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Pre-War Metal Inkwell with Bird Figurine
Located in Opole, PL
Pre-War Metal Inkwell with Bird Figurine Metal inkwell with a bird figurine, dating back to the
Category

Early 20th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Pre-War Metal Inkwell with Bird Figurine
Pre-War Metal Inkwell with Bird Figurine
H 5.91 in W 11.42 in D 7.09 in
1940s Norman Bel Geddes Metal Desk for Simmons
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Wilton, CT
Company. This pre-war metal desk was built before use of metal shifted only for military purposes. The
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Finest Quality Waring & Gillow Burr Walnut Triple Wardrobe Part of Large Suite
By Waring & Gillow
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this finest quality Waring & Gillow Lancaster, burr walnut
Category

20th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Finest Quality Waring & Gillows Side Bedroom Chairs Part of Large Suite
By Waring & Gillow
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of finest quality Waring & Gillow Lancaster, Walnut
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Finest Quality Waring & Gillow Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers Part of a Suite
By Waring & Gillow
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this finest quality Waring & Gillow Lancaster, Burr Walnut
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Bedroom Sets

Materials

Walnut

Finest Quality Waring & Gillow Burr Walnut Bedside Table Drawers Part of a Suite
By Waring & Gillow
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this finest quality Waring & Gillow Lancaster, Burr Walnut
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Waring and Gillows, Ten Arts and Crafts Oak Tub Chairs with Shaped Solid Seats
By Waring & Gillow
Located in London, GB
and the arms have now been professionally re-upholstered in a quality leather. Original metal Waring
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Extra-large Post-War Inspired Structured Metal Assemblage From Late 20th Century
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Presenting an extraordinary and commanding work of art, an extra-large metal assemblage in post-war
Category

Late 20th Century Post-War Mixed Media

Materials

Metal

Italian Post-War Design Metal and Glass Table
Located in New York, NY
Italian Post-War Design chrome plated metal abstract geometric form table base (With 47.25" square
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Waring & Gillows Style of M.H. Baillie Scott. Arts & Crafts Oak Inlaid Sideboard
By Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott, Waring & Gillow
Located in London, GB
Waring and Gillows, in the style of M.H. Baillie Scott. a chequer, ebony and boxwood inlaid oak
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Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Sideboards

Materials

Ebony, Fruitwood, Oak

"Untitled (Scrap Metal 4415), " Lucien Smith Anti-War Sculpture
By Lucien Smith
Located in New York, NY
Lucien Smith (American, b. 1989) Untitled (Scrap Metal 4415), 2013 Steel 35 x 35 x 15 inches
Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Post World War II South African Hebrew Inscribed Metal School Supply Box
Located in New York, NY
Metal school supply box sent by the South Africa Jewish Wars Appeal to the Wels displaced persons
Category

Vintage 1940s South African Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

SOUNDS OF WAR
By Lesley Dill
Located in New York, NY
This cast copper sculpture is explosive with energy and movement, it tells a story of passion and excitement.
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Copper, Foil, Wire

SOUNDS OF WAR
H 54 in W 46 in D 2 in
Post-War Campaign Style Jansen Post-War Glass Table
Located in New York, NY
French Campaign style Post-War Design sawbuck design table desk with 2 ebonized metal bases
Category

20th Century French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Civil War Socket Bayonets
Located in Norton, MA
Three Socket Bayonets. One is a P-53 Civil War era marked "DEAKIN" and has a crown over 53, one is
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Antique 19th Century American Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

Civil War Socket Bayonets
Civil War Socket Bayonets
H 3 in W 21 in D 1 in
Original Sovietic War phone 1940s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Original Sovietic War phone 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s European Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Original Sovietic War phone 1940s
Original Sovietic War phone 1940s
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Fruits of War
By Varujan Boghosian
Located in Milford, NH
, marbles, and ping-pong balls. This assemblage includes a cast metal cannon great patina, with a leaf
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Found Objects

Original Antique World War One Poster Our Army Needs Metals WWI Recycling Design
Located in London, GB
Original antique World War One poster featuring a dynamic design depicting soldiers manning
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Posters

Materials

Paper

Goncalo Mabunda War, Mask, 2017
By Gonçalo Mabunda
Located in Untersiggenthal, AG
Goncalo Mabunda's wall sculptures are made from decommissed weapons. His artworks are exhibtited all over the world.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Goncalo Mabunda War, Mask, 2017
Goncalo Mabunda War, Mask, 2017
H 21.66 in W 14.57 in D 8.67 in
Antique Civil War Era Leg Brace or Splint with Metal, Brass & Wood Construction
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique Civil War era primitive leg brace or splint is unsigned, but presumed to have been
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Cut Steel

Post-War Design Petrified Wood Table
Located in New York, NY
Post-War Design low table with a petrified wood free form top resting on a gold painted metal base
Category

20th Century Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Post-War Design Petrified Wood Table
Post-War Design Petrified Wood Table
H 18 in W 24.25 in D 18 in
Post-War Art Deco Mahogany Nightstands
By Paul Frankl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whether your style is traditional or modern, these compact vintage art deco nightstands are sure to fit right in. Framed in mahogany with diamond carvings and a sunburst lacquer fini...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare AMERICAN OFFICER'S SWORD - pre Civil War
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Civil War. The sword has a 79cm straight blade with a flat back, counter-edged and gutter with a patina
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

Rare AMERICAN OFFICER'S SWORD - pre Civil War
Rare AMERICAN OFFICER'S SWORD - pre Civil War
H 37.01 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in
Large Antique Chinese Cloisonné War Horse Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Large antique Chinese cloisonné war horse sculpture, circa 1930s. The piece is substantial in size
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Cees Braakman Dutch Post-War Teak Sideboard
By Cees Braakman
Located in New York, NY
Dutch Post-War Design teak sideboard supported on black metal legs with 2 Pair of doors and 2 Pair
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Cees Braakman Dutch Post-War Teak Sideboard
Cees Braakman Dutch Post-War Teak Sideboard
H 28.75 in W 89 in D 17.75 in
Inscribed Patriotic Ring from the First World War
Located in Chicago, IL
First World War (or Patriotic) Iron Ring with a Cross and Inscription “Gold gab ich für Eisen
Category

Vintage 1910s German Band Rings

Materials

Gold, Mixed Metal

Inscribed Patriotic Ring from the First World War
Located in Chicago, IL
First World War (or Patriotic) Iron Ring with Inscription “Gold gab ich für Eisen” Austro-Hungarian
Category

Vintage 1910s German Band Rings

Materials

Gold, Mixed Metal

Inscribed Patriotic Ring from the First World War
Located in Chicago, IL
First World War (or Patriotic) Iron Ring “Gold gab ich für Eisen” Austro-Hungarian Empire, circa
Category

Vintage 1910s German Band Rings

Materials

Mixed Metal, Gold

Spanish American War Commemorative Mirrored Hall Rack
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Spanish American War Commemorative Mirrored Hall Rack USA, Circa 1900 An uncommon example of
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Cold War Era Hand Cranked Air Raid Siren
Located in London, GB
A cold war era Secomak hand cranked air raid siren. Type 447, designed and manufactured by
Category

Mid-20th Century English Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

Cold War Era Hand Cranked Air Raid Siren
Cold War Era Hand Cranked Air Raid Siren
H 32.5 in W 14 in D 18.5 in
Ambrotype Of A Civil War Wife 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
ambrotype portraits were taken of Union and Confederate soldiers from the Civil War. Plenty of famous people
Category

Antique 1860s American High Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Gold Plate, Metal

Ambrotype Of A Civil War Wife 1860
Ambrotype Of A Civil War Wife 1860
No Reserve
H 3.75 in W 3.25 in D 0.875 in
Post War Fish Knife and Fork Serving Set
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Notable floral inspired engraving compliments this ornate fish knife and fork duo. The pair, with high luster silver plated finish and fancy filigree pattern delivers an elegant tabl...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate, Mixed Metal

20th Century Soviet Cold War Anti Aircraft Binoculars c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An impressive set of highly polished Cold War-era anti-aircraft binoculars from the former USSR
Category

Vintage 1950s Russian Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Great Niçoise Compression of Different Metals Fixed on Wood Panel Wall Sculpture
By César Baldaccini
Located in Paris, FR
1970 Compression of different metals, fixed on panel Signed, dated and situated in black felt
Category

1970s Post-War Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Sun Corner /// Abstract Expressionism Helen Frankenthaler Female Post-War Modern
By Helen Frankenthaler
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Scene *Signed, dated, and numbered by Frankenthaler (inscribed into the metal) lower right Year: 1968
Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Metal

Pair of Post War Italian Silver Sphere Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1980s (possibly Italian) table lamps with decorative silver metal spheres forming a ball
Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Large-Scale Hand-Crafted World War I Airplane Aviation Model
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Magnificent large-scale airplane model from the World War I era, complete with a functioning engine
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

World War 2 Table Lamp 'Stalingrad', Flame Effect Light, 1942.
Located in Canterbury, GB
A unique table lamp comprising a German Luftwaffe steel helmet, gas mask and canister formed together to create this piece. In original condition, these historical artefacts were rec...
Category

Vintage 1940s Other Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Typical Handmade Military Vehicle from the 2nd World War, 1940s / 1950s.
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Typical handmade military vehicle from the 2nd World War. Approx. 1940s / 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Paavo Tynell, War Time Ceiling Lamp, Taito, Kauklahti Glass Factory
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
simplistic war time lamps that were produced by Paavo Tynell-Taito and Kauklahti glass factory. Due to the
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Antique 19th Century Civil War Period Folding Officers Camp Chair Campaign Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century civil war period folding officers camp chair campaign chair. Item features a
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Carl Zeiss 12 x 60 German Observation Binoculars, Second World War
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
into enemy hands. World War II binoculars are true military weapons, designed for defense and
Category

Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Vintage Post War Japanese Black Aboloni Round Tea Caddie Canister
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Japanese black tin with Aboloni accents round tea caddie/canister hinged top and removable inner piece in chicken and floral motif. Measures 6" high x 7.5 diameter base x...
Category

Vintage 1940s Angolan Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Gulf War Military Campaign Used Ammunition Bomb Box Period Patiia
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this period Military Campaign used, Gulf War Bomb Ammo box with
Category

20th Century European Campaign Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Post-War '1950s' High Wing Back Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Post-War (1950s) high wing back side chairs with a light citron green velvet
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Dallas, TX
Virginia Corps of Engineers during the Civil War and served on General Robert E. Lee’s staff. It was
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Historical Memora...

Materials

Brass

Historical American Civil War Era Wire Frame Magnifying Eye Glass Spectacles
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A delicate pair of handmade magnifying wire rim eye glasses from the American Civil War era, circa
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Trifari Gilt Metal Crystal Encrusted Poodle Dog Brooch c 1960
By Trifari
Located in University City, MO
Trifari gilt metal crystal encrusted poodle dog brooch c 1960 The elegant canine brooch is designed
Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-War Brooches

Antique World War ll Era US Navy Bakelite Switch Board Phone, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About World War ll era US Navy Bakelite and wood switch board telephone with original "Bay Area
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Post War Hand Painted Asian Floral Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Asian hand painted floral ceramic table lamp on a metal base. Measures 4.5" width x 4.5" depth
Category

Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Army Metal Petrol Can
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
An original WWII ex-military war department 2 gallon petrol can complete with original brass screw
Category

Vintage 1940s British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Vintage Army Metal Petrol Can
Vintage Army Metal Petrol Can
H 12.01 in W 9.85 in D 6.11 in
1935, W.H. Gispen for Gispen, Pre War Easy Chair 411 without Cushions
By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-) Gispen 411 easy chair in chrome, produced before the second world war. Beautiful interesting design; no
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

19th C Patinated Bronze French Bust of Trojan War Greek General Ajax Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stately Patinated Bronze French Table Lamp depicting the famous Greek war general Ajax with some of
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Metal

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair
By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chairs
By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Papua New Guinea Wooden Oceanic War Shields on Custom Iron Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
war shields were not only created for protecting oneself for tribal warfare, but also in ancestral and
Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair
By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair
By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Large-Scale Brass Biplane World War I Airplane Aviation Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
good condition, with minor wear on the metal in various areas. One of the propeller blades is a little
Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Nouveau Aviation Objects

Materials

Brass

1950s Central European Metal & Wooden Scooter
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing the 1950s Central European Metal & Wooden Scooter – a delightful piece of post-war
Category

Mid-20th Century European Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

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War Metals For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of war metals for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique war metals was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and fabric. There are all kinds of war metals available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. War metals made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen and Harry Sebel each produced beautiful war metals that are worth considering.

How Much are War Metals?

Prices for war metals can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, war metals begin at $90 and can go as high as $775,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,250.