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Rare Late 19th Century Dressing Gilt Bronze Mounted Dressing Table
Rare Late 19th Century Dressing Gilt Bronze Mounted Dressing Table

Rare Late 19th Century Dressing Gilt Bronze Mounted Dressing Table

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Rare Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Dressing Table The top lifts to reveal

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Dressers

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Italian Renaissance Wedding Cassone
Italian Renaissance Wedding Cassone

Italian Renaissance Wedding Cassone

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

among the rare pieces of furniture from the Northern Italy of 15th century.  

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Rare Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase by Pierluigi Spadolini, 1970s
Rare Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase by Pierluigi Spadolini, 1970s

Rare Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase by Pierluigi Spadolini, 1970s

By Pierluigi Spadolini

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

RARE Pierluigi Spadolini was a renowned Italian architect and designer, known for his contributions

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rare Janus Cabinet in the Style of Greene & Greene
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rare Janus Cabinet in the Style of Greene & Greene

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rare Janus Cabinet in the Style of Greene & Greene

By Edward Wormley

Located in St. Louis, MO

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rare Janus cabinet, model 5811 This Janus collection piece is highly

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Rare Golden Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Secretary Cabinet 1970s
Rare Golden Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Secretary Cabinet 1970s

Rare Golden Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Secretary Cabinet 1970s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Paris, IDF

An exciting example of French design firm Maison Jansen’s commissioned pieces. This secretary

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Rare Mid-Century Alpine Solid Wood Modular Bookcase - France - circa 1950s
Rare Mid-Century Alpine Solid Wood Modular Bookcase - France - circa 1950s

Rare Mid-Century Alpine Solid Wood Modular Bookcase - France - circa 1950s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

modernist simplicity, making it both highly functional and visually striking. A rare find that adds warmth

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Rare Brazil Colonial 18th Century Armoire / Wardrobe
Rare Brazil Colonial 18th Century Armoire / Wardrobe

Rare Brazil Colonial 18th Century Armoire / Wardrobe

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

This magnificent late 18th-century Brazilian armoire is a perfect piece for clothing storage, reflecting the timeless elegance of colonial craftsmanship. Constructed from solid wood,...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Brazilian Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Rare Pair of 19th Century Marquetry Display Cabinets in the Louis XVI Style
Rare Pair of 19th Century Marquetry Display Cabinets in the Louis XVI Style

Rare Pair of 19th Century Marquetry Display Cabinets in the Louis XVI Style

By E. Kahn

Located in London, GB

A pair of Marquetry display cabinets in the transitional manner By Edmund Kahn of London & Paris Constructed from kingwood, with tulipwood, bois satiné and harewood inlays; f...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

André Sornay Rare Sideboard with Double-Sliding Doors in Blue and Black
André Sornay Rare Sideboard with Double-Sliding Doors in Blue and Black

André Sornay Rare Sideboard with Double-Sliding Doors in Blue and Black

Located in Waalwijk, NL

André Sornay, sideboard, teak, lacquered wood, France, 1950s/1960s This rare cabinet is exemplary

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Teak

RARE Noritake Art Deco 4 Piece Set
RARE Noritake Art Deco 4 Piece Set

RARE Noritake Art Deco 4 Piece Set

By Noritake

Located in Dallas, TX

in CLASSIC Deco style. From circa 1930 these pieces are in the classic Art Deco style with gorgeous

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Untouched Antique Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet
Rare Untouched Antique Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet

Rare Untouched Antique Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet

Located in Kramfors, SE

Rare untouched corner cabinet from Sweden in gustavian style. This antique corner cabinet is from

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Extremely Rare Antique Regency Period Campaign Chest with Desk
Extremely Rare Antique Regency Period Campaign Chest with Desk

Extremely Rare Antique Regency Period Campaign Chest with Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

This campaign chest/desk is quite a find. Fanciers of this type of dual purpose antique will not be disappointed in this piece!  

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Wood

Rare Mid Century Modern Danish rosewood Sideboard with drawers, 1950s
Rare Mid Century Modern Danish rosewood Sideboard with drawers, 1950s

Rare Mid Century Modern Danish rosewood Sideboard with drawers, 1950s

By Vintage Specialties

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Rare Mid Century Modern Danish Rosewood /Teak Sideboard 1950s Design year: 1950s Dimensions: 46

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Rare shelf / bookcase by Wolfgang Laubersheimer for the Pentagon Group, 1984
Rare shelf / bookcase by Wolfgang Laubersheimer for the Pentagon Group, 1984

Rare shelf / bookcase by Wolfgang Laubersheimer for the Pentagon Group, 1984

By Pentagon Group, Wolfgang Laubersheimer

Located in Antwerp, BE

/ bookcase is a rare example of the radical and experimental spirit that defined Germany’s postmodern design

Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Rare Midcentury Serving Cart in Mahogany Wood
Rare Midcentury Serving Cart in Mahogany Wood

Rare Midcentury Serving Cart in Mahogany Wood

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this rare midcentury serving cart in mahogany wood, circa 1960. Three levels in solid

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Mahogany

Gustavian Style RARE Butlers Desk
Gustavian Style RARE Butlers Desk

Gustavian Style RARE Butlers Desk

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a very unique Gustavian style 3 drawer Butlers Desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Rare Glass and Brass Wall Shelf System, Ahti Taskinen, 1960/1970s
Rare Glass and Brass Wall Shelf System, Ahti Taskinen, 1960/1970s

Rare Glass and Brass Wall Shelf System, Ahti Taskinen, 1960/1970s

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Rare glass and brass wall shelf system, designed by Ahti Taskinen, 1960/1970s. Brass frame, glass

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Rare Tommi Parzinger Brass Nut Bowl, Serving Piece
Rare Tommi Parzinger Brass Nut Bowl, Serving Piece

Rare Tommi Parzinger Brass Nut Bowl, Serving Piece

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

Rarely seen exquisite solid brass serving piece, nut bowl with splayed engraved feet. Signed

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Rare Louis XV  French 18th C, Desk "Bureau De Pente" .
Rare Louis XV  French 18th C, Desk "Bureau De Pente" .

Rare Louis XV French 18th C, Desk "Bureau De Pente" .

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Just in, this French Louis XV Slope Desk "Bureau De Pente" ,in natural Yellow Birch, . This French Provençal desk, also called Secretaire Abattant or fall front desk, is from the Lo...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Desks

Materials

Wood

Rare Freestanding Bookcase in Mahogany by Josef Frank, 1940's
Rare Freestanding Bookcase in Mahogany by Josef Frank, 1940's

Rare Freestanding Bookcase in Mahogany by Josef Frank, 1940's

By Josef Frank

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare Freestanding Bookcase in Mahogany by Josef Frank, 1940's Additional Information: Material

Category

20th Century Swedish Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

A Regency Mahogany Linen Press Of Rare Smaller Proportions
A Regency Mahogany Linen Press Of Rare Smaller Proportions

A Regency Mahogany Linen Press Of Rare Smaller Proportions

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and scarce Regency Mahogany Linen Press in rare, smaller proportions. A piece I

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Linen Presses

Materials

Brass

Rare Highboy Secretary by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Rare Highboy Secretary by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb

Rare Highboy Secretary by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb

By John Widdicomb, Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elevate your home office or study with this monumental secretary cabinet conceived by iconic British-American architect T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings (b. 1903-1976) for his legendary mid-ce...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Brass

1960s Rare Kai Winding Chest of Drawers or Sideboard, Restored
1960s Rare Kai Winding Chest of Drawers or Sideboard, Restored

1960s Rare Kai Winding Chest of Drawers or Sideboard, Restored

By Kai Winding

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Denmark - Carefully refurbished

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

A Very Rare Pair of 19th Century Bookcases with Ormolu Mounts
A Very Rare Pair of 19th Century Bookcases with Ormolu Mounts

A Very Rare Pair of 19th Century Bookcases with Ormolu Mounts

Located in Dublin, IE

A very rare pair of 19th Century well figured walnut bookcases of exceptional quality, finely hand

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Ormolu

Black, Starr & Frost Rare Sterling Silver & Wood Book Holder Shelf
Black, Starr & Frost Rare Sterling Silver & Wood Book Holder Shelf

Black, Starr & Frost Rare Sterling Silver & Wood Book Holder Shelf

By Black, Starr & Frost

Located in New York, NY

Rare Black, Starr & Frost sterling silver and mahogany wood bookshelf or holder, with an adjustable

Category

Early 20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare 20th Century Mahogany Dressing Table with Electrical Lights
Rare 20th Century Mahogany Dressing Table with Electrical Lights

Rare 20th Century Mahogany Dressing Table with Electrical Lights

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in London, GB

A remarkable ladies dressing table made by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. of London for his Highness Nawab Sir Sadiq Mohammed Khan Abbasi the V of Bahawalpur. Constructed in maho...

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Ormolu

Rare Modern Italian G.C Columbo Desk with Chair
Rare Modern Italian G.C Columbo Desk with Chair

Rare Modern Italian G.C Columbo Desk with Chair

By Tonon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An elegant contemporary modern desk with a black lacquer finish and burl drawer fronts. This ultra-sleek Italian desk has four drawers ensuring plenty of room for storage and workspa...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Burl, Lacquer

Rare Large circa 1900 Military Campaign Chest Trunk Zinc Lined for Champagne Etc
Rare Large circa 1900 Military Campaign Chest Trunk Zinc Lined for Champagne Etc

Rare Large circa 1900 Military Campaign Chest Trunk Zinc Lined for Champagne Etc

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this very large full sized Military Campaign zinc lined chest or trunk with original locks and key designed as a wine / champaign cooler dating to the late ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Campaign Cabinets

Materials

Zinc

Rare John Keal Buffet or Credenza for Brown Saltman
Rare John Keal Buffet or Credenza for Brown Saltman

Rare John Keal Buffet or Credenza for Brown Saltman

By John Keal

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This Mid-Century Modern buffet or credenza by John Keal for Brown Saltman features three storage drawers and a cabinet behind a pair of double doors. The unit rests on a sculptured l...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Rare Coat Stand Wardrobe by Corneau Charleville
Rare Coat Stand Wardrobe by Corneau Charleville

Rare Coat Stand Wardrobe by Corneau Charleville

By Alfred Corneau

Located in Vienna, AT

Very rare cast iron, screwed in several parts, with rotatably mounted mirror, seven hooks and

Category

Antique 1870s French Regency Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Rare English "Adam" Influenced Hepplewhite Style Carved Mahogany Cylinder Desk
Rare English "Adam" Influenced Hepplewhite Style Carved Mahogany Cylinder Desk

Rare English "Adam" Influenced Hepplewhite Style Carved Mahogany Cylinder Desk

By Robert Adam

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

fretwork and carved mahogany details. A couple of small pieces of carved detail (illustrated) are missing

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Baize, Mahogany

A Rare And Extraordinary English Oak Spice Chest C. 1700
A Rare And Extraordinary English Oak Spice Chest C. 1700

A Rare And Extraordinary English Oak Spice Chest C. 1700

Located in Bridgeport, CT

a British Antiques Dealer Roy Barton of Codmore Hill, Sussex stating: “ Rare Oak Spice Cabinet (c

Category

Antique 18th Century English Gothic Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Iron

A fine and rare pair of 19th c French Louis XVI satinwood and marquetry cabinets
A fine and rare pair of 19th c French Louis XVI satinwood and marquetry cabinets

A fine and rare pair of 19th c French Louis XVI satinwood and marquetry cabinets

Located in Dallas, TX

A very fine pair of French 19th century Louis XVI satinwood marble top demilunes with fine gilt bronze mounts. Marquetry inlay in various woods on the center doors . Parquetry panels...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare 1920's English Art Deco Curved Secretaire Desk Bureau in Oak
Rare 1920's English Art Deco Curved Secretaire Desk Bureau in Oak

Rare 1920's English Art Deco Curved Secretaire Desk Bureau in Oak

Located in Leicester, GB

1920's bureaux with a host of three drawers with wooden handles. The desk can be closed with an attractive rounded lid. The desk area is lined with leather and has a tiny drawer for ...

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Rare Bar Cabinet
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Rare Bar Cabinet

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Rare Bar Cabinet

By Vittorio Valabrega

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, bar cabinet, beech, laminated wood, Italy, 1930s A bar cabinet by the Italian artist and designer Ernesto Valabrega from the 1930s. ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Wood, Beech

Rare & Impressive 17th Century Painted Italian Credenza, Monumental Size
Rare & Impressive 17th Century Painted Italian Credenza, Monumental Size

Rare & Impressive 17th Century Painted Italian Credenza, Monumental Size

Located in Nashville, TN

Incredible 17th century painted (original paint) Italian credenza with marbleized drawers concealed behind the four doors of the serpentine shaped facade. Hardware is original.

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Rare "Seven" Credenza by Luigi Saccardo for Gasparello, Italy, 1970s
Rare "Seven" Credenza by Luigi Saccardo for Gasparello, Italy, 1970s

Rare "Seven" Credenza by Luigi Saccardo for Gasparello, Italy, 1970s

By Gasparello Arredamento Contemporaneo, Luigi Saccardo

Located in Milan, IT

Rare "Seven" credenza by Luigi Saccardo for Gasparello. Capable totemic unit with chest of drawers

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Modern Candlesticks, Carl-Einar Borgström for Ystad Metall
Pair of Swedish Modern Candlesticks, Carl-Einar Borgström for Ystad Metall

Pair of Swedish Modern Candlesticks, Carl-Einar Borgström for Ystad Metall

By Ystad-Metall, Carl-Einar Borgstrom

Located in Stockholm, SE

, Ystad Metall. Fantastic and rare pieces from the golden era of Swedish Grace.  

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of 18th Century Italian Double Dome Bureau Bookcases, circa 1760
Rare Pair of 18th Century Italian Double Dome Bureau Bookcases, circa 1760

Rare Pair of 18th Century Italian Double Dome Bureau Bookcases, circa 1760

Located in Brighton, Sussex

This exceptional pair of 18th-century Italian burr walnut double dome bureau bookcases exemplifies the artistry of the period. Each piece features striking canted corners and is crow...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Important and Rare Joseph Bertin - Milan - Ebene Desk 19th Century
Important and Rare Joseph Bertin - Milan - Ebene Desk 19th Century

Important and Rare Joseph Bertin - Milan - Ebene Desk 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Joseph Bertin - Milan - Ebene Desk 19th Century Magnificent ebene desk by the cabinetmaker Joseph Bertin from the 19th century with the manufacturer's signature and stamp. This des...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Desks

Materials

Wood

Rare 1960/70s Mid-Century teak G Plan Fresco sideboard by V B Wilkins
Rare 1960/70s Mid-Century teak G Plan Fresco sideboard by V B Wilkins

Rare 1960/70s Mid-Century teak G Plan Fresco sideboard by V B Wilkins

By G Plan Furniture

Located in London, GB

detailing, this rare model has a far more restrained design. The designers a deliberately minimal

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Tommi Parzinger, Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Burl, Rare Sideboard, USA, 1960s
Tommi Parzinger, Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Burl, Rare Sideboard, USA, 1960s

Tommi Parzinger, Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Burl, Rare Sideboard, USA, 1960s

By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals

Located in Stamford, CT

Tommi Parzinger, Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Burl, Rare Sideboard, USA, 1960s Unique sideboard

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Rare Mid century Corner  German bar/ sideboard, 1950s
Rare Mid century Corner  German bar/ sideboard, 1950s

Rare Mid century Corner German bar/ sideboard, 1950s

By Vintage Specialties

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Rare Mid century Corner German bar/ sideboard, 1950s Beautiful Corner Bar from the 1950s with

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Rare executive cabinet by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1960s
Rare executive cabinet by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1960s

Rare executive cabinet by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1960s

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Antwerpen, VAN

This small vintage credenza was designed by Florence Knoll in the 1960s for Knoll International. It features a sleek design with black ebonized wood and a Carrara marble top, exempli...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Credenzas

Materials

Carrara Marble, Aluminum

Rare Large 19th Century French Porcelain Duck Tureen
Rare Large 19th Century French Porcelain Duck Tureen

Rare Large 19th Century French Porcelain Duck Tureen

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Large 19th century French porcelain duck tureen.

Category

Antique 1890s French Country Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Postmodern Rare Iron Rest Designed by Michael Graves
Postmodern Rare Iron Rest Designed by Michael Graves

Postmodern Rare Iron Rest Designed by Michael Graves

By Michael Graves (b.1934)

Located in San Diego, CA

on the bottom to attache it to the iron board great design and rare piece.

Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Linen Presses

Materials

Metal

Rare Desk, c. 1950 .Historical piece. 69 x 130 x 82 cm
Rare Desk, c. 1950 .Historical piece. 69 x 130 x 82 cm

Rare Desk, c. 1950 .Historical piece. 69 x 130 x 82 cm

Located in PARIS, FR

Atelier Glebo Rare Bureau / Desk, c. 1950 Historical piece Bois pin massif, Bois Pau Marfim et

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Rare & Collectable Germain Landrin circa 1750 French Marble Kingwood Sideboard
Rare & Collectable Germain Landrin circa 1750 French Marble Kingwood Sideboard

Rare & Collectable Germain Landrin circa 1750 French Marble Kingwood Sideboard

By Germain Landrin

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

museum quality find, exceptionally rare and highly decorative, the marble top has a finish the likes of

Category

Antique 1750s French Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Marble

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