Rare Antiquities

Pre Columbian Art

Ming Dynasty Art

Early 19th C., Very Rare and Large Antique Burmese Wooden Sculpture of Old Man

$12,500

Early 19th C., Very Rare and Large Antique Burmese Wooden Sculpture of Old Man

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Very rare and large Burmese wooden sculpture of old man. Age: Burma, Early Mandalay Period

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Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Very Rare and Old Chinese Tubular Water Pipe, Made from the Root of a Bamboo

$2,873

Very Rare and Old Chinese Tubular Water Pipe, Made from the Root of a Bamboo

Located in Leuven , BE

The bamboo water pipe has a cylindrical shape. The upper part is half sawn open. The water reservoir is located at the bottom of the cylinder.The Ends of the Rootlets are finished wi...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Silver

A Stucco Torso of the Buddha, Gandhara, 4th-5th Century

$8,500

A Stucco Torso of the Buddha, Gandhara, 4th-5th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING a STUNNING piece of Indian Antiquity from circa the 4th-5th Century, namely, A Stucco

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Medieval Antiquities

Materials

Stucco

10th Century Red Sandstone Relief of a Mithuna Couple

$36,000

10th Century Red Sandstone Relief of a Mithuna Couple

Located in Dallas, TX

prestigious Collection and a rare piece of Asian antiquity. This is our personal ‘Favorite’ of our Indian

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Antiquities

Materials

Sandstone

2nd Century Indian Red Sandstone Fragment of a Woman

$8,500

2nd Century Indian Red Sandstone Fragment of a Woman

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a stunning little piece of Southeast Asian Indian Antiquity, namely, a Double-sided 2nd

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Medieval Antiquities

Materials

Sandstone

Rare and Stunning Empire Mahogany Curved Desk and Bookshelf, 19th Century French

$150,000 / set

Rare and Stunning Empire Mahogany Curved Desk and Bookshelf, 19th Century French

Located in New Orleans, LA

, and Brian Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Gold

French 19th Century Marble Top Miniature Secretaire a Abbatant, Fall Front Desk

$6,500

French 19th Century Marble Top Miniature Secretaire a Abbatant, Fall Front Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic fixtures, and everything in between. We have

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Antique Late 19th Century French End Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French, Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition Kingwood Marble Top Chest

$7,500

19th Century French, Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition Kingwood Marble Top Chest

Located in New Orleans, LA

, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic fixtures

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century France Three-Sided Faux-Marble Pedestal

$4,250

19th Century France Three-Sided Faux-Marble Pedestal

Located in New Orleans, LA

generation, Marc, Michael, and Brian Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities

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Antique Late 19th Century French Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Pair of French 19th Century Bronze d’Oré Candlelabra

$12,500 / set

Pair of French 19th Century Bronze d’Oré Candlelabra

Located in New Orleans, LA

, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic fixtures

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Bronze, Gold Plate

French 19th Century Louis XVI Demi-Lune Card Table

$12,000

French 19th Century Louis XVI Demi-Lune Card Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic fixtures, and everything in between. We have

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Antique 19th Century French Game Tables

Materials

Bronze

French 18th Century Louis XV Richly Carved Oak Cabinet

$17,500

French 18th Century Louis XV Richly Carved Oak Cabinet

Located in New Orleans, LA

curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic fixtures, and everything in

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Burl Walnut Poudreuse Table

$3,250

French 19th Century Burl Walnut Poudreuse Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic fixtures

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Antique Late 19th Century French End Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Early 18th Century Regence Period Lyonnaise Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers

$60,000

Early 18th Century Regence Period Lyonnaise Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers

Located in New Orleans, LA

a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic fixtures, and

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Antique Early 18th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV Style Walnut Caned Bench, French Mid 20th Century

$2,250

Louis XV Style Walnut Caned Bench, French Mid 20th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

, and Brian Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique

Category

Mid-20th Century French Benches

Materials

Cane, Wood

Walnut Bench with Caned Seat, French 19th Century

$2,500

Walnut Bench with Caned Seat, French 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic fixtures

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Antique Late 19th Century French Benches

Materials

Wood

Painted Italian Console Table, Early 20th Century

$5,500

Painted Italian Console Table, Early 20th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic fixtures, and everything in between. We have

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Early 20th Century Italian Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Aubusson Tapestry Walnut Armchairs, 19th Century French, Louis XV '3 Available'

$12,500 / item

Aubusson Tapestry Walnut Armchairs, 19th Century French, Louis XV '3 Available'

Located in New Orleans, LA

curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic fixtures, and everything in

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Antique Early 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Late 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Plafonniers

$2,750 / set

Pair of Late 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Plafonniers

Located in New Orleans, LA

generation, Marc, Michael, and Brian Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Louis XVI Hand-Painted Table

$12,000

18th Century Louis XVI Hand-Painted Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic fixtures, and

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Serving Tables

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Restauration Walnut Lyre Work Table

$3,500

French 19th Century Restauration Walnut Lyre Work Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic fixtures

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Antique Late 19th Century French End Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Chinoiserie Desk

$12,000

19th Century Chinoiserie Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

, and Brian Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Large Japanese Imari Ginger Jars

$2,450Sale Price|30% Off

19th Century Large Japanese Imari Ginger Jars

Located in Montclair, NY

and Sim Boy Collection of Rare Antiquities, Inc., N. A. A. D. (National Assc. of Antique Dealers

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Antique 1860s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Bronze Chenets with Fleur De Lis, Putti, and Drag

$15,000

Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Bronze Chenets with Fleur De Lis, Putti, and Drag

Located in New Orleans, LA

with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic fixtures, and everything in between. We have

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Antique 18th Century French Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Marquetry Bombe Commode / Chest of Drawers, French, 19th Century

$15,000

Louis XV Marquetry Bombe Commode / Chest of Drawers, French, 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic fixtures

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Set of Four Winged Putti Empire Sconces, French 20th Century

$7,500 / set

Set of Four Winged Putti Empire Sconces, French 20th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

generation, Marc, Michael, and Brian Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities

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Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

French 18th Century Louis XV Expanding Game Table, Signed “Hache a Grenoble”

$32,000

French 18th Century Louis XV Expanding Game Table, Signed “Hache a Grenoble”

By Hache

Located in New Orleans, LA

curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic fixtures, and everything in

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Game Tables

Materials

Felt, Fruitwood

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Imari Vases with French Bronze Mounts

$33,250Sale Price / set|30% Off

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Imari Vases with French Bronze Mounts

Located in New Orleans, LA

generation, Marc, Michael, and Brian Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Folding Demi-Lune Game Table

$15,000

French 19th Century Louis XVI Folding Demi-Lune Game Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic fixtures, and everything in between. We have

Category

Antique 19th Century French Game Tables

Materials

Bronze

Empire Wrought Iron and Brass Chandelier, Mid-20th Century

$3,750

Empire Wrought Iron and Brass Chandelier, Mid-20th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic fixtures, and everything in between. We have

Category

Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

White Italian Chandelier made of Carved Wood and Painted Iron, Mid-20th Century

$7,500

White Italian Chandelier made of Carved Wood and Painted Iron, Mid-20th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic fixtures

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Empire Marble End Top Table

$12,500

French 19th Century Empire Marble End Top Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French End Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Black and Gold Wood Chandelier with Iron and Tole, Italian Mid-20th Century

$2,250

Black and Gold Wood Chandelier with Iron and Tole, Italian Mid-20th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Art Deco Plafonniers

$7,000 / set

Pair of French Art Deco Plafonniers

Located in New Orleans, LA

, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic fixtures

Category

Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany Chairs with Bronze d’Ore Details

$15,000 / set

Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany Chairs with Bronze d’Ore Details

Located in New Orleans, LA

Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Gold

Nicaraguan Antiquities by Carl Bovallius, c.1970

$450

Nicaraguan Antiquities by Carl Bovallius, c.1970

Located in San Francisco, CA

**RARE** Nicaraguan Antiquities by Carl Bovallius From the Swedish Society of Anthropology and

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Mid-20th Century Nicaraguan Books

Materials

Paper

Pair of Louis XVI Bronze Chandeliers with Crystals

$9,500 / set

Pair of Louis XVI Bronze Chandeliers with Crystals

Located in New Orleans, LA

, and Brian Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Louis XV Patinated Bronze & Crystal Chandelier with Grape Motif

$4,750

French Louis XV Patinated Bronze & Crystal Chandelier with Grape Motif

Located in New Orleans, LA

a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic fixtures, and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Regence Painted Buffet à Deux Corps, Early 18th Century

$86,250Sale Price|25% Off

Regence Painted Buffet à Deux Corps, Early 18th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

generation, Marc, Michael, and Brian Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Regency Buffets

Materials

Fruitwood

French 19th Century Louis XVI Pair of Small Chandeliers

$3,250 / set

French 19th Century Louis XVI Pair of Small Chandeliers

Located in New Orleans, LA

, and Brian Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Early 20th Century French Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier, Grape Crown

$7,500 / set

Early 20th Century French Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier, Grape Crown

Located in New Orleans, LA

Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic

Category

Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Wired Empire Hanging Oil Lamps, French 19th Century

$7,500 / set

Pair of Wired Empire Hanging Oil Lamps, French 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic fixtures, and everything in

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Small Bronze and Crystal Empire Chandelier, Late 19th Century

$7,000

Small Bronze and Crystal Empire Chandelier, Late 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

fourth generation, Marc, Michael, and Brian Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Empire Bronze Chandelier with Palmetto Crown and Flame Center

$9,000

19th Century Empire Bronze Chandelier with Palmetto Crown and Flame Center

Located in New Orleans, LA

, and Brian Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Bronze D’Ore Chandelier with Cherub and Acanthus Leaves

$60,000

Napoleon III Bronze D’Ore Chandelier with Cherub and Acanthus Leaves

Located in New Orleans, LA

Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Gold

French 19th Century Bronze and Champleve Candelabras

$5,500 / set

French 19th Century Bronze and Champleve Candelabras

Located in New Orleans, LA

, and Brian Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

French 19th Century Louis XV Iron & Crystal Chandelier

$8,000

French 19th Century Louis XV Iron & Crystal Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

fourth generation, Marc, Michael, and Brian Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Italian Black and Gold Crystal and Wood Chandelier with Iron and Tole elements

$2,750

Italian Black and Gold Crystal and Wood Chandelier with Iron and Tole elements

Located in New Orleans, LA

, and Brian Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Signed Krieger Louis XV Chest, D’ore Mounts and Marble Top, French 19th Century

$45,000

Signed Krieger Louis XV Chest, D’ore Mounts and Marble Top, French 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

generation, Marc, Michael, and Brian Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Gold Plate, Bronze

Italian Crystal and Gilded Tole Floral Chandelier, Mid-20th Century

$3,750

Italian Crystal and Gilded Tole Floral Chandelier, Mid-20th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

generation, Marc, Michael, and Brian Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Tin

Italian Mid-20th Century Gilded Tole Chandelier

$2,750

Italian Mid-20th Century Gilded Tole Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

, and Brian Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold, Tin

Italian Gold Gilded Iron, Wood, and Tole Chandelier, Mid-20th Century

$2,750

Italian Gold Gilded Iron, Wood, and Tole Chandelier, Mid-20th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

, and Brian Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Pair of Louis XV Bronze Chandelier with Blue Grapes, Italian Mid-20th Century

$3,550

Pair of Louis XV Bronze Chandelier with Blue Grapes, Italian Mid-20th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic fixtures, and everything in between. We have

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Bronze 19th Century Flying Cherub Chandelier

$15,000

Bronze 19th Century Flying Cherub Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Small Louis XVI Bronze Chandelier, French 19th Century

$2,250

Small Louis XVI Bronze Chandelier, French 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

, and Brian Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Bronze d’Ore Chandelier, French 19th Century

$4,500

Louis XVI Bronze d’Ore Chandelier, French 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Gold

Pair of Early 20th Century Bronze Sconces, Four Arms and Heavy Bronze Backplate

$4,500 / set

Pair of Early 20th Century Bronze Sconces, Four Arms and Heavy Bronze Backplate

Located in New Orleans, LA

Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

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Rare Antiquities For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of rare antiquities available for sale. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and bronze, all rare antiquities available were constructed with great care. Rare antiquities have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Rare antiquities bearing Folk Art or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made rare antiquities over the years, but those made by Asian Style, Philippe-Joseph Brocard and René Lalique are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Rare Antiquities?

Rare antiquities can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,250, while the lowest priced sells for $393 and the highest can go for as much as $315,000.