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Rya Rug by Ib Antoni for Unika Væv 75 x 54
Rya Rug by Ib Antoni for Unika Væv 75 x 54

Rya Rug by Ib Antoni for Unika Væv 75 x 54

By Unika Vaev, Ib Antoni

Located in Hanover, MA

Rya rug by Ib Antoni (“the national illustrator of Denmark”) for Unika Væv 75" x 54". 100% wool. Clean and fluffy.

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Vintage 1960s British Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Decorative Fabric by Verner Panton for Unika Vaev, 28 metres, 1960s
Decorative Fabric by Verner Panton for Unika Vaev, 28 metres, 1960s

Decorative Fabric by Verner Panton for Unika Vaev, 28 metres, 1960s

Located in Montelabbate, PU

The executing company was Unika-vaev from Copenhagen. The model in the picture is the optik40.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Curtains and Valances

Materials

Fabric

CH-28 Teak and Unika Vaev Easychair by Hans J. Wegner 1960s
CH-28 Teak and Unika Vaev Easychair by Hans J. Wegner 1960s

CH-28 Teak and Unika Vaev Easychair by Hans J. Wegner 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Handewitt, DE

In good vintage condition, with old Unika Vaev fabric. Size: H. 77 cm / W. 74 cm / D. 76 cm / sh. 32 cm Note: we are able to arange lower shipping cost for US and Asia to the near...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Handmade "Rya" Rug, Unika-Væv & Ross Littell, Denmark 1960s
Scandinavian Modern Handmade "Rya" Rug, Unika-Væv & Ross Littell, Denmark 1960s

Scandinavian Modern Handmade "Rya" Rug, Unika-Væv & Ross Littell, Denmark 1960s

By Ross Littell, Unika Vaev

Located in Odense, DK

Large handmade "Rya" rug by Ross Littell made in Denmark in the 1960s at Unika-Væv. Hand woven in the Scandinavian Rya-tradition with a long pile in wonderful blue, grey and brown co...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Exceptional Set of Four Vintage Rattan Chairs, Restored
Exceptional Set of Four Vintage Rattan Chairs, Restored

Exceptional Set of Four Vintage Rattan Chairs, Restored

Located in Kansas City, MO

Set of four 1940's Rattan Chairs redone in black lacquer and reupholstered in a striking Unika Vaev fabric

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Upholstery, Wicker, Wood

Josef Hoffmann Seating Group
Josef Hoffmann Seating Group

Josef Hoffmann Seating Group

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in New York, NY

The original good finish as been carefully restored and the three piece suite has been recently reupholstered in a reissued Josef Hoffmann fabric, "Paradis" by Unika Vaev, and rewebb...

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Settees

Materials

Beech

Vintage Geometric Scandinavian Rug in Orange and Gold, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Geometric Scandinavian Rug in Orange and Gold, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Geometric Scandinavian Rug in Orange and Gold, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Believed to be made for Unika Vaev, it's a collectible Danish Ege rya rug with a gorgeous play of mid-century modern pop art and abstract sensibilities.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ross Littell Glass Top Coffee Table 1970's
Ross Littell Glass Top Coffee Table 1970's

Ross Littell Glass Top Coffee Table 1970's

By Ross Littell

Located in Shibuya-ku, 13

In 1960, he moved to Copenhagen and later to Italy, where he worked for European manufacturers such Unika Vaev and DePadova. During this time, Littell focused on developing mathemati...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Ross Littel 'Luar' Coffee Table in Glass and Metal for Icf Padova, Italy 1970's
Ross Littel 'Luar' Coffee Table in Glass and Metal for Icf Padova, Italy 1970's

Ross Littel 'Luar' Coffee Table in Glass and Metal for Icf Padova, Italy 1970's

By ICF De Padova, Ross Littell

Located in Uithoorn, NL

In 1960, he moved to Copenhagen and later to Italy, where he worked for European manufacturers such Unika Vaev and DePadova. During this time, Littell focused on developing mathemati...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Stainless Steel 'Luar' Op Art Dining Table by Ross Littell for ICF
Stainless Steel 'Luar' Op Art Dining Table by Ross Littell for ICF

Stainless Steel 'Luar' Op Art Dining Table by Ross Littell for ICF

By Ross Littell

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

He moved to Copenhagen in 1960 and then to Italy, where he also worked on textile and furniture designs for prominent European manufacturers, among them Unika Vaev in Denmark and ICF...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Danish Colorful geometric Textile by Verner Panton, Scandinavian Modern, 1950s
Danish Colorful geometric Textile by Verner Panton, Scandinavian Modern, 1950s

Danish Colorful geometric Textile by Verner Panton, Scandinavian Modern, 1950s

By Unika Vaev, Verner Panton

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Offerd by Zitzo, Amsterdam: Geometric Textile by Verner Panton Literature: Alexander von Vegesack, Mathias Remmele, eds., VERNER PANTON: THE COLLECTED WORKS, exh. cat., Vitra Design...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Prints

Materials

Cotton

High Pile Pop Art "Finlandia" Rya Rug by Verner Panton for Unika Vaev, Denmark
High Pile Pop Art "Finlandia" Rya Rug by Verner Panton for Unika Vaev, Denmark

High Pile Pop Art "Finlandia" Rya Rug by Verner Panton for Unika Vaev, Denmark

By Verner Panton, Unika Vaev

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

for more information about the rug please see the advertising print and image of a label of Unika Vaev ( available rugs of the Finlandia series by Unika Vaev, dimensions and color), ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Cotton

High Pile Pop Art "Finlandia" Rya Rug by Verner Panton for Unika Vaev, Denmark
High Pile Pop Art "Finlandia" Rya Rug by Verner Panton for Unika Vaev, Denmark

High Pile Pop Art "Finlandia" Rya Rug by Verner Panton for Unika Vaev, Denmark

By Verner Panton, Unika Vaev

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

for more information about the rug please see the advertising print and image of a label of Unika Vaev ( available rugs of the Finlandia series by Unika Vaev, dimensions and color), ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Cotton

High Pile Pop Art "Finlandia" Rya Rug by Verner Panton for Unika Vaev, Denmark
High Pile Pop Art "Finlandia" Rya Rug by Verner Panton for Unika Vaev, Denmark

High Pile Pop Art "Finlandia" Rya Rug by Verner Panton for Unika Vaev, Denmark

By Verner Panton, Unika Vaev

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1970s Origin: Scandinavia Denmark Producer: Unika Vaev Design: Verner Panton attributed.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Extra Large High Pile Pop Art "Finlandia" Rya Rug Verner Panton for Unika Vaev
Extra Large High Pile Pop Art "Finlandia" Rya Rug Verner Panton for Unika Vaev

Extra Large High Pile Pop Art "Finlandia" Rya Rug Verner Panton for Unika Vaev

By Verner Panton, Unika Vaev

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: High pile Rya rug the largest version of this rug Decade: 1970s Origin: Scandinavia Denmark Producer: Unika Vaev Design: Verner Panton attributed....

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Verner Panton Geometric Textile for Unika Væv Denmark
Verner Panton Geometric Textile for Unika Væv Denmark

Verner Panton Geometric Textile for Unika Væv Denmark

By Unika Vaev, Verner Panton

Located in WIJCKEL, NL

This cool geometry 1 design was also used by Verner Panton for carpets and curtains and was given the Design Award A.I.D. 1963, USA. Literature: Alexander von Vegesack, Mathias Remm...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Cotton

Side Chair in the Style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Side Chair in the Style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Side Chair in the Style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Located in Kansas City, MO

This is a very unique chair with beautiful design details. Reupholstered in Unika Vaev fabric.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Thonet Dining Chairs
Set of Four Thonet Dining Chairs

Set of Four Thonet Dining Chairs

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H 32 in W 19 in D 24 in

Set of Four Thonet Dining Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Kansas City, MO

Set of four fully restored Thonet dining chairs. Upholstered in Unika Vaev's Nose Gay fabric by Ruth Adler c1958.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Large Verner Panton Rya Rug
Large Verner Panton Rya Rug

Large Verner Panton Rya Rug

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W 90 in L 90 in

Large Verner Panton Rya Rug

By Verner Panton

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large square Rya area rug designed by Verner Panton for Danish textile company Unika Vaev. Rug is in very good overall condition and features cool, gradated blue tones in a radial pa...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rastad & Relling, Bambi Chair, made by Gustav Bahus, Norway 1954, teak and cane
Rastad & Relling, Bambi Chair, made by Gustav Bahus, Norway 1954, teak and cane

Rastad & Relling, Bambi Chair, made by Gustav Bahus, Norway 1954, teak and cane

By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

., Norway with original Unika Vaev wool cushion 72cm high, 66cm wide, 66cm deep Seat height 46cm This Norwegian sculptural lounge chair, known as the ‘Bambi’, features a minimalist...

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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

GRETE JALK ; PAIR OF LOUNGE CHAIRS
GRETE JALK ; PAIR OF LOUNGE CHAIRS

GRETE JALK ; PAIR OF LOUNGE CHAIRS

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Pair of rare Grete Jalk for Fritz Hansen lounge chairs of anodized solid aluminium bent frames with separate seat and back cushions upholstered in the original off-white Unika Vaev w...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

Geometri 1 Rug by Verner Panton

Geometri 1 Rug by Verner Panton

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W 88.59 in L 88.59 in

Geometri 1 Rug by Verner Panton

By Verner Panton

Located in Milan, IT

Manufactured in 1960 by Unika Vaev of Copenhagen, Geometri 1 was originally designed for the Hotel/Restaurant Astoria in Trondheim (the pattern used also for the upholstery and ceili...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Leather set of 3 Luar chairs by Ross Littell for ICF
Leather set of 3 Luar chairs by Ross Littell for ICF

Leather set of 3 Luar chairs by Ross Littell for ICF

Located in Danville, CA

His work caught the attention of manufacturers like Herman Miller and Knoll, for whom he Worked in the 1950s and '60s, He moved to Europe, living in Copenhagen and Italy and working ...

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20th Century American Chairs

Stunning  And Rare Stainless Steel  Op Art Table By Ross Littell, 1972, icf, Italy
Stunning  And Rare Stainless Steel  Op Art Table By Ross Littell, 1972, icf, Italy

Stunning And Rare Stainless Steel Op Art Table By Ross Littell, 1972, icf, Italy

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

He moved to Copenhagen in 1960 and then to Italy, where he also worked on textile and furniture designs for prominent European manufacturers, among them Unika Vaev in Denmark and ICF...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Large Round  Pop-Art Rya Rug from Unika Vaev
Large Round  Pop-Art Rya Rug from Unika Vaev

Large Round Pop-Art Rya Rug from Unika Vaev

By Unika Vaev, CUM Rya

Located in Antwerp, BE

Round pop-art Rya carpet from Unika Vaev, 1960, Scandinavia, Swedish rug features a stunning pattern of off-centre abstract flower composition, pop-art decorating colors, red, pink, ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Roulette carpet by Verner Panton for Unika Vaev, Denmark 1965
Roulette carpet by Verner Panton for Unika Vaev, Denmark 1965

Roulette carpet by Verner Panton for Unika Vaev, Denmark 1965

By Verner Panton, Unika Vaev

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This round shaped rug, model Roulette, was designed by Verner Panton for Unika Vaev in Denmark in 1965. It is made out of 100% Rya wool and has a beautiful and playful pattern with a...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Scandinavian Rya Rug
Scandinavian Rya Rug

Scandinavian Rya Rug

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W 88 in L 54 in

Scandinavian Rya Rug

By Verner Panton

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rectangular Rya rug designed by Verner Panton for Danish textile company Unika Vaev. Rug is in very good overall condition and features warm, gradated earth tones in a radial pattern.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Verner Panton Roulette Circle Fabric Panel, 1965
Verner Panton Roulette Circle Fabric Panel, 1965

Verner Panton Roulette Circle Fabric Panel, 1965

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H 41.75 in W 41.75 in D 1 in

Verner Panton Roulette Circle Fabric Panel, 1965

By Verner Panton

Located in Washington, DC

Large, hard to find, Verner Panton fabric panel produced by Unika-Vaev in 1965. Titled "Roulette", this was Verner Panton's second textile design.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Marguerite Rya Round Wool Rug by Verner Panton 1960s Design
Marguerite Rya Round Wool Rug by Verner Panton 1960s Design

Marguerite Rya Round Wool Rug by Verner Panton 1960s Design

By Verner Panton

Located in Milan, IT

Originally featured in five different colorways and in two different diameters, it was manufactured in the Rya technique by the Unika Vaev company in Copenhagen and is distinguished ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

'Roulette' Round Vintage Rug by Verner Panton, 1960s
'Roulette' Round Vintage Rug by Verner Panton, 1960s

'Roulette' Round Vintage Rug by Verner Panton, 1960s

By Verner Panton

Located in Milan, IT

It was produced in 1965 in the Rya technique by the Unika Vaev company in Copenhagen, Denmark. This example is in excellent condition and still preserves the original labels on the...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Verner Panton carpet 1970 ca
Verner Panton carpet 1970 ca

Verner Panton carpet 1970 ca

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W 127.96 in L 90.56 in

Verner Panton carpet 1970 ca

By Verner Panton

Located in Milan, IT

Originally featured in five different colorways and in two different diameters, it was manufactured in the Rya technique by the Unika Vaev company in Copenhagen and is distinguished ...

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Vintage 1970s English Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Unika Vaev Rya Rug
Unika Vaev Rya Rug

Unika Vaev Rya Rug

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W 89 in L 89 in

Unika Vaev Rya Rug

By Unika Vaev

Located in New York, NY

Made by the renowned Danish textile company Unika Vaev, circa 1968. In the style of Verner Panton or Vasarely, who are often credited with the design.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Carpet Geometri One by Verner Panton, Unika Vaev
Carpet Geometri One by Verner Panton, Unika Vaev

Carpet Geometri One by Verner Panton, Unika Vaev

Located in Milan, IT

Carpet Geometri one by Verner Panton, Unika Vaev. Carpet designed on 1960.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Unika Vaev Carpet attributed to Verner Panton
Unika Vaev Carpet attributed to Verner Panton

Unika Vaev Carpet attributed to Verner Panton

By Verner Panton

Located in San Miguel Allende, GTO

Verner Panton Is regarded as one of Denmark's most influential modern designers.His psychedelic signature style can be seen in many of his creations which range from lighting to carp...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug Carpet Spotlight by Unika Vaev Rya Finlandia, Denmark 1970s
Rug Carpet Spotlight by Unika Vaev Rya Finlandia, Denmark 1970s

Rug Carpet Spotlight by Unika Vaev Rya Finlandia, Denmark 1970s

By Verner Panton

Located in Berlin, DE

Big wool rya rug, designed in 1961 by Unika Vaev Copenhagen in Denmark. Age appropriate patina.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Carpet Geometri 1- Verner Panton
Carpet Geometri 1- Verner Panton

Carpet Geometri 1- Verner Panton

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W 86.62 in L 86.62 in

Carpet Geometri 1- Verner Panton

By Verner Panton

Located in Milan, IT

Rug made on 70's by Unika Vaev-Denmark

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Overman Sofa
Vintage Overman Sofa

Vintage Overman Sofa

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H 29.5 in W 69.5 in D 28 in

Vintage Overman Sofa

By Overman

Located in Baltimore, MD

Made in Sweden, this vintage Overman sofa was recently reupholstered in Unika Vaev's Fleece 627 fabric.

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20th Century Swedish Sofas

Materials

Wool

Rare 1960 'Geometri 6' Carpet by Verner Panton
Rare 1960 'Geometri 6' Carpet by Verner Panton

Rare 1960 'Geometri 6' Carpet by Verner Panton

By Verner Panton

Located in Antwerp, BE

The design is called Geometri VI and was originally produced as a woolen rya carpet by Unika Vaev in Denmark. This is a synthetic wall to wall version of the same design.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Unika Vaev For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal unika vaev for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wood and wool, every unika vaev was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect unika vaev — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A unika vaev is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one unika vaev that is appealing in its simplicity, but Verner Panton, Ross Littell and ICF De Padova produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Unika Vaev?

A unika vaev can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,489, while the lowest priced sells for $660 and the highest can go for as much as $15,000.