Vintage Exotica
Unworn Hand-Painted Persian Toe Flat Thong Sandals - US 9, 1950s
By Exotica Footwear
Located in Tucson, AZ
: 3 ¾” measured across widest part of sole
heel: n/a
label: Exotica Footwear (hand-made in India
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Exotica
Exotica Series, Abstract Woven Tapestry by Ritzi Jacobi and Peter Jacobi
Located in Wilton, CT
Exotica Series, Abstract Woven Tapestry, Textile Sculpture. Cotton, goat hair and sisal, 114" x 60
Category
1970s Abstract Vintage Exotica
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Cotton, Thread
H 114 in W 60 in D 6 in
Chinese Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
clamouring for Chinese exotica. Usually there are nine lohans. Good condition. Cotton foundation.
Rug Size
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Exotica
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Jungle Room Faux Leopard Fur Hand Carved Paddle Arm Witco Tiki Thrown Sofa
By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
“Exotica.” Ephemera from exotic tropical lands around South Asia were all the rage and gave birth to an
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Exotica
Materials
Faux Fur, Cedar
H 46.25 in W 98 in D 35 in
Restored Pair Vintage Witco Tiki Dramatic High Back Chairs in Original Red Fur
By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
travel and Americans were absolutely fascinated with “Exotica.” Ephemera from exotic tropical lands
Category
1960s American Gothic Revival Vintage Exotica
Materials
Metal
H 54.25 in W 19 in D 23 in
'2' Restored Vintage Witco Conquistador Tiki Throne Chairs in Original Red Fur
By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
“Exotica.” Ephemera from exotic tropical lands around South Asia were all the rage and gave birth to an
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Exotica
Materials
Metal
H 59.5 in W 28.25 in D 23.75 in
Vintage Tiki Style Witco Dining Table With Leaf by William Westenhaver
By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
1960s was the golden age of air travel and Americans were absolutely fascinated with “Exotica.” Ephemera
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Exotica
Materials
Metal
Vintage Witco Tiki King Throne Hand-Carved Highback Chairs in Faux Leopard Fur
By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Americans were absolutely fascinated with “Exotica.” Ephemera from exotic tropical lands around South Asia
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Exotica
Materials
Metal
H 54.25 in W 19 in D 23 in
Hand Carved High Back Witco Tiki Throne King Chairs in Faux Leopard Fur
By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
with “Exotica.” Ephemera from exotic tropical lands around South Asia were all the rage and gave birth
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Exotica
Materials
Metal
H 59.5 in W 28.25 in D 23.75 in
Set of 4 Restored Vintage Witco Conquistador Tiki Chairs in Original Red Fur
By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
age of air travel and Americans were absolutely fascinated with “Exotica.” Ephemera from exotic
Category
1960s American Medieval Vintage Exotica
Materials
Metal
H 59.5 in W 28.25 in D 23.75 in
Vintage 1950s Yma Sumac Custom Couture Black Orange Silk Hourglass Gown Ensemble
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exotica. Her international fame began in the early 1950's and she became the most famous proponent of
Category
1950s American Vintage Exotica
Anaconda II
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
whole life could be summed up by the word exotica,” the artist has said. Slonem’s still lifes contain
Category
1980s Contemporary Vintage Exotica
Materials
Screen, Pencil
Midcentury Tall French Black and Brown Faux Bamboo Shelves, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
structure, painted in sleek black, imparts a sense of refined exotica, making these shelves a tasteful
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Exotica
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Vintage Witco Rustic Carved Wood Conquistador Dining Set with Red Fur Chairs
By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Artist William Westenhaver Created Witco in 1959. The two capitalized on the exotica trend by creating
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Exotica
Materials
Metal
H 59.5 in W 28.25 in D 23.75 in
Renee Ritter Mixed Media Canvas, Signed
By Renee Ritter
Located in Larchmont, NY
: Elaine Benson Gallery, Bridgehampton, NY, "Exotica"
1988: SmithtownTwnshp Arts Council,Mills Pond House
Category
1990s Contemporary Vintage Exotica
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
2 Renee Ritter Nude Figure Studies
By Renee Ritter
Located in Larchmont, NY
, Huntington, NY
1989: Jericho Library, Jericho, NY
1988: Elaine Benson Gallery, Bridgehampton, NY, "Exotica
Category
1980s Contemporary Vintage Exotica
Materials
Lithograph
Benares Seen from within by Richard Lannoy Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
is it an exercise in peddling a 'Third World' mythology of exotica garnished with grunge. Unflinching
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Folk Art Vintage Exotica
Materials
Paper
Arthur Percy for Gefle Upsala Ekeby, Buttermilk / Daisy White Dotted Relief Vase
By Gefle, Arthur Percy
Located in Frome, GB
"Christina". During the 1930's and 40's came "Suecia", "Exotica" and his perhaps most famous décor "Rubin
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Exotica
Materials
Ceramic
H 6.9 in W 4.1 in D 4.1 in
Large Abstract Expressionist Taiwanese Painting Chihung Yang Chinese Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Siegel Ltd, New York
1984 Modern Art, Ted Greenwald Gallery, New York City
1985 Exotica
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Exotica
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Oil Pastel
Bronze Candleholder with Lotus Leaf and Frog
Located in Somis, CA
. Three footed bases anchored by beast motifs provide stability and add ancient exotica to the overall
Category
20th Century Chinese Vintage Exotica
Materials
Bronze
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XL Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Lights, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
This is a large original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane Street light from Paris, France now turned into a pendant light. The hallmark of Holophane luminaries, or lighting fixtures,...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Exotica
Materials
Glass
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli, Arteluce
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Exotica
Materials
Aluminum, Metal, Brass
H 26.5 in Dm 55.91 in
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Category
2010s American Modern Vintage Exotica
Materials
Walnut
Breathtaking Olivewood Extension Dining Table by Milo Baughman, circa 1975
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent dining table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready.
An excep...
Category
1970s North American Organic Modern Vintage Exotica
Materials
Hardwood, Olive
H 29.5 in W 110 in D 39 in
Ivory Lace Drop-Waist Wedding Gown with Bateau Neck - XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
The unusual combination of a drop waist and fit-and-flare silhouette impart a charm reminiscent of Givenchy's designs for Audrey Hepburn. Perfectly balanced by transparent lace cap s...
Category
1950s American Vintage Exotica
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.
An iconic, unobtrusive design.
A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Vintage Exotica
Materials
Linen
Murano Glass Paneled Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass paneled sconces; each crafted with three curved panels of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sc...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vintage Exotica
Materials
Brass
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes.
Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vintage Exotica
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze artist.
Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is combined with brass bars and hung by L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Vintage Exotica
Materials
Brass
H 48 in W 69 in D 48 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa cognac leather bed model Morna for Molteni Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in IT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa - bed frame in cognac-colored leather - composed of headboard with integrated bedside tables and mattress base. Model "Morna" Molteni Italy 1972
Restored - wood ...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Exotica
Materials
Leather
H 23.23 in W 126.78 in D 89.38 in
Vintage Chinese Rug Carpet Circa 1940 10'3 x 13'10
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A Chinese vintage circa 1940s handwoven rug. The deep navy ground has wonderful delicate floral designs in ivory and blues. The major border and four minor borders surrounding the fi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Vintage Exotica
Materials
Wool
Angle Indoor/Outdoor Wet-Rated Sconce/Light
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Angle is a sculptural wall light in cast aluminum. A sweeping arc of light is carved into the face of the fixture bringing balance to its Brutalist form. The casting is finished ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vintage Exotica
Materials
Aluminum, Silver Plate
Silhouette Dining Chair, Translucent Brown, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an eye-catching dining chair.
The joint dimension of people and objects represented by severa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vintage Exotica
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 34.26 in W 18.12 in D 20.87 in
Bespoke Round Italian Travertine Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table
Made to order in Italy
Round top
Dimensions can be adjusted
Honed or polished finish
Rounded or straight edges
Travertine pedestal
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Exotica
Materials
Travertine
Original Vintage Poster, 'Relax' 1964 by Rene Gruau
By René Gruau
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original Vintage Poster, 'Relax' 1964 by Rene Gruau
The fifties were the last flowering of the golden age of the ocean liner, which would soon be usurped by the jet plane. During th...
Category
1960s Vintage Exotica
Materials
Paper
Pierre Cardin Maxi Dress 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous tan and off white lurex maxi dress in an abstract pattern of curved lines and stripes from Pierre Cardin. It is a simple A line maxi dress with subtle bell sleeves, a bate...
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1970s French Vintage Exotica
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Collection of Five Elegant Tibetan Handmade Bone Necklaces
Located in SOMIS, CA
colors and unique artistic designs add a sense of mystery and exotica to your look. Framed, they also
Category
20th Century Tibetan Vintage Exotica
Materials
Bone
Lot of Ten Handmade Tibetan Necklaces
Located in SOMIS, CA
add a sense of mystery and exotica to your look. Framed, they also make fabulous wall arts.
Lot of
Category
20th Century Tibetan Vintage Exotica
Oil on Canvas by Hunt Slonem
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Stamford, CT
personal aviary in which he keeps about 100 live birds of various species.[1] His fascination with exotica
Category
1970s American Vintage Exotica
Materials
Canvas
Tropic Exotica
Located in Missouri, MO
Ron W. Thomas (1943-2009)
"Tropic Exotica" c. 1970s
Oil on Canvas
50 x 50 inches
Signed Lower Right
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Exotica
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1960's Helena Barbieri Beaded Silk Gown Set owned by Yma Sumac
By Helena Barbieri
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
original Queen of Exotica. Her International fame began in the early 1950's. She was one of the most famous
Category
1950s Vintage Exotica
Midcentury Hand Carved Witco Tiki Bar and Barstool Set by William Westenhaver
By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
travel and America’s were absolutely fascinated with “Exotica.” Ephemera from exotic tropical lands
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Exotica
Materials
Cedar
H 42.75 in W 68 in D 21.5 in
Hand Carved Witco Wood Female Figurative Cocktail Table
By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
design. The company went full-force in capturing the zeitgeist of exotica in the 1960s. Polynesian, Asian
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Exotica
Materials
Cedar
1960's Yma Sumac Documented Yellow Silk-Chiffon & Ostrich-Feather Caftan Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Yma Sumac (1922–2008) was a noted Peruvian soprano and the original Queen of Exotica. Her
Category
1960s American Vintage Exotica
Pair of Faux Leopard Fur Hand Carved High Back Witco Tiki Thrown King Chairs
By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
age of air travel and Americans were absolutely fascinated with “Exotica.” Ephemera from exotic
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Exotica
Materials
Cedar
H 55.5 in W 26 in D 29 in
1950's Historical Yma Sumac Rhinestone Orange Ruched Silk-Jersey Evening Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Yma Sumac (1922–2008) was a noted Peruvian soprano and the original Queen of Exotica. Her
Category
1950s American Vintage Exotica
1950's Historical Yma Sumac Beaded Blue Satin & Chiffon Strapless Evening Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Yma Sumac (1922–2008) was a noted Peruvian soprano and the original Queen of Exotica. Her
Category
1950s American Vintage Exotica
Jungle Room Faux Leopard Fur Hand Carved Paddle Arm Witco Tiki Thrown Sofa
By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
“Exotica.” Ephemera from exotic tropical lands around South Asia were all the rage and gave birth to an
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Exotica
Materials
Faux Fur, Cedar
H 46.25 in W 98 in D 35 in
Vintage 1950's Yma Sumac Metallic Beaded Pink Ruched Silk Hourglass Couture Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Yma Sumac (1922–2008) was a noted Peruvian soprano and the original Queen of Exotica. Her
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1950s American Vintage Exotica
1950's Historical Yma Sumac Strapless Pink-Ombre Satin Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
original Queen of Exotica. Her International fame began in the early 1950's. She was one of the most famous
Category
1950s Vintage Exotica
Vintage 1950's Yma Sumac Custom Couture Beaded Blue Silk Hourglass Gown Ensemble
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Yma Sumac (1922–2008) was a noted Peruvian soprano and the original Queen of Exotica. Her
Category
1950s German Vintage Exotica
'Tamara Exotica' by Fernando Natalici New York 1981
By Fernando Natalici
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Fernando Natalici 'Tamara Exotica' 1981:
An anonymous female form seductively twists within the
Category
1980s Surrealist Vintage Exotica
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Rare Larger Size Mid-Century Brass Lotus Pendant or Light Fixture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
socket in the centre. Instant exotica for any interior. Newly wired.
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Vintage Exotica
Pair of Brass Candle Holders with Lotus Leaf and Frog
Located in Somis, CA
visual interest. Three footed bases anchored by beast motifs provide stability and add ancient exotica to
Category
20th Century Chinese Vintage Exotica
Materials
Brass
Seldom Seen Witco Tiki Figurative Hanging Swag / Pendant Chandelier
By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Buffalo, NY
capturing the zeitgeist of exotica in the 1960s. Polynesian, Asian, and tropical culture and aesthetics
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Exotica
Materials
Metal
Hand Carved Witco Wood 3-Foot Tiki Cat Sculpture
By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Witco for it’s wild design. The company went full-force in capturing the zeitgeist of exotica in the
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Exotica
Materials
Cedar
1950's Historical Yma Sumac Beaded-Velvet & Satin Strapless Evening Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Yma Sumac (1922–2008) was a noted Peruvian soprano and the original Queen of Exotica. Her
Category
1950s Vintage Exotica
Oil on Canvas by Hunt Slonem
Located in Stamford, CT
which he keeps about 100 live birds of various species.[1] His fascination with exotica can be traced to
Category
1970s American Vintage Exotica
Tall Witco Cedar Wood Carved Siamese Tiki Cat Sculpture
By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
-force in capturing the zeitgeist of exotica in the 1960s. Polynesian, Asian, and tropical culture and
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Exotica
Materials
Cedar
Untitled red-crested cardinal
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
author Ronny Cohen who wrote the essay for Slonem's book "Exotica". Ronnie was a dear friend of the
Category
1990s Abstract Vintage Exotica
Materials
Wood, Oil, Acrylic
Vintage 1950's Pink Floral Bow Print Silk Ruched Jersey Dress Owned by Yma Sumac
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
talented Yma Sumac. Yma Sumac (1922–2008) was a noted Peruvian soprano and the original Queen of Exotica
Category
1950s Vintage Exotica
Danish Cabinetmaker Teak and Ash Daybed, Denmark, circa 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
modern and a kind of Old-World exotica from the far north. In reality, Danish designers’ ambition was to
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Exotica
Materials
Wood
"Invisible Surf", Large-Scale Impasto Abstract Dreamscape by Duane Bousfield
By Duane Bousfield
Located in Soquel, CA
Pegasus Gallery “Swimming Figures” New York, NY
1999 Pegasus Gallery “Exotica
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Exotica
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ceramic Balinese Dancers in the Style of Dorothy Kindell
Located in Papaikou, HI
1950's exotica depicting the fascination and allure of the pacific island cultures. Unsigned.
Category
1950s American Vintage Exotica
Materials
Ceramic
1940's Hand-Sewn Silk Vegetable Dyed Chinese Robe
Located in Toronto, ON
Post WWII Exotica peach robe with hand embroidered flowers and chinese motif in red, blue, pink and
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Exotica
Lot of 10 Tibetan Necklaces
Located in SOMIS, CA
of mystery and exotica to your look. Framed, they also make fabulous wall arts.
Lot of 10
Category
20th Century Tibetan Vintage Exotica
Materials
Beads
Lot of Ten Handmade Tibetan Necklaces
Located in SOMIS, CA
sense of mystery and exotica to your look. Framed, they also make fabulous wall arts.
Lot of 10
Category
20th Century Tibetan Vintage Exotica
Materials
Metal
Lot of Ten Handmade Tibetan Necklaces
Located in SOMIS, CA
unique designs add a sense of mystery and exotica to your look. Framed, they also make fabulous wall arts
Category
20th Century Tibetan Vintage Exotica
Materials
Metal
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Vintage Exotica For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage exotica available at 1stDibs. Each vintage exotica for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, cedar and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage exotica, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage exotica is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, folk art and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage exotica over the years, but those crafted by William Westenhaver, Witco and Arthur Percy are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Vintage Exotica?
A vintage exotica can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,935, while the lowest priced sells for $195 and the highest can go for as much as $64,000.