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Vintage 14k Yellow Gold and Diamond Bumblebee Brooch
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold and Diamond Bumblebee Brooch

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold and Diamond Bumblebee Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A symbol of hard work and prosperity, this diamond-studded bee makes a unique and collectible addition to any fine jewelry or insect-themed collection.

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20th Century Vintage Bee

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

“Maija Mehiläinen” Table Lamp by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland 1955
“Maija Mehiläinen” Table Lamp by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland 1955

“Maija Mehiläinen” Table Lamp by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland 1955

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko

Located in Utrecht, NL

Recalling the lovable German children’s book character published in 1912, “Maija Mehiläinen” - meaning Maya the Bee - this lamp carries undeniable charisma, with Maya’s stripes recog...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bee

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of Six French Restauration Gondola Dining Chairs, Mahogany, 20th Century
Set of Six French Restauration Gondola Dining Chairs, Mahogany, 20th Century

Set of Six French Restauration Gondola Dining Chairs, Mahogany, 20th Century

Located in Pasadena, CA

The chairs are upholstered in a carmel-colored empire style fabric with a Napoleonic Bee motif. Although the upholstery is not new, it is in good condition.

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20th Century French Restauration Vintage Bee

Materials

Mahogany

Russian Lacquer Hand Painted Tale of Tsar Saltan Box, Mstera, Artist Signed
Russian Lacquer Hand Painted Tale of Tsar Saltan Box, Mstera, Artist Signed

Russian Lacquer Hand Painted Tale of Tsar Saltan Box, Mstera, Artist Signed

Located in New York, NY

Soviet era Mstera hand painted, artist signed lacquer box depicting a scene from Pushkin's renown Tale of Tsar Saltan 20th Century Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin's 1831 masterpiece, "...

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20th Century Russian Vintage Bee

Materials

Lacquer

Christian Dior Pré Catelan Sapphire Rose Ring - '10s
Christian Dior Pré Catelan Sapphire Rose Ring - '10s

Christian Dior Pré Catelan Sapphire Rose Ring - '10s

By Christian Dior

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Extraordinary ring from the “Pré Catelan” collecaratsion in pink coral, yellow gold and pink sapphires, composed of 2 important flowers engramsaved in pink coral, adorned on the side...

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20th Century Vintage Bee

14k Yellow Gold Diamond Bumblebee Brooch
14k Yellow Gold Diamond Bumblebee Brooch

14k Yellow Gold Diamond Bumblebee Brooch

Located in New York, NY

The wings and body are beautifully detailed, capturing the delicate structure of the bee in sculptural form, while the diamonds add brilliance and luxury.

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20th Century Vintage Bee

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

B and B Stinger Lighted Glass Sign
B and B Stinger Lighted Glass Sign

B and B Stinger Lighted Glass Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

This sign features two bee decals, while the "B and B Stinger" is reverse-painted glass.

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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Bee

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

1950s Italian Curved "Banana" 3-Seater Sofa
1950s Italian Curved "Banana" 3-Seater Sofa

1950s Italian Curved "Banana" 3-Seater Sofa

Located in Praha, CZ

- good/very good original condition - The upholstery has bee replaced few years ago and its in good/very good condition - can be used immediately

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bee

Materials

Fabric

8-karat gold ring adorned with small diamonds. Modernist design
8-karat gold ring adorned with small diamonds. Modernist design

8-karat gold ring adorned with small diamonds. Modernist design

Located in bronshoj, DK

Mid-20th century. Makers mark: BEE. In excellent condition. Ring size: 17 mm. (US approx. 7)

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Bee

Materials

Gold

"CHURCH" TEXAS BLACK FOLK ARTIST
"CHURCH" TEXAS BLACK FOLK ARTIST

"CHURCH" TEXAS BLACK FOLK ARTIST

By Leon Collins

Located in San Antonio, TX

Molly Bee acquired her nickname at the age of two. Named after Leon’s great-great grandmother’s sister, the first Molly Bee lived to be 119 and died in 1970.

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20th Century Impressionist Vintage Bee

Materials

Oil

1936 WPA Era American Scene Modernist Painting "A Connecticut Day" Howard Ahrens
1936 WPA Era American Scene Modernist Painting "A Connecticut Day" Howard Ahrens

1936 WPA Era American Scene Modernist Painting "A Connecticut Day" Howard Ahrens

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Among the other artists who exhibited at the gallery were John Sloan, David Burliuk, Charles Sheeler, Hayley Lever, George Biddle, Jo Cain, Stuart Eldredge, Virginia Snedecker, Josep...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Bee

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Vintage Czechoslovakian Pop Art Style Wall Panel (1960s)
Vintage Czechoslovakian Pop Art Style Wall Panel (1960s)

Vintage Czechoslovakian Pop Art Style Wall Panel (1960s)

Located in Zohor, SK

Easily frameable thanks to its standardized rectangular format and thin profile, it makes for a compelling piece of retro decor with historical depth. This piece depicts a bees aroun...

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bee

Materials

Plastic

French Porcelain Jewelry Dish Pill Box
French Porcelain Jewelry Dish Pill Box

French Porcelain Jewelry Dish Pill Box

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful French porcelain jewelry dish and pill box, with flower and bee design, circa late-20th century, France. Hold jewelry in the flower cup and reverse side a small round box...

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Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Vintage Bee

Materials

Porcelain

Original vintage Polish movie poster 1966 "Panie i Panowie"
Original vintage Polish movie poster 1966 "Panie i Panowie"

Original vintage Polish movie poster 1966 "Panie i Panowie"

Located in Brønshøj, DK

"The Birds, the Bees and the Italians" (1966) is an Italian comedy directed by Pietro Germi.

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1960s Polish Vintage Bee

Materials

Paper

Large Vintage School Map The Honeybee Jung Koch Quentell
Large Vintage School Map The Honeybee Jung Koch Quentell

Large Vintage School Map The Honeybee Jung Koch Quentell

Located in Poperinge, BE

Beautiful large vintage school map, school poster about the honey bee, paper on linen, by Jung Koch Quentell, dated 1968, Germany.

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1960s German Vintage Bee

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paper

1960s Fully Restored Danish Teak Bar Cart with Integrated Tray
1960s Fully Restored Danish Teak Bar Cart with Integrated Tray

1960s Fully Restored Danish Teak Bar Cart with Integrated Tray

Located in Knebel, DK

The bar table has been fully restored and refinished by our very esperience inhouse cabinetmakers who always ensure that nothing leaves our workshop without beeing in very good condi...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bee

Materials

Teak

Italian Ceramic Candlestick Holders
Italian Ceramic Candlestick Holders

Italian Ceramic Candlestick Holders

Located in Bradenton, FL

White conical shaped holders are decorated with transferware patterns including white and yellow roses and honeysuckle, orange and yellow orioles, monarch butterflies and bees. Dimen...

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1990s Italian Vintage Bee

Materials

Ceramic

Nefertiti Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Vintage, Goebel Germany 1950s
Nefertiti Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Vintage, Goebel Germany 1950s

Nefertiti Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Vintage, Goebel Germany 1950s

By Goebel Company

Located in Nuernberg, DE

It is marked on the back with the bee mark. It would make a lovely decoration on any wall.

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bee

Materials

Terracotta

Original Vintage Travel Poster Antigua Carnival 1966 BWIA LIAT Caribbean
Original Vintage Travel Poster Antigua Carnival 1966 BWIA LIAT Caribbean

Original Vintage Travel Poster Antigua Carnival 1966 BWIA LIAT Caribbean

Located in London, GB

Established in 1939, BWIA (known as Bee Wee) was a subsidiary of BOAC until 1961 and the leading airline company in the Caribbean based in Trinidad until 2006, when it was replaced b...

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1960s Bajan Vintage Bee

Materials

Paper

Silvered Hammered Metal Art Deco Coupe by Luc Lanel for Christofle, Hallmark
Silvered Hammered Metal Art Deco Coupe by Luc Lanel for Christofle, Hallmark

Silvered Hammered Metal Art Deco Coupe by Luc Lanel for Christofle, Hallmark

By Luc Lanel, Christofle

Located in Beirut, LB

In 1853, the new hallmark registered by the Maison was sesigned with a bee hovering under 3 stars framed by the two Cs that stood for Christofle & Cie.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bee

Materials

Silver Plate

Villeroy & Boch, two pieces of "Botanica", porcelain vase and sugar bowl
Villeroy & Boch, two pieces of "Botanica", porcelain vase and sugar bowl

Villeroy & Boch, two pieces of "Botanica", porcelain vase and sugar bowl

Located in København, Copenhagen

Villeroy & Boch, two pieces of "Botanica", porcelain vase and sugar bowl decorated with flowers and bees. Late 20th century. Marked. Perfect condition.

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Late 20th Century Luxembourgish Vintage Bee

Materials

Porcelain

HERMES Vintage Silver Tone Celestial Dome Clip On Earrings
HERMES Vintage Silver Tone Celestial Dome Clip On Earrings

HERMES Vintage Silver Tone Celestial Dome Clip On Earrings

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

Private sale "S" mark on the reverse sides (not visible when the earrings are beeing worn). Indicative measurements : diameter approx. 2.5 cm (0.98 inch).

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20th Century French Vintage Bee

Art Deco Style Polished Brass Task Floor Lamp
Art Deco Style Polished Brass Task Floor Lamp

Art Deco Style Polished Brass Task Floor Lamp

By Boyd Lighting

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Stylishbrass task floor lamp designed by Harry Lawenda for Boyd Lighting Sausalito, CA. The lamp features a bee hive-shaped dome swivel shade with a reeded finish.

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20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Bee

Materials

Brass

Sapphires, White Stones, Diamonds, Platinum and 14 Karat Rose  Gold Earrings.
Sapphires, White Stones, Diamonds, Platinum and 14 Karat Rose  Gold Earrings.

Sapphires, White Stones, Diamonds, Platinum and 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, CE

Particular dangle earrings in platinum structure mounted with diamonds and leaves of sapphires. Linked to them, two bees in 14 karat rose gold mounted with black diamonds on the body...

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1980s Italian Retro Vintage Bee

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Italian Carved-Wood Curule Stool w/Seat Cushion
Italian Carved-Wood Curule Stool w/Seat Cushion

Italian Carved-Wood Curule Stool w/Seat Cushion

Located in Atlanta, GA

The seat has a removable pillow-style cushion with Napoleonic bee design, and appears to be in good/usable condition with some slight staining.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Bee

Materials

Wood

Vintage Jade Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Vintage Jade Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

Vintage Jade Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

Set atop the jade are delicate gold floral motifs and small bee emblems—symbols of royalty, prosperity, and diligence.

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1990s Italian Artisan Vintage Bee

Materials

Jade, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Brooch with Diamonds and Enamel in Yellow and White Gold
Brooch with Diamonds and Enamel in Yellow and White Gold

Brooch with Diamonds and Enamel in Yellow and White Gold

Located in Milano, IT

Fine enamel 18 karat yellow and white gold bee brooch with diamonds approximately 0.20 ctw.

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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Bee

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Celine Tomato Red Printed Cotton Batiste Logo Shirt
Celine Tomato Red Printed Cotton Batiste Logo Shirt

Celine Tomato Red Printed Cotton Batiste Logo Shirt

By Celine

Located in New York, NY

Classic semisheer cotton batiste "mens" shirt strewn with colorful bumble bees and pin wheels by Celine, Paris on a tomato red ground.

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1970s French Vintage Bee

Jorge Zalszupin - JZ Tea Trolley, Carrinho de Chá, L´Atelier, 1959 , orig. label
Jorge Zalszupin - JZ Tea Trolley, Carrinho de Chá, L´Atelier, 1959 , orig. label

Jorge Zalszupin - JZ Tea Trolley, Carrinho de Chá, L´Atelier, 1959 , orig. label

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE

Brazil More detailed photos are available. The Tea Trolley can bee seen in our Gallery in Southern Germany.

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bee

Materials

Brass, Iron

Queen 4 Poster Pendant Canopy Bed Frame
Queen 4 Poster Pendant Canopy Bed Frame

Queen 4 Poster Pendant Canopy Bed Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The canopy's underside has a flowing sky scene with butterflies and dragonflies, happily at ease as they live their life in the bee loved glade. The color is Lamp Black with a glaz...

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1980s English Vintage Bee

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Rare Mid Century "Wave" Pattern Garden Bench
Japanese Rare Mid Century "Wave" Pattern Garden Bench

Japanese Rare Mid Century "Wave" Pattern Garden Bench

Located in South Burlington, VT

We have applied a further protective coat of bees wax to ensure continued weather resistant use.

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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Vintage Bee

Materials

Hardwood

White and Fancy Diamonds, Onyx, White Stones, 14 Kt  Gold Pendant Necklace.
White and Fancy Diamonds, Onyx, White Stones, 14 Kt  Gold Pendant Necklace.

White and Fancy Diamonds, Onyx, White Stones, 14 Kt Gold Pendant Necklace.

Located in Marcianise, CE

Fashion shape cage pendant in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with an onyx plate, white diamonds and fancy diamonds. On it, a bee mounted with onyx for all the body and two whit...

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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Bee

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Willy Guhl 'Diablo' Spindel Hourglass Concrete Planter, Switzerland, 1954
Willy Guhl 'Diablo' Spindel Hourglass Concrete Planter, Switzerland, 1954

Willy Guhl 'Diablo' Spindel Hourglass Concrete Planter, Switzerland, 1954

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in The Hague, NL

High shaped diabolo shaped planter designed by Willy Guhl and Anton Bee and manufactured by Eternit Ag, Switzerland 1954.

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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bee

Materials

Cement

CELINE Vintage Gold Tone Cuff Bracelet Triumphal Arches & Glass Cabochons
CELINE Vintage Gold Tone Cuff Bracelet Triumphal Arches & Glass Cabochons

CELINE Vintage Gold Tone Cuff Bracelet Triumphal Arches & Glass Cabochons

By Celine

Located in Nice, FR

Private sale mark on the signature coin (not visible when the bracelet is beeing worn). Indicative measurements : max. inner measurements approx. 6 cm x 5 cm (2.36 inches x 1.97 inc...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Bee

Materials

Gilt Metal

French Porcelain Apothecary Jar
French Porcelain Apothecary Jar

French Porcelain Apothecary Jar

Located in Guaynabo, PR

The one in the top has a large bee with two branches of leaves at each side. The lid is shaped as a doctoral tam with a flatted orb finial.

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20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Vintage Bee

Materials

Porcelain

Scottsdale Home 1973 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped
Scottsdale Home 1973 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped

Scottsdale Home 1973 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Scottsdale Home 1973 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Guests by the pool at the home of Wayne Beal in Scottsdale, Arizona, January 1973. 16 x 20" inches / 41 x 51 cm paper size Estat...

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1970s Modern Vintage Bee

Materials

Archival Pigment

Large Murano Glass Chandelier by De Majo
Large Murano Glass Chandelier by De Majo

Large Murano Glass Chandelier by De Majo

By De Majo

Located in London, GB

Be sure to check out our other listing showcasing a stunning light installation by designer Ken Gangbar, sourced from the same prestigious Paris hotel and originally priced at £98,00...

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1980s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Bee

Materials

Smoked Glass

Mid Century Modern Calla Lily in Bloom Still-Life
Mid Century Modern Calla Lily in Bloom Still-Life

Mid Century Modern Calla Lily in Bloom Still-Life

By Agnes Stoklosa

Located in Soquel, CA

Her technique involves a unique blending of bee's wax and oil paints, combined with the elements of sculpting.

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1960s American Modern Vintage Bee

Materials

Oil, Board

Composition
Composition

Composition

By Bernard Mandeville

Located in Fairlawn, OH

This other Bernard Mandeville taught that men should be like bees: contribute to the collective good while seeking the satisfaction of their individual ambitions and impulses.

Category

20th Century Abstract Vintage Bee

Materials

Screen

"Paquime Pottery" Jar / Olla with Honeycomb by Efren Ledezma for Mata Ortiz
"Paquime Pottery" Jar / Olla with Honeycomb by Efren Ledezma for Mata Ortiz

"Paquime Pottery" Jar / Olla with Honeycomb by Efren Ledezma for Mata Ortiz

By Mata Ortiz

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful hand turned "Paquime Pottery" jar / olla / vase with really cool honeycomb and bees motif by Efren Ledezma for Mata Ortiz, circa 1990s.

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Late 20th Century Mexican Native American Vintage Bee

Materials

Pottery

T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings End Table with Splayed Legs - Ebony Finish
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings End Table with Splayed Legs - Ebony Finish

T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings End Table with Splayed Legs - Ebony Finish

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in St. Louis, MO

Mid-Century table with elegantly splayed legs designed by Terrance Harold Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Has bee refinished in dark espresso / ebony finish.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bee

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Porcelain Polychrome and Gilt Rouleau Vase Lamps
Pair of Porcelain Polychrome and Gilt Rouleau Vase Lamps

Pair of Porcelain Polychrome and Gilt Rouleau Vase Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Each decorated in the 18th century spirit with floral blossoms, butterflies and bees, and gilt banding, on a giltwood turned base.

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20th Century Chinese Export Vintage Bee

Materials

Brass

"Still Life in White" Robert Gilberg 1950s Gouache on Newspaper
"Still Life in White" Robert Gilberg 1950s Gouache on Newspaper

"Still Life in White" Robert Gilberg 1950s Gouache on Newspaper

By Robert Gilberg

Located in Arp, TX

Robert Gilberg (1911-1970) "Still Life in White" c.1950s Gouache on newspaper from Sacramento Bee 1957 22.75"x15.25" unframed Unsigned Born in Oakland, CA on April 25, 1911.

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1950s American Modern Vintage Bee

Materials

Gouache, Newsprint

Niels Otto Møller Eigth Restored Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery Included
Niels Otto Møller Eigth Restored Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery Included

Niels Otto Møller Eigth Restored Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery Included

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Knebel, DK

The chairs have been fully restored by our experienced workshop - all joints checked and reglued if needed, other repairs made if needed, sanded by hand and refinished with bee wax t...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bee

Materials

Teak

Ole Wanscher Fully Restored Rungstedlund Mahogany Multifunctional Side Table
Ole Wanscher Fully Restored Rungstedlund Mahogany Multifunctional Side Table

Ole Wanscher Fully Restored Rungstedlund Mahogany Multifunctional Side Table

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

The well designed and very well crafted side table has been fully restored by our inhouse cabinetmakers who always ensure that nothing leaves our workshop without beeing in very good...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bee

Materials

Mahogany

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Vintage Bee For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage bee for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 764 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a vintage bee from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A vintage bee from Herbert Rosenthal, Tiffany & Co. and Christian Dior — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A vintage bee can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 303, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and cabochon alternatives. When shopping for a vintage bee, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Vintage Bee?

The price for a vintage bee starts at $65 and tops out at $75,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,664.