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Postmodern Space Age Deutsche Bank Pill Shaped Balancing Penny Bank, 1970s
Postmodern Space Age Deutsche Bank Pill Shaped Balancing Penny Bank, 1970s

Postmodern Space Age Deutsche Bank Pill Shaped Balancing Penny Bank, 1970s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern Space Age Deutsche Bank Pill Shaped Balancing Penny Bank, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979. Additional information: Materials: Plastic Style: Memphis, Postm...

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20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Balance Toys

Materials

Plastic

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Vintage Folk Art Strongman Carnival Balance Toy Sculpture
Vintage Folk Art Strongman Carnival Balance Toy Sculpture

Vintage Folk Art Strongman Carnival Balance Toy Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ideal as a decorative accent for collectors of folk art, circus memorabilia, or vintage toys.

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Balance Toys

Materials

Metal

Hans Brockhage & Erwin Ändra Schaukelwagen Siegfried Lenz Germany 1957
Hans Brockhage & Erwin Ändra Schaukelwagen Siegfried Lenz Germany 1957

Hans Brockhage & Erwin Ändra Schaukelwagen Siegfried Lenz Germany 1957

By Hans Brockhage & Erwin Andrea, Siegfried Lenz

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Originally developed at the Hochschule für Bildende Künste in Dresden, this multifunctional toy encourages movement, balance, and creativity.

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Balance Toys

Materials

Metal

A vintage kinetic balance object of a small rowboat/Vintage iron balance toy
A vintage kinetic balance object of a small rowboat/Vintage iron balance toy

A vintage kinetic balance object of a small rowboat/Vintage iron balance toy

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This unique iron balancer appears to have been manufactured overseas. It depicts a man wearing a hat paddling a small boat. This delicately balanced piece sways back and forth thanks...

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Late 20th Century Dutch Folk Art Vintage Balance Toys

Materials

Iron

English Vintage Balancing Executive Desk Toys, Set of 5
English Vintage Balancing Executive Desk Toys, Set of 5

English Vintage Balancing Executive Desk Toys, Set of 5

Located in Port Chester, NY

A cool collection of 1960's chrome executive desk toys from England, each balancing on it's base--the slightest push makes the toy sway on its fulcrum.

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1960s English Vintage Balance Toys

Materials

Chrome

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Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Mushroom Paperweight, 1970, Minimalist
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Mushroom Paperweight, 1970, Minimalist

Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Mushroom Paperweight, 1970, Minimalist

Located in Fairfield, CA

A mid century art glass mushroom. Nice modern minimalist shape with a cluster of controlled bubbles emanating from the center. There is a purposefully flattened small circle to the s...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Balance Toys

Materials

Art Glass

Extra Large Acrylic Pill

Jonathan Adler 1Extra Large Acrylic Pill

$355

H 5.5 in W 13.75 in D 5.5 in

Extra Large Acrylic Pill

By Jonathan Adler 1

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Jonathan Adler acrylic pill sculpture. 750 mg size. red-orange.

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Vintage Balance Toys

Materials

Acrylic Polymer

Ceramic Colored Italian Design Bottle, 1960
Ceramic Colored Italian Design Bottle, 1960

Ceramic Colored Italian Design Bottle, 1960

$464Sale Price|19% Off

H 15.36 in Dm 5.52 in

Ceramic Colored Italian Design Bottle, 1960

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Ceramic colored Italian design bottle 1960, similar design to the great Ettore Sottsass.

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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Balance Toys

Materials

Ceramic

Extra Large Acrylic Pill

Jonathan Adler 1Extra Large Acrylic Pill

$355

H 5.5 in W 13.75 in D 5.5 in

Extra Large Acrylic Pill

By Jonathan Adler 1

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Jonathan Adler acrylic pill sculpture. 750 mg size. blue

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Vintage Balance Toys

Materials

Acrylic Polymer

Ceramic Sculpture in the Style of Franco Bucci, Italy, 1960s
Ceramic Sculpture in the Style of Franco Bucci, Italy, 1960s

Ceramic Sculpture in the Style of Franco Bucci, Italy, 1960s

By Franco Bucci

Located in Milan, IT

Ceramic sculpture in the style of Franco Bucci. Two pure shapes can be combined in different positions.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Balance Toys

Materials

Ceramic

1960s by Il Picchio Enzo Bioli Italian Space Age Design Ceramic Vase
1960s by Il Picchio Enzo Bioli Italian Space Age Design Ceramic Vase

1960s by Il Picchio Enzo Bioli Italian Space Age Design Ceramic Vase

By Enzo Bioli

Located in Brescia, IT

Black ceramic vase "Il Picchio" signed under the base Perfect condition.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Balance Toys

Materials

Ceramic

Venini Egg by Ludovico Diaz De Santillana, Italy, 1960s
Venini Egg by Ludovico Diaz De Santillana, Italy, 1960s

Venini Egg by Ludovico Diaz De Santillana, Italy, 1960s

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

Located in Brussels, BE

Venini Egg by Ludovico Diaz De Santillana, Italy, 1960s

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1960s Vintage Balance Toys

Materials

Glass

Italian Mid-Century Mendini Style 80s Ceramic Vase
Italian Mid-Century Mendini Style 80s Ceramic Vase

Italian Mid-Century Mendini Style 80s Ceramic Vase

$451Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.15 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in

Italian Mid-Century Mendini Style 80s Ceramic Vase

Located in bari, IT

Vase sculpture made of single flower ceramic in the Mendini style, Italian production in the late 70s.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Balance Toys

Materials

Ceramic

Lino SABATTINI designer paperweight in silver-plated metal, Italy, 1970s/1980s
Lino SABATTINI designer paperweight in silver-plated metal, Italy, 1970s/1980s

Lino SABATTINI designer paperweight in silver-plated metal, Italy, 1970s/1980s

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Torino, IT

Paperweight, holder business cards, design Lino SABATTINI for Sabattini Silverware silver-plated metal, engraved with the name by actor José Ferrer. Italy, 1970s/80s ORIGIN Italy P...

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1970s Italian Vintage Balance Toys

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Metal, Silver Plate

Mid-Century German Small Minimalist Studio Pottery Vase, Hamburg, 1960s
Mid-Century German Small Minimalist Studio Pottery Vase, Hamburg, 1960s

Mid-Century German Small Minimalist Studio Pottery Vase, Hamburg, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German Small Minimalist Studio Pottery Vase from BKW Böttger Keramik Wandsbek, Hamburg, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attributio...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Balance Toys

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Ceramic

Michel Mangematin Bronze Paperweight, circa 1970, France.
Michel Mangematin Bronze Paperweight, circa 1970, France.

Michel Mangematin Bronze Paperweight, circa 1970, France.

By Michel Mangematin

Located in Brussels, BE

Michel Mangematin stone shaped paperweight, circa 1970, France. Polished bronze. Signed with the two inverted M and numbered 16. Dimensions: 7 cm W, 5 cm D, 3 cm H. All purchases ar...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Balance Toys

Materials

Bronze

Abstract Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Rudi Stahl, Germany 1970s
Abstract Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Rudi Stahl, Germany 1970s

Abstract Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Rudi Stahl, Germany 1970s

By Rudi Stahl

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Mid-Century, West Germany, studio vase but renowned ceramist Rudi Stahl. Finished in textured light earthy tones with a splash of oxide. Hand signed bye the artist to the underside a...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Balance Toys

Materials

Ceramic

Postmodern Minimalist Ceramic Vase from Asa Selection 1980s
Postmodern Minimalist Ceramic Vase from Asa Selection 1980s

Postmodern Minimalist Ceramic Vase from Asa Selection 1980s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern Minimalist Ceramic Vase from Asa Selection, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: C...

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20th Century German Minimalist Vintage Balance Toys

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Ceramic

Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Object by Otto Meier, Bremen, Germany, 1970s
Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Object by Otto Meier, Bremen, Germany, 1970s

Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Object by Otto Meier, Bremen, Germany, 1970s

By Otto Meier

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Ceramic object Designer and producer: Otto Meier, Bremen in Germany Information: Otto Meier (born March 18, 1903 in Dortmund, † June 1, 1996 in Worpswede) was...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Balance Toys

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Joke Stroes Postmodern Studio Pottery Object for Mobach The Netherlands 1980s
Joke Stroes Postmodern Studio Pottery Object for Mobach The Netherlands 1980s

Joke Stroes Postmodern Studio Pottery Object for Mobach The Netherlands 1980s

By Mobach

Located in Meer, VAN

Joke Stroes Studio Pottery Object for Mobach, Utrecht, The Netherlands, 1980s. Wonderful post-modern studio pottery object by renowned studio pottery master Joke Stroes for Mobach, ...

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Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Balance Toys

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Pottery

Mid-Century Brutalist Studio Pottery Art Sculpture, 1960s
Mid-Century Brutalist Studio Pottery Art Sculpture, 1960s

Mid-Century Brutalist Studio Pottery Art Sculpture, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Brutalist Studio Pottery Art Sculpture, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Style: Postmodern Color: Beige ...

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20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Balance Toys

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Ceramic

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Very nice large 12-armed Mid Century Modern Brass Sputnik ceiling lamp
Very nice large 12-armed Mid Century Modern Brass Sputnik ceiling lamp

Very nice large 12-armed Mid Century Modern Brass Sputnik ceiling lamp

Located in München, DE

Beautiful large mid-century modern brass sputnik ceiling lamp with 12 arms in very good, unrestored original condition. Made in Germany. Beautiful minimalist design with downward-cur...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Balance Toys

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brutalist Aluminum Door in Antique Bronze Finish
Brutalist Aluminum Door in Antique Bronze Finish

Brutalist Aluminum Door in Antique Bronze Finish

$8,700Sale Price|40% Off

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Brutalist Aluminum Door in Antique Bronze Finish

By Billy Joe Mccarroll and David Gillespe

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Brutalist cast aluminum door in antique bronze finish in the style of Billy Joe Mccarrol and David Gillespie or Paul Evans. This is just the panel that can be cut / modified to be at...

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1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Balance Toys

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Aluminum

A wonderful 1950 two door bar cabinet by Paolo Buffa with faux malachite panels
A wonderful 1950 two door bar cabinet by Paolo Buffa with faux malachite panels

A wonderful 1950 two door bar cabinet by Paolo Buffa with faux malachite panels

By Paolo Buffa

Located in London, GB

A wonderful 1950s bar cabinet by Paolo Buffa with stunning herring bone mahogany veneer on both front doors and the sides. Each door has two faux malachite panels with brass surround...

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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Balance Toys

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Solid Copper Architectural Wall Lantern
Pair of Large Solid Copper Architectural Wall Lantern

Pair of Large Solid Copper Architectural Wall Lantern

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Elevate the curb appeal of your home or add a touch of timeless elegance to your outdoor spaces with this magnificent pair of large, solid copper architectural wall lanterns. The...

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20th Century American American Classical Vintage Balance Toys

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Italian Murano Glass Floral Chandelier, 1960s — Giovanni Dalla Fina
Italian Murano Glass Floral Chandelier, 1960s — Giovanni Dalla Fina

Italian Murano Glass Floral Chandelier, 1960s — Giovanni Dalla Fina

By Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery

Located in Villaverla, IT

Italian Murano glass multi-light suspended chandelier crafted during the nineteen sixties showcases vibrant, celebratory Venetian Baroque revival lighting design by Giovanni Dalla Fi...

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1960s Italian Baroque Vintage Balance Toys

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Restoration period mahogany-veneered sofa bed with canopy
Restoration period mahogany-veneered sofa bed with canopy

Restoration period mahogany-veneered sofa bed with canopy

$10,933

H 49.22 in W 77.56 in D 33.86 in

Restoration period mahogany-veneered sofa bed with canopy

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Restoration-period mahogany-veneered boat-shaped sofa-bed with slightly inverted headboard. The front is soberly adorned with an ormolu plaque featuring scrolls and fleurons framing ...

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1820s French Restauration Vintage Balance Toys

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Bronze

Iron and Glass Vitrine, 1930s Argentina
Iron and Glass Vitrine, 1930s Argentina

Iron and Glass Vitrine, 1930s Argentina

$8,800

H 62.5 in W 30 in D 13 in

Iron and Glass Vitrine, 1930s Argentina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome iron and glass vitrine made in the 1930s in Buenos Aires. All original iron and glass frame. Newly made thick glass shelves with notched corners to fit snugly inside. Fantas...

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1930s Argentine Vintage Balance Toys

Materials

Iron

Post-Future Surreal Vanity Set, Lacquered wood, Made in Portugal by Malabar
Post-Future Surreal Vanity Set, Lacquered wood, Made in Portugal by Malabar

Post-Future Surreal Vanity Set, Lacquered wood, Made in Portugal by Malabar

$19,850Sale Price / item|25% Off

H 29.53 in W 33.47 in D 26.38 in

Post-Future Surreal Vanity Set, Lacquered wood, Made in Portugal by Malabar

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

At the crossroads of art and design, where the ordinary dissolves into the extraordinary, the Surreal Vanity Set takes shape. This evocative piece transcends functionality to become ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Vintage Balance Toys

Materials

Stainless Steel

Burl Wood–Framed Perception Lounge Chair by Known Work w/Customizable Upholstery
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By Known Work

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A graceful articulation of comfort through form, the Perception Chair explores the relationship between upholstery and framework. Its soft, sculpted interior creates cozy contours wi...

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Upholstery, Burl

Shell Bed for Little Girl Bedroom Nacre Painted
Shell Bed for Little Girl Bedroom Nacre Painted

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H 78.75 in Dm 70.87 in

Shell Bed for Little Girl Bedroom Nacre Painted

Located in Paris, FR

Shell bed for little girl bedroom. Made in fiberglass, nacre painted. Inside, it contains LEDs lighting. Only the mattress is included. Bedcover and eiderdown pillows not included.

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Vintage Balance Toys

Materials

Fiberglass

1980s Steve Chase Modern Channel Tufted Sectional Sofa, Upholstered
1980s Steve Chase Modern Channel Tufted Sectional Sofa, Upholstered

1980s Steve Chase Modern Channel Tufted Sectional Sofa, Upholstered

By Steve Chase

Located in New York, NY

Modern channel tufted sectional sofa designed by iconic California designer Steve Chase. Sofa features new padding and upholstery from Romo which features grey/pewter metallic colors...

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20th Century American Modern Vintage Balance Toys

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Original Yasha Heifetz Rotaflex monumental Chandelier
Original Yasha Heifetz Rotaflex monumental Chandelier

Original Yasha Heifetz Rotaflex monumental Chandelier

By Heifetz Rotaflex, Yasha Heifetz

Located in South Charleston, WV

Monumental Chandelier by Tasha Heifetz. Compromised of 10 elements each 6" x 16" suspended. 5 colors, in pairs produced by Rotalfex from their revolutionary material imparting colors...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Balance Toys

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Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Deer Image, Ojime, Wood Frog Netsuke, Makie Box
Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Deer Image, Ojime, Wood Frog Netsuke, Makie Box

Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Deer Image, Ojime, Wood Frog Netsuke, Makie Box

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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1890s Japanese Meiji Vintage Balance Toys

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Wood, Lacquer

White and red Flowerpot pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Denmark
White and red Flowerpot pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Denmark

White and red Flowerpot pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Denmark

By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton

Located in Steenwijk, NL

The Flowerpot pendant lamp was designed by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen in 1968. A beautiful design classic that is still in production. This lamp is an early version and has a wh...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Balance Toys

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Metal, Enamel

Elegant Pair of Solid Brass Wall-Mounted Lanterns   26”.5 h x 6” w x 6”.5 d
Elegant Pair of Solid Brass Wall-Mounted Lanterns   26”.5 h x 6” w x 6”.5 d

Elegant Pair of Solid Brass Wall-Mounted Lanterns 26”.5 h x 6” w x 6”.5 d

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Add a touch of timeless elegance and vintage charm to your home or outdoor space with this exquisite pair of solid brass wall-mounted lanterns. These funky fixtures boast a rich, t...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Vintage Balance Toys

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Brass

Miss Bugs "DO NO HARM" Monster Munch Resin Capsule Sculpture, 2022
Miss Bugs "DO NO HARM" Monster Munch Resin Capsule Sculpture, 2022

Miss Bugs "DO NO HARM" Monster Munch Resin Capsule Sculpture, 2022

$779Sale Price|34% Off

H 2.17 in W 5.12 in D 1.78 in

Miss Bugs "DO NO HARM" Monster Munch Resin Capsule Sculpture, 2022

Located in London, GB

A unique, signed & numbered Limited Edition "DO NO HARM" resin "Junk Cap" Sculpture by MISS BUGS, produced for the "MISS BUGS – DO NO HARM – THE DISPENSARY / WALK IN CENTRE" exhi...

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2010s British Vintage Balance Toys

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Resin

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Vintage Balance Toys For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage balance toys available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, aluminum and steel, all vintage balance toys available were constructed with great care. Vintage balance toys have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage balance toys bearing modern or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Philippe Berry produced beautiful vintage balance toys that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Balance Toys?

Prices for vintage balance toys start at $156 and top out at $65,425 with the average selling for $7,000.

Questions About Vintage Balance Toys

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