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Acrylic Plaque on Stand After Lalique's "Masque de Femme"
By Lalique
Located in Miami, FL
Acrylic Plaque on Stand After Lalique's "Masque de Femme" Offered for sale is an acrylic mounted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Mirror, Acrylic, Lucite

Acrylic Plaque on Stand After Lalique's "Masque de Femme"
Acrylic Plaque on Stand After Lalique's "Masque de Femme"

Acrylic Plaque on Stand After Lalique's "Masque de Femme"

H 12.5 in W 12.5 in D 8 in
1920s White Marble Plaque on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
relief and comes mounted on a bespoke steel stand. This unusual plaque is Art Deco in style, carved with
Category

Early 20th Century English Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

1920s White Marble Plaque on Stand
1920s White Marble Plaque on Stand

1920s White Marble Plaque on Stand

H 16.93 in W 16.34 in D 7.88 in
Antique White Marble Angel Plaque on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
property. Additional Dimensions Plaque (without stand): 45 cm diameter, depth 4.5 cm
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Antique White Marble Angel Plaque on Stand
Antique White Marble Angel Plaque on Stand

Antique White Marble Angel Plaque on Stand

H 21.26 in W 17.72 in D 7.88 in
Lalique Crystal "Masque de Femme" Plaque on Stand
By Lalique
Located in Atlanta, GA
by Chinese dolphins, on stand. Signed to the back. Approx. of the plaque, measures H. 12.5", W. 12.5
Category

Vintage 1930s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Lalique Crystal "Masque de Femme" Plaque on Stand
Lalique Crystal "Masque de Femme" Plaque on Stand

Lalique Crystal "Masque de Femme" Plaque on Stand

H 12.5 in W 12.5 in D 3.75 in
Antique English Carved Stone Armorial Plaque on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This antique English carved stone armorial plaque is from Athelhampton House, one of England’s
Category

Antique 19th Century English Tudor Mounted Objects

Materials

Limestone, Stone

Antique English Carved Stone Armorial Plaque on Stand
Antique English Carved Stone Armorial Plaque on Stand

Antique English Carved Stone Armorial Plaque on Stand

H 43.5 in W 36.5 in D 18 in
19th Century Nephrite Jade Carved Plaque on Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
This carved Nephrite Jade plaque of a mythical best has the attributes of a dragon and a fish
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Jade

19th Century Nephrite Jade Carved Plaque on Stand
19th Century Nephrite Jade Carved Plaque on Stand

19th Century Nephrite Jade Carved Plaque on Stand

H 13 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Large Jadeite Carved Plaque on Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
the plaque is carved to both sides and rests now on a rosewood purpose-built stand. The front of the
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Large Jadeite Carved Plaque on Stand
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Large Jadeite Carved Plaque on Stand

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Large Jadeite Carved Plaque on Stand

H 8 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Large Plaster Plaque on Lighted Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
A large-scale recast of an Archic Greek wall plaque after the antique the uplighted base
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Large Plaster Plaque on Lighted Stand
Large Plaster Plaque on Lighted Stand

Large Plaster Plaque on Lighted Stand

H 72 in W 24 in D 3 in
Antique Style Plaster Plaque Depicting Bucranium on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
mounted on a bespoke steel stand for display. Plaque, excluding stand: H 25.5 x W 50.5 x D 2 cm (H
Category

20th Century English Neoclassical Mounted Objects

Materials

Steel

Antique Style Plaster Plaque Depicting Bucranium on Stand
Antique Style Plaster Plaque Depicting Bucranium on Stand

Antique Style Plaster Plaque Depicting Bucranium on Stand

H 13.98 in W 19.89 in D 5.91 in
Victorian Walnut Cabinet on Stand Bronze Plaques 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
plaques are particularly distinctive showing Roman busts Just look at the quality to the burr walnut
Category

Antique 1840s Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Cabinet on Stand Bronze Plaques 1840
Victorian Walnut Cabinet on Stand Bronze Plaques 1840

Victorian Walnut Cabinet on Stand Bronze Plaques 1840

H 52.5 in W 25 in D 17 in
Antique Berlin KPM Plaque 'KUNST BRINGT GUNST On Stand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
easel stand, circa 1880 in date. This magnificent plaque is portrait in shape and depicts a candid
Category

Antique 1880s Paintings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Berlin KPM Plaque 'KUNST BRINGT GUNST On Stand 19th Century
Antique Berlin KPM Plaque 'KUNST BRINGT GUNST On Stand 19th Century

Antique Berlin KPM Plaque 'KUNST BRINGT GUNST On Stand 19th Century

H 16.93 in W 7.88 in D 6.3 in
20th Century Round Bronze Plaque Depicting a Male Profile on Wooden Stand
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Round Bronze Plaque Depicting A Male Profile On A Wooden Support From The 1900s. Particular and
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Round Bronze Plaque Depicting a Male Profile on Wooden Stand
20th Century Round Bronze Plaque Depicting a Male Profile on Wooden Stand

20th Century Round Bronze Plaque Depicting a Male Profile on Wooden Stand

H 17 in W 12 in D 7 in
Antique Carved Green and White Jade Plaque Figurine Hanging on Wood Stand
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 301.6 grams Stone: Jade, 3.75 x 3.25 inches Wood stand dimension: 10.25 x 6.5 x 3 inches
Category

20th Century Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Antique Carved Green and White Jade Plaque Figurine Hanging on Wood Stand
Antique Carved Green and White Jade Plaque Figurine Hanging on Wood Stand

Antique Carved Green and White Jade Plaque Figurine Hanging on Wood Stand

W 3.25 in L 3.75 in
Chromed Bronze and Marble Sculpture by James David Berenson Titled "Temperance"
By James David Berenson
Located in North Miami, FL
marble base. (Not shown) The eloquent worded plaque on a lucite stand is part of this art or sculpture
Category

1990s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Chrome

Chromed Bronze and Marble Sculpture by James David Berenson Titled "Temperance"
Chromed Bronze and Marble Sculpture by James David Berenson Titled "Temperance"

Chromed Bronze and Marble Sculpture by James David Berenson Titled "Temperance"

H 7.75 in W 11.5 in D 2.5 in
Antique French Porcelain, Gilt and Silvered Brass Clock Set
Located in London, GB
lion's head mask and flanking painted porcelain plaques. The clock stands on four parcel gilt silvered
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Porcelain, Gilt and Silvered Brass Clock Set
Antique French Porcelain, Gilt and Silvered Brass Clock Set

Antique French Porcelain, Gilt and Silvered Brass Clock Set

H 20.48 in W 11.03 in D 6.7 in
Antique English Steel Box, Brass Plaque, on Stand
Located in Port Chester, NY
Steel box on a smart chunky new stand, with large decorative brass plaque on the top. A good end
Category

Early 20th Century English Boxes

Materials

Steel, Brass

Antique English Steel Box, Brass Plaque, on Stand
Antique English Steel Box, Brass Plaque, on Stand

Antique English Steel Box, Brass Plaque, on Stand

H 28.5 in W 16 in D 12 in
Ming Glazed Terracota Peony Wall Plaque On Stand
Located in Paris, FR
from 450 to 650 year old. A custom patinated metallic stand allows you to present this piece where you
Category

Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ming Glazed Terracota Peony Wall Plaque On Stand
Ming Glazed Terracota Peony Wall Plaque On Stand

Ming Glazed Terracota Peony Wall Plaque On Stand

H 25.99 in W 13 in D 5.12 in
Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
with a blue and white porcelain plaque with Kangxi characters. Formerly on stands, now raised on
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900
Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900

Antique Large Pair of Porcelain Polychrome Foo Dogs, Chinese, circa 1900

H 23 in W 10.5 in D 8 in
Pair of 1930s Indonesian Guardian Bird Plaques
Located in San Marino, CA
A pair of 1930s Indonesian Guardian bird plaques on stands. Traditionally used in rural Java by
Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1930s Indonesian Guardian Bird Plaques
Pair of 1930s Indonesian Guardian Bird Plaques

Pair of 1930s Indonesian Guardian Bird Plaques

H 15.5 in W 15 in D 12 in
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Stone Plaque
Located in Forney, TX
An antique Chinese hand carved stone plaque on stand, 19th century or earlier, featuring a square
Category

Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Stone Plaque
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Stone Plaque

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Stone Plaque

H 17.25 in W 15 in D 8.5 in
Antique Carved Giltwood and Polychrome Wooden Plaque from Italy, 18th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
From the 1700’s, this hand carved giltwood and polychrome wooden plaque on stand is from Northern
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Pine

Antique Carved Giltwood and Polychrome Wooden Plaque from Italy, 18th Century
Antique Carved Giltwood and Polychrome Wooden Plaque from Italy, 18th Century

Antique Carved Giltwood and Polychrome Wooden Plaque from Italy, 18th Century

H 23.75 in W 16 in D 7.5 in
French Carved Plaque with Leaves on Stand
Located in Troy, MI
Carved wood painted plaque on custom-made salvaged wood stand. This makes a great freestanding
Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

French Carved Plaque with Leaves on Stand
French Carved Plaque with Leaves on Stand

French Carved Plaque with Leaves on Stand

H 50.5 in W 10 in D 7.25 in
Two Carved Jade Plaques Mounted on Stands
Located in Hudson, NY
These two plaques in the style of archaic jade plaques make a nice artistic statment.The larger of
Category

20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Jade, Iron

Two Carved Jade Plaques Mounted on Stands
Two Carved Jade Plaques Mounted on Stands

Two Carved Jade Plaques Mounted on Stands

H 18 in W NaN in D NaN in
Scholar's Object Stone Plaque on Root Form Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
pecking at a lower leaf. The Plaque rests in an Oxblood colored root form stand. Very good condition. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Scholar's Object Stone Plaque on Root Form Stand
Scholar's Object Stone Plaque on Root Form Stand

Scholar's Object Stone Plaque on Root Form Stand

H 12.25 in W 8 in D 3 in
Hand Carved Plaque Of Kissing Birds On Metal Stand, China, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Chinese hand carved stone plaque of two kissing birds. Sits nicely with set of two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

Hand Carved Plaque Of Kissing Birds On Metal Stand, China, Contemporary
Hand Carved Plaque Of Kissing Birds On Metal Stand, China, Contemporary

Hand Carved Plaque Of Kissing Birds On Metal Stand, China, Contemporary

H 6.5 in Dm 9 in
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Plaque with a Carved Wooden Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
A large, 14" diameter, Chinese blue and white porcelain plaque / disc on a custom carved stand
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Plaque with a Carved Wooden Stand
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Plaque with a Carved Wooden Stand

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Plaque with a Carved Wooden Stand

H 17.25 in W 14 in D 6.75 in
Victorian Ebonised Credenza
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
decorative brass mounts, having a door on either side with further plaques above. The credenza stands on
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Credenzas

Materials

Hardwood

Victorian Ebonised Credenza
Victorian Ebonised Credenza

Victorian Ebonised Credenza

H 41.74 in W 53.15 in D 14.18 in
1920s Brown Moynat Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
corners are marked "Moynat Paris". It also still has its two original "Moynat "plaques on each side. It
Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1920s Brown Moynat Steamer Trunk
1920s Brown Moynat Steamer Trunk

1920s Brown Moynat Steamer Trunk

H 18.9 in W 29.93 in D 18.9 in
Regency Pressed Tortoiseshell Gothic Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
silver initial plaque. Stands on four silver plated ball feet. This exquisite gothic pressed
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Regency Pressed Tortoiseshell Gothic Tea Caddy
Regency Pressed Tortoiseshell Gothic Tea Caddy

Regency Pressed Tortoiseshell Gothic Tea Caddy

H 6.3 in W 6.89 in D 4.34 in
19th Century Second Empire Mahogany Tub Arm Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
beautiful in colour and has been embellished with striking ormolu anthemion plaques. It stands on panelled
Category

Antique 1850s French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

19th Century Second Empire Mahogany Tub Arm Desk Chair
19th Century Second Empire Mahogany Tub Arm Desk Chair

19th Century Second Empire Mahogany Tub Arm Desk Chair

H 31.11 in W 23.23 in D 19.3 in
Pair of West African Carved-Wood Panels Raised on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
hand-carvings in a human-shaped form. These plaques have been mounted on custom iron stands, giving
Category

20th Century African Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of West African Carved-Wood Panels Raised on Custom Stands
Pair of West African Carved-Wood Panels Raised on Custom Stands

Pair of West African Carved-Wood Panels Raised on Custom Stands

H 70 in W 15.25 in D 15.25 in
Italian Carrara Marble Plaque of Roman Goddess Salacia on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An early 20th century carrara marble plaque depicting a side portrait of the Roman Goddess, Salacia
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Steel

Italian Carrara Marble Plaque of Roman Goddess Salacia on Stand
Italian Carrara Marble Plaque of Roman Goddess Salacia on Stand

Italian Carrara Marble Plaque of Roman Goddess Salacia on Stand

H 15.36 in W 11.03 in D 7.88 in
Wonderful Vintage Art Glass Daum Nancy Sculpture Porsche 911 On Stand Plaque
By Daum
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vintage Art Glass Sculpture Porsche 911 On Wood Stand With Plaque. Possibly Daum.  
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Wonderful Vintage Art Glass Daum Nancy Sculpture Porsche 911 On Stand Plaque
Wonderful Vintage Art Glass Daum Nancy Sculpture Porsche 911 On Stand Plaque

Wonderful Vintage Art Glass Daum Nancy Sculpture Porsche 911 On Stand Plaque

H 2.25 in W 6.75 in D 2.75 in
Pair of Large 19th Century Blue and White Delft Wall Plaques
Located in Dallas, TX
plaques could also be placed on stands and displayed on a console or buffet.
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Decorative Art

Materials

Delft

Pair of Large 19th Century Blue and White Delft Wall Plaques
Pair of Large 19th Century Blue and White Delft Wall Plaques

Pair of Large 19th Century Blue and White Delft Wall Plaques

H 23.625 in W 19.5 in D 1 in
Mustang P51 Aircraft Model in Aluminium Foil
Located in Paris, FR
sliding cover cockpit and with retractable main wheels. On stand and with historical plaque. Model
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aluminum, Silver

Mustang P51 Aircraft Model in Aluminium Foil
Mustang P51 Aircraft Model in Aluminium Foil

Mustang P51 Aircraft Model in Aluminium Foil

H 9.85 in W 29.53 in D 25.99 in
Antique Empire Tub Arm Desk Chair 19th Century
Located in London, GB
has been embellished with striking ormolu anthemion plaques. It stands on panelled tapering legs
Category

Antique 1850s French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Empire Tub Arm Desk Chair 19th Century
Antique Empire Tub Arm Desk Chair 19th Century

Antique Empire Tub Arm Desk Chair 19th Century

H 29.14 in W 24.02 in D 20.48 in
Roger Capron Relief Plaque on Stand
By Roger Capron
Located in New York, NY
Stoneware plaque on original steel stand, with fanciful female figure in glazed relief. By
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Roger Capron Relief Plaque on Stand
Roger Capron Relief Plaque on Stand

Roger Capron Relief Plaque on Stand

H 17.5 in W 10.75 in D 4.25 in
Antique French Painted Plaque on Stand
Located in Port Chester, NY
Antique hand painted wooden plaque on a stand made to match. The oval portrait is well painted
Category

Antique 19th Century English End Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique French Painted Plaque on Stand
Antique French Painted Plaque on Stand

Antique French Painted Plaque on Stand

H 26 in W 24 in D 17 in
Ruhlmann Silvered Bronze Plaque on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A French Art Deco period silvered bronze octagonal relief plaque by the renowned designer Emile
Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Materials

Lucite

Ruhlmann Silvered Bronze Plaque on Stand
Ruhlmann Silvered Bronze Plaque on Stand

Ruhlmann Silvered Bronze Plaque on Stand

H 15 in W 14.25 in
Antique Small Steel Trunk With Brass Plaque, on Stand
Located in Port Chester, NY
An antique steel box with an antique industrial brass plaque, newly affixed. The steel base in
Category

Vintage 1930s English Boxes

Materials

Steel, Brass

Antique Small Steel Trunk With Brass Plaque, on Stand
Antique Small Steel Trunk With Brass Plaque, on Stand

Antique Small Steel Trunk With Brass Plaque, on Stand

H 28.5 in W 15.5 in D 12 in
15th Century Roman Marble Plaque Depicting Emperor Hadrian
Located in New York, NY
Carved Marble Plaque on Wooden Stand
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Antiquities

Materials

Marble

15th Century Roman Marble Plaque Depicting Emperor Hadrian
15th Century Roman Marble Plaque Depicting Emperor Hadrian

15th Century Roman Marble Plaque Depicting Emperor Hadrian

Polished Steel Campaign Travel Trunk
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is an unusual polished steel English Dog Campaign travel trunk on stand - dog plaque
Category

Vintage 1940s English Blanket Chests

Materials

Steel, Brass

Polished Steel Campaign Travel Trunk
Polished Steel Campaign Travel Trunk

Polished Steel Campaign Travel Trunk

H 23 in W 30 in D 16 in
19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Inlaid Jardinière
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
and a brass-mounted urn above a centre blue wedgewood plaque. The jardinière stands on the original
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Tables

19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Inlaid Jardinière
19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Inlaid Jardinière

19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Inlaid Jardinière

H 31.11 in W 30.32 in D 16.54 in
Antique English Wood and Brass Postal Scale
Located in Port Chester, NY
country assignations on the plaque. It stands on an oak base with serpentine edge. There are 6 weights
Category

Early 20th Century English Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Antique English Wood and Brass Postal Scale
Antique English Wood and Brass Postal Scale

Antique English Wood and Brass Postal Scale

H 4.5 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
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    Free standing cabinets are generally cabinets that remain in the appropriate upright position on their own without help from external forces or without being bolted or attached to the wall. They enable you to maximize space. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage free-standing cabinets.
  • What does KPM stand for on porcelain?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    On porcelain, KPM stands for Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur, a German maker. The company has been synonymous with exquisite porcelain works fit for nobility and royalty for over 200 years. KPM porcelain plates, centerpieces and sculptures are painstakingly formed through traditional techniques and meticulously painted by hand, producing one-of-a-kind quality. King Frederick II of Prussia founded KPM in Berlin in 1763 after two other entrepreneurs had been unsuccessful in establishing porcelain manufacturing companies in Germany. Shop a collection of Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur porcelain ware on 1stDibs.
  • What does Mr. DOB stand for?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What Mr. DOB represents is largely a matter of personal interpretation. Takashi Murakami named the character after the Japanese word "dobojite," a slang form for the word "why." Shop a range of Takashi Murakami art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What does RAR stand for in Vitra?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Vitra's collection of home furnishings, RAR means the rocking armchair rod base. It refers to wooden rocker arms with angled metal rod legs. Vitra adds them to a number of plastic chairs originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames to create rocking chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Eames furniture.
  • What does Chrome Hearts stand for?
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    1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    The words "Chrome Hearts" on something stand for the brand Chrome Hearts. Founded in 1988 by Richard Stark, the luxury American brand is well known for its pieces that blend elements of biker style, Gothic architecture and Baroque art. Chrome Hearts specializes in jewelry and eyeglasses and also makes a line of apparel and accessories that includes t-shirts, hoodies, leather jackets, hats and other pieces. Shop a collection of Chrome Hearts apparel, jewelry and accessories on 1stDibs.