Vintage Brass Inlay Burl Wood Traveling Writing Desk Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite Victorian-era traveling writing desk is a masterclass in 19th-century craftsmanship and portable luxury. The exterior is wrapped in a breathtaking burl wood veneer, sh...
Brass
Antique English Regency Rosewood Travelling Lap Desk Box, Circa 1830
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Regency rosewood travelling lap desk box, circa 1830.
Rosewood
Rare Antique English Mahogany Brass Bound Travel Box, circa 1800
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare antique english mahogany brass bound travel box, circa 1800.
Brass
Victorian English ship's desk or travel writing desk
Located in Valladolid, ES
Unique English ship's desk or travel writing desk, an original from the 19th century.
Brass
NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba
By Napoléon III
Located in Miami, FL
An antique Napoleon III traveler portable writing-desk box. This is a gorgeous portable writing desk-box, created in France during the period of emperor Napoleon III, circa 1860. Th...
Leather, Shell, Wood
Early 19th Century Georgian English Travel Writing Box Mahogany
Located in Münster, DE
Writing box, mahogany, England, around 1830, writing surface with leather overlay, nice interior division Large writing box / travel writing desk England around 1830, folding to tr...
Brass
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Rosewood Ladies or Gents English Georgian Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large proportions, with lav...
Brass
19th Century Victorian Writing Slope/ Travel Desk Box, Brass Bound, UK ca. 1815
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
A real gorgeous example of a Victorian writing slope/ travel writing desk/ travel box coming in great antique original condition.
Brass
Rare Antique Regency Travelling Writing Box, English c 1810-1820
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare Regency writing desk box made in solid ebony. Original leather with natural age-related patina. Original fittings and locks. In good condition and untouched original. En...
Brass
$245Sale Price|30% Off
Antique 19th Century Victorian Birdseye Maple Traveling Writing Slope Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique dark birds eye maple writing slope with brass M monogram plate on top with green felt lining and multiple interior storage compartments finished in macassar ebony.
Felt, Birdseye Maple, Ebony
Early 18th/19th C. Spanish Italian Baroque Vargueno Table Cabinet On Stand
Located in Forney, TX
- Dimensions: (approx) Overall: 54.25" Tall, 38" Wide, 13.5" Deep; Cabinet: 21.5"h, 35"w, 10.5"w; Stand: 33.25"h, 38"w, 13.5"d; Keywords: Similar to a coffer cassone collecto...
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique, circa 1900, Japanese black lacquered wood writing slope / travel desk / document box. Born in Japan in the early 20th century, influenced by English Colonial Re...
Wood
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H 9.5 in W 14.38 in D 10 in
19th Century English Victorian Antique Oak Writing Desk Traveling Box
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An unusual and most attractive English writing box from the late Victorian period, the box is crafted of beautifully patinated and worn oak. The top has two recesses that cut glass w...
Brass
19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
An Anglo Indian bone, ebony and metal inlaid sadeli work box with portable writing desk, Bombay, circa 1850. The sandalwood body of faceted rectangular form with a hinged lid lined w...
Metal
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H 5.5 in W 14 in D 9 in
Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Quality English well figured solid burr walnut ladies or gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and generous proportions. Third quarter of the Ni...
Brass
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H 7.25 in W 18 in D 10 in
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Coromandel Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality english well figured solid Coromandel Anglo-Indian Colonial Officers Campaign style travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and unusually large ...
Brass
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H 7.5 in W 17.75 in D 10.5 in
Antique Regency Brass Bound Coromandel Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Solid Coromandel Anglo-Indian Colonial Officers Campaign Style Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large ...
Brass
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H 8.25 in W 15.25 in
Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality French or English well figured solid burr walnut and ebony ladies or gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and of generous proportions. ...
Brass
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H 7.75 in W 21 in D 11 in
Antique Regency Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality English well figured solid burr walnut, Amboyna Anglo-Indian Colonial Officers Campaign Style Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusua...
Brass
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H 6.5 in W 16 in D 9.5 in
Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine early English well figured solid plum-pudding grained mahogany ladies or gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and generous proportions. First q...
Brass
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H 5.75 in W 12 in D 8.75 in
Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality English well figured solid burr walnut ladies or gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and generous proportions. Third quarter of the Ni...
Brass
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H 6.75 in W 12 in D 9 in
Antique Victorian Brass Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19th Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally fine quality English well figured solid pale mahogany ladies or gents traveling writing slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last half of the Ninete...
Brass
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H 6 in W 13.75 in D 9.5 in
Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Quality English well figured solid burr walnut ladies or gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and generous proportions. Third quarter of the Ni...
Brass
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H 6.75 in W 16 in D 9.5 in
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality English well figured Mahogany ladies or gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality, with lavish brass inlay decoration, twin polished brass c...
Brass
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H 5.5 in W 14 in D 9.75 in
Antique Georgian Mahogany Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality English well figured solid mahogany ladies or gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and medium proportions, with unusual moulded brass i...
Brass
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H 11.62 in W 16.93 in D 9.85 in
Antique Writing Slope, English, Oak, Travelling Correspondence Box, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing slope. An English, oak travelling correspondence box, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Quality writing slope encased in superb stocks of oak ...
Oak
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H 12.25 in W 17.25 in D 10.25 in
Antique Victorian Traveling Wooden Burl Walnut Writing Slope Stationary Box 19c
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality early English Well Figured Solid grained Burr Burl Walnut Ladies or Gents twin handle Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and generous propo...
Brass
Exquisite Writing Box, Lap Desk, or Travel Desk
Located in Highwood, IL
English brass-mounted burl walnut and rosewood travel desk, circa 1860s. Hinged lid has a domical beehive form with three section letter rack inside, mounted with pierced brass filig...
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H 17.5 in W 21.125 in D 12 in
17th Century Italian Milano Renaissance Period Bone Ivory Ebony Tabletop Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
Later, similarly styled cabinets spread through Europe and were enjoyed by royalty, nobility, and wealthy merchants, including the Flemish ceremonial Flemish Antwerp cabinet on stand...
Brass, Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A antique Victorian era English campaign style brass bound mahogany portable lap desk / writing slope with nicely aged patina. circa 1850 Commonly used by military officers in the f...
Brass
English Regency Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box
Located in Kastrup, DK
English writing box. (Laptop) The box can be opened to create a sloping desk pad covered with green fabric. Inside a fitted interior of compartments for storing ink wells, pens, pape...
Brass
English Regency Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box
Located in Kastrup, DK
English writing slope in bird's-eye maple. The box can be opened to create a sloping desk pad covered with (original) fabric. Inside a fitted interior of compartments for storing ink...
Silver
Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A lovely antique English mahogany campaign style travel desk / writing slope box with beautifully aged warm rich patina. circa 1825 Commonly used by military officers in the field, ...
Brass
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H 6 in W 12 in D 8.75 in
Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine early English Well Figured Solid grained Mahogany Ladies or Gents Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last quarter of the 1...
Brass
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H 5.5 in W 12 in D 9.25 in
Antique Victorian Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Burl Walnut Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality early English Well Figured Solid grained Burr Burl Walnut Ladies or Gents Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last ...
Brass
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H 6.5 in W 16.25 in D 9.63 in
19th Century English Regency Rosewood Antique Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This is a remarkable writing slope remaining in superb original condition throughout. The rosewood veneers are chosen carefully for their chaotic and very pleasing swirling grains, t...
Brass
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H 6 in W 11.75 in D 8.75 in
Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality English well figured solid burr walnut ladies or gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last quarter of the nine...
Brass
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H 7.25 in W 18 in D 10.25 in
Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally fine Quality English Well Figured Solid Burr Walnut Ladies or Gents Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and quite large proportions. Third quarter of the...
Brass
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H 5.75 in W 12 in D 8.75 in
Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Walnut Wooden Writing Slope Box 19C
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine early English Well Figured Solid grained Walnut Ladies or Gents Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last quarter of the Nin...
Brass
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H 6.38 in W 19.75 in D 9.88 in
English George III Mahogany and Brass Antique Traveling Desk Writing Slope Box
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A rare find in this condition and with this degree of originality throughout, this fine mahogany writing slope is austere and simple in form. Original heavy brass carrying handles fl...
Brass, Steel
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H 5 in W 15 in D 10 in
Antique Regency Brass Bound Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Writing Slope Box 19C
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Solid well grained Mahogany Officers Campaign Style Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large size. First...
Brass
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H 6.25 in W 16 in D 9.5 in
Irish Dublin Georgian Burl Walnut Brass Bound Traveling Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
George Austin was registered at 7 St Andrew's Street in Dublin Ireland in 1827 but likely that his business had been established some years prior. He made and sold writing desks & tr...
Brass
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H 6.5 in W 12 in D 9 in
Antique Victorian Turnbridge Ware Burl Walnut Traveling Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Tunbridge Ware detail inlaid Well Figured Solid Burr Walnut Ladies or Gents Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and compact proporti...
Brass
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H 6 in W 11.75 in D 9.25 in
Antique Victorian Turnbridge Ware Burl Walnut Traveling Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality English tunbridge ware inlaid well figured solid burr walnut ladies or gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions, La...
Brass
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H 9.5 in W 14 in D 11 in
B385 Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Travelling Lap Desk, Writing Slope, Box
Located in Vancouver, BC
England, circa 1870. All original condition. Having a lift top letter holder, flanked by a pair of inkwells fold down writing surface below lift up writing slope is a secret comp...
Walnut
Victorian Quarter Sawn Oak Stationery Travel / Writing Box
Located in Vancouver, BC
Very nice Victorian oak stationery box with fall front writing desk, fitted interior, leather fold out writing surface, inkwells, in beautiful quarter sawn oak.
Oak
Naval Interest: Georgian Traveling Writing Box and Safe
Located in New York, NY
Although a relatively standard shape and design the traveling desk offers refinements that only the very wealthy could afford, and no expense was spared in its execution.
Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood
$4,500
H 31 in W 43.75 in D 23.5 in
Mahogany William IV Parcel-Gilt Tray on Stand, 19th Century English
Located in El Monte, CA
A handsome William IV mahogany and parcel-gilt tray on stand that exemplifies the restrained elegance of the period. Both tray and stand are crafted from rich mahogany polished to hi...
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Writing Table, England, Circa 1820, 2 Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality regency period mahogany writing table Having two fitted drawers to frieze with original Turned knobs raised on elegant x framed end Supports with original brass castor...
Mahogany
Antique English Regency Period Rosewood Inlaid Box, Circa 1820.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Regency Period Rosewood Inlaid Box, Circa 1820.
Rosewood
Antique Campaign Officer's Writing Slope on Stand, Circa 1850s
Located in Peabody, MA
An antique officer's writing slope on stand, in Cuban mahogany with brass corner brackets circa 1850s. Measures 24.5" high, 20" wide, 10.5" deep (11" deep at the feet). Box is 7.25...
Brass
19th Century English Dresser Box With Tray
Located in High Point, NC
19th century marquetry dresser box from England. This box is wonderful and the craftsmanship is stunning. The box is made of satinwood, and has marquetry and inlay made from mahogan...
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut
$895
H 28.25 in W 33 in D 18.75 in
Late 19th Century Victorian English Small Writing Desk With Leather Inset
Located in High Point, NC
A handsome antique writing desk that carries the quiet romance of a well-lived life. Crafted in richly toned, dark wood—likely walnut or walnut-veneered hardwood—it features gracefu...
Leather, Hardwood, Walnut
$1,097
H 2.37 in W 4.53 in D 3.15 in
French Thuya Burl Jewelry Box with Brass Inlay, Late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
French Thuya Burl Jewelry Box with Brass Inlay, Late 19th Century A fine late 19th-century French jewelry box, circa 1880–1900, veneered in richly figured Thuya burl with decorative...
Brass
$2,950
H 5.5 in W 15 in D 9.5 in
Regency Period Brass Inlaid and Bound Document Box with Lift Handles and Key
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Brass bound Regency period rosewood document box by Wells & Lambe with brass edges, geometric line inlay and flush mounted skeletal lift handles. The top with a monogramed rectangula...
Brass
$288
H 3.15 in W 7.49 in D 5.12 in
Victorian Decorative or Jewelry Box, in Wood, England, 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box is a jewelry box or a decorative box. It was made in the 19th century, in England, Victorian Period. Its lid is made in wood, brown in color.
Metal
19th Century Brass Bound and Inlaid Rosewood Jewelry Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid 19th century English rosewood box with rounded brass edges, the top and front inlaid with brass lines and decorative devices in the corners. The interior with a lift out fitted t...
Brass
$2,125
H 24 in W 20.75 in D 11.5 in
19th Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, Secret Drawer
By Thomas Lund
Located in Morristown, NJ
Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, with Secret Drawer, Possibly by Thomas & William Lund A fine English Regency period portable writing slope, early 19th cen...
Brass
$664
H 4.25 in W 16 in D 9.5 in
Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exquisite Example of an Early Rosewood Travelling Writing Slope of fairly large proportions of Continental origin, possibly French. Circa first half of the Nineteenth Century prob...
Brass
Regency Rosewood Writing Box, English, Circa 1825, Brass Inlay
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality, charming 19th century Regency Italian late baroque period walnut 2-drawer table, late 17th/early 18th century period rosewood writing box having elegant brass inlaid ...
Rosewood
$1,100
H 4 in W 14 in D 10 in
19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk
By George Bullock
Located in Morristown, NJ
c.1800, England, Regency brass inlaid rosewood lap desk in the manner of George Bullock. Rectangular box with double-hinged lid, opening to tooled navy leather and gold embossed writ...
Brass, Gold Leaf
19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a GORGEOUS 19C English Naval Captain’s Sea Chest. Made in Britain, probably England, circa 1851-55. Early Victorian Era. Made of golden oak. Nice size and beau...
Oak
19th Century brass bound mahogany writing slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century brass bound mahogany writing slope circa 1890. Good quality brass bound box slope made in mahogany. Inscribed brass plaque shows that this was presented to a mr james ...
Brass
$6,761Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 28 in D 1 in
17th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Moses Striking Water from the Rock
By Pier (Pietro) Dandini
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Moses Striking Water from the Rock; Circle of Pietro Dandini, Italian 1646-1712 Italian School, late 17th century oil on canvas, framed framed: 32 x 28 inches canvas: 29 x 23.5 inch...
Canvas, Oil
$95,950 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
Sterling Silver
$2,800Sale Price|37% Off
H 49.75 in W 22.5 in D 19.5 in
20th Century Large Exotic Embossed Leather Vertical Valet Wardrobe Trunk
Located in Encinitas, CA
Mid century embossed leather steamer trunk on caster wheels, with brass plated hardware. A vertical trunk - a royal traveling companion functioning as a portable wardrobe. Slick desi...
Brass
$20,800
H 20.88 in W 26.07 in
Diana and Actaeon, a Mannerist painting after Joseph Heintz the Elder
Located in PARIS, FR
This painting seduced us with its rich colors. Depicting Diana and her companions surprised by Actaeon, it was inspired by an engraving by Aegidius Sadeler II after a painting by Jos...
Oil, Wood Panel
$304,278 / set
H 75 in Dm 29 in
Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of Louis XV style Ormolu and crystal girandoles Probably by Baccarat Constructed from finely cast and chased ormolu, the imposing floor candelabra—almost 2-me...
Crystal, Ormolu
$338,087
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
$2,812Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.09 in W 12.01 in D 9.26 in
Antique Travelling Vanity Case, English, Coromandel, Jewellery Box, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travelling vanity case. An English, coromandel jewellery box, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Striking example with a suite of wonderful storage...
Glass, Wood
Victorian Necessaire De Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
A wonderful English coromandel travel case, or necessaire de voyage, boasts toiletries adorned with Victorian silver, cut crystal, and mother-of-pearl. The case also contains a lower...
Crystal, Silver
$125,000
H 34 in W 60 in D 26 in
Palatial Louis XV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Chinoiserie Commode
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary fine and Palatial French Louis XV style 19th century ebonized lacquered Chinoiserie style and finely chased gilt bronze-mounted two drawer Serpentine commode with ma...
Marble, Bronze
Flora Danica Pierced Porcelain Basket by Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in New Orleans, LA
A delicate floral motif encases this rare pierced porcelain basket by the celebrated Royal Copenhagen. Crafted in the highly celebrated Flora Danica motif, the service dish features ...
Porcelain
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
$175,000Sale Price|32% Off
H 105 in W 58 in D 5 in
Unique and Monumental Late 19th Century German Meissen Porcelain Mirror
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Unique and Monumental Late 19th Century German Meissen Porcelain Mirror This palatial mirror is made up of around 12 wonderful individually hand crafted pieces of porcelain. The...
Glass, Porcelain
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...
Porcelain
$202,852 / set
H 17.72 in W 20.87 in D 16.93 in
Antique Viennese Rock Crystal and Enamelled Silver Toilet Set in Wooden Case
Located in London, GB
In the past, this type of large toilet service would have been an essential luxury for an elite woman. They were used to store makeup, perfume, pins, ribbons and anything else a lady...
Rock Crystal, Silver
Swiss Gold and Enamel Musical Vinaigrette
Located in New Orleans, LA
A musical movement distinguishes this wonderful early 19th-century gold vinaigrette box. The vessel is covered in delicate engraving highlighted by blue and white champlevé enamel de...
Metal
$236,661
H 115.5 in W 62 in D 10 in
19th Century George III Style Carved Mirror after a design by Thomas Johnson
By Thomas Johnson, London 1
Located in London, GB
A George III style carved giltwood mirror After a design by Thomas Johnson Of grandiose proportions, the central oval glass plate built up in a concentric arrangement of mercury ...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
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Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.