About 549 Collection
As visual designers, we are energized by shapes, colors, textures, attention to design and the stories behind many of our pieces. As such, we offer our buyers a carefully curated selection of items. From early European and American to contemporary, our objective is to give the creatively curious buyer a tantalizing palette from which to choose when looking for that unique piece. So please, come and look around!
Established in 20231stDibs seller since 2023
Featured Pieces
19th C. British Racing Engraving “Butterfly” by Edward Hacker
Located in Louisville, KY
A finely executed mid-19th-century British sporting engraving titled, “Butterfly,” engraved by Edward Hacker (1813–1905) after the distinguished equestrian painter Harry Hall of Newm...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Prints
Materials
Paint, Paper
19th C. British Sporting Engraving “Phenomenon” by Edward Hacker
Located in Louisville, KY
An important mid-19th-century British sporting engraving titled “Phenomenon – A Celebrated Norfolk Trotting Stallion,” engraved by Edward Hacker (1813–1905) after E. Corbet.
The eng...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Prints
Materials
Paint, Paper
19th c. Hand-colored British Engraving, “Saucebox” 1855 by Edward Hacker
Located in Louisville, KY
A finely detailed 19th-century British sporting engraving titled, “Saucebox – Winner of the St. Leger, 1855,” engraved by Edward Hacker (1813–1905) after the celebrated equestrian pa...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Prints
Materials
Giltwood, Paint, Paper
19th c. British Equestrian Engraving “The Princess” by Edward Hacker, Hand-color
Located in Louisville, KY
A finely executed 19th-century British sporting engraving titled, “The Princess,” engraved by Edward Hacker (1813–1905), one of the noted Victorian interpreters of thoroughbred racin...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Prints
Materials
Giltwood, Paint, Paper
Kentucky Burley Tobacco Basket with Original Red Rim, Horse Cave, c. 1880-1910
Located in Louisville, KY
A monumental Southern folk art tobacco basket hand-woven from split white oak, originating from Horse Cave, Kentucky, a historic center of burley tobacc...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Primitives
Materials
Oak
Federal Revival French Style Sideboard ca.1915–1930
Located in Louisville, KY
Stunning detail and the highest quality construction is found in this American Federal Revival sideboard with French influence. While it is Federal Revival at the structural level, i...
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Early 20th Century American Federal Sideboards
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Maple, Burl
Early 1900’s Antique Brown's Mule Chewing Tobacco Embossing Plate
Located in Louisville, KY
Brown’s Mule was one of the most famous American chewing tobacco brands of its time. Factory tools rarely survived-most were discarded or melted. Plates like this were used from 1910...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Art
Materials
Steel
12’6” x 10’ Antique Bakhtiari Medallion Carpet
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning Bakhtairi, hand-woven carpet is a beautiful reflection of the people who created it. Known for their colorful floral motifs and typically thick pile, the Bakhtairi trib...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
c. 1840-1850 Southern Cherry Plantation Desk
Located in Louisville, KY
So practical, yet beautiful, this piece of history dates to mid 1800s and is a wonderful handmade American piece. Originating in Kentucky, Tennessee or the Carolinas, this Southern c...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Desks
Materials
Brass, Iron
c. 1800-1830 Walnut Continental European, Fold-over Game Table with Pull-out Leg
Located in Louisville, KY
This early 19th century French or Belgian continental, fold-over game table is mostly likely French Directoire to early Louis Philippe period.
With a rare pull-out drawer leg suppo...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Tables
Materials
Silk, Mahogany, Oak
Art Nouveau Art Glass Perfume Bottle with a Pierced Sterling Overlay
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Louisville, KY
You walk into your bedroom, it's 1895. As you approach your well appointed vanity, you see it and smile. How could anyone miss this stunning piece of art in glass and sterling, captu...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Bottles
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large c. 19th Century Antique Meiji Period Japanese Kyo Satsuma Vase Lamp
Located in Louisville, KY
This mid 19th century Japanese Meiji Period Kyo Satsuma Vase Lamp is a truly phenomenal piece of art. With multiple scenes that include Japanese figures in ceremonial costumes in var...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
