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Crate Chair by Gerrit Rietveld, Designed in 1930s The Netherlands
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Hellouw, NL
Nice Gerrit Rietveld 'Crate' chair. This chair is designed in 1934, however, we think this is a
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1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Crate

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Pine

Early 20th Century French Grape Crate
Located in High Point, NC
A tangible artifact of the past, this antique grape crate reflects the authentic practices of
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20th Century French Rustic The Vintage Crate

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Metal

Vintage Early 20th Century French Grape Crate
Early 20th Century French Grape Crate
H 18.9 in W 34.6 in D 22 in
Vintage John Players Navy Cut Cigarette Advertising Shipping Crate or Box
By Imperial Amphora
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Made in the mid-1860s, this wooden and silk screened shipping crate was made for the iconic
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Crate

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Wood

Crate & Barrel Peroba Black Walnut & Steel Atwood Modern Nightstand End Table
By Crate & Barrel
Located in Dayton, OH
Nightstand is a Crate and Barrel exclusive. Reclaimed peroba wood front with natural beeswax finish Solid
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Late 20th Century Modern The Vintage Crate

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Steel

Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina Crate Chairs, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Almelo, NL
Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina crate chairs, Italy 1970s. Pair of two Gerrit Rietveld' Crate
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1970s Italian Modern The Vintage Crate

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Ash

Gerrit Rietveld, Crate Chair, Circa 1970s, Produced by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Gerrit Rietveld 'Crate' Chair, a remarkable mid-century modern design. This chair, number 248, is a
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Crate

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Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Mid-Century Modern Wood Crate Chair, circa 1950
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Crate chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, executed circa 1950 by Metz and Co in Holland
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Crate

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Wood

Art Crate #5
By Sam Richardson
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Art Crate #X" 1986 in a wood and acrylic paint sculpture by American
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Late 20th Century Minimalist The Vintage Crate

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Other Medium

Vintage Art Crate #5
Art Crate #5
H 37 in W 27 in D 6 in
“Albatros” Chair by Gerrit Rietveld, the Netherlands, 1951
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam, NL
holiday homes, now known as the “Albatros” pieces.They were designed in addition to the iconic “Crate
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Crate

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Wood

Medical Industrial Floor Lamp 1960
Located in Mortsel, BE
. The accompanying images showcase the distinctive green wooden crate, which conveniently holds two
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1960s European Industrial The Vintage Crate

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Metal

Medical Industrial Floor Lamp 1960
Medical Industrial Floor Lamp 1960
H 70.87 in W 31.5 in D 57.09 in
1970s English Potato Picking Crates
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970s English Potato Picking Crates 1970s English Potato Picking Crates. Traditional wooden potato
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1970s English The Vintage Crate

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Wood

1970s English Potato Picking Crates
1970s English Potato Picking Crates
H 6.7 in W 16.15 in D 20.87 in
Crate Chair in style of Gerrit Rietveld, The Netherlands 1960's
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Den Haag, NL
Crate Chair in style of Gerrit Rietveld, The Netherlands 1960's. In solid Pinewood with lovely
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Crate

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Pine

Stained Glass Lightbox, 20th Century
Located in Faversham, GB
specialist shipping by the crate and pack white gloves service. It is a real show-stopper! British
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Crate

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Pine, Glass

Stained Glass Lightbox, 20th Century
Stained Glass Lightbox, 20th Century
H 95.28 in W 38.59 in D 23.63 in
Belgo Chrome Mid-century Modern Two-Tier Serving Table
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Weesp, NL
x H 67 cm. Trolley will be shipped overseas in a custom-made wooden crate. Cost of the crate euro
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1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency The Vintage Crate

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Metal

'European Street Scene', by Unknown, Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
buildings and town square, adding to the light and peaceful atmosphere of the scene itself. The crates and
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20th Century Impressionist The Vintage Crate

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Oil, Canvas

1950s South African Branded Produce Crate
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s South African Branded Produce Crate 1950s South African Branded Produce Crate. Good honest
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1950s European The Vintage Crate

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Wood

1950s South African Branded Produce Crate
1950s South African Branded Produce Crate
H 11.42 in W 12.21 in D 19.3 in
Fulton St. Fish Market, Crating (NYC)
By Norman Barr
Located in New York, NY
Born in Czarist Russia Norman Barr (1908-1994) came to New York as a young boy and except for a few night classes at the school of the National Academy of Design, he was self-taught....
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Mid-20th Century Ashcan School The Vintage Crate

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India Ink

Crate Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld, Netherlands, 1940s
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Antwerp, BE
Black crate chairs by Gerrit Rietveld, crafted circa 1960 in the Netherlands, these chairs are a
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1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Crate

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Wood

1950s Belgian Shipping Crates - Various Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Belgian Shipping Crates – Various Quantities Available 1950s Belgian Shipping Crates
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1950s Belgian The Vintage Crate

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Wood

Eastern bloc wooden military crate, Soviet Union
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Vintage military crate, made in the former Soviet Union in the 1980´s. Original paint, shows signs
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Crate

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Wood

Eastern bloc wooden military crate, Soviet Union
Eastern bloc wooden military crate, Soviet Union
H 13.78 in W 32.29 in D 24.41 in
James Harvey Crate T-3-C Lamp
By James Harvey
Located in New York, NY
Crate, USA, 1950. The T-3-C lamp received Third Prize in MoMA’s Low-Cost Lighting Competition of 1951
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Crate

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Aluminum, Steel

1950's French Vulcanised Card Industrial Crates
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Vulcanised Card Industrial crates 1950’s French Vulcanised Card Industrial Crates
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1950s The Vintage Crate

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Leather

Ado Kids Wheelbarrow by Ko Verzuu 1950
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
looks a lot like the crate series from Rietveld and it is still in very good original condition. The
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Crate

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Metal

Ado Kids Wheelbarrow by Ko Verzuu 1950
Ado Kids Wheelbarrow by Ko Verzuu 1950
H 16.15 in W 33.47 in D 13.39 in
1940s Chicoree Luxe Decorative Storage Wooden Crate
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s Chicoree luxe decorative storage wooden crate 1940s Chicoree luxe decorative storage wooden
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1940s French The Vintage Crate

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Wood

Art Deco French Dining Room Set Table and Six Chairs, Design Michel Dufet, 1930s
By Michel Dufet
Located in Bochum, NRW
will be done in crate, freight to-door delivery, our shipping fee includes the crate price. Literature
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1930s French Art Deco The Vintage Crate

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Wood

Psychedelic 60s Counter Culture Collage Packing Crate
Located in Garnerville, NY
Growing up as a teenager in Rockland County, New York, approximately 45 minutes northwest of New York City, the previous owner just felt a need to decorate this everyday object. She ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Crate

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Metal

1950s American Branded Produce Crates, Various Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s American Branded Produce Crates – Various Quantities Available 1950s American Branded
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1950s Belgian The Vintage Crate

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Wood

1950's Russian Military Storage Crate 'Model 255.2'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Russian Military storage crate (Model 255.2) 1950’s Russian Military storage crate (Model
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1950s Russian The Vintage Crate

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Pine

1950's Russian Military Storage Crate 'Model 255.3'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Russian military storage crate (model 255.3) 1950’s Russian military storage crate (model
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1950s Russian The Vintage Crate

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Pine

Wooden Pepsi Cola Crate from Newburgh, New York
Located in Bradenton, FL
A 1950’s wooden Pepsi crate with a slat base. Reads “Drink Pepsi Cola” on each side in red
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1950s American The Vintage Crate

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Wood

Occasional table by Gerald McCabe for Orange Crate Modern
By Gerald McCabe
Located in Brugge, BE
Orange Crate Modern, he introduced his unique design philosophy to the world. McCabe's design signature
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Crate

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Maple

'Lisbon Bottle Crate Load' 1984 Oversize Limited Edition Print
By Alain Le Garsmeur
Located in London, GB
'Bottle Crate Load' 1984 by Alain Le Garsmeur Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print Immigrant
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1980s Modern The Vintage Crate

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Archival Pigment, Color

1973 "Three Crates" Ceramic Sculpture by William A. Hoffman
By William Hoffman
Located in Chicago, IL
Three white glazed ceramic "crates", by William August Hoffman (1920-2011), a ceramic sculptor and
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1970s American The Vintage Crate

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Ceramic

Contemporary Original Abstract Oil Portrait on Crate Signed Roland
Located in west palm beach, FL
Striking Contemporary abstract oil portrait. A brilliant composition painted on a wooden box. Signed by the artist Roland. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman The Vintage Crate

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Paint

Hanging Lamp in the Style of Gerrit Rietveld
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld designed a first series of crate furniture, consisting of an armchair, a small bookcase and a
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Crate

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Wood

Hanging Lamp in the Style of Gerrit Rietveld
Hanging Lamp in the Style of Gerrit Rietveld
H 41.34 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Table in the Style of Gerrit Rietveld, circa 1950
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Crate table design in the style of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Metz & Co, manufactured in Holland
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1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Crate

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Wood

Bespoke Wine Box Gift Box, Tidy, Hamper, Caddy
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
supply many bespoke designs of crates, please enquire if you have special requirements. The crates are
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1990s Folk Art The Vintage Crate

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Cedar

William A. Hoffman (1920-2011) Bi-Color Crate Ceramic Sculpture
By William Hoffman
Located in Chicago, IL
A colorful take on his other "crates" sculptures by William August Hoffman (1920-2011), a ceramic
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20th Century American The Vintage Crate

White Wood Mid-Century Modern Table in the Style of Gerrit Rietveld, circa 1950
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Crate table design in the style of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Metz & Co, manufactured in Holland
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1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Crate

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Wood

Industrial Metal Milk Crate, Powder Coated Navy Blue, circa 1960's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
1960s Industrial Metal milk crate. Freshly powder coated, the milk crate is sturdy and sleek in
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1960s American Industrial The Vintage Crate

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Metal

De Stijl Movement Dutch Design Pine CRATE Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage De Stijl Movement Dutch Design Pine Crate chair by Gerrit Rietveld. Made in the Netherlands
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1960s Dutch De Stijl The Vintage Crate

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Pine

Figure of Woman - Original Lithograph by Sandro Trotti - 1980
By Sandro Trotti
Located in Roma, IT
grains, of televisions. and of the Crates. In the 70s Trotti developed a more figurative painting, which
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1970s Contemporary The Vintage Crate

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Lithograph

Woman's Figure - Lithograph by Sandro Trotti - 1980
By Sandro Trotti
Located in Roma, IT
the years of Cellophane, of the Cartesian Axes, of Rice grains, of televisions. and of the Crates. In
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1970s Contemporary The Vintage Crate

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Lithograph

Bespoke Wine Box Gift Box, Tidy, Hamper, Caddy
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vintage Character We can supply many bespoke designs of crates, please enquire if you have special
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Late 20th Century Rustic The Vintage Crate

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Cedar

Bespoke Wine Box Gift Box, Tidy, Hamper, Container
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Character We can supply many bespoke designs of crates, please enquire if you have special requirements
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1990s Arts and Crafts The Vintage Crate

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Cedar

Pair of Authentic California Fruit Crate Labels Featuring Apples. Circa 1940's
Located in Incline Village, NV
Offered is a pair of original "Apple" fruit crate labels, circa 1940's, unused and professionally
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Crate

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Paper

Wine Cellar Decoration with (19) Old French Wood Wine Crates Not Consumable
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic Old French Wooden Wine Crates and what better way to decorate one's Wine Cellar than with
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20th Century French Country The Vintage Crate

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Glass, Wood

RRL Wooden Sliding Lid Crate Ralph Lauren? Perishable Burn Mark Storage Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
RRL wooden sliding lid crate Ralph Lauren? perishable burn mark storage box.*Price is per crate
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Late 20th Century Modern The Vintage Crate

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Wood

William A. Hoffman (1920-2011) Two-Piece Clay Sculpture Titled "Two Crates"
By William Hoffman
Located in Chicago, IL
Two white glazed ceramic "crates" stacked in a T shape, by William August Hoffman (1920-2011), a
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1970s American The Vintage Crate

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Clay

A Set Of 4 MODERNIST CUBIST "CRATE" CHAIRS after GERRIT RIETVELD, Holland 1980
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in PARIS, FR
A suite of 4 "Crate" chairs, Constructivist, Cubist, Modernist, Brutalist, geometric structures in
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1970s French Modern The Vintage Crate

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Wood

Loop by Towle Crate & Barrel Stainless Steel Flatware set 30 pcs Modern Unused
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Unused Modern Loop by Towle for Crate & Barrel Stainless Steel Flatware set - 30 pieces. This set
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20th Century The Vintage Crate

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Stainless Steel

Mid Century Modern Coffee table by Gerald McCabe for Orange Crate Modern, 1970s
By Gerald McCabe
Located in Brugge, BE
Orange Crate Modern, he introduced his unique design philosophy to the world. McCabe's design signature
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Crate

Materials

Wood

Modern Texas Mixed Media Sculpture of a Mummified Portrait Bust in a Box / Crate
By Roy Fridge
Located in Houston, TX
bust encased in a red, white, and blue flag placed in a wooden box or crate. Artist Biography: A
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Mid-20th Century Modern The Vintage Crate

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Mixed Media

Risciò - Original Lithograph by Sandro Trotti - 1970s
By Sandro Trotti
Located in Roma, IT
grains, of televisions. and of the Crates. In the 70s Trotti developed a more figurative painting, which
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1970s Contemporary The Vintage Crate

Materials

Lithograph

Rietveld Scale Model Kit Bouwplaat, 1987
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
UNESCO World Heritage site. In 1934 Rietveld designed a first series of crate furniture, consisting of
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Crate

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Plastic, Paper

Rietveld Scale Model Kit Bouwplaat, 1987
Rietveld Scale Model Kit Bouwplaat, 1987
No Reserve
H 8.67 in W 12.21 in D 2.37 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Hanging Lamp After Gerrit Rietveld, circa 1960
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designed a first series of crate furniture, consisting of an armchair, a small bookcase and a small table
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Crate

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Wood

Rietveld 'Berlin Chair and End Table' Model Toy, 1985
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
a first series of crate furniture, consisting of an armchair, a small bookcase and a small table
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Crate

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Paper

Rietveld 'Berlin Chair and End Table' Model Toy, 1985
Rietveld 'Berlin Chair and End Table' Model Toy, 1985
No Reserve
H 11.82 in W 1.38 in D 2.56 in
Hanging Lamp After Gerrit Rietveld, circa 1960
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designed a first series of crate furniture, consisting of an armchair, a small bookcase and a small table
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Crate

Materials

Wood

Hanging Lamp After Gerrit Rietveld, circa 1960
Hanging Lamp After Gerrit Rietveld, circa 1960
No Reserve
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
How to Construct Rietveld Furniture Book
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
a first series of crate furniture, consisting of an armchair, a small bookcase and a small table
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Crate

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Paper

How to Construct Rietveld Furniture Book
How to Construct Rietveld Furniture Book
No Reserve
H 8.27 in W 11.62 in D 0.28 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Nightstand by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani
By Claudio Salocchi
Located in Weesp, NL
overseas in a custom made wooden crate. When we take care of the shipping, the cost of the crate is
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Crate

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Brass

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The Vintage Crate For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic the vintage crate available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every the vintage crate was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the the vintage crate you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A the vintage crate, designed in the mid-century modern, Art Deco or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Fontana Arte, Gerrit Rietveld and Max Ingrand each produced at least one beautiful the vintage crate that is worth considering.

How Much is a The Vintage Crate?

The average selling price for a the vintage crate at 1stDibs is $2,495, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $129,677 for the highest priced.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In jewelry terms, a piece that is between 50 and 100 years old is considered vintage. Cloisonne jewelry is made by filling in tiny pockets or cloisons with ground glass, oxides and colorful enamels. This means that a piece of cloisonne jewelry that is 50-100 years old would be considered vintage. Shop a collection of vintage cloisonne from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The difference between vintage and antique is age. Vintage is typically defined as anything between 50 and 100 years old, while antique items are more than 100 years old. Vintage pewter would be any pewter that is between 50 and 100 years old. Shop a collection of vintage pewter from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Vintage photography are the earliest prints that photographers could make from negatives. Yet even later copies from the same negative are considered original vintage prints. Find a collection of photography today on 1stDibs.
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    Vintage etching is a term that refers to a specific type of print produced between 50 and 100 years ago. Printmakers produced etchings by carving images into a copper plate and then soaking it in an acid bath. Then, they applied ink to the plate and pressed it against paper or another material to create an image. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage etchings.
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    A vintage watch is any watch that is at least two decades old. A model number can usually be found on a watch's movement for identification purposes, and date marks on the back of a watch can usually tell you if it is vintage. Vintage timepieces have made a comeback for serious collectors as well as casual enthusiasts all over the world. Find a collection of vintage watches on 1stDibs today.
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    A vintage diamond — as in, “a vintage diamond engagement ring” — refers to a ring that is at least 20 years old. Antique rings were made more than 100 years ago. Vintage diamond jewelry is not old enough to qualify as antique but it is at least two decades old. Find a collection of antique and vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs today.
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    A vintage shoe refers to various footwear styles that were commonly worn decades ago. Shoes that are deemed vintage are at least 20 years old, and “vintage-style shoes” are inspired by styles that originated at least two decades ago or longer. Also referred to as retro shoes, today’s vintage-style shoes are often reproduced in mass quantities. Find a collection of authentic vintage shoes and other footwear on 1stDibs.
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    Those are, generally speaking, rugs that were woven around the mid 20th century.
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    A vintage poster is a collector’s item — it usually refers to a piece of poster art that is at least 20 years old. These posters may range from $500 to $2,000 per item and can even be more expensive depending on subject matter, artist and other attributes. Shop a wide collection of unique vintage posters on 1stDibs today.
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    Vintage chalkware is a type of decorative object produced mostly during the early 20th century. Most pieces are made of gypsum or plaster of Paris and feature a hand-painted finish. On 1stDibs, you can find a selection of vintage chalkware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage is a somewhat interpretable term for older clocks. If a clock is over 100 years old, it can officially be considered antique, but vintage is a bit more open of a term. Many collectors consider around 50 years old to be vintage, but a more open concept is that if the clock could not be reproduced today, it could be considered vintage. On 1stDibs, find an array of beautiful vintage and antique clocks.
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    A piece of furniture must be at least 20 years old to be considered vintage.

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    What is considered a vintage bag may vary based on personal opinion. However, most experts agree that any handbag produced more than 50 years ago is a vintage accessory. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide range of vintage bags.
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    The gold content of a vintage watch will depend on the make and model of the watch. Gold is a popular choice for luxury watches due to its finish and yellow-golden hue that can be achieved through gold or gold-plated bands. Shop a wide selection of expertly vetted vintage watches on 1stDibs.
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    Vintage lighters with decorative designs are sometimes called carved lighters, hobo lighters or trench lighters. The first lighter ever made was the Döbereiner’s lamp, designed by Johann Wolfgang Dobereiner in 1823. You can find a range of vintage lighters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first lighter was created in 1823 and was known as the Döbereiner’s Lamp. The first automatic lighter was called a Banjo, following that was the Colibri. Zippo became a very popular brand in the 1930s and is still around today. Shortly after Zippo hit the market, trends shifted from ferrocerium to butane, so you’ll often hear of these lighters referred to as butane lighters. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary lighters from top sellers around the world.
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    To tell if a bicycle is vintage, first look for a serial number or manufacturer's label. If you locate one or both, use the information as the basis for online research. Also, examine the parts. If you see a friction shifter, your bike was likely made before 1984. Suspension forks usually indicate a manufacturing date of 1990 or later. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage bicycles.
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    One trick to cleaning a vintage demijohn is to put dried rice inside the jug and give it a shake to help clear out any particles stuck on the inside. Then clean it out with hot water and a cleaner, followed by a sterilizer. Shop a selection of demijohns from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.