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Small Chimney Piece Created by Nature for Eclectic Timeless Interiors
Located in Beervelde, BE
the bicolor Corton hard stone. The ancient surfaces are polished and reflects the light in the room
Category
Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
$6,008
H 43.71 in W 51.19 in D 12.21 in
19th Century Fine French Honey Color Stone Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fine fireplace surround is finely carved in hard stoned and bears a lovely patina. The ancient
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
$7,541
H 40.56 in W 45.28 in D 12.6 in
19th Century French Designed by Nature Stone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
provide the hearth in original antique Burgundy dalles with original ancient surfaces.
Measures:
129 cm
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
$6,008
H 46.07 in W 50.79 in D 13 in
18th Century Wide French Classic Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
design. We can provide the Hearth in original antique Burgundy flooring with ancient surfaces.
Measures
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
$7,210
H 41.34 in W 61.03 in D 9.06 in
Authentic 18th Century Period Decorative French Stone Fireplace
Located in Beervelde, BE
hard stone fireplace for traditional and classy timeless living.
The ancient surface is silky soft on
Category
Antique 18th Century French Regency Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Limestone
$20,730
H 48.43 in W 61.42 in D 9.85 in
18th Century Louis XIV Fine French Antique Fireplace Mantel in Hard Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
France, near the Italian border. The ancient surfaces has a gloss like marble. This fireplace mantle is
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
$33,799
H 68.12 in W 70.08 in D 11.82 in
18th Century Fine Italian Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
very decorative. It is from Florence. The ancient surfaces has a country gloss look. Perfect for a rich
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Regency Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
19th Century Fine Beige Limestone Vintage Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
the smooth ancient surfaces reflecting the light in the room. Great ambiance creator.
Measures:
138 cm
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
18th Century French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
carving is quite easy on the eye. The quality of the limestone is high. The ancient surfaces has been
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
$11,116
H 45.67 in W 70.48 in D 8.67 in
French Provencal Limestone Fireplace Surround With Exceptional Artempo Wear
Located in Beervelde, BE
from Provence. The ancient surfaces have been waxed and polished and the artempo wear details has been
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
$11,610
H 48.43 in W 72.05 in D 11.03 in
French Antique Kitchen Fireplace In Limestone With Original Patina
Located in Beervelde, BE
beautiful rare color and with ancient surface structure.
The perfect fireplace mantle piece for a timeless
Category
Antique 17th Century Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
$11,524
H 54.73 in W 48.04 in D 13.39 in
Ancient Chinese China Bronze Dragon Head Hairpin
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
and craftsmanship typical of ancient Chinese metalwork. The surface of the dragon head is adorned with
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Empire Chain Necklaces
Dubini Ancient Bronze Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
varnish, of a green or brownish colour, which covers the surface of some ancient brass coins. It prevents
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Bangles
Materials
18k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold
Antique Stone Flooring - Rustic Salvaged Reclaimed Ancient Tile - Old Pavers
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
other. This extremely rare "masterpiece" represents one of the most refined grades of ancient, salvaged
Category
Antique 17th Century Spanish Rustic Flooring
Materials
Limestone
$22,500 / item
H 0.75 in W 12 in D 15 in
Ancient Luristan Bronze Ewer with Painted Decoration and Handle, c. 1000 BC
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
surface, adding a dynamic, almost modern expression to the ancient form.
The surface exhibits a beautiful
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Persian Primitive Jars
Materials
Bronze
Rare Antique Large Fountain - Luxury Reclaimed Italian Limestone Statue Fountain
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Our Ancient Surfaces team recently reclaimed this extremely rare statuary fountain. The story
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Materials
Limestone, Wrought Iron
$360,000
H 124 in Dm 208 in
Dubini Empress Double Ancient Bronze Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
brilliant kind of time-created varnish, of a green or brownish colour, which covers the surface of some
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Dangle Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Dubini Ancient Roman Bronze Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
surface of some ancient brass medals. It prevents them from deteriorating and is regarded as an evidence
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold, Bronze
Dubini Constantine Roman Ancient Bronze Coin Peridot Citrine 18K Gold Earrings
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
covers the surface of some ancient brass medals. It prevents them from deteriorating and is regarded as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Dangle Earrings
Materials
Citrine, Peridot, 18k Gold, Bronze
Dubini Empires Ancient Bronze Coins Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
covers the surface of some ancient brass medals. It prevents them from deteriorating and is regarded as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold
Dubini Roman Ancient Authentic Bronze Coin Chandelier 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
-created varnish, of a green or brownish colour, which covers the surface of some ancient brass medals. It
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Chandelier Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Gold, Bronze
Dubini Constantine Ancient Bronze Coin Green Agate Tassel 18K Gold Earrings
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
covers the surface of some ancient brass medals. It prevents them from deteriorating and is regarded as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Drop Earrings
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Bronze
Dubini Imperial Roman Ancient Bronze Patina Coin 18 K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
varnish, of a green or brownish colour, which covers the surface of some ancient brass medals. It prevents
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Drop Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
$6,634
W 0.91 in L 1.54 in
Large Classical Greek-Style Plaster Bust, 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
piece features refined facial features, flowing hair, and idealized proportions reminiscent of ancient
Category
Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
"Tethered To The Echos of You" a stunning textural painting with blues and grays
By Katherine Filice
Located in Hollister, CA
buried canvas adds a tactile memory of the earth, making the surface feel both ancient and immediate
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Driftwood, Charcoal, Found Objects, Archival Ink, Mica
$6,800
H 50 in W 34 in D 4 in
Vintage Boho Ceramic Terracotta Face Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
circle of sculpted heads—each one expressive, haunting, and full of ancient mystique. The textured
Category
Late 20th Century American Tribal Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Desert Light No. 2
Located in Columbia, MO
abstract images read as cropped portions of ancient, geological surfaces, with textural variety hinting at
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wax, Pigment
Desert Light No. 1
Located in Columbia, MO
abstract images read as cropped portions of ancient, geological surfaces, with textural variety hinting at
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wax, Pigment
Desert Light No. 3
Located in Columbia, MO
abstract images read as cropped portions of ancient, geological surfaces, with textural variety hinting at
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wax, Pigment
Silk and Metallic Threads Embroidered Tapestry in Black Wood Frame with Pearls
By (After) Michael Verkholantzev, Alexander Anisimov, Alexander's Collection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
couture erotica.
In antiquity and in the new art Priapus (in Greek mythology, the ancient Greek god of
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
$69,600 Sale Price
20% Off
H 63 in W 63 in D 1.19 in
Wall Decorative Art, Fine Silk Embroidery, Tapestry, Black Wood Frame and Pearls
By (After) Michael Verkholantzev, Alexander Anisimov, Alexander's Collection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
it today, bringing out the glass effect on the surface.
An ancient lacquer technique invented in
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metallic Thread
$86,200
H 66.93 in W 59.06 in D 1.19 in
James Mont Style Bronze Table Lamp with Patinated Finish on Lucite Base
By James Mont
Located in Atlanta, GA
mythical figures that evoke the surface of ancient ritual vessels. Its sharply tapered profile, flanked by
Category
20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Portuguese Earthenware Bowl, Polychrome Decoration
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
of the object. Stains and color variations on the glazed surface suggest ancient glazing techniques
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Vague Cabinet
By Monica Gasperini
Located in Milan, IT
wood enriched with gold-finished brass details. Reminiscent of ancient Greece tunics, its pleated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
South East Asian Large Terracotta Vessel Olla
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Ancient Geometric Pottery Vessel – A Timeless Artifact
Discover the beauty of early craftsmanship
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Primitive Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Seguso Blue Scavo Glass Vase, Italy, circa 1970s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Glasgow, GB
hot-working process to create a matte, weathered patina. The result is a surface evocative of ancient
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Greco Roman Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Old Flooring Antique Tile Reclaimed Limestone Vintage Salvaged Cladding Rustic
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
. This rare "masterpiece" represents one of the most refined grades of ancient, salvaged, reclaimed or
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Rustic Flooring
Materials
Limestone
$6,850 / set
H 0.75 in W 16 in D 38 in
Old Flooring Antique Tile Reclaimed Limestone Vintage Salvaged Cladding Rustic
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
. This rare "masterpiece" represents one of the most refined grades of ancient, salvaged, reclaimed or
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Flooring
Materials
Limestone
$6,950 / set
H 0.75 in W 17 in D 40 in
Butterflies, Contemporary Porcelain Vase with Decorative Design by Vito Nesta
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
contemporary flavor. A pattern of butterflies extrapolated from ancient zoological books covers the surface of
Category
2010s Italian Vases
Materials
Porcelain
$210 / item
H 10.63 in Dm 9.06 in
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Band Man or Unisex Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
height of 0.31 inches (1.4 cm), this design draws inspiration from the robust stone structures of ancient
Category
2010s Italian Modern Band Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Set of Four Mid-19th Century French Weathered Painted Iron Medici Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Medici form with a flared lip, fluted body, and squared plinth base, a silhouette rooted in ancient Roman
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Classical Roman Vases
Materials
Iron
$3,800 / set
H 18.75 in Dm 15 in
Double Strand Tablet Pendant Necklace with Diamonds in 24 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
round brilliant cut diamonds that add just a hint of sparkle to the bold, matte gold surface. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Butterfly Round Brass Wall Mirror by Richard Hutten
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
delicate brass butterfly that seemingly just landed onto its surface. Since Ancient Egypt and Renaissance
Category
2010s Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Matching Set of Copper Luster Bowl and Box by Ugo Zaccagnini
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
surfaces shimmer with an iridescent, timeworn glow, as if excavated from an ancient tomb, yet the execution
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Revival Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Earthenware
Mid-Century Ceramic Vase by Romacrea, Rome, Italy, 1960s
By Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
finely detailed depiction of a stylized horse in relief, reminiscent of ancient motifs.
The surface is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Inside-Out Bowl in Desert Rose Selenite by Kathryn McCoy
By Kathryn McCoy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
that feels both ancient and refined. The surface dances with intricate crystal formations, offering a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Rock Crystal
Vintage Boho Abstract Planet Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
sculpture features an intriguing, hammered texture reminiscent of an ancient celestial body. Its surface is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Primitive Figurative Oil Painting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
primitive, abstract style that feels both ancient and timeless. The textured surface and organic movement
Category
Late 20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Scavo Glass Bowl signed Gino Cenedese
By Gino Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
textured, weathered surface reminiscent of ancient glass artifacts. This method gives the piece a unique
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Descanso Koi 2024, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
By Daniel Clarke
Located in Yardley, PA
. In the heart of the garden, was a stone enclosure, Surrounding an ancient jade pond. The surface
Category
2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
$375
H 24 in W 18 in D 0.1 in
Old Marble Flooring Tile Reclaimed Italian Carrara Antique Checkerboard floor
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
exclusively showcased lines of tile are salvaged from ancient noble homes, large Mediterranean villas, vintage
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Flooring
Materials
Marble
$6,800 / set
H 0.75 in W 12 in D 12 in
Old Marble Flooring Tile Reclaimed Italian Carrara Antique Checkerboard floor
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
exclusively showcased lines of tile are salvaged from ancient noble homes, large Mediterranean villas, vintage
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Flooring
Materials
Marble
$6,700 / item
H 0.75 in W 12 in D 12 in
Old Marble Flooring Tile Reclaimed Italian Carrara Antique Checkerboard floor
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
exclusively showcased lines of tile are salvaged from ancient noble homes, large Mediterranean villas, vintage
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Flooring
Materials
Marble
$6,850 / item
H 0.75 in W 12 in D 12 in
Old Marble Flooring Tile Reclaimed Italian Carrara Antique Checkerboard floor
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
exclusively showcased lines of tile are salvaged from ancient noble homes, large Mediterranean villas, vintage
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Flooring
Materials
Marble
$6,900 / set
H 0.75 in W 12 in D 12 in
1930s Folk Ceramic Vase with Incised Decorative Patterns by Jean Besnard, France
By Jean Besnard
Located in North Miami, FL
surface that evoke ancient motifs, showcasing Besnard's deep fascination with classical pottery forms and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$9,700
H 8.5 in Dm 6.5 in
Le Danseur Bleu (Very Large triptych)
By Pierre Marie Brisson
Located in San Francisco, CA
various elements in his compositions, imitating the rough surface of an ancient wall, the craquelure of
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
1950's Turkish Oushak Rug with Contemporary Style
Located in Dallas, TX
transcends time. The softly abrashed field evokes the faded surface of ancient stone, holding within it a
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Marble Top
Located in Rome, IT
Description:
Sampling surface in ancient polychrome marbles with edge in Portoro marble. Three
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble
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Ancient Surfaces For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of ancient surfaces available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique ancient surfaces was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, wood and limestone. There are 78 antique and vintage ancient surfaces for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 26 modern editions to choose from as well. Ancient surfaces have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of ancient surfaces to choose from, but at 1stDibs, modern, mid-century modern and Louis XVI ancient surfaces are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made ancient surfaces over the years, but those made by Thomas Engelhart, Tapis Rouge Atelier and Alison Owen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Ancient Surfaces?
Ancient surfaces can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,064, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $48,892,000.
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