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Small Chimney Piece Created by Nature for Eclectic Timeless Interiors
Small Chimney Piece Created by Nature for Eclectic Timeless Interiors

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

19th Century Fine French Honey Color Stone Antique Fireplace Mantle
19th Century Fine French Honey Color Stone Antique Fireplace Mantle

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

19th Century French Designed by Nature Stone Antique Fireplace Surround
19th Century French Designed by Nature Stone Antique Fireplace Surround

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

18th Century Wide French Classic Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
18th Century Wide French Classic Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround

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

Authentic 18th Century Period Decorative French Stone Fireplace
Authentic 18th Century Period Decorative French Stone Fireplace

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

18th Century Louis XIV Fine French Antique Fireplace Mantel in Hard Stone
18th Century Louis XIV Fine French Antique Fireplace Mantel in Hard Stone

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

18th Century Fine Italian Antique Fireplace Mantel
18th Century Fine Italian Antique Fireplace Mantel

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
19th Century Fine Beige Limestone Vintage Fireplace Surround

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
18th Century French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Mantel

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

French Provencal Limestone Fireplace Surround With Exceptional Artempo Wear
French Provencal Limestone Fireplace Surround With Exceptional Artempo Wear

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

French Antique Kitchen Fireplace In Limestone With Original Patina
French Antique Kitchen Fireplace In Limestone With Original Patina

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

Ancient Chinese China Bronze Dragon Head Hairpin
Ancient Chinese China Bronze Dragon Head Hairpin

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

Ancient Roman Glass Flask, 1st–3rd Century AD
Ancient Roman Glass Flask, 1st–3rd Century AD

Ancient Roman Glass Flask, 1st–3rd Century AD

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

the sand used by ancient glassmakers. The surface exhibits striking iridescence and weathering, the

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Antiquities

Materials

Glass

Ancient Greek Wedding Vase with Geometric and Vegetal Motifs
Ancient Greek Wedding Vase with Geometric and Vegetal Motifs

Ancient Greek Wedding Vase with Geometric and Vegetal Motifs

Located in London, GB

ancient wedding rituals. The surface is decorated with a vegetal frieze around the shoulder, framed by

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Urns

Materials

Pottery

Dubini Ancient Bronze Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Dubini Ancient Bronze Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet

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
Antique Stone Flooring  - Rustic Salvaged Reclaimed Ancient Tile - Old Pavers

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

Dubini Empress Double Ancient Bronze Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
Dubini Empress Double Ancient Bronze Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings

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
Dubini Ancient Roman Bronze Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring

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
Dubini Constantine Roman Ancient Bronze Coin Peridot Citrine 18K Gold Earrings

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
Dubini Empires Ancient Bronze Coins Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings

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
Dubini Roman Ancient Authentic Bronze Coin Chandelier 18 Karat Gold Earrings

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
Dubini Constantine Ancient Bronze Coin Green Agate Tassel 18K Gold Earrings

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
Dubini Imperial Roman Ancient Bronze Patina Coin 18 K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

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

Antique Grand Tour Italian Bronze Sculpture of Dancing Faun of Pompeii
Antique Grand Tour Italian Bronze Sculpture of Dancing Faun of Pompeii

Antique Grand Tour Italian Bronze Sculpture of Dancing Faun of Pompeii

Located in Shippensburg, PA

fine verdigris patination and "ancient" surface treatment 31" H x 11 1/4" W x 10" D The present cast

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Monumental Mixed Media Disc Wall Sculpture
Vintage Monumental Mixed Media Disc Wall Sculpture

Vintage Monumental Mixed Media Disc Wall Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

surface that shifts with the light, evoking the sublime beauty of lunar surfaces or ancient topographic

Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Wood

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate
Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Located in Milford, DE

inclusions, surface pitting, ancient polish Stringing: Modern silk cord with metal hook clasp Professionally

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Sterling Silver

German Kabirski Noctis Handcrafted Silver Ring With Stamped Skull Design
German Kabirski Noctis Handcrafted Silver Ring With Stamped Skull Design

German Kabirski Noctis Handcrafted Silver Ring With Stamped Skull Design

By German Kabirski

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

into its rugged surface like an ancient mark of fate. Weathered and raw, its darkened patina enhances

Category

2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate
Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Located in Milford, DE

inclusions, surface pitting, ancient polish Stringing: Modern silk cord with metal hook clasp Professionally

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate
Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Located in Milford, DE

inclusions, surface pitting, ancient polish Stringing: Modern silk cord with metal hook clasp Professionally

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate
Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Located in Milford, DE

inclusions, surface pitting, ancient polish Stringing: Modern silk cord with metal hook clasp Professionally

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

18th century round stone ornament
18th century round stone ornament

18th century round stone ornament

Located in Vosselaar, BE

it has the feeling of a intriguing ancient disc with the weathered surface almost looking like a

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

Abstract Modern ‘Petra Design’ Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Abstract Modern ‘Petra Design’ Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Abstract Modern ‘Petra Design’ Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

surface interspersed with sections of intricate detailing, evoking the weathered surfaces of ancient

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1970s Pink Scavo Murano Glass Oval Bowl by Cenedese
1970s Pink Scavo Murano Glass Oval Bowl by Cenedese

1970s Pink Scavo Murano Glass Oval Bowl by Cenedese

By Cenedese

Located in Aci Castello, IT

" technique, which translates to "excavation." The technique gives the glass a textured, weathered surface

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Dove Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1950s
Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Dove Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1950s

Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Dove Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1950s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

for Bitossi, finished in a richly glazed cobalt-blue surface with incised geometric detailing. A

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Lapidari (Lapidary)
Lapidari (Lapidary)

Lapidari (Lapidary)

By Joan Miró

Located in OPOLE, PL

deliberate, while the soft aquatint areas evoke the textured surfaces of ancient tablets. The result is an

Category

1980s Surrealist More Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Large Greek Classical Marble Torso Draped in a Toga, Mid-20th Century
Large Greek Classical Marble Torso Draped in a Toga, Mid-20th Century

Large Greek Classical Marble Torso Draped in a Toga, Mid-20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

was executed in the traditional manner, inspired by ancient Roman statuary. The surface has developed

Category

Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Italian Travertine Table With Swiss Edge & Ash Base With Silver Metal Frame
Italian Travertine Table With Swiss Edge & Ash Base With Silver Metal Frame

Italian Travertine Table With Swiss Edge & Ash Base With Silver Metal Frame

Located in İnegöl, TR

features a generous 72" x 36" surface, comfortably seating 6 guests for memorable gatherings. Carved from

Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Vintage Monumental Sculptural Figurative Face Vessel Floor Vase
Vintage Monumental Sculptural Figurative Face Vessel Floor Vase

Vintage Monumental Sculptural Figurative Face Vessel Floor Vase

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

an open oval mouth detail. The tall teardrop form and textured stone-like surface evoke ancient

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Handcrafted Sculptural Italian Travertine Table - Monolith Dining Table
Handcrafted Sculptural Italian Travertine Table - Monolith Dining Table

Handcrafted Sculptural Italian Travertine Table - Monolith Dining Table

Located in İnegöl, TR

silhouette that feels both ancient and contemporary. The surface is expertly honed to a matte finish, soft to

Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Guest from the Futur
Guest from the Futur

Guest from the Futur

Located in Zofingen, AG

figure, outlined in gold, appears upon an ochre surface of an ancient fresco — a herald of what has not

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Glyph Carved Reclaimed Teak Geometric Sconce by Evam
Glyph Carved Reclaimed Teak Geometric Sconce by Evam

Glyph Carved Reclaimed Teak Geometric Sconce by Evam

Located in Udaipur, IN

geometry is at once ancient and modern. The circular surface reveals intersecting lines and forms

Category

2010s Indian International Style Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood, Teak

Burmese Pyu/Mon Cast Bronze Monk Sculpture, 10th–12th Century, Myanmar
Burmese Pyu/Mon Cast Bronze Monk Sculpture, 10th–12th Century, Myanmar

Burmese Pyu/Mon Cast Bronze Monk Sculpture, 10th–12th Century, Myanmar

Located in Ukiah, CA

, gentle mouth—features typical of the finest examples from this early era. The surface bears an ancient

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Classical Greek-Style Plaster Bust, 1950s
Large Classical Greek-Style Plaster Bust, 1950s

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

Bronze Sable Antelope Bust - African Antelope Bronze Sculpture - Limited edition
Bronze Sable Antelope Bust - African Antelope Bronze Sculpture - Limited edition

Bronze Sable Antelope Bust - African Antelope Bronze Sculpture - Limited edition

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

presence. I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Boho Ceramic Terracotta Face Vase
Vintage Boho Ceramic Terracotta Face Vase

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

Beginning of the Hunt - Bronze Maasai Warrior Sculpture
Beginning of the Hunt - Bronze Maasai Warrior Sculpture

Beginning of the Hunt - Bronze Maasai Warrior Sculpture

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

balance, grace, and presence. I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Desert Light No. 1

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. 2

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

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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.