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Kay Bojesen and Jorgen Bloch Lion in Natural Rope, Denmark 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare example of the Danish toy-design-master Kay Bojesen work. This lion in braided natural rope
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Rope

Vintage Lion in Natural Rope by Kay Bojesen & Jorgen Bloch, Denmark, 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare example of the Danish toy-design-master Kay Bojesen work. This lion in braided natural rope
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Rope

Theodore Alexander Style Bronze Lions Leather Rope & Tassel Side Drink Table
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Theodore Alexander Style Bronze Legs, Lion
Category

Vintage 1980s Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

18K Gold Double Headed Lion & Multi Rope Chain Bracelet with Rubies & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
- Width: 6.7mm per rope chain, 18.3mm circle center, 23mm lion head ▶ Emerald Details: - Stone type
Category

2010s African Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

English Brass Flanking Lion Coat of Arms Fire Place Tools on Rope Stand, C. 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
English brass flanking lion coat of arms fire place tools with a spiral urn bulbous finial
Category

Antique 1840s English William IV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron

Jeweled Lion Head Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
faceted crystals. The lions eyes of jets elaborately prong set. Necklace of rope gilt chain. Excellent
Category

Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Mid-Century Modern Movable Elephant Made of Rope and Iron Wire by Jørgen Bloch
By Jorgen Bloch
Located in Doornspijk, NL
figurines of knotted rope. Just think of his famous lion... His work also reminds us of the work of Kaj
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wire

Vintage Lion Mosaic and Brass Drum Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
. The standing lion is encircled by a classical rope pattern. The tile colors are charcoal grey, grey
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Large Antique Sterling Silver Edwardian Serving Tray with Stylized Rope Border
By Henry Atkin
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
sterling silver and weighs in excess of four kilograms. The tray is done with a stylized rope border and
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Regency Style Lion Silver Plate Sconces Stamped Gebelein, Boston
By George Gebelein
Located in Charleston, SC
backplate trimmed with a roped edged border and centered with a Regal Lion Mask. The Silver Plate Sconces
Category

Early 20th Century American Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Mack, Williams and Gibton Mahogany Sideboard with Lion Monopodium Legs
Located in New York, NY
inverted-pyramid leg and lion's paw foot. Ornamented with a rope-twist carved border and line inlay
Category

Antique 1820s Irish Regency Sideboards

Materials

Brass

English Sterling Silver Floral Scroll Engraved Rope Twist Bangle Bracelet 1960s
Located in London, GB
Wonderful sterling silver floral and scroll engraved bangle bracelet with a rope twist edging and a
Category

Vintage 1960s English Bangles

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Circular French Brass Jardiniere with Lions and Paw Feet
Located in Dallas, TX
beading, were hammered in repousse on the main body. A pair of lion mascaron mounts with twisted rope
Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Boucheron Lion Door Knocker Cufflinks Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
woven rope which fits to a hook on the back of the lion – this is how the cufflinks are fastened to the
Category

1990s Unknown Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid Mahogany Carved Twisted Rope Style Legs Gilt Cast Iron Ball & Claw Table
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Mahogany Carved Twisted Rope Style Legs Gilt Cast Iron Ball & Claw Leg with Lions Two Tier
Category

20th Century American Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Gold

18th Century Lion Torch Wall Lamp in Gilted Bronze 24K patina
By OMBRES ET FACETTES
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Splendid pair of torch in gilded bronze patinated 24K. The wall support is a lion head biting a
Category

Antique 18th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Gold

Antique Reed & Barton Silver Plated Tureen with Lion Head Mounts & Medallions
By Reed & Barton
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
with stylized rope handles and lion head mounts. The sides are decorated with engraved scrollwork to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Timmy Woods Beverly Hills Carved Wood Artisan Lion Shoulder Bag c 1990s
Located in University City, MO
Timmy Wood's Beverly Hills carved wood artisan lion head shoulder bag The hand-carved wood lion
Category

1990s Philippine Novelty Bags

Late Victorian Painted Reverse Carved Rock Crystal 14 Karat Gold Lion Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
within a twisted rope surround Reverse carved intaglio depicts a roaring lion, hand-painted with reddish
Category

Antique 1860s Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique English Willian IV Flamed Mahogany Wine Cooler with Lion Head Handles
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
IV style. The cabinet is done in flamed mahogany with rope motif border decoration on the raised top
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Wine Coolers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Maitland Smith Louis XVI Iron & Stone Lion Console Sofa Entry Table 79"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
by a trestle base with rope twist design and central finial. The upper frieze is pierced scrolling
Category

Late 20th Century Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Stone, Iron

Antique Art Deco English Solid Brass Ice Bucket with Figural Rearing Lion Finial
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
composed of solid brass with some accenting engraving on the front and a rope styled patterning on the
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

"Lion and Bull, " Art Deco-Medieval Decorative Painting in Greys and Burnt Sienna
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, on one length of cloth, is in two parts -- one portion depicts a bull being attached by a lion, the
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings

Pair of Faux Drum Tables
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of realistic faux drum stands crafted in wood and rope raised on drum stick legs and turned
Category

20th Century English Campaign End Tables

Materials

Rope

Pair of Faux Drum Tables
Pair of Faux Drum Tables
H 30.5 in Dm 23 in
Swedish Neoclassical Style Parcel Gilt Settee
Located in Bradenton, FL
back with gilt lion's head corners. Features twisted rope gilt trim on arms and across back and across
Category

20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Settees

Materials

Textile, Giltwood

2 Vintage Henredon Empire Ebonized 3 Tier Pedestal Table Sculpture Plant Stand
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
featuring Empire styling with brass gold lion head rope tassel accents over flared legs leading to Greek key
Category

Late 20th Century Empire Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Antique French Renaissance Figural Carved Walnut Marble Top Server Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
carved pediment having central cartouche and flanking lion heads over backsplash with central beveled
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Antique Tiffin Box, English, Silver Plated, Tea Caddy, Edwardian, Circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
interior Braided rope effect accentuates the lid edge and footer Engraved to base 'Silver on Copper' with
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Alexander the Great Coin Silver/18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Great depicts the Greek mythical hero Hercules wearing a lion skin cape. Mythologically, Hercules
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Philadelphia Neoclassical Empire Sofa, Attributable to Joseph Barry, circa 1830
By Joseph Barry
Located in Miami, FL
, double-arched pediment top on back crest rail with a carved fan flanked by rope carving over each of two
Category

Antique 1830s American American Classical Sofas

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Ebonized and Parcel-Gilt Red Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
red-striped upholstered backs and seas with scalloped rope trim, the arms topped with carved Egyptian
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Fabric, Upholstery

Antique 1760s Georgian Pair of Sterling Silver Tapersticks (1769)
By Elizabeth Cooke
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
plain cylindrical capitals are encircled with bands of rope twist and tooled decoration. The upper
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Neoclassical Style X-Form Walnut Benches Stools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
tops and ending with lions paw feet. The seats are 20.5 inches high and upholstered with a silk style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

English Regency Brass Pierced Gallery Fire Fender. Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Regency brass fire fender with pierced floral gallery, hand chase bossing, rope motif, and
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Fireplaces and Mantels

Silver and Glass Double Inkwell & Tray by Parsons Brothers for Tessier London
By Tessier, London 1
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
underneath. The glass inkwells are removable and are topped with round silver caps with rope detail that open
Category

20th Century English Elizabethan Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Unusual Pair of Ormolu Mounted Harp Flower Epergnes
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine pair of flower epergnes on swirl rib base supporting a rope twist harp mounted with ormolu
Category

Antique Early 1800s Vases

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Birks Large Silver Plated Rectangular Serving Tray with Floral Engraving
By Henry Birks
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
rectangular in shape with a rope styled edge and handles and the surface of the tray is ornately engraved with
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Superb Venetian Multicolor Murano Glass Mirror
Located in Rome, IT
by a lion figure symbol of Venice. Along the edges of the frame are colorful glass rope accents and
Category

1990s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Blown Glass

Superb Venetian Multicolor Murano Glass Mirror
Superb Venetian Multicolor Murano Glass Mirror
H 61.03 in W 41.34 in D 3.94 in
1970s Chanel Creations Black Silk Micro Pleated Shirt Dress
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
white cotton Peter Pan neckline and cuffs. Black and bronze tone lions head small buttons and twisted
Category

1970s French Day Dresses

Georgian White Oak Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
rope-carved molding, a crosshatch carved frieze, carved acanthus knees on cabriole legs and carved lion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Georgian White Oak Console Table
Georgian White Oak Console Table
H 34.63 in W 78 in D 28 in
English Brass Engraved Phoenix and Pierced Gallery Fire Place Fender, Circa 1750
Located in Hollywood, SC
, flanking engraved spread wing phoenix birds, decorative rope columns, floral hand chasing, molded edge base
Category

Antique 1750s English George II Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Chanel Creations 1970s Cream Jacket
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A 1970s Chanel jacket in cream tweed, with a rope inspired detail along the collar, hems, cuffs and
Category

20th Century French Jackets

Rare Antique Silver Plated Kettle-Drum Tea Set
Located in London, GB
, milk jug and sugar bowl, all authentically modelled as military kettle drums with applied rope-effect
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Antique English Silver Plated Bottle Coasters with Turned Wooden Inserts
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
silver plate with deep ribbed sides and a stylized rope around the rim with stylized leave accents with
Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Italian Silver Tea Tray
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ornamented with fine and impressive applied rope twist decoration to the rim. The tray is fitted with a
Category

Antique Early 1800s Italian Tableware

Materials

Silver

Antique Italian Silver Tea Tray
Antique Italian Silver Tea Tray
H 3.1 in W 15.2 in D 23.8 in
John Winter & Co. 1806 Antique Sterling Silver Basket
By John Winter & Co 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
design to the handpiece. This Georgian basket is fitted with a fine and impressive hallmarked rope twist
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Decorative Baskets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Birks Silver Plated Rectangular Serving Tray with Floral Engraving
By Henry Birks
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
rectangular in shape with a rope styled edge and handles. The surface of the tray is ornately engraved with a
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Garland Collection Diamond and Gold Leo Zodiac Medallion
Located in New York, NY
York City by our team of master jewelers. A polished rope border on each medallion surrounds a matte
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Leo Lapis Lazuli Gold Pendant Charm
Located in New York, NY
Large circular charm. The center is lapis lazuli, with a rope edge border. Applied in the center
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian More Jewelry

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Mid-19th Century Marble and Ormolu Tazzas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
foliate garland. Above is a twisted rope ormolu ring below a decorative draped mount. The circular urn
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Urns

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Gillows UK Early 20th Century Triangular Carved Corner Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Waring & Gillow
Located in Bjuråker, SE
richly carved chair with lion's head on the armrest has a matching pattern cushion in a cream/ yellow
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Corner Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Clock by Roque, Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
delicate fitted berried laurel chandelles. At the center are two striking handsome lions seated with their
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Rare Victorian Silver Tea and Coffee Set by Edward C. Brown
By Edward Charles Brown 1
Located in London, GB
techniques. Designed as kettle drums, every item in this collection is adorned with silver-gilt rope
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

18th Century Sterling Silver Tapersticks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
rope twist decoration. The columns of these vintage silver candlesticks surmount plain circular sunken
Category

Antique 1720s English Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique William IV Loo Breakfast Dining Table c.1830 19th C
Located in London, GB
hand carved decoration raised on quadruple swept sabre legs that terminate in brass lion's paw castors
Category

Antique 1830s English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Watercolor Painting in Its Original Frame
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
cornucopia and draped in a red cloak riding in a chariot pulled by a lion with a delightful winged cherub
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Paintings

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Louis Philippe Period French Mahogany Sofa, circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
perfection by very talented artisans. Hand-carved detailing includes a rope bordering across the arched
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Settees

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique Set 8 English William IV Barback Dining Chairs Circa 1830 19th C
Located in London, GB
fittings were a prominent feature such as lion’s paw feet on tables. Chairs frequently sported sabre legs
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

1900s French Silver Nef / Centrepiece
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ship amongst rope twist designs. The mast is further embellished with circular crow's nests, accented
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

1900s French Silver Nef / Centrepiece
1900s French Silver Nef / Centrepiece
H 13.9 in W 7.01 in D 10.16 in
Antique William IV Loo Dining Table & 6 chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
swept sabre legs that terminate in brass lion's paw castors and can seat eight people in comfort
Category

Antique 1830s Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

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Rope Lion For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the rope lion you’re looking for. Each rope lion for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, rope and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect rope lion — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A rope lion is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made rope lion over the years, but those crafted by Bernard Langlais, Friedman Brothers and Jorgen Bloch are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Rope Lion?

The average selling price for a rope lion at 1stDibs is $1,715, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $65,000 for the highest priced.