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Unusual Shape Glazed Pottery Vase
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice unusual shape Mid-Century Modern era table vase.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

16th Century Vietnamese Large Unusual Shape Shipwreck Vessel, Vietnam
Located in New York, NY
16th century Vietnamese large unusual shape shipwrecked vessel. Beautiful and natural patina from
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Antique 16th Century Vietnamese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

16th Century Vietnamese Large Unusual Shape Shipwreck Vessel, Vietnam
Located in New York, NY
16th century Vietnamese large unusual shape shipwrecked vessel. Beautiful and natural patina from
Category

Antique 16th Century Vietnamese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1770s Style Cricket Bat, Unusual Shape
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Curved early oak cricket bat. An unusual shaped, heavy weight, one piece cricket bat of the style
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Oak

1770s Style Cricket Bat, Unusual Shape
1770s Style Cricket Bat, Unusual Shape
H 38 in W 3.94 in D 1.58 in
Lovely Shaped Dutch Retro 1950's Swan Arm Chair Unusual Shape Newly Upholstered
Located in Markington, GB
Lovely shaped retro 1950's vintage 'Swan' arm chair very unusual shape. Newly upholstered in a
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Attractive Rococo Style Small Gilt Wall Mirror The Mirror has an unusual shape
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Attractive Rococo Style Small Gilt Wall Mirror The Mirror has an unusual shape, it has an
Category

Vintage 1960s Rococo Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Plaster

Sitka Exclusive Designer Lights with Unusual Shape
By Sergiy Makhno
Located in Jõe tn 2-2 korrus, Tallinn
We create exclusive designer lighting with unusual forms and ex-traordinary colors that makes you
Category

2010s Ukrainian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

Antique, Silver Hip Flask, Birmingham 1906, Unusual Shape.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Very Small Silver Hip Flask By Edward Foligne Braham. A beautiful and unusually small Edwardian silver hip flask. The shaped flask has a screw top lid, a curved back and is hallmarke...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Large Unusual Shape Mid Century Gilt Wooden Sunburst Mirror
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Large and a bit unusual with a central mirror and 10 smaller mirrors on each spoke. Balls on the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood, Hardwood

Vintage French Impressionist Painting Unusual Shape Roses Still Life Watercolor
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Roses by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back watercolour painting on artist paper, unframed measures: 14 high by 22 inches wide condition:...
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

French Old Master The Garden of Gethsemane Unusual Shape Panel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, 18th century Title: The Garden of Gethsemane Medium: oil painting on wooden panel, unframed. painting: measurements to longest edges 16 x 24 inches...
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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Qing Dynasty Decorative Wooden Cover with Unusual Shape and Dark Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
its unique conic shape and rich dark patina. Originally part of a farmer's box, this piece now stands
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Japanese Porcelain Dishes Unusual Shape Kutani Marked, 19th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Introducing this unusually shaped and beautifully painted pair of Kutani dishes from the Meiji period, dating back to the 19th century. Both marked at the base. Additional informat...
Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Rococo Baroque Style White Gold 14 Karat Statement Ring Unusual Shape
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
White Gold 14K Ring (Available in Yellow and Rose Gold) Gold Size 18.2 Zirconia 35-0,48 ct Weight 5.57 gram With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a G...
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Italian Rococo Baroque Style Rose Gold 14 Karat Statement Ring Unusual Shape
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Rose Gold 14K Ring (Available in Yellow and White Gold) Gold Size 18.2 Zirconia 35-0,48 ct Weight 5.67 gram With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a G...
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1920 Large Unusual Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's large unusual shape leaded glass light fixture with (8 interior lights)
Category

Vintage 1920s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

19th Century Unusual Sponge Ware Pottery Bucket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This most unusual shape sponge ware pottery bucket is in very good condition. It has the original
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Unusual Murano Glass Bowl Ashtray Italy 1950's
By Salviati
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming glass bowl/ashtray with clear/cased glass and white/yellow tones. Unusual shape-Murano
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Unusual Kutani Taniguchi Japanese Wall Vase Marked Red Japan Top Quality
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fabulous vase with a mark Taniguchi on the side. Unusual shape and copper red decoration of a
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Unusual Modern Side Table with 200 Million Year Old Petrified Wood Top
Located in Middleburg, VA
. Unusual shape and extraordinary colors.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Unusual Modern Side Table with 200 Million Year Old Petrified Wood Top
Located in Middleburg, VA
. Unusual shape and extraordinary colors.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Unusual Brass Filigree Mirror with Etched Glass Pattern
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Unusual brass filigree mirror with etched glass pattern A very attractive piece with an unusual
Category

Mid-20th Century Beaux Arts More Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Antique 1670-1700 Japanese Arita Kakiemon Unusual shaped Bowl Flowers Shibata
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Very happy with this new arrival. Octagonal Arita kakiemon bowl of unusual shape and
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Antique 17th Century Edo Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Arita Kakiemon Style Unusual Shaped Bowl Flowers
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very happy with this new arrival. Arita/Kakiemon bowl of unusual shape and design. Besides the
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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 17/18C Japanese Arita Kakiemon Unusual shaped Bowl Flowers Shibata
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very happy with this new arrival. Hexagonal Arita kakiemon bowl of unusual shape and design and
Category

Antique 17th Century Edo Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Arita Kakiemon Unusual Shaped Bowl Flowers
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very happy with this new arrival. Arita/Kakiemon bowl of unusual shape and design. Besides the
Category

20th Century Japanese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Unusual French Brass Stick Stand or Umbrella Stand A charming piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Unusual French Brass Stick Stand or Umbrella Stand A charming piece, and it has a very unusual
Category

Antique 19th Century Baroque Revival Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

German Unusual Two Tone Antique Pendant Lights '2'
Located in London, GB
Antique two tone pendant lights. Unusual shape, a model we haven't had before. Likely
Category

Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Vintage French Ceramic Ashtray Cobalt Blue and Gold Rectangular Shape
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Circa 1960, collectible advertising unusual shape ashtray.
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Torsten Claeson Hand Made Swedish Curved Stool, c. 1960's
By Torsten Claeson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very unusual shape and excellent craftsmanship.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Bombay Table Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely inlaid. Unusual shape. Footed. Mixture of exotic woods.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Tall and Narrow Smoked Glass and Brass Pendant Light Fixture
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern unusual shape pendant light fixture.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Vintage Murano Star Flower Shape Art Glass Dish, Italy
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in North Hollywood, CA
nebula art glass with petals that are pierced and flared. Very beautiful unusual shape, would make a
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

19Thc Sponge Ware Pottery Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Blue Sponge ware pottery pitcher in fine condition.Most unusual shape and form.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Art Deco Wall Lights Opaline Glass and Brushed Chrome
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Pair of Art Deco wall lights opaline glass and brushed chrome unusual shape.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Tall Skinny Lingerie Chest Dresser
By George Nelson, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern American walnut skinny tall and narrow unusual shape dresser high chest.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Rush Seat Unusually Shaped Elm Turner Chair, England, 1870c
Located in New York, NY
1870c English rush seat Elm Turner chair. Spindle legs, back and arms. Unusual shape and very
Category

Antique 1870s English Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Sponge Ware Spittoon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This most unusual sponge ware spittoon has such a unusual shape and form. Very early form.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Adirondack Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Antique Copper Jelly Mould. English 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely small copper jelly mould Original patina Unusual shape Marked number " 558 " Good
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Copper

Hammered Steel Italian Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Hammered steel Italian mirror from the 1980s. Very unusual shape. New mirror, vintage frame in
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Steel

Hammered Steel Italian Mirror
Hammered Steel Italian Mirror
H 42 in W 30 in D 4 in
Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Incense Burner Butterflies Tianqi Unusual, 17th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
unusual shape and with a nice butterfly scene. Nice custom made lid is added to the piece. With a
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Italian, Genovese, Walnut Wall Mirror in the Queen Anne Style, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having an unusual shape and retaining its original three mirror plates, mid-18th century and
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Queen Anne Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Large Brass Oval Mirrored Top 39"h Bar Hight Table Display Center Console MINT!
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual shape and size perfect oval display or center console table. 39" Bar Height. Nice design
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Metal

Mirror with Dragons, Italy, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
An Asian -nspired mirror with unusual shape, framed by two carved wood dragons, seeming to entwine
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Mirror with Dragons, Italy, 1940s
Mirror with Dragons, Italy, 1940s
H 61.82 in W 28.75 in D 3.94 in
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Chrome Art Deco chandelier with unusual shape Central rod can be shortened on demand. 4x60W, E27
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
H 25.2 in Dm 20.87 in
1960S Dutch Oak Brutalist Armchair
Located in London, London
Armchair Oak Unusual shape New linen mix upholstery - Weave by Fabric and Steel, woven in
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

1960S Dutch Oak Brutalist Armchair
1960S Dutch Oak Brutalist Armchair
H 40.16 in W 29.14 in D 29.53 in
Sculptural Sputnik Pendant with Opalescent Shades and Nickel Frame
Located in London, GB
compact chandelier with unusual shape shades.
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Italian Modernist Mirror with Brass Frame, Italy, c. 1950
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Unusual shape oft not found
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Crystal Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This crystal chandelier has got a very unusual shape because it is wider than high.Its proportions
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Crystal Chandelier
Crystal Chandelier
H 33.47 in Dm 44.1 in
Heart Shaped Rattan and Bamboo Tray
Located in Hudson, NY
Heart shaped rattan and bamboo tray. Meiji period (1868-1912) woven tray in a highly unusual shape
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Heart Shaped Rattan and Bamboo Tray
Heart Shaped Rattan and Bamboo Tray
H 15 in W 15.13 in D 1 in
Big vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
. Good size and unusual shape with seascape motive. White glaze.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of French Wicker Sculptural Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
unusual shape. Good vintage condition. Wear as shown.  
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker

French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Table
Located in Nashville, TN
Table has unusual shape. Macassar ebony veneer over mahogany. Three drawers on two sides. Bakelite
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ebony, Macassar, Mahogany

Late 19th Century American Pressed Glass Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
inkwell has a great look and unusual shape circa 1880.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Beautiful Victorian Cut Glass Decanter
Located in Ipswich, GB
Beautiful Victorian Cut Glass Decanter having an unusual shape in the form of a bell. Original
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Glass

Materials

Glass

Beautiful Victorian Cut Glass Decanter
Beautiful Victorian Cut Glass Decanter
H 13 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Coffee Can, Blue and White "Cross-Legged Man", Bow Porcelain, circa 1751
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
unusual shape for this scarce pattern. Provenance: Taylor Collection; Robyn Robb.         
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Huge Art Deco Glass Pendant, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Huge pendant with glass shade in an unusual shape. Chrome rod and canopy ceiling Central rod can be
Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Late 17th Century Petite Italian Baroque Low Walnut Table
Located in Troy, NY
Rare and adorable small low table of unusual shape. The oblong top with rounded ends and dentil
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Tufted Midcentury Club Chair
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual shape arm chair with tufted inside back and sides. Sharp square lines, wood legs and brass
Category

Vintage 1950s Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Tufted Midcentury Club Chair
Tufted Midcentury Club Chair
H 28 in W 29 in D 29 in
Rare Set of Two Plastic Table Lamps, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Magistretti, the set keeps its originality due to unusual shape and color.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

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