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Russian Karelian

North European Biedermeier Karelian Birch Side Table
North European Biedermeier Karelian Birch Side Table

North European Biedermeier Karelian Birch Side Table

Located in Queens, NY

North European Biedermeier (Possibly Russian, Mid-19th Century) Karelian birch & fruitwood side

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Antique 19th Century Russian Biedermeier Side Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Birch

Russian Empire Dressing Table with Mahogany Carvings and Gilt Bronzes
Russian Empire Dressing Table with Mahogany Carvings and Gilt Bronzes

Russian Empire Dressing Table with Mahogany Carvings and Gilt Bronzes

By Andrey Voronikhin

Located in Vienna, AT

oak). The desk has a veneer characteristic of Russia Karelian birch: “Nowadays it has become a symbol

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Russian Empire Dressers

Materials

Bronze

Russian Neoclassic Silk Winged Arm Chair
Russian Neoclassic Silk Winged Arm Chair

Russian Neoclassic Silk Winged Arm Chair

$18,750

H 46.5 in W 25 in D 28.5 in

Russian Neoclassic Silk Winged Arm Chair

Located in Queens, NY

Russian Neoclassic Karelian birch winged armchair upholstered in green striped silk with scrolled

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Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Silk

Rustic Black Forest (19th Cent) walnut 3 step library ladder with carved branch
Rustic Black Forest (19th Cent) walnut 3 step library ladder with carved branch

Rustic Black Forest (19th Cent) walnut 3 step library ladder with carved branch

Located in Queens, NY

Continental Neoclassic (Possibly Russian, mid 19th Century) karelian birch and fruitwood bench with

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Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Birch, Fruitwood

Large Antique Chart of The White Sea, Russa 1854
Large Antique Chart of The White Sea, Russa 1854

Large Antique Chart of The White Sea, Russa 1854

$919Sale Price|20% Off

H 26.78 in W 40.16 in D 0 in

Large Antique Chart of The White Sea, Russa 1854

Located in Langweer, NL

on the northwest coast of Russia. It is surrounded by Karelia to the west, the Kola Peninsula to the

Category

Antique 19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

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Russian Karelian Birch Settee
Russian Karelian Birch Settee

Russian Karelian Birch Settee

Unavailable

H 35.5 in W 75 in D 22 in

Russian Karelian Birch Settee

Located in Glen Ellen, CA

A handsome Baltic Karelian birch sofa, early 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Biedermeier Settees

Materials

Birch, Linen, Upholstery

Pair of Neoclassical Armchairs
Pair of Neoclassical Armchairs

Pair of Neoclassical Armchairs

Unavailable

H 35.5 in W 23 in D 24 in

Pair of Neoclassical Armchairs

Located in New York, NY

A pair of fine Russian neoclassical armchairs in Karelian birch, circa 1850.

Category

Antique 1850s Russian Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Russian Karelian Birch Armchair
Russian Karelian Birch Armchair

Russian Karelian Birch Armchair

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H 38 in W 24.5 in D 25 in

Russian Karelian Birch Armchair

Located in New York, NY

A Russian Karelian birch armchair, circa 1890-1910, of generous proportions, curved and upholstered

Category

Early 20th Century European Armchairs

Russian Karelian Birch Mirrored Vitrine or Cabinet
Russian Karelian Birch Mirrored Vitrine or Cabinet

Russian Karelian Birch Mirrored Vitrine or Cabinet

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a Russian Karelian birch veneered vitrine with molded cornice top over two open

Category

20th Century Russian Vitrines

Materials

Birch

Pair of 19th Century Fine and Rare Russian Commodes
Pair of 19th Century Fine and Rare Russian Commodes

Pair of 19th Century Fine and Rare Russian Commodes

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of true 19th century rare Russian Karelian birch and hand-hammered brass inlayed large

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Antique Late 19th Century Baltic Baltic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Pair of klismos chairs, after N.A. Abildgaard's design
Pair of klismos chairs, after N.A. Abildgaard's design

Pair of klismos chairs, after N.A. Abildgaard's design

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Russian Karelian birch Klismos chairs after the design from Danish painter Nikolaj

Category

20th Century Side Chairs

Pair of klismos chairs, after N.A. Abildgaard's design
Pair of klismos chairs, after N.A. Abildgaard's design

Pair of klismos chairs, after N.A. Abildgaard's design

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Russian Karelian birch Klismos chairs after the design from Danish painter Nikolaj

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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Side Chairs

Russian Neoclassical Cabinet in Burled Karelian Birch, c. 1840
Russian Neoclassical Cabinet in Burled Karelian Birch, c. 1840

Russian Neoclassical Cabinet in Burled Karelian Birch, c. 1840

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Russian bookcase cabinet in burled Karelian Birch, with bronze mounts and fixtures, designed in

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Antique 19th Century Russian Bookcases

Antique Russian Solid Silver & Enamel Karelian Birch Bowl, Grachev, circa 1890
Antique Russian Solid Silver & Enamel Karelian Birch Bowl, Grachev, circa 1890

Antique Russian Solid Silver & Enamel Karelian Birch Bowl, Grachev, circa 1890

By Vasily Yakovlevich Grachev

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century rare Russian Empire solid silver mounted Karelian birch bowl, the silver

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Antique 19th Century Russian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver

20th Century Russian Faberge Karelian Birch, Gold, Silver Cigarette Case, c.1900
20th Century Russian Faberge Karelian Birch, Gold, Silver Cigarette Case, c.1900

20th Century Russian Faberge Karelian Birch, Gold, Silver Cigarette Case, c.1900

By Karl Fabergé

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th Century Imperial Russian Faberge cigarette case, made from Karelian birch wood

Category

20th Century Russian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver

Neoclassical Karelian Birch Armchair
Neoclassical Karelian Birch Armchair

Neoclassical Karelian Birch Armchair

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H 37.5 in W 52 in D 21 in

Neoclassical Karelian Birch Armchair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Russian neoclassical carved Karelian birch armchair, first quarter of the 19th century.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Karelian Birch Cigar Case
Karelian Birch Cigar Case

Karelian Birch Cigar Case

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H 0.88 in W 6.75 in D 2 in

Karelian Birch Cigar Case

Located in London, GB

Fabulous wooden cigar case, circa 1910, made from carved Karelian birch wood. Originating from the

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Wood, Birch

Pair Of Russian Cut Glass And Karelian Birch Table Lamps
Pair Of Russian Cut Glass And Karelian Birch Table Lamps

Pair Of Russian Cut Glass And Karelian Birch Table Lamps

Located in Essex, MA

Each with two lights. Cut glass urn form vases with bronze handles seated on a burl wood and bronze mounted plinth.

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Antique 1880s European Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Russian Curule Form Stools
Pair of Russian Curule Form Stools

Pair of Russian Curule Form Stools

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H 23.25 in W 29 in D 18 in

Pair of Russian Curule Form Stools

Located in Westwood, NJ

Pair of Russian Brass Inlaid Karelian Birch Curule Form Stools

Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Stools

Pair of Empire Dining Chairs, Russia, circa 1850
Pair of Empire Dining Chairs, Russia, circa 1850

Pair of Empire Dining Chairs, Russia, circa 1850

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H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 22.05 in

Pair of Empire Dining Chairs, Russia, circa 1850

Located in Greding, DE

Two Russian Empire chairs made from Karelian birch with bowed backrests. The backrests and seats

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Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Empire Chairs

Materials

Birch

Early 19th Century Birch Russian Biedermeier Vanity Dressing Cabinet
Early 19th Century Birch Russian Biedermeier Vanity Dressing Cabinet

Early 19th Century Birch Russian Biedermeier Vanity Dressing Cabinet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Stunning piece of Russian Biedermeier made in karelian birch, circa 1830. Comprising of two parts

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Biedermeier Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Early 19th Century Birch Biedermeier Vanity Dressing Cabinet
Early 19th Century Birch Biedermeier Vanity Dressing Cabinet

Early 19th Century Birch Biedermeier Vanity Dressing Cabinet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Russian Biedermeier made in Karelian birch. Comprising of two parts. Decorative tilting mirror

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Biedermeier Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Russian Brass Inlaid Commode
Russian Brass Inlaid Commode

Russian Brass Inlaid Commode

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H 35 in W 43 in D 19 in

Russian Brass Inlaid Commode

Located in Westwood, NJ

Fine Russian karelian birch brass trimmed and inlaid three-drawer commode with canted corners and

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Antique 1820s Russian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Russian Empire Occasional Table or Guéridon of Karelian Spalted Birch
Russian Empire Occasional Table or Guéridon of Karelian Spalted Birch

Russian Empire Occasional Table or Guéridon of Karelian Spalted Birch

Located in Austin, TX

An exceptional Russian Empire round table or gueridon (21" diameter), of Karelian spalted birch in

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Biedermeier Gueridon

Materials

Wood, Birch

Pair E.J. Victor Karelian Birch Russian Baltic Style Commodes or Nightstands
Pair E.J. Victor Karelian Birch Russian Baltic Style Commodes or Nightstands

Pair E.J. Victor Karelian Birch Russian Baltic Style Commodes or Nightstands

By E.J. Victor

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

E.J. Victor makes some of the best and most expensive furniture in the United States. These Russian

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Early 2000s American Baltic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Karelian birch armchairs
Karelian birch armchairs

Karelian birch armchairs

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H 37.25 in W 23 in D 20.75 in

Karelian birch armchairs

Located in London, GB

A pair of large early 19th century Russian Karelian birch armchairs with scrolling arms and tablet

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Antique 19th Century Russian Armchairs

A 19th century Karelian Birch Russian Chair
A 19th century Karelian Birch Russian Chair

A 19th century Karelian Birch Russian Chair

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H 34.5 in W 18.25 in D 19.25 in

A 19th century Karelian Birch Russian Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

A 19th Century Russian Karelian birch Biedermeier side chair. Karelian birch is prized for its

Category

Antique 19th Century Balkan Biedermeier Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair Mirrored Console Table
Pair Mirrored Console Table

Pair Mirrored Console Table

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H 32 in W 31.25 in D 11 in

Pair Mirrored Console Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Pair of Russian Karelian Birch Mirrored Console Tables. 19th Century. Accented by Giltwood

Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Console Tables

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Pair Karellian Birch Commodes.
Pair Karellian Birch Commodes.

Pair Karellian Birch Commodes.

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H 29 in W 29 in D 15 in

Pair Karellian Birch Commodes.

Located in New York, NY

PAIR Russian neoclassical commodes in the “Jacob Style”. Executed in Russian Karelian birch which

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Antique 19th Century Russian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Karelian Birch Russian Side Chair
Karelian Birch Russian Side Chair

Karelian Birch Russian Side Chair

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H 37.5 in W 22.5 in D 23 in

Karelian Birch Russian Side Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

A staggeringly beautiful c. 1830 Russian armchair conceived in Karelian birch. This chair is very

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Antique 19th Century Russian Armchairs

A Pair of Karelian Birch Russian Armchairs circa 1820
A Pair of Karelian Birch Russian Armchairs circa 1820

A Pair of Karelian Birch Russian Armchairs circa 1820

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H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 21.26 in

A Pair of Karelian Birch Russian Armchairs circa 1820

Located in London, GB

A Pair of Karelian Birch Russian Armchairs circa 1820 Reupholstered by Talisman

Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Chairs

Materials

Birch

Russian Biedermeier chest in Karelian birch
Russian Biedermeier chest in Karelian birch

Russian Biedermeier chest in Karelian birch

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H 33 in W 40.5 in D 22.5 in

Russian Biedermeier chest in Karelian birch

Located in Long Island City, NY

Cubically designed Russian Biedermeier chest veneered with one of the most outstanding and exciting

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Russian armchair
Russian armchair

Russian armchair

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H 34.75 in W 22.5 in D 19 in

Russian armchair

Located in Hudson, NY

Russian armchair. 19th Century Karelian Birch.

Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Chairs

Russian Empire Secretaire
Russian Empire Secretaire

Russian Empire Secretaire

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H 66 in W 35 in D 35 in

Russian Empire Secretaire

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Russian secretaire in Karelian birch. A door opens up to a compartment on top and two drawers are

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Antique 19th Century Russian Secretaires

Russian Empire style sofa
Russian Empire style sofa

Russian Empire style sofa

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H 31.5 in W 70.5 in D 19 in

Russian Empire style sofa

Located in Hudson, NY

Russian Empire style sofa. Karelian Birch. c.1930

Category

Vintage 1930s Russian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

A striking flame birch two door cabinet from the Baltic c.1875
A striking flame birch two door cabinet from the Baltic c.1875

A striking flame birch two door cabinet from the Baltic c.1875

Located in Houston, TX

grows in northern climes with the most famous birch in the entire world coming from the Karelian Forest

Category

Antique 19th Century Baltic Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Russian Karelian Burl Wood Hinged Cigarette Case
Russian Karelian Burl Wood Hinged Cigarette Case

Russian Karelian Burl Wood Hinged Cigarette Case

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H 4.13 in W 6.75 in D 1.63 in

Russian Karelian Burl Wood Hinged Cigarette Case

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Exceptional Karelian burl wood folding cigarette case utilizing four hidden hinges. Interior fitted

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Russian Edwardian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold

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$3,024

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Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century low back sofa with carved arms, over long seat raised on cabriole legs with acanthus leaf detailing terminating on original brass castors.

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sofas

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$2,800 / item

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By Joanina and David Pastoll

Located in Johannesburg, ZA

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2010s South African Modern Chairs

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Steel

Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables

Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables

$1,459 / set

H 22.05 in Dm 11.82 in

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Located in London, GB

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21st Century and Contemporary English Folk Art Side Tables

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Iron

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Located in Dallas, TX

These Classic, antique Art Deco club chairs were crafted in France, circa 1920. The stately chairs stand on round wooden feet and feature wide, rounded armrests, a pitch back with an...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs

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Grand German Late 17th Century Baroque Walnut Armchair
Grand German Late 17th Century Baroque Walnut Armchair

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$10,889Sale Price|53% Off

H 51.97 in W 28.35 in D 37.01 in

Grand German Late 17th Century Baroque Walnut Armchair

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

Fine tall German late 17th century Baroque walnut throne armchair with a rectangular arched padded back and seat covered in 17th century Gobelin depicting ‘Susanna and the Elders’ wi...

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Antique Late 17th Century German Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

French Restauration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Daybed
French Restauration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Daybed

French Restauration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Daybed

$10,423

H 39.38 in W 78.75 in D 35.04 in

French Restauration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Daybed

Located in London, GB

This grand daybed would make a fantastic addition to a traditional lounge room: framed in dark mahogany and upholstered in green and gold striped silk, the daybed is a fine work of a...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Daybeds

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Ormolu, Bronze

Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair

Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...

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

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios “Curtain Border” Floor Lamp 1899-1920
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Tiffany Studios “Curtain Border” Floor Lamp 1899-1920

By Tiffany Studios

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Tiffany Studios “Curtain Border” Floor Lamp 1899-1920 "Scroll" Senior floor base and "Pig Tail" finial leaded glass, patinated bronze 78 in. (198.1 cm) high 24 1/2 in. (62.2 cm) dia...

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$2,600

H 28.5 in Dm 26.25 in

Swedish 19th Century Pedestal Table

Located in Charleston, SC

Classic 19th century Swedish pedestal table with round top and turned base supported by intricately carved scrolling legs in Gustavian style. Good size for the pied-à-terre as small ...

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Stunning Antique Victorian 1860 Black Lacquer Mother of Pearl Chess Games Table
Stunning Antique Victorian 1860 Black Lacquer Mother of Pearl Chess Games Table

Stunning Antique Victorian 1860 Black Lacquer Mother of Pearl Chess Games Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian circa 1860-1880 Mother of Pearl black lacquered with ornate gold leaf floral hand painted base Chess table A very good l...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Game Tables

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Cloakroom Art Deco Sofa in Mahogany
Cloakroom Art Deco Sofa in Mahogany

Cloakroom Art Deco Sofa in Mahogany

$5,444

H 80.71 in W 77.56 in D 23.63 in

Cloakroom Art Deco Sofa in Mahogany

Located in Madrid, ES

Cloakroom Art Deco sofa. In mahogany, with mirror in the center and sofa in metal applications. Signs of use. Dim:: (larger) 205 x 197 x 60 cm. Good conditions.

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16th Century English Tapestry
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$3,800

H 18.51 in W 62.21 in D 0.4 in

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Located in LYON, FR

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Antique 16th Century English Medieval Tapestries

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$3,000

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By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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French mahogany gueridon table with marble top
French mahogany gueridon table with marble top

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Unavailable|$2,117

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French mahogany gueridon table with marble top

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Beautiful round antique French table with beautiful marble top. Completely in good and original condition. The marble top has a profiled outer edge. This type of table was used for a...

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Antique 1830s French Gueridon

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Mahogany

A Pair of Lamb Leather Chairs, France Newly Made
A Pair of Lamb Leather Chairs, France Newly Made

A Pair of Lamb Leather Chairs, France Newly Made

$7,900Sale Price / set|28% Off

H 29.5 in W 29.5 in D 30 in

A Pair of Lamb Leather Chairs, France Newly Made

Located in Chicago, IL

This pair of contemporary French Art Deco club chairs are a special find. With a design dating to the Art Deco period of the 1920s-1940s, these chairs define an era of Parisian elega...

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2010s French Club Chairs

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Lambskin

Italian Glazed Terracotta Figural Bust of Diana, Goddess of the Moon, Circa 1850
Italian Glazed Terracotta Figural Bust of Diana, Goddess of the Moon, Circa 1850

Italian Glazed Terracotta Figural Bust of Diana, Goddess of the Moon, Circa 1850

Located in Charleston, SC

Italian glazed and hand-painted terracotta figural bust of Diana raised on a two tiered circular faux painted plinth. Goddess of the moon, Mid-19th Century.

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Antique 1850s Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Russian Karelian For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Russian karelian available at 1stDibs. Each Russian karelian for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, birch and giltwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Russian karelian — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Russian karelian is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in neoclassical and Empire styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Russian Karelian?

Prices for a Russian karelian can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,040 and can go as high as $58,019, while the average can fetch as much as $11,000.