzy Fabric by Spherical Furn
Located in Topeka, KS
on one of the cushions of one ottoman. And, the process of cleaning rather matted the fuzzy fabric
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20th Century American Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Foam

Tiffany & Co 1891 Charles L Tiffany Art Nouveau Water Pitcher in 925 Sterling
By Charles L. Tiffany, Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
. Although America was in a deep economic recession, the store soon acquired a respected name and flourished
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Antique 1890s North American Art Nouveau Pitchers

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Silver, Sterling Silver

70s Oak Dining Chair for Bramin Set/6
By Bramin Mobler
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
One beautiful set of six oak framed dining chairs with new upholstered skai leather seating. Very
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Oak

70s Oak Dining Chair for Bramin Set/6
70s Oak Dining Chair for Bramin Set/6
H 33.08 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Ingo Maurer Wall Lamp "One for the Recession"
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in Geneva, CH
A pair of red wall lamps designed by Ingo Maurer, named one for the recession.  
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Ingo Maurer Wall Lamp "One for the Recession"
Ingo Maurer Wall Lamp "One for the Recession"
H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Danish Mirrors circa 1790 Ex Tony Hail
Located in San Francisco, CA
feature mixed woods and gilding. One mirror plate is original, the other a replacement with period mirror
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Antique 18th Century Danish Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

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One For The Recession For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal one for the recession for your home. Frequently made of metal, silver and wood, every one for the recession was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a one for the recession — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each one for the recession bearing mid-century modern, Art Nouveau or neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made one for the recession over the years, but those crafted by Christopher Lawrence, Bramin Møbler and Conant Ball are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a One For The Recession?

A one for the recession can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,850, while the lowest priced sells for $765 and the highest can go for as much as $19,260.
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    Yes, it's okay to have just one accent chair. There are no rules when decorating a living room, so you're free to place one accent chair along with a loveseat and/or sofa in your seating area. When choosing your living room furniture, consider how much space you have and how many people will typically be sitting in the room at one time. Use this information as a guide. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of accent chairs.
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    Most vintage earrings are clip-ons largely due to how beliefs about piercings have changed over the years. It was only during the 1980s and ’90s that many women began piercing their ears. Prior to that, many women didn't have piercings and could only wear clip-ons, so makers produced earrings to suit their customer base. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage earrings.
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    Whether you need one or two accent chairs depends on your personal preferences and the space. First, consider the layout of your room. In a small space, two accent chairs may make a seating area feel cramped, while having just one may result in a larger room feeling too empty. Also, think about how many people you're likely to entertain in your seating area and what other furniture is present in the space. If you frequently need additional seating to accommodate large groups, you may want to purchase a second accent chair. Find a wide range of accent chairs on 1stDibs.
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    Only 47 Louis Vuitton Air Force 1 sneakers were originally made. Each pair that Virgil Abloh designed is one-of-a-kind and fully handcrafted. In 2022, a line of Louis Vuitton Air Force 1 was made available for sale to the general public. The exact number released is unknown, but quantities were limited. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Louis Vuitton Air Force 1 sneakers.
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    To tell a fake Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore apart from a real one, first closely examine the dial. The tapisserie pattern on the dial should feature raised squares in a regular pattern. On fakes, the dial is often just stamped with a grid to mimic the complex texture of an authentic Offshore. Also, look at the finish on the case. A real Oak Offshore will have an even finish all over with no variations in color or rough spots. Any flaws indicate that you're likely looking at a replica. When in doubt, a licensed appraiser or knowledgeable appraiser can assist you with authentication. Explore a collection of Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore watches on 1stDibs.