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Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Oversized Dresser Jar with Powder Puff Holder
Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Oversized Dresser Jar with Powder Puff Holder

Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Oversized Dresser Jar with Powder Puff Holder

Located in New Hope, PA

This top sits on a silver well that fits snugly over the jar and holds a swans down powder puff, keeping it out of the powder in the jar below.

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1890s American Decorative Objects

Lalique Swan Head Down Pure Crystal Sculpture
Lalique Swan Head Down Pure Crystal Sculpture

Lalique Swan Head Down Pure Crystal Sculpture

By Lalique

Located in Miami, FL

This listing is for the Swan Head Down only Please see the companion Head Up Swan listed This listing is for the Swan Head Down only final sale MEASURES: HEIGHT 18cm" LENGTH 36cm"...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Sculptures

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Houpette chenille knit mini dress XS
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Houpette chenille knit mini dress XS

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1994 Houpette chenille knit mini dress XS

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW

This soft sculptural dress is made of ‘houpette’, a chenille like tufted nylon fabric developed especially for Alaïa to resemble and have the feel of swan’s down. Mimicking the form ...

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1990s French Mini Dress

Lalique Swan Head Up Pure Crystal Sculpture
Lalique Swan Head Up Pure Crystal Sculpture

Lalique Swan Head Up Pure Crystal Sculpture

By Lalique

Located in Miami, FL

Please see the companion Head Down Swan listed. Please note: This listing is for the Swan Head Up only. final sale SWAN MEASURES: HEIGHT 24cm" LENGTH 30.9cm" WIDTH 18.2cm" CONDI...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Sculptures

French 1900s Belle Époque Iron and Bronze Upholstered Stool with Swan Heads
French 1900s Belle Époque Iron and Bronze Upholstered Stool with Swan Heads

French 1900s Belle Époque Iron and Bronze Upholstered Stool with Swan Heads

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Belle Époque iron and bronze stool from the early 20th century, with swan heads, palmed feet and upholstery. Created in France during the Belle Époque era, this iron and bro...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Stools

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Bronze, Iron

Pair of Trouvailles Metal and Brass Side Tables with Swan Necks and Doors
Pair of Trouvailles Metal and Brass Side Tables with Swan Necks and Doors

Pair of Trouvailles Metal and Brass Side Tables with Swan Necks and Doors

By Trouvailles Furniture Inc.

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Trouvailles metal and brass round top side tables from the mid-20th century with two doors, swan necks and wing motifs. Created by the American company Trouvailles, each of...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Italian Steel and Bronze Circular Side Table with Swan Necks and Doors
Vintage Italian Steel and Bronze Circular Side Table with Swan Necks and Doors

Vintage Italian Steel and Bronze Circular Side Table with Swan Necks and Doors

Located in Atlanta, GA

A vintage Italian steel and bronze round top side table from the mid-20th century with two doors, swan necks and wing motifs. Born in Italy during the midcentury period, this steel s...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bronze, Steel

Bar with Wood and Bronze, Attributed William Billy Haines
Bar with Wood and Bronze, Attributed William Billy Haines

Bar with Wood and Bronze, Attributed William Billy Haines

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

By 1931, when Cecil Beaton deigned to visit the movie colony, he was relieved to see "ostrich-feather trimming, swan's down, and Pierrette pompoms" fallen from popularity and credite...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Bronze

Bar with Wood and Bronze
Bar with Wood and Bronze

Bar with Wood and Bronze

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

By 1931, when Cecil Beaton deigned to visit the movie colony, he was relieved to see "ostrich-feather trimming, swan's down, and Pierrette pompoms" fallen from popularity and credite...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

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Bronze

Bar with Wood and Bronze
Bar with Wood and Bronze

Bar with Wood and Bronze

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

By 1931, when Cecil Beaton deigned to visit the movie colony, he was relieved to see "ostrich-feather trimming, swan's down, and Pierrette pompoms" fallen from popularity and credite...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Bronze

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1950's French stunning swan down and velvet quilted bolero
1950's French stunning swan down and velvet quilted bolero

1950's French stunning swan down and velvet quilted bolero

Located in Newark, DE

Adorned around the collar and elbow length sleeves with removable exquisite and very white swan down. The interior of the garment is of the original creamy quilted satin.

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1950s French Coats

René Lalique - 'Houppes' Art Deco Opalescent Glass Powder Box
René Lalique - 'Houppes' Art Deco Opalescent Glass Powder Box

René Lalique - 'Houppes' Art Deco Opalescent Glass Powder Box

By René Lalique

Located in South Gippsland, Victoria

A René Lalique 'Houppes' Art Deco Opalescent glass powder box & cover moulded in relief on the underside of the lid with a design of swan-down powder puffs. Moulded mark "R. Lalique".

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

Leda and the Swan - Standing, Seated & Lying Down
Leda and the Swan - Standing, Seated & Lying Down

Leda and the Swan - Standing, Seated & Lying Down

By Willem de Kooning

Located in New York, NY

Only available as the original set of three sculptures Signed with initials “WdeK” and numbered Limited-edition of 9 plus three proofs Provenance: Studio of Willem de Kooning The Spr...

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1980s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Lalique Swan Head Down Figure/Sculpture in Gold Luster Crystal

Lalique Swan Head Down Figure/Sculpture in Gold Luster Crystal

By Lalique

Located in New York, NY

The purity of the satin finished and polished crystal, Lalique's hallmark, illustrates the delicate plumage on the swans wings. Handcrafted in France. Dimensions: H 7.09" x L 14.17"...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Lalique Swan Head Up Figure in Gold Luster Crystal
Lalique Swan Head Up Figure in Gold Luster Crystal

Lalique Swan Head Up Figure in Gold Luster Crystal

Unavailable

H 9.45 in W 7.17 in D 12.17 in

Lalique Swan Head Up Figure in Gold Luster Crystal

By Lalique

Located in New York, NY

The Swan Head Up and Head Down sculptures are now issued in a gold luster and gold stamped version.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Aubusson Tapestry Cartoon With a Swan on a River, c.1880
Aubusson Tapestry Cartoon With a Swan on a River, c.1880

Aubusson Tapestry Cartoon With a Swan on a River, c.1880

Located in London, GB

Aubusson tapestry cartoon for a chair back. Verdure with a swan. Oil on canvas laid down on a board. Mounted in an oval mount (matt) with gilt bevel and framed in a wooden frame wit...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Paintings

Victorian 1800s Ruby Old Mine Diamond Royal Queen Crown Swan Bird Brooch Pendant
Victorian 1800s Ruby Old Mine Diamond Royal Queen Crown Swan Bird Brooch Pendant

Victorian 1800s Ruby Old Mine Diamond Royal Queen Crown Swan Bird Brooch Pendant

Located in New york, NY

In face during the Napoleonic Era, the Swan was one of the most revered symbols of the Napolean Bonaparte family and Empress Joséphine was most famously known for her association to ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Lalique Swan Head Down Sculpture

Lalique Swan Head Down Sculpture

Unavailable

H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 14.17 in

Lalique Swan Head Down Sculpture

By Lalique

Located in New York, NY

The purity of the satin finished and repolished crystal, Lalique's hallmark, illustrates the delicate plumage on the swans wings.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Swans Down & Marabou Jacket
Swans Down & Marabou Jacket

Swans Down & Marabou Jacket

Located in New Hope, PA

White swans down covers the body of this charming little feather chubby.

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Late 20th Century Jackets

Azzedine Alaia SS 1994 houpette mini dress
Azzedine Alaia SS 1994 houpette mini dress

Azzedine Alaia SS 1994 houpette mini dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Carnate, IT

Made in in a fluffy chenille or Houpette to resemble swans down. Featuring a panels of stretch fabric in a cage or rib like pattern.

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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

Set of Two Lalique Swan Head Up and Swan Head Down Sculptures
Set of Two Lalique Swan Head Up and Swan Head Down Sculptures

Set of Two Lalique Swan Head Up and Swan Head Down Sculptures

By René Lalique

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lalique swan head up and swan head down sculptures. Handcrafted in France.

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Vintage 1940s French Animal Sculptures

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Glass

Rare Alaia Vintage S/S 1994 Houpette Black White Plush Mini Dress
Rare Alaia Vintage S/S 1994 Houpette Black White Plush Mini Dress

Rare Alaia Vintage S/S 1994 Houpette Black White Plush Mini Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Jersey City, NJ

The black sections are made from houpette—a unique fabric developed for Alaïa featuring short nylon tufts that mimic the softness of swan’s down. This legendary design has been featu...

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1990s French Day Dresses

Thomas King - 20th Century Oil, View Down Swan Street, Ashwell
Thomas King - 20th Century Oil, View Down Swan Street, Ashwell

Thomas King - 20th Century Oil, View Down Swan Street, Ashwell

Located in Corsham, GB

Well presented in a modern frame with gilt detail. Handwritten label fixed to the reverse gives a short history of Ashwell. Signed. On wove laid to board.

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21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

20th c. French Lalique Swan
20th c. French Lalique Swan

20th c. French Lalique Swan

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H 7 in W 14.5 in D 8 in

20th c. French Lalique Swan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20th c. French Lalique Swan with Head Down.

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20th Century French Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Pair of Carved Wood and Caned Swan Armchairs
Pair of Carved Wood and Caned Swan Armchairs

Pair of Carved Wood and Caned Swan Armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chic pair of painted doubled caned armchairs with swan motif and newly upholstered down seat cushions.

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20th Century Italian Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century, Danish Mahogany Swan Neck Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century, Danish Mahogany Swan Neck Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century, Danish Mahogany Swan Neck Armchairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Shaped backs with head rests. Beautifully carved swan neck arms which link down to the tapered legs.

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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Victorian Armchairs

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Mahogany

Vintage French Midcentury Steel Round Table with Swan Motifs and Mirrored Top
Vintage French Midcentury Steel Round Table with Swan Motifs and Mirrored Top

Vintage French Midcentury Steel Round Table with Swan Motifs and Mirrored Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French vintage steel round center table from the mid-20th century, with new mirrored top, swan motifs and duck feet. This French midcentury table features a circular top presenting...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Steel

French Vintage Metal Triangular Stool with Cross Woven Seat and Swan Necks
French Vintage Metal Triangular Stool with Cross Woven Seat and Swan Necks

French Vintage Metal Triangular Stool with Cross Woven Seat and Swan Necks

Located in Atlanta, GA

This unique little mid-20th century French stool features a triangular, cross woven seat adorned with swan necks extending down from each of the three corners.

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20th Century French Stools

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Metal

French 20th Century Sofa Table with White Marble Top and X Form Swan Base
French 20th Century Sofa Table with White Marble Top and X Form Swan Base

French 20th Century Sofa Table with White Marble Top and X Form Swan Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French sofa table from the 20th century, with marble top and swan motifs. Created in France during the 20th century, this sofa table features a rectangular top sitting above an ele...

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20th Century French Sofa Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Late 19th Century French Pitch Pine Cocktail Table
Late 19th Century French Pitch Pine Cocktail Table

Late 19th Century French Pitch Pine Cocktail Table

Located in High Point, NC

The top has two small repairs and has a beveled edge, following down to a swan's neck shaped carved decorated apron, supported on paneled tapered legs, ending in blocked feet.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

Gianni Versace 1990s Greek Theater Silk Shirt
Gianni Versace 1990s Greek Theater Silk Shirt

Gianni Versace 1990s Greek Theater Silk Shirt

By Gianni Versace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Colorful and intricate, the motif features paisley and floral designs, ancient Greek busts, ancient Greek dancers and golden Trumpeter Swans. Includes a hidden button down front, tra...

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1990s Italian Blouses and Tops

A Very Fine Magnum Glass Claret Jug, c1850
A Very Fine Magnum Glass Claret Jug, c1850

A Very Fine Magnum Glass Claret Jug, c1850

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

A Very Fine Magnum Glass Claret Jug, c1850 Additional information: Date : 1840-60 Period : Victoria Origin : England Colour : Clear, pale grey hue Neck : Engraved with fruiting vi...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Glass

White Swans Down Evening Cape Vintage
White Swans Down Evening Cape Vintage

White Swans Down Evening Cape Vintage

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

White swans down evening cape mid 20th century. This cape would make a perfect and one of a kind addition to a special evening gown or pajamas.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Capes

Bare-Back Teddy in White Tulle with Beaded 1920s Applique and Swan's Down Trim
Bare-Back Teddy in White Tulle with Beaded 1920s Applique and Swan's Down Trim

Bare-Back Teddy in White Tulle with Beaded 1920s Applique and Swan's Down Trim

By Torso Creations

Located in Gresham, OR

Bare-back teddy in white tulle with beaded and rhinestone 1920s applique and trim. Swan's-down edging at shoulders and hem. Ties at back.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Negligees

Side-Tie Tulle Teddy with 1920s Beaded Bird Applique and Black Swan's-Down Trim
Side-Tie Tulle Teddy with 1920s Beaded Bird Applique and Black Swan's-Down Trim

Side-Tie Tulle Teddy with 1920s Beaded Bird Applique and Black Swan's-Down Trim

By Torso Creations

Located in Gresham, OR

Side-tie teddy with 1920s beaded bird applique work and black swan's-down trim at hem and shoulder straps. Silk velvet peek-a-boo blockwork back panel.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Negligees

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Swan Down For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the swan down you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A swan down — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Find 189 options for an antique or vintage swan down now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a swan down — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A swan down made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made swan down over the years, but those crafted by Lalique, Arne Jacobsen and Buccellati are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Swan Down?

Prices for a swan down can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $95 and can go as high as $350,423, while the average can fetch as much as $3,497.