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Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella and Stick Stand
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian cast iron umbrella and stick stand, the back cast in the form of a knight in armour with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

African Topoke Sword Currency on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo Meno peoples
Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Three African Topoke Sword Currency On Custom Stands
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Three African iron currency blades or swords currency from the Topoke peoples from the Democratic
Category

Antique 19th Century African Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Poto African Iron Sword, Congo Africa on Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Poto African sword, Congo Africa on stand. A forged iron sword with fine incised design, inlaid
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
African currency sword that was used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land
Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Pair of African Iron Sword Currencies on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo
Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Late 19th Century Laotian Swords on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Laos swords from the late 19th century on custom stands. This pair of antique swords from
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Antique 19th Century Laotian Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Laotian Pair of 19th Century Daab Swords Presented on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Laos swords from the late 19th century on custom stands. This pair of antique swords from
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Antique Late 19th Century Laotian Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Japanese black lacquered sword stand 刀掛け (katana’kake) with raden inlay
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Charming black lacquered wooden sword stand (katana’kake), designed for 3 swords, encrusted with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Cast Iron Knight With Sword
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Half of a body on a stand, sword comes out, cast has rust ware it can be sandblasted and re
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Knight With Sword
Cast Iron Knight With Sword
H 24.02 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Six of Swords, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsPart of her series about the divinatory meanings of the swords tarot cards
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist More Art

Materials

Oil

A Meissen Tureen and Stand, c1745
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Meissen Tureen and Stand, c1745 Additional information: Date : c1745 Marks : Meissen crossed
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Antique 18th Century German Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

Brutalist Sculpture of a Knight with Sword
By Curtis Jeré, Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Impressive freestanding sculpture of a Knight with his sword drawn. The figure is constructed of
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Fireplace Poker Sword Form by Peerage of England
By Peerage
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
brass stand. Note: Width of the sword hilt is 3.38". Note: Diameter of the stand is 3.75".
Category

Early 20th Century English Romantic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Steel

Phurba or Kila Wrathful Sacred Buddhist Sword
Located in North Hollywood, CA
” Phurba (wrathful sword) or sword or double Vajra (whirling Vajra) representing the Karma family or
Category

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Folk Art Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Bing & Gröndahl "Harlequin with Sword", Designed by Ebbe Sadolin
By Bing & Grøndahl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bing & Gröndahl "Harlequin with Sword", Designed by Ebbe Sadolin Green and blue underglaze mark
Category

20th Century Danish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Carl Kauba Bronze Figure of "Justitia" Seated Woman with Sword
By Carl Kauba
Located in Dallas, TX
Wonderful and rare original Carl Kauba (1865-1922) gilt bronze of a Lady with sword and law book
Category

Early 1900s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

An Unusually Large 19th Century Topoke Tribe Currency Sword
Located in Hudson, NY
This currency sword, like most African trade currency items, was used as a way to transfer wealth
Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

18th Century Watercolor of a Great Sword Duel in Germany
Located in Wiscasset, ME
want to stand back to the Degen of their aristocratic students and demanded a sword to go with their
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Antique 1750s German Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

American Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring of a Knight with Sword and Torch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring of a Knight with Sword and Torch Knickerbocker Silver
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Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

1960s Swedish Kosta Boda Olive Glass Warrior Shield & Sword Dish by Erik Hoglund
By Kosta Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in London, GB
coloured light olive glass. The warrior with a sword & shield design is pressed into the base of the glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Late 19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of a Boy with a Sword by Louis Kley
By Louis Kley
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century french bronze sculpture of a boy with a sword by Louis Kley By: Louis Kley
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Stone, Bronze, Metal, Copper

The Hierophant (Framed Watercolor Illustration on Archival Paper)
By Nicholas Kahn & Richard Selesnick
Located in Hudson, NY
illustration, a man in a hand-shaped costume stands among discarded objects varying in nature--a fish, a sword
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

Stunning Patinated Bronze Scupture of a Fighting Centaur On Slate Plinth
Located in Germantown, MD
Barreling Out Of The Realm Of Greek Mythology Wielding A Sword And Shield Of Snakes In Hand. His Powerful
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20th Century Italian Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Slate, Bronze

"Statue of Freedom" by Tom Lydon, Original Chalk on Paper, 1991
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
composition. Behind the statue is a waving American flag. In the background, the U.S. Capitol building stands
Category

1990s American Paintings

Materials

Paper

Slava Ukraini - 15-02-23, Drawing, Pencil/Colored Pencil on Paper
By Corne Akkers
Located in Yardley, PA
about you? Let’s Get Political Time to make a stand. I handled political and social-cultural
Category

2010s Art Deco Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Pencil

Natural Rock Crystal Sphere on a Neoclassical Polished and Patinated Bronze Base
Located in Hudson, NY
nature. The sphere is 9 inches in diameter and runs from clear to crazed inclusions throughout. The stand
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Large 18th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting Depicting a Hunt Scene
Located in Dallas, TX
attached to it and has a sword on his left hip. Three retriever dogs stand to the hunter’s left, while a
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Madonna Scarsella Paint Oil on canvas Old master 16/17th Century Raffaello Art
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
. In the lower part of the composition stands the figure of San Giacomo Maggiore, one of the twelve
Category

16th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Macbeth and the Three Witches a Painting on Panel by Francesco Zuccarelli
By Francesco Zuccarelli
Located in PARIS, FR
crucial moment when Macbeth, represented on the right, leaning on his sword, motionless and imperturbable
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1760s Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Oil on Canvas Painting Portrait of the Italian Noble Family of Zanardi Count
By Lucia Casalini Torelli
Located in Firenze, IT
on the right side. The father stands up and holds the hand of his eldest son, proudly introducing
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century, Chinese Blue and White vase / lamp. 56cm (22") high
Located in Brighton, Sussex
. Having wonderful hand painted scenes of soldiers on horseback and running holding shields and swords
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Antique German Bronze Pirate Bookends Signed by Paul Herzel
By Paul Herzel
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique German Bronze Pirate Bookends Signed by Paul Herzel Two pirates stand proudly, their
Category

Early 20th Century German American Classical Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of light lavender Jade Figures of a Queen and King 20TH CENTURY
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with the right hand on his sword 31.7 cm, 12.5 in. high on fitted stands
Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Antique Katana Tansu / Paper Pasted Drawer / Meiji Period WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old box for storing Japanese swords called "Katana Tansu". It seems to be around the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Paper

Iron Knight and Horse Armoured Companion Set, Fire Tools
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
knight’s sword pierces through from the top of the stand This is a used and loved piece, it has a worn
Category

Antique 19th Century Beaux Arts Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

END OF THE 19th CENTURY BRONZE SCULPTURE DAVID AND GOLIATH WITH MARBLE BASE
Located in Firenze, FI
with his sword raised, symbol of his victory over the giant Goliath, whose suffering head is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bowfront Chest Of Drawers Regency Period In Mahogany Circa 1800
Located in Brussels, Brussels
It stands out by it's very good quality with lemon inlays in the drawers as well as at the bottom
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Meissen Porcelain Black 'Ming Dragon' Covered Box
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Canceled Blue Crossed Swords Mark A fine Meissen Porcelain Black 'Ming Dragon' Covered Box, made in post
Category

20th Century German Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Sheffield tea/coffee urn circa 1825
Located in Houston, TX
upward shaped arc. It has a fine engraving in an armoral design depicting stars And a sword. It has
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Sheffield tea/coffee urn circa 1825
Sheffield tea/coffee urn circa 1825
H 20.5 in W 11 in D 12 in
A Fine 18th Century Mahogany Tripod Table.
Located in Skipton, GB
underside of the top is just what we want to see with a dry clean surface, the original swords, block and
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Ta...

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage 16th C Style Complete Suit of Armour - Castell Gyrn 20th Century
Located in London, GB
half of the 20th century. The fully articulated suit is mounted on a wooden stand complete with a two
Category

Vintage 1960s English Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Steel

Japanese Antique Pair Buddhist Monju Fugen Bosatsu Nyorai Temple Shrine Buddhas
Located in Studio City, CA
with a sword in hand is the Monju Bosatsu - representing protection from evil spirits and the bringing
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint

True Pair Of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. White Carrara Marble Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
marble statues of soldiers. Each soldier stands atop a stepped square pedestal with mottled edges
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

A Derby Porcelain Cache Pot decorated by John Brewer c.1815
By Derby
Located in Exeter, GB
.  Gilders mark 40 along with crown over crossed swords and the letter 'D' in crimson.  Lacking it's
Category

Antique 19th Century British Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Russian American Silver Diamond Ruby Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
, USA on the rim of the handle. The knife comes with a pink rhodochrosite and silver stand. The blade is
Category

Antique 19th Century North American Letter Openers

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Ararat Rugs Chelaberd Karabakh Rug Antique Caucasian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
its ground; the colored features stand out well against the white ground. There has been all manner of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Italian Rustic Baroque Tuscan Table with Marquetry 17th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
. The inlay shows all the many tools of a furniture maker and also military weapons, guns, swords armor
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Tables

Materials

Walnut

SORAYAMA Lady Ninja (Web Exclusive Version)
Located in Englishtown, NJ
blue tone clothing accessories, special colored sword and partially nude features with less clothing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Textile

Vintage 16th C Style Complete Suit of Armour, Castell Gyrn, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
half of the 20th century. The fully articulated suit is mounted on a wooden stand complete with a
Category

Vintage 1970s British Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

Imposing Late 19th Century Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Samurai
By Eisuke Miyao 1
Located in London, GB
and with the trademark, fine quality wood and Gold lacquer stand, the figure stands in combative pose
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Japanese antique stone Buddha "Fudo Myoo"/1700-1800/Edo period/Garden ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
hand he holds a sword that cuts off all doubts in the mind. In his left hand, he holds a rope called
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Meissen Porcelain Boy with Dog Figure
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
dating from the 19th century. The figure of a young boy in typical period dress stands mounted on a small
Category

Antique 19th Century German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Boy with Dog Figure
Meissen Porcelain Boy with Dog Figure
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H 3.94 in W 2.07 in D 2.17 in
19th Century Meissen Grouping of Two Puttos Caging a Hen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
observed. Marked with the distinctive blue underglaze crossed swords mark, it attests to its authentic
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Antique 19th Century German Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century, French Marble and Gilt Bronze Centerpiece
Located in IT
with steps and balustrade made of openwork bronze and gilded. On it stand at both ends, on quadrangular
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Gilt bronze sculpture of a gallant in Renaissance style - 19th France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
the impression of posing for the sculptor. Perhaps he held a sword in his right hand. The base on
Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Empire Period Double Sided Sacred Heart Silver Cross
Located in New York, NY
Sacred Heart pierced by a sword and topped with a flaming torch, flanked by the motto Spec Unica. The
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Antique 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Antique Meissen Porcelain Standing Deer Figurine or Sculpture
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
standing deer resting his belly on a stump. The deer stands on a rectangular shaped base and is clearly
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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Jimmu Tenno Japanese Emperor Porcelain Bisque Samurai Doll Figurine 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
one hand, and a staff topped with a flying eagle in the other; a magical sword hangs at his side and a
Category

Late 20th Century Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric, Plastic

Extra Large Meissen Lidded Vase with Green Ming Dragon Decor, 20th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Very large lidded vase of baluster shape on round stand, indented short cylindrical neck, slightly
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Vintage 1970s German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sword on stand you’re looking for. A sword on stand — often made from metal, ceramic and porcelain — can elevate any home. Find 299 options for an antique or vintage sword on stand now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a sword on stand — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right sword on stand, those designed in Rococo, neoclassical and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one sword on stand that is appealing in its simplicity, but Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kändler and Michel Victor Acier produced versions that are worth a look.

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Questions About Sword On Stand
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    A Toledo sword is a sword famously made of Toledo steel, a hard type of steel and particularly high-quality alloy made in a city called Toledo in Spain. Toledo steel is internationally known, and Toledo is one of the country’s oldest cities.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What a Japanese sword is called depends on its length. A short sword is a wakizashi, which means "side arm." The longer, more well-known sword is the katana. Samurai carried both types of swords. The pair is known as a daisho, which translates to "big and small." Shop a variety of Japanese swords on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, you can sometimes buy ancient swords. However, many of the weapons that survive from ancient times are already in the collections of museums and unlikely to go on sale. When they are available, you will usually find them selling for high prices at auctions. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique swords.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Thai sword is called a daab or darb or by the Burmese name for the weapon, dha. By any name, the sword has a single curved blade and a cross-section grip. Shop a selection of antique swords on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Sabers are backswords that have a curved blade. During the early modern and Napoleonic periods, light cavalry employed sabers. A sword is a bladed, edged weapon designed for manual cutting or thrusting.
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    Whether or not sword canes are practical is largely a matter of personal opinion. During the days when men carried swords with them, a sword cane made it possible to discreetly bring one along. To some, this makes them more practical than other historic swords. Shop a selection of swords on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, cane swords, or swordsticks, are indeed real. The cane containing a hidden blade became popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. You can find an assortment of cane swords from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What wood swords are called depends on their style and where they are made. In Japan, typical wooden training swords are called bokken, while a larger, heavier version is called suburitō. Find a collection of antique swords from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A kimono stand is the setting for displaying your ornate Japanese textile. The robe's exquisite needlework is highlighted by the stand, which also protects it from the stress that could cause the seams to separate. Traditional ikou, or kimono stands, are huge, expensive, and often hard to come by.
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    A hostess stand is a type of furniture that is mainly used in restaurants. It houses menus and reservation lists while creating a greeting point for a hostess to welcome patrons. Shop a collection of authentic hostess stands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A pedestal stand is a base — a structure on which you would position a statue or a decorative vase in your home. Pedestal stands come in a range of shapes and sizes, and you are likely to find exactly the stand you’re looking for given the variety that has been made over the years. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage pedestal stands.
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