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America Wall Mounted Weight Machine
Located in Chicago, IL
Wall mounted weight machine. Very cool and rare.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

"Amalfi" Outdoor Chair in Aluminum and Nautical Rope Handmade
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
handmade weave with nautical ropes. The rope internally has protection for easy cleaning and is anti-mildew
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

"Amalfi" Outdoor Stool in Aluminum and Handmade Nautical Rope
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
beautiful custom handmade weave with nautical ropes. The rope internally has protection for easy cleaning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

"Perlage" Organic Armchair Outdoor in Bouclê Aluminum, and Nautical Rope
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
in nautical rope, favoring a surprising look in every new detail discovered. Captivating from any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

"Perlage" Organic Sofa Outdoor in Bouclé Aluminum and Hand Braided Nautical Rope
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
nautical rope, favoring a surprising look in every new detail discovered. Captivating from any angle, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Philadelphia Toboggan Co. Skee Ball Machine, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original 1950s Philadelphia Toboggan Co. Skee Ball Machine. Fully mechanical. No need to plug in
Category

Vintage 1950s American Games

Materials

Metal

Mixed-Media Machine Box
By Kiki van Eijk
Located in Roma, IT
, sketches, context, settings, proportions, curiosities and every-day beauty. The Machine box: a half
Category

2010s Corner Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Mixed-Media Machine Box
H 41.34 in W 17.72 in D 33.47 in
"Charger" Wall-Mounted Coiled Rope Fiber Sculpture by Doug Johnston
By Doug Johnston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of coiling and stitching rope using industrial sewing machines. He has built a formal vocabulary and
Category

2010s American Other Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Thread, Nylon, Rope, Polyester

"Rope Starter", 2007
By Ian Gittler
Located in Hudson, NY
in tribute to the 1934 Museum of Modern Art exhibit, Machine Art. Upon its sixtieth anniversary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Pigment, Archival Paper

Antique Rectangular Silver Plated Serving Tray with Stylized Rope Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Reproduction firm of England in approximately 1920 in a Victorian style. The tray is done with a stylized rope
Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Barker Ellis Silver Plated Serving Tray with Stylized Rope Decoration
By Barker Ellis Silver Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
rope surround, which is accented on the handles with a floral motif engraved on the tray's surface. The
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Birks Silver Plated Asparagus Server Set with Rope Accent Decoration
By Henry Birks
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
sauce servers are decorated with a stylized rope motif and the tray and both sauce boats are signed
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid Century Era Christofle Silver Plated Serving Tray with Stylized Rope Border
By Christofle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
with accenting stylized rope borders and matching handles. The tray is clearly signed with the maker's
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

"2Hc-L" Coiled Cotton and Nylon Rope Pendant Light by Doug Johnston
By Doug Johnston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
process of coiling and stitching rope using industrial sewing machines. He has built a formal vocabulary
Category

2010s North American Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cotton, Nylon, Cord

"1Hf-L" Coiled Cotton and Nylon Rope Pendant Light by Doug Johnston
By Doug Johnston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
process of coiling and stitching rope using industrial sewing machines. He has built a formal vocabulary
Category

2010s North American Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cotton, Nylon, Cord

`Shibari 2`, Tokyo -from the series `Okurimono` Japan nude rope studio
By Christian Houge
Located in Oslo, NO
striking photographs of female models tied with red rope on a white background take us into this powerful
Category

2010s Nude Photography

Materials

Digital Pigment

"5H-s" Coiled Cotton and Nylon Rope Sculptural Pendant Light by Doug Johnston
By Doug Johnston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
works is hand-made in Brooklyn, New York of coiled and machine-sewn cord. The opaqueness of the cotton
Category

2010s American Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cotton, Cord, Nylon

`Shibari 3`, Tokyo -from the series `Okurimono` Japan nude rope studio shibari
By Christian Houge
Located in Oslo, NO
striking photographs of female models tied with red rope on a white background take us into this powerful
Category

Early 2000s Nude Photography

Materials

Digital Pigment

`Shibari 2`, Tokyo -from the series `Okurimono` Japan nude rope studio shibari
By Christian Houge
Located in Oslo, NO
striking photographs of female models tied with red rope on a white background take us into this powerful
Category

Early 2000s Nude Photography

Materials

Digital Pigment

`Shibari 1`, Tokyo -from the series `Okurimono` color Japan nude rope studio
By Christian Houge
Located in Oslo, NO
striking photographs of female models tied with red rope on a white background take us into this powerful
Category

2010s Nude Photography

Materials

Digital Pigment

"Maku 4" Cotton and Nylon Rope Pendant Light by Tomoe Matsuoka for Doug Johnston
By Doug Johnston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
objects using a process of coiling and stitching rope using industrial sewing machines. He has built a
Category

2010s North American Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cotton, Nylon, Cord

"Maku 5" Cotton and Nylon Rope Pendant Light by Tomoe Matsuoka for Doug Johnston
By Doug Johnston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
objects using a process of coiling and stitching rope using industrial sewing machines. He has built a
Category

2010s North American Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cotton, Nylon, Cord

"Maku 6" Cotton and Nylon Rope Pendant Light by Tomoe Matsuoka for Doug Johnston
By Doug Johnston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
objects using a process of coiling and stitching rope using industrial sewing machines. He has built a
Category

2010s North American Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cotton, Nylon, Cord

"Maku 1" Cotton and Nylon Rope Pendant Light by Tomoe Matsuoka for Doug Johnston
By Doug Johnston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
objects using a process of coiling and stitching rope using industrial sewing machines. He has built a
Category

2010s North American Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cotton, Nylon, Cord

"Maku 3" Cotton and Nylon Rope Pendant Light by Tomoe Matsuoka for Doug Johnston
By Doug Johnston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
objects using a process of coiling and stitching rope using industrial sewing machines. He has built a
Category

2010s North American Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cotton, Nylon, Cord

"Maku 2" Cotton and Nylon Rope Pendant Light by Tomoe Matsuoka for Doug Johnston
By Doug Johnston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
objects using a process of coiling and stitching rope using industrial sewing machines. He has built a
Category

2010s North American Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cotton, Nylon, Cord

Mid-Century Modern Set of Six Ash Wood 699 Superleggera Chairs by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
rope seats in very good conditions. A highlight of Cassina’s catalogue since 1957, the Superleggera
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Deckchair in Oak by Hans J. Wegner PP 524
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Portland, OR
Crafted-to-order by P.P Møbler in Denmark. Produced 2007. Solid oak frame with hand machined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner “Circle Chair” for PP Mobler in Denmark, 1980
By Hans J. Wegner, P.P. Møbler 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
unique rope structure creating the support for seat and back. The backlegs rest on wheels which provides
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rope, Oak

Brazilian Jangada Rosewood & Leather Sling Chair with Ottoman by Jean Gillon
By Sergio Rodrigues, Jean Gillon, Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
atmosphere of this rare and iconic chair. Jean Gillon, Jangada Armchair, rosewood, nylon rope, leather
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood, Rope

French Woven Lounge Chairs 1940's
By Vibo
Located in Hudson, NY
bentwood and original woven rope seats.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Bentwood

French Woven Lounge Chairs 1940's
French Woven Lounge Chairs 1940's
H 29.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
French Woven Lounge Chairs 1940's
By Vibo
Located in Hudson, NY
bentwood and original woven rope seats.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Bentwood

French Woven Lounge Chairs 1940's
French Woven Lounge Chairs 1940's
H 30.5 in W 25 in D 26 in
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Peek A Boo Ladies Wristwatch with Opal and Diamonds
By Geneva Clock Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
multiple rope style and push button clasp and safety chain. The watch is in good working order and the
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal, Gold

Vintage 1950s Lemon Yellow DAX Chair Charles+Ray Eames Zenith Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hyattsville, MD
the design. This chair was also produced from the original mold just without a rope around the edge
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

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

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

Pair of Antique English Silver Plated Candlesticks in a Corinthian Column Style
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
rope accents. The candlesticks are hallmarked and the sides of the base, but we were unable to identify
Category

Early 20th Century English Greek Revival Sheffield and Silverplate

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 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

Pair of Antique English Silver Plated Bottle Coasters with Turned Wooden Inserts
By APEX
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
period Art Deco style. The bottle coasters are composed of silver plate with a stylized rope around the
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Leonardo da Vinci Helicopter Model by Renown Italian Model Maker Giovanni Sacchi
Located in Weesp, NL
machine. Giovanni Sacchi passed away at the age of 81. His work is documented in the permanent collection
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Rope, Olive, Paper

Antique Silver Plated Centerpiece or Epergne with Figural Children Playing
By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
and features three figural children holding a rope and playing a period circle game. The middle of the
Category

Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Kai Swing, Outdoor - Indoor Swing in Brazilian Hardwood
By Todos Os Fogos
Located in São Paulo, SP
suitable for indoor areas or covered outdoor areas. Finishing: danish oil 10 meters of rope will be
Category

2010s Brazilian International Style Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cord, Hardwood

Big Soft Chair by Wendy Andreu
By Wendy Andreu
Located in Milan, IT
soft chair is made in cotton rope and silicone. Regen means rain in Dutch and is a project that Wendy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Cotton, Down

Big Soft Chair by Wendy Andreu
Big Soft Chair by Wendy Andreu
H 22.84 in W 58.27 in D 55.12 in
Soft Stool and Wobbly Carpet by Wendy Andreu
By Wendy Andreu
Located in Milan, IT
“machine” forms the basis for each shape. A rope is then rolled around it by hand followed by a silicone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stools

Materials

Cotton, Silicone

Soft Stool and Wobbly Carpet by Wendy Andreu
Soft Stool and Wobbly Carpet by Wendy Andreu
H 19.3 in W 78.75 in D 70.87 in
Solid Brass Long Line Tuna Reel
Located in Norwell, MA
Vintage industrial tuna reel from Simplex Foundry and Machine Works LTD., Victoria British Columbia
Category

Vintage 1930s Canadian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Long Line Tuna Reel
Solid Brass Long Line Tuna Reel
H 15 in W 29 in D 12 in
Trapezi Five Lights Aged Brass Contemporary Pendant / Chandelier, Blown Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Supply: Transformer 100-240V 50/60Hz. Materials: Machined brass, hand-blown glass, linen rope, Mongoy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...

Materials

Brass

Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
: Machined brass, hand blown glass, linen rope, Mongoy wood. Trapezi is entirely produced by hand in Italy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...

Materials

Brass

Trapezi Four Lights Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Lustro-Painted Blown Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
: Machined Brass, Hand-Blown Clear and Lustro-Painted Glass, Linen Rope, Mongoy Wood. Trapezi is finished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Trapezi Six Lights Bright Colors Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
: Machined brass, hand-blown glass, linen rope, Mongoy wood. Trapezi is finished and assembled by hand in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Trapezi Six Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
: Machined brass, hand blown glass, linen rope, Mongoy wood. Trapezi is finished and assembled by hand in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Trapezi Three Lights Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Lustro-Painted Blown Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
: Transformer 100-240V 50/60Hz. Materials: Machined brass, hand blown glass, linen rope, Mongoy wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Trapezi Black Six Lights Contemporary Chandelier in Darkened Brass, Blown Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
: Machined brass, hand blown glass, linen rope, Mongoy wood. Trapezi is finished and assembled by hand in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Austrian Floral Flower Basket Star Silver Compact Pill Box
Located in Miami Beach, FL
beveled glass mirror with a twist rope border, The sides have a scruff leaf design and the back is an
Category

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Buccellati "Ondine" 18K and Diamond Day/Night Vintage Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Aspen, CO
rope-work design studded with fine white brilliant cut diamonds, all well cut, colorless to near
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

"Sister Water" - St Francis of Assisi Linocut
Located in Soquel, CA
above him. St Francis is wearing a white hooded robe and a rope belt while he holds both of his hands in
Category

1990s Baroque Figurative Prints

Materials

Ink, Linocut, Paper

Iconic Brazilian "Jangada" Lounge Chair by Jean Gillon in Jacaranda, 1968
By Jean Gillon
Located in Houston, TX
Jean Gillon, 'Jangada' armchair and ottoman, rosewood, nylon rope, cognac leather, Brazil, 1968
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

13 Star Antique American Flag, ca 1895-1926
Located in York County, PA
. The stars are made of cotton and are double-appliquéd (applied to both sides) with a zigzag machine
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

Maquette for Laureate (unique sculpture)
By Seymour Lipton
Located in New York, NY
a welded sculpture, which evokes a figure composed of columns, harp strings, and coiled rope. Lipton
Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Silver

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Rope Machine For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the rope machine you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, fabric and silver, every rope machine was constructed with great care. Find 25 options for an antique or vintage rope machine now, or shop our selection of 20 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a rope machine — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each rope machine bearing modern, Art Deco or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Doug Johnston, Silvio Mondino Studio and Henry Birks each produced at least one beautiful rope machine that is worth considering.

How Much is a Rope Machine?

Prices for a rope machine start at $100 and top out at $125,000 with the average selling for $1,926.