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Early 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 1'9"x 1'10" - 53 x 56 )
Early 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 1'9"x 1'10" - 53 x 56 )

Early 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 1'9"x 1'10" - 53 x 56 )

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional square textile piece, dating from the Qing Dynasty era, transcends the traditional definition of floor covering, presenting instead a masterful example of highly spe...

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Antique Early 1800s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Japanese Contemporary Orange Pink Black Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Orange Pink Black Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Orange Pink Black Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

This master artist has received numerous awards for his unique application of platinum and gold in his work and creating extremely rare pieces in the quality of this piece. This mag...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Vases

Materials

Gold

Korean Glazed Ceramic Vase Buncheong Ware Early Joseon Dynasty
Korean Glazed Ceramic Vase Buncheong Ware Early Joseon Dynasty

Korean Glazed Ceramic Vase Buncheong Ware Early Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

Collectors cherish these rare pieces for their vitality and spontaneity.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Korean Archaistic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Wild Rose by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 87 pieces
Wild Rose by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 87 pieces

Wild Rose by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 87 pieces

By Watson Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Superb Wild Rose by Watson, circa 1905, sterling silver Flatware set, 87 pieces. This rare Art Nouveau service displays fabulous crisp floral detailing.

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

“Säter” Sofa by Gunnar Göpert for Göperts Möbler, Sweden ca 1940s
“Säter” Sofa by Gunnar Göpert for Göperts Möbler, Sweden ca 1940s

“Säter” Sofa by Gunnar Göpert for Göperts Möbler, Sweden ca 1940s

By Göperts Möbler, Gunnar Göperts

Located in Utrecht, NL

The output of Göperts Möbler is lesser known, however the rare pieces all share the same level of quality and streamlined modernism.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Sheepskin

Stool Sedes 1/15 by Sculptur Ron van de Ven 1998
Stool Sedes 1/15 by Sculptur Ron van de Ven 1998

Stool Sedes 1/15 by Sculptur Ron van de Ven 1998

By Ron van de Ven

Located in Weesp, NL

Although the edition is technically numbered 1/15, the artist has confirmed that only 6 pieces were ever produced, making this an exceptionally rare find for collectors and design co...

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Scandinavian Desk Set in Bronze by Gusum, A 5 Pieces Set, Signed
Scandinavian Desk Set in Bronze by Gusum, A 5 Pieces Set, Signed

Scandinavian Desk Set in Bronze by Gusum, A 5 Pieces Set, Signed

By Gusums Bruk

Located in Paris, IDF

A very rare desk set of 5 pieces made by Gosum. Sweden.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Georges Pelletier, Sun wall Lamp, White gold ceramic by Benjamin Pelletier 2026
Georges Pelletier, Sun wall Lamp, White gold ceramic by Benjamin Pelletier 2026

Georges Pelletier, Sun wall Lamp, White gold ceramic by Benjamin Pelletier 2026

By Benjamin Pelletier , Georges Pelletier

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Through this work of selection and production, he enables these works—long held as projects or rare pieces—to take on a fully realized form and a renewed presence today.

Category

2010s French Other Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Vintage Burl Wood Nightstands by Romweber Furniture Co.
1970s Vintage Burl Wood Nightstands by Romweber Furniture Co.

1970s Vintage Burl Wood Nightstands by Romweber Furniture Co.

By Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Experience the timeless allure of the 1970s with this exquisite pair of vintage nightstands, expertly crafted by Romweber Furniture in the United States. These rare pieces are a test...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Glass, Maple, Burl

Georges Pelletier, Mirror, Ceramic, White, Gold by Benjamin Pelletier 2026
Georges Pelletier, Mirror, Ceramic, White, Gold by Benjamin Pelletier 2026

Georges Pelletier, Mirror, Ceramic, White, Gold by Benjamin Pelletier 2026

By Georges Pelletier, Benjamin Pelletier

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Through this work of selection and production, he enables these works—long held as projects or rare pieces—to take on a fully realized form and a renewed presence today.

Category

2010s French Other Wall Mirrors

Materials

Ceramic

Lismore by Waterford Stainless Steel Flatware Set for 6 Service 35 Pieces Dinner
Lismore by Waterford Stainless Steel Flatware Set for 6 Service 35 Pieces Dinner

Lismore by Waterford Stainless Steel Flatware Set for 6 Service 35 Pieces Dinner

By Waterford Crystal

Located in Big Bend, WI

Unusual Waterford Crystal handle with stainless blade/tines flatware lot, 20 pieces. This rare set includes: 10 Large Dinner Size Knives, 10 1/2" 10 Large Dinner Size Forks, 8 3/4" ...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Georges Pelletier, Sun Table Lamp, White ceramic by Benjamin Pelletier 2026
Georges Pelletier, Sun Table Lamp, White ceramic by Benjamin Pelletier 2026

Georges Pelletier, Sun Table Lamp, White ceramic by Benjamin Pelletier 2026

By Benjamin Pelletier , Georges Pelletier

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Through this work of selection and production, he enables these works—long held as projects or rare pieces—to take on a fully realized form and a renewed presence today.

Category

2010s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Art Deco Streamlined Moderne Butcher´s Block
Mid-Century Art Deco Streamlined Moderne Butcher´s Block

Mid-Century Art Deco Streamlined Moderne Butcher´s Block

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

This model, with its streamlined, stepped front and wide aluminium profiles along the edges – exemplifying the so-called Streamline Modern or Art Deco styles – still bears witness to...

Category

Mid-20th Century Streamlined Moderne Butcher Blocks

Materials

Laminate, Wood, Beech

Georges Pelletier, Spiked Mirror bluish black Ceramic by Benjamin Pelletier 2026
Georges Pelletier, Spiked Mirror bluish black Ceramic by Benjamin Pelletier 2026

Georges Pelletier, Spiked Mirror bluish black Ceramic by Benjamin Pelletier 2026

By Benjamin Pelletier , Georges Pelletier

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Through this work of selection and production, he enables these works—long held as projects or rare pieces—to take on a fully realized form and a renewed presence today.

Category

2010s French Other Wall Mirrors

Materials

Ceramic

Beshir Long Runner, Dynamic and Collectible, Rare
Beshir Long Runner, Dynamic and Collectible, Rare

Beshir Long Runner, Dynamic and Collectible, Rare

Located in WYNNUM, QLD

The pieces are rare. Some mediocre production continued under the USSR in the mid 20th century which were crudely imitative of this distinct format ; these are without any antique or...

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Antique Early 19th Century Turkmen Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Porcelain de Paris Pair French Wedding Vases for Church
Porcelain de Paris Pair French Wedding Vases for Church

Porcelain de Paris Pair French Wedding Vases for Church

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in Prato, Tuscany

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Ultra Rare Scene Two Drum Tables From Henredon
Ultra Rare Scene Two Drum Tables From Henredon

Ultra Rare Scene Two Drum Tables From Henredon

By Henredon

Located in North Canton, OH

Condition Disclosure: Please understand nearly all of our inventory is comprised of rare to very rare vintage pieces. They are not new and will have some imperfections, it's part of ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Wild Rose by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 90 pieces Dinner
Wild Rose by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 90 pieces Dinner

Wild Rose by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 90 pieces Dinner

By Watson Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Superb Wild Rose by Watson, circa 1905, sterling silver Flatware set, 90 pieces. This rare Art Nouveau service displays fabulous crisp floral detailing.

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Porcelain De Paris Napoleon III Pair of French Hand Painted Vases
Porcelain De Paris Napoleon III Pair of French Hand Painted Vases

Porcelain De Paris Napoleon III Pair of French Hand Painted Vases

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in Prato, Tuscany

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Georges Pelletier, Table lamp, White ceramic by Benjamin Pelletier 2026
Georges Pelletier, Table lamp, White ceramic by Benjamin Pelletier 2026

Georges Pelletier, Table lamp, White ceramic by Benjamin Pelletier 2026

By Benjamin Pelletier , Georges Pelletier

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Through this work of selection and production, he enables these works—long held as projects or rare pieces—to take on a fully realized form and a renewed presence today.

Category

2010s French Other Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Set of 32 Chess Pieces, Design Enzo Bioli for Il Picchio, Italy, 1970s
Ceramic Set of 32 Chess Pieces, Design Enzo Bioli for Il Picchio, Italy, 1970s

Ceramic Set of 32 Chess Pieces, Design Enzo Bioli for Il Picchio, Italy, 1970s

By Enzo Bioli

Located in taranto, IT

Very rare set of 32 pieces in ceramic art, production "il picchio" from the 1970s based on a design by enzo bioli King, regina , knight and bishop have human (... and animal) face...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pierre Paulin Rare BLUB BLUB Seating Lounge 1972
Pierre Paulin Rare BLUB BLUB Seating Lounge 1972

Pierre Paulin Rare BLUB BLUB Seating Lounge 1972

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

It’s considerably rarer than Paulin’s production pieces for Artifort and was produced in much smaller numbers.

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass, Carbon Fiber

Sensational Rare Form Rectangular Italian Venetian Mirror
Sensational Rare Form Rectangular Italian Venetian Mirror

Sensational Rare Form Rectangular Italian Venetian Mirror

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Absolutely gorgeous glamorous Venetian mirror having a rare design with beveled etched pieces of mirror fitted into a rectangular form with lovely cartouche decoration and gilt wood ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

An Authentic EARLY MODERNIST Chair by ROBERT MALLET-STEVENS, TUBOR, France 1925
An Authentic EARLY MODERNIST Chair by ROBERT MALLET-STEVENS, TUBOR, France 1925

An Authentic EARLY MODERNIST Chair by ROBERT MALLET-STEVENS, TUBOR, France 1925

By Robert Mallet-Stevens

Located in PARIS, FR

We are presenting 2 rare pieces on sale one by one on 1stDibs : the earliest and rarely seen version of the iconic Tubor chair created by French Architect Robert Mallet-Stevens, cert...

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Vintage 1920s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

An Authentic EARLY MODERNIST Chair by ROBERT MALLET-STEVENS, TUBOR, France 1925
An Authentic EARLY MODERNIST Chair by ROBERT MALLET-STEVENS, TUBOR, France 1925

An Authentic EARLY MODERNIST Chair by ROBERT MALLET-STEVENS, TUBOR, France 1925

By Robert Mallet-Stevens

Located in PARIS, FR

We are presenting 2 rare pieces on sale one by one on 1stDibs : the earliest and rarely seen version of the iconic Tubor chair created by French Architect Robert Mallet-Stevens, cert...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Pair of 19th-Century Fire Dogs Featuring Seahorses
Rare Pair of 19th-Century Fire Dogs Featuring Seahorses

Rare Pair of 19th-Century Fire Dogs Featuring Seahorses

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Brussels, BE

Defined by their elegance, refinement, and high-quality execution, these fire dogs are rare antique decorative pieces, perfect for enhancing a fireplace of distinction or enriching a...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Bronze

Exceptional 18th C. Office Desk Center Table Console Hand Carved Wood & Stone CA
Exceptional 18th C. Office Desk Center Table Console Hand Carved Wood & Stone CA

Exceptional 18th C. Office Desk Center Table Console Hand Carved Wood & Stone CA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

I have some other high end chateau inventory and rare pieces of the periods as well . Antique Dealer Los Angeles West Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd .

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Antique Early 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-C Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-C Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-C Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

We also offer them in smaller sets. These are rare pieces. P! Galerie’s selection is mainly focused on rare French mid-century modern design artefacts by Pierre Jeanneret, Jean Prou...

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Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Georges Pelletier Sun Table Ceramic Lamp brown & gold by Benjamin Pelletier 2026
Georges Pelletier Sun Table Ceramic Lamp brown & gold by Benjamin Pelletier 2026

Georges Pelletier Sun Table Ceramic Lamp brown & gold by Benjamin Pelletier 2026

By Benjamin Pelletier , Georges Pelletier

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Through this work of selection and production, he enables these works—long held as projects or rare pieces—to take on a fully realized form and a renewed presence today.

Category

2010s French Other Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Fine Large Biedermeier Walnut Center Table. Vienna, c. 1830.
19th Century Fine Large Biedermeier Walnut Center Table. Vienna, c. 1830.

19th Century Fine Large Biedermeier Walnut Center Table. Vienna, c. 1830.

Located in Vienna, AT

Viennese Biedermeier is celebrated for its perfectly balanced proportions, refined simplicity, and extraordinary craftsmanship. These rare pieces have profoundly influenced modern de...

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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

Teal Trio Linear Bone Inlay Square Coffee Table, Nickel Base by House of Jai
Teal Trio Linear Bone Inlay Square Coffee Table, Nickel Base by House of Jai

Teal Trio Linear Bone Inlay Square Coffee Table, Nickel Base by House of Jai

Located in New York, NY

The Octave Coffee Table is one of those rare pieces whose design rewards inspection from every angle — and it is built with precisely that in mind.

Category

2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bone, Wood

Rare Pair of Side Chairs by Carlo Bugatti
Rare Pair of Side Chairs by Carlo Bugatti

Rare Pair of Side Chairs by Carlo Bugatti

By Carlo Bugatti

Located in Montreal, QC

Carlo Bugatti was a famous designer active at the turn of the century. His pieces are rare and highly prized. He was the father of Rembrandt Bugatti who was a renowned sculptor, his ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Georges Pelletier Sun Table Lamp bluish black & gold, by Benjamin Pelletier 2026
Georges Pelletier Sun Table Lamp bluish black & gold, by Benjamin Pelletier 2026

Georges Pelletier Sun Table Lamp bluish black & gold, by Benjamin Pelletier 2026

By Benjamin Pelletier , Georges Pelletier

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Through this work of selection and production, he enables these works—long held as projects or rare pieces—to take on a fully realized form and a renewed presence today.

Category

2010s French Other Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Georges Pelletier Sunshine Ceramic Wall lamp Sculpture Benjamin Pelletier 2026
Georges Pelletier Sunshine Ceramic Wall lamp Sculpture Benjamin Pelletier 2026

Georges Pelletier Sunshine Ceramic Wall lamp Sculpture Benjamin Pelletier 2026

By Benjamin Pelletier , Georges Pelletier

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Through this work of selection and production, he enables these works—long held as projects or rare pieces—to take on a fully realized form and a renewed presence today.

Category

2010s French Other Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of rare Wire Glove Stretchers, Europe, 1950s
Pair of rare Wire Glove Stretchers, Europe, 1950s

Pair of rare Wire Glove Stretchers, Europe, 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

An exceptional find for lovers of mid-century design and rare decorative utility pieces.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Historical Mem...

Materials

Wire

Georges Pelletier Sunshine Ceramic Wooden Wall Sculpture Benjamin Pelletier 2026
Georges Pelletier Sunshine Ceramic Wooden Wall Sculpture Benjamin Pelletier 2026

Georges Pelletier Sunshine Ceramic Wooden Wall Sculpture Benjamin Pelletier 2026

By Benjamin Pelletier , Georges Pelletier

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Through this work of selection and production, he enables these works—long held as projects or rare pieces—to take on a fully realized form and a renewed presence today.

Category

2010s French Other Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Plywood

Georges Pelletier electrified Ceramic 3 Flowers sconces by Benjamin Pelletier
Georges Pelletier electrified Ceramic 3 Flowers sconces by Benjamin Pelletier

Georges Pelletier electrified Ceramic 3 Flowers sconces by Benjamin Pelletier

By Georges Pelletier, Benjamin Pelletier

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Through this work of selection and production, he enables these works—long held as projects or rare pieces—to take on a fully realized form and a renewed presence today.

Category

2010s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Rare Inlaid Rosewood Dodecahedron Cane Walking Stick
Fine Rare Inlaid Rosewood Dodecahedron Cane Walking Stick

Fine Rare Inlaid Rosewood Dodecahedron Cane Walking Stick

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Dodecahedron canes are rare, crafted as conversation pieces and sometimes as emblems of intellectual, philosophical, or Masonic affiliation.

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Rosewood

Rare Commissioned Paavo Tynell Chandelier, Perforated Brass & Glass, Taito 1950s
Rare Commissioned Paavo Tynell Chandelier, Perforated Brass & Glass, Taito 1950s

Rare Commissioned Paavo Tynell Chandelier, Perforated Brass & Glass, Taito 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

His work gained international recognition in the postwar years, particularly in the United States, and today his rare and commissioned pieces are highly sought after by collectors wo...

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Eight Rare Jay Spectre Black Lacquer Dining Chairs
Eight Rare Jay Spectre Black Lacquer Dining Chairs

Eight Rare Jay Spectre Black Lacquer Dining Chairs

By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre

Located in Chicago, IL

More often found with limed white oak frames, the black lacquered finish was a rare option for limited pieces in the Spectre collection for Century Furniture.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Glass Wall Lamps, 1960s
Pair of Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Glass Wall Lamps, 1960s

Pair of Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Glass Wall Lamps, 1960s

By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

They are not only functional light sources but also powerful artistic statements—capturing the spirit of post-war design’s exploration of material honesty, expressive form, and archi...

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Antique Letterpress Cabinet, a Rare Treasure of Printing History, circa 1950
Antique Letterpress Cabinet, a Rare Treasure of Printing History, circa 1950

Antique Letterpress Cabinet, a Rare Treasure of Printing History, circa 1950

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Whether you're an aficionado of printing history, a lover of typography, or simply seeking a unique conversation piece, the antique letterpress cabinet with 700 wooden pieces is a ra...

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

15th Century Majapahit Terracotta Handmaiden Figure (Woman Holding Her Hair)
15th Century Majapahit Terracotta Handmaiden Figure (Woman Holding Her Hair)

15th Century Majapahit Terracotta Handmaiden Figure (Woman Holding Her Hair)

Located in Brescia, Brescia

Professor Vidale, an expert in archaeological research methodology and oriental archaeology, has led multiple expeditions across the Near East, Central Asia, and North Africa, and hi...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Javanese Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Georges Pelletier, 1966 Sun Ceramic Table Lamp, by Benjamin Pelletier 2026
Georges Pelletier, 1966 Sun Ceramic Table Lamp, by Benjamin Pelletier 2026

Georges Pelletier, 1966 Sun Ceramic Table Lamp, by Benjamin Pelletier 2026

By Benjamin Pelletier , Georges Pelletier

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Through this work of selection and production, he enables these works—long held as projects or rare pieces—to take on a fully realized form and a renewed presence today.

Category

2010s French Other Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Georges Pelletier, 1966 ceramic Sun Table Lamp by Benjamin Pelletier 2026
Georges Pelletier, 1966 ceramic Sun Table Lamp by Benjamin Pelletier 2026

Georges Pelletier, 1966 ceramic Sun Table Lamp by Benjamin Pelletier 2026

By Benjamin Pelletier , Georges Pelletier

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Through this work of selection and production, he enables these works—long held as projects or rare pieces—to take on a fully realized form and a renewed presence today.

Category

2010s French Other Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1850s Rare Faience Dinner Service "Chevreuse" by Jules Vieillard
1850s Rare Faience Dinner Service "Chevreuse" by Jules Vieillard

1850s Rare Faience Dinner Service "Chevreuse" by Jules Vieillard

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An exceptional rare dinner service of 92 pieces in fine French earthenware, made by the esteemed faience manufacturer Jules Vieillard of Bordeaux.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware, Faience

Very Unique Rare Organic Chandelier by René Roubíček, 1960s
Very Unique Rare Organic Chandelier by René Roubíček, 1960s

Very Unique Rare Organic Chandelier by René Roubíček, 1960s

By Rene Roubicek

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1960s, Czechoslovakia - Author: René Roubícek (most famous Czech designer) - Producer: Kamenický Šenov - Material: Brass (patina) and glass - Unique organic look - Absolutely ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare and Important Orientalist Console Table & Mirror by Carlo Bugatti
Rare and Important Orientalist Console Table & Mirror by Carlo Bugatti

Rare and Important Orientalist Console Table & Mirror by Carlo Bugatti

By Carlo Bugatti

Located in Montreal, QC

The upper part featuring an arched mirror plate flanked by a pair of turned metal decorated columns surmounted by a gallery top inset with bone and carved finials.The lower part of t...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Rare Japanese Porcelain Incense Burner with Inlays Makuzu Kozan
Rare Japanese Porcelain Incense Burner with Inlays Makuzu Kozan

Rare Japanese Porcelain Incense Burner with Inlays Makuzu Kozan

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

The Goryeo Caledon-inspired piece like this is rare among Makuzu Kozan's existing pieces. There is one such known piece (also a koro) with near identical decoration technique and mot...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Jerome Massier Rare Iridescent Pinecone Pattern Art Pottery Jug with Snake
Jerome Massier Rare Iridescent Pinecone Pattern Art Pottery Jug with Snake

Jerome Massier Rare Iridescent Pinecone Pattern Art Pottery Jug with Snake

By Jerome Massier Fils

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Jerome Massier was better known for his work in colored majolica pottery, and it is extremely rare to find pieces using lustre glazes which were created and more traditionally associ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Arthur Court Handcarved Folkart Rabbit Wall Hook Coat Holder
Rare Arthur Court Handcarved Folkart Rabbit Wall Hook Coat Holder

Rare Arthur Court Handcarved Folkart Rabbit Wall Hook Coat Holder

By Arthur Court

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Known for his intricate aluminum serve ware, his 1980s hand-carved wood pieces are rare and showcase his dedication to craftsmanship.

Category

Vintage 1980s Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Rare 1920s Charles Schneider Art Deco Glass Pitcher Ewer from France
Rare 1920s Charles Schneider Art Deco Glass Pitcher Ewer from France

Rare 1920s Charles Schneider Art Deco Glass Pitcher Ewer from France

By Charles Schneider

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Matte-finished Schneider pieces are considerably rarer than their polished counterparts.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass

Korean Ceramic Buncheong Ware Tea Bowl Early Joseon Dynasty
Korean Ceramic Buncheong Ware Tea Bowl Early Joseon Dynasty

Korean Ceramic Buncheong Ware Tea Bowl Early Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

Collectors cherish these rare pieces for their vitality and spontaneity often used them on important occasions of chado in Japan and passed down to generation.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Korean Archaistic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

VERY RARE armchair by Miroslav Navrátil for Zdeněk Plesník - 1940s
VERY RARE armchair by Miroslav Navrátil for Zdeněk Plesník - 1940s

VERY RARE armchair by Miroslav Navrátil for Zdeněk Plesník - 1940s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Praha, CZ

- Czechoslovakia, 1949 - Very rare - Only few pieces made - Completely original and well preserved condition - Published in books and found in museum in Brno.  

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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Rare Commissioned Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Table Lamp, Taito Oy, 1950s
Rare Commissioned Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Table Lamp, Taito Oy, 1950s

Rare Commissioned Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Table Lamp, Taito Oy, 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

His work features in major institutions such as the Finnish Parliament and the United Nations in New York, and today his rare and commissioned pieces are highly sought after worldwide.

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

George Smith "Justice" Armchair by Tom Dixon - In Grey Boucle Wool
George Smith "Justice" Armchair by Tom Dixon - In Grey Boucle Wool

George Smith "Justice" Armchair by Tom Dixon - In Grey Boucle Wool

Located in Barrowford, GB

Remarkably, this is one of 20 Justice Chairs i acquired directly from the archive of the George Smith Factory in Cramlington (and could not be more-excited to have been able to sourc...

Category

2010s Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Stylish Rare Set of Vintage Swedish Stainless Steel Brass & Wood Flatware
Stylish Rare Set of Vintage Swedish Stainless Steel Brass & Wood Flatware

Stylish Rare Set of Vintage Swedish Stainless Steel Brass & Wood Flatware

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Total of barely used 100 pieces of rare Swedish mixed material flatware, having a stylish combination of stainless steel, brass and wood. 20 dinner forks 7.5 h 20 salad forks 6.5 h 2...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Organic Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

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Rare Pieces For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much are Rare Pieces?

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