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Medieval Manuscripts

Louis 13 Bench Sofa in native wood - XIXth - Spain - High Period
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
in a fabric with a High Period pattern of animals in foliage like the initial letters of medieval
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Louis XIII Settees

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Palisander

Romanesque Manuscript and Mural Art from Ornamentenschatz, 1887
Located in Langweer, NL
leaf, which was commonly used in medieval manuscripts and murals to signify divinity and majesty. The
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Antique 1880s Prints

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Paper

Romanesque Manuscript and Mural Art from Ornamentenschatz, 1887
Romanesque Manuscript and Mural Art from Ornamentenschatz, 1887
$315 Sale Price / set
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H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 0 in
Medieval Ornament Print – Antique Middle Ages Decorative Borders, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
patterns adapted from medieval manuscripts, architecture, stained glass, and textiles—capturing the bold
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Vatican Museums, Rome
Located in valatie, NY
marble statues, frescoes, Medieval manuscripts, High Renaissance and Baroque painting. It also has the
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Vatican Museums, Rome
Vatican Museums, Rome
$99
H 11.5 in W 9.25 in D 1 in
Medieval Floral Ornament – Illuminated Manuscript Motifs, Plate XLVIII, c.1869
Located in Langweer, NL
Medieval Floral Ornament – Illuminated Manuscript Motifs, Plate XLVIII, c.1869 This ornate
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Medieval Floral Borders – Illuminated Manuscript Motifs, Plate L, c.1869
Located in Langweer, NL
Medieval Floral Borders – Illuminated Manuscript Motifs, Plate L, c.1869 This richly detailed
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Extensive Collection of Gothic Artwork from Ornamentenschatz, 1887
Located in Langweer, NL
leaf, a technique commonly used in medieval manuscripts and religious art to signify sanctity and
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Antique 1880s Prints

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Paper

Extensive Collection of Gothic Artwork from Ornamentenschatz, 1887
Extensive Collection of Gothic Artwork from Ornamentenschatz, 1887
$535 Sale Price / set
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H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 0 in
Framed 15th Century Illuminated Book of Hours Manuscript
Located in Houston, TX
Framed 15th century illuminated Book of Hours manuscript circa 1450, France. Gouache, ink gold wash
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Medieval Religious Items

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Glass, Wood, Parchment Paper

Framed Late 15th Century Illuminated Book of Hours Manuscript
Located in Houston, TX
Framed late 15th century illuminated Book of Hours manuscript circa 1500, France. Gouache, ink gold
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Antique 16th Century French Medieval Religious Items

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Gold Leaf

Prophet Muhammad (Mahomet) – 18th Century Paris Engraving by Daumont, c.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
: Machometus (Latin medieval manuscripts), Mahumet (medieval European texts), Mahound (Old English, used
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Antique Mid-17th Century French Prints

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Paper

Celtic Illuminated Ornament – Decorative Motifs from Early Manuscripts, c.1869
Located in Langweer, NL
motifs, primarily drawn from illuminated manuscripts and early medieval ecclesiastical art. Designed with
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Labyrinthe by Herman Kern German Language 1st Edition 1983 Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
introduction to such different labyrinth forms as rock engravings on Trojan castles, medieval manuscripts
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Late 20th Century German Baroque Books

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Paper

Le Mont Saint-Michel Original Etchings by Arthur Mayeur, Limited Edition 1926
Located in Langweer, NL
echo the style of medieval manuscript borders and further root the edition in the historic spirit of
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Early 20th Century French Prints

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Paper

An Original Lithograph Showing the Regal Elegance of Marie de Hainaut, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
the time, achieved through careful study of medieval manuscripts, paintings, and contemporaneous
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Antique 1840s Prints

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Paper

Middle Ages Interlace Motifs – Antique Print of Medieval Knotwork Patterns, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
Middle Ages Interlace Motifs – Antique Print of Medieval Knotwork Patterns, c.1869 This antique
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Pair “Faux Bamboo” Frames With Old Italian Shell Prints With Overwritten Text.
Located in Prato, Tuscany
practical. In medieval manuscripts, it was common to embellish texts with elaborate miniatures
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Other Prints

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Faux Bamboo, Paper

Important Book 'Seigneurs et Princes de Monaco' by S.E René Novella and Philip R
Located in London, GB
Beautifully decorated in the style reminiscent of Medieval illuminated manuscripts, the book describes the
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Late 20th Century French Medieval Books

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Leather, Satin, Paper

Gothic Illumination-Inspired Ornament – Middle Ages Decorative Designs, c.1869
Located in Langweer, NL
medieval art, manuscript illumination, or ecclesiastical design. Its symmetrical, rhythmic designs also
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Heraldic Costumes c.1400 – Antique 1845 Prints of Knight and Lady, Hand-Coloured
Located in Langweer, NL
Siècles, a work celebrated for translating medieval sculpture and manuscript illuminations into elegant
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

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Paper

The Book of Job illustrated by Artist Arthur Szyk Hardcover in Slipcase 1944
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
, reminiscent of medieval painting and illuminated manuscripts, is the perfect fit for this story. Returning to
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Mid-20th Century American Expressionist Books

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Paper

French Trompe L'oeil Drawing Circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
sheaf of papers that include a medieval manuscript page, a musical score, and a group of prints. The
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Drawings

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Paint, Paper

French Trompe L'oeil Drawing Circa 1800
French Trompe L'oeil Drawing Circa 1800
$5,500
H 11.75 in W 17.25 in D 1 in

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Liber Astrologiae - Albumazar Treatise - One-time only limited-edition facsimile
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This is a unique facsimile edition limited to 987 copies of a Medieval manuscript on Astrology, the
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2010s Dutch Medieval Books

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Sheet Metal

Val-Dieu Apocalypse - One-Time Only Limited-Edition Facsimiles
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This is a unique facsimile reproduction limited to 987 copies of a medieval manuscript, the
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2010s French Medieval Books

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Leather

The Finch-Hatton Brothers by David Martin
By David Martin
Located in New York, NY
, reading an ancient charter or medieval manuscript. (His eldest son succeeded to the Earldom of Winchelsea
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Scottish Paintings

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Canvas

Book of the Hunt by Gaston Fébus, One-Time Only Limited-Edition Facsimile
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This is a one-time only facsimile edition limited to 987 copies of a Medieval illuminated
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2010s French Medieval Books

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Leather

Medieval Illuminated Manuscript and Miniature Painting from the Book of Hours
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Exquisite illuminated manuscript and portrait miniature from a 15th century Dutch Book of Hours
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Dutch Religious Items

Wooden Standing Grey Horse Leather Leash, 19th Century
Located in Sofia, BG
17th century, though some conflicting sources note medieval manuscripts including references to carved
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Antique 1890s French Arts and Crafts Toys and Dolls

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Wood

Antique Manuscript Leaf from a Book of Hours 1500
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
surviving medieval illuminated manuscript.    
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Paper

Austrian Silver Gilt, Rock Crystal and Enamel Comport Bowl, c 1890
Located in London, GB
its claws. These creatures are in the style of the beasts found on the pages of medieval illuminated
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Decorative Bowls

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Rock Crystal

15th Century Medieval Manuscript Page From Book of Hours
Located in San Francisco, CA
15th Century Medieval Manuscript Page From Book of Hours 5" x 7" unframed 9.75" x 10.75" framed
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Books

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Paper

Medieval Style Illuminated Framed Latin Manuscript Page
Located in Astoria, NY
19th century Medieval Style hand-illuminated Latin manuscript page with old enhanced initial
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Antique 19th Century European Medieval Drawings

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Paper

Illuminated Manuscripts, the Book before Gutenberg by Giulia Bologna
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
than one thousand years of late Roman, medieval, and Renaissance manuscripts, along with an
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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Books

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Paper

Art Nouveau Celtic Immortality Repoussé Casket by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
box also call to mind the flourishes, or marginalia, covering medieval illuminated manuscripts. Daguet
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Enamel, Steel

'Sleeping Beauty' Original Vintage Movie Poster, French, 1959
Located in Devon, GB
medieval tapestry or illuminated manuscript. Almost eight years in the making, with a $6 million budget
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

George Bain Small Celtic Hunting Rug
Located in New York, NY
considered a part of Scottish National Heritage. Drawing from medieval Celtic manuscripts, this intricate
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Mid-20th Century Irish Art Nouveau Western European Rugs

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Wool

Six 16th Century Antiphonals
Located in New York, NY
medieval church services. The music in an antiphonal was composed for voices unaccompanied by instruments
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Paintings

Tiffany Studios New York "Venetian" Gilt Bronze Ink Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
vignettes, mimicking the decoration one would find in an a Medieval manuscript. The curve-bottomed sides of
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Desk Sets

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Bronze

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By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Benches

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Iron

L'INTEMPOREL Contemporary Sofa in Yellow Velvet by Alexandre Ligios
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
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2010s Moroccan Modern Sofas

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Velvet

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
$1,320 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
Antique Large Biedermeier Sofa in Green with brass details, circa 1860
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this massive sofa, typical for the Biedermeier style, with a softly upholstered seat and backrest. This article of furniture has characteristically rolled outwards, vo...
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Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Biedermeier Sofas

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Walnut

Antique Large  Biedermeier Sofa in Green with brass details, circa 1860
Antique Large  Biedermeier Sofa in Green with brass details, circa 1860
$2,820 Sale Price
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H 38.78 in W 89.77 in D 28.35 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

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Linen, Velvet

William & Mary Style Brick Red Camel Back Upholstery Walnut Base Sofa Loveseat
By Baker Furniture Company, Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
William & Mary Style Brick Red Camel Back Upholstery Walnut Base Sofa Loveseat Clean
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20th Century American Spanish Colonial Loveseats

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Upholstery, Oak

"V" Day Bed Yellow Velvet and Beechwwod base (Mid Century Style)
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
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2010s Bosnian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Fabric, Beech, Velvet

"V" Day Bed Yellow Velvet and Beechwwod base (Mid Century Style)
"V" Day Bed Yellow Velvet and Beechwwod base (Mid Century Style)
$4,500 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Knole Settee, Cowdray Park, English, Lengyon & Co, olive velvet, tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
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Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees

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Tapestry, Velvet

STYLISH ANTIQUE ART DECO CIR 1920 BURR WALNUT GREEN VELOUR SOFA PART OF A SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

STYLISH ANTIQUE ART DECO CIR 1920 BURR WALNUT GREEN VELOUR SOFA PART OF A SUiTE
STYLISH ANTIQUE ART DECO CIR 1920 BURR WALNUT GREEN VELOUR SOFA PART OF A SUiTE
$5,235 Sale Price / set
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H 32.49 in W 72.05 in D 34.65 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
$62,144 Sale Price
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H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Tiffany Studios Lotus Pagoda Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Tiffany Studios geometric leaded glass and bronze table lamp features the iconic Lotus Pagoda shade and its complementary original bronze base. The elegant form of the lotus-ins...
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios Lotus Pagoda Lamp
Tiffany Studios Lotus Pagoda Lamp
$298,500
H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
18th Century Green French Three Seater Beechwood, Velour Sofa by Sulpice Brizard
By Sulpice Brizard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An 18th Century French three seater sofa, stamped Sulpice Brizard (Master 1762) 1735-1796. The hand crafted Parisian settee has a partial carved, painted grey Beechwood frame, in goo...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Belle Époque Canapes

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Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

1970s, Danish drop arm "Spanish" sofa, original condition, cherry red velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish drop arm "Spanish" sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains. Original cherry red furniture velour, ash wood legs, springs in the seat cushions, cast b...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Ash

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
Located in London, GB
The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...
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Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Panelling

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Wood, Pine

Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
French sofa from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. The sofa has been restored and the upholstery replaced with a beautiful Italian Brocade. France, 1870.
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Sofas

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Brocade, Beech

Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa
Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa
$5,377
H 35.04 in W 68.9 in D 31.5 in
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Medieval Manuscripts For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of medieval manuscripts available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique medieval manuscripts was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, animal skin and leather. Find 8 antique and vintage medieval manuscripts at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Medieval manuscripts have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Medieval manuscripts made by Empire designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made medieval manuscripts over the years, but those made by Limoges and M. MacLoughlin are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Medieval Manuscripts?

Medieval manuscripts can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,078, while the lowest priced sells for $99 and the highest can go for as much as $37,500.