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Old Copper Coins of Congo, Africa / Rare Objects / Folk Art/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
its own.
It will harmonize with any space, so why not try it as an object?
It is a rare item
Category
20th Century Congolese Other Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
H 8.67 in W 9.65 in D 4.81 in
Japanese small wooden temple tower/19th-20th century/"Hourin" temple/rare object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
.
Although it is a rare item, I set the price at a reasonable price so that many people can know about
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cypress
H 8.47 in Dm 4.02 in
1980s Up&Up Sergio Asti Marble Fruitbowl Italian Postmodern Design Bowl
By Sergio Asti, Up&Up
Located in Brescia, IT
Carrara marble.
Rare object by Up&Up design
Excellent condition
One foot restored.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Carrara Marble
Very Rare Pair of High Mid-Century Wooden Candlesticks by Selma Helmer Loberg
Located in Doornspijk, NL
presumption that these are very rare objects - or even maybe unique pieces.
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wooden Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
An old tool for making textiles in Japan.
It's a very rare object.
The light and shadow that pass
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Murano Glass Table Clock Attributed to Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
rare object, intact and working.
Good condition, small signs of aging.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 6.89 in W 9.45 in D 1.58 in
Set Of 2 Murano Glass Candelabras Attributed to Barovier & Toso Italy 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, IT
excellent condition, they are very beautiful and rare objects.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Candelabras
Materials
Murano Glass
H 16.54 in W 8.86 in D 6.5 in
Waldemar Sjölander, Large Wooden Sculpture, Swedish Mid Century Modern, 1966
By Waldemar Sjölander
Located in Odense, DK
Sjölander. Signed by the artist, made 1966.
A beautiful decorativ and rare object for the modern interior
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Gilded bronze and alabaster letter carrier in the Japanese style, 19th century
Located in NICE, FR
rare object.
The sides are decorated with openwork gilded bronze plates with floral and plant motifs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Desk Sets
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
H 7.49 in W 13 in D 4.14 in
Alison Wilding, Ceramic Sculpture 'Bowl or Art Object', 1999 for Tate Gallery
By Anish Kapoor, Royal Doulton
Located in London, GB
Tony Cragg.
We have three of these unusual, rare objects available, offered either individually or
Category
Late 20th Century British Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Decorative Plate in Pewter by CG Hallberg, 1933
By CG Hallberg
Located in Örebro, SE
and rare object.
Signed CG Hallberg, as seen on the picture.
Wear and patina consistent with age and
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Pewter
Hans Agne Jakobsson Markaryd Candle Lantern Tealight Brass Glass White Lamp
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Adorable and very rare candle holder, L163 candle holder by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Markaryd from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
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H 4.93 in Dm 4.73 in
Giovanni Gariboldi Electric Insulator Richard Ginori, Italy, 1950
By Giovanni Gariboldi, Richard Ginori
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
cool and rare objects. Can be used as an umbrella Stand or vase cover for example. Unsigned but
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Moorish Incense Burner from Spain, Dated to 10th-12th Century
Located in London, GB
: Burner height 20cm, width 12cm, depth 12cm
Box height 23cm, width 21cm, depth 18cm
This rare object
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Liwan's Rome Rare Decorative Objects, 1970s
By Liwan's Rome
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Introducing a rare and exclusive collection of decorative objects from Liwan, the renowned Roman
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Brass
Jan Eisenloeffel Copper Milk Jug Early 1900.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Jan Eisenloeffel Copper Milk Jug, a rare object from the early period of his work. He became known
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper
Old Weathered Wood And Leather Container With Metal Repair From Africa
Located in New York, NY
metal repair highlights all of the other evidence of daily use. A rare object that will add warmth and
Category
Late 20th Century African Jars
Materials
Wood
Early 1900s Antique Italian Crystal Green Yellow Layered Murano Glass Bottle
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
An early 1900s Art Deco Venitian bottle in Murano glass by Cristallerie Franchetti, a rare object
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Bottles
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Japanese Old Copper Drop Object 1940s-1960s / Figurine Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
beautiful and inexpressible.
A very rare object with a wabi-sabi sensibility.
Weight 2 kg.
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Copper
1930s Floor Standing Airplane Fan
Located in Peekskill, NY
. This is a unique and rare object with personality.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Japanese Old Iron Rabbit 1940s-1970s / Sculpture Figurine Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
.
Although small in size, it has a strong presence.
It is a rare object that evokes the aesthetic of wabi
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Iron
H 7.68 in W 5.32 in D 3.55 in
Art Deco Jean Dunand Style Murano Glass Vase Signed Cose Belle Cose Rare
By Jean Dunand, Cose Belle Cose Rare
Located in VALENCIA, ES
, reflecting a seamless fusion of tradition and modernity.
Signed: Cose Belle Cose Rare - Murano Glass
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Japanese Old Iron Rabbit 1940s-1970s / Sculpture Figurine Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
peculiar to cast iron.
Although small, it has a sense of presence.
It is a rare object that evokes the wabi
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Iron
H 7.49 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
Rare Antique Japanese Bronze Kiln Furnace
Located in Rochester, NY
beautiful and rare object ... for utilitarian or decorative use. Look at all pictures and read condition
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Iron, Metal
Unique Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Elio Schiavon Ceramics, Padua, Italy 1970s
By Elio Schiavon
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Studio Pottery vase was produced in the 1970s by Elio Schiavon Ceramics, Italy. Rare object in a nice
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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H 12.21 in W 3.55 in D 3.75 in
Unique Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Bertoncello Schiavon Ceramics, Italy 1970s
By Bertoncello
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
, Italy. Rare object in a nice sculptural form with two holes in the middle. the object has a nice beige
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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H 8.27 in W 7.29 in D 3.55 in
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Object 'Unity of Pottery Fragment' 1700s-1800s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
it had been discarded due to lack of use.
It is a very rare object that evokes the sensibility of
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
H 6.89 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
Raku Vase mid-century modern white and black ceramic
By Elisabeth Joulia, Mado Jolain
Located in ROUEN, FR
typical cracked aspect of the raku technique, could evoke the moon on this particular piece. A rare object
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Arnaldo Pomodoro Bronze Sculpture for Borsani, Fixed on a Table Lamp, 1985-2021
By Arnaldo Pomodoro, Osvaldo Borsani
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
H 2.56 in W 2.56 in D 1.97 in
Antique , Elegant Anglo Indian Display Object
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Antique and rare Anglo-indian Display Object with 2 small drawers,
the object has the typical anglo
Category
Antique 1890s Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Giacomo Balla Sculpture Ceramic Riccardo Gatti Futurist Art Deco Italy 1930s
By Riccardo Gatti, Giacomo Balla
Located in Catania, IT
service produced in the middle of the Futurist period in Italy.
Extremely rare object, an identical one
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Futurist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Large Vintage Murano Vase in pink Mouth Blown Art Glass, Italian Design, 1980s
By Cose Belle Cose Rare
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ornaments in crystal glass with gold leaf. Handmade in Italy, 1990s. Signed Cose belle rare, Made in Italy
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage square shaped Pewter Vase by Helgi Joensen, Norway 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
- or just as a great decorative rare object. Very good vintage condition and nice pewter patina. Signed
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Tin, Pewter
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H 6.03 in W 5.63 in D 2.17 in
Lucio Fontana Sculpture Bronze for Borsani Fixed in Table Lamps, 1950-2021
By Lucio Fontana, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
uses exceptional and rare objects from the antiquity since XX century.
Biblio: OSVLADO BORSANI Skira
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 4.34 in W 2.56 in D 1.5 in
Big Heavy Decorative Murano Bowl by Mario Pinzoni for Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
visible throughout, and is a true collectors' piece.
For more rare objects like this, visit our
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Huge magnificent bowl vase, Lötz Loetz Glass Jugendstil Art Nouveau 1900 Bohemia
By Loetz Glass
Located in Wien, AT
works are among the most outstanding examples of Art Nouveau.
A truly rare object with an eye-catching
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
H 10.24 in W 15.55 in D 10.63 in
Piet Hein for Skjode, Denmark Teak Solitaire Board Game, 1960's
By Piet Hein, Skjode Skjern
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Piet Hein for Skjode, Denmark Teak Solitaire Board Game, 1960's. A really great rare object.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Teak
Rare Japanese Porcelain Dish Floral Bird Objects Kakiemon Rock, 1660-1670
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
and objects in the border/wall.
Early Kakiemon.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Flux, Jack Sculpture / Organic, Dynamic, Kinetic Object
By Jan Paul
Located in Maastricht, NL
FLUX
rare beauty in common objects
Numerous experiments with materials and shapes resulted in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Industrial Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
French Tantalus Drinks Box, Faux Books w Hidden Whisky, Gin, Cognac Glass Flasks
Located in Lisse, NL
office. Apart from the striking design and usability this rare object also has the most wonderful patina
Category
Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Blown Glass, Paper
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H 8.5 in W 8 in D 5.7 in
Antique Wall Cabinet, Historicism, Germany 1890, Oak
Located in Berlin, DE
carved. Germany dated 1911.
Decorated wall relief with historicism elements.
Extremely rare object.
Category
Antique 1890s Shelves
Materials
Oak
Decorative Object Abstract Sculpture Resin Translucent Midcentury 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Very particular, rare and imposing multifaceted abstract sculpture by an unknown designer, made of
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
H 17.52 in W 12.21 in D 8.67 in
Vintage 1970s Large Wooden Circus Ball Decorative Object
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Rare and unique handmade Circus acrobatic ball from a former Dutch Circus.
This very heavy ball
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Beech
Mirror Polished Bronze Abstract Objects by Barbara Beretich
By Barbara Beretich
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a stunning and rare collection of mirror polished bronze figures by Barbara Beretich from
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Anthony Redmile Shell Encrusted Duck or Swan Box Redmile Objects London England
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful RARE Anthony Redmile shell encrusted swan or duck form box, 20th c.
Red lined interior
Category
Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell, Lacquer
H 11 in W 8.5 in D 14.5 in
Carving 02 Sculpture by John Vieweg
Located in Geneve, CH
creates rare objects and environments. The name refers to a condition in which people are elevated. It is
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Plywood
Carving 01 Sculpture by John Vieweg
Located in Geneve, CH
creates rare objects and environments. The name refers to a condition in which people are elevated. It is
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Plywood
Apothecary Mortar - Greek Marble From Thassos - Florentine - Period: XVIIth
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
inspired by the Greek island of Thassos, the island of mermaids and natural pools.
This rare object, in an
Category
Antique 18th Century Greek Greco Roman Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Japanese Antique Wooden Object/Craftsman's Workbench/Penis-Shaped Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
.
This is a rare item.
it's recommended.
Weight: 8.95kg.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 20.48 in W 13.78 in D 4.57 in
Set Of 6 Long Flat Decorative Objects by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 6 Long Flat Decorative Objects by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Dimensions: Between 8 and 30 cm
Category
2010s French Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Brass
Jacket Shaped Lighting Object by Jacques Vojnovic, Signed, France, 1983
Located in Berlin, BE
Rare lighting object by Jacques Vojnovic, signed by the artist. The object has been produced in
Category
Vintage 1980s French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
H 35.83 in W 25.99 in D 6.3 in
Art Deco Chrome Aeroplane from the 30s, Decorative Desk Object
Located in Köln, NW
small aircraft object. Rare.
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Signed A. Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Bubble Glass, Italy 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
air bubbles. This rare object was designed in Italy during the 1960s by Archimede Seguso and is
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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H 2.17 in Dm 2.76 in
Animal Sculpture Decorative Object Murano Glass Luigi Mellara Midcentury 1970s
By Luigi Mellara
Located in Palermo, IT
Very rare sculpture raffigurant a futuristic dachshund dog made of submerged Murano glass in shades
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso
H 7.29 in W 18.12 in D 3.55 in
French Moser-Millot Crystal Art Glass Fish Sculpture Decorative Object
By Moser
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, substantial and rare French crystal art glass tropical fish sculpture decorative
Category
Early 20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Abstract Sculpture Decorative Object Flavio Poli Murano Glass Midcentury 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare sculpture that can also be used as a flower holder, made with 6 pulegoso glass tubes assembled
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 12.21 in
Submerged Glass Ashtray from Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Venice.
Small signs of age. A chip is highlighted by one of the descriptive photographs.
Very rare object
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Glass
Rare Antique Horn
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A rare antique horn, a unique and intriguing accessory that promises to elevate the sophistication
Category
Mid-20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Brass
Rare Cawston 1836 William IV Rare Wood Gentleman Military Campaign Vanity Box
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely and very rare James Cawston dressing case make
Category
Antique 1830s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 6.5 in W 11.23 in D 12.21 in
Rare Glass Sculpture by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Water Mill, NY
Rare original glass sculpture artist signed by Orrefors on a hand-forged iron base.
Category
20th Century Swedish Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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Find a variety of rare objects available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and wood, all rare objects available were constructed with great care. There are 4932 antique and vintage rare objects for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 29 modern editions to choose from as well. Rare objects have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of rare objects to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau rare objects are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made rare objects over the years, but those made by Carl Auböck, Loetz Glass and Hermès are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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