Swain Furniture
Scrimshaw of engraved whale tooth depicting the Captain F. Swain 1850
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso, raffigurante da un lato il mezzo busto del Captain F. Swain
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Teeth
‘Bucolic Joinings’ Painting by Lexden Lewis Pocock
By Lexden Lewis Pocock
Located in London, GB
swain in the carpenter’s shop, she tending a turtle dove, while it’s mate waits on the windows edge; the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Original Vintage London Underground Poster Highgate Cemetery Headstone Angel Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage London Underground poster for Highgate cemetery swains lane N6 nearest station
Category
1990s British Posters
Materials
Paper
H 59.85 in W 40.16 in D 0.04 in
Eve and Adam a Painting by Leonard Dufresne Regionalist Style Painting
Located in Rochester, NY
the Swain School of Design in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the Skohegan School of Painting & Sculpture
Category
20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Paint
17th Century Flemish Pastoral Landscape Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A Flemish pastoral landscape tapestry panel from the 17th century, depicting a young swain leading
Category
Antique 17th Century European Tapestries
Materials
Wool
19th Century French Aubusson Rustic Pastoral Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
young swain traveling with his faithful dog in an idyllic wooded area characterized by placidity and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool
18th Century French Aubusson Romantic Tapestry, with Drapery Motif
By Jean-Baptiste Huet
Located in New York, NY
a young swain watering the flowers while a damsel reposes to his right. The scene is framed by an
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Aubusson Wall Brackets
Materials
Wool
Original Vintage London Underground Poster - Psychology Pstudent at Horse Guards
Located in London, GB
Publicity Officer, London Transport, 55 Broadway, S.W.1. Printed by John Swain and son. Good condition
Category
Vintage 1950s British Posters
Materials
Paper
H 39.97 in W 25.01 in D 0.04 in
Chris Gustin Whiskey Cup, 2019
Located in Concord, MA
in Artisanry at Boston University from 1980-1985, the Swain School of Design from 1985-1988, and the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Chris Gustin Whiskey Cup, 2019
Located in Concord, MA
Program in Artisanry at Boston University from 1980 to 1985, the Swain School of Design from 1985-1988
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Chris Gustin Whiskey Cup, 2019
Located in Concord, MA
Program in Artisanry at Boston University from 1980 to 1985, the Swain School of Design from 1985-1988
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chris Gustin Whiskey Cup, 2019
Located in Concord, MA
taught at the Program in Artisanry at Boston University from 1980-1985, the Swain School of Design from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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Antique Hand Carved Gilt Wooden Church Statue of Saint Francis & Clare of Assisi
Located in Lisse, NL
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Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Religious Items
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H 13.6 in W 5.1 in D 3.35 in
1960s Music Radio TV Record Player Cabinet, Mahogany, Osvaldo Borsani attributed
By Osvaldo Borsani, Cantu
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury music radio TV record player cabinet (or Dry Bar cabinet) in mahogany Osvaldo Borsani attributed
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
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H 27.96 in W 42.52 in D 21.66 in
Bentwood Early 1900s Rocking Chair Produced by Mundus, Budapest
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Bentwood and straw rocking chair produced by Mondus in the early 20th century.
The armchair is complete and features its original maker label: "Mundus Budapest".
The chair is compl...
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Antique Early 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
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Straw, Bentwood
1960s Modernist Carved Wood Egret Bird Sculpture K & P
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modern Wood Bird Egret Table Sculpture signed K & P
Artist stamped
25 h x 7 d x 2.5 w
Preowned vintage condition unrestored
See images provided.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Ophthalmometer Eye Machine by General Optical Company
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Antique Universal Ophthalmometer Eye Exam Machine by General Optical Company is stamped “Pat Oct 24th 1911”. This is an optical optometrist device to measure the curvature of th...
Category
Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Antique Spectacle Lenses Eye Glass Optometrist tool set
Located in Norwalk, CT
Salmon Bros London, A beautiful cased instrument for measuring the sight to determine the need for glasses.
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Velvet, Glass, Wood
Vintage Set of Three Miniature Bronze Musician Monkeys Playing Instruments
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library shelf or office with this set of antique miniature monkey sculptures. Created in France circa 1920, each Chimp is seated on a stool and playing an instrument with ...
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Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 3.75 in W 2.75 in D 3.25 in
Pharmacy Height Measure Stand, Pitch Pine Measuring Stick or Somastometre
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pharmacy Height Measure Stand, Pitch Pine Measuring Stick or Somastometre
Once these along with scales were common place in Doctors Surgeries, Chemist Shops and Drug stores, the pat...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Muse Terpsichore: Framed Hand-colored 19th C. Engraving after 17th C. Painting
Located in Alamo, CA
"Dessine par Gallier" is a hand-colored engraving and etching by Pierre Laurent (1739-1809) and Pierre Audouin (1768-1822) after a painting by Eustache Le Sueur (1617-1655) in the 17...
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Late 18th Century Romantic Figurative Prints
Materials
Engraving, Etching
H 23.25 in W 18.5 in D 1.63 in
Important and Monumental Japanese Bronze Okimono – Sano Takachika
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this magnificent huge scale Meiji Period 1868-1912 bronze elephant and tiger group by the leading 19th centu...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Italian Cameo Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Vintage shell cameo sterling silver pendant necklace brooch 600.
Stunning pendant for a necklace the bell flips up or down depending on whether you are wearing it as a necklace or as...
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Bavarian Pharmacy Balance
Located in New Orleans, LA
This amazing and extremely rare Bavarian Biedermeier-period pharmacy balance stand would have been at home at any apothecary’s shop during the mid-19th century. Crafted of walnut wit...
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Antique 19th Century Balkan Biedermeier Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Signed and Numbered ''Aluminum Brogue" from an Edition of 21 by Finn Stone
By Finn Stone
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Aluminum sculpture of a brogue shoe by U.K. artist Finn Stone, one from an edition of 21.
Category
2010s English Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
H 5.12 in W 12.6 in D 4.93 in
French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Great Dane” by Georges Gardet
By George Gardet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGES GARDET
French, 1863-1939
Recumbent Great Dane
Patinated bronze signed in cast "G. GARDET", cold-stamped "865 K" and "FRANCE"
Item # 311KOG07P
A good casting of Gardet's ...
Category
20th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Roman Sculpture Bacchus Signed 19th Century French
Located in Buxton, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Beautiful Roman Style Sculpture
Statue of Young Bacchus - Greek God of Wine and Harvest
Signature to base FAGUI
Terracotta
Nice Patina
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
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Terracotta
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Modern Round Brass and Glass Cantilevered Coffee Table by John Mascheroni
By John Mascheroni
Located in Dallas, TX
A large uniquely engineered cantilevered brass coffee table designed by John Mascheroni for Swain
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Clarence Ira Dreisbach "Pennsylvania Farm Winter Snow"
By Clarence Ira Dreisbach
Located in Allentown, PA
Public School; Bucks County School Service Center; Bethlehem Liberty High School; Swain Country Day
Category
Vintage 1950s American American Classical Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Clarence Ira Dreisbach "Summer Day "
By Clarence Ira Dreisbach
Located in Allentown, PA
Service Center; Bethlehem Liberty High School; Swain Country Day School and many private collections
Category
Vintage 1950s American American Classical Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass Bar Stools by Swain
By Swaim
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern brass bar stools by Swain. Classic, timeless style. Brass plated stools
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Paolo Piva, Two-Seater DS-4251/53 Sofa, De Sede, Switzerland, 1989
By Paolo Piva, De Sede
Located in London, GB
influenced a career in making minimalist, elegant and functional buildings and furniture. This is
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wool, Bouclé
Paolo Piva, Three-Seater DS-4251/53 Sofa, De Sede, Switzerland, 1989
By Paolo Piva, De Sede
Located in London, GB
influenced a career in making minimalist, elegant and functional buildings and furniture. This is
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wool, Bouclé
H 35.44 in W 92.13 in D 28.35 in
Oil on Canvas - "North African Shoreline"
Located in Charleston, SC
Robert Swain Gifford
American, 1840 - 1905
"North African Shoreline"
Oil on
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas
c. 1849-61 Blue-Throated Sabre-Wing Hummingbird Print by John Gould & Henry C. R
By John Gould and Henry Constantine Richter
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Campylopterus Ensipennis, Swains. Blue-throated Sabre-wing John Gould & Henry C. Richter, printed
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Prints
Materials
Paper
H 24 in W 30 in D 2 in
The Gold Rush R1956 Italian Due Fogli Film Poster
Located in New York, NY
Charles Chaplin with Charles Chaplin / Mack Swain / Tom Murray / Henry Bergman. Very Good condition
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Vintage 1950s Italian Posters
Materials
Paper
"Man in Plaid Jacket, " Glowing Portrait of Handsome Male Figure, Depression Era
By Eben Farrington Comins
Located in Philadelphia, PA
painter who taught for years at the St. Paul School of Fine Arts, Wellesley College, and the Swain School
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 33 in W 24.5 in D 2 in
Vincent Calenzo Oil Painting Titled "The Keeper"
Located in Pasadena, CA
born in Elmont NY, in 1967. He attended the Swain School of Design, Yale's Summer School of Music and
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Early 2000s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
An Early Staffordshire Figure of A Dandy and his Lady
Located in Downingtown, PA
swaines by wearing elegant but exaggerated large hats and poke bonnets, very short jackets or exceedingly
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sculptures
"Autumn View" Painting by William Ferdinand Macy
By William Ferdinand Macy
Located in Nantucket, MA
artist R. Swain Gifford (1840–1905) and others. He exhibited some early luminous New England scenes at
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Antique 1890s American American Classical Paintings
Robert Ward van Boskerck '1855-1932' Painting of a Marsh View in the Meadow
By Robert Ward van Boskerck
Located in Hallowell, US
of the Columbia University School of Mines. He received his artistic education from R. Swain Gifford
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Marc St. Pierre Encaustic Painting 'Absence / Presence'
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Illinois at Edwardsville. He taught at the Swain School of Design for nine years before joining UMass
Category
20th Century Paintings
Robert Ward van Boskerck Antique Oil on Canvas of Autumn
By Robert Ward van Boskerck
Located in Shippensburg, PA
W. Van Boskerck received his artistic education from Robert Swain Gifford and Alexander Wyant. As a
Category
Early 20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Paint
1899 Lindrooth Map of Lincoln Park, Chicago
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
allocated $10,000 for improvements, and nurseryman Swain Nelson created and implemented the park's first
Category
Antique 1890s American Maps
Big Game Hunting, Signed by Theodore Roosevelt, #606 of 1000, 1899
By Theodore Roosevelt
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
etchings by R. Swain Gifford, with printed tissue-guards.
In addition to serving as the 26th President
Category
Antique 1890s American Books
Materials
Paper
Staffordshire Group of Courting Couple or Dandies, circa 1825
Located in Downingtown, PA
. The ladies not to be outdone by their companion's sartorial finery complimented their swaines by
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Pottery
Materials
Pearlware, Pottery
Bronze Humidor by Tiffany Studios New York
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
and the eminent Hudson River School painter Robert Swain Gifford visited Pompeii. While excavations
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Bronze
Monumental stoneware sculpture by noted artist Chris Gustin 1985
Located in Palm Springs, CA
(spring); Lisbon, Portugal
1985-1988 Swain School of Design; Associate Professor of Design; New
Category
Late 20th Century American Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Northeast Auctions, The Charles V. Swain Collection of Pewter
Located in valatie, NY
Northeast Auctions, The Charles V. Swain Collection of Pewter. Manchester: Northeast Auctions, 2007
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Materials
Paper
Modernist Brass and Glass Coffee Table by John Mascheroni
By John Mascheroni
Located in Dallas, TX
Large uniquely engineered cantilevered brass coffee table designed by John Mascheroni for Swain
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Flemish Pastoral Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
young swain standing amidst seated ladies having a picnic, while their flock reposes in the verdant
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Rustic Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Upholstered Burgundy Mohair Nailhead Trim Bench by Swaim
By Swaim
Located in Toledo, OH
An attractive upholstered mohair bench by Swain. It features ample cushioning, a solid wood frame
Category
20th Century American Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Mohair
Natural Black Cowhide Rug
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
with your rug.
You will receive the rug shown - Swain.
Category
2010s North and South American Rugs
Materials
Cowhide
"Picturesque America" Edited by William Cullen Bryant, First Edition, 1872, 1874
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
. Swain Gifford, Harry Fenn, James D. Smillie, and others. For several years artists were specially
Category
Antique 1870s American Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
H 13 in W 10.88 in D 2.5 in
Chris Gustin Whiskey Cup, 2019
Located in Concord, MA
in Artisanry at Boston University from 1980-1985, the Swain School of Design from 1985-1988, and the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Chris Gustin Whiskey Cup, 2019
Located in Concord, MA
the Program in Artisanry at Boston University from 1980 to 1985, the Swain School of Design from 1985
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
1940s Vintage Industrial Aluminum & Brass Apothecary Scale Balance with Weights
Located in Lafayette, IN
Jewelry and in 1880 and 1881 he is listed as an owner in the Swain & Ainsworth Machine Shop on 474 Larimer
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 20 in W 18 in D 10 in
1 Volume, T.E. Lawrence, Seven Pillars of Wisdom
Located in New York, NY
and titles. Top edge gilt with marbled endpapers. Illustrations in photogravure by John Swain & Son
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Vintage 1930s English Books
Materials
Leather
Pair of Art Deco Style Swain Game Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featured are a pair of Art Deco style game chairs.hey came from Swain a well know manufacturer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Victorian Cast Iron Radiator Cover
Located in London, GB
Gothic Style Radiator cover. Stamped "John Swain- Hyde"
Category
Antique 19th Century English Console Tables
Materials
Iron
Sculpture Titled "Seated Women, " 2007-12
Located in Long Island City, NY
alumnus of the Swain School of Design and Parson's School of Design Graduate Program for Painting. While
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures
"Man Smoking", 2012 by Artist David Paulson
Located in Long Island City, NY
David Paulson was born in Providence, Rhode Island in 1955. He is an alumnus of the Swain School
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings
Materials
Board
"Sitting Man, " 2012 Drawing by David Paulson
By David Paulson
Located in Long Island City, NY
alumnus of the Swain School of Design and Parson's School of Design Graduate Program for Painting. While
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Drawings
"Top Hat", 2012
Located in Long Island City, NY
alumnus of the Swain School of Design and Parson's School of Design Graduate Program for Painting. While
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
"Bathers, " 2012 Artist by David Paulson
Located in Long Island City, NY
David Paulson was born in Providence, Rhode Island in 1955. He is an alumnus of the Swain School
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
"Portrait in Green, " 2012
Located in Long Island City, NY
David Paulson was born in Providence, Rhode Island in 1955. He is an alumnus of the Swain School
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings
Materials
Board
"Diana, " 2009
Located in Long Island City, NY
Swain School of Design and Parson's School of Design Graduate Program for Painting. While at Parson's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
George Fisher Daniels American, 1821-1879
By G. F. Daniels
Located in Litchfield, CT
artists like Emil Carlsen, R. Swain Gifford and Winslow Homer. His paintings were included in
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Antique 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Fine Landscape Painting of Sheep Grazing by Robert Ward van Boskerck
By Robert Ward van Boskerck
Located in Charlevoix, MI
where he studied under Alexander Wyant and Robert Swain Gifford. Around 1900 van Boskerck traveled to
Category
Early 20th Century American Paintings
Sigmund Abeles Charcoal drawing, 1966
Located in San Francisco, CA
College, Swain School of Design in Massachusetts, Boston University, the University of New Hampshire and
Category
20th Century American Drawings
Materials
Charcoal
Scalamandre Swivel Chairs
By Scalamandre
Located in New London, CT
Clean set of Scalamandre-covered swivel chairs. Possibly made by Swain and distributed through
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Round Brass and Glass Cantilevered Coffee Table by John Mascheroni
By John Mascheroni
Located in Dallas, TX
A large uniquely engineered cantilevered brass coffee table designed by John Mascheroni for Swain
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Eileen Gray Brick Screen, circa 2000
By Eileen Gray
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
plain panels.
Provenance: From the contents of architecturally designed ‘Valhalla House’ Swains Lane
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Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Lacquer
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Swain Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of swain furniture available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of swain furniture — often made from fabric, paper and ceramic — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of swain furniture, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of swain furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Frederic Henri Kay Henrion, Lexden Lewis Pocock and Swaim produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Swain Furniture?
A piece of swain furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,966, while the lowest priced sells for $35 and the highest can go for as much as $33,572.
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