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Antique Edo Period 17C Japanese Porcelain Celadon Ghendi Rare Object
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Celadon kendi on footring, ribbed body and mammiform spout, long cylindrical neck ending in a splayed mouth with overturned rim. No painted decoration,
As the large dishes, celadon k...
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Antique 17th Century Edo Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
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 Up&Up, Sergio Asti
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
1930 Carlo Scarpa Venini "A Bollicine" Murano Glass Art Deco Green Bottle
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Brescia, IT
Bottle "A Bollicine"
Carlo Scapa, Venini
Italy, 1930
Rare Object
Original 1930
Perfect condiction
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Bottles
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Max Ingrand For Fontana Arte Murano Glass Table Clock 1960s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century, Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Murano glass table clock, 1960s
Splendid and rare object
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Murano Glass
H 6.89 in W 9.45 in D 1.58 in
Set Of 2 Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Italian Candelabras 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, IT
, they are very beautiful and rare objects.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Candelabras
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of two exceptionally rare Sezession vases Villeroy Boch 1910 Dresden Germany
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Wien, AT
4,02 in - 10,2 cm
Exceptionally early, rare objects still available as a pair in a special design from
Category
Vintage 1910s German Jugendstil Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.61 in Dm 4.02 in
Large Handcrafted Wood Sculpture in Rosewood, Danish Mid Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
. Made in rosewood.
A beautiful decorative and rare object for the modern interior. A warm color and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
H 64.57 in W 12.6 in D 6.7 in
Alison Wilding, Ceramic Sculpture 'Bowl or Art Object', 1999 for Tate Gallery
By Royal Doulton, Anish Kapoor
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
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
Mid Century Aeroplan Plywood Leaf Dish by Tapio Wirkkala Made in Finland c 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
at tip, please see images.
Rare object, from the mid century period, timeless in its beauty.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Birch, Teak
H 1.25 in W 17.25 in D 10.25 in
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
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
Hans Agne Jakobsson Markaryd Candle Lantern Tealight Brass Glass White Lamp
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
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
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 Bagnolo Mella, 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
Humidor/Object
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Rare and exceptional tobacco humidor in turned teak by Ernst Henriksen.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Teak
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
Angelo Mangiarotti Rare Ceramic Object 'Tremiti Formalibera' Danese Milano 1964
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Danese Milano
Located in Meer, VAN
Angelo Mangiarotti Rare Ceramic Object 'Tremiti Formalibera' for Danese Milano 1964
A very rare
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 2.37 in W 8.67 in D 5.52 in
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
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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
Mid-Century Gabriella Crespi Style Circular Photo Frame Chromed Brass Italy 60s
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Palermo, IT
manufacturing of this rare object is evident. From the line and elegance to the highest levels. Chromed brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Rare Finnish art glass object. Sakari Pykälä penguin for Riihimäen lasi
By Sakari Pykala, Riihimäen Lasi Oy
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A very rare vintage hand-blown Finnish art glass figurine in the shape of a penguin from Riihimäen
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
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H 6.69 in Dm 3.54 in
Unique Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Bertoncello Schiavon Ceramics, Italy 1970s
By Bertoncello
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
original vintage Studio Pottery vase was produced in the 1970s by Bertoncello Ceramics, Italy. Rare object
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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H 7.49 in W 7.29 in D 1.38 in
Unique Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Bertoncello Schiavon Ceramics, Italy 1970s
By Bertoncello
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
original vintage Studio Pottery vase was produced in the 1970s by Bertoncello Ceramics, Italy. Rare object
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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H 12.21 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in
Important Silver Ewer, Louis XVI style – 19th century
Located in HÉRIC, FR
delicate carvings make this ewer a rare object of beautiful craftsmanship.
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Period: 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vases
Materials
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
Midcentury Pair of "Scavo" Vases in Murano Glass, Vetri d'Arte Seguso, 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Roma, IT
incredibly beautiful and rare objects were produced by Seguso Vetri d'Arte and produced in Murano, Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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
H 2.56 in W 2.56 in D 1.97 in
Giacomo Balla Sculpture Ceramic Riccardo Gatti Futurist Art Deco Italy 1930s
By Giacomo Balla, Riccardo Gatti
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
Japanese Antique Simplicity Box 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
, beauty is the opposite of vulgarity.
A unique and very rare object.
Since ancient times, people have
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 25.99 in W 33.08 in D 19.69 in
Midcentury Set of 3 "Scavo" Vases in Murano Glass, Vetri d'Arte Seguso, 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Roma, IT
color. These incredibly beautiful and rare objects were produced by Seguso Vetri d'Arte and produced in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Furniture > Decorative Objects > Boxes > Decorative Boxes
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
leather and brass flask.
Rare late 19th century powder flask box from the Rif, Northern Morocco with a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 4.34 in W 2.56 in D 1.5 in
19th Century French University Teaching Shapes - Collection Of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
. Beautiful and rare objects. The stands are ebonised hand turned beech, and are slightly adjustable. The
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desk Sets
Materials
Beech
19th Century French University Teaching Shapes - Collection
Located in Hook, Hampshire
rare objects. The stands are ebonised hand turned beech, and are slightly adjustable. The listing is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desk Sets
Materials
Beech
Piet Hein for Skjode, Denmark Teak Solitaire Board Game, 1960's
By Skjode Skjern, Piet Hein
Located in San Juan Capistrano, 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
1950 Paolo Venini Olivetti Murano Glass Blue Paperweight
By Paolo Venini
Located in Brescia, IT
" Brand Grindstone Engraved
Rare object produced for Olivetti
Yellow Paper Box included
Perfect
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
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
"Nanna" Michael Graves by Leonardo 1996 Post modern Design Glass Teapot
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Brescia, IT
New with original box
Perfect condiction.
Rare object for so beautiful home
Category
1990s Italian Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Blown Glass
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
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
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
rare carl auböck box
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Munich, DE
rare piece from the carl auböck workshop.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Stephen Smyers Modern Blown Art Glass Vase Abstract Feather Design, circa 1970
By Creators of Objects
Located in Atlanta, GA
. It is a rare piece crafted from beautifully handmade glass, unique to anything produced in Smyers
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century French Wall Mirror In Gilt Wood Frame, 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
frame has some cracks.
Overall in good condition.
Very fascinating and rare object.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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
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
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
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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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