Hood by Air

A hood ornament is widely known as a car mascot or a motor mascot. Most hood ornaments are car company logos or mascots located on the hood at the front center portion. It has been used as an adornment since the advent of automobiles. Check out 1stDibs for a collection of vintage hood ornaments.

The 'Plein air' is a French expression that means “in the open air.” And it is a term used by artists to describe when the painting was executed outside or outdoors, in contrast to painting inside of a studio. This method became very relevant in the 19th-century when French impressionism was centered in painting outdoors, with a strong sense of the open air, capturing landscapes or cityscapes on-site, at the location where the subject depicted was painted.

A Rolex Air-King is a wristwatch designed with flight and aviation influences. When released in 1945, this style had the biggest case at the time, measuring 34mm and earning the name “king.” The large face allowed fighter pilots to easily read the time. The Rolex Air-King continues to be a popular style of Rolex to this day. Find a selection of Rolex Air-King watches and other styles on 1stDibs.

A plein air frame is a simple, unembellished wooden frame, usually gold-colored. These frames are typically used to mount plein air paintings, which are painted outdoors. Because of the constraints of painting in nature, the paintings and accompanying frames tend to be small.

No, the Rolex Air-King is not a rare watch as far as the Rolex brand goes. The Rolex Air-King was crafted to pay homage to the pioneers of flight. While production was stopped in 2014,, it has returned to Rolex’s line-up and can still be purchased. Find a collection of expertly vetted Rolex Air-King watches from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.