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
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
1922 Rookwood Art Nouveau Soft Turquoise Green with Panels
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Louisville, KY
True to Roodwood's quality and uniqueness, this 1922 Art Nouveau piece with simplistic panel designs reflective of the period is a beautiful specimen in their historic line up. For t...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Ceramic
c.1830's Crazy Quilt in Taupes, Browns, Navy and Reds, Velvet, Linen, Cotton
Located in Louisville, KY
It's no reason this stunning work of textile art from the 1830's was on display for almost 30 years! For lovers of the artfully whimsical crazy quilt, this gorgeous work of art is a ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Quilts
Materials
Felt, Cotton, Linen, Satin, Velvet
Vintage Butterscotch Ovoid Hand-blown Vase, Makora Krosno, Poland
Located in Louisville, KY
This beautiful contemporary ovoid vase is a gorgeous example of the hand-blown glass artisanship found in Krosno, Poland. Skilled craftsmen develop Makora Krosno Hand Blown Glass in ...
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Late 20th Century Polish Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Blown Art Glass Vase by Thomas Buechner for Vitrix Hot Glass Studio
By Thomas Scharman Buechner
Located in Louisville, KY
Created in the Vitrix Hot Glass Studio in 1983 by Thomas Scharman Buechner (1926-2010), this stunning blown glass vase resembles a large beautiful moonstone gem. With it's opalesque ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Stripped Jacquard Taffeta Upholstered Slipper Chairs a Pair
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning pair of slipper chairs present with a unique curved back, are covered in a stunning Jacquard taffeta fabric showcasing a palette of creams, golds, blues, creams, harves...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Vintage Louis XV-Style Bergere Armchairs with Walnut Frame
Located in Louisville, KY
This matching pair of vintage Louis XV-style chairs are delightfully charming with their butter yellow stripe and blind bark textured enclosed upholstery, exposed solid walnut wooden...
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Late 20th Century North American Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
