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Rare Danish design model: OS29 sideboard by Arne Vodder for Sibast Rosewood 1950
Rare Danish design model: OS29 sideboard by Arne Vodder for Sibast Rosewood 1950

Rare Danish design model: OS29 sideboard by Arne Vodder for Sibast Rosewood 1950

By Arne Vodder, Sibast

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Arne Vodder during the heyday of Scandinavian modernism. The OS29 model is a rare and highly sought

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Rare circa 1880 Antique Howard & Son's Pollard Oak Patner Desk Oxblood Leather
Rare circa 1880 Antique Howard & Son's Pollard Oak Patner Desk Oxblood Leather

Rare circa 1880 Antique Howard & Son's Pollard Oak Patner Desk Oxblood Leather

By Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime exceptionally rare circa 1880 Pollard

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rare and Handsome Chest or Dresser by Donald Deskey for Luce Furniture Company
Rare and Handsome Chest or Dresser by Donald Deskey for Luce Furniture Company

Rare and Handsome Chest or Dresser by Donald Deskey for Luce Furniture Company

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a very handsome chest of drawers by the great American designer, Donald Deskey. Produced in Grand Rapids, Michigan by Luce Furniture Company around 1935, the dresser features...

Category

Vintage 1930s Dressers

Materials

Nickel

Rare Macassar Ebony and Satinwood French Art Deco Sideboard in The manner Leleu
Rare Macassar Ebony and Satinwood French Art Deco Sideboard in The manner Leleu

Rare Macassar Ebony and Satinwood French Art Deco Sideboard in The manner Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Elevate your interior with this rare and exceptional French Art Deco sideboard, masterfully crafted

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Macassar, Satinwood

Rare 19th Century Two-Piece Sponge Ware Water Cooler
Rare 19th Century Two-Piece Sponge Ware Water Cooler

Rare 19th Century Two-Piece Sponge Ware Water Cooler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fantastic and super rare 19th century sponge ware water cooler could be used for even lemonade

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Country Serving Pieces

Materials

Pottery

Rare Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Adalberto Dal Lago, Italy, 1974
Rare Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Adalberto Dal Lago, Italy, 1974

Rare Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Adalberto Dal Lago, Italy, 1974

By Adalberto Dal Lago, Germa

Located in Brescia, Brescia

already rare pieces. Literature: Giuliana Gramigna, Repertorio 1950-1980: Immagini e contributi per una

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Pair Italian 19th Century Hand-Carved Modern Neoclassical Wood Benches or Stools
Pair Italian 19th Century Hand-Carved Modern Neoclassical Wood Benches or Stools

Pair Italian 19th Century Hand-Carved Modern Neoclassical Wood Benches or Stools

Located in New York, NY

rare pieces combine turned wood legs and hand carved wood friezes along the aprons forming an elegant

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Benches

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Matched Pair Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Chests with Rare Hanging Jewelry Box
Matched Pair Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Chests with Rare Hanging Jewelry Box

Matched Pair Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Chests with Rare Hanging Jewelry Box

Located in Buffalo, NY

Paul McCobb`s Directional Designs furniture line exhibits the low-cost, functional, and versatile furniture components, storage units, and interiors that earned McCobb the title of "...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dressers

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Very Rare Cream Lacquer Buffet by Johann Tapp for Gumps, circa 1940
Very Rare Cream Lacquer Buffet by Johann Tapp for Gumps, circa 1940

Very Rare Cream Lacquer Buffet by Johann Tapp for Gumps, circa 1940

By Johan Tapp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning and completely restored buffet designed by Johann Tapp for Gumps, circa 1940. Given a new life with a lovely high polish cream lacquer with slightly antiqued 24-karat gol...

Category

20th Century Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Gold Leaf

Rare 1950s Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Inspired Walnut Rounded Top Desk
Rare 1950s Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Inspired Walnut Rounded Top Desk

Rare 1950s Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Inspired Walnut Rounded Top Desk

Located in Lafayette, IN

Stunning 1950s desk by the Shelbyville Desk Company of Indiana. Desk features a 66" rounded-end top, walnut veneer and wonderful Art Deco hardware. This desk is very similar to the "...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Rare Arts and Crafts Bar with Original Poker Chips
Rare Arts and Crafts Bar with Original Poker Chips

Rare Arts and Crafts Bar with Original Poker Chips

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare Arts and Crafts/ Crafman bar, the color is even darker in person and also the patina is much

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

First and Rare Version of Jorge Zalszupin "JZ" Tea Trolley
First and Rare Version of Jorge Zalszupin "JZ" Tea Trolley

First and Rare Version of Jorge Zalszupin "JZ" Tea Trolley

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in London, England

Rarest version of the iconic JZ Trolley

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Art Deco Medallions in Silvered Wood and Mirror Mosaic
Pair of Art Deco Medallions in Silvered Wood and Mirror Mosaic

Pair of Art Deco Medallions in Silvered Wood and Mirror Mosaic

Located in IT

A stunning pair of Art Deco medallions—unique and rare pieces. Crafted with a silver-painted wooden

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Silver

Antique early 17th century rare German or Austrian Stollentruhe or trunk
Antique early 17th century rare German or Austrian Stollentruhe or trunk

Antique early 17th century rare German or Austrian Stollentruhe or trunk

Located in Casteren, NL

exceptionally early example, complete with its original key, rare Gothic lock, and deeply carved symbolic

Category

Antique 17th Century German Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Steel

Rare Five-Drawer Mahogany Faux Bamboo Chest by American of Martinsville, 1952
Rare Five-Drawer Mahogany Faux Bamboo Chest by American of Martinsville, 1952

Rare Five-Drawer Mahogany Faux Bamboo Chest by American of Martinsville, 1952

By American of Martinsville

Located in Pasadena, TX

Five-drawer chest by American of Martinsville 1952 Bleached Philippine mahogany faux bamboo with five drawers. The three bottom drawer front appliques are perforated to simulate th...

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Ash

A Rare Functioning Art Deco Philco Radio bar 1937. Complete Original Glassware.
A Rare Functioning Art Deco Philco Radio bar 1937. Complete Original Glassware.

A Rare Functioning Art Deco Philco Radio bar 1937. Complete Original Glassware.

By Radiobar Corp. and Philco

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Presenting a superb example Art Deco design, this 1937 Philco Radiobar is an exceptionally rare

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Very Rare Italian Hardwood Cylinder Bureau Bookcase Desk with Must See Pictures
Very Rare Italian Hardwood Cylinder Bureau Bookcase Desk with Must See Pictures

Very Rare Italian Hardwood Cylinder Bureau Bookcase Desk with Must See Pictures

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are is delighted to offer for sale this very fine 19th century Italian cylinder top Bureau bookcase with ornately inlaid internals This is one of the finest flamed mahogany cyl...

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Dressers

Materials

Hardwood

RARE Pennsylvania High Chest, Circa 1800
RARE Pennsylvania High Chest, Circa 1800

RARE Pennsylvania High Chest, Circa 1800

Located in High Point, NC

RARE and EXQUISITE Pennsylvania high chest made from cherry with holly inlay. The top is

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry, Holly

1960's Rare Signed Psychedelic Peter Max Enamel Serving Pot
1960's Rare Signed Psychedelic Peter Max Enamel Serving Pot

1960's Rare Signed Psychedelic Peter Max Enamel Serving Pot

By Peter Max

Located in Redding, CT

1960's Rare Signed Pschedelic Peter Max Enamel Serving Pot. We are not sure of the pattern of this

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Rare Mid Century Danish Wall Mounted Sideboard in Oregon Pine and Brass, 1950's
Rare Mid Century Danish Wall Mounted Sideboard in Oregon Pine and Brass, 1950's

Rare Mid Century Danish Wall Mounted Sideboard in Oregon Pine and Brass, 1950's

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare Wall Mounted Sideboard in Oregon Pine and Brass, 1950's Additional Information: Material

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Rare 19th Century French Louis Walnut Sideboard Drawers Marble Top Bronze Mounts
Rare 19th Century French Louis Walnut Sideboard Drawers Marble Top Bronze Mounts

Rare 19th Century French Louis Walnut Sideboard Drawers Marble Top Bronze Mounts

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning 19th century French Louis walnut sideboard with solid marble top and bronze mounts throughout A very good looking, decorative and ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Marble

18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique
18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique

18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique

Located in West Hollywood, CA

families, rarely to see them on the market. I have some other high end chateau inventory and rare pieces of

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Metallic Thread, Wrought Iron

Industrial Steel Large circa 1950s Metal Workers Paint Cupboard Very Rare Find
Industrial Steel Large circa 1950s Metal Workers Paint Cupboard Very Rare Find

Industrial Steel Large circa 1950s Metal Workers Paint Cupboard Very Rare Find

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this original circa 1940s Industrial steel metal workers paint cabinet A very good looking and well made cabinet with a good honest patina Th...

Category

Vintage 1940s English Industrial Cupboards

Materials

Steel

Rare Emilia Castillo Taxco Silver Plate Jasper Serving Utensils Set, Mexico 1980
Rare Emilia Castillo Taxco Silver Plate Jasper Serving Utensils Set, Mexico 1980

Rare Emilia Castillo Taxco Silver Plate Jasper Serving Utensils Set, Mexico 1980

By Emilia Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

movement and part of the legendary Castillo family lineage. This rare and desirable set exemplifies

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

Rare Italian Marquetry Dry Martini Liquor Bar Cabinet Circa 1960
Rare Italian Marquetry Dry Martini Liquor Bar Cabinet Circa 1960

Rare Italian Marquetry Dry Martini Liquor Bar Cabinet Circa 1960

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This rare Italian marquetry bar cabinet from circa 1960 is a stunning piece of mid-20th-century

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Louis XVI Dry Bars

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood, Tulipwood

Rare 17th c. Inlaid Italian Chest/Desk
Rare 17th c. Inlaid Italian Chest/Desk

Rare 17th c. Inlaid Italian Chest/Desk

Located in Greenwich, CT

A rare early walnut commode exhibiting wonderful intarsia workmanship with lighter woods in the

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Signed Luciano Frigerio Rare Italian Inlaid Bar Cabinet "Paganini", 1975s
Signed Luciano Frigerio Rare Italian Inlaid Bar Cabinet "Paganini", 1975s

Signed Luciano Frigerio Rare Italian Inlaid Bar Cabinet "Paganini", 1975s

By Luciano Frigerio di Desio, Luciano Frigerio

Located in Puglia, Puglia

laminated wood veneered with noble wood, walnut and maple inlays. It is a rare piece because few pieces were

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut, Maple

Rare Danish mid century sideboard model RY-26 designed by Hans Wegner,  1950´s
Rare Danish mid century sideboard model RY-26 designed by Hans Wegner,  1950´s

Rare Danish mid century sideboard model RY-26 designed by Hans Wegner, 1950´s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Rare Hans Wegner RY-26 Sideboard, a mid-century Scandinavian gem. Measuring 200 cm wide, 49 cm deep

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Rare Jugendstil or Art Nouveau Etagere Table / Stand with Glass Display Cabinet
Rare Jugendstil or Art Nouveau Etagere Table / Stand with Glass Display Cabinet

Rare Jugendstil or Art Nouveau Etagere Table / Stand with Glass Display Cabinet

Located in Lisse, NL

Stylish and practical Art Nouveau table with built-in display cabinet. This multi-layer and multipurpose piece of Art Nouveau furniture is a great example of the creative and elegan...

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Exceptional Drawers Limited Edition Rare Piece
Exceptional Drawers Limited Edition Rare Piece

Exceptional Drawers Limited Edition Rare Piece

Located in Paris, FR

Drawer 1: Ebony mosaic veneer finished in matte varnish and encased in a smoked glass box. 2: Hand-carved wood finished in high gloss black lacquer. 3: Beveled smoked mirror over w...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Rare Louis XV Style Tulipwood Bome Vitrine by Maison Krieger, French, circa 1880
Rare Louis XV Style Tulipwood Bome Vitrine by Maison Krieger, French, circa 1880

Rare Louis XV Style Tulipwood Bome Vitrine by Maison Krieger, French, circa 1880

By Maison Krieger

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

An important and extremely rare Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted bombe vitrine, firmly attributed

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

Rare Matched Pair of Louis XVI Style Wall Vitrines by Zwiener, circa 1890
Rare Matched Pair of Louis XVI Style Wall Vitrines by Zwiener, circa 1890

Rare Matched Pair of Louis XVI Style Wall Vitrines by Zwiener, circa 1890

By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A rare and unusual matched pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze-mounted wall vitrines by Joseph

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

rare André Sornay sideboard in Oregon pine and studded 40s art deco modernist
rare André Sornay sideboard in Oregon pine and studded 40s art deco modernist

rare André Sornay sideboard in Oregon pine and studded 40s art deco modernist

By Andre Sornay

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Sideboard of the Lyon designer André Sornay dating from the 40s. Structure in veneered and solid Oregon pine, stained on the bottom of the base in black. The sideboard is composed of...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Porzelianfabrik E & A Muller
Porzelianfabrik E & A Muller

Porzelianfabrik E & A Muller

Located in Sharon, CT

Porzelianfabrik E & A Muller created rare pieces of very high quality porcelain. Our piece has no damages or

Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Early 19th Century East Coast Canadiana Dovetailed Pine Chest
Rare Early 19th Century East Coast Canadiana Dovetailed Pine Chest

Rare Early 19th Century East Coast Canadiana Dovetailed Pine Chest

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Rare Canadiana East Coast Dome chest with dovetailed joinery and original hardware. Yesteryear

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Canadian Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Rare 19th Century Painted Enamel and Pewter Tea Pot
Rare 19th Century Painted Enamel and Pewter Tea Pot

Rare 19th Century Painted Enamel and Pewter Tea Pot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early and quite beautiful hand-painted enamelware coffee pot is trimmed in pewter and in pristine condition. It was in a private collection and we believe it to be English.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Enamel

Pair of early and rare Dansk Danmark JHQ salad servers
Pair of early and rare Dansk Danmark JHQ salad servers

Pair of early and rare Dansk Danmark JHQ salad servers

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Ferndale, MI

I have handled and seen a lot of Dansk salad servers . This pair is one of the more scarce designs . Stamped Danmark with the JHQ signature initials . Very good condition . Expected...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Teak

Pair of Two Rare French 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Boards
Pair of Two Rare French 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Boards

Pair of Two Rare French 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Boards

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful pair of two wooden chopping-cutting boards with a nice patina. Great statement on your counter-top, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. If needed items were treated agains...

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

19th Century Original Rare British Dinning Room Set with 12 Chairs, Satin Wood
19th Century Original Rare British Dinning Room Set with 12 Chairs, Satin Wood

19th Century Original Rare British Dinning Room Set with 12 Chairs, Satin Wood

By Joseph Fitter

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

12 chairs at the table. The table has a rare unfolding system with two double action screw table

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Empire Cupboards

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Satinwood, Lacquer

Rare puzzle leg Ry-26 teak sideboard by Hans J. Wegner, Ry-Møbler Denmark, 1950s
Rare puzzle leg Ry-26 teak sideboard by Hans J. Wegner, Ry-Møbler Denmark, 1950s

Rare puzzle leg Ry-26 teak sideboard by Hans J. Wegner, Ry-Møbler Denmark, 1950s

By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Hägersten, SE

Very rare sideboard model Ry-26 designed by Hans J. Wegner with unusual triangular shaped puzzel

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Rare 15th Century Solid Oak Medieval Dutch Gothic Chest or Trunk
Rare 15th Century Solid Oak Medieval Dutch Gothic Chest or Trunk

Rare 15th Century Solid Oak Medieval Dutch Gothic Chest or Trunk

Located in Casteren, NL

A very rare chest that was completely made of solid oak from the Netherlands middle ages. It is a

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Dutch Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Five 19th Century English Rare Floral Pattern Ironstone Dishes
Set of Five 19th Century English Rare Floral Pattern Ironstone Dishes

Set of Five 19th Century English Rare Floral Pattern Ironstone Dishes

Located in Atlanta, GA

A set of five English ironstone dishes from the 19th century, with rare floral pattern. Created

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Antique 19th Century English Serving Pieces

Materials

Ironstone

c. 1956 Rare Handcrafted Brazilian Rosewood Bar Cabinet by Borge Mogensen
c. 1956 Rare Handcrafted Brazilian Rosewood Bar Cabinet by Borge Mogensen

c. 1956 Rare Handcrafted Brazilian Rosewood Bar Cabinet by Borge Mogensen

By P. Lauritsen & Son 1, Børge Mogensen

Located in Oakland, CA

cabinetmakers P. Lauritsen & Søn, Denmark c 1956. This rare, handcrafted cabinet showcases meticulous attention

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Rosewood

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There is a range of rare pieces for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all rare pieces available were constructed with great care. Find 2487 antique and vintage rare pieces at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Rare pieces have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Rare pieces made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many rare pieces are appealing in their simplicity, but Tiffany & Co., Paul McCobb and George Nelson produced popular rare pieces that are worth a look.

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Prices for rare pieces start at $39 and top out at $637,792 with the average selling for $5,178.