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Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Stonemason's Mallet
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Stonemason's Mallet

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Stonemason's Mallet

Located in New Orleans, LA

The end result is a stunningly rare object befitting its important ceremonial use and a remembrance of the wedding of the century.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Stone Jambonnier Kitchen Container Basin Cure Ham Farm Sink LA
Hand Carved Stone Jambonnier Kitchen Container Basin Cure Ham Farm Sink LA

Hand Carved Stone Jambonnier Kitchen Container Basin Cure Ham Farm Sink LA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

In a winery or Farm as a historic rare object. Antique dealer California, Beverly Hills / Los Angeles / West Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Stone Sinks

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Mirror
Mirror

Mirror

$1,065

Mirror

By Mithé Espelt

Located in Paris, FR

To embellish women's everyday lives, the French ceramist imagines rare objects such as this small-format mirror, ideal for carrying in your handbag.

Category

Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Ceramic, Mirror

Filippo Chissotti Biomorphic Walnut & Glass Cocktail Table, Italy, c. 1950s–60s
Filippo Chissotti Biomorphic Walnut & Glass Cocktail Table, Italy, c. 1950s–60s

Filippo Chissotti Biomorphic Walnut & Glass Cocktail Table, Italy, c. 1950s–60s

By Filippo Chissotti

Located in San Diego, CA

The walnut throughout is deep, warm, and beautifully grained; the finish retains its integrity with honest age. This is a genuinely rare object. Chissotti's furniture output was far ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

The Silk Road Reverie: Antique Turkestan Khotan Masterpiece of Exotic Splendor
The Silk Road Reverie: Antique Turkestan Khotan Masterpiece of Exotic Splendor

The Silk Road Reverie: Antique Turkestan Khotan Masterpiece of Exotic Splendor

Located in Dallas, TX

Its unusual pictorial geometry and botanical abundance give the stunning masterwork the presence of a rare object collected for connoisseurship, not simply decoration.

Category

Early 20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Important Tobacco Pipe Stand in Repoussé Leather, France, 20th Century
Important Tobacco Pipe Stand in Repoussé Leather, France, 20th Century

Important Tobacco Pipe Stand in Repoussé Leather, France, 20th Century

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Its imposing size, along with its lines inspired by Art Nouveau and Art Deco, makes it an exceptional piece ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of rare objects. Condition: The obje...

Category

20th Century French Art Nouveau Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass

Isla Dressing Table by MOB
Isla Dressing Table by MOB

Isla Dressing Table by MOB

Located in Geneve, CH

The work rescues this rare object with a romantic-nostalgic function, but eliminates the image of the reflected goddess, thus creating an isolated space of deep contemplation.

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Mirror, Birch

New Organic Modern Beni Mrirt Berber Moroccan Rug with Minimalist Shibui Style
New Organic Modern Beni Mrirt Berber Moroccan Rug with Minimalist Shibui Style

New Organic Modern Beni Mrirt Berber Moroccan Rug with Minimalist Shibui Style

By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni Mrirt

Located in Dallas, TX

Each precious carving holds a story. This is a rare object for those who understand that true luxury lies in purpose and provenance.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Organic Modern Moroccan and North...

Materials

Wool

Napoleon III Style French Wooden Tailor’s Mannequin
Napoleon III Style French Wooden Tailor’s Mannequin

Napoleon III Style French Wooden Tailor’s Mannequin

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Originally used both for fittings and as a display support, this rare object today represents not only a piece of fashion history but also a refined interior design accent.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood, Paper

Rare Bauhaus Ceramic "Zuckerdose" by Uffrecht & Co., Neuhaldensleben
Rare Bauhaus Ceramic "Zuckerdose" by Uffrecht & Co., Neuhaldensleben

Rare Bauhaus Ceramic "Zuckerdose" by Uffrecht & Co., Neuhaldensleben

Located in Weesp, NL

Why This Piece Matters Pieces from this specific moment in Uffrecht's production — pre-dating the 1936 Carstens takeover — are scarce, and rarer still with independent, dated proven...

Category

Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Multicolored Pressed Glass & Brass Pendant Lantern, Scandinavia, circa 1940s-50s
Multicolored Pressed Glass & Brass Pendant Lantern, Scandinavia, circa 1940s-50s

Multicolored Pressed Glass & Brass Pendant Lantern, Scandinavia, circa 1940s-50s

Located in PUTTEN, NL

A truly exceptional piece of decorative craftsmanship, this pendant lantern is one of those rare objects that stops a room in its tracks. Geometric in structure yet warm and jewel-li...

Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Chinese Carved Jadeite Guanyin with Cat, Mounted as a Lamp, Circa 1920s
Chinese Carved Jadeite Guanyin with Cat, Mounted as a Lamp, Circa 1920s

Chinese Carved Jadeite Guanyin with Cat, Mounted as a Lamp, Circa 1920s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Electrified in the 1920s, this rare object beautifully illustrates the early 20th-century European tradition of adapting Asian carvings into refined decorative lighting.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Rare Lajos Kozma Bar Cabinet or Secretary
Rare Lajos Kozma Bar Cabinet or Secretary

Rare Lajos Kozma Bar Cabinet or Secretary

By Lajos Kozma

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

The depth of the wood, the sharpness of the marquetry, and the sculptural integrity of the form make it not only a functional piece of furniture, but also a powerful decorative objec...

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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Rosewood

Rare French Japonisme Hand Carved Dragon Barometer & Thermometer, circa 1890
Rare French Japonisme Hand Carved Dragon Barometer & Thermometer, circa 1890

Rare French Japonisme Hand Carved Dragon Barometer & Thermometer, circa 1890

Located in Lisse, NL

We have not professionally calibrated the barometer or thermometer and therefore sell the instruments primarily as antique decorative and historical objects. A rare survivor from an...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass, Zinc, Enamel

Rare Prototype of ClassiCon Munich Chair Brown Leather
Rare Prototype of ClassiCon Munich Chair Brown Leather

Rare Prototype of ClassiCon Munich Chair Brown Leather

By Sauerbruch Hutton

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Manufactured by ClassiCon. This object is a rare and unique prototype with a aluminium feet base that never was available on the market.

Category

Early 2000s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rare "Grasshopper" Form Accent Chair in Hand-Woven Silk & Linen
Rare "Grasshopper" Form Accent Chair in Hand-Woven Silk & Linen

Rare "Grasshopper" Form Accent Chair in Hand-Woven Silk & Linen

Located in Stamford, CT

It reads as a sculptural object from every angle and can be placed in a room with ease.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Silk, Upholstery, Oak

Rare “Watapunga” table lamp by Ingo Maurer & Dagmar Mombach, 1998
Rare “Watapunga” table lamp by Ingo Maurer & Dagmar Mombach, 1998

Rare “Watapunga” table lamp by Ingo Maurer & Dagmar Mombach, 1998

By Ingo Maurer

Located in Weesp, NL

Rare “Watapunga” table lamp by Ingo Maurer & Dagmar Mombach, 1998 This exceptional Watapunga table lamp, designed in 1998 by Ingo Maurer in collaboration with Dagmar Mombach, is...

Category

Early 2000s German Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Rare Prototype of ClassiCon Munich Lounge Chair Black Leather
Rare Prototype of ClassiCon Munich Lounge Chair Black Leather

Rare Prototype of ClassiCon Munich Lounge Chair Black Leather

By Sauerbruch Hutton

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Manufactured by Classicon. This object is a rare and unique prototype with a metal swivel base that never was available on the market.

Category

Early 2000s German Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Very Rare Walnut Working Table / Desk by Ignazio Gardella, Milano - Italy, 1950
Very Rare Walnut Working Table / Desk by Ignazio Gardella, Milano - Italy, 1950

Very Rare Walnut Working Table / Desk by Ignazio Gardella, Milano - Italy, 1950

By Ignazio Gardella

Located in Brescia, Brescia

This is not merely a desk, but a fully resolved architectural object: a rare surviving example of Ignazio Gardella’s furniture design, embodying post-war Italian modernism at its mos...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare Chinese Kong Cheong Porcelain Soy Sauce Shop Advertising Jar, c.1920
Rare Chinese Kong Cheong Porcelain Soy Sauce Shop Advertising Jar, c.1920

Rare Chinese Kong Cheong Porcelain Soy Sauce Shop Advertising Jar, c.1920

Located in Nottingham, GB

The painted scenes and trademark decoration transform an everyday commercial object into a rare example of advertising art rendered in porcelain.

Category

Early 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Imperial Memorial Plaque for Ferdinand Ludwig Freiherr von Wopping 1692
Rare Imperial Memorial Plaque for Ferdinand Ludwig Freiherr von Wopping 1692

Rare Imperial Memorial Plaque for Ferdinand Ludwig Freiherr von Wopping 1692

Located in Doha, QA

This plaque stands as a rare surviving object that bridges aristocratic identity, military history, and devotional culture, embodying the commemorative practices of the Baroque era.

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Austrian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Rare Bigelow St. Louis Mechanical Barber / Medical Chair, Circa 1890–1905
Rare Bigelow St. Louis Mechanical Barber / Medical Chair, Circa 1890–1905

Rare Bigelow St. Louis Mechanical Barber / Medical Chair, Circa 1890–1905

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Surviving examples are notably rare. A compelling object that sits at the intersection of industrial design, medical history, and early American manufacturing—ideal as a statement p...

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Antique Late 19th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Solid Tiger Oak Carousel Prancer, "Philadelphia School Folk Art Horse"
Rare Solid Tiger Oak Carousel Prancer, "Philadelphia School Folk Art Horse"

Rare Solid Tiger Oak Carousel Prancer, "Philadelphia School Folk Art Horse"

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

It was likely created for a permanent installation, possibly as a showroom model or for a private interior, showcasing the skill of a master carver. The result is a rare and visuall...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Carnival Art

Materials

Oak

Rare 1987 Alfredo Arribas Marble Table for Torres de Ávila, Barcelona
Rare 1987 Alfredo Arribas Marble Table for Torres de Ávila, Barcelona

Rare 1987 Alfredo Arribas Marble Table for Torres de Ávila, Barcelona

Located in BARCELONA, ES

This table is more than furniture—it’s a collectible design object, a rare surviving piece from a site-specific commission by one of Spain’s most significant contemporary designers.

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Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Iron

Rare 17th Century Baroque Cabinet, South Germany Probably Augsburg, Wunderkammer
Rare 17th Century Baroque Cabinet, South Germany Probably Augsburg, Wunderkammer

Rare 17th Century Baroque Cabinet, South Germany Probably Augsburg, Wunderkammer

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

Sometimes they were supplied already fitted with a variety of small, rare, collectable objects. Some were from the natural world, such as coral or shells, and others were ’artificial...

Category

Antique Late 17th Century German Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Rare Mid-Century Modern Side Table by Herbert Hirche for Rosenthal, Germany.
Rare Mid-Century Modern Side Table by Herbert Hirche for Rosenthal, Germany.

Rare Mid-Century Modern Side Table by Herbert Hirche for Rosenthal, Germany.

By Herbert Hirche

Located in Weesp, NL

Rare Mid-Century Modern Side Table by Herbert Hirche for Rosenthal, Germany, Early 1960s A rare and refined Mid-Century Modern side table designed by Herbert Hirche for Rosenthal, G...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Side Tables

Materials

Copper, Iron

Rare and Large rationalist sideboard attributed to G. Terragni brass handles
Rare and Large rationalist sideboard attributed to G. Terragni brass handles

Rare and Large rationalist sideboard attributed to G. Terragni brass handles

By Giuseppe Terragni

Located in Milano, IT

The fine wood essences, the careful finishes, and the presence of niches designed for everyday use make this furniture not only an object of rare beauty, but also a concentration of ...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Bauhaus Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Porcelaine De Paris Rare French Lamp in Black Polished Porcelain Hand Painted
Porcelaine De Paris Rare French Lamp in Black Polished Porcelain Hand Painted

Porcelaine De Paris Rare French Lamp in Black Polished Porcelain Hand Painted

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in Prato, Tuscany

The makers are in some cases anonymous and generally unknown or have created only a few rare pieces. Antique porcelain objects from Paris are the most desired by collectors and can b...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Japanese Negoro Lacquer Table with Curved Legs (Late 17th–18th Century)
Rare Japanese Negoro Lacquer Table with Curved Legs (Late 17th–18th Century)

Rare Japanese Negoro Lacquer Table with Curved Legs (Late 17th–18th Century)

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Provenance: Private collection, Japan This is a rare and highly collectible object that embodies the Japanese philosophy of refined simplicity and time-worn beauty.

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Rare French Art Deco Fan-Shaped Wall Mirror with Blue Textured Glass, circa 1930
Rare French Art Deco Fan-Shaped Wall Mirror with Blue Textured Glass, circa 1930

Rare French Art Deco Fan-Shaped Wall Mirror with Blue Textured Glass, circa 1930

Located in Lisse, NL

Today, mirrors of this type remain highly sought after for their ability to combine geometry, color, and reflective surfaces into a compact yet visually striking decorative object. ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Art Glass

Palace Carpet, woven in the Caucasus - British Royal Commission - N 1571
Palace Carpet, woven in the Caucasus - British Royal Commission - N 1571

Palace Carpet, woven in the Caucasus - British Royal Commission - N 1571

Located in Paris, FR

This carpet, imbued with symbolism, memory, and prestige, bears witness to an art in the service of sovereignty and diplomacy. A rare object, worthy of the most illustrious collectio...

Category

20th Century Caucasian British Colonial Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Set of 6 French Golden Bronze knife rests by Daniel Podva, Série Rare Paris
Set of 6 French Golden Bronze knife rests by Daniel Podva, Série Rare Paris

Set of 6 French Golden Bronze knife rests by Daniel Podva, Série Rare Paris

Located in BELFORT, FR

"Série rare, a strong and original signature, the expression of a designer, Daniel Podva, who transforms functional objects into true works of art through his personal code.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Tableware

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Antique Sumba Ikat Textile, Ancestor Figures, Indonesia, 1900, 3.8x8.3 ft - 1N87
Antique Sumba Ikat Textile, Ancestor Figures, Indonesia, 1900, 3.8x8.3 ft - 1N87

Antique Sumba Ikat Textile, Ancestor Figures, Indonesia, 1900, 3.8x8.3 ft - 1N87

Located in Bordeaux, FR

A hinggi of this age, with intact figurative field, natural dye palette, and original warp fringe, in good overall condition, is an increasingly rare object on the international mark...

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Antique Early 1900s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Aldo Tura Model 796D Parchment Thermos with Abstract Decoration, 1940
Aldo Tura Model 796D Parchment Thermos with Abstract Decoration, 1940

Aldo Tura Model 796D Parchment Thermos with Abstract Decoration, 1940

By Aldo Tura

Located in Conversano, IT

At once practical and decorative, it is a rare object that encapsulates the poetic and experimental spirit of early Italian design.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Parchment

Set of 6 Brutalist Coasters by Garcia Marquez, Spain, 1970's
Set of 6 Brutalist Coasters by Garcia Marquez, Spain, 1970's

Set of 6 Brutalist Coasters by Garcia Marquez, Spain, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Great set of 6 brutalist coasters by Garcia Marquez, designed and handcrafted in spain in the 1970s. Bronze and aluminum objects. Rare design object that will elevate your interior.

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Pair of Wall Lights from Sciolari for Lightolier, Circa 1970, Italy
Pair of Wall Lights from Sciolari for Lightolier, Circa 1970, Italy

Pair of Wall Lights from Sciolari for Lightolier, Circa 1970, Italy

By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Made up of two-tone crystal rods, these wall lights are spectacular. Rare design object that will illuminate your interior wonderfully.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Pair of wall lights from Sciolari for Lightolier, Circa 1970's, Italy
Pair of wall lights from Sciolari for Lightolier, Circa 1970's, Italy

Pair of wall lights from Sciolari for Lightolier, Circa 1970's, Italy

By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Made up of two-tone crystal rods, these wall lights are spectacular. Rare design object that will illuminate your interior wonderfully.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Pair of wall lights from Sciolari for Lightolier, Italy, Circa 1970's
Pair of wall lights from Sciolari for Lightolier, Italy, Circa 1970's

Pair of wall lights from Sciolari for Lightolier, Italy, Circa 1970's

By Sciolari Lighting

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Made up of two-tone crystal rods, these wall lights are spectacular. Rare design object that will illuminate your interior wonderfully.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Pair of Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier Wall Sconces, Murano Frosted Glass, Ital
Pair of Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier Wall Sconces, Murano Frosted Glass, Ital

Pair of Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier Wall Sconces, Murano Frosted Glass, Ital

By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Wall lamp in gilded metal composed of 2 crystals in frosted murano glass. Rare design object that will illuminate your interior wonderfully.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Art deco Floral Circular tray, solid aluminium, Spain, 1960's
Art deco Floral Circular tray, solid aluminium, Spain, 1960's

Art deco Floral Circular tray, solid aluminium, Spain, 1960's

By Art Decor

Located in BARCELONA, ES

This solid aluminum piece showcases a gracefully curved, circular floral design, making it a rare and elegant decor object that beautifully enhances any interior.

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Shell Vide-Poches in brass, Italy, 1970's
Art Deco Shell Vide-Poches in brass, Italy, 1970's

Art Deco Shell Vide-Poches in brass, Italy, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Abalone shell & alpaca tray, Mexico, Circa 1970's
Abalone shell & alpaca tray, Mexico, Circa 1970's

Abalone shell & alpaca tray, Mexico, Circa 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

Abalone shell & alpaca tray, Mexico, 1970's
Abalone shell & alpaca tray, Mexico, 1970's

Abalone shell & alpaca tray, Mexico, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

Brutalist Centerpiece by Art3, Handcrafted Bronze and Aluminum, 1970s
Brutalist Centerpiece by Art3, Handcrafted Bronze and Aluminum, 1970s

Brutalist Centerpiece by Art3, Handcrafted Bronze and Aluminum, 1970s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Handcrafted tray in bronze and aluminum. Rare design object that will elevate your interior.

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

18th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Helmet With Plumes
18th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Helmet With Plumes

18th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Helmet With Plumes

Located in Dallas, TX

Surmounted by three dramatic feather plumes each individually carved from wood. This rare ceremonial or ecclesiastical object exemplifies the skilled craftsmanship and expressive art...

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Antique 1750s Spanish Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

"Pyramid" lamp by Mazzega, orange frosted Murano glass, Italy, 1970
"Pyramid" lamp by Mazzega, orange frosted Murano glass, Italy, 1970

"Pyramid" lamp by Mazzega, orange frosted Murano glass, Italy, 1970

By Mazzega

Located in BARCELONA, ES

This lamp is in a superb state of conservation. Rare design object that will illuminate your interior wonderfully.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Brutalist Ashtray by David Marshall, Bronze and Aluminum, Spain, 1970s
Brutalist Ashtray by David Marshall, Bronze and Aluminum, Spain, 1970s

Brutalist Ashtray by David Marshall, Bronze and Aluminum, Spain, 1970s

By David Marshall

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Sculptural tray in bronze and aluminum. Rare design object that will elevate your interior.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Sommerso trinket tray by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Murano glass, Italy, 1970's
Sommerso trinket tray by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Murano glass, Italy, 1970's

Sommerso trinket tray by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Murano glass, Italy, 1970's

By Flavio Poli

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage Murano glass, with particular expertise in rare mid-century Sommerso objects, layered glass, and colorful submerged designs.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Bicolor chandeliers waterfall by zero quattro orange & transparent murano glass
Bicolor chandeliers waterfall by zero quattro orange & transparent murano glass

Bicolor chandeliers waterfall by zero quattro orange & transparent murano glass

By Zero Quattro

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Golden structure and orange curved crystals spread over 3 levels in perfect condition. Rare design object that will illuminate your interior perfectly.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

JNK Miami's Venturi Curved Wood and Brass Display
JNK Miami's Venturi Curved Wood and Brass Display

JNK Miami's Venturi Curved Wood and Brass Display

Located in Miami, FL

Slender brass-rimmed shelves intersect the elliptical cutouts, offering refined floating platforms for art objects, books, or rare collectibles. The contrast between rich timber, war...

Category

2010s Turkish Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Brass Fly Ashtray, Spain
Mid-Century Modern Brass Fly Ashtray, Spain

Mid-Century Modern Brass Fly Ashtray, Spain

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century animal-shaped objects and nature-inspired sculptures.

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Brass

Brutalist centerpiece by Ardisur, Bronze & aluminium, Spain, 1970's
Brutalist centerpiece by Ardisur, Bronze & aluminium, Spain, 1970's

Brutalist centerpiece by Ardisur, Bronze & aluminium, Spain, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Geometrical structure in bronze and aluminum. Rare design object that will elevate your interior.

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Hollywood Regency mother-of-pearl & brass Coasters, Set of 4, Italy, 1970
Hollywood Regency mother-of-pearl & brass Coasters, Set of 4, Italy, 1970

Hollywood Regency mother-of-pearl & brass Coasters, Set of 4, Italy, 1970

By Regency

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Pair of Leather Camel Head Coat Hooks, Italy, 1960s
Pair of Leather Camel Head Coat Hooks, Italy, 1960s

Pair of Leather Camel Head Coat Hooks, Italy, 1960s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century animal-shaped objects and nature-inspired sculptures.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Leather

Abalone shell & alpaca Ashtray, Mexico, 1970's
Abalone shell & alpaca Ashtray, Mexico, 1970's

Abalone shell & alpaca Ashtray, Mexico, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

Faux Tortoise Shell & mirrors Dior Style lighter, Italy, 1970's
Faux Tortoise Shell & mirrors Dior Style lighter, Italy, 1970's

Faux Tortoise Shell & mirrors Dior Style lighter, Italy, 1970's

By Christian Dior

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Shell, Mirror

Mussel Shell Caviar Server, Bronze & Shell, Mid-Century Italy, 1970s
Mussel Shell Caviar Server, Bronze & Shell, Mid-Century Italy, 1970s

Mussel Shell Caviar Server, Bronze & Shell, Mid-Century Italy, 1970s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Bronze

Italian Art Glass Dog-Form Liquor Decanter, Mid-20th Century
Italian Art Glass Dog-Form Liquor Decanter, Mid-20th Century

Italian Art Glass Dog-Form Liquor Decanter, Mid-20th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The interior was intended to hold spirits, and the form combines novelty with skilled glasswork, typical of mid-century Italian decorative production. A rare and playful object that...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Ice cube lighter by Antonio Imperatore, murano glass, Italy, 1970's
Ice cube lighter by Antonio Imperatore, murano glass, Italy, 1970's

Ice cube lighter by Antonio Imperatore, murano glass, Italy, 1970's

By Cristallerie Antonio Imperatore

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage Murano glass, with particular expertise in rare mid-century Sommerso objects, layered glass, and colorful submerged designs.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

Regency turtle ashtray in brass, Spain, 1980's
Regency turtle ashtray in brass, Spain, 1980's

Regency turtle ashtray in brass, Spain, 1980's

By Regency

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century animal-shaped objects and nature-inspired sculptures.

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Brass

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Rare Objects For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much are Rare Objects?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,653, while they’re typically $11 on the low end and $985,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.