Discerning Palette
Blue flowers
By Katarina Joys
Located in London, London
fragrance of the lilies through a synesthetic explosion of color.
Key Features for the Discerning Collector
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
LEGACY 50 Carat Fancy yellow Radiant Cut Bracelet GIA certified High jewellery
Located in Mumbai, IN
sophisticated — a favored palette for discerning collectors and high-jewelry designers.
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Design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tennis Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
The Collector’s Heirloom: A Late 19th Century Anatolian Oushak Masterpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
cultivated elegance reserved for the most discerning collectors. Its palette, softened by age into a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Earth-Tone Oushak Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
transforms wool into an object of prestige—a timeless statement of luxury for the most discerning collectors
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Organic Modern Oushak Rug with Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
rug from Pakistan embodies timeless elegance, reimagined for the most discerning interiors. With its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Golden Turkish Oushak Rug with Minimalist Appeal in Soft Muted Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
intertwined with imperial sensibility to meet the aesthetic demands of discerning Western patrons. Its
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton
$15,000
W 115 in L 151 in
Recent Sales
1964 Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Framed Abstract Oil Painting - Forest
Located in Bristol, GB
Discerning Palette, before translating the title, this piece reminded us of levels in an industrial building
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Silver Plate Duck Press by Joseph Heinrichs
Located in New Orleans, LA
nickel plate, is even more scarce and highly sought after by those with a most discerning palette
Category
Early 20th Century More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Silver Plate
Important 6.89 Carat Three Stone Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
simple, elegant, beautiful and important ring that will please the mist discerning of jewelry palettes
Category
20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Documented Karl Springer Mid-Century Brass Wrapped Arm Chair in Edelman Leather
Located in New York, NY
proportions [and] eye catching palette" that discerning collectors of Springer's work absolutely adore. With
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 28 in D 29 in
Documented Karl Springer Mid Century Brass Wrapped Armchair in Holly Hunt Fabric
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
] eye catching palette" that discerning collectors of Springer's work absolutely adore. With its clean
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 28 in D 29 in
Modernist Streamlined Black Vitrolite Beveled Banded Mirror by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
catching palette" that discerning collectors of Springer's work absolutely adore. With its clean modernist
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Vitrolite
H 50 in W 36 in D 1.75 in
Gorgeous Arabesque Antique Persian Mahal with Large Spiraling Root & Vine Design
Located in Milwaukee, WI
artistic designs that appeal to the most discerning and sophisticated design palette. There is a primitive
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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3.4x6.4 Ft Vintage Handmade Oushak Rug. Soft Faded Red, Light Blue, Cream Colors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A one of a kind vintage Turkish Oushak scatter rug from 1950s. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$656 Sale Price
30% Off
W 40.56 in L 75.99 in
GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA TWO SEAT SOFA IN ORIGINAL UPHOLSTERY PART SUiTE
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely George Smith Signature Scroll arm sofa which is one of a pair in floral upholstery with feather ...
Category
20th Century English Country Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
$9,681
H 31.89 in W 68.12 in D 38 in
New Louis XV Style Black Ebonized Mahogany Queen Bed
Located in Miami, FL
Handmade Louis XV style black ebonized mahogany Queen bed.
Category
2010s Spanish Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,920 Sale Price
20% Off
H 81.89 in W 63 in D 84.65 in
Antique Mexican Hand painted Olinalá Screen Divider
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Antique Mexican Hand painted Olinalá Screen Divider
Circa 1930. We offer this rare and beautiful Antique Mexican Hand painted Olinalá Screen Divider made in Olinalá Mexico.
About Ol...
Category
Vintage 1930s Mexican Folk Art Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
Hermes Birkin 35 White Bag Gold Hardware Clemence Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 35 bag featured in White.
Lush with Gold hardware.
A beautiful year round neutral colour, White is the most rare of all Hermes colours produced in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Antique Tiled Fireplace with Ormolu Decoration
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An exceptional antique tiled fireplace Insert with hand painted tiles depicting musical instruments and people in period costume, by the artist E. Kilherty. Salvaged from a London to...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Inlaid Teak Writing Desk from India
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful writing desk, handcrafted in India out of aged teak wood and responsibly sourced animal bone inlay. Late 20th Century (1990-1995). Split front apron, two drawers with br...
Category
1990s Indian Anglo-Indian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bone, Teak
Antique French Solid Bronze Lantern 19th Century
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French, solid Bronze Lantern, newly rewired for the American market, but without glass.
Category
Antique 1840s French Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
"Malus" Hand Sculpted Side Table by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Malus side table features dual walls that rise to an inverted arch beneath a honed natural travertine top in this artistic, sculptural side table. The inverted arch doubles as st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine
France 18th Century Four Panel Screen With Arched Tops.
Located in Dallas, TX
A Four Panel Screen With Arched Tops, Portion Painted In Gray-Blue, Depicting A Hunt Scene In Foreground With Men And Dogs Hunting A Boar; And Bottom Portion Of Panels Feature Larg F...
Category
Antique 18th Century French Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint, Paper
Hand Knotted Vintage Oushak Rug Beige Brown Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool from a notable sheen yarn originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this midcentury rug remarks a distinctive vintage Oushak rug design with a notably inviting pe...
Category
Vintage 1950s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
French Louis XVI Barometer
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI (18th Century) barometer with original scientific illustrations and mercury vial framed with gilt foliate carvings & ebonized trim and a perched eagle pediment.
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Scientific Instruments
Materials
Giltwood, Glass
Classical Polished King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classical polished veneered and crossbanded King size bed, the arched headboard of three crossbanded panels flanked by bound reeded carved columns, with a paneled low footboard, on...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Style Giltwood Chaise Longue
Located in Pembroke, MA
Elegant French Louis XV style giltwood chaise longue, with nicely-carved flower cartouches on the head and foot, floral carvings on the seat rail and other rococo ornaments. Upholste...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues
Materials
Gesso, Silk, Upholstery, Giltwood
Set of Anglo-Indian Blue Glass Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of four circa 1950's Anglo-Indian single-light sconces with carved wood backplates and etched blue glass hurricanes. Sold per pair.
Measurements:
Height: 24"
Width: 5.5"
Depth...
Category
Vintage 1950s English Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Antique Italian Rococo Style Giltwood Florentine Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Great antique carved Rococo style giltwood Italian mirror. Distressed original mirror glass as shown in photos. Good overall condition . Measures 30" x 17". Inset mirror is 15.5" x 1...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
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Discerning Palette For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate discerning palette for your needs in our varied inventory. Find abstract versions now, or shop for abstract creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for a discerning palette from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a discerning palette to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of gray, black, brown, beige and more. Creating a discerning palette has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Erik Pawassar, Lorraine Christie, Libbi Gooch, Leila Godden UA and Goxwa are consistently popular. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and paper — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much is a Discerning Palette?
The average selling price for a discerning palette we offer is $2,200, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $45,000 for the highest priced.