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Retro Metal Nutcrackers

MCM Teak & Metal Nutcracker by Sowe Konst
By Sowe Konst
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM teak & metal nutcracker by Sowe Konst of Sweden, circa 1960s. Nutcracker is in fair vintage
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Metal

MCM Teak & Metal Nutcracker by Sowe Konst
By Sowe Konst
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM teak & metal nutcracker by Sowe Konst of Sweden, circa 1960s. Nutcracker is in good vintage
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Metal

1960s Modern Teakwood Metal Nutcracker by Söwe Konst Sweden
By Sowe Konst
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modern Teakwood Metal Nutcracker by Söwe Konst Sweden 11 x 5.5 x 1 Stamped Sowe Sweden
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Metal

Antique Vintage Metal French Crocodile Shaped Nutcracker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique vintage traditional nutcracker. In a crocodile shape. Made by unknown manufacturer in
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Metal

Retro Vintage Metal French Crocodile Shaped Nutcracker
Antique Vintage Metal French Crocodile Shaped Nutcracker
No Reserve
H 1.58 in W 7.88 in D 1.58 in
Faux Bamboo Nutcracker
Located in New York, NY
Faux bamboo nutcracker. Italian midcentury gilt metal and steel nutcracker with sculptural gold
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Metal, Steel

Retro Faux Bamboo Nutcracker
Faux Bamboo Nutcracker
H 7.5 in W 1.25 in D 0.5 in
Nutcracker Vienna Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Nutcracker Vienna Around 1950s Original condition
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Metal, Nickel

Retro Nutcracker Vienna Around 1950s
Nutcracker Vienna Around 1950s
H 6.7 in W 2.37 in D 0.79 in
Nutcracker with Bamboo Handle Vienna, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Nutcracker with bamboo handle vienna circa 1950s (Nickel-Plated). Original condition.       
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Metal, Nickel

1960s Modern Bar Tool Nutcracker Fat Teak Wood Handle
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Modern Bar Tool Nutcracker Fat Teak Wood Handle 1.63 w x 6.13 tall x 1.25 d Preowned
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Metal

1960s Modernist Design Elegant Wood Nut Bowl + Nutcracker USA Patent
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Nut Bowl 1960s Modernist Designed Elegant Cherry Wood Nut Bowl with built in nutcracker Fabulous
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Metal

14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Nutcracker Holiday Charm or Pendant
Located in Guilford, CT
14k Yellow Gold Vintage Nutcracker 3D Holiday Charm or Pendant Condition: Excellent Condition
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Textile

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By Sigvard NIlsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bench/table designed by Sigvard Nilsson for Söwe-Konst, Sweden, 1970s. Elm. Dimensions: L: 137 cm/ 54" D: 70 cm/ 27 1/2" H: 48 cm/ 18 7/8"
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Elm

Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Jardinière
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Bronze

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Located in Baton Rouge, LA
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19th Century English Georgian Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Metal, Brass

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1930s Unknown Art Deco Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Glass, Mahogany

The Gardens of Bunny Mellon Book by Linda Jane Holden
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21st Century and Contemporary Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Porcelain

Good Size Antique Gothic Revival Hand Painted & Stain Leaded Glass Firescreen
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning antique work-of-art-firescreen with (arch) angels in great colors. This all handcrafted firescreen from the early 1900s definitely is a one of a kind antique. Especially in...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Handsome Jacques Adnet Style Vintage Leather & Brass Ice Bucket - MCM Barware
By Jacques Adnet
Located in St. Louis, MO
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Mid-Century Modern Lucite Ice Bucket
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century modern lucite ice bucket, circa 1980s. This piece is in great vintage condition and measures 8"D x 8.5"H; a glamorous addition to your MCM bar! #3558
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Lucite

Midcentury teak "Nut cache" bowl by Sigvard Nilsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Sowe Konst, Sigvard NIlsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely teak “nut cache” bowl by Sigvard Nilsson, in a smooth round form with an oval opening. Very decorative and sculptural, beautiful woodgrain.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Teak

Midcentury wenge "Nut cache" bowl by Sigvard Nilsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Sowe Konst, Sigvard NIlsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking wenge “nut cache” bowl by Sigvard Nilsson, in a convex, smooth round form with an oval opening. Very decorative and sculptural.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Teak

Pretty Things The Last Generation of American Burlesque Queens by Liz Goldwyn
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pretty Things The Last Generation of American Burlesque Queens by Liz Goldwyn. 2006 SIGNED 1st Edition; signed by Author Liz Goldwyn with sweet inscription boldly in silver marker. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Sigvard Nilsson, Small Bowl, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
By Sigvard NIlsson
Located in High Point, NC
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Teak

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SK Sowe Sweden Teak Nutcracker
By SOWE, Sowe Konst
Located in Garnerville, NY
Signed Sowe, Sweden teak and metal oversized nutcracker, circa 1960. Very good condition
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Metal

Retro SK Sowe Sweden Teak Nutcracker
SK Sowe Sweden Teak Nutcracker
H 11 in W 5.5 in D 0.75 in
Italian Design nutcracker by Poalo Salvi, 1970
By Paolo Salvi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Design nutcracker Designer: Paolo Salvi  Signature / Marks: Marks B, vase and hand. Style
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Metal

Gucci Vintage Hoof Nail Nutcracker, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Munich, DE
Gucci vintage nutcracker in silver plated metal in style of a hoof nail with original box. Signed
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Chrome

Gucci Vintage Hoof Nail Nutcracker, 1970s
Gucci Vintage Hoof Nail Nutcracker, 1970s
H 1.19 in W 6.5 in D 2.56 in
Set of Teak and Steel Nutcrackers by Digsmed, Denmark, 1970s
By Digsmed
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Set of nutcrackers from the 1970s by Digsmed, Denmark. Made from solid Teak with metal teeth
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Teak

Iridium Ballet Chairs by Jordan Mozer, Set of 6
By Jordan Mozer
Located in Las Vegas, NV
to accompany Clara in her Nutcracker dream, and was influenced by Goethe’s Romantic notion that
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Late 20th Century Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Aluminum

1960s Scandinavian Modern Teak Nutcracker and Bowl by Rainbow Wood
By Martin Åberg, Servex 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in teak veneer. Designed by Martin Åberg as a nut bowl with nutcracker, this teak receptacle has a
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Mid-20th Century Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Metal

Vintage Pair of German Nutcracker Barstools by Volkmar Matthes
By Volkmar Matthes
Located in San Diego, CA
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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1960s Modernist Patent Design Elegant Wood Nut Bowl with Built in Nutcracker USA
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chula Vista, CA
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Metal

Aldo Tura 1960s Vintage Midcentury Nut Bowl and Crackers Green Italian Goatskin
By Aldo Tura
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Midcentury Italian 1960s nut bowl with original nutcrackers by Aldo Tura, Milan. Signed with
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Metal

White and Silver Ballerina or Wedding Dress with Removable Red Trim – XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
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1950s Unknown Retro Metal Nutcrackers

Metal Retriever Nutcracker
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Retriever Nutcracker on Base 11"W x 6"H x 3.5"D
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1950s American Retro Metal Nutcrackers

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Metal

Metal Retriever Nutcracker
Metal Retriever Nutcracker
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Retro Metal Nutcrackers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of retro metal nutcrackers for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and hardwood, all retro metal nutcrackers available were constructed with great care. Retro metal nutcrackers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Retro metal nutcrackers are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Söwe Konst, Flemming Digsmed and Gucci each produced beautiful retro metal nutcrackers that are worth considering.

How Much are Retro Metal Nutcrackers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $390, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $22,400 highest priced.

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