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French 20th Century Patinated Iron Lantern with Floral Motif
French 20th Century Patinated Iron Lantern with Floral Motif

French 20th Century Patinated Iron Lantern with Floral Motif

Located in New Orleans, LA

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

Category

Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

French Louis XVI French Horn Chandeliers with Silvered Brass, Pair Available
French Louis XVI French Horn Chandeliers with Silvered Brass, Pair Available

French Louis XVI French Horn Chandeliers with Silvered Brass, Pair Available

Located in New Orleans, LA

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Large Impressive Louis XV Bronze d’Ore and Crystal Chandelier, Mid-19th Century
Large Impressive Louis XV Bronze d’Ore and Crystal Chandelier, Mid-19th Century

Large Impressive Louis XV Bronze d’Ore and Crystal Chandelier, Mid-19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Gold Plate

Pair of French Louis XV Patinated Bronze & Crystal Chandeliers, 19th Century
Pair of French Louis XV Patinated Bronze & Crystal Chandeliers, 19th Century

Pair of French Louis XV Patinated Bronze & Crystal Chandeliers, 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 Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Art Nouveau Bronze & Porcelain Chandelier, French Mid-20th Century
Art Nouveau Bronze & Porcelain Chandelier, French Mid-20th Century

Art Nouveau Bronze & Porcelain Chandelier, French 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 French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Large Bronze D’ore Gothic Revival Chandelier, French 19th Century
Large Bronze D’ore Gothic Revival Chandelier, French 19th Century

Large Bronze D’ore Gothic Revival Chandelier, French 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

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

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Louis XV Bronze d’Ore & Crystal Chandelier, French, 19th Century
Louis XV Bronze d’Ore & Crystal Chandelier, French, 19th Century

Louis XV Bronze d’Ore & Crystal 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 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze

French 19th Century Belle Epoque Bronze Chandelier
French 19th Century Belle Epoque Bronze Chandelier

French 19th Century Belle Epoque Bronze Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Antique Brass Hanging Lantern from 19th Century France
Antique Brass Hanging Lantern from 19th Century France

Antique Brass Hanging Lantern from 19th Century France

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 Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Louis XVI Bronze D’ore Sconces, French Antique 19th Century
Pair of Louis XVI Bronze D’ore Sconces, French Antique 19th Century

Pair of Louis XVI Bronze D’ore Sconces, French Antique 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 Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Gold

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Bronze Doré Sconces, French Antique
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Bronze Doré Sconces, French Antique

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Bronze Doré Sconces, French Antique

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 Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Gold

Fantastic French 19th Century Boulle Desk with Bronze Mounts
Fantastic French 19th Century Boulle Desk with Bronze Mounts

Fantastic French 19th Century Boulle Desk with Bronze Mounts

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in New Orleans, LA

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of Empire Sconces, circa 1860, with Heavy Egyptian Influences
Large Pair of Empire Sconces, circa 1860, with Heavy Egyptian Influences

Large Pair of Empire Sconces, circa 1860, with Heavy Egyptian Influences

Located in New Orleans, LA

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Tin

Rock Crystal and Bronze D’Ore Chandelier, Russian 19th Century
Rock Crystal and Bronze D’Ore Chandelier, Russian 19th Century

Rock Crystal and Bronze D’Ore Chandelier, Russian 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, Bronze

Pair of Antiquities by Stickley Cherry and Marble Top Side Tables Nightstands
Pair of Antiquities by Stickley Cherry and Marble Top Side Tables Nightstands

Pair of Antiquities by Stickley Cherry and Marble Top Side Tables Nightstands

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Germantown, MD

An extremely rare Pair of Antiquities Collection by Stickley Handcrafted Carved Cherry and Marble

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Night Stands

Materials

Marble

Pair of Large, Grand Louis XVI Bronze & Crystal Chandeliers, 19th Century French
Pair of Large, Grand Louis XVI Bronze & Crystal Chandeliers, 19th Century French

Pair of Large, Grand Louis XVI Bronze & Crystal Chandeliers, 19th Century French

Located in New Orleans, LA

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Rare 16th century Chinese wooden Buddha statue from China
Rare 16th century Chinese wooden Buddha statue from China

Rare 16th century Chinese wooden Buddha statue from China

Located in DEVENTER, NL

desirable piece for collectors of authentic Chinese Buddhist art and museum-quality antiquities. Rare 16th

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Authentic Georgian 18K Gold & Paste Citrine Ring — Rare Large-Scale Size 9
Authentic Georgian 18K Gold & Paste Citrine Ring — Rare Large-Scale Size 9

Authentic Georgian 18K Gold & Paste Citrine Ring — Rare Large-Scale Size 9

Located in Northampton, MA

earrings recently in my shop—specialists in rare, authentic antiquities and jewels. This is an honest

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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Ancient Roman Gold Ring with an Agate Cameo of a Dog
Ancient Roman Gold Ring with an Agate Cameo of a Dog

Ancient Roman Gold Ring with an Agate Cameo of a Dog

Located in New York, NY

symbolism, offering a rare connection to antiquity—ideal for collectors or those drawn to meaningful

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 22k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Sea Monster Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Sea Monster Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Sea Monster Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

world: the tomb of Mausolus, which was destroyed in antiquity. This rare coin is set in an exquisite

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Sea Monster Coins 18K Gold Wire Earrings
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Sea Monster Coins 18K Gold Wire Earrings

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Sea Monster Coins 18K Gold Wire Earrings

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

world: the tomb of Mausolus, which was destroyed in antiquity. These extremely rare coins are set in

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Athena Coin Diamond 22K Gold Ring
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Athena Coin Diamond 22K Gold Ring

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Athena Coin Diamond 22K Gold Ring

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

in that area). This rare coin was damaged in antiquity, and we filled in the nick in the coin with a

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Italian vase with copper base and partial silver plating
Italian vase with copper base and partial silver plating

Italian vase with copper base and partial silver plating

Located in Milano, IT

oxidative pigments, gives the work a character of authenticity and antiquity of rare consistency. The

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Antique 1890s Italian Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Copper

Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC Athena Owl Coin 18K Gold Pendant
Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC Athena Owl Coin 18K Gold Pendant

Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC Athena Owl Coin 18K Gold Pendant

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

our chains 20% when ordered with a pendant. A classic and rare image from antiquity!

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Small Louis XVI period Mirror - grey and gilded painted wood circa 1790
Small Louis XVI period Mirror - grey and gilded painted wood circa 1790

Small Louis XVI period Mirror - grey and gilded painted wood circa 1790

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

continued this spirit while purifying it: the lines became more sober, the ornaments became rarer, and the

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

10th Century Temple Bracket Buff Sandstone Central India
10th Century Temple Bracket Buff Sandstone Central India

10th Century Temple Bracket Buff Sandstone Central India

Located in Dallas, TX

and a rare piece of Asian antiquity.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Enamel Woman Brooch of 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Enamel Woman Brooch of 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Enamel Woman Brooch of 14k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

Art Nouveau antiquities. This rare brooch features an elegant woman with long flowing hair and a

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

17C SE Asian Indian Set of 8 Paintings from a Yantra
17C SE Asian Indian Set of 8 Paintings from a Yantra

17C SE Asian Indian Set of 8 Paintings from a Yantra

Located in Dallas, TX

prestigious Collection and a rare piece of Asian antiquity. In very good original condition and have been

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Antique 17th Century Indian Archaistic Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

1st Century BC Group of 4 Terracotta Animals from Indus Valley
1st Century BC Group of 4 Terracotta Animals from Indus Valley

1st Century BC Group of 4 Terracotta Animals from Indus Valley

Located in Dallas, TX

the years as a RARE piece from a prestigious Collection and a RARE piece of Asian antiquity

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

patina, lends the piece a rare and coveted air of antiquity. Please watch the attached video, which will

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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

3rd Century Indian Red Sandstone Elephant Carving
3rd Century Indian Red Sandstone Elephant Carving

3rd Century Indian Red Sandstone Elephant Carving

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING a STUNNING piece of Indian Antiquity namely, a 3rd Century Red Sandstone Elephant

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Medieval Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Pair of Indian Erotic Paintings from a Kama Sutra Series
Pair of Indian Erotic Paintings from a Kama Sutra Series

Pair of Indian Erotic Paintings from a Kama Sutra Series

Located in Dallas, TX

Collection and a RARE piece of Asian antiquity.

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Antique 17th Century Indian Archaistic Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas

11C Ambika Buff Sandstone Western India
11C Ambika Buff Sandstone Western India

11C Ambika Buff Sandstone Western India

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a stunning piece of Indian antiquity from the 11th century, namely, a 11C Ambika Buff

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

10th Century Varaha Red Sandstone Central, India
10th Century Varaha Red Sandstone Central, India

10th Century Varaha Red Sandstone Central, India

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a stunning piece of Indian antiquity from the 10th century, namely, a Varaha red

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

"Masterpieces of Light" Pair of Cubist Table Lamps with Fang Ngil Masks, 1910
"Masterpieces of Light" Pair of Cubist Table Lamps with Fang Ngil Masks, 1910

"Masterpieces of Light" Pair of Cubist Table Lamps with Fang Ngil Masks, 1910

By Lorenzo Ciompi

Located in Rome, IT

unique pieces or limited edition. He uses exceptional and rare objects from the antiquity since XX

Category

Vintage 1910s Gabonese Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Lorenzo Ciompi "Roman Polyhedrum" Marble and Bronze Sculptural Table Lamp, 2023
Lorenzo Ciompi "Roman Polyhedrum" Marble and Bronze Sculptural Table Lamp, 2023

Lorenzo Ciompi "Roman Polyhedrum" Marble and Bronze Sculptural Table Lamp, 2023

By Lorenzo Ciompi

Located in Rome, IT

in unique pieces or limited edition. He uses exceptional and rare objects from the antiquity since XX

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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Bronze

Lorenzo Ciompi "Black Polyhedrum" Marble and Bronze Sculptural Table Lamp, 2023
Lorenzo Ciompi "Black Polyhedrum" Marble and Bronze Sculptural Table Lamp, 2023

Lorenzo Ciompi "Black Polyhedrum" Marble and Bronze Sculptural Table Lamp, 2023

By Lorenzo Ciompi

Located in Rome, IT

named "Cube". In this original version 13-sided polyhedron the designer used a very rare black marble

Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

"Masterpieces of Light" Brass Table Lamp with Van Vianen Copper Sculpture XVII°
"Masterpieces of Light" Brass Table Lamp with Van Vianen Copper Sculpture XVII°

"Masterpieces of Light" Brass Table Lamp with Van Vianen Copper Sculpture XVII°

By Lorenzo Ciompi

Located in Rome, IT

limited edition. He uses exceptional and rare objects from the antiquity since XX century.  

Category

Antique 1610s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Antique Double Door Lacquered/Gilded with Frame, '700 Italy
Antique Double Door Lacquered/Gilded with Frame, '700 Italy

Antique Double Door Lacquered/Gilded with Frame, '700 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

and high antiquity, a rare item and in very good condition, it will give light, elegance and luxury to

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

"Masterpieces of lights" Pair of Table Lamps with A.Pomodoro Bronze, 1985
"Masterpieces of lights" Pair of Table Lamps with A.Pomodoro Bronze, 1985

"Masterpieces of lights" Pair of Table Lamps with A.Pomodoro Bronze, 1985

By Lorenzo Ciompi

Located in Rome, IT

or limited edition. He uses exceptional and rare objects from the antiquity since XX century.  

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Lucio Fontana Sculptures Bronze Female Figures Table Lamps, 1950-2021
Pair of Lucio Fontana Sculptures Bronze Female Figures Table Lamps, 1950-2021

Pair of Lucio Fontana Sculptures Bronze Female Figures Table Lamps, 1950-2021

By Lucio Fontana

Located in Rome, IT

edition. He uses exceptional and rare objects from the antiquity since XX century.  

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Lucio Fontana Sculpture Bronze for Borsani Fixed in Table Lamps, 1950-2021
Lucio Fontana Sculpture Bronze for Borsani Fixed in Table Lamps, 1950-2021

Lucio Fontana Sculpture Bronze for Borsani Fixed in Table Lamps, 1950-2021

By Lucio Fontana, Arredamenti Borsani

Located in Rome, IT

and rare objects from the antiquity since XX century. Biblio: OSVLADO BORSANI Skira 2018, pg101 for

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Tea Bowls

Sax BerlinTea Bowls, 2005

Price Upon Request

Tea Bowls

By Sax Berlin

Located in Brecon, Powys

almost looks like a rare and precious antiquity unearthed from a site in ancient Greece and presented on

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Arnaldo Pomodoro Bronze Sculpture for Borsani, Fixed on a Table Lamp, 1985-2021
Arnaldo Pomodoro Bronze Sculpture for Borsani, Fixed on a Table Lamp, 1985-2021

Arnaldo Pomodoro Bronze Sculpture for Borsani, Fixed on a Table Lamp, 1985-2021

By Osvaldo Borsani, Arnaldo Pomodoro

Located in Rome, IT

exceptional and rare objects from the antiquity since XX century.  the table lamp misures: h: 68 cm ( with

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Greek Authentic 5th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin 22K Gold Ring
Ancient Greek Authentic 5th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin 22K Gold Ring

Ancient Greek Authentic 5th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin 22K Gold Ring

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

certificate of authenticity. It is currently sized 7, resizable by your local jeweler. A rare and CLASSIC bee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Fashion Rings

Materials

22k Gold

New Modern Muted Oushak Rug with Contemporary Style and Soft Pastel Colors
New Modern Muted Oushak Rug with Contemporary Style and Soft Pastel Colors

New Modern Muted Oushak Rug with Contemporary Style and Soft Pastel Colors

Located in Dallas, TX

exudes tranquility and timelessness. The patina-like finish evokes the softened elegance of antiquity

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pre Columbian Rare Calima vessel Colombia
Pre Columbian Rare Calima vessel Colombia

Pre Columbian Rare Calima vessel Colombia

Located in London, GB

Pre Columbian rare Calima vessel Colombia ancient South America A Calima vessel featuring a

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Colombian Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Rare silver Tantur or Druze head ornament, hand made, Lebanon 18th century
Rare silver Tantur or Druze head ornament, hand made, Lebanon 18th century

Rare silver Tantur or Druze head ornament, hand made, Lebanon 18th century

Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL

up for sale is This rare and important item known as a Tantur, made from silver in the 18th century

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Antique 18th Century Lebanese Antiquities

Materials

Silver

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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.