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Trunks With Dragons On It

Pair of Venetian 18th-19th Century Rococo Dragon and Bird Mirrors and Consoles
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
bunches of grapes, vine leaves, branches and twigs. A winged dragon is shown swirling around and down the
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Wood

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English Victorian Monumental Bird Cage
By Henry Jones
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian bronze and copper octagonal shaped monumental bird cage with a gilt pierced dome & finial top raised on 8 swirl iron legs. (Patent #1107831-Henry Jones)
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bird Cages

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Copper, Iron, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu & Marble Candelabra Beurdeley
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley (French, 1847-1919) A very fine pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted and white marble three-light candelabra (now electrified), ...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

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Marble, Ormolu

Gilt Bronze Mounted Sevres Jewel Box and Cover with Multi-Panel Scenes
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 19th century gilt bronze mounted sevres jewel box and cover with multi-panel scenes. Of cartouche shape, the top painted with two maidens reclining in a garden attended b...
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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Tiffany Studios “Jade Ring” Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Tiffany Studios Leaded Glass and Patinated Bronze Geometric Table Lamp, circa 1910. This is a rare one of a kind early Tiffany Studios large table lamp that is illustrated in Al...
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Spiral staircase with a wrought iron railing
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Beautiful antique spiral staircase made in the 19th century. Comes with its wrought iron railing decorated with flowers and windings. This staircase is comes with the right guardrail...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stairs

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Wrought Iron

Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A large rare pair of 19th century Meissen Chinoiserie style Nodding Pagoda Figures with Movable Head, Hand and Tongue, known as a "Nodder'. This Unusual and Highly Detailed Novelty s...
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Antique 1850s German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair French 19th Century Ormolu & Malachite Pedestal Side Tables, Attr F.E. Piat
By Frédéric - Eugène Piat 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Palatial very fine and rare pair of French 19th century Louis XV style Ormolu and Malachite Pedestal side tables, attributed to Frédéric-Eugène Piat (French, 1827-1903), the bronze...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French Belle Époque Louis XV Style GiltWood Carved Bergère Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French Belle Époque 19th-20th century Louis XV style giltwood carved Bergère Armchairs. The finely carved frames centered with floral torch tied with a ribbon, flanked...
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Six-Piece English Silver Tea and Coffee Service
Located in London, GB
Six-piece English silver tea and coffee service English, circa 1850-1863 Tray: Height 6cm, width 58cm, depth 58cm Kettle on stand: Height 43cm, width 29cm, depth 23cm Weight: 7,1...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

19th Century Lifesize Bronze Bust of Othello after Gaston Veuvenot Leroux
By Gaston Vuevenot Leroux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and impressive French 19th century life-size bust depicting Othello, the North African Moor of Venice character in the 1603 play written by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), a...
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Antique 19th Century French Moorish Busts

Materials

Bronze

20th Century, Pair of Lacquered Giltwood Armchairs in Egyptian Revival Style
Located in IT
20th Century, Pair of Lacquered Giltwood Armchairs in Egyptian revival style This particular pair of armchairs, made of carved wood, lacquered and golden, is very bright and decorat...
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20th Century English Egyptian Revival Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Figural Candelabra by Henri Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th century neoclassical Greco-Roman style patinanted bronze and ormolu mounted figural candelabra by Henri Picard (French, Active from 1831-1864). The la...
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Antique 19th Century French Greco Roman Candelabras

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Ormolu, Bronze

Gaddi Torso Marble Sculpture
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in Milan, IT
A sculpture in precious white Carrara marble reproducing the Torso Gaddi, the famous fragmentary sculpture displayed in the Uffizi Museums in Florence, which inspired many great arti...
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2010s Italian Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Gaddi Torso Marble Sculpture
Gaddi Torso Marble Sculpture
H 33.86 in W 25.99 in D 13.39 in
'A Summer Repast at the House of Lucullus', large oil painting by Boulanger
By Gustave Clarence Rodolphe Boulanger
Located in London, GB
This beautiful painting was created in 1877 by the well-known French painter, Gustave Clarence Rodolphe Boulanger. Boulanger often produced work which combined the classical and Orie...
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Late 19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of Cabinets with Chinoiserie Design by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of red lacquered cabinets with chinoiserie designs in gold, with bronze details and European marble top and interior with shelf. Made by Maison Jansen (1880-1989). Signed Jansen...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Antique Ormolu Mantel Clock by Leroy Commemorating Napoleon Bonaparte
By LeRoy
Located in London, GB
This fine mantel clock is cast entirely in ormolu by celebrated Parisian clockmaker Leroy and commemorates the return of Napoleon's ashes to France in 1840. The clock is set on a rec...
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Antique 1840s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

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Antique Chinese Impressive Gem Set and Silver Gilt Emperors Cup, circa 1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
as the central feature of the flowers. Either side features a kui-dragon ornament, each inlaid with a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Centerpieces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver

Pollard Oak Marquetry Oval Victorian Dining Table and 6 Chairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
dragon heads blowing flames raised on dragon's paw feet. The set of six bespoke walnut and marquetry
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Antique Pollard Oak and Marquetry Oval Victorian Dining Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
dragon's heads blowing fire and raised on paw feet. Whatever the function of this gorgeous table, it will
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

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Questions About Trunks With Dragons On It
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are nine dragons on a traditional Chinese imperial dragon robe. The robe was a Qing dynasty tradition and was only allowed to be worn by the emperor. The number nine was symbolic of royalty. Browse a collection of dragon robes from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The jade dragon is in the National Museum of China in Dongcheng, China. The artifact dates back to the Chinese Hongshan culture during the Neolithic age. Shop a selection of jade jewelry and decorative objects from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Serving the packing needs of French travellers, Goyard began producing its luxury trunks in 1792 under the name House of Martin. The trunks are characterized by their hand-painted monograms, unique motifs and stripes. Shop a collection of antique Goyard trunks from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A mule trunk is a trunk featuring a chest-like top section and two or three drawers built into the lower portion. This made it easy to access items in the bottom of the trunk. Browse an array of antique mule trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In 1792, the House of Martin was a well-known trunk maker creating trunks and other leather goods for the French. The company was renamed in 1853 after Francois Goyard took over the business. Goyard is still in business and known for its artisanal craftsmanship and the scarcity of this luxe brand. Rather than mass-producing products like its competition, Goyard is happy to create trunks one at a time, and often with custom specifications. Find a collection of vintage and modern Goyard bags and trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Chinese dragon, in Chinese culture, represents luck, strength, and health. Due to these associations, the dragon has become the symbol of imperial power and authority.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What a dragon necklace means is largely a matter of personal interpretation. In East Asia, jewelry depicting dragons is a symbol of good fortune and personal protection. Celtic necklaces featuring dragons usually signify power and prestige. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of dragon necklaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dragon robe is made out of silk. For warmth, often multiple silk layers or silk padding would be used. Some dragon robes included embroidery at the neck or cuffs. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic dragon robes from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What a dragon ring means is largely a matter of personal interpretation. The ancient Celts believed the dragon to be a symbol of power and prestige, while the Chinese often associate the mythological beast with good fortune and luck. Shop a variety of dragon rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    You can do a variety of things with old metal trunks. Use one in place of your coffee table in the living room or add a cushion and throw pillows to transform it into a bench. Lift the lid and add supports and cushions to create a one-of-a-kind accent chair, or position it beside your bed as a nightstand. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of metal trunks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    An old steamer trunk is a type of luggage. Most often, it has a rectangle or domed shape. Its purpose was to carry clothing and other personal belongings while traveling. The name comes from the fact that most often, their owners traveled via steam ship. Shop a selection of antique steamer trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    You can line a steamer trunk with a variety of materials. Paper is a simple solution for lining, but you can also use fabrics like velvet to protect items stored inside. Find a range of steamer trunks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Steamer trunks can be worth as much as $3,000 depending on the quality and condition. Some renowned fashion houses, such as Goyard and Louis Vuitton, have designed steamer trunks that are worth as much as $45,000. Find a range of antique and vintage steamer trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To identify your steamer trunk, look inside the lid, along the interior and on the bottom for a stamp that indicates the manufacturer. Popular makers of steamer trunks included Clinton, Goyard, Hartmann, Louis Vuitton, Malloy, Moynat, Oshkosh, Taylor and Truesdale. On 1stDibs, find a variety of expertly vetted steamer trunks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    What Louis Vuitton trunks are used for today differs from their original purpose. Today, most people use the sturdy, hard-sided trunks as decorative storage furniture in their homes. However, 19th-century versions were for travelers taking long trips, usually by ship. The size and durability of the trunks made them ideal for safely transporting personal items. Find a diverse assortment of Louis Vuitton trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    The Louis Vuitton trunk is a hard-sided piece of luggage with a rectangular shape and a hinged lid. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, the French luxury fashion house's trunks saw use as travel accessories, with people using them to carry their personal belongings on long voyages via ship. Today, Louis Vuitton trunks are more commonly used as decorative storage solutions in homes. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Louis Vuitton trunks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Which finger you should wear a dragon ring on is largely a matter of personal preference. It also depends on the size of the ring. Most people choose not to wear the rings on their ring fingers unless the jewelry serves as engagement or wedding rings. Shop a variety of dragon rings on 1stDibs.
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    A Chinese vase with a dragon typically means good fortune and prosperity. Throughout East Asia, the dragon is a symbol of luck. In China, the mythical beast is a common motif used in the designs of pottery, furniture and art. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although steamer trunks are no longer used for traveling, they are still produced as a way to store valuables and as a storage solution. Steamer trunks were widely used in the late 18th century throughout the early 20th century as a way to transport clothes and other personal belongings and were meant to bridge the gap between luggage and storage. Shop a wide range of vintage and contemporary steamer trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The value of a trunk depends on the condition, style, size, and make. Usually fully restored American made trunks can be anywhere from $300 to $900. A vintage French made trunk will usually be more than $2,000. There are plenty of vintage trunks to be found on 1stDibs.