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1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu
1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu

1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu

Located in Marbella, ES

Original 1950s South African scrimshaw ostrich egg by late chief Sipho Ndlvu depicting a pair of

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Mid-20th Century South African Vintage Chief

Materials

Ostrich Eggshell

Portrait of a Mardi Gras Zulu Chief, Signed Bix, Circa 1960s
Portrait of a Mardi Gras Zulu Chief, Signed Bix, Circa 1960s

Portrait of a Mardi Gras Zulu Chief, Signed Bix, Circa 1960s

Located in Peabody, MA

A strikingly flamboyant portrait of a Zulu Chief, from a Mardi Gras New Orleans parade, signed "Bix

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1960s American Folk Art Vintage Chief

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Reproduction Print “Tuch-ee, a Cherokee War Chief” by S. Howitt, 1855
Reproduction Print “Tuch-ee, a Cherokee War Chief” by S. Howitt, 1855

Reproduction Print “Tuch-ee, a Cherokee War Chief” by S. Howitt, 1855

By Samuel Howitt

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

An important 19th-century hand-colored engraving depicting Tuch-ee, a Cherokee War Chief, published

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20th Century American Native American Vintage Chief

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Royal Trust Company Framed Wall Plaque with Indigenous Chief
Mid-Century Royal Trust Company Framed Wall Plaque with Indigenous Chief

Mid-Century Royal Trust Company Framed Wall Plaque with Indigenous Chief

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Chief and an Indigenous warrior holding up the British crown. The dimensions posted below reflect the

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Mid-20th Century Canadian American Classical Vintage Chief

Materials

Spelter

Large Stone Bust Of An African Chief Shona From Verdit Tendayi Tandi
Large Stone Bust Of An African Chief Shona From Verdit Tendayi Tandi

Large Stone Bust Of An African Chief Shona From Verdit Tendayi Tandi

Located in Hannover, DE

This beautiful stone sculpture is a true masterpiece of African art from the beautiful country of Zimbabwe. This bust is lovingly hand-carved from stone that is said to have healing ...

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1960s Zimbabwean International Style Vintage Chief

Materials

Stone

White Plaster Cast Native American Bust Sculpture of an Indian Warrior Chief
White Plaster Cast Native American Bust Sculpture of an Indian Warrior Chief

White Plaster Cast Native American Bust Sculpture of an Indian Warrior Chief

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Cast in pure white plaster, this bust sculpture depicts the face of a Native American warrior. His long hair is pulled to the side and tied with trompe l'oeil leather strips. He wear...

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20th Century American Native American Vintage Chief

Materials

Plaster

Set of 2 1960s Geometric Carved Low Slung Tribal Palaver Chief Chairs
Set of 2 1960s Geometric Carved Low Slung Tribal Palaver Chief Chairs

Set of 2 1960s Geometric Carved Low Slung Tribal Palaver Chief Chairs

Located in Izegem, VWV

Authentic hand carved African low chairs with geometric patterns. Constructed by hand and assembled with dowels. These were made in the Mid-1960s in Central Africa.

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Vintage Chief

Materials

Hardwood

Lucite Stylized Tapir Sculpture by Chief Artist Tim S. Crea for Team Guzzini
Lucite Stylized Tapir Sculpture by Chief Artist Tim S. Crea for Team Guzzini

Lucite Stylized Tapir Sculpture by Chief Artist Tim S. Crea for Team Guzzini

By Tim S. Crea, Team Guzzini

Located in Rome, IT

Lucite stylized tapir sculpture by chief artist Tim S. Crea for Team Guzzini. It has its original

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Lucite

Axel Einar Hjorth Rare "Lovö" cabinet in stained pine wood
Axel Einar Hjorth Rare "Lovö" cabinet in stained pine wood

Axel Einar Hjorth Rare "Lovö" cabinet in stained pine wood

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in New York, NY

major breakthrough came when he assumed the role of chief architect for Nordiska Kompaniet, a position

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Iron

Israeli Judaica Rabbi Expressionist Gouachel Painting
Israeli Judaica Rabbi Expressionist Gouachel Painting

Israeli Judaica Rabbi Expressionist Gouachel Painting

By Adolf Adler

Located in Surfside, FL

). In 1963, Adler was chief among a group of well known artists who immigrated to Israel. He was awarded

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Vintage Chief

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Model K1-169/8 Chandelier, Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy, 1950/1960s
Model K1-169/8 Chandelier, Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy, 1950/1960s

Model K1-169/8 Chandelier, Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy, 1950/1960s

By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

director and chief designer until 1953. In the 1930s and 40s, Tynell was one of the most employed lighting

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Brass

Paolo Gucci White Leather Curved Sofa & Table Set, Formitalia 1991
Paolo Gucci White Leather Curved Sofa & Table Set, Formitalia 1991

Paolo Gucci White Leather Curved Sofa & Table Set, Formitalia 1991

By Formitalia, Paolo Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, former chief designer and vice-president of the legendary fashion house, drew inspiration from equestrian

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Chrome

Midi Bunker Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup in Green
Midi Bunker Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup in Green

Midi Bunker Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup in Green

By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup

Located in Los Angeles, CA

shade to be raised or lowered as needed. Hammerborg served as Fog and Mørup's chief designer from 1957

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Enamel

Mid-Century Cees Braakman Oak Executive Desk for Pastoe
Mid-Century Cees Braakman Oak Executive Desk for Pastoe

Mid-Century Cees Braakman Oak Executive Desk for Pastoe

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

finish throughout. Braakman served as Pastoe's chief designer from 1948 through the 1970s and was

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Casserole Dish and Stand From the Anker-Line Range
Mid-Century Modern Casserole Dish and Stand From the Anker-Line Range

Mid-Century Modern Casserole Dish and Stand From the Anker-Line Range

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1950s for the Danish foundry De Forenede Jernstøberier. Quistgaard, who later became the chief designer

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Iron

Central African Carved Wood Ritual Male Figure
Central African Carved Wood Ritual Male Figure

Central African Carved Wood Ritual Male Figure

Located in San Francisco, CA

chiefs, they were used by ritual practitioners to guard against malevolent forces, bring success to hunts

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20th Century Abstract Vintage Chief

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Wall Mounted Mirror with Shelf and Drawer by Pastoe
Mid-Century Wall Mounted Mirror with Shelf and Drawer by Pastoe

Mid-Century Wall Mounted Mirror with Shelf and Drawer by Pastoe

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

company's chief designer from 1952 onward, developing a disciplined, functional aesthetic that balanced

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Brass

Set Of Six Hollywood Regency Blue Velvet Dining Chairs By Ernst Schwadron
Set Of Six Hollywood Regency Blue Velvet Dining Chairs By Ernst Schwadron

Set Of Six Hollywood Regency Blue Velvet Dining Chairs By Ernst Schwadron

By Ernst Schwadron

Located in Brooklyn, NY

architect and furniture designer. He was the chief furniture designer for Rena Rosenthal. He also worked for

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Chief

Materials

Walnut, Velvet, Fabric

Mid-Century Decorative Silver Plate Los Castillo Emplumado Azteca
Mid-Century Decorative Silver Plate Los Castillo Emplumado Azteca

Mid-Century Decorative Silver Plate Los Castillo Emplumado Azteca

By William Spratling, Los Castillo

Located in Chula Vista, CA

warrior or chief, characteristic of the Aztec Feather style, which often includes mixed metal inlays or

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Silver Plate

Stanley Landsman Infinity Mirror Sculpture
Stanley Landsman Infinity Mirror Sculpture

Stanley Landsman Infinity Mirror Sculpture

By Stanley Landsman

Located in Astoria, NY

Editor-in-Chief of Vogue (1971-1988) Grace Mirabella Cahan.

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Bronze

Rare Scandinavian Modern Candelabra, Paavo tynell, Taito Oy, 1930/1940s
Rare Scandinavian Modern Candelabra, Paavo tynell, Taito Oy, 1930/1940s

Rare Scandinavian Modern Candelabra, Paavo tynell, Taito Oy, 1930/1940s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

, where he served as director and chief designer until 1953. In the 1930s and 40s, Tynell was one of the

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Model 9609 Floor Light, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1940/1950s
Scandinavian Modern Model 9609 Floor Light, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1940/1950s

Scandinavian Modern Model 9609 Floor Light, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1940/1950s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

1918, where he served as director and chief designer until 1953. In the 1930s and 40s, Tynell was one

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Metal, Brass

Collection of Wall Mounted Souvenir Paddles
Collection of Wall Mounted Souvenir Paddles

Collection of Wall Mounted Souvenir Paddles

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Collection of seven souvenir paddles all with Indian Chiefs. Four marked "Wisconsin Dells

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20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Chief

Materials

Wood

Rare Model 10220 Counterweight Pendant, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1940/1950s
Rare Model 10220 Counterweight Pendant, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1940/1950s

Rare Model 10220 Counterweight Pendant, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1940/1950s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

, co-founded the art studio Oy Taito Ab in 1918, where he served as director and chief designer until

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Brass

Pair of Model 9459 Wall Lights, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1940/1950s
Pair of Model 9459 Wall Lights, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1940/1950s

Pair of Model 9459 Wall Lights, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1940/1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

school, co-founded the art studio Oy Taito Ab in 1918, where he served as director and chief designer

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Brass

Model 2016 Flush Mount, Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy, Mid-20th Century
Model 2016 Flush Mount, Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy, Mid-20th Century

Model 2016 Flush Mount, Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy, Mid-20th Century

By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

art studio Oy Taito Ab in 1918, where he served as director and chief designer until 1953. In the

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Meissen Animal Figure, Parrot On Trunk With Cherries, By J.J. Kaendler, 20th
Meissen Animal Figure, Parrot On Trunk With Cherries, By J.J. Kaendler, 20th

Meissen Animal Figure, Parrot On Trunk With Cherries, By J.J. Kaendler, 20th

By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

- 1775) Chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory from 1742 to 1775. He is the most famous modeller

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Late 20th Century German Baroque Vintage Chief

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of Pine Barstools, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden c. 1960s
A Pair of Pine Barstools, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden c. 1960s

A Pair of Pine Barstools, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden c. 1960s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Hønefoss, 30

straightforward and structural design. Although produced after Axel Einar Hjorth’s period as chief architect at

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Pine

Omar Bradley Signed Photograph, Dated February 8, 1946 on back
Omar Bradley Signed Photograph, Dated February 8, 1946 on back

Omar Bradley Signed Photograph, Dated February 8, 1946 on back

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

First Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.  CONDITION: Near fine condition. Matte-finish, black and

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1940s American Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Paper

Olof Ottelin Teak Frame Mirror, Keravan Puusepäntehdas for Stockmann, 1960s
Olof Ottelin Teak Frame Mirror, Keravan Puusepäntehdas for Stockmann, 1960s

Olof Ottelin Teak Frame Mirror, Keravan Puusepäntehdas for Stockmann, 1960s

By Oy Stockmann AB

Located in Helsinki, FI

prominent Finnish interior architect and furniture designer, best known for his role as chief designer and

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Giuseppe Pagano Pair of Italian Oak and Woven Rope Stools, Italy, 1940s
Giuseppe Pagano Pair of Italian Oak and Woven Rope Stools, Italy, 1940s

Giuseppe Pagano Pair of Italian Oak and Woven Rope Stools, Italy, 1940s

By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig

Located in Roma, IT

, furniture and interiors and was an amateur photographer. He was also a long-time editor and chief editor of

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Rope, Wood, Oak

Stanley Landsman "Starry Night" Lightbox Sculpture
Stanley Landsman "Starry Night" Lightbox Sculpture

Stanley Landsman "Starry Night" Lightbox Sculpture

Located in Astoria, NY

-in-Chief of Vogue (1971-1988) Grace Mirabella Cahan. Keywords: Three-dimensional, Light, Op Art

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Model 2016 Flush Mounts, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, Mid-20th Century
Model 2016 Flush Mounts, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, Mid-20th Century

Model 2016 Flush Mounts, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, Mid-20th Century

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

served as director and chief designer until 1953. In the 1930s and 40s, Tynell was one of the most

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Le Klint Scissors "Sax" Wall Lamp by Erik Hansen, Model 332, Denmark 1970s
Le Klint Scissors "Sax" Wall Lamp by Erik Hansen, Model 332, Denmark 1970s

Le Klint Scissors "Sax" Wall Lamp by Erik Hansen, Model 332, Denmark 1970s

By Erik Hansen, Le Klint

Located in Helsinki, FI

. Danish designer Erik Hansen (1916–1982) served as chief engineer for Le Klint and is best known for this

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1950s Swedish Single Handled Jug by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Factory
1950s Swedish Single Handled Jug by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Factory

1950s Swedish Single Handled Jug by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Factory

By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in London, England

Rörstrand in 1939 at the age of 19. He was soon promoted to be artistic director and chief designer. In

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Set of Three Chairs “Typenko” by Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
Set of Three Chairs “Typenko” by Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden

Set of Three Chairs “Typenko” by Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

'' Seat height: 43 cm/ 1' 5 1/2'' From 1927 to 1938, Axel-Einar Hjorth was the chief architect and

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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Three African carved stone figures circa 1930
Three African carved stone figures circa 1930

Three African carved stone figures circa 1930

Located in Central England, GB

These very high quality well carved African tribal stone portrait busts depict a Zulu chief and two

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20th Century Folk Art Vintage Chief

Materials

Stone

Model 1965 Pendant, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1940/1950s
Model 1965 Pendant, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1940/1950s

Model 1965 Pendant, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1940/1950s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

art studio Oy Taito Ab in 1918, where he served as director and chief designer until 1953. In the

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chief

Materials

Brass

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How Much is a Vintage Chief?

Prices for a vintage chief start at $1 and top out at $35,000 with the average selling for $1,682.